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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.
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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. I am ex- skills. cited about the changes and want The USASMA is finishing the to share with everyone a quick MLC validation at the last four of overview on where we are regard- ten locations. The resident phase ing the development and time- of the MLC will be operational to lines. Please know that timelines the force Oct. 1. The USASMA is listed are for planning purposes PHOTO BY SGT. 1ST CLASS MARK ALBRIGHT developing the MLC as a nonresi- and may change due to mission Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command senior NCO, talks to the 1st Infantry Divi- dent course that will present the requirements. sion NCO Academy Basic Leaders Course students after joining them in their daily physical fitness March 23 at Fort Riley, same academic challenges and de- Kan. Davenport visited the students to talk about the future of the NCO Professional Development System and its future mands as the resident course and improvements. STRUCTURED SELF- will be facilitated from the acade- DEVELOPMENT I – VI blocks to each level of noncom- schools and installations across the curriculum for the leader core my. The nonresident MLC course REDESIGN missioned officer PME and will the force. The redesigned BLC competencies curriculum at vari- will be operational April 1. The legacy levels of Structured directly relate to your duties, roles will address leader competencies ous Army installations through As you can see, we are chang- Self-Development will continue and responsibilities. The content and attributes with concentration November. The NCO feedback ing the entire learning continuum until the redesigned courses go will be streamlined and rigorous, in communications, leadership, from the first two locations has for the enlisted cohort. For the first through validation and are acti- but relevant and progressive to training management, readiness, been fantastic. As with the other time in the history of our Army, vated in the Army Learning Man- your development. I approved the operations and program manage- NCO courses, the Advanced the curriculum is progressive and agement System. U.S. Army Hu- redesigned lesson plan outlines ment. Leaders Course and Senior Lead- sequentially linked throughout the man Resources Command will and look forward to the final prod- The validation process includes ers Course curriculum closes the entire continuum. continue to enroll Soldiers in the uct. all components, as we will con- development gap across all lev- We owe you the right leader- legacy courses until Oct. 1, 2019, tinue to support the One Army els of NCO PME, linking BLC ship development in your NCO then start enrollment in the new BLC READY FOR School System. The USASMA through Master Leaders Course courses, and we are doing that by courses thereafter. VALIDATION will begin content validation start- and ultimately, the Sergeants Ma- putting leadership front and center Our goal is to have the team The lessons plans for the revised ing in October and finish by the jor Course. in our leader courses. You deserve deliver levels I and II first, then curriculum for the Basic Leaders spring. I know we are on the right track the best educational experience activate the remaining levels III- Course are complete. The U.S. with ensuring you receive the best possible in your courses, and we VI no later than Oct. 1, 2019. You Army Sergeants Major Academy ALC, SLC BEING educational product during these will continue to listen, adjust and will see a dramatic change in the will begin the process of validat- VALIDATED courses. The validation process provide you with a better learning lessons that will act as building ing the curriculum at designated The USASMA is validating will continue through November experience. “August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month. What are some ways Soldiers and families can remain vigilant?”
Tiffany Welsey, Tuwanna Watson, Shirlyn Clark, Maj. Dustin Perkins, Jason Pfau, veteran military family member civilian C Co., 1-14th Avn. Regt. civilian “Just stay aware of your “When you’re out and about “Don’t venture into areas you’re “Be wary or cautious of empty “Don’t become too lax. If you surroundings and keep track of unfamiliar with alone. If you’re packages. Check to see if they see something weird or odd, be every day, just be aware of your what’s going on.” in a place that you’re not familiar are oily or if they have wires sure to point it out because you surroundings. Don’t set a pattern with, go with your gut instinct. If hanging out. Be wary of cars never know what could happen. If of what you do and where you parked too close to a building go, and keep an eye on your it doesn’t feel right, then get out you see something, don’t be afraid of the area.” or unauthorized zones, and to report it because if you don’t, it family and make sure you’re watch for suspicious activity. It could be disastrous.” aware who’s around you.” could be nothing, but you never know.”
