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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE FOR U.S. ARMY GARRISON FORT HUNTER LIGGETT/PARKS RESERVE FORCES TRAINING AREA The Golden Guidon

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www.home.army.mil/liggett | www.home.army.mil/parks Summer 2020 Contents Commander’s Message 3

THE GOLDEN GUIDON Chaplain’s Corner 4 Official Command Publication of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett/ In the Spotlight 5 Parks Reserve Forces Training Area Garrison Highlights 11 FHL COMMAND TEAM Col. Charles Bell, Garrison Commander Training Highlights 20 David Myhres, Deputy to the Garrison Commander Community Engagements 24 Lt. Col. Stephen Stanley Deputy Garrison Commander Soldier & Employee Bulletin 26 Command Sgt. Major Mark Fluckiger, Garrison Command Sergeant Major

PRFTA COMMAND TEAM Lt. Col. Serena Johnson, Features PRFTA Commander Command Sgt. Samuel MacKenzie, • Mesa Del Ray Airport 12 PRFTA Command Sgt. Major • Garrison Asian, Pacific GOLDEN GUIDON STAFF Islanders Share Their Stories 16 Amy Phillips, FHL Public Affairs Officer Jim O’Donnell, PRFTA Public Affairs Officer • It’s What’s Inside the Heart, Cindy McIntyre, Public Affairs Specialist Not the Color That Matters 19 The Golden Guidon is an authorized quarterly publication for the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett community. Content in this publication is not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Dept. of the Army, or FHL/PRFTA.

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Greetings Team Fort Hunter Team at both installations. Liggett and Parks Reserve To demonstrate how proud I am Forces Training Area! of our diverse workforce and the strength that it brings through our There is never a dull moment, cultures, experiences and skills, I with COVID–19 (C19) keeping us asked the PAO to produce a video busy with modifications in all our to celebrate the diversity at our operations, the resurgence of two installations. I am honored to training and the leadership changes serve with you in the U.S. Army at both installations. I want to make Garrison FHL/PRFTA Team. sure you know that amidst all the Another thing not tolerated chaos and high OPTEMPO, your at our garrison is sexual Garrison Commander safety is always my top priority. harassment. The Guillen case Col. Charles R. Bell In order to protect those working is under investigation but news and living on our installations – articles report that she was afraid home from a deployment to STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK. If to report sexual harassment. DO Afghanistan and accepted a job warranted, contact your health care NOT BE AFRAID TO REPORT THIS in Arizona. With her leaving, Dave professional. Keep your supervisor UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR. Myhres will resume the DGC position. informed. We work diligently with Our Sexual Assault Response Please join me in welcoming our transient unit leaders to enforce Coordinator Harvey Walker and new Team members and give CDC and garrison C19 policies, all garrison leaders will ensure them your support, as needed. but we need your help. We can’t reports are processed, and provide To close, I’d like to remind be everywhere all the time. So if support to those in need. I hope the everyone that we exist solely to you see someone not doing the SHARP training you received in July support training and ultimately, the right thing, correct it, tactfully. We provided useful info on how to report Defense mission. What we do can are all safety officers, and have misconduct, and how to get help. Do save lives on the battlefield and a vested interest in reducing the not hesitate to contact Mr. Walker at bring troops home because they risk of C19 at our installations. any time. The FHL 24/7 emergency received good training and support Things are changing daily in the helpline is (831) 682-8746. The DoD from us. We won’t exist if we don’t C19 environment and it’s important Safe Helpline is 877-995-5247. have a training audience so we for you to stay informed. Pay If you witness any form of must provide the best customer attention to the messages from discrimination or sexual harassment service to them. Leaders must the Alert system and Public Affairs – do your part to uphold the look at the Garrison Installation Office (PAO), and use our installation Army values. See something, Strategic Sustainability Plan (ISSP) websites’ C19 pages for info and say something. I understand through this lens because that’s resources. It is important to be many of you are experiencing what’s going to make sure all our cautious, heed warnings and do what increased stress and anxiety. You Lines of Efforts are nested and you can to prepare and prevent the are not alone! Reach out to your moving the installation forward. spread of germs, but there is no need supervisors, chaplains, family Whether you are executing your to panic. Make sure you consider and friends, and subject matter job on post or at home, our mission risk assessment while off-duty as experts with your concerns. has never stopped and is ramping you would at work. Is what you are Since the last magazine, we’ve up with units trying to make up doing unnecessarily increasing said farewell to Lt. Col. Nolan and training for lost months. The PAO the risk to be exposed to C19? Command Sgt. Major Johnson while is producing a C19 safety video for There is also other news that is welcoming Lt. Col. Serena Johnson returning workforce – stay tuned. causing us stress - discrimination and Command Sgt. Major Samuel The video for transient troops and the death of Spc. Vanessa MacKenzie as the new PRFTA is posted on our website; let our Guillen, a Soldier who was Command Team. We’ve welcomed customers know to view it. For stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. the new FHL Deputy Commander, those working on post, stay safe If you have experienced any form Lt. Col. Stephen Stanley, and the and practice good C19 precautions. of discrimination at our installations, new HHC Team – Maj. Christopher immediately contact your supervisor. Lauff and 1st Sgt. Clinton Unger. COYOTE STRONG! You may also contact the Command Angelia Pinto, our DGC, returned

The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 3 CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

