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Vol. 38, No. 24 Published for the community of Fort Polk, La. June 17, 2011 CHUCK CANNON / GUARDIAN

Parajumpers to the rescue A parajumper with the U.S. Air Force helps a “downed” pilot to The airmen were able to test their ability to rescue pilots who safety at Toledo Bend Reservoir June 9. The PJs spent three days had parachuted behind enemy lines, recover pilots injured in a on Fort Polk and Toledo Bend Reservoir honing their skills and helicopter crash and conduct water rescue operations while bat- taking advantage of the training opportunities and environment. tling OPFOR. For more on the training see page 8A. Weekend weather Inside the Guardian

97 98 98 Memorial ser vice ..... 3A McCann retires ...... 2B

Army news ...... 4A Babies, pets ...... 4B

75 73 74 Headgear switch ...... 6A Tennis champs ...... 8B Today Saturday Sunday VViieewwppooiinntt POLK PEOPLE Guardian Editorial Staff Brig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn In honor of Father’s Day, Sunday, Guardian staf f members were asked, “What is Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk commanding general something important your father taught you?” Here are their replies.: Col. Francis B. Burns Garrison commander Jim Beinkemper Public Affairs officer Chuck Cannon: Jean Dubiel: Angie Thorne: Kim Reischling “Hug and kiss “Improvise, “To be strong Command information officer adapt or over- and independ- your spouse Chuck Cannon everyday and come. It's served ent. He said Jean Dubiel tell them you me well.” there was Editors Angie Thorne love them.” nothing I Associate editor couldn't do if I Jennifer Dorval set my mind Sarah Peachey Rachel Reischling to it.” Staff writers Editorial Offices Building 4919, Magnolia Street Fort Polk, LA 71459-5060 Voice (337) 531-4033 Fax (337) 531-1401 Email: [email protected] Trading post ads: Rachel Reis- Jennifer Dorval: [email protected] Fort Polk Homepage chling: “You “Always put http://www.jrtc-polk.army.mil have to take re- your family first. Advertising sponsibility for Friends will Steve Colwell your own ac- come and go SteveGeneral Colwell Manager General(318) 352 Manager-3618 tions; no one will but you're stuck PO Box (318)448 / 352-3618904 South Drive with family for- NatchiP.O.toch Boxes, LA448 71457 do it for you.” For advertising inquiries contact: ever.” Jennifer904 South L. RussellDrive salNatchitoches,es@thefortp Louisianaolkguardian.c 71457om The Guardian, a civilian enter- prise newspaper, is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. Army. Contents of the Guardian are Sarah Peachey: not necessarily official views of, or en- “No matter what dorsed by, the U.S. Government, De- you do, do your partment of Defense, Department of the Army or Fort Polk. best.” The Guardian is published weekly by the Public Affairs Office, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk. Printed circulation is 13,000. Everything advertised in this Fort Polk community cares I thought about all I had been taught: How to be publication shall be made available an active listener, repeat back what the person said for purchase, use or patronage with- out regard to race, color, religion, sex, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Train- and ask the tough question — “Are you thinking national origin, age, marital status, ing) is offered free on Fort Polk. It is open to every- about killing yourself?” physical handicap, political affiliation one and my suggestion is to take the training. You It’s a difficult question to ask and sometimes even or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. never know when you will be called upon to use the more difficult to answer. However, it seemed like say- A confirmed violation of this instruction you just received. It could help Family ing it out loud was a relief to the Soldier. What they policy of equal opportunity by an ad- members, friends and colleagues hear is, “I am here for you and vertiser will result in the refusal to you are not alone.” print advertising from that source. or maybe even a total stranger. All editorial content of the The training aided me in the as- All I knew was a first name, Guardian is prepared, edited, pro- sistance of a Soldier that was hav- Letters but I was there for a Soldier and vided and approved by the Public Af- ing personal issues. I took the able to make a difference during fairs Office, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk. ASIST training and was thinking that this was a men- that difficult time. The Guardian is printed by the tally challenging class. I had never personally dealt I am grateful for the ASIST trainers on Fort Polk Natchitoches Times, a private firm with anyone who had attempted or was contemplat- for sharing their knowledge with others so that we in no way connected with the Depart- might help each other and help others get the help ment of the Army, under exclusive ing suicide. After taking the training I felt there was a written contract with Fort Polk. The need for it, but wasn’t sure that I would ever have to they need. You never know when you could be the civilian printer is responsible for com- use it or that I would be able to deal with someone person that helps someone in his or her time of need. mercial advertising. that was in this type of need. One person could be the difference between life and The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and A few weeks after completing the training I hap- death. Suicide prevention is everyone’s business. supplements, does not constitute en- pened upon a troubled Soldier. I thought, “do I have dorsement by the Department of the to use this now?” Name withheld by request Army or the Natchitoches Times of the products or services advertised.

Guardian 2A/June 17, 2011 NNeewwSSccooppee Briefs TF Storm honors fallen Soldier By Spc. BRIAN P. GLASS Memorial services Task Force Patriot Public Affairs The following services are scheduled at the Main Post Chapel: LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Leaders, • A memorial service for Spc. Grant Soldiers and friends of Spc. Richard C. Emmons Hawkins, 687th Engineer Company, 46th III joined to honor the signal support specialist in Engineer Battalion, 1st Maneuver Enhance- a memorial on Forward Operating Base Altimur, ment Brigade, will be held today at 11 a.m. June 4. • A memorial service for Spc. Richard C. Emmons, 22, was assigned to Headquarters Emmons III, Headquarters and Headquar- and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 30th ters Company, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th 10th Mountain Division’s Task Force Storm. Em- Mountain Division, will be held today at mons was in his vehicle when attacked by enemy 2:30 p.m. fire causing his death. Emmons, a native of North Granby, Conn., is survived by his mother

Janice E. Hogan and stepfather William R. Spc. BRIAN P. / TASK GLASS FORCE PATRIOT PAO Changes of command Hogan. The following change of command cere- “Richard was an outstanding Soldier and a monies are scheduled to take place at Fort great man. He joined the Army because he want- Polk: ed to be a Soldier, fully knowing he would de- • Col. Mark A. Bertolini relinquishes ploy and support the global war on terrorism,” command of the 162nd Infantry Brigade to said Capt. Bixler C. Benson, commander of HHC, Col. Matthew F. McKenna today at 9 a.m. at 2nd Bn, 30th Inf Reg. “That action in itself speaks Tiger Field, North Fort Polk. volumes to his character.” • Col. Jamie P. Houston relinquishes Benson gave an order to everyone attending command of the U.S. Army Dental Activity the memorial. “I give you all one last duty for to Col. David G. Smith July 8 at 9 a.m. at Richard and that’s to tell the American people of Warrior Field. his sacrifice. A general officer told me, ‘You’ll never forget the heroes that you served with. You ASAP move will carry that weight for the rest of your life, but Above and below: Soldiers from 2nd Bat- The Army Substance Abuse Program the American people will not know of their sacri- talion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade clinical services will move to their new of- fices unless you share it with them.’” Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Task fices on Alabama Avenue, bldg 1947, Mon- Pfc. Clint M. March, personnel security de- Force Storm pay their respects for U.S. tachment, HHC, 2nd Bn, 30th Inf Reg, a friend of day. For more information call 531- Army Spc. Richard C. Emmons III during a 3250/1972. Emmons, gave insight into the man Emmons was and why he meant so much to so many peo- memorial service on Forward Operating Burn ban ple. Base Altimur June 4. “(Emmons was) a man that could make you Due to the recent lack of rain, the laugh in any situation,” said March. “‘Dick and I Louisiana State Fire Marshal and the became very close after he joined the PSD (per- Louisiana State Forester have jointly issued sonnel security detachment) platoon in Decem- a state-wide total burn ban until further no- ber; we did everything together from working tice. out to eating chow.” March said he and Emmons shared a special Resource guide connection — video games. “He (Emmons) could The Fort Polk Community Resource be often found in front of the television playing Guide is available at the Fort Polk website, video games, killing zombies. In fact, our addic- www.jrtc-polk.army.mil. tion got so bad that Sergeant Hurley took the It serves as an all-inclusive directory of game away from us for a month.” installation services and includes classes Knowing Emmons as a man, friend and Sol- and programs as well as their location, dier, March told a story about Emmons and his time, date, costs and contact information. attitude in the gym. “Emmons was the self-titled ‘hugest weak NAF positions man in the Army.’ It seems like every day he would weigh himself at the gym. He would al- Applications are being accepted for the ways tell me he gained 10 pounds of muscle , following nonappropriated-fund jobs on even though I was right behind him and saw that “Soldiers of the 2-30th Infantry Battalion, I ask Fort Polk. For more information call the he hadn’t gained any weight from the day be- that you take on Specialist Emmons’ attitude for NAF Branch, 531-6301/6631/4955, or visit fore,” said March. “Emmons’ favorite quote on our remaining tour of duty here in Afghanistan. the web site at www.jrtc- the day we would work out was ‘It’s not how We must never quit in a fight with the insur- polk.army.mil/cpac/naf.htm. much you bench, it’s how much you look like gency and we must complete our mission of se- • Child and youth program assistant, you can bench and I look like I can bench 1,000 curing the populace making Logar Province a (Youth Sports and Fitness) $11.95-$13.41 per pounds.’” safe place for the people of Afghanistan. hour; part-time, closes Tuesday, SC- After getting the Soldiers in attendance laugh- “You will always be in our hearts and never NAFEP110057. ing over the kind of fun Emmons would have on forgotten, we will drive on and continue our mis- Please see Briefs, page 5A a daily basis, March brought everyone back with sion. We love you brother, may you rest in poignant words. peace.” Guardian June 17, 2011 /3A AArrmmyy nneewwss Combat veteran says counseling group saved her life

