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Twin brothers meet up in IraqAirmen plan their summer vacation,catch up on life, Page 2

Fuels Airmen find UXOReminder that Sather still hasmunitions below our feet. Page 2

‘Stepping Stone’Deployments present opportunitiesto overcome challenges. Page 3

Black History month kicks offReaching out to youth to buildfuture, Page 4

Building spiritual fitnessChaplains provide link to ‘ultimatewingman,’ Page 6

Protocol rolls out ‘red carpet’Servicing distinguished visitorswith a smile, Page 7

Sather: history in the makingA look at a living legacy in action,Page 9

Valentine notes from the frontDeployed troops send sweetheartmessages to loved ones, Page 11

Services, Chapel activitiesActivities, services to buildphysical, spiritual fitness, Page 14

Volume 1, Issue 6 Feb. 11, 2006 Sather Air Base , Iraq


Sather Air BaseWarriors of the Week

• Airman 1st ClassZachary Rendleman

447th ExpeditionarySecurity Forces Squadron

447th Air ExpeditionaryGroup JanuarySharp Troop Winner

• Tech. Sgt.Michael Whitmore

447th ExpeditionaryCivil Engineer Squadron

447th Air ExpeditionaryGroup January

Sharp Troop Winner

The sharp troops are selected by the Top 3senior NCOs to recognize Airmen at Sather AirBase for exceptional performance.

Front Page photo

Photo byMaster Sgt. Will Ackerman

Staff Sgt. MarcusOats, 447th AirExpeditionary GroupProtocol NCO incharge, carriesluggage for adistinguished visitorto Sather Air BaseFeb. 8.

See Page7 for therest of story.

This funded newspaper is an authorized publicationfor members of the U.S. military services overseas.Contents of the Sather Pathfinder are not necessarilythe views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, theDepartment of Defense, or the Department of the AirForce.

The editorial content is edited, prepared and providedby the public affairs office of the 447th Air ExpeditionaryGroup, Sather Air Base, Iraq. This publication is a bi-weekly product, produced on the 2nd and 4th Saturdaysof each month. All photographs are U.S. Air Forcephotographs unless otherwise indicated.

The Sather Pathfinder accepts stories, photographsand commentaries, which maybe submitted to the publicaffairs staff—located in the group headquarters building—or can be sent directly to the newspaper [email protected].

Deadline for publication is one week prior to publication.For more information, call 446-2408, or e-mail the publicaffairs office.

Col. Dennis P. PloyerCommander, 447th AEG

Lt. Col. Alan T. LakeDeputy Commander, 447th AEG

MSgt. Will AckermanEditor/Chief, Public Affairs

Editorial Staff

Vol. 1, Issue 6Feb. 11, 2006

LOCAL NEWS

Twin brothers meet up in Iraq, plan their summer vacation

By Master Sgt. Will Ackerman

447th Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs

An Airman found unexploded ordnanceburied in the ground near the fuelsmanagement flight offices Feb. 1

Senior Airman Mike Kegley, 447thExpeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadronfuels operator, saw the ordnance out of thecorner of his eye while he and Tech. Sgt.Jarrod Tanner were walking. The ordnancewas buried just below ground level,underneath a tree.

“At first we didn’t think it was an(unexploded ordnance),” he said. At firstglance, he said it looked like a water bottle.

After looking a little closer at it, theycordoned off the area and called the 447thExpeditionary Civil Engineer SquadronExplosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. They

Airmen find ordnanceburied near fuels office

used their Airman’s Manual to follow thecorrect response procedures and to attemptto identify the UXO.

Once they realized it was real, AirmanKegley said his “heart kind of jumped.”

EOD responded and determined it was aSoviet-made 57-mm anti-aircraft projectile.The UXO had a little external surface rust,but was in fairly good condition, said MasterSgt. Mark Thrower, an EOD technician. TheUXO did not have a fuse.

Regardless, Sergeant Thrower said everypotential UXO should be taken seriously andcalled into EOD.

“(The fuels Airmen) did exactly what theywere supposed to do,” Sergeant Thrower said.

People who think they find UXOs shouldcall EOD through 911, which will ensure thefire department and medical response teamsare also dispatched to the scene.

Photo by Master Sgt. Will Ackerman


447th Air Expeditionary GroupPublic Affairs

Growing up, they dideverything together. They fished.They climbed rocks. They evenjoined the Air Force together.Now they are serving their nationat war: one in Kuwait, one atSather Air Base.

Although they haven’t seeneach other since November, twinbrothers Senior Airmen Jeremyand John Heinze got to see eachother when Jeremy’s convoy

stopped here Thursday.Jeremy, a logistics readiness

vehicle operator, drove a tractortrailer in a convoy from an Armybase in Kuwait.

“Whenever I know he’s on theroad I’m uneasy,” said John, a447th Expeditionary CivilEngineer Squadron utilitiestechnician.

Although John knew his brotherwas supposed to be stopping here,he didn’t know when. Jeremywent to the utilities workcenterand waited to surprise John.

“I was shocked,” said John.“Someone said, ‘Your brother isin there.’”

They played video games anddiscussed the vacation they planto take together in August.

“We take our leave togetherevery year,” said Jeremy. “Wewill do anything that’s outdoors.”

And just like a big brother, John,who’s one-minute older, won’tsleep easy until Jeremy getshome.

“I’ll definitley be worried untilhe gets (to Kuwait),” said John.


Deployments are the best and worst oftimes. You leave your family and friendsat home and go to unfamiliar locations faraway. You also leave the creature comfortssuch as 24-hour stores and clean homes.Plus, at home you don’t have the sound ofaircraft or helicopters flying from yourbackyard day and night.

Then there’s the challenge of doing yourjob, one that’s part of your career field,but maybe one you’ve not done in a while.

Although these challenges can test thebest of us, deployments are also greatopportunities. I like to quote from countryartist Lari White’s song “Stepping Stone”as a motivator: “This ain’t no stumblingblock, it’s just a stepping’ stone.” If youlook at the emotional, physical andspiritual challenges as chances to learnand grow, the deployment can be a“stepping stone” to success.

Think about your specific job. The AirForce typically deploys the minimalmanpower necessary to do the mission. Italked to an NCO here in the weatheroffice who works in a headquarters and



Open Voice: Deployments are ‘stepping stones’had not performed operational weather inyears. Although he faced a steep learningcurve, he said it was what he was sent hereto do. He didn’t let it become a “stumblingblock.”

This can also be a chance to get intobetter physical or spiritual shape. Unlikehome, where you have familycommitments, all you “have to do” here iseat, sleep and work. If that’s all you do, myguess is it will be a long deployment, andstressful one at that.