SUICIDE PREVENTION The Salt and Light of the World

By Chaplain (Maj.) Charles Ross, PRFTA Deputy Garrison Chaplain

I was 9 years old when my onset of COVID-19 the experts expect The strong bonds and com- mother attempted to take her a spike in suicide rates. Although it mitment in FM 22-100 are what own life right in front of my eyes. is too early to tell, all signs point to Emile Durkheim is talking about I cannot express the thoughts even more devastation than we have when he speaks of connection that went through my mind at the experienced with the pandemic itself. with society. Being in the Army, idea that I might lose my mother. So, what can we do? How can we a part of a unit, squad, or team There were just so many emotions help? Emile Durkheim, the famous is a brotherhood or sisterhood. that filled me up at that time. I 19th century French sociologist who It gives us purpose and hope. was scared for my mother, worried presented the idea that suicide is Matthew 5:13-16 says this: that she might not live, angry that not only associated with psycho- 3 “You are the salt of the she would leave me, confused logical and emotional factors, but earth. But if the salt loses its as to why she would try. Was it of social factors as well. The idea is saltiness, how can it be made something I did? Could I have that the more a person is connect- salty again? It is no longer good been a better kid? Did she not ed with their society, their family, for anything, except to be thrown love me anymore? And on and on. their church, their unit, the more out and trampled underfoot. I am 50 years old today it generates a feeling of belonging 14 “You are the light of the and more than 41 years have and a sense of purpose, and the less world. A town built on a hill passed since that day, but I still likely one is to consider suicide. cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do remember it vividly. I still have It has long been known that the people light a lamp and put it my mother today and we recently practice of faith mitigates suicidal under a bowl. Instead they put talked about what happened all thoughts, feelings, and intentions, it on its stand, and it gives light those years ago. She told me she because of the inherent belief that to everyone in the house. 16 thought she was doing the best we are all a part of something bigger In the same way, let your light for everyone by leaving. She was than us, something transcendent. shine before others, that they in a dark place and life seemed But one does not have to be reli- may see your good deeds and so flavorless. In her mind she gious in order to obtain a sense of glorify your Father in heaven. felt like she was doing the best belonging. The Army has known We are the salt and light of the for me and my other siblings and that a sense of belonging is import- earth. We have purpose and hope. she knew no other way out. This ant in order for a unit to operate Having community and commit- is a tragic story for many people efficiently and effectively, which is ment to each other requires us in the same boat, going through why unit cohesion is so important. to look out for those around us, life with no light and no flavor. FM 22-100 describes cohesion to bring flavor where life seems Suicide is a worldwide problem as the commitment of Soldiers of bland. Salt blocks the bitterness and I have lost too many friends all ranks to each other and their and enhances the sweet. Light and family to this phenomenon. willingness to fight and sacrifice illuminates where life seems More than 1 million people world- personal safety. It is a product of dark and chases the shadows wide take their lives every year. the bonding of Soldiers with each back. This is the importance of More than 48,000 people died by other and the bonding of leaders salt and light in the world. suicide in the U.S. last year, and it and subordinates. Cohesion requires The Army has terrific programs is the 10th leading cause of death. strong bonds of mutual respect, for suicide prevention and inter- That is a rate of 14 per 100,000 trust, confidence, and understand- vention, but programs are nothing people. In the military the rate is ing within units. This cohesion 25 per 100,000 people. With the creates a sense of belonging. Continued on page 5 The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 4 IN THE SPOTLIGHT FORT HUNTER LIGGETT YOUTH OF THE YEAR

NALEAH DANIELS, the FHL Youth of the Year is competing against other California youths for the prestigious honor of being selected as 2020 California Military Youth of the Year. She delivers her speech to judges at the end of June. She is the first youth from FHL to compete for this coveted title. If selected, she will compete with other states for the 2020 Boys and Girls Club of America Military Youth of the Year award. The winner of the national competition receives a college grant and has the opportunity to meet the U.S. President. She is the daughter of Child Youth Services Merrilee Daniels and Network Enterprise Center Alton Daniels. (Courtesy photo)

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER - Continued from page 4

without people to execute them and administer them, and are only as effective as the people who use them. So, I ask you, are you your brother or sister’s keeper? Will you bear the burden of others? Will you be the salt and light in the lives of those who need it? I was 9-years-old when a suicide attempt changed my life. My mother looks back and acknowledges that her logic makes no sense in hindsight. We all would have been worse off without her. She just needed someone in her life that would bring the light and who would season her life. She found it, and so can you. We all can make a difference. You don’t have to be superhuman, you just have to be salt and light. A pinch of salt opens up mounds of flavor and even a candle can illuminate a whole room. You can bring that sense of community. Whether we are deployed, back in the States, sheltered in place due to COVID-19, or at work. We are in this together.

The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 5 FEATURE

In celebration of the Army’s birthday, we honored the Soldiers, Veterans and Army Civilians at Fort Hunt- er Liggett and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area. The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett is “Army Strong” because of its wealth of diversity. We are rich in experiences and also in the professions that our workforce represent.

1st row: PRFTA Housing Manager Kathy Vargas enlisted in the Army at age 17, and served a total of 32 years as a Military Police in the active and reserve forces. PRFTA Public Affairs Officer Jim O’Donnell served 24 years in the Navy as a Mass Communications Specialist. FHL Alcohol and Drug Control Officer Theresa Martinez served 10 years in the Army as a behavioral science specialist. Carlos Trevino, the Director of the FHL Logistics Readiness Center (LRC), served as a logistics officer. Staff Sgt. Christopher Northlewis is Truck Master/Range Inspector at FHL and served 4.5 years in the regular Army and 10 years in the Army Reserve. Garrison Safety Officer Kelly Atwell served a total of 21 years in the Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve and Army Reserve. 2nd row: FHL Plans Specialist Joel Pean served 22 years in the Regular Army as a combat engineer, drill sergeant and drill sergeant instructor. Cindy McIntyre, the FHL Public Affairs Specialist, served in the Women’s Army Corps as a voice radio operator for two years. Training Chief Art Watson was drafted in 1969 at age 18. He served as a plumber and an infantry Soldier, and retired from the Army in 1993. FHL LRC staff Byron Nakagawa served in the Army and Army Reserve for 32 years. FHL contractor Jacob Lucas was an Army combat engineer. FHL Public Affairs Officer Amy Phillips served in the Army National Guard and Army Reserve as a brigade journalist and a PAO for a total of 13 years.

We are individuals yet bonded together as a Team by the Army mission, and the Army values. FEATURE IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many graduates were not able to be formally recognized for their achievements in their schools. To support the youth at both installations, Family and MWR hosted graduation ceremonies in June to honor their achievements. Participants ranged from 5th to 12th grades. Every youth received a certificate and a special gift.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Top left, Fort Hunter Liggett youth:

Front row L-R: Fifth graders Matthew McKenzie, Natalie Cline and Jeremiah Lucas. Back row L-R: Twelth graders Shadrach Brown, Naleah Daniels, Cris Magalona III; eighth graders Alyssa Kowalski and Tabitha Brown.

Bottom left: Parks Reserve Forces Training Area youth:

High School seniors L-R: Ethan L. Collazo-Rodriguez, Sean Ri- vera and Cole R. Wilson pictured with Parks Commander Lt. Col. Jennifer Nolan and Command Sgt. Major Jason Johnson.

Not pictured are the 5th and 8th grader graduates that were part of the celebrations: Gabriel Sandiford, Ian Kindess, Soleil Sevier, San- tino Sevier, Armand Samuels, Addison Brown, Olivia Suyat Michael Suyat, and Raelyn Crespin.

