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an edition of the Recycled material is used in the making of our POST newsprint The Interior Military News Connection Vol. 8, No. 26 , Alaska June 30, 2017 Garrison Commander’s RED FLAG-Alaska affords airmen Holiday Safety Message experience of a lifetime 4th of July, 2017

Col. Sean C. Williams U.S. Army Garrison Fort Wainwright Commander

The Fourth of July is one of America's most significant holidays. On this 4th of July, we celebrate the 241th anniversary of our nation's Independence. I sincerely want you to enjoy the free time and pleasures afforded by the holiday. As you enjoy your well-deserved break, remember to put safety first. Plan your activities in advance, identify risks and take the necessary precautions to make this a mishap-free 4th of July holiday for yourselves, your Families and friends. If you are going out of town, give your car a safety check. Allow sufficient time to reach your destination, and always tell someone where you are going and when you will be back. Drinking and driving, even within a short distance, do not mix. Alcohol impairs your driving ability; you never drive better when you drink and drive. In A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during RED FLAG-Alaska 17-2 June addition, keeping your seatbelt buckled significantly 16, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RED FLAG-Alaska provides an optimal training environment in the increases your chances of surviving an accident. Indo-Asia Pacific Region and focuses on improving ground, space, and cyberspace combat readiness and We also need to be aware of the risks associated interoperability for U.S. and international forces. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Ellis, U.S. Air Force) with recreational activities, particularly when they involve water sports such as boating, rafting and Staff Report Flight Commander of the 25th Fighter Squadron and fishing. These activities can also turn deadly when 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs A-10 pilot. “Just being able to integrate with a large combined with alcohol. force exercise and seeing the integration execution Again, in everything we do, safety must be The Alaskan summer sky dims only slightly as between escorting, suppression of enemy air-defenses, considered. Remember, the risk management is not Airmen and aircraft from a myriad of countries pack airlifts and everything else coming together was a great just for work. It can be used during off duty times as up their gear, preparing to depart for their respective experience.” well. I challenge you to make the right choices and to homes. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training safely prepare for any situation. Approximately 1,500 personnel and more exercise for U.S. and international forces flying under Our goal is to have a fun filled and accident-free than 100 aircraft from the United States, Japan, simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted holiday. Republic of Korea, Denmark, Thailand and other on the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex with Best wishes for an enjoyable and Safe 4th of July nations participated in more than 300 flight hours of air operations flown primarily out of Eielson Air Holiday. challenging training during RED FLAG-Alaska 17-2. “We flew a lot,” said Capt. Brian Farmer, Delta- See REDFLAG on page 4 Fort Wainwright’s Mass casualty exercise tests Career Skills Programs Staff Report Army Continuing Education System

Bassett’s capabilities Fort Wainwright Alaska Career Skills Program Brandy Ostanik launched its first CSP partnership with Alaska Medical Department Works Partnerships Inc., which offers pre- Activity-Alaska Public apprenticeship programs that will help transitioning Affairs active duty military members connect to training, education, apprenticeships and careers in Alaska’s Medical Department Construction Industry. Alaska Works partner Activity-Alaska joined with the local unions, the Fairbanks Construction Fort Wainwright in Academies and offer introductory training in Ice Fog, a post-wide several trades including: carpentry, welding, exercise July 21 through plumbing, electrical and training with metal studs, 23, testing hospital and telecommunications, blueprint reading, construction staff capabilities during math, OSHA and forklift. a mass casualty event. The Memorandum of Understanding between the Jun 22 started See CAREERS on page 7 like every other day for MEDDAC-AK personnel. Patients were being cared for on the inpatient wards while Ketcham Road others were being seen for regularly scheduled Construction appointments in Medical Department Activity – Alaska personnel prepare to transfer a casualty from a stretcher to an exam table during Ice Fog, a mass casualty exercise, June 22 at Ft. Fort Wainwright’s Ketcham Road will undergo specialty and primary Wainwright. Bassett ACH received 16 patients from a simulated explosion in order paving during the month of July. Motorists travelling care clinics. This routine to test the organization’s capabilities during a mass casualty event. (Master Sgt. between North Post and the southeast corner of post, day ended at 9:04 a.m. Veronica Phillips, Operations NCOIC) in the Badger Gate Area will need to use alternate when an overhead page routes, going around the west end of the airfield and mass email went using Montgomery, Meridian, Old Meridian, and out to all personnel could just as easily happen here,” as they were receiving the injured Gaffney Roads. Access to and from Kinney Road within MEDDAC-AK’s footprint said Ralph Wineland emergency patients, the exercise touched almost from points south of the work site will be kept open announcing a ‘Code Grey.’ manager for MEDDAC-AK. “We do every department of MEDDAC-AK, although there may be delays traveling through this This code alerted personnel to this to ensure that we are prepared says Wineland. section of road. activate the disaster plan, putting to take care of the community no “The patient administration During weekdays, traffic moving from North Post into action a well-tested, highly matter what the emergency.” division was evaluated for their to the southeast corner of Fort Wainwright, towards choreographed set of procedures for As part of the exercise Bassett ability to track patients and their the Badger Gate area will be permitted through the all MEDDAC-AK personnel. responded to the unexpected patient movements throughout the hospital, Ketcham Road work site from North Post toward the The scenario reported a blast surge by triaging, sorting and treating security guards conducted perimeter intersection of Ketcham and Montgomery Roads. in on-post housing resulting in 16 patients that were brought in by and vehicle checks to ensure the Traffic going toward the east/south through the mass casualties all of which were first responders. These patients had safety of all beneficiaries receiving work site will be permitted only during the times of transported to Bassett Army injuries ranging from extensive care at Bassett ACH, the managed 3:30 until 6 p.m. This will provide some relief to Community Hospital. burns and fractures to blast injuries care division coordinated evacuation late afternoon traffic leaving post. Contractors will “The simulated events we and internal bleeding. flights for the burn victims and the begin closing Ketcham Road shortly after July 4. It receive mirror real-life situations While the emergency room was is estimated that road closures will be in effect for in the forefront during the event, that happen around the country and See EXERCISE on page 2 two to four weeks.