The 447th Expeditionary ServicesSquadron provides a myriad of events andservices to exercise your mind and body.Perhaps you want to lose a few pounds.Although not Gold’s Gym, thecardiovascular exercise and weight tentsprovide machines to help you to improveyour fitness level. Services also haveactivities every day ranging from dominoes,pool, or Karaoke for those daring vocalists.

Although exercising might keep theexcess pounds off, and help to relievestress, deployments to combat zones likeIraq can be emotionally challenging. Peopleare far away from loved ones, living incubicles that are smaller than the size of mybathroom back home, and for many of us,

hearing the sounds of combat for the firsttime. One of the most emotionallychallenging aspects we face here is sayinggoodbye to our fallen U.S. service men andwomen who died in service to their nation.If you are like me, you realize the value offamily and life.

But you are not alone. Many people hereface the same emotional questions that youdo. The deployment can also be a time tobuild your spiritual and mental fitnessthrough programs at the chapel or bytalking through your questions with achaplain or the Life Skills counselor. Oryou can simply talk to another member ofthe Sather Air Base community. Everyone isin this together, and many in your Satherfamily have probably dealt with similaremotional questions that are on your mind.

Regardless of your job, or what challengesyou will face, the deployment will test you.Some days your motivation might be skyhigh, while on others you might feel likeclosing your eyes, tapping your boot healstogether and saying, “There’s no place likehome. There’s no place like home.” But ifyou look at each challenge as a steppingstone, this deployment can be a greatsuccess.

CADILLACSSather Air Base residents now have “indoor”

combination shower and toilets with theopening of the first two Cadillac facilities inTent City Feb. 3.

The Cadillacs are pre-fabricated trailers thatfeature individual shower cubicles, multiplesinks, mirrors and toilets. Unlike the dark,damp Harvest Falcon temporary shower andshave tents, the bright white Cadillacs haveactual shower heads instead of the narrowwater heads.

They are mounted above concrete pads offof the ground and have sealed walls to keepwater out when it rains. The floors also havewater drains. Because the toilets are attachedto sewage pipes with vents, it will reduce thesewer smell inside the facility.

Although there are only two currentlyoperational – one for men and one for women– there are four more in Tent City beingprepared for operation. The 447thExpeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron iswaiting for new water heaters to arrive.

Quality of Life NewsAlthough local contractors installed the

Cadillacs, the CES installed septic tanks andran water-supply lines.

PERSCOThe 447th Air Expeditionary Group

PERSCO office moved into a new, pre-fabricated facility next to the Sather Air Baseflight line Feb. 1.

PERSCO used to share a tent with theirArmy counterparts, which was half the sizeof the new building. The new facility not onlyprovides a cleaner, quieter, temperature-controlled environment, it includes separateareas for serving customers and forconducting mass briefings of personnelarriving or departing.

PERSCO is not only the first stop for AirForce Airmen arriving here for theirdeployment, the staff also provide servicesthat include re-enlistment, service extensionand assignment documents and assignmentpreference worksheets. The staff can answerpromotion questions or provide informationto deployed Airmen about who is slated toreplace them.

For more information about PERSCOservices, call 446-3009/3010.


Senior Airman Peter Frankland, Airman 1stClass Joel Gil and Senior Airman SonnyRodriquez, Honor Guard members, lower aflag at Sather Air Base Feb. 5. To find out aboutcommorative flag flying, call Senior MasterSgt. Cleveland Wiltz at 446-2617.

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• U.S. Air Force members must inspect theirMCU-2A/P protective masks every seven dayswhile they are deployed to the combat zone atSather Air Base• Reference Airman’s Manual (Air ForceManual 10-100) Pages 206 and 207 forguidance• Document the inspection on your DD Form1574, yellow serviceability tag (see below),upon completion of the inspection

• Annotate the “remarks” section of the formwith the filter lot number and date that youinstalled your C-2 filter• The filter is serviceable for 39 weeks• Store the DD Form 1574 in your mask carrier• Failure to have an operational mask couldlead to severe illness or death• Call 447th Expeditionary Civil EngineerSquadron Readiness at 446-2226/2227/2228if there are any mask problems

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Sather Air BaseJan-Feb Promotions

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Ryan White447th ESFS

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Aaron Baker447th ExpeditionaryCommunications Squadron

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Zachary Rendleman447th Expeditionary Security Forces

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Logistics Readiness SquadronCelebrating Black

History Month(Above) Army Col. JosephColeman, Task ForceVictory Inspector General,talks about “reaching out toyouth” at a Black HistoryMonth kick-off at Al FawPalace, Camp Victory, Iraq,Feb. 3. The 4th InfantryDivision Jazz Band (top left)provided music at the event.Master Sgt. Alan Stoinski(left), 447th ExpeditionaryLogistics ReadinessSquadron, listens with morethan 100 people to ColonelColeman’s message.

Photos by Master Sgt. Will Ackerman



Building an Air ForceMaj. Gen. Kamal, Iraq air force chief of staff, greets Tech. Sgt. JamesBentz, Coalition Air Force Transition Team member, at New Al MuthanaAir Base, Iraq, Feb. 4. A team of more than 70 U.S. Air Force Airmen arehelping the new Iraq air force to stand up its flying operations at thebase, which is adjacent to Sather Air Base. The Airmen are teachingthe Iraqis base support functions and C-130 flight and maintenance.

Top AF generals meet atCorona conferenceBy Staff Sgt. Julie Weckerlein

Air Force Print News

WASHINGTON (AFPN) —The Air Force’s top-rankingleaders met recently for a two-dayforum at Maxwell Air Force Base,Ala., continuing a tradition thathas shaped the service’sleadership since 1944.

The Corona meetings happenthree times per year and theyallow Air Force senior leaders tocome together for frank, opendiscussions and decision-makingabout the future of the Air Force,said Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Lichte,assistant vice chief of staff of theAir Force.

“The fact that all the four-starsarrange to come together anddiscuss important issues isactually historical in nature,”General Lichte said. “This eventhad not been held at Maxwell forover 40 years. The chief of staffreally wanted to get back to thiscradle of Air Force education forthis Corona.”

Gen. Hap Arnold hosted ameeting for three- and four-stargenerals Feb. 18, 1944, at Maxwell.According to Air Forcehistorians, documents describethis as the firstC o r o n am e e t i n g ,although thatname was notused.

Air ForceChief of StaffGen. T.M i c h a e lMoseley wanted the forum toreturn to its roots highlighting hisfocus on the heritage to horizonAir Force vision.