Crane said the needs of veterans include By KAREN PARRISH

health care, a support system, a home, an educa- / DEPARTMENT CHAD J MCNEELEY OF DEFENSE OFFICER 1ST CLASS PETTY American Forces Press Service tion, employment and society’s acceptance. WASHINGTON — A combat veteran who suf- “Our vets are struggling to maintain these fers from post-traumatic stress told an audience, simple necessities,” she said. “If we cannot come June 14, that without the help offered by one together and find a solution … we will be doing nonprofit organization, she wouldn’t be alive. our country a great disservice.” Jennifer Crane, a 28-year-old Army veteran It wasn’t until she found Give an Hour, Crane who deployed to Afghanistan in 2003, said Give said, that she felt hope for her future. an Hour, founded by clinical psychologist Bar- Give an Hour is an association of mental bara Van Dahlen, offered the free counseling she health professionals who offer free counseling for needed to get her life back. service members, veterans, their Families and Give an Hour was among several organiza- unmarried partners. With more than 5,600 tions that participated in a press conference and providers ranged across all 50 states, Puerto Rico panel discussion focusing on support for veter- and Guam, the organization’s officials estimate ans. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the members have provided around 40,000 hours of Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave the keynote address at free service. the event held at the Women in Military Service “The birth of my daughter in 2008 left me in for America Memorial. complete shambles,” Crane said. “My [post-trau- In describing her challenges, Crane said she matic stress disorder] was stronger than ever.” got more than she bargained for after deciding to Without the counselor she found through Give join the Army at 17. an Hour, “I don’t think I could stand here talking “My first day of basic training was Sept. 11, with you today,” she said. “I no longer feel bro- 2001,” she said. “I was sitting with a platoon of ken … instead, I feel whole.” Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the While every day is still a struggle, Crane said, strangers as the towers fell that day, and my drill Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to conference sergeants said we were all going to war. They “The generosity of my therapist, my community, were absolutely right.” and the love of my family has given me the faith attendees at Give An Hour, a conference ad- In Afghanistan, Crane said, she saw combat in society that I so desperately needed.” dressing the needs of military Families, at and developed chronic post-traumatic stress dis- Sometimes all people need is to feel someone the Women in Military Service for America order. cares, Crane said, which is why she shared her Memorial in Washington, D.C., June 14. “It will be eight years this October since I story at the event. came home, but the experiences still live inside “My community did not have the tools to help me like it was yesterday,” she said. “It’s still diffi- me when I came home,” she said. “But sitting better from here.” cult for me to talk about.” here today, you are all proof that we are changing Crane said she is now married to her best After she returned from Afghanistan, Crane history by banding together.” friend, and is “a fully capable mother” of her 3- said, she didn’t know where to turn, and for a Crane urged nonprofit members in the audi- year-old daughter. time was part of the “large percentage of the ence to continue their support, and added, “If “I can now manage my condition and have homeless population” who are veterans. you’re a veteran, a service member, Family of a hope for a better tomorrow,” she said. “It took years of agony before I was able to service member or even a friend of a service Some scars are invisible and everyone has find help,” she said, adding that there probably member, seek the help you need.” them, Crane said. are thousands “of people out there just like me For veterans and their Families dealing with “It is what we choose to do with them that who are suffering, and who need the help.” the after effects of war, she said, “It can only get makes the difference,” she concluded. Service members run with robots, qualify for Army Ten-Miler

By LORI GREIN contribution to help raise awareness for the cause ing the Detroit Arsenal. PEO Ground Combat Systems PAO and support our fellow teammates.” Robots, holding a large purple ribbon, greeted But there are additional reasons that motivate the winners of both the Robot Trot and the Army SELFRIDGE, Mich. — Raising more than the runners. Ten-Miler qualification run at the finish line. $2,500 for the Wounded Warrior Project, more “It’s a lot of fun,” Joseph Hurley, Stryker With a time of 1:08:53, Linda Sawvell was than 130 people from all branches of service ral- Brigade Combat Team PMO systems engineer, awarded first place in the women’s category for lied together to support the 2011 Robot Trotday, said. the Army Ten-Miler qualification. Sawvell, an In- June 10. His wife, Pat, agreed. “We had so much fun tegrated Logistics Support Center workforce de- The Robot Trot, championed by the Robotic last year that we came back again this year.” velopment supervisor, moved to Michigan just Systems Joint Project Office and Family Morale, Accompanying the Hurleys was Pat’s sister, one week ago transferring from Rock Island, Ill., Welfare and Recreation, is an annual event which Lynda Miller, and their daughter Caitlyn. as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Clo- provides service members and civilian employ- Karen Carnago, construction team leader for sure. ees, and and their Families with an opportunity the U.S. Army Garrison-Detroit Arsenal Direc- Ashley Wagner, an employee of the Heavy to participate in a 5K walk/run. torate of Public Works, said that in addition to Brigade Combat Team PMO came in second “The event was well received by the commu- supporting the troops, she likes the fact that she place. nity at large with runners braving the cool morn- gets to come out for some exercise and stay in Maj. Anthony Lee, U.S. Army acquisition offi- ing air to show their support for the Wounded shape. cer for the Ground Combat Vehicle PMO, was Warrior Project,” Lt. Col. Dave Thompson, proj- For the past two years, the Robot Trot has been awarded first place in the men’s category for the ect manager, RS JPO, said. held on the same morning as a qualifier run for Army Ten-Miler qualification with a time of “The Wounded Warrior Project does so much the Army Ten-Miler. The top two male and top 1:03:41. to help our men and women in uniform who two female winners from this qualifying run Devin Kliebert, TACOM LCMC Army Con- have been injured in combat. This is our small travel as a team to Washington, D.C., represent- tracting Center, came in second place. Guardian 4A/June 17, 2011 New commander signs on, commits to BJACH motto

By SARAH PEACHEY new commander, wondering what the heck I got person to take this command to the next level of myself into. While I was excited to be taking success. I know this team will show you the same Guardian staff writer command, I was also more than a little nervous. loyalty and dedication to the mission that I was FORT POLK, La. — On a hot, sunny day at You see, two years ago, BJACH was the lowest shown. To the Soldiers, civilians and my BJACH Warrior Field, Col. Kelly A. Murray relinquished rated hospital in Medical Command by most family, thank you again for your support. I’m in- command to Col. David K. Dunning, signaling a measures,” she said. credibly proud of what we have accomplished new start for the U.S. Army Medical Department “We were sending more than 600 patients a together as a team and I look forward to reading Activity and Bayne-Jones Army Community month to the civilian network to get care for mi- of your future success as you begin a new chap- Hospital in a change of command ceremony June nor illnesses. Wait times in the emergency room ter under the leadership of Colonel Dunning,” 15. were averaging 70 minutes. Less than 18 months she said. Maj. Gen. m. Ted Wong, commander, Southern later, we moved to the top of the region in MED- Dunning thanked Murray and BJACH person- Regional Medical command, was the keynote COM for patient satisfaction for access and serv- nel. “I came here today, humbled. I’m humbled speaker. ices. We were number one in all of MEDCOM for by the patriots, such as Kelly Murray who have “I’m truly honored to officiate today’s change customer satisfaction, with a rating of 96.9 per- come before me and the magnificent Soldiers of command ceremony between two outstanding cent. We streamlined the processes in the emer- who stand on this field,” he said. leaders: Colonel Murray and Colonel David gency department so the wait times averaged “I will make two promises today: I promise I Dunning. The change of command ceremony ac- less than 30 minutes and emergency room satis- will do my utmost to make sure I do not fail as I complishes two major objectives: It demonstrates faction rose to 95.2 percent,” said Murray. lead this great organization. Second, to the Sol- to the community the continuity of command While many of the successes occurred under diers on the field and their comrades back in the and gives us an opportunity to reflect on the ex- Murray’s command, she said it was a team effort. facility: I will never fail you. When you have a ceptional achievements of the outgoing com- “Was it the pushups we did as a staff? Was it the problem, I will step in front of you, put my head mander and unit. Army medicine is committed P90X the command team did each morning? Was down and run into that brick wall and knock it to maintaining healthy and protected warriors it the energy drinks consumed at morning re- down for you. That’s my job. And that’s my and to build a culture of trust throughout the ports? No, but those certainly helped. We promise to you. I will continue the legacy of Army with our patients.” said Wong. worked together as a team and created a culture those who have come before me,” said Dunning. Wong discussed Murray’s accomplishments where both patients and employees were valued “I’d like to thank Kelly Murray for the leader- during her two years as BJACH commander. and respected,” she said. ship she provided to this organization for the last “She inspired the more than 850 employees to Murray expressed confidence in both Dunning two years. Kelly, you’ve built a finely-tuned or- provide exceptional quality health care and cus- and the team. ganization. We will continue to refine it and tomer service satisfaction scores in the U.S. Army “Colonel Dunning, you are getting an incredi- move forward,” said Dunning. “It is no exagger- Medical Command for 2010 which continue at ble team of the highest caliber. You’re the right ation when you say ‘we provide the best.’” about 90 percent. She and her team fought to be patient-friendly, which resulted in the decrease in referrals to urgent care clinics in the civilian sec- Fort Polk’s Office of the Staff Judge tor from more than 200 per month to two,” he Advocate announce the following said. “It is not surprising that Doctor Murray was courtmartial results: recognized as the 2011 Military Health System’s Senior Female Physician Leader.” • On June 8, Spc. Phillip Meaux, 546th Mainte- “We strive to give our patients a positive and memorable health care experience with each and nance Company, 88th Brigade Support Battalion, every encounter. We want to maintain our pa- 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, was found tients’ highest trust and represent a series of high guilty of violating Article 86, absent without leave values to the Army, the Department of Defense and was sentenced to five months confinement, and the American people,” said Wong. reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $978 for five Murray approached the podium, providing an account of when she first took command of months, three months at hard labor and a bad BJACH. conduct discharge. “I stood on this very field two years ago as the Briefs Continued from page 3A • Marketing assistant, $12.96 per hour; part- Tuesday and June 28, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. This com- Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon. NADC offers hands-on time, closes Tuesday, SCNAFEP110059 pany has openings for former military personnel training in the auto-diesel, collision and refinish- • Food and beverage attendant, Mulligan’s to become agents and managers. ing repair or high performance industries. 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Guardian June 17, 2011 /5A Bye-bye, everyday beret Return of patrol cap marks new headgear era