WEEKEND WEATHER 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Join the Fairbanks community and Interior military service members and Families at Pioneer Park this 4th of July. See the U.S. Army Arctic Warrior Band play from noon to 1 p.m., a with special ceremony featuring military speakers and a 50 State Salute at the Sternwheeler, the SS Nenana. Various music Friday Saturday Sunday - Tuesday performances, food, face painting, kids’ games and kids’ parade at 2:30. Free Mostly Cloudy, Highs Cloudy, Highs in the Partly Cloudy, Highs in admission to enjoy the activities that suround our communities celebration in the mid 70s. Lows lower 70s. Lows in the the mid 70s. Lows in the of American Independence Day. Don’t forget to wear patriotic colors for the near 50. mid 50s. mid 50s. parade. For more information, call 907-459-1087. 2 NEWS June 30, 2017 Nutrition Corner: Myth busters Whole grains are difficult to incorporate into my Be aware that not all foods that claim to be “multi- INGREDIENTS: family’s diet – MTYH. grain,” “100 percent wheat,” or “high fiber,” are 1 cup millet necessarily whole grain. Always look at the ingredient 4 cups vegetable broth Whole grains come in all different shapes, sizes, and list before relying on claims posted on the box unless ½ cup chopped white onion varieties of foods and they are very easy to spot in the you see the Whole Grains Council Stamp. You can also 5 medium bell peppers store if you know what you are looking for. look for the following language, “Diets rich in whole 3 medium tomatoes For example, many food manufacturers are adding grain and plant foods, and low in total fat, saturated fat, 1 can black beans, rinsed the “Whole Grains Council Stamp” to their whole and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease grain products indicating how much whole grain their and some cancers.” Whole grain foods that contain all DIRECTIONS: products contain. Aim to eat at least three whole grain portions of the grain kernel, contain at least 51% whole 1) Combine the millet and vegetable broth in food products with 100 percent whole grains per day grains by weight, and meet fat/saturated fat/cholesterol a saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add or six whole grain foods labeled with any Whole Grain restrictions can use that claim. While the language onions, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Council stamp. on product labels may be confusing, if you are trying 2) Slice the tops off the peppers and remove the At least half of your grains for the day should be to increase the whole grains in your diet, look for the seeds and cores. Set aside. When the millet is done, whole grains - oats, wheat, quinoa, millet, brown and Whole Grain Council Stamp and use the ingredients stir in the tomatoes and black beans. Spoon the peppers wild rice, other colored rice, rye, corn, farro (not pearled list. until filled. Place the peppers into a glass baking dish, faro), and much more. The best way to tell if your foods cover with microwave safe plastic wrap contain whole grains is to look at the ingredient list; 3) Cook in the microwave for 10 minutes, or until foods made with whole grains will list them near the top RECIPE SPOTLIGHT: peppers are tender. Turn peppers every 2-3 minutes to of the ingredient list. You will know if it is whole grain Microwave Millet-Stiffed Peppers ensure even cooking. if the words “whole” or “whole grain” appear before the Serves 5 grains name in the ingredients list.