We appreciate USAA for spon- soring the FHL event, and USO Northern California Chapter for the PRFTA event. (No U.S. Army or Federal endorsement implied)

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FHL EMPLOYEE-SOLDIER RECOGNITION/AWARDS CEREMONY

FHL conducted an awards ceremony at the Cybrary which was broadcasted via Facebook Live, June 11, 2020. Right: Kelly Atwell, Safety Officer, received the Civilian Service Commendation Medal. Below 1st row: Soldiers awarded the Army Commendation Medal: HHC Commander Maj. Michael Dyrdahl, HHC 1st Sgt. Aaron Halter, and Range Operations Sgt. 1st Class Rimoni Ianu and Staff Sgt. Julius Williams (not pictured). Ralph Blatz received a Civilian Service Certificates of Achievement (CSCA). 2nd row: Joel Pean, Joe Ping and Denise Hays (not pictured) also received the CSCA. Several law enforcement staff received the Commander’s Coins: Police Officer John Stuart, and Security Guards Cody Coulter and Bruce Peters. Others not pictured are Victor Bontoyan, James Bushey, Barry Krehnbrink, Danny Martinez, Yeng Vang, and Shane Weible. (Photos by Bryan Lee, FMWR)

Range Safety Inspector Staff Sgt. Mark Eda received the Army Commendation Medal for his outstanding service from 2017-2020. He also received a plaque from co-workers of the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security. He is pictured on left with Garrison Commander Col. Charles Bell and Garrison HHC Commander Maj. Michael Dyrdahl. Eda’s next assignment is in Hawaii. (Photo by Amy Phillips, FHL Public Affairs)

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NEW PRFTA LEADERSHIP

Top: Lt. Col. Jennifer Nolan (seated) handed over the Parks Reserve Forces Training Area command to Lt. Col. Serena D. Johnson, June 19. Col. Charles Bell, Fort Hunter Liggett Garrison Commander, was the reviewing official. Maj. Gen. Alberto Rosende, Senior Commander, was a special guest. The senior leaders recognized the long list of achievements the outgoing commander accomplished during her two-year command. One of her many accomplishments was the first PRFTA intergovernmental agreement with the City of Dublin. She faced numerous challenges such as numerous power outages and a housing crisis, and handled them with grace and effectiveness. Johnson made her first address to the installation and the small group of attendees via Facebook Live. She looks forward to meeting the garrison community. (Photo by Amy Phillips, FHL Public Affairs)

Left: PRFTA Commander Serena Johnson transferred the Installation Command Sgt. Major duties from Command Sgt. Major Jason Johnson to Master Sergeant Michael Rivera during a Relinquishment of Responsibility Cere- mony, June 25. Command Sgt. Major Johnson received the Army Commendation Medal for his services to the installation. (Photo by Jim O’Donnell, PRFTA Public Affairs)

Farewell & Best of Luck FHL held a farewell dinner for Deputy to the Garrison Com- mander Dave Myhres (top), Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Jason McKenzie (bottom left), HHC Commander Maj. Michael Dyrdahl and HHC 1st Sgt. Aaron Halter (bottom right), June 20, at the historic Hacienda. Myhres briefly vacated the DGC position when Angelia Pinto returned for a month. Since her departure, Myhres, again resumes his position as the DGC. Garrison Commander Col. Charles Bell and members of the workforce lauded the garrison leaders for the achievements and service to the garrison and the community.

McKenzie and Dyrdahl both received prestigious regimental awards for excellence in their field. Other awards and parting gifts were also presented, and Myhres received a special roasting. (Photos by Amy Phillips, FHL Public Affairs)

The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 9 Fort Hunter Liggett’s new challenge coin was designed by 16-year-old Emily Beckner, daughter of former SATCOM Soldier Sgt. Stacey Beckner. Garrison Command Sgt. Major Mark Emily Beckner Fluckiger asked her to collaborate with him (Courtesy photo) to create a new coin design earlier this year. (Photo by Amy Phillips, FHL Public Affairs)

FHL Deputy to the Garrison Com- FHL welcomed its new deputy The USAG FHL/PRFTA Fellows con- mander, Angelia Pinto, returned in commander in July. Lt. Col. Ste- tinue to meet and develop leader- June and transitioned in July to phen M. Stanley hails from of New ship skills. Some of the training thus her new assignment in Arizona. Orleans, Louisiana. He enlisted in far includes leadership skills, net- She received numerous awards the Army National Guard in 1992 working, delegation, team building, for her deployment as Mayor of and earned a direct commission and developing quality feedback. Forward Operating Base Camp in 1999. He holds a Bachelor’s The Fellows were also assigned to Marmal, Afghanistan. Pinto is Degree in Criminal Justice and a read a professional development pictured with Garrison Commander Masters of Public Administration. book and provide a book report. The Col. Charles Bell during her farewell His Assumption of Responsibility program culminates with a team event on July 24. (Photo by Cindy is scheduled in August. His full bio project and graduation in December. McIntyre, FHL Public Affairs available on the FHL website. (Photo by Talia Wesley, FHL DHR)

The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 10 GARRISON HIGHLIGHTS

NEW FHL HHC TEAM

Maj. Christopher Lauff and 1st Sgt. Clinton Unger assumed their duties as the new FHL HHC Team on July 24. Lauff, above left with wife, began his military career as an enlisted Soldier and was commissioned as an officer in 2006. His previous assignment was S3, 365th Engineer Battalion, Schuylkill Haven, Penn. 1st Sgt. Clinton Unger enlisted in the Army in De- Photos and videos from the HHC Change of Command and Change cember of 2003. His previous assignment was Chief of Responsibilities ceremonies, along with the new team’s biogra- Instructor, Delta Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Special phies, are available on the FHL Facebook page. (Photos by Cindy Warfare Training Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg. McIntyre, FHL Public Affairs)

Dr. Tara Schoenwetter of Leidos The FHL Fire Department pro- FHL Family, Morale, Welfare and conducts quarterly testing of soil vided the Logistics Readiness Recreation facilities are enhanced and water to record levels of deplet- Center personnel training on how by murals painted by King City ed uranium (DU) at FHL. While it is to properly sanitize their work artist Steven “Stitch” Campos. Go not known for sure, weapons using areas and maintenance bays, to the CYS, De Anza Sports Center DU may have been used on FHL May 14. It’s critical for everyone and Teen Center to see the paint- between 1961 and 1971. The Army to routinely sanitize work area ings. Stitch was part of a group of and the Army Corps of Engineers and properly wear and dispose local artists commissioned by the are trying to determine where these of personal protective equipment non-proft group, King City in Bloom, radioactive rounds were used, and (PPE). Each garrison directorate is that painted historical murals found to monitor the environment effects authorized PPE - check with LRC throughout King City. (Photo by they may pose, if present. (Photo for your supply. (Courtesy photo) Amy Phillips, FHL Public Affairs) by Kelly Atwell, FHL Safety Officer)

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MESA DEL RAY AIRPORT

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1943 photo of the Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Mesa Del Rey Flight School, King City, California. The airfield was built on a 249-acre tract owned by the Spreckels Sugar Company who leased it to the King City. The city then subleased the property to the school. Construction took place during the winter of 1940-1941, the wettest in 25 years. The school welcomed the first cadets in March 1941.