At this recent Corona, theresults of the QuadrennialDefense Review were used as abasis to talk about the Air Forcefuture in terms of processimprovements, force shaping andrestructuring, all the whilemaintaining a focus on fighting

the global war on terrorism, takingcare of the people andrecapitalizing the force, GeneralLichte said.

“The decisions that come out ofCorona lead to programs that willimpact the Air Force and Airmenfor many years to come,” he said.

After receiving input andfeedback from several pre-Corona meetings such as thesenior leadership forum, which isfor one-, two- and three-stargenerals, and the senior statesmenconference, which is for retiredgeneral officers, the current four-stars tackled several issues duringthis Corona.

The following are a fewexamples:

— The air staff realigned intoan A-staff organization structure,with the major commands tofollow suit over the next 90 days.The goal is to improvecommunication flow within theAir Force and with our sisterservices and joint community.The Air Force is alsoimplementing its new warfightingheadquarters construct which willprovide scalable headquarters toenable command and control ofair, space and information forces

throughout thefull range ofm i l i t a r yoperations aswell as meetu n i f i e dc o m b a t a n tc o m m a n d e rtaskings. Thew a r f i g h t i n g

headquarters are designed toeasily assume responsibilities asa combined/joint air and spacecomponent headquarters. After180 days, there will be a look atthe best practices from each majorcommand before finalimplementation.

— Basic military training willnow last an additional two and ahalf weeks in order to trainAirmen on more ground

warfighting skills, emergencymedical skills and better preparethem to assume duties in anexpeditionary Air Force.

— Senior noncommissionedofficers and field grade officerswill be required to participate inlanguage and cultural studies aspart of their professional militarydevelopment at the Senior NCOAcademy, Air Command andStaff College and the Air WarCollege.

— A cyberspace task force hasbeen stood up in the Pentagonunder Dr. Lani Kass to provideguidance and policies for the AirForce’s emerging “fly and fight”cyberspace mission.

— The overall design of the newAirman battle uniform wasapproved with a set of additionalimprovements proposed to thechief of staff of the Air Force fromAirmen engaged in combatoperations within the U.S. CentralCommand area of responsibility.The proposed boot designs werealso approved for both men andwomen. The remaining item is theutility hat, which is still under testand review.

— The “Director of the AirForce Staff” duty title was added

to the assistant vice chief of staffposition. The assistant vice chiefof staff serves as the officialrepresentative for the chief andvice chief of staff when theirduties preclude them from beingpresent formeetings or events aswell as serving as theaccreditation authority for foreignair attaché corps in Washingtonand principle Air Forcerepresentative to attaché corpsfunctions. The director of staffduties include the supervising ofthe organization andadministration of the air staff andproviding administrative servicesfor the offices of the secretary ofthe Air Force. The director of staffensures the smooth flow oftaskings, including assisting indeveloping, implementing, andreviewing plans, programs, andpolicies in the overall direction ofthe Air Force.

“The beauty about Corona isthat it provides an open andhonest atmosphere for Air Forceleaders to address their concernsand share ideas,” General Lichtesaid. “You cannot get that type offrank discussion over thetelephone or in a staff summarysheet.”

“...it provides an open andhonest atmosphere for Air

Force leaders...”

Lt. Gen. Arthur LichteAir Force asst. vice chief of staff

AIR FORCE NEWS

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Chaplain (Capt.)Alan Madera,447th AirExpeditionaryGroup chaplain,talks to 447thExpeditionarySecurity ForcesSquadronDefenders attheir eveningguard mountFeb. 7.


Chapel staff inspire, build spiritual fitness

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jim Browning, 447th Air Expeditionary Groupsenior chaplain, talks to Army Pfcs. Amanda and Nathan Ross atthe Sather Air Base passenger terminal Feb. 2. The marriedcouple, based at Foxtrot Company, 204th Forward SuportCompany, 4th ID, in Iraq, were to rest and recuperation leave.

On a recent Thursday night atthe passenger terminal at SatherAir Base, a group of ArmySoldiers had just arrived,waiting to go on their rest andrecuperation leave. Weary, tiredand hungry from months in thefield in Iraq, they waited in thecrisp, dark night air. Then out ofthe darkness, a group of Airmenstopped to offer them juice,soda, candy and muffins.

“Mama Otis made thesemuffins fresh just for you,” saidChaplain (Lt. Col.) JimBrowning, 447th AirExpeditionary Group seniorchaplain. “Take as many as youlike.”

Sometimes all it takes is asimple gesture like this orpositive encouragement forpeople who are deployed torealize someone is watching outfor them. In the Air Force, it’s

often called a “battle buddy,” ormore recently, a “wingman.”

The 447th AEG Chapel stafflike to think of themselves asrepresentatives for the “ultimatewingman.” Whether it’s a faith-based issue or a personalproblem, the four-man staff

reminds people they are notalone.

“We help to keep the warrior‘spiritually fit,” said ChaplainBrowning. “A person’sspirituality requires exercise,just like (physical fitness)requires a workout at the gym.”

Although the chaplains’primary mission is to be“visible reminders of theHoly,” they will be the first tosay they are “not here toshove religion down people’sthroats.” When the chaplainsmake visits to offices aroundthe base, they find it oftenleads people to open up andshare the hefty thoughts ontheir minds.

“People want to talk,” saidChaplain (Capt.) AlanMadera, 447th AEG chaplain.“Being present and visiblemight (encourage) someoneto visit us for counseling.”

One of the chaplainsimparts words of wisdom andsays a prayer at each 447thExpeditionary SecurityForces Squadron guardmount. Chaplain Madera saidhe hopes it gives theminspiration to be better peopleand warriors.



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Protocol: ‘red carpet’ service without the carpet


Capt. Edgar Lopez and Staff Sgt. Marcus Oats (center), 447th Air Expeditionary Group Protocol, welcomeone of many distinguished vistitors who pass through the Sather Air Base aerial port while entering or leavingIraq. The protocol staff hosts DVs including myriad senior officers, diplomats and celebrities daily.

Staff Sgt. Marcus Oats, 447th AirExpeditionary Group Protocol,helps Rep. Christopher Shays fromConnecticut don individualprotective armor Feb. 4 at theGroup headquarters.



Day and night they arrive.Four-star generals.Ambassadors. Congressionalleaders. Vice President DickCheney. Whether they stop for aformal visit here or transitionfrom an aircraft to a helicopteron the Sather Air Base flightline enroute to another location,a two-person protocol team isthere to greet them with a saluteand a smile.

“We are the first people(distinguished visitors) seewhen they get off of the planehere,” said Capt. Edgar Lopez,447th Air Expeditionary GroupProtocol chief. “We have topresent a crisp military image,because that is often what theybase their impression of theirvisit from.”