Free homework help 24/7 as is the ability to test our processes and EXERCISE procedures.” Michael Campbell 24/7 on-demand help MEDDAC-AK conducts large scale School Liaison Officer, DFMWR Expert, background-checked tutors Continued from page 1 exercises two to four times a year as well 40+ subjects, all skill levels medical warehouse supported with as smaller monthly drills in different Connect from any internet-enabled Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families MASCAL carts containing additional areas of the hospital. device. is a DoD-funded program that provides medical supplies during a patient According to Wineland, these Anonymous tutoring sessions in on-demand online academic support and surge being pushed to the hospital,” exercises are imperative to the safety of private online classroom homework help to eligible students in said Wineland. the community. U.S. Military families around the world. At the end of the three-hour event “These types of drills allow us to SAFE, ANONYMOUS LEARNING No-cost online tutoring is provided an external evaluation team from test and train both our rotating military ENVIRONMENT 24 hours a day, seven days a week U.S. Army Installation Command personnel and our civilian workforce,” Tutor.com is committed to safety- through internet-enabled devices and gave high marks to the MEDDAC- said Wineland. “The teamwork built which begins with a rigorous tutor smart phones. Personalized support at a AK team, indicating that they had during these exercises both internally application process, an extensive student's moment of need has proven to exceeded the requirement contained and externally allows us to maintain background check, and a probationary be efficient, effective and life-changing. in the exercise evaluation guide. a high state of readiness to ensure we period before an applicant becomes a No appointment necessary for Army, “Though the exercise was deemed can support a globally ready force and certified Tutor.com tutor. Navy, Air Force, Marine a success,” said Wineland, “there provide safe, high-quality care not just Students and tutors always Corps and Coast Guard are always areas we can improve in, during day-to-day operations, but also in work anonymously and families and students in which is exactly why we do these large scale emergency situations.” no personal information grades K-12 at Tutor.com/ exercises. Being able to hone the skills is shared during sessions. military (also available for of both our medical and non-medical Ongoing session review service members for college personnel in a quick-paced, high and mentoring ensure courses or professional pressure environment like that found that our tutors maintain development). in a mass casualty event is important - Fort Wainwright the highest standards of Child & Youth Services quality and safety at all offers adaptable learning times. environments, Youth Technology Labs and homework support FUNDING AND ELIGIBILITY staff at the School Age Center and Youth Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families MEDDAC Minute Center. The Youth Center also provides is funded by the Department of Defense access to wi-fi and tablets to encourage (DoD) MWR Library Program, the IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS The optometry clinic welcomes all independent learning and small group DoD Navy General Library Program Emergency: 911 beneficiaries: active duty, spouses, work in their flexible learning spaces. and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance 24 Hour Nurse Advice Line: children, retirees. If it’s been over a CYS registration is available at (CGMA). Access to Tutor.com/military 1-800-874-2273 Opt. 1 year since your last eye exam take the Parent Central Services, (907) 353-7713 for DoD Active Duty and service Appointment Line: 361-4000 time to make an appointment. The clinic and Building 1049 #2 Chena Road; members is a DoD Pilot Program of Behavioral Health: 361-6059 provides services for routine exams, registration is free. limited duration, funded by the DoD Benefits Advisor: 361-5656 contact lens fitting, physicals, diabetic The Post Library provides computer Voluntary Education Program. Those Immunizations: 361-5456 exams, refractive surgery referrals, and and wi-fi access at building 3700 who fund the program determine Information Desk: 361-5172 acute ocular problems. Appointments can Santiago Avenue. eligibility for its use. Long-term Patient Advocate: 361-5291 be made through Central appointments Students can create an account and availability of the program is not Pharmacy Refills: 361-5803 (361-4000), Optometry front desk, or log in at www.tutor.com/military, for the guaranteed. Substance Abuse/Clinical Tricare Appointments Online. following: Counseling: 361-4054 Tricare On-Line: www. 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Visit www.copykat.com 3 June 30, 2017 NEWS History Snapshot: The Forlorn Turkey, Ladd Field, c. 1946

