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HELP WANTED Musical Memories

"I am working on a story about the use of music -- mostly pop, rock and rap -- in various psychological operations (seiges, interrogations, during battle, etc.) and looking for people with first-hand knowledge and/or experience with the subject who would be willing to talk about
it. Perhaps the most well-known example of the kind of thing I'm talking about would be the military blasting rock 'n roll at Manuel Noriega while he was holed up at the Vatican Embassy during Operation Just Cause in Panama. Anyone who thinks they might be able to help me
out or who has any questions, please email me at djpeisner@earthlink.net. Thanks, David Peisner."

Center for the Study of the Korean War holds Annual Conference (Courtesy of Gregg Edwards-Director)

On 23-25 February, 2006, in Independence, Missouri, the Center for the Study of the Korean War of Graceland University held its 7 th Annual Conference on War and Media. This year's topic was War and Propaganda, and the conference was an opportunity for an interesting and informative series of presentations, including key note speaker Dr. Chris Simpson of American University, and Korean War veteran Paul A. Wolfgeher of Independence, Missouri, a member of POVA.

The conference kicked off with a reception sponsored by the Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum & Library, held at the Truman Library in Independence. At this reception, Paul A. Wolfgeher received the Center's Annual Award for Continuous Contribution to the Center's Mission. The highlight of the two-day conference held at the, was a presentation on PsyWar Papers by Paul Wolfgeher, who served with the 1 st Loudspeaker and Leaflet Company.

The Center was extremely honored to present this award; it represents the gratitude the Center has for the enormous support and interest shown by Mr. Wolfgeher in his effort to remember the Korean War and educate future generations about its importance and significance.

If you would like more information about the Center for the Study of the Korean War, located on Graceland University's Independence, Missouri campus, or if you have items to donate or wish to make a contribution, please contact Paul M. Edwards or Gregg Edwards at 816.833.0524, extensions 4303 and 4304, or email at gedwards@graceland.edu. Visit our website at www.koreanwarcenter.org.

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RELEASE NUMBER: 060523-01

DATE POSTED: MAY 23, 2006

USACAPOC Realigns from USASOC to USARC

U.S. Army Special Operations Command

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 23, 2006) — A ceremony here today marked the transfer of operational command and control of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command from U.S. Army Special Operations Command to the U.S. Army Reserve Command.

“Today's transfer of command is about recognizing the critical civil affairs and psychological operations mission support requirements for both special operations and conventional operations,” said Lt. Gen. Robert W. Wagner, USASOC commanding general and co-host of the ceremony.

“I will miss not having CAPOC as a part of Army Special Operations Command, nevertheless, the transformation is the right thing to do and I fully support it. The focus is not on the transfer, it is on the importance of the mission.”

This move will enable the Army to maximize the effectiveness of these forces by reducing the number of coordinating headquarters, enabling closer and more direct care for the Army Reserve Soldiers and family members assigned to these units.

Referring to the Army Song “The Army Goes Rolling Along,” Lt. Gen. James R. Helmly, commander of U.S. Army Reserve Command, stressed the importance of modernization. “I think we have to streamline and flatten our command and control structure to push more resources into the operational pool.”

The realignment impacts 9,000 Army Reserve Soldiers located in 25 states. The Army Reserve major subordinate units include the 350th, 351st, 352nd, and 353rd Civil Affairs Commands, each with subordinate brigades and battalions, and the 2nd and 7th Psychological Operations Groups, each with four battalions and subordinate companies.

“We are proud of our heritage, we're proud of our roots in specialized military operations, and we are especially proud to have been apart of SOCOM and Army Special Operations at this time in our country's history,” said Maj. Gen. Herbert L. “Buz” Altshuler, commanding general, USACAPOC.

Wagner and Altshuler presented the Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command with the Army Superior Unit Award by placing a streamer on the command's flag.

Citing the value of CAPOC's contributions, Wagner explained that the Army Superior Unit Award is very important, but only a token of recognition for the command's exceptional service from Sept.15, 2004, to Sept. 15, 2005. The award recognized the difficult and challenging mission of supporting civil affairs and psychological operations units, individual soldiers, USASOC and the Regional Combatant Commander, worldwide.

USASOC will retain proponency for civil affairs and psychological operations -- including doctrine, combat development and institutional training. Additionally, the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Provisional) and the 4th Psychological Operations Group, which were part of USACAPOC, will remain assigned to USASOC.

On May 16, the Department of Army announced the Department of Defense-directed decision to realign Army Reserve civil affairs and psychological operations forces to USARC.