By Chaplain (Maj.) Cesar and Trescony Auxiliary Fields. SB2C Curtiss Helldiver. In the short Rodriguez, FHL Family Life Chaplain The Army hired civilian con- time that it was a Naval station, tractors as flight instructors and hundreds of men were trained to be During World War II, there were required them to be members of fighter and torpedo bomber pilots. 62 training fields in California used the Army Reserve as commissioned In December 15, 1945 the to train Army Air Corps Cadets, officers. Cadets were trained to Mesa Del Rey Airfield was re- one of them being the Mesa Del fly the Ryan PT-21 and PT-22, turned to King City. A portion Rey Airport (MDLA) located in our and Stearman PT-13 and PT-17. was sold to Basic Vegetable neighboring King City. The Army The flight school included Products in 1957. Today, MDLA is chose California due to the year- barracks, mess hall, administrative a public airport managed by an round favorable flying conditions. and classroom facilities, hangers, Airport Advisory Committee. MDLA was adjacent to the Post Exchange, a hospital, and a Southern Pacific Railroad which USO. The administrative building Airport information and photos allowed the Army to easily trans- is now the Rava Ranch Business from http://www.militarymuse- port cadets from all over the Park. They display historical photos um.org/NAASKingCity.html and country for training. Ten thousand and airplane parts in the building http://www.kingcity.com/for-res- cadets trained at MDLA from 1941- to preserve the history of MDLA. idents/mesa-del-rey-airport 1945. This location was chosen In 1945, the Navy took over and also because there were four other commissioned the station as an airfields from Greenfield to San auxiliary of Alameda. They quickly Ardo that cadets got to fly to and brought in newer aircrafts such as from: Bernard, Hanson, Sorenson, Avengers, FM-2 Wildcats, and one Continued on page 13 The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 12 Continued from page 12

This is part of a series of articles providing historical information on Fort Hunter Liggett and other military sites in California during the WWII era. These articles are based on the presentations given during the FHL 79th Anniversary event, Jan. 10, 2020.

The PT-13 Kaydet was a primary trainer, the first airplane a cadet would fly. Even more importantly, this was the aircraft they would solo in before receiving their pilot wings. (U.S. Air Force photo) Go to this website to see photos of the restoration of this aircraft and interesting facts, such as the use of dry ice to blast off old paint: https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/ Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/579880/13-cool-facts- about-the-world-war-ii-pt-13/.

Mesa Del Rey Airport today

The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 13 Both installations are keeping their communities informed through virtual town halls and a variety of platforms, to include COVID-19 web pages and Facebook.

FHL: https://home.army.mil/liggett/index.php/ about/Garrison/public-affairs/covid-19 and https:// www.dvidshub.net/feature/FHLCOVID19

PRFTA: https://home.army.mil/parks/index.php/coronavirus

Both installations are at HPCON C and have enhanced screen- THE ing at gates. The FHL Commissary and PX at both installations remain open to service those living and working on post.

ARMY Some new projects since April include a Guess Who contest of employees with face masks, a series of Wellness videos to pro- GOES vide tips on how to stay resilient during these trying times, and I Serve Because posters to recognize veterans and employees. ROLLING ALONG!

Fort Hunter Liggett and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area are Ready and Resilient. Our #1 priority is 1 2 protecting the

garrison community. Guess Who?

3 Salazar A. 4. Fash L. 3. Atwell K. 4 Answers to Guess Who contest: 1. C. McIntyre 2. 2. McIntyre C. 1. contest: Who Guess to Answers COVID-19 has placed many new challenges and stresses on the workforce and their families. The garrison Religious Support Office is hosting a series of Wellness videos to promote workforce resiliency. The first video is an informal roundtable discussion with the Wellness Team comprised of the garrison commander, chaplains, Army Commu- nity Services and Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention program managers. Some topics discussed include positive ways to deal with stress, staying connected and how to speak to teens about COVID-19. Videos posted on DVIDS and Facebook. All garrison products are available at: https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/FHL-PAO

The Army found that one of the best readily available materials to use in a homemade face covering is 4-ply microfiber cloth which can be found in the cleaning section of most big box stores. It filters out over 75 percent of particles. In comparison, the N95 mask used by healthcare workers in hospitals can filter 95 percent of particles or greater. Learn more: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/368127/us-army-laboratory-tests-best-homemade-face-covering-materials

TELL US HOW YOU ARE STAYING READY & RESILENT! Contact the FHL or Get the latest California COVID-19 information, health alerts, how to PRFTA Public Affairs protect yourself, what to do if you’re Office with your sick, COVID-19 map, data from stories or ideas to each county, and much more: help garrison stay https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pro- engaged and promote grams/CID/DCDC/Pages/Im- resiliency. munization/ncov2019.aspx

There are 25 public health labs con- The Army is working with scientists and researchers to devel- ducting COVID-19 testing throughout op a vaccine and therapeutic treatments to fight COVID-19. the state. The Richmond Laboratory General Gustave F. Perna was nominated as Chief Operations will provide diagnostic testing with- Officer of Operation Warp Speed (OWS). OWS is a $10B historic in a 48-hour turnaround time. This inter-agency partnership utilizing the best in HHS Science means California public health officials with DOD Logistics and Capacity whose mission is to create will get test results sooner, so that the COVID-19 vaccine, provide clinical trials and distribute patients will get the best care. 300 million vaccines by Jan 2021. Learn more: https://www. hhs.gov/about/news/2020/06/16/fact-sheet-explaining-operation-warp-speed.html