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By David Vergun said, conveying the lieutenant’s though Jim had always been close Army News Service orders. But McCloughan refused, to his father, he realized that it was saying “you’re going to need me not since he’d been a young boy WASHINGTON — President here.” that he had told his dad those three Donald J. Trump awarded the McCloughan later said, “I’d simple yet beautiful words: ‘I love Medal of Honor to former Spc. rather die on the battlefield than you.’” 5 James McCloughan during a know that men died because they In that moment Jim offered up a White House ceremony Monday. did not have a medic,” Trump re- prayer. He asked God, “if you get McCloughan, a medic and a lated. me out of this hell on earth so I can Vietnam veteran, was one of 89 Over the next 24 hours without tell my dad I love him, then I’ll be Soldiers in C Company, 3rd Bat- food, water or rest, McCloughan the best coach and father you ever talion, 21st Infantry Regiment, fired at enemy Soldiers, suffered a asked for,” the president said. 196th Inf. Brigade, Americal Di- bullet wound to his arm, and con- “As he prayed, a great peace vision who fought on Nui Yon tinued to race into gunfire to save came over him. Jim made it out Hill, near the city of Tam Kỳ May more and more lives, the president of that hell on earth. And, the first 13-15, 1969. said. thing he did when he arrived back Within minutes of landing there “Though he was thousands of on American soil, was to say those May 13, about 2,000 enemy sol- miles from home, it was as if the beautiful words: ‘I love you, dad. diers had them surrounded and strength and pride of our whole I love you.’ Jim said those words two of their helicopters were shot nation was beating inside of Jim’s over and over again for the next down, Trump related during the heart,” the president said. “He 22 years until the last time he saw ceremony. gave it his all and then he just kept his father, the night before his dad One Soldier was badly wound- DOD NEWS PHOTO giving.” passed on. President Donald J. Trump awards the Medal of Honor to former Spc. 5 James ed in the middle of an open field, In those 48 hours, Jim rescued “Today, I venture to say, his dad McCloughan during a White House ceremony Monday. the president said. “Jim did not 10 American Soldiers and tended is the proudest father in heaven,” hesitate. He blazed through 100 him from answering the plea of Again, “Doc,” as his men called to countless others, Trump said, Trump said. “Jim fought with all meters of enemy fire to carry the another wounded comrade and him, did not hesitate, Trump said. adding that of the 89 in the com- the love and courage in his soul. Soldier to safety.” carrying him to safety atop his “He crawled through a rice paddy pany, their strength had dwindled He was prepared to lay down his After tending to that Soldier, own badly injured body. And so thick with steel rain – that means to 32 by the end of the fighting. life so that his brothers in arms McCloughan joined a mission to it went, shot after shot, blast upon bullets all over the place – and as could live theirs.” advance toward the enemy, Trump blast,” the president said. Soldiers watched him they were PROMISE TO GOD The president added that Mc- relayed. But before long, they “As one of his comrades re- sure that was the last time they On the second day of that Cloughan kept the other part of his were ambushed. Again, he ran called: ‘Whoever called medic would see Doc. They thought that bloody fight, McCloughan found promise to God, as well, coaching into danger to rescue his wounded could immediately count on Mc- was the end of their friend Jim.” a Soldier who had been badly shot high school sports to the best of men. Cloughan. He’s a brave guy,’” But after several minutes, Mc- in the stomach, Trump said. his ability for the next 38 years. As he cared for two Soldiers, Trump said. Cloughan emerged from the He knew the Soldier wouldn’t McCloughan was joined at the shrapnel from an enemy rocket- That evening, Soldiers went smoke and fire, carrying yet- an make it if he flung him on his back White House ceremony by mem- propelled grenade “slashed open into their defensive position. other Soldier, the president said. in a fireman’s carry. So he lifted bers of his family, eight other the back of Jim’s body from head However, one Soldier didn’t make As McCloughan was carrying him up and carried him in his arms. Medal of Honor recipients, and 10 to foot. Yet, that terrible wound it back and McCloughan could the wounded to be MedEvac’d, As McCloughan was carrying the Soldiers who served with him dur- didn’t stop Jim from pulling those not ignore his pleas for help, the his lieutenant ordered him to get Soldier, a thought flashed through ing that epic battle – five of whom two men to safety, nor did it stop president related. in, too. “Get in. Get in,” Trump his mind, the president said. “Al- McCloughan personally saved.