Sather AB is the primary hubfor people entering and leavingIraq on military aircraft,according to Captain Lopez.When the passengers are DVs,Captain Lopez and Staff Sgt.Marcus Oats, Protocol NCO incharge, ensure DVs have asmooth transition once theyarrive at Sather AB, whetherthey stop for five minutes orovernight.

Although they preplan oncethey get the next day’spassenger manifests, the timesthe DV aircraft are scheduled toarrive are anything but set instone.

“We frequently have last-minute ‘no shows,’ or theydon’t arrive when they arescheduled,” said Captain Lopez.“We have to be much moreflexible here than if we wereworking in protocol at home.”

For example, the Iraq ministerof the interior was scheduled toarrive. However, unbeknownstto the protocol team, who werestanding by, the ministerstopped for the night in Egypt.But when he did arrive the next

day, they greeted the ministerwith open arms and a crispsalute.

“Part of our job is to fosterand maintain internationalrelations,” said Captain Lopez.“That can come from simplysmiling when we greet them.”

Because arrival times tend tobe fluid because of flight delaysor maintenance problems, theywork closely with the 447thAEG Command Post, whichtracks all DV flights scheduledto land here.

“Nobody sticks to (the)schedule,” said Senior AirmanCarrie Corder, 447th CP.“Sometimes we will get a call inthe command post that the helosare five minutes out or the C-130s are 30 minutes out. Or aC-12 will land with a ‘code’ (aDV) on board that we didn’tknow about.

“Because we only track C-130s, C-5s, C-17s, (etc.),protocol often gets informationon the C-12 DVs that wedon’t,” Airman Corder said.Then the command post can

pass on the number of DVs tothe pilots who will take them onthe next leg of their trip.

“We wouldn’t be able to getDVs on connecting planes orhelos without the protocolteam,” she said.

Frequently there are timedelays between when DVsarrive and when their next modeof transportation is ready,whether by air or by ground.When this occurs, the protocolteam tries to make the DVs’time here relaxing and hasslefree. That can entail providing“red carpet” treatment, butwithout the red carpet.

Unlike a permanent Air Forcebase, here there is no “luggage”detail and frequently notransportation to the DV lounge.Consequently, the protocol teamhelps carry the DV’s luggageacross the flight line to thelounge in the 447th AEGheadquarters building, all whiletrying to ensure their guestswalk there safely from theairplane or helicopter.

“We don’t have to (transport

the baggage), but we want to,”said Sergeant Oats. “

Our goal is to ensure theyhave a smooth transition.”

This can be a daunting taskwhen one group ofdistinguished guests arrive, but

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when multiple groups of DVs are here at the same time, it presentslogistical challenges. Not only does protocol have to orchestrategetting each set of DVs back to the headquarters safely, or to theirnext mode of transportation, they usually will not put two sets ofguests together in the same place.

“Whomever gets here first we put in the DV lounge. The otherswe will put in the DV tent,” said Sergeant Oats. “We keep themseparate to avoid chaos.”

Protocol’s calm, cool professional demeanor, even under the mostarduous conditions, ensures visitors who transit through Sather ABcan relax, even if only for a few minutes.

“Every time I come through here, I am impressed with theirdedication,” said Army Maj. Gen. John M. Urias, the formercommander of the Joint Contracting Command for Iraq andAfghanistan. The general was returning home recently after a 13-month tour in the International Zone in Baghdad.

“I’ve been through here 50 or so times. Every time (protocol)provided very responsive and professional service,” the generalsaid.

In addition to taking care of DVs transiting through Sather AB,they also perform “traditional” protocol functions, which includearranging the occasional “official” office visit with the 447th AEGcommander or meetings in the group conference room. Thisincludes preparing refreshments and setting up the room.

No matter what the task or the challenge, “composure is the keyto our job,” said Sergeant Oats.

“If we are rattled, then everybody else will be rattled. We aresupposed to be handling everything.”

So whether it’s a celebrity, congressional leader or a seniormilitary officer, Captain Lopez said protocol’s mandate is the same.

“Our goal is first-class treatment, whomever it is. We treat all ourguests the same as DVs.”

Protocol

The nightshift SFS flight commander said the chaplain’s insightand wisdom reminds the defenders every day of where they areserving.

“We never know what is going to happen during our shift,” said1st Lt. John Kim. “They give us a renewed sense of hope andcomfort to make our shift bearable.”

Regardless of whether an individual is a member of a specificreligious affiliation, or does not subscribe to any faith, thechaplains are trained counselors. What’s often a catalyst for peopleto talk to them are the formal confidentiality rules chaplains mustfollow. They are bound by law to not disclose anything a counseleediscusses.

“If they can’t trust me to keep their secrets, they won’t tell me,”Chaplain Browning said. “Sometimes it’s a heavy burden we mustcarry.”

Although they cannot disclose counseling with anyone except theindividual, the chaplains or chapel assistants can often sense achange or trend in the “morale climate” of the troops. If there is adecline in morale, or a specific trend they identify, the chaplainscan identify that – without divulging specific counseling sessions –to the base leadership and recommend a solution.

Often the younger enlisted troops here might be apprehensive totalk to a chaplain who is an officer, but they will talk to enlistedchaplain’s assistants, who they consider as peers.

By talking to other enlisted troops, “We can sense if people aredown or happy, and then we can pass this on to the chaplains,” saidStaff Sgt. Steven Alderman, 447th AEG Chapel NCO in charge.“We can also help them get to the (chaplain) they need to see.”

Although some might think the younger troops are those whoneed the most guidance, commanders face challenging decisions.Although they can’t advise commanders on the legal aspect ofdecisions, chaplains do advise them on “ethical leadership.”

“Some decisions they make are not always about what’s legal, but

about what’s right,” said Chaplain Browning. “We will raisequestions such as ‘are the actions ethical?’”

To provide a foundation for people to make ethical decisions, andfor people to express their faith, the chaplains provide a myriad ofreligious services, regardless of denomination. Although the twoassigned chaplains are Protestant, they work with their Armycounterparts at Camp Stryker and Slayer to provide a MormonChurch service and Catholic Mass. Services can be arranged forother faiths, too.

“With the size of the Army based here (at the Victory BaseComplex), the opportunities to worship have grown exponentially,”said Sergeant Alderman. “We will find a way to get people to aservice that they want to go to.”

If people want to get involved in a Bible study, or share theirmusical talents during a service, the opportunities abound. From amen’s “Wild at Heart” video series, to a “Song of Solomon” seriesthat addresses the meaning for love and marriage, to acontemporary “praise” band, there is something for everyone.

“The desert is a great place to try something new,” said ChaplainBrowning. “The more involved a person is while here, the better(the deployment) will be.”

