110Th Avn. Bde Welcomes New Commander

HIGH PRAISE READING BY MODERN BATTLEFIELD President awards DESIGN Ordinary Soldiers must Medal of Honor to Children log almost also prepare to be frontline former medic 150,000 minutes medics Story on Page A3 Story on Page D1 ArmyStory on Page C1 Flier SERVING THE U.S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND THE FORT RUCKER COMMUNITY SINCE 1956 VOL. 67 NO. 31 FORT RUCKER ★฀ ALABAMA AUGUST 3, 2017 110th Avn. Bde welcomes new commander By Nathan Pfau signments and leadership positions Army Flier Staff Writer from across the globe, ranging from platoon leader and company Soldiers of the 110th Avia- commander for the 1st Battalion, tion Brigade welcomed their new 2nd Aviation Regiment at Camp commander during a ceremony at Mobile, Korea; battalion S3 and Howze Field Tuesday. company commander for the 78th Col. Chad E. Chasteen assumed Aviation Battalion at Camp Zama, command of the brigade from Col. Japan; battalion commander for Kelly E. Hines as the unit colors the 4th Bn., 160th Special Opera- passed from one commander to the tions Aviation Regiment at Joint next, with Maj. Gen. William K. Base Lewis-McCord, Washington; Gayler, U.S. Army Aviation Cen- and the USAACE G-3 director. ter of Excellence and Fort Rucker It’s that breadth of knowledge commanding general, presiding that Gayler said gives him con- over the ceremony. fidence that Chasteen is the right “It’s often said that change is leader to serve what he said is ar- hard, but in the Army we do it so guably “the most difficult flying frequently that I would argue that brigade in our Army.” the Army does change pretty well,” “They are responsible for over said Gayler. “I have no doubt that 600 aircraft of every type airframe this organization will transition its and they launch hundreds of air- leaders incredibly well, and it’s be- craft every single day,” said the cause they’re a great unit, largely commanding general. “The diver- in part because of how they have PHOTO BY NATHAN PFAU sity of the brigade is unparalleled been led for the last couple of years Col. Chad E. Chasteen, 110th Avn. Bde. commander, assumes command from Col. Kelly E. Hines as he accepts the unit colors and its mission is critical.” – Kelly and Shannon are a phe- from Maj. Gen. William K. Gayler, USAACE and Fort Rucker commanding general, during a change of command ceremony on During Hines’ time as com- Howze Field Tuesday. nomenal command team. mander, the brigade trained more “One of the coolest parts about ity command team. Chad, I know to have you back and welcome cial Operations Advisory Group than 5,000 students and safely our Army is that our depth of talent that your career of assignments you.” to the Special Mission Wing in flown over 395,000 flight hours is so deep,” he continued. “When and varied background is going to Chasteen returns to Fort Rucker Kabul, Afghanistan. He brings in 59 programs of instruction, ac- we take one quality command serve you well in command of this from his previous assignment as with him a wealth of knowledge team out, we bring in another qual- brigade. We’re absolutely thrilled the group commander of the Spe- and experience from numerous as- SEE COMMANDER, PAGE A5 THE REA L DEA L YOU’RE HIRED! Thousands attend area job fair By Nathan Pfau Army Flier Staff Writer Thousands of job hunters made their way out to the Enterprise High School Gymnasium dressed to im- press as they flashed their resumes to hopefully earn their dream job. The school was the site of the 14th annual Fort Ruck- er Area Job Fair where people came from all over to in- quire about and apply for the more than 5,000 available job vacancies from more than 129 different companies in different fields, including education, retail, staffing, production, transportation and more, according to Bri- an Tharpe, Fort Rucker Soldier for Life Transition As- sistance Program Center transition services manager. PHOTO BY NATHAN PFAU The fair was an opportunity for not just Soldiers, but Col. Bryan E. Walsh, Fort Rucker garrison commander; Evander ‘The Real Deal’ Holyfield, former world champion boxer; and garrison civilians, retirees, family members and just about any- Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher D. Spivey strike a boxing pose during the boxer’s visit to Fort Rucker Friday. Holyfield and other former body else to get their name and face out to potential boxers visited the post to meet with Soldiers and families at Mother Rucker’s. For more, see Page D1. employers, and for Derek Hall, retired military, the fair was a perfect way to start his job hunt. “I was in the military for 20 years and I