By JEAN DUBIEL Community editor FORT POLK, La. –– Soldiers may wear many hats, but now they’ll have one less to carry around with them. The United States Army announced a return to wearing the patrol cap with the Army combat uniform June 14. The black wool beret will be worn with the more formal Army service uni- form. Commanders reserve the right to choose the beret to wear with ACUs for ceremonies or other functions as they see fit. An implementation timeline will be an- nounced at a later date. www.history.army.mil The change is expected to save the Army about $6.5 million over the lifecycle of the ACU, but that wasn’t the main reason for the change, according to Sergeant Major of the Army Ray- mond F. Chandler III. “The Soldiers didn’t like the fact that the beret Maj. Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright (left, was hot,” he said. “And they didn’t like that it wearing campaign hat) with Gen. Douglas didn’t shade (the eyes from) the sun and it took MacArthur (wearing Army officer service two hands to put it on.” cap) in the Philippines Oct. 10, 1941. Teddy Roosevelt wears the classic slouch Chandler said he spoke with several thousand Soldiers about the beret vs. patrol cap issue, and hat pinned up at one side. The Stetson later the majority asked only to amend when the beret Revolutionary War, 1775-1783 replaced the slouch to become the favored is to be worn … not to eliminate it altogether. The tricorn (short for tricorner), was a wide- headgear for cavalry units. “Soldiers said (they) don’t want to wear it brimmed hat pinned in three places. This design with this uniform (ACUs) but they do feel they directed rainwater away from the face and pro- In the early days of the U.S. involvement in look professional wearing it with the Army serv- tected eyes from the sun. The pinned brim also WWI, American Soldiers didn’t have helmets, ice uniform,” said Chandler. made shooting a musket easier. A similar fashion, but the British Army gladly provided what Soldiers should refer to Army Regulation 670- worn mostly by officers, was the bicorn (short for would later be called the “doughboy” helmet, or 1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniform and bicorner). It was pinned on two sides and worn M-1917, which was made of metal and included Insignia, for guidance. front to back or left to right (like George Wash- a 360-degree brim. It was sometimes called an Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk ington and Napoleon Bonaparte). Either could be “iron lid.” The Army officer service cap, also Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Hof said the change worn with or without plumage (feathers). Regu- called a bus driver hat, made its debut during is timely. lar wide-brimmed hats, called slouches, were WWI as well. “One has to remember that when General similar to cowboy hats and worn by some organ- World War II, 1939-1945 (Eric) Shinseki first initiated the working group ized military units, while the stocking cap, or The campaign hat was replaced by the field to institute the new head gear change, we had tuque, was reserved for revolutionaries and pi- cap, or patrol cap, and the iron lid gave way to just arrived into a new millennium, our Army rates. Some infantry units wore the occasional the new M-1 “steel pot” helmet design. Garrison was in a transitional doldrums. We were chang- leather or brass helmet. and officer service caps were still in use, and the ing a 20-year successful Army slogan –– ’Be all Civil War, 1861-1865 wool cap, or jeep cap, a basic knit cranial cap you can be’ –– to ‘Army of One,’ as well as work- The slouch was still in use for many Soldiers, with a slight visor, was introduced. ing to reenergize the force. The answer that but the Civil War era marked the introduction of Korean War, 1950-1953 would stimulate a sense of eliteness tempered the shako, or forage cap, which was a tall cylin- American Soldiers sported the same basic with a bit of consternation was the new head- der with a small visor and usually included a headgear during the Korean War that they wore gear –– the beret,” said Hof. button or feather affixed to the top front of the in WWII, but the pile cap is included in the head- “Elite forces always wore it and many other cylinder. The kepi, or bummer, was similar to the gear options for those serving in colder climates. organizations had informally worn it in the past forage cap but the cylinder was squat and fea- The pile cap featured a fur lining and earflaps. with pride and distinction, so one can under- tured no plumage. The kepi was later adopted by Vietnam, 1957-75 stand the energy and effect the (Chief of Staff of the French Foreign Legion and included a cloth Two major additions to Army headgear oc- the Army), General Shinseki, was seeking to at the back to protect the neck from the sun. curred during the Vietnam War –– the boonie hat achieve. So the 10-year experiment that sought to Spanish-American War, 1898 and the beret. Boonie hats, also called jungle hats, bring out the inner fighting spirit and sense of All headgear in the American Army remained hot weather sun hats or tropical combat hats, pride was, in my estimation, worth the effort as a relatively unchanged until Teddy Roosevelt and originated in Australia when ranchers cut “heat test, but has long since exhausted its daily utility. his band of Rough Riders came along wearing holes” into their brimmed hats for ventilation. “Having been a nation at war for nearly 10 the now classic Stetson, often with one side People that wore these hats were said to live in years, there is a clear understanding that the pinned up. This was still a slouch hat, only now the “boonies” (rural areas), hence the name. The head gear one wears in a garrison formation will there was uniformity to its style and wear. hat was introduced in the U.S. Army during Viet- in no way determine his or her fighting spirit or World War I, 1917-1918 nam and came in olive drab, woodland and tiger intestinal fortitude, nor a claim for eliteness –– The next big change for headgear came when stripe patterns. The hat proved to be versatile, rather it is the will of the heart and the resiliency the U.S. joined the battle against the Germans providing relief from jungle heat and keeping of the mind to overcome the fear of the fight and and Kaiser Wilhelm II. American Soldiers wore rain away from the face. It can be worn several succeed. the campaign hat, or Montana peak, which is still ways –– one side up, both sides up, both sides The change marks a new era for Army head- recognized and worn today by drill sergeants, down and with or without additional camou- gear, the latest in a long line of warfighter cha- state troopers and good old Smokey the Bear. flage attached. peau fashion. Here’s a look back at Army head- Once units deployed, they often switched to the Berets were often worn (unofficially) by U.S. gear and its evolution through the last 200-plus garrison cap or envelope hat, as it was easily Army Special Forces during WWII. Those who years: stowed away when Soldiers had to don helmets. Please see Headgear, page 11A Guardian 6A/June 17, 2011 1st MEB engineers bring new construction to Tiger Land

178th Eng Co, 1st MEB FORT POLK, La. — Projects by the 46th Engi- neer Battalion, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade are not always readily seen by the pub- lic, as the engineers often work in obscure por- tions of the box (the Joint Readiness Training Center training area). The newest product of the 178th Engineer Company and 46th Engineer Bat- talion will not go unnoticed. In 10 working days, these Soldiers constructed a parade field worthy of the 162nd Infantry Brigade. 178TH ENG CO, 1ST MEB The concept of the Tiger Parade Field is a step above other parade fields. The highlight of the project is the reviewing stand, a four-tiered struc- ture with a hand railings. A staircase is attached behind the stand. The decking of the stand is unique — two five-foot sections on top of two 10- foot sections allow the stand itself to be modular and reconfigurable. Soldiers from the 178th Engineer Company, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, con- The stand sits upon a 20-by-40-foot concrete structed a parade field viewing stand for the 162nd Infantry Brigade in Tiger Land. The proj- pad, one of three the 46th Engineers created. The ect took 10 working days, 16 vehicles and 76 Soldiers and was completed April 29. The 6th pads are connected by a 324-foot gravel walkway Battalion, 353rd Infantry Regiment, 162nd Inf Bde held its first change of commend cere- that extends from the parking lot to the furthest mony on the field May 4. pad. Finally, 50 flagpole holes were dug on the southern edge of the field for the 50 state flags. 4,973 man-hours in 10 working days. The Sol- diers was paramount during the mission. With- Three companies were involved in the con- diers ran 16 different vehicles and various other out the dedication and technical abilities of the struction of the parade field. The 22nd Survey engineer equipment pieces for more than 1,233 individual Soldiers, the project could have failed. Detachment provided technical measurements equipment hours. The project was completed April 29. The com- and layouts. The 687th Horizontal Company pro- Luck was on the side of the engineers. Each mander of the 162nd Inf Bde, Col. Mark Bertolini, vided vibe roller support to compact the ground day concrete was supposed to be placed, but the opened the reviewing stand for ceremonies by for optimal concrete subgrade conditions. The post had a forecast of thunderstorms. Fortunate- cutting the ribbon May 3. This allowed the new Soldiers of second and third platoons from the ly, the only rain that hampered progress was Tiger Field to conduct — on time — its first 178th Vertical Engineer Company completed the within the first two days. In three different em- change of command ceremony May 4 for the 6th bulk of the work. placements, the Soldiers laid 60.5 cubic yards of Battalion 353rd Infantry Regiment, 162nd Inf Long hours and tight timelines are nothing concrete. Bde. new as Soldiers of the 178th Eng Co and 46th In 10 working days, these Soldiers went Many Soldiers and civilians contributed efforts Eng Bn showed their devotion to standards and through 400 2-by-8s, 280 2-by-6s, 112 1-by-2s, 24 to this project. Tiger Parade Field will be a con- ignored normal work day hours. Their spouses, 2-by-4s, 18 4-by-4s, 560 joist hangers, 4,000 stant reminder of the hard work, motivation, children and other loved ones can testify to the screws, 1,500 nails, 60.5 cubic yards of concrete, technical knowledge and dedication to the crafts- long hours the Soldiers endured. Seventy-six Sol- 36 cubic yards of gravel and a month’s worth of manship of the Soldiers who put forth the effort diers from the 46th Eng Bn completed more than patience. Hard work and motivation by the Sol- to complete this construction mission. 162nd ‘Tiger’ Brigade hosts Strong Bonds retreat for couples