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Lt. Gen. Robert W. Wagner, commanding general, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, transfers the command of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command to Lt. Gen. James R. Helmly, commander, U.S. Army Reserve Command during a ceremony held at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 23. (Photo by Gillian M. Albro, USASOC PAO)

Maj. Gen. Herbert L. Altshuler, commander, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, (left), and Lt. Gen. Robert W. Wagner, commander, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, (right) present the Army Superior Unit Award to USACAPOC by attaching the battle streamer to the colors. Also during the ceremony held at Fort Bragg, N.C. May 23, USACAPOC Army Reserve units are realigned to the U.S. Army Reserve Command. (Photo by Gillian M. Albro, USASOC PAO)


	Veterans Service Center Psychological Operations, Civil Affairs, Special Forces, Leaflet & Loudspeaker, Radio Broadcast & Leaflet, Mobile Radio Broadcast Veterans Organizations ( All these Organizations have Service Officers who may assist a Veteran in filing a claim--Please read the site for details. POVA does not recommend joining any of these organizations or endorse their programs---it is up to each veteran to make their own choice) http://www.vfw.org/ Veterans of Foreign Wars http://www.vva.org/ Vietnam Veterans of America http://www.jwv.org/ Jewish War Veterans http://www.dav.org/ Disabled American Veterans http://www.amvets.org/ American Veterans http://www.purpleheart.org/ Military Order of the Purple Heart www.va.gov/index.htm www.vha.com www.va.gov/vbs/health www.defendamerica.mil www.uso.org If you cannot find an organization consult: http://www1.va.gov/vso/ VA's list of Veteran's Organization http://www.moaa.org/ Military Officers Association of America vaco.vanewsl@MAIL.VA.GOV MyHealtheVet@med.va.gov US CONGRESS VETERANS COMMITTEES http://www.house.gov/va/ http://www.senate.gov/~veterans/ FROM THE FORT BRAGG LIAISON…….. On 15 October the 4 th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne) dedicated a plaque at the JFK Special Warfare Center Chapel to the memory of those PSYOP soldiers killed in action. The 4 th POG Chaplain, CH MAJ Douglas Lax, provided the invocation. The 4 th POG Commander, COL Kenneth Turner, spoke to a full Chapel then he and the Command Sergeant Major, CSM Steven Carney, unveiled the plaque for dedication. CSM Carney read the nineteen names on the plaque that spanned the time from the Korean War to Operation Iraqi Freedom. The rifle volley followed the reading of names and the playing of Taps concluded the ceremony. Some family members of those named on the plaque were in attendance at the ceremony. The plaque will be on permanent display at the JFK Chapel at FT Bragg, NC. COL Turner and CSM Carney are pictured unveiling the plaque dedicated to PSYOP soldiers killed in action. The Joint POVA-POA Fund has risen to a new level of almost $2000. These funds are for injured PSYOP soldiers or families of PSYOP soldiers who die serving their country. Most of those funds have come from the people and organizations of the New Rochelle area of New York . Great thanks go to POVA member Henry Bast of New Rochelle for his efforts on the behalf of the soldiers. THANK YOU HENRY AND GOD BLESS!!! Doug Elwell Fort Bragg Liaison PO Box 36315 Fayetteville , NC 28303 elwell For information on medical, educational and other programs which you may be eligible for. Need a Copy of your DD 214? If you have a question about VA health use this link- www.va.gov/VHI VA hosts DD-214 and other forms online The National Personnel Records Center has provided the following website for veterans to access their DD-214 online: http://vetrecs.archives.gov This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of his DD- 214 for employment purposes. Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents. Other individuals with a need for documents must still complete the Standard Form 180 which can be downloaded from the online web site. Veterans and next of kin may access this application at: http://vetrecs.archives.gov
	HELP WANTED Musical Memories "I am working on a story about the use of music -- mostly pop, rock and rap -- in various psychological operations (seiges, interrogations, during battle, etc.) and looking for people with first-hand knowledge and/or experience with the subject who would be willing to talk about it. Perhaps the most well-known example of the kind of thing I'm talking about would be the military blasting rock 'n roll at Manuel Noriega while he was holed up at the Vatican Embassy during Operation Just Cause in Panama. Anyone who thinks they might be able to help me out or who has any questions, please email me at djpeisner@earthlink.net. Thanks, David Peisner." Center for the Study of the Korean War holds Annual Conference (Courtesy of Gregg Edwards-Director) On 23-25 February, 2006, in Independence, Missouri, the Center for the Study of the Korean War of Graceland University held its 7 th Annual Conference on War and Media. This year's topic was War and Propaganda, and the conference was an opportunity for an interesting and informative series of presentations, including key note speaker Dr. Chris Simpson