L. Amber Phillippe Fort Wainwright Landscape Historian

The Clobbered Turkey, a Boeing RB-29 variant designated the F-13A, began its life as The Forlorn Turkey. It is not clear when the name change came about, but it was stationed at Ladd Army Airfield beginning in 1946 as part of the 46th Reconnaissance Squadron’s involvement in Project Nanook. Among the objectives of Project Nanook was the long range reconnaissance of the Soviet Union’s Coast, especially over the Arctic. On Tuesday, December 23, 1947 the crew of The Clobbered Turkey took off from Ladd Field on a routine 15-hour training mission. Among the eight man crew was pilot Lt. Vern H. Arnett, co- pilot Lt. Donald B. Duesler, navigator Lt. Fredrick E. Sheetz, flight engineer Lt. Lyle B. Larson, radar operator Lt. Francis Schaack, electrical mechanic Tech. Sgt Wilbur E. Decker, radio operator Sgt Olan R. Samford and photographer Staff Sgt. Leslie R. Warre. On the return to Ladd Field the plane’s altimeter failed and caused the aircraft to crash eighty miles east of Shishmaref. All eight members of the crew survived the impact, though three were injured. Due to the poor weather conditions, search and rescue efforts were delayed for four days. (Image courtesy of the 46th72nd) Fearing the crew’s survival against the elements, Lt. Arnett and Lt. Sheetz weather and extreme temperatures. On Sunday, Dec. 28, The crash of The Clobbered Turkey was pivotal for the decided to hike to Shishmaref, which they mistakenly the Air Force sent a rescue plane with six men to the crash Air Force and precipitated a full review of their rescue thought was only twenty miles away; unfortunately they site, that plane crashed as well, with all six men surviving procedures. Subsequently, crash survivors were required to never made it. On Saturday, December 27, search and unscathed. At this point, seventeen men were in need of stay with the wreckage and only experienced paratroopers rescue was finally able to begin looking for the downed rescue and the Air Force finally asked for local assistance. were allowed to participate in rescues. plane and found it, noting at least four survivors as they Local bush pilots and mushers immediately set upon Today the remains of The Clobbered Turkey rest within made an initial pass over the crash site. Anticipating that the task and were able to access the site by December 30. the bounds of the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. at least some of the crew may be injured and knowing that Using a four seat 1933 Stinson Reliant Junior airplane and all needed supplies, the Air Force decided to parachute several dog teams, all of the crew members were brought Like Historic Photos? Check out our Pinterest page down three paramedics to the stricken group. Tragically, to safety and, over the course of several weeks, all of the for more, visit www.pinterest.com/fwacultural/. If you all three of the paramedics who attempted to parachute bodies of the deceased men were located and brought have any stories or photographs to share with the Cultural down to the site died in the attempt as they were not home. Resources Management program please call, (907) 361- experienced enough to make the jump in such poor 9329 or email [email protected].

The Army Substance Abuse Program wants everyone to enjoy themselves on this July 4th and Join us for do it safely. Think 0-1-2-3 low-risk guidelines. 0-drinks if driving any motorized vehicle the best 1-drink per hour 2-no more 2 drinks per day destination of 3-do not exceed 3 drinks on any one day the summer- If you do exceed 3 drinks on any one day, have a plan for your safety and never drive. SonRise National Park VBS Come to the land of invigorating power and beauty where there is nothing between you and God’s big sky. Adults, youth, and kids will enjoy the thrills of daily treks where they can face challenges and learn to depend on the promises of God. They will discover the true treasure described in Philippians 4:19, “My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Adult and youth volunteers still needed. If interested please contact Garrett Northway, at 907-361-4375 or email garrett.l.northway.civ@mail. mil.

What defines a drink? 12 oz of beer 5 oz of wine 1.5 oz of 80 proof distilled spirits (scotch, bourbon, gin, whiskey, etc) Each of the above contains .6 oz of pure alcohol. 4 COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 30, 2017 Fort Wainwright Family & MWR

Weekly Events June 30 – July 7

Summer Time Jam Laser Tag 30 June 30 3 to 8 p.m. The Laser Tag Arena inside of the Last Frontier Community Activity Center will be open extended hours for Summer Time Jam Laser Tag! Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044 Call 353-7755

Saturday Family Movie Day 1 July 1 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Your wish is our command during Saturday Family Movie Day at the Library! Bring your friends and family to the Library every Saturday for family- friendly films on request. If you have a special movie in mind, request it ahead of time with Library staff. Post Library, building 3700 Call 353-2642

Chena River Full-Day Float Shuttle July 1 1 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outdoor Recreation takes the hassle out of floating the Chena River! Whether you want to raft, kayak, or canoe down the Chena River, Outdoor Recreation will be waiting for you at your take-out point. Outdoor Recreation, building 4050 Call 361-6349, reservations recommended

Moosercise Child Exercise and Play Program 5 Mondays and Wednesdays 10 to 10:45 a.m. Exercise is a-moose-ing! Moosercise is an exciting and energetic exercise program available to kids ages 18 months to 5 years old. It helps promote fitness in a fun and safe environment. A new class session starts every month! Youth Sports and Fitness, building 1045, basement Call 353-7482, registration required

Hourly Golf Rates at Chena Bend Golf Course 6 July 6 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. You now have the freedom to choose how long you spend on the golf course. Chena Bend Clubhouse and Golf Course will offer hourly golf rates on Thursdays and Sundays, starting at $7 per hour. Chena Bend Clubhouse, building 2090 Call 353-6223

Please note that Fort Wainwright Family and MWR facilities have adjusted their hours for the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend.