By CAPT. STEVE KWON teractions due to the trials of Army life. The time "I pray that you will have a time of renewed was used for relaxation, recreation and fellow- commitment between you and your Family and I 162nd Inf Bde ship. believe that the time you invest this weekend FORT POLK, La. — The 162nd Infantry "Tiger" "Tiger" Brigade Chap. (Maj.) Stanley P. Allen, will give you some tools and inspiration to take Brigade chaplain's office hosted a Strong Bonds host of the Strong Bonds Family Retreat, said the your relationship to the next level," said Allen. Family Retreat in Houston June 3-5. retreat’s goal was to give Soldiers and Family Sgt. 1st Class James Prewitt, platoon Sergeant More than 20 Families from the 162nd “Tiger” members a chance to learn new relationship for the 52nd Translator/Interpreter Company, Brigade took advantage of this unique "full ex- skills and allow some free time to renew their said the retreat gave him an opportunity to rekin- pense paid" program, to help sustain healthy in- passion. dle his relationship with his spouse and a deeper appreciation for all military spouses. Soldiers and Family "I was hesitant at first to attend the retreat. The training I received from Chaplain Allen is some- members of the thing I know I can use not only to better myself, 52nd Translator/In- but most importantly, better my Family,” said terpreter Company Preweitt. work together as a Annprin Kwon, military spouse of seven team to complete years, said, "I challenge anyone to find a program

CAPT. KWON / 162ND INF BDE STEVE one of many rela- that offers free child care, free food, free five-star tionship building ex- hotel rooms for two nights and the opportunity ercises provided at to strengthen your marriage and your Family." the Strong Bonds In addition to the Strong Bonds Family Re- treat, the brigade chaplain’s office also offers sin- Family Retreat June gle Soldier retreats and a Family couples retreat. 3-5 in Houston. The For more information about upcoming unit event helped cou- sponsored retreats, contact the Tiger Brigade ples sustain healthy chaplain’s office at (337) 653-3626. interactions.

Guardian June 17, 2011 /7A Air Force PJs hone skills at Fort Polk, Toledo Bend By CHUCK CANNON News editor Members of the 306th Rescue Squadron, an Air Force Reserve parajumper unit in Tuscon, Ariz., visited Fort Polk June 7-9, to test their abil- ity to rescue downed pilots in a variety of sce- narios, including crashes on both land and wa- ter. Maj. Joe Daugherty, Headquarters, 10th Air Force, said the staff at Fort Polk made the deci- sion to conduct training here an easy one. “It’s incredible the way everyone has treated us,” Daugherty said. “Normally, it’s a pain to set up training, but the people at Fort Polk have been more than willing to help. Not only have they worked with us, they’ve also come up with ways for us to do our training better. We’re go- ing to make this an actual exercise and possibly do some joint training with the Army; that’s how we’d do it in theatre. You’ve got everything we CHUCK CANNON / GUARDIAN need here; it’s been more than we could have hoped for.” The scenarios tested included parachuting be- hind enemy lines, then extracting pilots who were evading the enemy after being shot down; repelling into a wooded area to recover sur- vivors from a crashed helicopter; and rescuing pilots on the open water who had been forced to ditch their aircraft. Air Force parajumpers from the 306th Rescue Squadron head toward a downed pilot, por- The PJs received helped from the Joint Readi- trayed by Lt. Col. Laurie Dickson, Headquarters, 10th Air Force, during an exercise on Tole- ness Training Center G-3 office and the do Bend June 9. Louisiana National Guard during their training. Air Force para- jumper Staff Sgt. David Adams, 306th Rescue Squadron, helps an injured pilot into a helicopter June 7 during a training exercise on Fort Polk.

An A-10 fighter provides cover for a C-130 An Air Force parajumper uses the Jaws of transport aircraft making a supply drop Life to cut survivors out of a "crashed" heli- over Toledo Bend June 9 during a training copter during training on Fort Polk June 7. An Air Force parajumper parachutes onto exercise that tested the ability of Air Force The scenario tested the PJs’ ability to res- Fort Polk’s Berry Drop Zone June 7 during parajumpers to conduct a water rescue for cue survivors and extract them to safety. training. downed pilots.

Guardian 8A/June 17, 2011 Fort Polk residents celebrate Army’s 236th birthday June 14

Fort Polk celebrated the U.S. Army’s 236th birthday June 14 in style. At the official cere- mony, which took place at Fort Polk’s Show- boat Theatre, Brig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn, commanding general of Joint Readi- ness Training Center and Fort Polk, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Hof placed streamers on flags, commemorating the Army’s dead in all of its major conflicts. Af- terwards, as befits a birthday celebration, there was cake. The oldest and youngest Soldiers on Fort Polk were invited by Chinn and Hof (center, left and right, respectively) to cut the cake. The honorary cake cutters are (from left) Lt. Col. Elizabeth A. Bowie, Projects Officer for the Dept. of Nursing at Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital, and Pvt. Andrew Spangler of the 1st Battal- ion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment. “The Army is older than the nation,” said Fort Polk Garrison Commander Col. Francis RACHEL REISCHLING / GUARDIAN Burns. “The streamer ceremony allowed us to remember all those who came before us and gave their tomorrow for our todays.” “It’s a day we need to remember,” added Chinn. “If our Army weren’t the best, we wouldn’t be here, wouldn’t have the free- doms we enjoy.”

The children of Fort Polk’s Child Development Center were keen to cele- brate the U.S. Army’s birthday as well. Children of all ages participated in patriotic parades around the CDC’s parking lot, dressed up in the country’s colors and dreamed of cake. For one student, the Army’s birthday meant “no naps and playing games all day long.” Below: Stu- dents Justin, the son of Sgt. Justin and Jennifer Bendus, and Trinity, the daughter of Spc. Kandace Hogan, (bottom, left to right) donned Un- cle Sam suits and saluted in honor of the Army. Right: Wyatt, the son of Spc. Samuel and Valerie Romo, wears a “Happy Birthday Army” crown as he marches proudly in the parade. RACHEL RACHEL REISCHLING / GUARDIAN RACHEL RACHEL REISCHLING / GUARDIAN

Guardian June 17, 2011 /9A Spc. BRIAN P. TASK GLASS/ FORCE PATRIOT

Wounded warriors Col. Bruce P. Antonia, commander of 4th Brigade Combat Team, Col. Bruce P. Antonia, commander of 4th BCT, 10th Mtn Div, Task 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Patriot, pins a Purple Heart Force Patriot, pins a Purple Heart Medal on Sgt. 1st Class Vin- Medal on 1st Lt. Bradley Boone, a platoon leader for Company cent Gallardo, mortar platoon sergeant for Headquarters and C, 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 4th BCT, 10th Mtn Div, Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, assigned to Task Force Dagger on Forward Operating Base 4th BCT, 10th Mtn Div, Task Force Storm, on Forward Operating Shank June 2. Boone is a native of Orlando, Fla. Base Shank June 2. Gallardo is a native of Bakersfield, Cali.

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Guardian 10A/June 17, 2011 Headgear Continued from page 6A served in Europe would often adapt the head- 2000 terchangeable, everyone has to demonstrate ex- gear of the French or Belgian resistance compatri- Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, Chief of Staff of the cellence, so everyone wears a beret. ots, which was usually a beret. The color green Army, mandated Soldiers wear black berets June 14, 2011 was favored because it was the color worn by Army-wide as a symbol of the Army’s commit- Now 10 years have passed since Shinseki’s British commandos. Special Forces troops at Fort ment to transforming itself into an objective change was made, and the Army Uniform Board Bragg, N.C., wore the green beret publicly dur- force, effective June 14, 2001. Shinseki said his has decided to rescind his order and restore the ing a retirement parade in 1957, sparking the ire reason for the change was that the beret was a patrol cap as the default headgear for wear with of the post commander, who promptly banned symbol of excellence for specialized units, and as the ACU. the wearing of berets. the Army becomes more modular and units in- Headgear is not the only change made by the The ban was reversed in 1961 and the green Army Uniform Board this year. Soldiers are also beret became the official headgear of Special now allowed the option of sewing on, rather Forces. The black beret also has its roots in the than using Velcro, certain items to the ACU. Im- British military, specifically the British Royal plementation dates for these changes have not Tank Regiment. yet been announced. Soldiers should wait for di- They selected the hat for its practicality to the rection from their commands before applying mission –– brimless for use with armored vehicle any uniform changes. fire control sights, and black to hide inevitable grease stains. The U.S. Army Rangers received Gen. George sole authorization to don black berets through W. Casey, AR 670-5 in 1975. All other units were banned Army Cheif of from wearing berets. Staff, wears a The 80s –– Grenada, Panama The only change in headgear for the U.S. patrol cap, Army was the replacement of the steel pot hel- the new de- met by the PASGT (personal armor system, fault head- ground troops), more commonly referred to by gear to be its composition material, Kevlar. Airborne organ- D. MYLES CULLEN/U.S. ARMY worn with the izations were authorized to wear maroon berets Army combat in 1980. COURTESY uniform. The 90s –– Persian Gulf, Bosnia, Somalia Second generation Kevlar was introduced dur- ing this decade, including the addition of the MICH (modular integrated communications hel- Napoleon Bonaparte wears a bicorn hat met) and the ACH (advanced combat helmet). with embelishments.