Even with all of these programs to lift the spirit of the living, thechaplains help everyone here when they face mortality straight inthe face when they pay honor to fallen U.S. troops. Whether it’snoon or midnight, a chaplain will lead a formation of Airmenassigned here to pay respects to a troop who is making his or herfinal trip home in a transfer case aboard an aircraft.

“We nurture the living, care for the dying and honor the dead,”said Chaplain Madera. The chaplain helps to recognize theenormous sacrifice the individual gave while serving his or hernation.

Deployments can present myriad physical, mental and spiritualchallenges. From family separations, to austere work environments,to facing the questions of life and death, the chapel staff is here toremind Sather’s team they have the “ultimate wingman.”

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Chaplains: Men of faith provide confidential counseling,

motivation, remind Airmen of the ‘ultimate wingman’


Sather Air Base: a glimpse at history in motion

(Above) U.S. Armytroops storm whatwas then SaddamInternational Airportin April 2003.

(Left) Air Force civilengineers build Loui’sLaundry and otherSather Air Basefacilities in the earlystages of the base in2003.

By Staff Sgt. William Bennett

447th Expeditionary OperationsSupport Squadron

As the morning sun easedover the desert horizon April 4,2003, elements of the 3rdInfantry Division’s MechanizedInfantry continued to press theattack against more than 300Iraqi soldiers into what wasthen called SaddamInternational Airport. Beforenoon, the airport was taken andrenamed Baghdad InternationalAirport.

From that time, a myriad ofchanges have occurred, onewhich established Sather AirBase. The mission: receivingand moving troops, suppliesand distinguished visitors inand out of Iraq amid anevolving tactical and politicalenvironment.

The base was named afterStaff Sgt. Scott Sather, a Clio,Mich., native, who was acombat controller. He died incombat April 8, 2003, at BIAP.He was serving with the 24thSpecial Tactics Squadron, fromPope Air Force Base, N.C. SFcontrollers, like SergeantSather, set up runwaysanywhere in the world and goin before aircraft to controlaircraft traffic.

Soon after the airport wassecured, the 447th AirExpeditionary Group, 1stExpeditionary Red HorseSquadron and SF units set upshop. The red horse unit beganrepairing the military’s 10,830foot runway. This was adaunting task; the runway wasbombed extensively during theinitial stages of the war againstIraq. Hundreds of craters,unexploded ordnance anddebris were scatteredthroughout the airport grounds.

Adding to the challenge werenear daily mortar and rocketattacks from remaining Saddamloyalists. As red horse wasrebuilding the runway, the

820th Security Forces Group –a special forces protection unitdeveloped for rapid deploymentafter the Khobar Towers attackin Saudi Arabia – secured theSather perimeter by runningmiles of concertina wire,conducting security patrols andmanning entry control points.The 447th AEG began buildingbase infrastructure and preparedfor the first airlift missions intoBaghdad.

The first coalition aircraft toland at Sather AB was a BritishC-130 Hercules July 1, 2003. Itdelivered troops and supplies tounits deep in theater andmarked the beginning of thecoalition air bridge, whichdelivered more than 178,000troops and conducted more than7,800 missions this past year.C-17 Globemaster IIIs, C-5Galaxies, C-130’s and othercoalition aircraft land at SatherAB. One can rarely visit theflight line without seeing anaircraft being loaded orunloaded.

As operations stood up andbase infrastructure was built,Sather AB experienced frequentmortar and rocket attacks.

“If two or more days went bywithout an attack, we began towonder what was wrong,” saidStaff Sgt. Steven Alderman,447th AEG Chapel NCO incharge. Sergeant Alderman hasdeployed to Sather AB twice –October to March 2004 andwith the current rotation thatarrived in January. He said herealized he was in a war zonewhen he met the group chaplainwhose first words were,“Where is your helmet andvest? Put it on!” When askedhow the attack affected him, heshrugged and said, “After awhile, you get used to it.”

Perimeter security was a highpriority, said Col. DennisPloyer, the current 447th AEGcommander, who was also thecommander from July toDecember 2003.

“At first there were nobunkers, sand bags or walls and

the concrete factory wasdamaged, so we had no meansof creating the barriers andbunkers,” he said. Theperimeter in 2003 consisted ofconcertina wire. This changedin late 2003 when the concretefactory was brought back intooperation so the Army couldmass produce Jersey barriers,walls and bunkers.

Sather AB was slated forclosure in 2004 and underwenta draw-down from November2003 to May 2004. This limitedmany quality-of-life initiativesand construction projects.When the order was given toclose the base, many existingfacilities such as the fieldkitchen and “clam-shell”recreation tent were shut down.However, in May 2004, planswere changed and Sather’sinfrastructure saw new life.Although no one can predicthow long Sather AB will beneeded, quality of life for the

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Oasis provides desert drinks, gathering place


Senior Airman Felix Caballero and Airman 1st Class Chris Divine, 447thExpeditionary Security Forces Squadron Defenders, get drinks at theOasis Feb. 6 before going to work. The Oasis is next to the Sather AirBase chapel. It has coffee, hot cocoa, candy and reading materials.



In the movies depicted in the desert,weary travelers will stumble across an oasisin the wilderness where they can getrefreshed from their long journeys.

Sather Air Base also has an oasis in thedesert. But instead of traveling longdistances, Sather residents simply have totravel from their tents or workcenters to thechapel’s Oasis, which is located next to theSather Victory Chapel.

Although most people might equate anoasis with cool water to quench their thirstfrom the desert sun, Sather’s Oasis isstocked with four large pots filled withcoffee or hot water for drinks. Day or night,the 447th Air Expeditionary Group Chapelstaff never let the coffee run dry.

“It’s a community place to hang out,” saidSenior Airman Timothy Tabisz, 447th AirExpeditionary Group chaplain’s assistant.

What started out in November 2003 as achaplain’s idea to draw more people to thechapel has “exploded beyond anyone’soriginal concept,” said Staff Sgt. StevenAlderman, 447th AEG Chapel NCO incharge. The sergeant was deployed toSather AB when the Oasis was first opened.

Then it was a small, camouflaged-coveredarea with just coffee. Today the area iscovered with water-proof material. Thereare also tables and chairs for people to

relax, and shelves andtables with books forpeople to borrow.Additionally, there aremyriad boxes of itemssuch as toiletries, non-perishable snacks andmagazines sent to thetroops from militarysupporters.

“People back homedonate everything,”said SergeantAlderman. It’s theirway of supporting thetroops.”

Some of thedonations are quitesignificant. One churchcommunity in theUnited States donated 500 pounds of coffeebecause they wanted “to help the fightingmen and women,” said Chaplain (Lt. Col.)Jim Browning, 447th AEG Chaplain.