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MAY ASIAN, PACIFIC is also from the Philippines and ISLANDERS HERITAGE MONTH was raised on the island of Luzon. “The typical village, or barrio, I Family, Duty, Loyalty grew up in was characterized by strong family values and faith in Key Elements of God,” she said. Her parents taught Asian American, her a strong work ethic and values. “They taught me to believe and Pacific Islander trust God, to respect our elders, Culture to work hard, and to be humble. I learned to overcome life’s challenges through these values.” Littlefield and her siblings By Cindy McIntyre, homes, may they be strangers worked on the farm planting rice, FHL Public Affairs or friends,” she said. “Everyone tobacco and corn, and tending is called ‘Auntie’ and ‘Uncle.’” the cattle and water buffalo that Asian Americans and Pacific Smith said some of her fondest tilled the fields. Her parents Islanders have long served with memories are conversations with made sure they received an distinction in all branches of her grandfather. “He explained to education so the children didn’t the military service, even when me that, despite our background “end up as farmers like them.” they were in segregated units or as landowners, not everything However, she said that now placed in internment camps. should be handed to me and that living in a “land of plenty” she Byron Nakagawa’s father served if I want something, I will have appreciates that many Filipinos in the U.S. Army during World War to work for it. He has instilled in in the barrio are happy and con- II, even though his family was sent me the value of hard work and to tent with very little. “They get up to an internment camp in northern never be ashamed of rolling up early every day to work hard in California. Two of his dad’s brothers your sleeves and getting dirty.” the fields, but in the evening they served in the Army during World She tries to pass those Filipino come home relaxed and happy, War II, four during the Korean values down to her son. “Hos- and have a good time eating, War, and one was in the Navy. pitable, loving, loyal, dedicated singing karaoke with neighbors, “Family has always been and most of all, hard-working. We always surrounded by children.” important,” said Nakagawa, a always have a happy disposition Littlefield is retired from the supply tech in the Property Book in life and that no matter what life U.S. Army Reserve and says, Office of the Fort Hunter Liggett, throws at us, we always put a smile “I see the Army as a model for Logistics Readiness Center. “My on our faces and bravely face it.” embracing different ethnicities fondest memories were of family Natividad “Naty” Littlefield, reunions and get-togethers.” Director of Resource Management, “The military (now) is lot more Continued on page 17 merit based,” said Nakagawa. It took the end of World War II to prove that “a Soldier’s a Soldier” and units were no longer segregated on the basis of race or eth- nicity. “I’ve served in the military. I vote. I try to be a good citizen.” Annelle Smith, Public Works Engineer Technician, grew up in the Philippines and moved to the U.S. in 2009. She echoes the importance Nakagawa and his platoon sergeant in Germany. Nelly Smith (left) at age five with her cousin Jo- (Courtesy photo) Ann eating ice cream after returning from a visit of strong family ties in her culture. to the dentist. “It was a treat for being brave and “We welcome everyone in our taking all the pain,” she said. (Courtesy photo)

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Continued from page 16 The Army’s theme for celebrat- and cultures,” she said. “This is about different cultures, to better ing Asian American & Pacific one of the Army’s defining values understand each other.” However, Islander Heritage Month in May and what makes it the strong or- she makes one thing clear. “I’m was “Unite our Nation by Em- ganization that it has become.” an American, and that’s that.” powering Equality.” There are Although Amy Phillips is Ms. Kathy Ng’s father was now 28 Asian and 19 Pacific “100 percent Chinese,” she imprisoned as an illegal alien but Islander subgroups represent- says, more than that, she is was later able to gain citizenship 100 percent American. by enlisting in the Army Air Force ing a vast array of languages A former Army Reserve officer in WWII, said Ng, who is the Deputy and cultures currently serving and now the Public Affairs Officer Director and a Contracting Officer’s in the U.S. Army. at Fort Hunter Liggett, Phillips says, Representative at the Network “I lived in many states while my Enterprise Center. Both of her husband was serving in the Army, parents were from Canton province. THE 1ST FILIPINO and often, I was the lone non- “When my mother was 11, the REGIMENT TRAINED white person.” That’s a contrast family fled China to escape the to the life she had growing up. Japanese invasion,” she said. “My AT FHL IN 1942 “I was born in Hong Kong grandmother died in childbirth when it was still a British colo- and my mother had to care for ny – my first passport was red her siblings. My father passed for English citizens. We moved when I was three so my mother to Holland, and then to New York had to raise four of us as a single City in 1976. I grew up mostly parent. My siblings and I were in a Chinese community.” the first ones to have college Her immigrant family members degrees in our family and we all all worked in the garment industry, have children who are doing well.” which had mostly Chinese workers She visited her parents’ village at that time. “I spent my childhood in 1998. “The homes are very old in factories,” said Phillips. “I’d do and most of the people are very On April 1, 1942, the War Dept. homework in the dark, narrow poor,” she reminisced. “We are initially activated the 1st Filipino and mice-infested hallways and very lucky to be here in America. Battation but the Battalion grew stairs. I took naps in the cloth Although in the larger metropolitan so quickly that on July 13, the bins and used the floor-to ceiling areas it is more developed and command became the 1st Fili- clothing racks as my jungle gym. they had modern conveniences.” pino Regiment. They trained at I got yelled at a lot, of course.” Ng said she is thankful for her the Hunter Military Reservation Phillips appreciates the Ar- heritage and for the opportunities (shown above) through the sum- my’s ethnic observances. “I think offered by the Army the same as mer of 1942 before deploying to it’s important for people to learn anyone. “I am very appreciative of the Pacific theater. (Photo from my ancestors and their struggles.” the “Camp Roberts Trainer, Vol. Two, Nos. 1-6 Inclusive,” 1942) To read the full story and see all the photos: https://www.dvidshub. Learn more about Asian net/news/371769/family-duty-loy- Americans & Pacific Island- alty-key-elements-asian-amer- ers who served in the past ican-pacific-islander-culture and those serving today:

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By Amy Phillips, ent effect on him. There was a sting within the Black community.” FHL Public Affairs to the word “because there was so Pean discovered that racial much passion behind it,” said Pean. differences are also within the Black Born in Haiti and raised in the Pean confided to his older cultures. “Black America told me I United States, Management Analyst brother George that something was different because of the words Joel Pean was subject to racial dis- didn’t seem right. A couple of days that came out of my mouth and the crimination as a child but has never later, as he was leaving his house way I was dressed as a Haitian.” let those experiences define him. to deliver newspapers, he was He thinks that it was a good thing Cross burnings, bullets shot at accosted by a group of white boys. people told him he was different. his home and street fights marred George, who fortuitously woke up “By being different…I didn’t have Pean’s childhood. He always knew late for work that morning, came any group obligation to hang out there were those that didn’t like him to Pean’s rescue and fought by his with people,” Pean said. He does because of his skin color. Racism side. Out of nowhere, a car drove not like the peer pressure that was never discussed by his parents, up and the driver told them to get comes with fitting in with groups. and the only lesson he was taught in the car if they wanted to survive. Pean says he’s had a troubled was to not be out at certain neigh- The driver was a white male. past, but it wasn’t from racism. The borhoods at night. Most lessons he “How can this culture hate me, lack of a stable home and a father learned on his own on the streets. but the same culture save me?” he couldn’t get along with made him His parents’ separation led his said Pean. It took him some time to very depressed. He contemplated father to move him and his three process the experience but even- suicide and his brother rescued him siblings from Haiti to Brooklyn in tually, he deduced, “It’s not about from a rooftop once. “I’m recovered the 1970s. As a child, he didn’t let the color. There’s just plain (bleep) because now I have people that rely those that used the N-word bother people out there. I had the hate on me.” This gave him a reason to him. “There was so much chaos from the Black side, too. Hate is live, to abolish the dark thoughts. in my house that it really didn’t from inside someone.” He wishes he He encourages people with suicidal bother me…All I wanted was to go could go back in time and thank the inclinations to reach out to others to school and eat my Sloppy Joes.” man that saved him and his brother. because they are not alone. When his father remarried, they The Pean family then moved Pean served in the Army from moved to Long Island, where they to Boston’s African American 1984-2006, which allowed him to were the first Black family in the community. “You had to go really travel and meet many different neighborhood. Unfortunately, that far to South Boston where we people. He was a combat engineer, didn’t go very well. The cross burn- heard, if you’re Black, don’t go but the highlight of his career ing in his yard and people shooting there at night,” said Pean. Because was a tour as a drill sergeant. at his family’s house were enough to he lived away from the non-Black send them packing. Pean said that communities, “we just dealt this time, the N-word had a differ- with the problems that existed Continued on page 19 The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 18 (Photo on page 18) Joel and Eike Pean at 2018 Community Expo (Photo by Cindy McIntyre, FHL Public Affairs)

(Photo on page 19) FHL Management Analyst Joel Pean at far left with his siblings in Brook- lyn, New York. (Courtesy photo)

IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE THE HEART, NOT THE COLOR, THAT MATTERS

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Pean met his wife Eike while a Master of Science in Applied has “always protected me, she did stationed in Germany, and they Industrial Math. His passion is in everything she could.” The third have been married for 32 years. teaching, and hopes to return to it person that played a significant role Marrying a German lady was an one day. Pean started his career in his life is his high school English issue to others but not for Pean. at Fort Hunter Liggett as an in- teacher. She saw potential in him He says he looks at people through tern and now is part of the Plans, and helped him get into the Uni- their hearts, not their color. As a Analysis, and Integration Office. versity of Massachusetts at Am- bonus of his marriage, Pean de- He enjoys learning about the big herst, through the Upward Bound veloped a great relationship with picture of the garrison mission. program. One of Pean’s goals is to his father-in-law. “They accepted Pean was the guest speaker of find that teacher and ask her “How me and he was the father I was the Fort Hunter Liggett’s Caribbean did you know?” and to thank her. always looking for,” said Pean. Heritage Month Observance in “I’m one of the luckiest guys Pean earned a Bachelor of June. He shared some highlights of in the world,” said Pean. Science in Mathematics, was a his life and recognized three people teacher for several years and that are very important to him. In then went back to school to earn addition to his brother, his mother

Since 2006, June has been des- ignated as Caribbean American Heritage Month by Presidential Proclamation. The month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean American people and their contribution to the United States of Amer- ica. Explore the National Archives to see the wide variety of records relating to Caribbean Americans and their history: Archives.gov. Picture: Street scene in St. Thom- as, Virgin Islands, 1919. (National Archives Identifier 45545527)

The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 19 TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS

The 79th Theater Sustainment Command conducted its Best Warrior Competition at Fort Hunter Liggett, July 13-19. To mitigate COVID-19 spread, Soldier’s temperatures are checked daily and face masks are worn when appropriate. The six-day competition challenges participants on their warrior skills, critical thinking, leadership and more. There are many levels of this competition which culminates at the Army-level competition in the fall. Learn more about the competition here: https://www.army.mil/ bestwarrior (Photo by the 79th TSC Public Affairs)

FHL has a series of videos highlighting training capabilities and providing a glimpse of what goes on behind the scences at each directorate.

Check out the videos and many other products at: https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/FHL-PAO

Maj. Gen. Alberto Rosende (USAG FHL/PRFTA Senior Commander and Commanding General of the 63rd Readiness Division, Maj. Gen. Steven Ainsworth (84th Training Command Commanding General) and Brig. Gen. Stephen Iacovelli (94th Training Division Command- er) visited FHL for a coordination briefing and reconnaissance of the Army Reserve’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) course. Rosende and Iacovelli also visited the Medical Aid Station to discuss opportunities for Army Reserve dental units to utilize the facility. (Photo by Amy Phillips, FHL Public Affairs) The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 20 By Moira Trevisan, NEW JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE Special Projects Officer COURSE AT FORT HUNTER LIGGETT Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) recently completed a project to develop a new training capability effort,” said Liz Clark, DPW En- maintenance personnel and to support the Army Reserve’s vironmental Division Chief. “The equipment to service the JLTV. Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) work was completed by the Roads According to the U.S. Army Operator New Equipment Training & Grounds crew within the small Acquisition Support Center's web- (OPNET) course. It is designed to window of dry weather during the site, the JLTV “Family of Vehicles train drivers on the new vehicle Central California rainy season.” (FoV) is an Army-led, joint-service and test it on various terrain According to William Duckworth, program designed to replace a conditions. The first class at FHL DPTMS Range Planner, the new portion of each service’s light is scheduled for August 2020. rough terrain course has a total tactical wheeled vehicle fleets The JLTV course managers of 12 stations requiring the JLTV while closing an existing capability conducted a site visit in December drivers to maneuver through var- gap. ” There are two variants of 2019, to determine if the instal- ious driving conditions. Students the JLTV FoV – 4-seat Combat lation could support the course. navigate through fields with rocks, Tactical Vehicle (CTV) and the FHL was deemed to be a viable sand bars, pothole-filled roads and 2-seat (Combat Support Vehicle training site and the course man- trails, narrow alleyways, sloped (CSV) – all designed to provide the agers provided requirements to terrain/trails, and fallen trees/ warfighter with significantly more the installation. The directorates logs. The stations are named the protection against multiple threats. of Plans, Training Mobilization Slide Slope, Angled Log Crawl, Log For more information: https:// and Security (DPTMS) and Public Crawl, Brake Modulation, Sand asc.army.mil/web/portfolio-item/ Works (DPW) analyzed the training Pit, Pot Holes, Rock Garden, Pre- cs-css-joint-light-tactical-vehicle/ requirements and found a suitable cision Beam, and Precision Alley. “This is part of the Army and location to build the course. FHL is an ideal place for troop Army Reserve modernization The team also used infor- training with its extensive and program, and the installation mation and best practices from varied terrain spread over 165,000 provides the means to make it the existing JLTV course at Fort acres, and good weather most of happen,” said Art Watson, DPTMS McCoy, Wisconsin. Construction the year. DPTMS provides a broad Chief Training Division. “Fort Hunt- of the driving course at FHL range of support to units such er Liggett is looking forward to began in February 2020. as billeting, a variety of weapons hosting the new JLTV course and “It was a great collaboration qualification ranges and high-tech supporting the Defense mission.” between the engineers, Geographic simulators. The 63rd Readiness To see a video of the Information Systems (GIS), envi- Division Equipment Concentration course: https://www.youtube. ronmental specialists, and Roads Site (ECS) at FHL will support com/watch?v=ROm04U6F- & Grounds to support a critical the OPNET course with trained 4B4&feature=youtu.be