Guardian June 17, 2011/11A DES firefighters train for paratrooper tree rescues the country doing various forms of time and a lot of practice and expe- By ANGIE THORNE training for people who work in or rience. I’m only here one week,” Guardian associate editor around trees. I do everything from said Tompkins. FORT POLK, La. — Who do you climbing and chainsaw safety, preci- He said he thought Fort Polk’s call when you’re stuck in a tree? sion felling and rigging to removing Fire Department realized the value With their ladders and trucks, fire- trees, rescue training, pruning and a of this training and would hopeful- men are the obvious choice. But the lot of other things,” said Tompkins. ly be doing more of it in the future. rescues of old, when kittens were He was at Fort Polk June 6-10 to “Just like anything else, if the fire- plucked from peril on high, are as put the firemen through a week- fighters aren’t practicing what they far from today’s reality as you can long safety training program. “I’m have learned, they are going to lose get. Fort Polk’s Directorate of Emer- teaching the guys climbing and rig- the skills they have gained. Once gency Services has an arsenal of ging skills for rescue techniques in they get their own equipment, they tools and skills honed for just about the event parachutists get stuck in can practice on their own,” he said. any emergency situation. Due to the trees. It happens, especially if the All the training has a focus. many parachute jumps executed on trees are tall, and these guys need Tomkins said he was told Fort Polk post each year, they were in need of some way to get them down. I is getting geared up for a big jump ANGIE THORNE / GUARDIAN one more. Fort Polk firefighters had brought all the tools necessary to in September. “With the potential of trained for high angle rescues train these guys — harnesses, ropes, 1,800 guys jumping, somebody is geared to remove an injured person hardware, lanyards and all kinds of going to go into the trees. Right from a tall building, but according other things,” said Tompkins. now, the fire department has one to firefighters, getting a parachutist He said the type of tree could person, maybe two who can do this. out of a tree in the middle of a forest make a difference in how they are They need more than one because takes a whole other set of equip- going to climb the tree. “Right now one man can only do so much,” said ment and skills — one that very few we’re working in pine trees. You Tompkins. “They had a situation Nick Simon, a Fort Polk fireman, of them had. have a lot of those around here. Lat- last year where a bunch of guys holds the safety line as his part- That’s when Rip Tomkins was er on we are going to work in some parachuted and got stuck in trees. ner and fellow fireman, Jimmy called in. Tompkins is a safety train- oaks and other types of trees. In a They had one person running er and consultant for ArborMaster, a rescue situation, there are so many around in the middle of the night McArthur, practices his tree company that, according to its web- types of trees and scenarios that can trying to rescue people. One guy climbing skills June 8. site, has been the leader in innova- occur. That’s why we’re trying to can’t do it all.” tive safety, skill and productivity give them as many different scenar- Up to now, that go-to-guy for the he has ever climbed and he loves it. training and solutions for people ios to work in as we can,” said Fort Polk Fire Department has been “This training is good knowledge to and organizations who work with, Tompkins. firefighter James Hodge. “I was out have. It’s going to help us and Joint in and around trees. He said the training just scratches there the night we had five para- Readiness Training Center by mak- “My company is based out of the surface. “Becoming really profi- chutists stuck in trees. In fact, I was ing us more proficient and better Rhode Island, but I work all over cient at tree climbing takes a long up a tree getting a guy out and I prepared for this kind of emer- heard someone yelling. We all gency,” he said. looked around and another para- Holcomb said he’s wanted this The path to leadership chutist was crashing through the training for a while and would like trees and he got hung up right be- to see it again. “It has been good starts here side us. They never seem to land in training and I’ve learned a lot. I’m single trees, they always hit thickets. very excited about this,” he said. Central Michigan University at Fort Polk and Online Sometimes you have to cut your Firefighter Nick Simon said he way into them,” said Hodge. was a paratrooper when he was in His experience in climbing is due the Army, but had never been stuck t

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Guardian 12A/June 17, 2011 DES cracks down on local worker’s comp fraud

where they receive benefits while making a cer- Hollingsworth concluded Oct. 27, 2010 and the By JENNIFER DORVAL tain amount of income. United States Federal Grand Jury in Lafayette in- Guardian staff writer “If he had reported his business, yes, it would dicted Hollingsworth May 11, 2011 on five counts FORT POLK, La. — Fort Polk’s Department of have affected his benefits, but he wouldn’t have to obtain federal employees’ compensation and Emergency Services wants the help of the public been committing fraud.” one count of theft of money. in reporting fraud related to the Federal Employ- Alston said the investigation was a joint effort Alston said DES has established a new work- ees Compensation Act. In April 2010, FECA fraud between DES and the Department of Labor Of- er’s comp fraud tip line, 531-1929, where individ- investigations were turned over to DES Investi- fice of Inspector General and took 11 months to uals can leave anonymous tips if they suspect a gations. FECA is administered by Office of Work- complete — a typical investigation taking one to person of fraud. ers Compensation Program as part of the Depart- two years. DES Police Chief, Bobby Lungrin, said the in- ment of Labor. On June 25, 2010, Alston received a tip that the vestigation was a Herculean effort by Alston and According to the Department of Labor’s web- individual in question, Murphy Hollingsworth other police investigators in collecting evidence site, FECA, administered by the U.S. Department Jr., was operating a farming and ranching busi- against Hollingsworth. of Labor Office of Workers’ Compensation Pro- ness at his residence in Elton. The tip claimed Lungrin has a few words for individuals com- grams, provides federal employees injured on the that Hollingsworth was selling hay for profit, mitting fraud on Fort Polk. job with worker’s compensation benefits includ- while receiving FECA benefits for an injury he re- “You’re next,” he said. “Alston has an incredi- ing wage-loss, monetary benefits for loss of use ceived while working as a civilian on Fort Polk. ble nose for crime and once he goes after you, he of a body part, medical benefits and vocational Alston said undercover surveillance on won’t stop until the job is complete. This case rehabilitation. FECA also provides survivor bene- Hollingsworth began July 16, 2010, and contin- was just the first — there are several more to fits to eligible dependents if the injury causes an ued for four months. During that time, come. employee’s death. Hollingsworth was observed moving and selling “If there is any worker’s comp fraud being FECA provides for federal employees who bales of hay to sources on seven different occa- committed on Fort Polk, we’re going to take a can’t provide for themselves, but sometimes the sions. personal interest in seeing that they’ve stopped.” program is abused. Robert Alston, a Fort Polk “This is taxpayer DES investigator, recently solved a worker’s money, so it affects compensation fraud case in which an individual everyone,” said Al- CHECK US OUT ONLINE was receiving FECA benefits as well as profiting ston. “Worker’s com- from a self-employment business, which he did pensation is there to WWW.USADISCOUNTERS.NET not report. assist those who are le- “You’re required to report any income you re- gitimately injured. HUGE SELECTION OF FURNITURE, ELECTRONICS ceive other than your worker’s compensation When a person com- JEWELRY, TIRES AND RIMS AND MORE! benefits,” Alston said. “He wasn’t reporting that mits fraud, that’s tak- THE LATEST IN second business, which is a violation of FECA.” ing money away from Alston said there are certain worker’s compen- somebody else.” HD AFTER-MARKET sation categories federal employees fall under Surveillance on PLASMA CUSTOM WHEELS, RIMS AND TVS HI-PERFORMANCE By Capt.$500 BONUSSteve Kwon TIRES! MILITARY INCENTIVE