kind of got used to what I was doing, so when it came time for me Anti-terrorism awareness efforts to get out I was nervous about getting back into the job- hunting world – it’s not something I’d done in a long time,” he said. “Having something like the job fair re- focus on homegrown threats ally makes it easier for people who’ve been out of that world for a while because it can be pretty jarring. By Nathan Pfau “It seems that these days everything that you apply Army Flier Staff Writer for has to be online, so you don’t feel like you’re re- ally getting anywhere,” he continued. “This gives you As forces around the globe con- the opportunity to get some face-to-face interaction tinue to combat terrorism, Fort with them and actually leave an impression, and I think Rucker officials want to ensure local that’s important.” Soldiers and citizens know what it That face-to-face interaction is the same reason means to be vigilant. Linda Trainor, civilian from Ozark, said she wanted to August is Antiterrorism Awareness make her way out to the fair. Month and this years’ observance is “I hate applying for work online because I feel like focused on homegrown violent ex- your name just gets lost in a sea of other names. How tremism, of which there has been an can you even make yourself stand out?” she said. “I feel uptick in recent years, according to Cory Greenawalt, Fort Rucker anti- SEE JOB FAIR, PAGE A5 terrorism analyst. PHOTO BY NATHAN PFAU “There is a lot of activity and Carlos Whitehead, Fort Rucker community police officer, and Sgt. Michael Adams, 6th things happening [overseas] that is Military Police Detachment, advance on a suspect during a scenario for the installation’s recent annual all-hazards exercise. driving things that are going on here in the U.S. with [law enforcement media isn’t bad per se, it’s when cause it’s out there.” agencies], and we’re all still saying young, impressionable minds are It’s because of the depth of reach the same thing – see something, say able to be reached out to through the that these organizations have that something,” he said, “ but one of the medium that it becomes a problem. Greenawalt said it falls on parents to big things that we are looking out But it’s not just traditional social make sure they know who their chil- for is radicalization and homegrown media platforms, like Facebook and dren are talking to and what they’re violent extremism. Twitter, that are the targets of terror- talking about. The best way to do “ISIS is still very prevalent on ist groups, but gaming platforms, as that is through conversation. the internet, and people need to be well. “Bring them back to the dinner vigilant about [operational security] “It’s spilling over into game play table and ask them who they’re talk- when venturing online,” he said. through [computer gaming and con- ing to online and things like that. Let “OPSEC and [antiterrorism] go hand sole gaming],” said the antiterrorism them know they need to be aware of in hand, especially where social me- analyst. “We’re seeing conversations these things,” he said. dia is concerned – social media can going on in chat rooms on video “One of the things that I’ve PHOTO BY NATHAN PFAU be a breeding ground for bad things games, so it’s very entrenched and learned over the last 28 years is that People speak with potential employers during the 14th annual Fort to happen.” in depth – it’s something that parents Rucker Area Job Fair at the Enterprise High School Gymnasium Although Greenawalt said social and Soldiers need to be aware of be- SEE AWARENESS, PAGE A5 July 27. PERSPECTIVE A2 ARMYWIDE B1-4 COMMUNITY C1-6 ON POST C2 HEALTH D1-4 A2 ★฀฀AUGUST 3, 2017 ฀❘฀฀ARMYFLIER.COM Perspective TRADOC CSM provides PME curriculum update By Command Sgt. Maj. 2017 as we travel to five more lo- David Davenport cations to deliver the content to the U.S. Army Training appropriate schools and centers of and Doctrine Command excellence to continue to improve the content. JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EU- STIS, Va. — As I talk to the force, MLC VALIDATED team members continue to ask for The MLC is the most challeng- updates on changes to the Profes- ing and demanding NCO course sional Military Education curricu- that will put your abilities and lum. competencies to the test. You will The changes in the enlisted experience a great sense of accom- curriculum for self-development plishment and take away valuable and PME courses will provide an skills that enhance your prob- improved and engaging learning lem solving and critical thinking experience for our force.

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