Please check our website at www.wainwright.armymwr.com for a complete list of updated holiday hours.

Upcoming Events non-stop fun for everyone

Ice Cream Soda Floats for Ice Cream Appreciation Day 14 July 14 5 to 7 p.m. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Bring friends and family together to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Ice cream soda floats will be provided for free, as well as yard games and face painting! There’s something for everyone in the entire family! Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044 Call 353-7755

Stomp Out Boredom 5k Fun Run/Walk 15 July 15 11 a.m. Join the Youth Center for a fun 5k walk or run around the community! We’ll wind our way around the neighborhood and beat boredom in the process. Registration is held on the day of the walk, and begins at 10 a.m. at the Youth Center. Youth Center, building 4109 Call 361-5437, registration required

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capabilities of their personnel and U.S. Air Force REDFLAG their equipment.” fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Continued from page 1 Capt. Jun-Mo Yang, a KF-16 pilot Ryan Ley, assigned in the Republic of Korea Air Force, to the 14th Fighter Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf- echoed this sentiment. “The exercise Squadron prepares Richardson, Alaska. is important in the sense that we get to for a flight on an Maj. Ito Kei, a pilot in the Japanese experience beforehand scenarios that are F-16 during RED Air Self-Defense Force, found value similar to ones that we will face during FLAG-Alaska 17-2 in the expansive training range. “The wartime. Additionally, the ROKAF and June 16, 2017, at training areas in Alaska are really huge, USAF pilots build friendships and trust Eielson Air Force so we can fly with fewer restrictions that will be most critical in executing Base, Alaska. compared to Japan. And in the areas, there future combined operations.” RED FLAG- Alaska provides are assets such as ground to air missiles The exercise, while beneficial for and bombing ranges. So under this an optimal training aircrew members of many nations, also environment in environment, we can train ourselves more had benefits for the flightline personnel practically.” the Indo-Asia of all the participating countries. Senior Pacific Region “The size and scope of the airspace, Airman Eric Florez-Meza, an F-16 combined with fewer restrictions, allows and focuses avionics technician for the 36th Aircraft on improving pilots to realistically employ their aircraft Maintenance Squadron, said he had the ground, space, and execute tactics as they would in war,” experience of his professional lifetime. and cyberspace said Maj. Zach Fennell, a 353rd Combat “Not only did I learn new things, but I combat readiness Training Squadron range division assistant also got to participate in debriefings and and interoperability director of operations. “These things are directly interact with the pilots,” Florez- for U.S. and what separates RED FLAG-Alaska from Meza said. “It gave me better insight international other exercises.” in what they do. It was an amazing forces. (U.S. Air The expansive training range allows for experience.” Force photo by a full-scale integration of all multinational Overall, the participants enjoyed RF- Airman 1st Class forces in attendance. A, and they thanked their Alaskan hosts Haley D. Phillips) “One of the big lessons we get out for the opportunity. of Red Flag is learning how to integrate “Setting everything up and putting with other assets, so when you go into everything together with the amount of a combat scenario it’s not the first time units Eielson and Joint Base Elmendorf- you’ve worked with that country, service Richardson accommodated for, I would U.S. Air Force aircraft sit on the flight line during RED FLAG-Alaska 17-2 or airframe,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. say both bases did a really good job with June 19, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RED FLAG-Alaska provides Randey Kinsey, a 353rd CTS range this exercise,” Farmer concluded. division assistant director of operations. an optimal training environment in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region and “It gives you a better idea of what the focuses on improving ground, space, and cyberspace combat readiness and interoperability for U.S. and international forces. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Sean Carnes, U.S. Air Force) 6 NEWS June 30, 2017 Eielson Air Force Base Friday – 30th FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday – 5th FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., LAP SWIM, 6 to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, LAP SWIM, 6 to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, to 1 p.m., Pool inside Baker Field Call 377-2642. to 1 p.m., Pool inside Baker Field Call 377-2642. House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. OPEN SWIM, 1 to 7 p.m., Pool inside BALLISTICS, 11 a.m., Baker Field FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, 377-1925. Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, Call 377-2642. Call 377-2642. OPEN SWIM, 5 to 8 p.m., Pool inside SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call BALLISTICS, 11 a.m., Baker Field (PG), 2 p.m., Ernie Walker Theater, BALLISTICS, 11 a.m., Baker Field 377-1925. House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269. House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. TEEN BREAK, 7 to 10:40 p.m., OPEN SWIM, 5 to 8 p.m., Pool inside Monday – 3rd OPEN SWIM, 5 to 8 p.m., Pool inside Eielson Youth Center, Eielson AFB, Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call *PACAF FAMILY DAY* Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call Call 377-6336. 377-1925. NO FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 377-1925. P.M., Eielson City Center, Eielson LT2 TRAINSPOTTING (R), 7 p.m., TEEN BREAK, 7 to 10:40 p.m., AFB, Call 377-2642. RIPPED, 5:15 p.m., Baker Field Ernie Walker Theater, Eielson AFB, Eielson Youth Center, Eielson AFB, House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Call 377-2269. Call 377-6336. NO BALLISTICS, 11 a.m., Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call 377- TABATA BOOTCAMP, 6:30 p.m., LIFE (R), 7 p.m., Ernie Walker 1925. Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call Saturday – 8th Theater, Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269. 377-1925. LAP SWIM, 10 a.m. to noon, Pool NO RIPPED, 5:15 p.m., Baker Field inside Baker Field House, Eielson House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. AFB, Call 377-1925. Saturday – 1st Thursday – 6th LAP SWIM, 10 a.m. to noon, Pool NO TABATA BOOTCAMP, 6:30 p.m., SPIN, 5:30 a.m., Baker Field House, FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., inside Baker Field House, Eielson Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925 Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, AFB, Call 377-1925. 377-1925. Call 377-2642. LAP SWIM, 6 to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., to 1 p.m., Pool inside Baker Field PIYO, 9 a.m., Baker Field House, Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, Tuesday – 4th House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Call 377-2642. *HOLIDAY* NO SPIN, 5:30 a.m., Baker Field FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., TABATA, 10 a.m., Baker Field PIYO, 9 a.m., Baker Field House, House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Call 377-2642. NO LAP SWIM, 6 to 8 a.m. and 11 COLLEGE FOOTBALL, 11 a.m., TABATA, 10 a.m., Baker Field a.m. to 1 p.m., Pool inside Baker STORYTIME, 10 to 11 a.m., Eielson 354 Sports Bar inside Yukon Club, House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Field House, Eielson AFB, Call 377- Library, Eielson AFB, Call 377-3174. Eielson AFB, Call 377-5219. 1925. COLLEGE FOOTBALL, 11 a.m., DEPLOYMENT BRIEFING, 1 to 2 GIVE PARENTS A BREAK, 12:30 to 354 Sports Bar inside Yukon Club, NO REUNION BRIEFINGS, 9:30 p.m., Airman & Family Readiness 5:30 p.m., CDC, Eielson AFB, $30/ Eielson AFB, Call 377-5219. to 10:30 a.m., Airman & Family Center, Ei-elson AFB, Call 377-2178. child, Call 377-3237. Readiness Center, Eielson AFB, Call GIVE PARENTS A BREAK, 12:30 to 377-2178. OPEN SWIM, 5 to 8 p.m., Pool inside OPEN SWIM, 1 to 7 p.m., Pool inside 5:30 p.m., CDC, Eielson AFB, $30/ Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call child, Call 377-3237. NO FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 377-1925. 377-1925. p.m., Eielson City Center, Eielson OPEN SWIM, 1 to 7 p.m., Pool inside AFB, Call 377-2642. SPIN, 5:30 p.m., Baker Field House, GOING IN STYLE (PG-13), 7 p.m., Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Ernie Walker Theater, Eielson AFB, 377-1925. NO PIYO, 10:30 a.m., Baker Field Call 377-2269. House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. ZUMBA, 6:30 p.m., Baker Field GHOST IN A SHELL (PG-13), 7 p.m., House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Ernie Walker Theater, Eielson AFB, NO LADIES BOOK CLUB, 5 p.m., Sunday – 9th Call 377-2269. Eielson Library, Eielson AFB, Call LAP SWIM, 10 a.m. to noon, Pool 377-3174. Friday – 7th inside Baker Field House, Eielson LAP SWIM, 6 to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. AFB, Call 377-1925. Sunday – 2nd NO SPIN, 5:30 p.m., Baker Field to 1 p.m., Pool inside Baker Field LAP SWIM, 10 a.m. to noon, Pool House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., inside Baker Field House, Eielson Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, AFB, Call 377-1925. Call 377-2642.

