Vol. II, Issue 63 Friday’s Online Edition August 15, 2008

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Theater uniform policies revamped

Story by Staff Sgt. 

Spc. Samuel Phillips

MNC-I PAO

Recent changes have been 

made to the Multi-National 

Forces – Iraq Memo 11-1, Annex R, MNF-I uniform wear, 

appearance, conduct and standards. These changes come 

into affect as of this month and 

apply to all MNF-I personnel, military and civilian.

The changes cover a variety 

of items such as new additions 

to the daily duty uniforms and 

items that are now restricted or 

prohibited unless certain criteria is met. The changes also 

delegate the authority to local commanders on wear of 

specific attachments on the 

individual body armor and 

improved outer tactical vest.

The first change to the standards adds the Army Aircrew 

Combat Uniform and the Fire 

Retardant Army Combat Uniform 

as duty uniforms. The paragraph 

explains how each uniform is to 

be worn. Mixing and matching 

uniform pieces is not permitted.

Servicemembers are also now 

authorized the wear of cravats, 

neckerchiefs or dust masks during combat operations and dust/

sand storms. Such items will 

compliment the color and/or pattern of the uniform when worn.

Additionally, the tan Tshirt can now be worn with 

the physical fitness uniform. 

This change does not affect Air Force personnel who 

may only wear the Air Force 

physical fitness T-shirt.

“I like the fact that we 

can now wear the tan T-shirt 

in PTs because I have a lot 

more of them and you can’t 

buy the Army PT shirt from 

ADO(Army Direct Ordering),” said Spc. Samantha 

Bottoms, intelligence analyst, 

Multi-National Corps – Iraq. 

Another change restricts 

the wear of event recognition T-shirts to the date and 

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MNC-I Commanding General: Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III 

MNC-I Public Affairs Officer: Col. Billy J. Buckner 

MNC-I PA Sergeant Major: Sgt. Maj. Sharon Opeka

MNC-I Command Info Chief: Staff Sgt. Joy Pariante

Editor:Spc. Samuel J. Phillips

Staff: Staff Sgt. Jeremy D. Crisp, Cpl. Frances L. Goch, Pfc. Eric 

J. Martinez and Pfc. Eric J. Glassey

The Victory Times online welcomes columns, 

commentaries, articles and letters from our 

readers. Send submissionsor comments to 

joy.pariante@iraq.centcom.mil. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit for security, 

accuracy, propriety, policy, clarity and space.

The Victory Times Online is an authorized 

electronic publication for members of the 

Department of Defense. Contents of this 

electronic publication are not necessarily 

the official views of or endorsed by the 

U.S. Government or the Department of Defense. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the Public Affairs 

Office of Multi-National Corps-Iraq.

Story and photo by 

Pfc. Eric J. Glassey

13th Public Affairs Detachment

Mother, son share the burden of deployment

Serving in Iraq often means being separated from families, but one mother and 

son have each other close at hand.

Staff Sgt. Lisa Newman, the noncommissioned officer in charge of Army Reserves Affairs, and Spc. Daniel Jarose, a radio operator 

with 1st Battalion 24th Field Artillery Regiment, 

are both serving on Victory Base Complex.

It is good to have family close during deployment, 

Jarose said. “I don’t get many chances to see family, 

because I’m stationed away from my hometown.”

“I think it’s great to have family downrange,” Newman said. “I get pictures of my grandson, Daniel’s 

son, sooner. In the rear, I don’t see him as much.”

Since they’re so far apart at home Jarose and 

Newman make the most of their time in Iraq.

“We have a barbecue once a week or once 

every two weeks,” Newman said. “The hardest part is finding transportation to each other. 

We like to go off for an afternoon sometimes.”

This is not the first time Staff Sgt. Newman has 

been in Iraq with a family member. During her first 

deployment, she and her husband were truck drivers 

in the same company. She didn’t like it when both 

of them were outside the wire at the same time.

“It was nerve-racking,” Newman said. “I was too 

worried when we went out on conveys together.” 

This time around things are much better. Newman said she is not so worried about her son. 

“He is inside the wire. I get worried during incoming and I call if I hear it hit close.”

Mother and son are a support system for each 

other here and for their families back home.

“She was sick with the stomach flu and I was 

able to call her fairly often,” Jarose said.

“We have better communication with the rear,” 

Newman said. “If something is wrong, we can 

keep each other and the family informed.”

Military families have to deal with a lot of 

stressors during deployments and for those 

with more than one servicemember deployed 

at the same time, stressors are multiplied.

However, knowing your loved one has someone you trust alongside them can be a blessing.

Staff Sgt. Lisa Newman, noncommisioned officer in charge of 

Army Reserve Affairs, and here son Spc. Daniel Jarose, a radio 

operator with 1st Battalion 24th Field Artillery Reg., embrace each 

other on Victory Base Complex.
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clude servicemembers serving at joint security stations, combat outposts, patrol bases, 

flight lines and secured entry control points.