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Facebook giveaway Fort Polk’s Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation offers “freebie Fridays” for all its friends on Face- book. Everyone that comments on the weekly question is entered into a random drawing. This month, the prize is a chance to meet Blake Shelton during FreedomFest 2011. The winner of this giveaway must be an active-duty Soldier or Family member. Go to www.facebook.com/fortpolkmwr and select “like” to be entered for the prize. Health program Organizational Day fun Lifestyle professionals are available at Above:Titan Milstead, 9, scales a Picerne’s Military Housing neighborhood rock climbing wall during the Gar-

centers to help you achieve your weight JENNIFER DORVAL / GUARDIAN rison Organization Day June 10 at loss goals. Alligator Lake. Those interested meet from 6-7:30 p.m. Left:Tia Taylor, 18 months, takes on the following Tuesdays: Dogwood Ter- race, July 12; Maple Terrace, July 19; Pal- a tumble while jumping in an in- metto Terrance, Tuesday and July 26; and flatable bounce house with 3- Camellia Terrace, June 28 and Aug. 2. year-old Samantha Hensley dur- ing the Garrison Organization Day PWOC June 10 at Alligator Lake. Protestant Women of the Chapel meet Tuesdays through Aug. 2 at the Main Post Chapel from 9:30-11:30 a.m. They offer Bible study and focus on discovering the attributes of God. Child care is provided Celebrate July 4 with live music, good eats and drop-off begins at 9:15 a.m. For more DFMWR games for the kids and military static displays information call (337) 353-2185. for the whole family. FORT POLK, La. — If you can fry it, smoke it FreedomFest 2011 kicks off at 3 p.m. at Head- Lemon lot moved or roast it — throw it on a bun, sandwich or stick quarters Field July 2. It is free and open to the The Fort Polk Lemon Lot, across from — and eat it, drink it or slurp public. There is no on-site Wheelock Fitness Center between Georgia it, you’ll find it at Headquar- parking available, so shuttle and Alabama avenues, has moved to the ters Field July 2. service for vehicles with Exchange parking lot off Colorado Avenue. Nearly 20 vendors are Department of Defense de- To place a vehicle at the Lemon Lot, please traveling to Fort Polk from cals is provided from call the Fort Polk Better Opportunities for across the Southeast for Free- Bayne-Jones Army Commu- Single Soldiers program at 531-1948. The domFest 2011. They will nity Hospital, the Mission cost is $5 per month. serve gator and shrimp on-a- Command Training Center, stick, hot dogs and chili the Library and Education Summer reading dogs, meatloaf sandwiches Center, Perez Field and the and smoked tenderloin and Exchange and Commissary. Allen Memorial Library’s summer read- more. All other vehicles must ing program is back. Sign up for “A Mid- If all the smoked and slow park at Honor Field on La. summer Knight’s Read.” Throughout the roasted food leaves you Hwy 10 and ride the shuttle summer, the library hosts activities to go parched, pick up a smoothie, bus onto post. with their medieval theme including: cas- lemonade or slice of water- Bring blankets or lawn tle building, necklace making and me- melon. Finally, satisfy your chairs to mark your place in dieval architecture origami. This all-ages sweet tooth with ice cream, front of the stage, but leave program offers incentive prizes to those funnel cakes, sno-cones and pets, weapons, coolers, who read four books or log four hours of more. tents and glass bottles at reading each week. River Road and The Joel home. Weeks begin Sundays and end Satur- Martin Project take the stage This is an outdoor event days. The program continues through July at 5:30 p.m. and country mu- and it will be hot. Young 31. Sign up and get your log book at the li- sic superstar, Blake Shelton, children, the elderly and brary. For a full schedule and more infor- performs soon after that. anyone else with special mation visit www.fortpolkmwr.com/li- FreedomFest also boasts the medical concerns should brary or call 531-2665. largest fireworks display in take precautions to make Please see Briefs, page 9B west central Louisiana. The sure they don’t get over- event offers bouncers and heated. Guardian June 17, 2011 /1B Operations Group engineer has long, illustrious career

By ANGIE THORNE according to www.squidoo.com. McCann said JRTC’s focus has al- Guardian associate editor ways been to replicate, not dupli- How do you celebrate a lifetime cate. “So we replicated the situation of achievements and say farewell to as much as we could. After Bosnia, someone who has helped shape Fort we had the conflict with Kosovo

Polk into the mission-oriented and that was a little bit different. REISCHLING/GUARDIAN RACHEL Army training center that it is? It’s The base camps had different set not an easy task to undertake, but ups. I went to Kosovo at the begin- one that is being attempted for C.J. ning of the challenges there and McCann, engineer for Fort Polk’s brought back plans on how we Joint Readiness Training Center’s could revise our training area to Operations Group. McCann holds make it replicate Kosovo, which that position for just a few more meant building more base camps,” days and then retires Thursday. said McCann. When asked about his long and suc- Each mission continued to build This is an example of the attention to detail McCann and his team cessful career, he spoke of interest- on the last — changing the face of ing and relevant scenarios that span JRTC training with McCann right in puts into one of the houses in the fictional Iraqi village of Tekira. his 34-year career at Fort Polk. the thick of things. “Then 9-11 hap- Tekira is a training area, nestled in the piney woods between Hicks McCann’s story began with his pened and in the latter part of 2002, and LeCompte, that often shields terrorists whose speciality is Army career. “I spent three years in JRTC got the mission to start train- making improvised explosive devices. the Army as a combat engineer. Af- ing Soldiers to go to Iraq and ter I left Vietnam in 1971, I was sta- Afghanistan,” said McCann. coming and going in and out of the ing, changing, upgrading and keep- tioned at Fort Polk for 18 months,” Once again, McCann put himself FOBs. In Iraq, the FOBs were safe ing up with what’s going on in said McCann. He left the Army in in harm’s way by going where the havens. Inside the wire is where you country. That’s what I do,” said Mc- February 1973, but came back to action was and getting an accurate wanted to be. We were getting a lot Cann. work at Fort Polk in 1977. “I had picture of what was needed to prop- of improvised explosive devices at Looking back, McCann said that made some contacts while here and erly train Soldiers at JRTC. entry control points, so we redid all building a runway was his favorite when a position came open for an “I volunteered to go to Iraq for a of our FOBs and entry control project. “When JRTC first came engineer draftsman, I applied and year, August 2004-2005, with the points. Then, we started doing some here, I was assigned to the special was selected,” said McCann. Army corps of Engineers. I went stuff in the villages that was rele- projects office to build things they His job has grown and evolved over as a construction representa- vant to what was really happening needed at Fort Polk before training since then, but McCann tried to sum tive, which is basically a quality as- in Iraq,” said McCann. “We have began. One of those projects was a up his life’s work. “As the engineer surance guy. I went to FOB Spiker at continued to mature the box. Just dirt landing strip large enough to for Operations Group, it has been Tikrit. It was one of the biggest about every rotation we’ve done accept a C-130. With the help of Fort my responsibility to make sure FOBs there. I ended up working on something to add to the replication Bragg’s 618th Engineer Co, we built everything in the box (JRTC training projects that included the division process.” the runway in about 64 days in area) is ready for a rota- headquarters for the He said they even went so far as 1991. The first airplane to land was tion. This includes the in- Iraqi Army and a po- to contract a Hollywood set dresser awesome,” said McCann. Three frastructure like villages, lice station in to go through villages and make runways in all were built and are runways and roads,” said Sumara, which was them look like real Iraqi and still in operation. “Two of them are McCann. “We have five one of the real Afghanistan communities. “We re- used continuously during rotations forward operating bases hotbeds at the time, furbished 13 villages to give them and have been expanded to be C-17 that will hold about 1,000 and a battalion FOB that authenticity,” said McCann. capable. The Air Force wants them Soldiers each. I’m respon- for the Iraqi army on He said Soldiers have told him to be dirt because this is one of the sible for making sure that the main road be- that they get chill bumps when they few places they can actually train on those FOBs are taken care tween Tikrit and drive through there because it’s so those types of runways,” said Mc- of. I’m on call 24-hours a Sumara, which was real. “We call it cultural immersion Cann. day, seven days a week also a highly contest- and we’ve found that it’s very im- McCann said one of the greatest and need to be ready to McCann ed area,” said Mc- portant that Soldiers train in an area things he has enjoyed is watching respond to whatever Cann. as close as possible to what they are the people around him grow and happens.” He said in the end it was a very going to be fighting, living or react- rise in rank. “It’s just so cool watch- He said things were done differ- good year, but it was great to get ing in,” said McCann. ing them come through again and ently when JRTC training first start- back and put to use some of the He said with the Global War on again to see how they mature,” said ed. “The towns were in a fake coun- things he saw. Terror, it’s been a continuous thing. McCann. “I’ve watched the Army try called Cortina. Signs were in McCann choked up as he trav- “The mission continues to be rele- mature too.” English and people spoke English. eled down memory lane. “This is vant to what’s happening down Now McCann feels it’s his turn to Every rotation was about the same. getting emotional,” he said. range. When the surge in Iraq hap- have some quiet Family time. “I Then the Balkans came along and Sentiment aside, McCann said he pened, we responded by building have grandchildren that I want to we had to make revisions to the felt it was his job to immerse him- more villages and giving the box a play with. I don’t want to answer a training area to match what Soldiers self in the culture that surrounded new look. When the surge in phone every five minutes any- were seeing in Bosnia. So, I actually him in Iraq to get the right atmos- Afghanistan happened, we did it more,” said McCann. He said anoth- made two trips to Bosnia. One at the phere for the Soldiers at Fort Polk to again. Things are happening now er reason is that the Army has got- very beginning of the actions and engage in. that are causing change,” said Mc- ten too smart for him. “The things one toward the end to make sure “It was quite a year and once Cann. “We’re concentrating more on these guys can do and the technolo- that what we were portraying here back, I got with the commander of training the host nation’s security gy they master is amazing,” he said. matched what was actually happen- Operations Group. There were so forces, the police and the Army in As his retirement date draws ing as closely as we could,” said many things I noticed that we both countries, to take more of the near, McCann reflects on the impact McCann. weren’t doing right here. It was load. That made us change the way of his career, but has trouble think- The Balkan wars were a series of lacking. So, he supported me and things were set up here. We had to ing in terms of individual achieve- conflicts that led to the disintegra- we started doing some things at the have places in the villages that al- ments. Modesty won. tion of the former Republic of Yu- base camps, the entry control lowed us to meet with the locals “What I believe is that I have goslavia, occurring over a decade- points. What we had really missed and governments. Since 2003, it has been a very fortunate member of an long period between 1991 and 2001, was being able to control traffic been pretty much continuous revis- amazing team,” said McCann.