One might think this amount of coffeewould last for a while. But SergeantAlderman said they went through 48,000cups of coffee and cocoa in five months,and more than 2,500 in the last two and ahalf weeks. They also go through about twoto three bags of sugar every day.

But as many Airmen can attest, it’s notjust a place of refreshment, it’s also acommunity gathering place.

“It’s a relaxed, comfortable setting,” saidSenior Airman Justin Flora, an escort atSather AB for third country nationals. “Itlets us know that people care and thinkabout our needs.”

Because it is used constantly, and peopleconsume vast amounts of sugar and creamerwith their coffee, Chaplain Browning saidit’s “not only for people to take from but forpeople to give to.” They ask for people hereto donate sugar and cream.

People are also asked to volunteer to helpmake the coffee and keep the Oasisorganized. Contact Airman Tabisz at thechapel office to volunteer.

HISTORY: Sather Air Base continues to leave its

legacy as the busiest military aerial port in IraqContinued from Page 9

people deployed here is a key concern. Arecent improvement was moving fromtemper tents to newer Alaskan-style tents.

“The biggest improvement has beenmoving to the Alaskans,” said Staff Sgt.Christopher Parks, 447th ExpeditionaryOperations Support Squadron Air TrafficController, who was deployed here fromMarch to June 2005. “I had 10 to a room in’05, now I only have eight.”

He also said the recreation tent hasdrastically improved. “They did a reallygood job with the (recreation). tent. Allthose TV’s, drinks, movies, and videogames; it’s a pretty cool place.”

Other recent improvements include the447th Expeditionary Medical Squadron’smove from its old 6,000-square foot tentclinic to a new trailer facility with 15,000-square feet. Base civil engineers alsoworked with local contractors to install newcombination latrine and shower trailers; thefirst two recently opened.

When asked about future base projects,Colonel Ployer said, “We want to makethings better, and we are going to makethings better.”

Projects include building a dining facility,a new chapel facility and replacing tentswith trailers to house workcenters andliving quarters .

Sather AB has transformed from a bare-bones base with the constant threat ofmortar and rocket attack to one of the safestand most secure bases in Iraq. The missionof moving troops and supplies has notchanged, but in Colonel Ployer’s view,“The mission is more complex than twoyears ago. There is a lot more interactionwith the Iraqis and the Army. That is good.

“The unbelievable quality of character inthe people” is the driving force behind thesuccessful Sather AB mission, said thecolonel. To succeed and overcome futurechallenges he said, “We must keep ourfocus, stay on the mission and take care ofour Airmen.”

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Love messagesfrom the frontEditor’s Note: The following areValentines messages from Sathertroops to their loved ones at home.

To My husband Sharard. I love you so much. HappyValentines Day.Senior Airman Cindria Mizell447th Expeditionary LogisticsReadiness Squadron

Sugar Bear. I have never loved another person as muchas I love you! Will you be my valentines now andforever? Sweet PeaStaff Sgt. Lorie Simpson447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron

Happy Valentines Day sweetheart.Staff Sgt. Homer Keirsey447th ELRS

Deomar, you are an amazing husband and I thank Godfor His continued protection on our marriage. Thankyou for loving my mind, spirit and soul despite my flaws.I love you and miss you! Happy Valentines day! Loveyour wife…..RebeccaStaff Sgt. Rebecca Lewis447th Air Expeditionary Group PERSCO office

To my wife Stacy and my daughters’ Kaylee andBreanna. I love and miss you very much. Go and spendsome of that deployment money! Happy Valentines Day!Master Sgt. Michael Griffith447th AEG Ground Safety Manager

Happy Valentines Day Rodney. I miss you very much.Thank you for all your support and encouragement. Iwill spend Valentines Day reminiscing over all the goodtimes we have had and daydreaming about our future.I love you.Staff Sgt. Krista Stutphen447th Expeditionary Medical Squadron

Missing you so much on this Day of Hearts. HappyValentines Day to my beautiful and lovely wife Rachel.Everyday my heart beats with lots of love, and even moreon this special day.Tech. Sgt. Andrew Atencia447th ECS

Happy V-Day Amber. I miss you with all my heart and I’llbe thinking about you every day. I can’t wait to see youand I’ll be spending the day thankful that I have such awonderful wife at home waiting for me. Love, Eric.Staff Sgt. Eric Meza447th ECES

My King. I prayed on you and for you even before Iknew it was you. You are my gift, my love and my life.May this day fill you with blessings, peace andhappiness. I love you and I miss you and can’t wait forour reunion. M.Master Sgt. Mick Hale447th AEG First Sergeant

Fred, Ashlei and Jordan. I love and miss you all so much.Have a Happy Valentines Day. Love MomTech. Sgt. Rachel Swann447th Expeditionary Communications Squadron

Lucas te extrano mi AMOR y siempre pienso en ti! FelizDia de Los Enamorados!Senior Airman Nuvia Hernandez447th ELRSHeather. I LOVE YOU so much and will be home withyou soon. Happy Valentines Day.Staff Sgt. Daniel Carter447th ELRS

Teri, Summer and Della. Your love is a constant well ofwater that flows ever deeper in my mind and heart. Lovefrom Dad and Hubby in Baghdad.Tech. Sgt. John Gill447th ELRS

Damari. I never knew how strong love was until I fell inlove with you. Happy Valentines babe. See you soon!!!Senior Airman Gianne Vinluan447th ELRS

I miss you so much and can’t wait to come home to seeyou again. I wish I could be there to celebrate the daywith you. I love you and I’ll see you in a few months!Love, JessTech. Sgt. Jesse Feliciani447th ECESBrooke. I miss you and love you this Valentines Day. Steven1st Lt. Steven Johnson447th ELRSHappy Valentines Day, Pia! I hope you know how much Ilove you and miss you. I will be thinking of you everyminute on this day and am very anxious to get home toyou. I love you! CaryLt. Col. Cary Connors447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron

Tammie. Happy Valentines Day!! Remember, just lookto the stars on those lonely nights……. I am always rightthere for you!!Love, ChrisTech. Sgt. Christoher Stokes447th ECES

To my precious Jan. We are about to celebrate 30 yearsof marriage. I’ve discovered everyday is Valentines Daywith you. Happy Valentines Day. May we have 30 more!Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jim Browning447th AEG Senior Chaplain

