The sign on the bridge reads:Tuna Bridge
In the summer of 2003, this crossing only existed as a jump across the ditch with a steep climb up the road. One sunny afternoon while CJCMOTF LTC Tom Berg and CSM Kevin Kamps were executing this crossing, they noticed a slightly exposed metal ring in one of the footholds created by many soldiers wanting to cross the street en route to the original Viper tent village. Having previously attended a landmine class (and having paid attention), they stopped movement on the gravel walkway and alerted Based Ops. The entire intersection was cordoned off, stopping Disney traffic for over 30 minutes, and EOD was brought in to unearth the potential mine. The mission was a success and EOD dug up… and unopened can of Russian tuna fish. Not long after, the bridge was constructed and named “Tuna Bridge” in honor of this event.’
LTC = Lieutenant Colonel
CSM = Command Sergeant Major
EOD = Explosive Ordnance Disposal