excursion in the Prince William Sound and the enhancement education classes on Tuesdays IN BRIEF Gulf of Alaska aboard the “Chinook” and “English from noon to 1 p.m. The class is four weeks long Maiden”. Charters run April 15 – Sept. 4. Call 377- and begins the first Tuesday of every month. For FINANCE TIP 1232 to register or for more information. any questions or to register for the class, please If you are going on emergency leave please call 377-6354. get in contact with your First Sergeant who will WEEKLY KIDS SEWING CLASS coordinate your orders with your local Budget Join the Arts and Crafts Center Wednesdays EIELSON CHAPEL SERVICES Office. from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and Saturdays from 1:30 The Eielson Air Force Base Chapel team to 3:30 p.m. for a kids sewing class! The cost is offers a variety of services. Your Chaplain Corps NUTRITIONAL TIP $11 per person. Each class focuses on different offers Catholic and Protestant worship services Variety is key with protein. Try grilling, croiling, projects gears toward different age groups. Three each week and our multi-faith worship center can roasting or baking-they don’t add extra fat. Try children at a minimum are needed to hold the support the needs of other faith groups. For more a slow cooker with leaner meats to keep them class each week and basic sewing supplies will be information, call us at 377-2130. moist. provided. Call 377-4880 for more information. Catholic Community: 4th OF JULY BASH STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY Religious Formation, 9 a.m., Sundays Celebrate Independence Day with family and The Eielson library holds story time every Catholic Mass, 10:30 a.m., Sundays friends while enjoying free equipment rentals, Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. for children ages Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment games, fun on the lake, great food, and musical 5 and younger. Come out and enjoy listening entertainment. Tuesday, July 4 from noon to 5 to themed story’s read by the Library staff or Protestant Community: p.m. volunteers! Call 377-3174 for more information. Contemporary Service, 9 a.m., Sundays Kids Church, 9 a.m., Sundays FISHING CHARTERS IN VALDEZ MEDICAL GROUP OFFERS SLEEP AWANA, 4 to 6 p.m., Sundays Join us for a Halibut or Salmon fishing ENHANCEMENT CLASS Jr./Sr. High Youth Service, 6 p.m., Wednesdays The 354th Medical Group provides sleep

Technical Sgt. Warren Binyard, Red Flag-Alaska: the 36th Fighter Squadron noncommissioned G-suits and officer in charge of aircrew flight equipment, disassembles parts parachutes of an oxygen mask June 21, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Airman 1st Class Issac Johnson Base, Alaska. The 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs equipment that Binyard maintains Attention to detail is a concept ingrained in every is essential to pilots Airman from the day they join the Air Force. Your due to the high boots must be perfectly aligned, your ribbon rack altitude at which they centered directly above your pocket. This valuable fly. (Photo by Airman skill saves time, money and in certain situations even Eric M. Fisher, 354th someone’s life. Fighter Wing Public For aircrew flight equipment personnel, attention Affairs) See DETAILs on page 7 7 June 30, 2017 NEWS CAREERS Continued from page 1 garrison and Alaska Works Partnerships Inc. supports the participation of Soldiers transitioning from the military within 180 days in the various cohorts, as each cohort will be different, with several trades being taught during the three week sessions. Upon completion of the program, each student will receive an interview with one of the local unions which afford the Soldier training, possible job interviews to enhance possible job placement opportunities. This MOU was finalized by Karen M. Perkins, the Installation Management Command, G1, Director of Human Resources. The command is excited about the CSP partnership with Alaska Works which provide programs in carpentry to start and with other CSP training programs forthcoming in welding, forklift and construction. The first Fairbanks’ CSP Alaska Works Inc. two week program in carpentry started on June 19, with Soldiers participating from Bravo Company, 25th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. All eligible transitioning and participating Soldiers in the CSP programs must be vetted through the CSP program managers and approved by their command. Soldiers may be afforded the opportunity to Garrison Commander, Col. Sean C. Williams signed the MOU approval along with the oversight of the CSP participate in other CSP programs locally and afar on Program Manager, Lenora Handy, Director of Human Resources, Charles Carr, Alaska Works Director Alexis Permissive TDY upon command approval. Cowell (not pictured) and with the Command Stakeholders points of contacts, Military Personnel Division, Contact [email protected], 907 353-2069 Joan Wilson (not pictured), Soldier For Life/-Transition Assistance Program Manager Michael Kincaid, and or [email protected], 907-361-7270 for Army Continuing Education System Education Service Officer, Jerri Tuck. (Photo by Melvin D. Slater, Fort further information. Wainwright Public Affairs) Fort Wainwright Garrison welcomes new Command Sergeant Major