Kristie. I just want you to know how much you mean tome and that I love you dearly. You are here with me inmy heart and soul!! I look forward to getting home withyou and making up all the holidays that we have missed.Yours Forever!! Love JohnMaster Sgt. John Hover447th AEG PERSCODear Lovely. You are the “Most Beautiful Thing” that Ihave ever laid eyes on. I want to thank you for sharingyour life with me. I have been thinking about you everysecond and will continue to do so until I get home. missyou, love you !!Staff Sgt. Larry Durant447th ELRS

To Krystal. I found you! Happy Valentines Day! I missyou and will see you soon. Love, JasonStaff Sgt. Charles Gable447th AEG Command PostTina and Grace. I love and miss you both very much.Please give each other hugs and kisses for me. FrommeTech. Sgt. Jeremy Clay447th ECESBabydoll. Happy Valentines Day my love. I can’t waitto be home with you in about a month. Thank you foralways doing all the things for me and us. You are mybest friend and the love of my life. I love you with all myheart.Staff Sgt. David Masters447th SFSSam,Happy 6th year Anniversary and Valentines Day. Imiss you and wish I could be with you today andeveryday. I love you with every inch of me and can’twait to be in your arms againSenior Master Sgt. Cleveland Wiltz447th EMEDS

To Alan, Jordan, Mom and the Mommy Patrol. ManyHugs and Kisses. I love and miss y’all. Happy ValentinesDay. LMETech. Sgt. Lisa Edwards447th AEG FMHi To My Sweetheart Debbie Brodie. Happy ValentinesDay !! I am so happy that YOU are MINE !! I will Love,Honor and Cherish YOU Forever !!Capt. Michael Kandall447th AEG Force Protection

Jimmy. I know that these next few months with us bothdeployed in the AOR will be difficult, but my life wouldn’tbe the same without you. I live everyday that I’m here foryou. I can’t wait to be back in you arms. With all my love,CaitlinSenior Airman Caitlin Goff447th ELRS

Chris, Cour de’ & Coda. Happy Valentines Day to myspecial three!! I love you and miss you more than youcould ever believe.When my day comes and I’m backon that plane, straight to you is my aim. All my kissesand hugs!! XOXOX~MommyStaff Sgt. Nicole Watson447th ELRS

Tracey. I praise God for blessing me with your love,friendship and our three awesome kids. My heart islonely this Valentines, but I know we are one in spirit.Love WillMaster Sgt. Will Ackerman447th Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs

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SATHER AIR BASEBRIEFS

Weapons and ammunition should never beleft unattended. Everyone is responsible toensure their weapons and ammunition arelocked in approved weapons cases or are intheir positive control. Failure to ensure properhandling and safekeeping of a weapon canresult in disciplinary action under the UniformCode of Military Justice.

For information about proper weaponssafety and storage, contact the 447thExpeditionary Security Forces SquadronArmory staff.

Weapons Safety

Staff Sgt. Adam Cox, 447th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron FuelsManagement Flight technician, uses a PMU-27 to remove water from the fuel bladders’dike. Many offices, roads and the fuel farm flooded after recent heavy rains.


Floods in desert??Memorial Flags

The Sather Air Base Honor Guard will fly aU.S. flag to commemorate a person that youchoose. Flags can be bought at the CampLiberty Base Exchange.

After buying the flag, complete a flag requestsheet that is attached to the flag box and giveit to a Sather AB first sergeant at least twodays before you want the flag flown. Select acommemorative certificate through the firstsergeant. The first sergeants will then returnthe flag to you after it has been flown.

For more information, call Senior MasterSgt. Cleveland Wiltz at 446-2617.

Individual First Aid KitsAirmen who were issued an Individual First

Aid Kit at the Expeditionary TheaterDistribution Center are required to turn in thekits to the center upon redeployment , whetherit was used or not. Members will not redeployto their home station with the kits.

For more information, call the 447thIndividual Equipment Issue section at 446-2309.

DRMO turn-inThe 447th Expeditionary Logistics

Readiness Squadron Defense Reutilizationand Marketing Office yard is accepting unititems for turn-in.

Unit representatives must contact the 447th

LRS Individual Equipment Unit office toobtain required shipping documents.Customers should bring completed shippingdocuments and the DRMO-bound items to theyard Mondays to Fridays between 2 to 5 p.m.These are the only times items will beaccepted.

The DRMO yard turn-in is just before theSather Air Base Exchange parking lot.

For more information, call IEU at 446-2312/2309 or the Traffic Management Office at446-3035.

Flightline photography is prohibited withoutprior approval from public affairs. Individualscaught taking photos or videotaping on oraround the flightline without PA approval maybe apprehended by security forces and havetheir camera or camcorder confiscated.

When taking photos around base, use thesame principles learned at weapons training:only aim at what you intend to shoot, andknow what is behind the subject beingphotographed.

Sending photos and videos home to lovedones is okay, but they should never be sentdirectly to news media.

For more information, contact PA at 446-2405 or stop by the Glass House.

Flightline Photography

Subdued U.S. Flag

Hometown News Release

The subdued U.S. flag patch is unauthorizedon desert camouflage uniforms by U.S.statute, and must be replaced by the coloredred, white and blue patch. It should measure2 inches by 3 inches and must be warn on theleft shoulder with the star field facingforward. (AFI 36-2903, USCENTAF Sup-1).

The Army and Air Force Hometown Newsrelease is a great way to share your servicewith family and friends back home.

You can complete a HNTR for eventsincluding deployments, promotions,education degrees or significant awards. TheHometown News Service sends news storiesto your hometown. They also highlyencourage you to submit an electronic imageof yourself in uniform to accompany therelease.

Stop by the public affairs office in the glasshouse to complete a form and to arrange tohave your photo taken. For more information,call 446-2405.

The 447th Expeditionary Medical Squadronprovides around-the-clock walk-in sick call.

There are many risks associated with life atSather Air Base such as sprained ankles, upsetstomaches, cuts, scrapes, bruises, etc. Theseand other ailments should be treated by adoctor since conditions can get worse here ifleft untreated. The clinic is located acrossfrom the Glass House.

Medical Care

Got a story idea?Got a story idea? Like to write? Contact

public affairs at 446-2405 or stop by the officeat the Glouse House.


Striker Dining Facility MenuDaily Breakfast MenuBaked bacon/sausage pattiesCreamed beefCanadian bacon or ham slicesOnion&mushroom quichebreakfast burritoAssorted omeletes/eggs to orderScrambled eggs/hard boiled eggsHash brownsGrits/OatmealWaffles/French toast

Short Order Lunch/DinnerHamburger/CheeseburgerFrankfurtersGrilled cheeseEgg rollsChicken tenders/Buffalo wingsPizza/TacosPotato/Pasta barBaked beansFrench fries/onion ringsPhilly cheesesteaks

Feb. 11LunchVegetarian veg soupMeat loafBarbecue ribsSpaghetti w/meatCaribbean chicken

DinnerVegetarian veg soupBeef and noodlesBaked hamFried fish

Chicken cordon blu

Feb. 12LunchNew England clam chowderRoast beefCornish henVeal parmesanBaked fish

DinnerPolish sausage w/onions and pepperSmothered pork chops w/brown gravyFried chickenFried fishBarbecue ribsHam hocks

Note: Rice and/or potatoes and a variety ofvegetables are served with every meal.