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Guardian June 17, 2011 /7B Humphries, Alvarado capture doubles crown

By CHUCK CANNON News editor

FORT POLK, La. — The team of Lonnie Humphries and Steven Alvarado overcame youth with experience to capture the Fort Polk Intramural Sports doubles tennis crown June 13 at the 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade tennis courts. Humphries and Alvarado, members of 88th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st MEB, defeated the brothers Harrison — Jared and Bryce — 6- 2, 6-2, in 100-degree heat on the black paved courts. “One of the keys to our win was our serve and volley game,” Alvarado said. “Our move- ment to net was really good and we were hit- ting the important shots.” Alvarado said experience also played a big role in the win. “Granted, they were younger than we were, but Lonnie and I played tennis in college and I think our experience made the difference,” he said. “They are up and coming and have a lot of potential, but we were just too experienced for CHUCK CANNON / GUARDIAN them.” The Harrisons are sons of Chap. (Lt. Col.) William Harrison, senior chaplain for Joint Readiness Training Center Operations Group and are both college soccer players. “They were really hard hitters,” Jared Harri- son said. “They were also a lot better than we expected.” Lonnie Humphries (right) returns a serve as partner Steven Alvarado looks on during The teens were at a disadvantage from the start, as they had to play an extra match due to the Fort Polk Intramural Sports doubles tennis championship at 1st Maneuver Ena- an odd number of teams in the tournament. hancement Brigade Gym June 13. Humphries and Alvarado defeated Jared and Bryce “We were tired from having to play a first Harrison 6-2, 6-2 to claim the title. round match,” Jared Harrison said. “Some- times the luck of the draw helps — and hurts.” tournament. Steve Kwon, 162nd Infantry “It was a good match,” Alvarado said. “I For Alvarado, the win was a little vindica- Brigade, defeated Alvarado 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 on June started out well but he just outlasted me. I have tion for his loss in the finals of the post singles 9 at the 1st MEB courts. to give him credit; he was tough.”

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For more informa- • Ages 8-11, Wednesday through June 24 [email protected]. from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; HHD, 88th BSB — The Family Readiness tion call Dixie Phillips at 424-7432. 6th Bn, 353rd Inf Reg — Hosts a Battalion • Ages 12-14, June 29-July1 from 9 a.m.-1 Group hosts a meeting June 29 at Skate Palace p.m.Call 239-0355 for more information. in Leesville beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more in- Family Organizational Day at Sustainer Field formation e-mail Barbara Holston or De De from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. In addition to the Organi- Half marathon Rahni at [email protected]. zational Day, the 6th Bn is hosting HHC Family bowling Wednesday at 5 p.m. and A Co hosts A formal training group is meeting to train 546th Maint Co, 88th BSB — Hosts a car for a November half marathon. All runners are wash June 25 at the Education Center on Fort Family bowling from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Strike welcome. For more information email Ver- Polk from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Zone Bowling Center. A Co offers Breakfast [email protected]. 41st Trans Co, 88th BSB — The FRG hosts a Burritos June 27 at Bldg 8201 from 7:30-10:30 meeting at company headquarters June 28 be- a.m. ginning at 6 p.m. For more information call D Troop, 1st Bn (Abn) — D Troop hosts Monica Terry at [email protected]. Family bowling night Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Clubs and Groups 337th Sig Co, 88th BSB — The FRG hosts a Strike Zone Bowling Center. The cost is $2 per meeting Wednesday at Strike Zone Bowling person, which includes unlimited games and Leesville TOPS Center beginning at 6 p.m. For more informa- shoe rental. For more information e-mail delta- Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Thursdays tion call Melissa Box at 531-2847. [email protected]. at the Vernon Parish Library, 1401 Nolan Trace A Co, 88th BSB — Hosts an FRG meeting at in Leesville. Weigh-in runs from 5:05-5:55 p.m. Strike Zone Bowling Center Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For more information e-mail Angela Miscellaneous Meetings start at 6 p.m. For more information Pearson or Nicole Richardson at call 208-6025. [email protected]. 88th BSB steering committee — Hosts a Hospice help sought DeRidder TOPS Steering Committee meeting July 6 at the Bat- Hospice of Leesville seeks individuals inter- Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Tuesdays at talion beginning at 4 p.m. ested in donating time to the Vernon Parish the Wesley United Methodist Church, 701 N. For more information call Melissa Box at hospice ministry. No special training or experi- Texas Street in DeRidder. Weigh-in runs from ence is needed. For more information call 239- 531-2847. 5:30-5:55 p.m. Meetings start at 6 p.m. For more 1020. 519th HHD, 519th MP Bn — The FRG information call 531-8107. hosts a meeting Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the battalion classroom. For more informa- Trade Days Running club Main Street Trade Days is held the first and tion contact (573) 842-7149 or e-mail The CenLa Runners Club meets Saturdays third Saturday of each month on Third Street [email protected]. at 7 a.m. in the parking lot of Maple Terrace at the Third Street Market in historic down- 91st MP Det, 519th MP — The FRG hosts a Housing Area on North Fort. Runs vary in town Leesville from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. The next meeting Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. at the detach- distance and terrain. Call 348-2924 for details. ment. For more information contact (337) 718- Trade Days is Saturday. Call 392-1776 for 6337 or e-mail [email protected]. more information. 204th MP Co, 519th — The FRG hosts a Purple Heart meeting meeting July 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Showboat Incrediball tourney The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 727 meets the third Saturday of each Theatre. For more information contact (337) An American Softball Association coed in- 213-1447 or (337) 718-7300 or e-mail 204br- month at 10 a.m. in the New Llano American crediball tournament is scheduled for Satur- Legion Hall. Recipients of the Purple Heart [email protected]. day at the Leesville softball complex. There is 209th MP Co, 519th — The FRG hosts a are welcome. The next meeting is June 18. For a three game guarantee. Entry fee is $150 per details call 238-0170. meeting July 11 at the FRC building from 6-8 team. First team wins $300 and second place p.m. For more information contact (832) 659- team wins $175. Teams must consist of six Annual choir day 1563 or (337) 304-6717 or e-mail 209MP- men and four women. There is a home run [email protected]. derby for men and women. Entry fee is $5. New Birth Mission Baptist Church hosts a 258th MP Co, 519th MP — The FRG hosts a Winners receive $25. Call David Causey at music workshop and annual choir day pro- meeting Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. in the battal- 238-9514 to enter. gram June 25 and 26 at New Birth Mission in ion classroom. For more information contact Leesville. For more information contact Di- (337) 353-9424 or e-mail Basketball camp anetta Smith-Maxie at 392-0641. [email protected]. 272nd MP Co, 519th — The FRG hosts their The seventh annual Dave Simmons/Jonny Narcotics anonymous next meeting June 28 in the battalion classroom Jones basketball camp is slated for June 27-29 from 6-8 p.m. For more information contact (337) from 8 a.m. to noon at DeRidder High School, Christian Living Fellowship Church, Section 378-9706. 723 O’Neal St., DeRidder. The camp is for Line Road in Leesville, hosts NA support 27nd MP Co, 519th MP — The FRG hosts a pre-K to seventh grade. Cost is $30. group meetings Mondays and Tuesdays from meeting Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in the battal- Registration dates are Saturday and June 8-9 p.m.; Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m.; Thurs- ion classroom. For more information contact 25, from 9 a.m.-noon at Bailey’s Cafe, 107 days from 7:15-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.; and Fri- (337) 378-9706 or e-mail Mahlon. St., DeRidder, or 10 a.m.-noon at days-Sundays from 8-9 p.m. For more informa- [email protected]. Taco Bell, 1145 Entrance Road, Fort Polk. For tion call 238-3570.

