The Bondsteel Bullet December 2013 | Page 2

Meet Security “We have a great team here on Bondsteel; our mission is very important to each of us. Bon and Asem are an integral part of our operations, and their performance is always above and beyond,” said Wade Childs the DynCorp International project manager for force protection program Sergio Bon security guard at Camp Bondsteel How do you start your day? After a good night’s rest, I wake up and get ready for work. How long have you been working here? I arrived here in February 2012 when DynCorp took over the [security] contract. Manuel K. Asem security guard at Camp Bondsteel What do you do here at Camp Bondsteel? I work as an Armed Guard for the base. I get assigned to different duties at the gates or Force Protection Operation Center. How do you start your day? I start my day at 0545hrs, I say my morning prayers, tidy my room and take a shower. I check my e-mail. I also spend some time talking to my family via Skype or the land line while I get ready for work. I leave my room to begin my day at 0650. What is the most rewarding part of your job? To do my part in the security of the base. How long have you been working here? I started working here at Bondsteel Feb. 22, 2013. Married, Kids? Nope, none. What do you do here at Camp Bondsteel? My job description requires that I do different assignments according to the schedule assigned to me by my supervisor. I am a member of DynCorp International Force Protection that provides first line security to ensure safe and secure environment for MNBG-E KFOR at Camp Bondsteel to enable them conduct missions from Camp Bondsteel. What do you do in your down time? I either go running or to the gym, or out to Ferizaj for dinner and cafe with friends. What is the most rewarding part of your job? The most rewarding part of my job is having the opportunity to interact with people from different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. Where are you from? I was born and raised in Arizona, but reside in Nevada. Hobby or Sports? I like to work on or