Menu is subject to change without notice!

Feb. 13LunchCream of mushroom soupRotisserie chickenItalian style veal steakSalisbury steakBarbecue pork chops

DinnerCream of mushroon soupTexas-style beef brisketTurkey cutletFried chickenBraised beef and noodles

Feb. 14LunchCream of broccoli soupYakisobaPulled pork barbecueCaribbean chickenSwiss steak w/mushrooms, oninons

DinnerCream of broccoli soupMeat loafVeal parmesanRoast pork loinParmesan pollock fish

Feb. 15LunchChicken w/rice soupSwedish meat ballsBarbecue chickenCorn beefHoney-glazed ham

DinnerChicken w/rice soupBaked chickenGrilled pork chopsRoast beefFish filet

Feb. 16LunchVegetarian veg soupRoast turkeyChicken pot pieBraised beefRoast pork ham

DinnerLasagna w/meat sauceSpaghetti w/meat sauceVeal parmesanCheese manicottiFried chicken

Feb. 17LunchBean w/bacon soupFried fishSeafood gumboFried chickenT-bone steak w/onions, peppersFried shrimpCrab legs and Lobster tailsDinnerBean w/bacon soupSalisbury steak

Glazed baked hamBaked chickenItalian veal

Feb. 18LunchBean w/bacon soupFried chickenPot roastLemon-baked fishRoasted turkey

DinnerBean w/bacon soupVeal steakSalmon w/garlic sauceSweet-and-sour pork chopsChicken vega

Feb. 19LunchNew England Clam ChowderGlazed baked chickenChili macMeat loafCornish hen

DinnerNew England Clam ChowderSmothered pork chopsGrilled sausageFried chickenHam hocksBaked fishBarbecue ribs

Feb. 20LunchCream of mushroom soupPepper steakFried fishGlazed pineapple baked hamVeal parmesan

DinnerCream of mushroom soupBarbecue porkRoast beefFried chickenSpaghetti w/meat sauce

Feb. 21LunchCream of broccoli soupCantonese ribsBaked chickenChili mac w/cheesePot roast

DinnerCream of broccoli soupCajun catfishBraised beef w/noodlesBreaded pork chopsItalian veal

Feb. 22LunchChicken w/rice soupLasagna w/eggplantVeal parmesanSpaghetti w/meat sauceCheese manicottiSalmon w/garlic sauce

DinnerChicken w/rice soupChicken curryRoasted turkeySalisbury steakHoney-glazed ham

Feb. 23LunchBean w/bacon soupMeat loafFried chickenTurkey pot pieHerd-baked fish

DinnerBeanw/bacon soupGrilled chicken breastRoast fresh hamVeal parmesanSwedish meat ballsButtered linguini

Feb. 24LunchNew England Clam ChowderFried and baked fishGrilled steakCrab legsBaked fishFried shrimpSeafood gumboFried chickenBaked macaroni & cheese

Lobster tails

DinnerTomato soupRoast pork loinEl Rancho stewBaked chickenTuna Tetrazzini

FOOD

Page 14Sather Pathfinder / Feb. 11, 2006 MORALE ACTIVITIES

SaturSaturSaturSaturSaturdadadadadayyyyysssss5 p.m., Catholic Confession5:30 p.m., Catholic Mass8 p.m., Catholic Mass, Camp Slayer Chapel

SundaSundaSundaSundaSundayyyyy8 a.m., Traditional Protestant Service10 a.m., Gospel Worship Service2 p.m., Latter Day Saints Service3 p.m., Catholic Mass: Striker Chapel7:30 p.m., Contemporary Protestant ServiceMondaMondaMondaMondaMondayyyyy8 p.m., Evangilistic Protestant Worship Service

Note: All worship services held at the Sather Air BaseVictory Chapel unless otherwise noted.Transportation for Catholic mass leaves the GlassHouse for Striker Chapel at 2:30 p.m.

Sather Victory ChapelSather Victory ChapelSather Victory ChapelSather Victory ChapelSather Victory ChapelWorship ServicesWorship ServicesWorship ServicesWorship ServicesWorship Services

Chapel ActivitiesChapel ActivitiesChapel ActivitiesChapel ActivitiesChapel ActivitiesMondaMondaMondaMondaMondayyyyy5 p.m., Bible Discussion Group, ChapelTUESDTUESDTUESDTUESDTUESDAAAAAYYYYY8 p.m., Wild at Heart men’s series, ChapelWEDNESDWEDNESDWEDNESDWEDNESDWEDNESDAAAAAYYYYY7 p.m., Catholic Rite of Christian Initiation7 p.m., Women’s Bible Study, Chapel8 p.m., Song of Solomon video series, Chapel officeTHURSDTHURSDTHURSDTHURSDTHURSDAAAAAYYYYY8 p.m., Bible Study Group, Glass House

Nothing to do here in the desert after work? Tired ofsitting in your tent? The 447th ExpeditionaryServices Squadron has something for everyone

Music Night at MWR

Come out to listen and dance toyour favorite music on Fridays

from 7:30 to 10 p.m.Feb. 17, Country Night

Feb. 24, Variety

The Biggest Loser

The only time when being thebiggest loser makes you a

winner! The official weigh-ins areFeb. 13 to 15. Stop by the

Services recreation tent for info.

Every Sunday, Bingo @ 9 a.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dominoes

Tuesday, Hearts Tourney

Wednesday, Spades

Thursday, 3-on-3 B-ball

Feb. 17, Texas Hold ‘em

Feb. 18, Karaoke

Feb. 20, Spades

Feb. 21, Dbl Horseshoes

Feb. 22, 8-Ball pool

Feb. 23, Phase 10

Feb. 24, Texas Hold ‘emAll activities start at 9:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted

Senior Airman Shakib Rahman,447th Expeditionary CivilEngineer Squadron, works outat the cardio tent Feb. 2.


The Fitness Corner

• Come out and join inor cheer on the SatherAir Base 5-kilometer funrun, Feb. 18 at 7 a.m.

• Want to burn up a tonof calories, build thosesix-pack abs and havefun? Come join thebasic step aerobicsclass Tuesdays andThurdays at 7 pm. in theBig Tent.

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