European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 30, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday november 30,1990 photo by sgt. David Clark men of a Btry reactionary Force 3rd in 27th Field arty regt Mars fort Bragg . A Reader says other units rate recognition i have noticed your paper leans heavily towards coverage of the 82nd airborne. The 82nd is not the Only unit Active in operation desert shield. Most of the other units Are actually out living in the desert dealing with the sandstorms flies bugs snakes and scorpions. I am with the 3rd in 27th Field arty regt Mars multiple launch rocket systems from it. Bragg . Though the elements Are rough a morale is High a i have enclosed a photo of the Alpha Battery reactionary Force. The a team reactionary Force is As follows left to right Back Row pfc. Tom coffin pfc. Ronnie Moore pfc. Recently i completed the 1990 Community commander assessment Survey. I was particularly concerned about the Survey because it seemed to concentrate primarily on Quality of life outside the work place. I feel that if Quality of life is poor within the workplace during duty hours the effects will Likely have a greater Impact on the rest of the family. This Survey should have asked questions concerning the soldiers working conditions Chain of command responsiveness Quality of military education training the soldiers feelings of self Worth Etc. We can continue to improve Quality of life facilities but until we improve Quality of life at work soldiers and families will continue to be discontented with the military. I realize that the nature of the military Mission is Firma a non itself and Little can be done to change that. However leaders and commanders at All Levels can help make life just a Little bit better by not creating unnecessary work and by becoming caring teachers and mentors a True leaders. If you understand your soldiers goals and assist them in achieving those goals even if they intend to leave the service the result will be John shark spec. Jeff Rhinehart. Middle Row standing spec. Ray Mcneil pvt. 2 Carl Rae pvt. 2 Clark Morris pfc. Todd Smith spec. Jerry Attebery pfc. Craig l. Ryan. Kneeling pfc. Paul h. Johnson pvt. 2 Mark e. Fallon spec. Scott Lyndon Mccray pfc. Matthew Miller. Kneeling front sgt. Duane Olson Coic photo by sgt. David Clark. We Are living out of our vehicles for the most part. Not complaining its How we train. We Are ready to meet the threat if necessary. A pfc. Paul h. Johnson operation desert shield. Happier More motivated soldiers and families. I am not dissatisfied with the military but with military leaders. Unfortunately Many leaders in the army done to care about the Quality of life both in the work place As Well As in the Community. The common message from these leaders is that the Only thing that matters is the Mission and making a name for yourself. Their motivational techniques Are extremely poor favouring negative motivation threat of punishment Over positive motivation. Twelve to 14-hour work Days Are the Norm and weekends have become Shorter work Days in civilian clothes. This leaves Little time if any for family activities unless i take leave. I understand the need for sacrifice. I Salute the thousands of soldiers serving in the Gulf Region and i Pray for their families daily. But for the most part the greatest hardships placed on soldiers today Are not caused by War or threat of War but by insensitive self serving leaders. A name withheld Wurzburg Germany the stars and stripes Page 11 Ann Landers dear Ann Landers in a sure Many readers would like to Send some useful gifts to our men and women in the persian Gulf. They need to be remembered especially during the Holiday season when they Are half a world away from their loved ones. May i offer some suggestions first what not to Send. This list is a Short one but important. Please no Glass. No aerosol containers. No religious materials rosaries bibles stars of David Etc and no pornography a pictures of scantily Clad females or anything that might be considered sexually provocative. And now a list of items that would be welcomed enthusiastically writing paper and envelopes playing cards Board games hard Candy Cocoa packets unsalted pretzels All salted foods tend to create thirst cookies no chocolate please chocolate Mel scanned tuna and canned fruit Shower thongs lightweight socks news and sports magazines shaving soap disposable razors toothbrushes toothpaste suntan lotion shampoo Bath soap aftershave deodorant chewing gum Chopstick Fly shatters powdered drink mixes and Salve to combat heat rash. One mention in your column is sure to generate Many thousand responses. Thanks on behalf of the men and women who will be the beneficiaries. Bob Mcbee assistant director Chicago regional office department of Veteran affairs dear Bob thanks for your guidance. And now Here a the address. For army air Force and Marine corps personnel ashore in saudi Arabia any service member operation Ann Landers desert shield Apo new York 098480006. For Navy and Marine corps personnel aboard ships any service member operation Ann Landers desert shield Fpo new York 09866-0006. Keep Reading folks there a More dear Ann As you know thousands of american troops Are already in saudi Arabia and the persian Gulf. This mobilization has required the Call up of thousands of National guard and resent a citizen soldiers to join or support those sent to the Middle East. A mobilization of this Type always brings family separation. Dependents of Active duty personnel often know of support services on nearby military bases but sometimes the families left behind by the activated reservists and guardsmen need help with everyday problems and done to know where to turn. To assist those military dependents the american legion has just launched a nationwide family support network using the 4.1 million members of the legion and american legion auxiliary who live in cities and towns All Over the nation. Who knows better than veterans and their families How to respond to the needs of those left behind during a National crisis the Centrepiece of the family support network is a toll free number 1-800-786-0910, available around the clock. Most of our legionnaires have Long been aware of the great accomplishments of your a Valentines for veterans Campaign each year Ann and we think its great we Hope you will find the family support network a Public service worthy of mention Given the timeliness of the program and the obvious need. We need to reassure the men and women in the persian Gulf that not Only veterans but the whole country supports them in the Job they have been asked to do. Robert s. Turner National commander american legion c creators Syndicate a dissatisfied with military leaders Hes an ipes european edition circulation 190,000 col. Gene e. Townsend Usan commander editor in chief it. Col. Gayle w. Fix Usa Deputy commander editor in chief Marie Kominicki Bob Wicker Deane b. Mcdermott production manager managing editor circulation manager newspaper is an authorized unofficial publication for members of the overseas. Contents of the stars and stripes Are not -j1� Ocial views of or endorsed by the . 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