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Guardian 12B/June 17, 2011 **CHAPEL RENTALS SPECIAL PROGRAM LEADER WANTED Deadline For All Classified Attractive 1,2 & 3 BR. for credit scores down to International Marketing Fort Polk Ads Is Noon Tuesday M.H.`s furnished & unfur- 575. No land required. A-1 Co. expanding in the Fort nished with C/A/H, locat- Homes 318-238-4663. Polk area. Seeking indi- Turn in ads to the ed near Ft. Polk main gate. viduals with experience in Special Military Deposit. $21900.00 Gets you a 3 Guardian Public Affairs Office, bedroom home with furni- teaching, public speaking www.thefortpolkguardian.com Washateria located on Bldg. 4919, Magnolia Dr. ture. Only at A-1 Home in or who has owned & oper- or fax to: 318-352-3667 premises. Reasonable ated a business. Call (800) rates. Must see to appreci- Natchitoches 318-238- or email to 4663. 896-6820. [email protected] ate. Call 239-0587 or 348- Tradin’ Post Ads 9070. DRIVE TO BOSSIER Visa Mastercard MUST SELL, 3 bedroom, CITY! Save thousands WOODLAND LAND Published for the community of Fort Polk, La. 2 bath, mobile home. during our “Summer DEV. LLC AND HOME Financing available. 318- Model Blowout Sale”. Red BUILDERS **ROSEPINE RENTAL A HIDDEN HILLTOP BORDER COLLIE Tags all over the lot! Greg nestled back in one of PUPPIES, 8 weeks old. 356-7045 - Brick home 3 BR 1 BA Tilley’s Bossier Mobile Custom Homes by Leesville's most sought $150 to $200. Call 318- on 1 acre in Rosepine near ABANDONED DOU- Homes. 1-800-253-5923 Charles Welch after subdivisions!! 710 256-2123. schools. Newly remod- BLEWIDE. 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Drive Thru & Bar 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath VISION is a MUST SEE!! 7006 after 7pm any day 1113 North 5th St. Lot 12 – 143 West Leonard Rd 337-397-2307 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Anacoco, la 71403 MLS TAILS-A-WAGGIN Turn in ads to the TUESDAY #29-84. 4 Bedroom, 2 DOG GROOMING Rent-A-Center LET US BUILD YOUR 2414 S. 5th St. Suite F Bike Night Bath, 2 Car Garage All Breeds P ublic Affairs DREAM HOME 337-238-5156 Next to Wal-Mart $1 Beer - $2 shots $208,000. Contact Leesville, LA 71446 Office, Bldg. 4919, WEDNESDAY Candice Skinner for a Mon. - Fri. 7am - 5pm (337) 238-9662 Competitive Prices Sat. 9am - 2pm M agnolia Dr. Or fax Wacked Out Wednesday showing today! 337-353- Located off Hwy 184 (Chaffee Rd) Allotments Accepted! “Locations in Leesville” www.rentacenter.com 4272 W E S UPPORT O UR T ROOPS to 318-352-3667 or $1 Off all Daiquiri’s and Rosepine, 10 Miles THURSDAY from Fort Polk Thirsty Thursday Beer $1.50 WOODLAND PARK PLACE Kagal’s Kagal’s HairHair SalonSalon Ladies Drinks $1 off MMTSTS MORRIS TIRE 1 Acre lots for sale to build on SATURDAY Tues-Fri: 10am-6pm Date Nite We have other land and SERVICE, INC Sat: 10am-3pm Buy 1 12 oz Daiquiri lots for sale “When Service Counts, Count On Us” Get One Free 337-537-5454 60 + Different kinds of Call: 337-208-5680 Hwy 171 South 610 Mahlon Street Frozen Drinks 337-208-5577 Office 337-239-2077 2013 S. 5th Street DeRidder, LA 1271-1 Entrance Road & Pkg Beer Leesville, LA 71446 70634-4220 Leesville, LA 71446 TV’s & Lounge Room www.woodlandadvantage.com (337) 239-4348 (337) 463-3573 for Sports Nite GuardianFort Polk www.thefortpolkguardian.com Published for the community of Fort Polk, La.

Guardian June 17, 2011/13B "Now Hiring Military SMALL CHEST TYPE TRUCK TOPPER Fits Deadline For All Classified Spouses and Retired FREEZER, 10 cubic feet. 2001 Chevy also others Fort Polk Ads Is Noon Tuesday Military" Armed Forces It works very good but has too. Gloss black excellent Benefits Network seeks rust spots. Will take $65. condition $400. Ph. 337- Turn in ads to the individuals to fill positions Call 238-0383 for more 401-3196 Guardian Public Affairs Office, in the Fort Polk area. information. www.thefortpolkguardian.com Bldg. 4919, Magnolia Dr. Representatives will pro- or fax to: 318-352-3667 vide information to active MURRAY RIDING AUTOS or email to duty personnel and their LAWNMOWER, 10 HP [email protected] families on their military with 30 inch cut. Fixer Tradin’ Post Ads and government benefits upper! Needs, battery, **2005 MITSUBISHI Visa Mastercard including financial mat- tune-up and solenoid ECLIPSE GS 2 Door 4- Published for the community of Fort Polk, La. ters. AFBN provides train- switch. Price $125. For Speed Automatic ing and paid vacations for more information call 397- Overdrive 4 Cyl. GREAT those who qualify. Only 8020. gas mileage. Metallic B ACK H OME PINKLADY individuals seeking Dark Green. Black M & M COLLECTION $30,000 + annually need ALL WOOD GUN CAB- Interior. 113K Asking Now Hiring apply. Call Joanne 1-866- INET. Holds 8 guns with $6,500.00 OBO Call or FENCING FFindind Y Yourour Waitress 729-7845 ext. 222. 6-24 shelves on side. Storage on Text Richard at 480-282- Chain Link Treasure Treasure Here!!Here!! & Bartenders bottom with keys, in great 1510. Vinyl • Farm MISC shape. Asking $250 or best We now take Visa, Call: 337-208-4415 offer. Call 318-565-4059 Privacy MasterCard & Discover. daytime or call or 318-430-0072. SERVICES Give us a call for M ON -S AT 9 AM -5 PM 337-392-5992 **I WILL PAY 20X face a FREE estimate! after 6:30 PM LOOKING FOR 902 E. 1st Street value for U.S. Silver coins HEATER4 AND AIR VA HOME LOAN You DeRidder (Must be 21 years old) dated 1964 or prior. Call 375-5988 Walk-ins Welcome WINDOW UNIT., at least served your country, now 375-2943 or 401-8200 Apply at HWY 171 S. 337-353-2923 1,500 BTU, good condi- let us serve you! Free Pre- tion, reasonably priced. Approval. Great interest Call 318-565-4059 or 318- rates. Louisiana Mortgage 430-0072. Associates, Sulphur, LA 800-533-8677. 6-17 GOLD'S GYM TRAINER 480 Treadmill. **ACE CONSTRUC- Slightly used, in excellent TION Drywall, Room condition. Asking $250 or Additions, shingles, best offer. Call 337-239- Kitchen Cabinets, 0922. Flooring and carpentry. FREE estimates. 337-912- MEDELA pump in style 3512 double pump back pack with four milk storage bot- **MOSES & SON A- tles, ice pack, battery pack Round Tuit Handyman and ac adapter. Used 11 Service From the Floor to months. $125. 318-229- the Roof. We do it all, no 6981. job too small. Call us for your home repair and BABY ITEMS FOR remodeling needs. Free SALE from smoke and pet Estimates. 337-375-5988 free home. Fisher price Rainforest peek-a-boo **TRACTOR WORK leaves mobile. $10. Fisher Bush hogging, driveways price jumperoo. $40. repaired, disking, garden sites broken, dirt spread, 3 FULL FACE and all types of blade MOTORCYCLE work. Free estimates. No HELMETS $25.00 Each job too small. Phone 337- Ph. 337-401-3196 239-6882

AUCTION - County & City Surplus Saturday June 25, 2011• 9:00 AM Location: Union County Shop 2476, Champagnolle Rd., El Dorado, Ar. 71730 Auctioneers Note: This auction will include surplus equipment & vehicles from Union & Calhoun Counties, as well as the City of El Dorado, Arkansas.

Partial Listing: Construction Equipment & Forklifts: New Holland LB75 Backhoe 2WD SR#031023220, CAT U80C All Terrain Forklift - LPG, Hyster 15K# Forklift - Gas. Hyster 6K# Ware- house Forklift, M-R-S Scraper L100M, Raygo Compactor - SR #07A0189, Gradall Rubber Tire Exca- vator, Pea Gravel Machine, Ingram Model 9-2800 Packer w/Detroit Diesel, Skywitch - Sissorlift (Elec- tric), EZ Liner Road Striper MDL. AL120-EZ. Tractors: JD 5300, JD 5210, Ford N.H. 6640 w/Side Boom Mower, Ford 6610 SR#BC22539, Ford 6600 w/Woods 1027 Loader, Kubota M5400 - Turf Tires Sr# 3022949488, Tractor Trucks, Automobiles &Trucks: 88 Chevy C60 w/Dump Bed, 90 I.H. 4600 w/sweeper unit VIN#1HTSAZPMXMH309701, 94 White Volvo VIN#4V15DBGF6SR834949, Military 2 1/2 ton truck, 2000 I.H. 4900 DT 466E w/Trash Compactor - Not running, ‘01 I.H. 4900 DT466E w/Dump Bed & Knuckle Boom Loader - No motor, 95 GMC 1/2 Ton, 97 Ford F250, 98 Ford F250, (2) 99 Ford F350, 90 Ford F350 Flatbed - Diesel, 91 GMC 1500 LWB, 92 Ford F250 w/.Utility Bed - Gas (30) Ford Crown Vics (some not running), (2) Chevy C30 Van - Diesel, (2) ‘01 & ‘06 Ford F150s (wrecked), ‘96 Dodge 1500 SWB, Mobile Homes & RV: 14’x60’ FEMA Mobile Home w/New Furniture, 3BR, 1BA (Never Lived In), 14’x80’ FEMA Mobile Home w/New Furniture, 4 BR, 2 BA, (Never Lived In) *This unit will be sold offsite. To inspect Trailer prior to Auction Call Calhoun Co. Judge @ 870-798-4818. Viewing by appointment only, 24’ Resort RV Camper, Misc: 99 Kawa- saki USMC Edition Motorcycle 650CC SR# 2YA058681, Taylor-Dunn Electric Cart w/Cab, 6” Marlow WTR Pump w/Ford Diesel Engine On TLR, 4” Water pump on TLR. Terms: Full Payment must be made on the . For more info please visit day of Auction. Cash or check will be accepted. our website: Buyers unknown to auction company must www.NuttAuction.com provide a bank letter of guarantee made out to John Nutt Nutt Auction Company if paying by check. All 03-824-0581, items selling for $5000 and less will include a 5% buyer’s premium. Items selling for $5001 R.W. “Bud” Nutt, and up will include a 2% buyers premium. AR#1030 TX 11712 903-748-4400

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