The last change describes the wear of the 

ACS. The ACS was designed to be worn for operations outside the wire underneath the IBA/

IOTV. The ACS will not be worn as a standalone garment or as daily wear and is not authorized inside of post exchanges, dining facilities 

and Moral, Welfare and Recreation centers.

“Adherence to the uniform standards, including the changes, is a matter of pride and discipline,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin L. 

Hill, command sergeant major, MNF-I. “All 

leaders, particularly noncommissioned officers, will enforce these standards.”

time of the event. Units must also authorize the 

wear of the specific event recognition T-shirt.

The next change is the addition of standards on the new Navy physical fitness uniform and suitable substitutes. This standard 

is as described in NAVADMIN 094/08.

Local commanders are now delegated the authority to decide if the deltoid auxiliary protection system, neck protector, throat protector and 

groin protector will be worn as part of the tactical uniform. The standard also adds the Army 

Combat Shirt as a part of the tactical uniform, 

to be worn as specified with the IBA/IOTV.

Servicemembers are now prohibited to wear 

watch caps and micro-fiber caps as standalone 

head gear. Exceptions to this prohibition inREVAMP from, Page 3 

Women’s Equality Day is celebrated by the nation Aug 26. On 

Women’s Equality Day, we commemorate the adoption of the 

19th Amendment to the Constitution and the strong leadership 

of extraordinary women who have made America a more perfect 

union by advancing women’s suffrage. At the Seneca Falls Con- vention of 1848, a group of visionaries gathered to proclaim the 

ideas that “all men and women are created equal” and “endowed 

by their Creator with certain inalienable rights.” That gather- ing grew into a national movement that led to the ratification of 

the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. This 

achievement reflects the vision and determination of the suffrag- ists who stood for a freer society and changed our Nation’s his- tory. The 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitu- tion, granting women the right to vote, was a culmination of a 

massive, peaceful civil rights movement led by women. MNC-I 

will celebrate and recognize Women’s Equality Day through a film 

series with following discussion featuring Frida and The Color 

Purple on the evenings of Aug 15 & 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Women’s Equality Day
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Military Happenings Military Happenings

August 15, 2008

Raptor crews practice drive-through refueling 

 Air Force News Service- Now that the F-22 Raptor 

arrival ceremonies are over and the anticipation of the 

arrival has subsided, Airmen here are on an aggressive 

training schedule to prepare them for combat 

operations. 

As part of that training, members of the 49th Aircraft 

Maintenance Squadron and 49th Logistics Readiness 

Squadron’s fuels management flight recently began hot 

refuel or hot pit training on an F-22 here. 

The training is an ongoing initiative to get Airmen 

familiar with how to refuel the F-22 while the engines 

are still running, thus decreasing refueling time by more 

than half. 

Currently, Holloman instructors conduct hot refuel 

training twice weekly in what is referred to as ‘one 

go one.’ This means the pilot lands the aircraft after a 

flight, the jet gets refueled, the pilot takes off and lands, 

and the aircraft is fueled again, then parked. 

During normal refueling operations, the pilot lands 

the aircraft and parks and the engines are given the 

chance to cool. The pilot then exits the aircraft and the 

refueling team is called. 

Soldier wins gold, sets Olympic record

Army News Service - Spc. Glenn Eller won the Gold 

Medal in double trap shooting Tuesday, setting an 

Olympic record with a total score of 190. 

Eller’s teammate, Spc. Jeff Holguin, finished fourth. 

Both Soldiers are members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit based at Fort Benning, Ga. 

Eller went into the final round leading by four shots 

and hit 45 out of 50 targets, to win the first shooting 

Gold for Team USA in Beijing. 

Bataan Chaplain Keeps Sailors Healthy

Navy News Service - The command chaplain aboard 

the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan 

, began an aerobics and yoga program July 21 to help 

Sailors stay in shape and reduce stress.

Cmdr. Brenda F. Bradleydavila, Bataan chaplain, 

began the classes with a focus on Sailors’ mental and 

physical readiness. 

Along with the aerobics session, Bradleydavila 

started a yoga session conducted by Lt. Cmdr. Mike E. 

Johnston, Bataan’s helicopter direction control officer, 

to help Sailors relax after their daily duties. 

101 Critical Days of Summer promotes safety

Marine Corps News Service - In the month of July, 15 

Marines lost their lives due to off-duty mishaps. 

Motor vehicle accidents were the leading cause of death 

during these incidents, accounting for 11 of the fatalities. 

The summer months are recognized for being the most 

critical when it comes to safety due to the various summer 

activities that take place. 

To encourage safety during the summer, the Marine 

Corps launched its “101 Critical Days of Summer” safety 

initiative in 2008.

The program focuses on the 15-week period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when most fatalities take place. 

Alcohol consumption paired with a number of off-duty 

recreational activities often turns into a bad situation. 

Safety is paramount to the mission readiness of a squadron or unit. Marines and Sailors should use appropriate 

judgment when boating, 4-wheeling, swimming, or any 

other physical activity.