The Rock Wall obstacle The Pot Holes obstacle The Log Crawl obstacle

The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 21 25L ‘POP-UP’ TRAINING TESTS INSTALLATION SUPPORT CAPABILITIES

Staff Sgt. Theodore Gillilan, High Tech Regional Training Site – Maintenance based in Sacramento, is the 25L (Cable Systems Installer-Maintainer) MOS primary instructor demonstrating how to properly tie knots to secure the cables to poles in order to reduce drag.

By Amy Phillips, test how support services can said Specialist Adan Garcia, FHL Public Affairs Office be provided with COVID-19 pre- 820th Tactical Installation Net- ventive measures in place. work Enhanced Company (TIN-E) A small “pop-up” 25L (Cable “The safety of our community based in Seagoville, Texas. Systems Installer-Maintainer) and the training audience is of The Garrison acquired and reclassification course for deploying utmost concern to me, so it is installed the telephone poles Soldiers was held at Fort Hunter critical that we get things right and above-ground vault trainers Liggett from May 8 to June 7. This before opening up the post for (also known as manholes) re- course is normally conducted at larger training activities,” said quired for the course, provided the High Tech Regional Training Fort Hunter Liggett Garrison catered meals, barracks, and the Site – Maintenance (HTRTS-M) Commander, Col. Charles Bell. coordination of COVID-19 testing located in Sacramento, California. Three instructors from HTRTS-M at Mee Memorial Hospital. According to the HTRTS-M provide the training, which in- Course Instructor, Master Ser- Commandant, Major Sean Taylor, cludes 240 academic hours. The geant Alan J. Shanahan, said that “We chose Fort Hunter Liggett to instructors, along with the eight the course content for active 25L conduct this one-time training, students, were tested for COVID-19 Advanced Individual Training (AIT) as opposed to where we normally at Mee Memorial Hospital in King conducted at Fort Gordon by the teach in Sacramento, because City prior to arrival, and isolated Signal Center of Excellence, and of the ability to restrict the in the Operational Readiness the HTRTS-M re-class training are students to an area due to the Training Complex (ORTC) for 72 almost identical. The distinction is current COVID-19 environment.” hours before training started. that the re-class course is shorter, Using plans and lessons Traveling from their home more intense and faster paced, learned from Installations that station to Fort Hunter Liggett was and can pose challenges to some. have resumed large-scale train- not challenging for the Soldiers. “I ing, this pop-up course gives got a row to myself on the plane, the Garrison an opportunity to and the bus ride was comfortable,”

Continued on page 23 The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 22 Continued from page 22 NCOA PARKS RECOGNIZED FOR HOLDING 1ST VIRTUAL ARMY RESERVE BLC

“Often when climbing poles, students experience anxiety, fear, and exhilaration. These emotions may cause increased heart rate, blood pressure and respiration. Any one of these situations is dangerous when the classroom is 30 feet up,” said Shanahan. In addition, the more "seasoned" students find it challenging to climb up and down the telephone poles and into underground chambers. NCO Academy Parks was recognized for its superior efforts during COVID-19 also poses unique the execution of the first virtual Army Reserve Basic Leader challenges during training. “We had Course during the virtual Commandants Training Council meeting, to develop a strong awareness of May 20. Sergeants 1st Class Mario Quintero (Senior Small Group distancing, bodily fluids control, Leader) and David Sandoval (Senior Human Resources NCO) sanitation procedures, and constant received coins for excellence from Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy hand-washing,” said Shanahan. He Sellars (NCOE Commandant) for their invaluable contribution to also said that the use of masks the mission’s success. Adjusting to the new normal and finding fogs safety goggles, and makes creative ways around the COVID-19 restrictions are important “communicating at less than a yell for the way-ahead in our organization. (Courtesy photos) difficult,” so when social distancing is possible, students were allowed to remove their face masks. “The accelerated pace of the class makes it hard for active component to success on the percent over the next eight years. listening, but having the food de- battlefield. “It is undeniable that HTRTS-M is the only training livered is a perk,” said Specialist the lineman is now, and will con- location for the 25L reclassification Benjamin Bingham, also with the tinue to be, an integral part of the course and falls under 5th Brigade, 820th Signal Company (TIN). ‘shoot, move, communicate’ formula 102nd Training Division-Maneuver Students in the 25L military for success,” said Shanahan. Support. The 102nd TD is a gener- occupational specialty (MOS) One of the many benefits of ating force executing the U.S. Army are primarily responsible for the being an Army Reserve Soldier Training and Doctrine Command maintenance of cable/wire com- is that the skills acquired are foundational capabilities of building munications systems, communi- transferable to the civilian sec- and improving readiness by provid- cation security devices and other tor. During this course students ing mission-critical, combat-ready associated equipment. Some of the learn skills that prepare them Soldiers to the Army and Joint specific tasks they learn include for their Electronic Technicians Warfighter that are trained, compe- the installation, troubleshooting, Association (ETA) Fiber Optics tent, lethal, and globally responsive and maintenance of tactical and Technician (FOT) certification. to deter conflicts, protect national commercial cable systems, tele- “These are valuable civilian cer- interests, and win our Nation’s wars. communications equipment, and tifications that demonstrate their “The support we received from alarm/fire-suppression systems. skill level. The comparable vocation Fort Hunter Liggett has been great, The MOS/field requires Soldiers to in the civilian sector is Telecom right in line with the type of support work in confined spaces such as Technician,” said Brian Parrotte, we would normally receive from underground vaults and manholes, HTRTS-M Executive Officer. Accord- our home station,” said Shanahan. or high on a utility pole, and is ing to the Occupational Outlook more physically demanding than Handbook (https://www.bls.gov/ other communications specialties. ooh/), the civilian lineman/installer Communications is a key occupation is expected to grow four