Command Sergeant Major Juan S. Cornett became CSM Cornett’s military and civilian the Command Sgt. Maj. of U.S. Army Garrison Fort education include One Station Unit Wainwright, Alaska on June 20 during the Change of Training (OSUT), School, Responsibility ceremony held at the Physical Fitness Primary Leadership Development Course, Center. Airborne School, Basic Noncommissioned During his 27 year career, CSM Cornett has served Officers Course, Drill Sergeant School, in a variety of duty positions. His duty positions Master Fitness Course, Pathfinder School, include Team Leader, Squad Leader, Scout Squad Mountain Warfare Winter Course, Advanced Leader, Drill Sergeant, Senior Drill Sergeant, Platoon Noncommissioned Officer Course, Battle Sergeant, S3 Assistant Operations NCOIC, First Staff Noncommissioned Officer Course, Sergeant, Operation Sergeant Major, United States Pre-Command Course, First Sergeants Army Sergeant Major Academy Instructor and Course, Sergeants Major Battalion Command Sergeant Major. Academy, How the Army Runs Course and CSM Cornett’s assignments include 2nd Battalion, CSM Legal Orientation Course. He has 54th Infantry Regiment, OSUT, , ; earned his Bachelor’s degree in psychology 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, Fort Wainwright, and Master’s degree in business management Alaska; 1st Battalion 502nd Infantry, , from Excelsior College. ; 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, Fort His awards and decorations include Wainwright, Alaska; 2nd Battalion, 19th Infantry the Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award), Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia; 1st Battalion Meritorious Service Medal (8th Award), 502nd Infantry Fort Campbell, Kentucky; US Army Army Commendation Medal (7th Award), Forces Central Command; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 4th Army Achievement Medal (5th Award), Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, , Good Conduct Medal (9th Award), National Alaska; 1st Battalion, 25th Infantry Regiment, HHC Defense Service Medal, Global War on Brigade, Fort Wainwright, Alaska; United States Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War Army Sergeants Major Academy, , ; on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry, , Kentucky; Medal, NCO Professional Development (Instructor) United States Sergeants Major Academy, Ribbon (3rd Award), Army Service Ribbon, prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. Fort Bliss, Texas; 1st 360th Infantry Battalion, Fort Army Overseas Ribbon (5th Award), Parachutist Command Sgt. Maj. Cornett is married to the Bliss, Texas and 1st 310th Infantry Battalion, Fort Badge, Air Assault Badge, Pathfinder Badge and the former Etta M. Winfield of Farmington, New Mexico. McCoy, . Drill Sergeant Badge. CSM Cornett is a member of the The have three children: Oscar (30), Juan II (24) and Kristopher (23).

DETAILS Continued from page 6 to detail is of paramount importance because when everything else in an aircraft fails, a pilot’s lifesaving gear cannot. “We make sure pilots don’t have to worry about their equipment while they’re flying and that’s important,” said Tech. Sgt. Warren Binyard, a 36th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist. “When they’re flying, they shouldn’t have to worry about their oxygen, parachute or any other equipment.” During Red Flag-Alaska, pilots fly numerous training sorties; AFE Airmen help to make sure these pilots have successful sorties and can focus on the task at hand. “We take care of all of the pilot’s flight equipment,” said Senior Airman Danny Lo, a 14th Fighter Squadron Aircrew flight equipment specialist. “Anything from helmets to G-suits we maintain it and make sure it’s working properly.” Exercises like RF-A allow these Airmen to see a unique aspect of their job that they wouldn’t normally experience at home station. “Since RF-A is a simulated war environment, the step time for the pilots is a lot quicker,” said Binyard. “Because of that we don’t get a lot of time to interact with them and we have to make sure all of their equipment is ready to go before they get here.” These ops tempo benefits also transfer over to the foreign military forces that are participating An aircrew flight equipment airman from the Republic of Korea Air Force inspects a pilot’s helmet June 21, 2017, in the exercise, and allow all countries to increase at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska provides an optimal training environment in the Indo-Asia- their interoperability by learning first-hand from Pacific Region and focuses on improving ground, space and cyberspace combat readiness and interoperability each other. of U.S. and international forces. (Photo by Senior Airman Joshua Weaver, U.S. Air Force) “Working with the foreign military provides us an interesting opportunity to interact with each other,” said Binyard. “Both the Korean and Japanese flight equipment is very similar to our own, and it’s a unique opportunity to see how each squadron’s process is a little bit different or the same.” Most people hope for the best, but the AFE Airmen of RF-A and their multinational counterparts, by paying the utmost attention to detail, ensure their pilots are prepared for the worst.