of American University, and Korean War veteran Paul A. Wolfgeher of Independence, Missouri, a member of POVA. The conference kicked off with a reception sponsored by the Harry S. Truman Presidential Museum & Library, held at the Truman Library in Independence. At this reception, Paul A. Wolfgeher received the Center's Annual Award for Continuous Contribution to the Center's Mission. The highlight of the two-day conference held at the, was a presentation on PsyWar Papers by Paul Wolfgeher, who served with the 1 st Loudspeaker and Leaflet Company. The Center was extremely honored to present this award; it represents the gratitude the Center has for the enormous support and interest shown by Mr. Wolfgeher in his effort to remember the Korean War and educate future generations about its importance and significance. If you would like more information about the Center for the Study of the Korean War, located on Graceland University's Independence, Missouri campus, or if you have items to donate or wish to make a contribution, please contact Paul M. Edwards or Gregg Edwards at 816.833.0524, extensions 4303 and 4304, or email at gedwards@graceland.edu. Visit our website at www.koreanwarcenter.org. www.usapova.com RELEASE NUMBER: 060523-01 DATE POSTED: MAY 23, 2006 USACAPOC Realigns from USASOC to USARC U.S. Army Special Operations Command FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 23, 2006) — A ceremony here today marked the transfer of operational command and control of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command from U.S. Army Special Operations Command to the U.S. Army Reserve Command. “Today's transfer of command is about recognizing the critical civil affairs and psychological operations mission support requirements for both special operations and conventional operations,” said Lt. Gen. Robert W. Wagner, USASOC commanding general and co-host of the ceremony. “I will miss not having CAPOC as a part of Army Special Operations Command, nevertheless, the transformation is the right thing to do and I fully support it. The focus is not on the transfer, it is on the importance of the mission.” This move will enable the Army to maximize the effectiveness of these forces by reducing the number of coordinating headquarters, enabling closer and more direct care for the Army Reserve Soldiers and family members assigned to these units. Referring to the Army Song “The Army Goes Rolling Along,” Lt. Gen. James R. Helmly, commander of U.S. Army Reserve Command, stressed the importance of modernization. “I think we have to streamline and flatten our command and control structure to push more resources into the operational pool.” The realignment impacts 9,000 Army Reserve Soldiers located in 25 states. The Army Reserve major subordinate units include the 350th, 351st, 352nd, and 353rd Civil Affairs Commands, each with subordinate brigades and battalions, and the 2nd and 7th Psychological Operations Groups, each with four battalions and subordinate companies. “We are proud of our heritage, we're proud of our roots in specialized military operations, and we are especially proud to have been apart of SOCOM and Army Special Operations at this time in our country's history,” said Maj. Gen. Herbert L. “Buz” Altshuler, commanding general, USACAPOC. Wagner and Altshuler presented the Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command with the Army Superior Unit Award by placing a streamer on the command's flag. Citing the value of CAPOC's contributions, Wagner explained that the Army Superior Unit Award is very important, but only a token of recognition for the command's exceptional service from Sept.15, 2004, to Sept. 15, 2005. The award recognized the difficult and challenging mission of supporting civil affairs and psychological operations units, individual soldiers, USASOC and the Regional Combatant Commander, worldwide. USASOC will retain proponency for civil affairs and psychological operations -- including doctrine, combat development and institutional training. Additionally, the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Provisional) and the 4th Psychological Operations Group, which were part of USACAPOC, will remain assigned to USASOC. On May 16, the Department of Army announced the Department of Defense-directed decision to realign Army Reserve civil affairs and psychological operations forces to USARC. -usasoc- Lt. Gen. Robert W. Wagner, commanding general, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, transfers the command of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command to Lt. Gen. James R. Helmly, commander, U.S. Army Reserve Command during a ceremony held at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 23. (Photo by Gillian M. Albro, USASOC PAO) Maj. Gen. Herbert L. Altshuler, commander, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, (left), and Lt. Gen. Robert W. Wagner, commander, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, (right) present the Army Superior Unit Award to USACAPOC by attaching the battle streamer to the colors. Also during the ceremony held at Fort Bragg, N.C. May 23, USACAPOC Army Reserve units are realigned to the U.S. Army Reserve Command. (Photo by Gillian M. Albro, USASOC PAO)

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