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FHL hosted its first community The garrison celebrated Environ- Garrison Soldiers from the FHL and event since COVID-19 pandemic with mental Awareness Week, June 15-19. the 25L pop-up course pitched in the Military Spouse Appreciation During this week, the Garrison to help the Mission San Antonio de event, June 12. Col. Bell, USAG Fort Commander signed a proclamation Padua move several dozen large, Hunter Liggett Garrison Command- showing his commitment, and infor- heavy pots of rose bushes that were er and Command Sgt. Major Mark mational pamphlets were distribut- dug up prior to renovating the Mis- Fluckiger honored the participants ed to the community. Conservation sion courtyard. Garrison Command for standing by their spouses and Manager Rob Pike highlighted some Sgt. Major Mark Fluckiger organized how their support is critical to not of the environmental stewardship the volunteers, and said, “We would only their loved one, but the Army programs during an awareness not have completed the task with- mission as well. The outdoor event event. Taking care of natural re- out the help of the 25L students.” at the historic Hacienda,included sources supports military training The rose bushes, which have been music, hors d'oeuvres and prizes. and the quality of life for residents, at the mission for decades, will be (Photo by Bryan Lee, FMWR) workforce and visitors. (Photo by replanted when the new landscap- Amy Phillips, FHL Public Affairs) ing is complete. (Courtesy photo)

Volunteers for the Protestant NCOA Parks Leadership Group Several PRFTA residents par- Youth of the Chapel, the Martin hosted a Drive Through Appreci- ticipated in a video to celebrate family (Julie pictured above) ation BBQ, May 10 to recognize Asian American & Pacific Island- provided goody bags to the youth the cadre’s contributions to the ers. They provided a glimpse of living in FHL housing as a good- successful completion of the first their cultural heritage and what will gesture during trying times. Army Reserve virtual Basic Leader they are most proud of. Check “Their selfless service and care Course and also for Mother’s Day. out the video on the PRFTA MWR for the youth of the community CSM Stoots (Commandant) and Mrs. Facebook page: https://www. have promoted positive coping Stoots (SFRG Secretary) is pictured facebook.com/PRFTAMWR. and spiritual resiliency for youths handing BBQ plates to Staff Sgt. and families,” said Chaplain Cesar Boudreau (Small Group Leader) Rodriguez. (Courtesy photo) and his wife. (Courtesy photo)

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Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation got creative with a virtual celebration of the Month of the Military Child in May. The sacrifices that these children make every day with smiles still on their faces makes it all worthwhile for staff. As part of the garrison’s measured and situ- ational-based plan to open up facilities and programs, the Child Youth Services (CYS) facility has re-opened with safety measures in effect. CYS is looking forward to servicing FHL’s children again. (Photo by FMWR)

The Golden Guidon | Summer 2020 |Page 25 EMPLOYEE/SOLDIER BULLETIN

POLITICAL ACTIVITIES GUIDANCE While teleworking from home, employees are considered to be “on duty” and “at the workplace.”

• NO employees may solicit, • VOTE! accept, or receive political • Express opinions, contribute LEARN MORE: contributions. money, and attend political • NO employees may engage events as a spectator, when not https://www.army.mil/arti- in political activity on duty/at in uniform or as a government cle/236270/hatch_act_dod_reg- work. employee. ulations_govern_political_activi- • There must be no association of • Place a campaign sign in yard ties_on_social_media DoD with partisan politics which of personal residence (except if includes wearing of uniform living on post). https://osc.gov/Services/Pages/ during political event or items • Contribute to a campaign (ex- HatchAct.aspx with political association. cept during duty hours, at work • Soldiers may not comment, or using government resources). https://go.usa.gov/xfbrs post, or link to material that • Express personal opinions about could violate the Uniform Code candidates and issues. GARRISON POINT OF CONTACT: of Military Justice. Legal Office (831) 386-2897 Do you really want everyone to know all this OPSEC information about you and your family?

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EFFECTIVE 1 OCT 2020 ACFT - THE ONLY ARMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST OF RECORD

Article: SMA expects ACFT to continue as planned in COVID-19 environment

On October 1, the ACFT to help Soldiers successfully pre- months), with a comprehensive, will become the Army’s only pare for the test anytime, anywhere. progressive training program, physical fitness test of record, During the first 90 days of ACFT Soldiers will be able to pass the replacing the 40-year old Army implementation in Basic Combat ACFT at the Gold standard. Physical Fitness Test (APFT). Training (BCT), there has been a ACFT 2.0 is the Army’s contin- All Soldiers are challenged to decrease in lower body musculo- uous effort to assess and evolve pass ACFT 2.0 at the Gold Stan- skeletal injuries due to increased the ACFT (i.e. scoring standards, dard - 60 points per test event. training for the ACFT. Based on the alternate events). The Army will The new test strengthens our success of Soldiers in 10-week BCT/ utilize performance data to inform fitness culture, reduce injuries, AIT, the Army is confident that in future modifications and updates. and increase Army readiness. The a reasonable amount of time (6-12 ACFT is a predictor of a Soldier’s readiness and the ability to meet the physical demands of combat. All active duty Soldiers will take two record ACFTs per year beginning in FY21. Reserve component Soldiers will take at least one record ACFT per year beginning in FY21. All Active Duty (AD), Active Guard Reserve (AGR), U.S. Army Reserve Army point of contact: Army Civilians point of contact: (USAR), and Army National Guard Harvey Walker EEO (608) 388-3106/3107 or (ARNG) Soldiers must take and pass usarmy.usarc.usarc-hq.mbx. at least one APFT during FY21. (831) 386-2482 Soldiers can train for the ACFT 24/7 helpline: [email protected] 2.0 in any environment. ACFT (831) 682-8746 equipment is not required for train- Local law enforcement ing, and the Army has released an or community resources ACFT training guide with exercises

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