Acting Army secretary: Army needs additional, predictable funding
By C. Todd Lopez the Army needs to be able to fill some of the Army News Service gaps that we’ve got in readiness,” he said.
WASHINGTON — After several years OPERATIONAL TEMPO SURPRISE of budget cuts, the Army needs additional Speer came on board as the acting secre- and predictable funding, said Acting Secre- tary in January. Since then, he said, he’s had tary of the Army Robert M. Speer. ample opportunity to meet with Soldiers “To be able to meet mission require- around the globe. He stated that on those ments, we need the resources to be able to trips he’d been surprised to learn just how do that,” Speer said during a fireside chat much the Army does, and the breadth for July 26 with AUSA president and CEO, re- which the Army is responsible. tired Gen. Carter Ham, at AUSA headquar- “The operational tempo surprised me,” ters. “We are finding emerging near-peer Speer said. “It’s not quite the same to look adversaries that potentially out-gun us and at a patch chart on paper and seeing the out-range us.” Army going off to individual requirements Speer highlighted that resources are nec- around the world. A lot is going on to get essary to ensure that the Army can continue ready for the deployment. to fulfill its mission of protecting the Amer- “Whether it is getting ready for rotation, ican people. “I would like to convey to the or you are filling in gaps as an observer con- public that the freedoms we enjoy and what troller at one of the national training cen- we enjoy regarding economic success is PHOTO BY JOHN MARTINEZ ters. Or, you are getting into where you go Acting Secretary of the Army Robert M. Speer speaks with retired Gen. Carter Ham during a fireside chat much due to the national security provided on the next rotation and the impact it has on held at the Association of the United States Army headquarters July 26 in Arlington, Va. by our Soldiers and is assured through our families. I was amazed at that overall fast Constitution.” the current global force required by com- readiness, the Army has always been reti- pace of the operational tempo,” he said. The U.S. military is “highly respected” in manders.” cent to suggest that it’s anything less than Also, he said, he’s been impressed at the the United States, Speer said, even among Speer testified to Congress and has- re fully capable of performing its mission. breadth of things the Army does, from the the many citizens that are unfamiliar with peatedly spoken about the need for stable “We don’t convey the negative impact of role of the Corps of Engineers to the efforts exactly what it is the Army does. and predictable funding. it,” Speer said of the lack of resources. “It’s at Arlington National Cemetery, to the heel- “So what you try to convey (to the pub- For the U.S. Army to match emerging hard for us to convey to both stakeholders to-toe rotations in Europe to deter aggres- lic) is the operational tempo and the things threats, it’ll take the commitment of the en- and the American public the negative im- sion in that region. Soldiers are doing for you,” Speer said. tire nation, he said, “to ensure the freedoms pact of continuing resolutions and the nega- “It is amazing what we are asking our “You convey our role in deterrence for Eu- and the security we have.” tive impact of underfunding.” Army to do,” he said. “We are a relative- rope and that the Army is ready to go when To get the money it needs to continue to But Speer said he thinks that recently the ly small Army. We are about the smallest you see a nuclear threat in places like Ko- operate, of course, the Army must ask the Army has been getting better at portraying we’ve been since World War II, and yet the rea. You have to be ready to go, and it takes Congress for funds. And that’s a problem, the real damage to readiness caused by con- amount of involvement and impact we make resources to do it. Your Army is extremely Speer said, because even in the face of tinuing resolutions. for the security of our nation, and what the busy. It’s providing close to 50 percent of declining budgets that dramatically affect “We’ve done a good job laying out what Soldiers and civilians do, is remarkable.” News Briefs
Change of command the voting location has changed for the including addresses, phone numbers and Lyster update The Warrant Officer Career College upcoming election cycle to the Corvias event information, and also information People are welcome to check out the will host a change of command ceremo- Building on Andrews Avenue near the such as where running trails are located, Lyster Army Health Clinic Facebook ny Friday at 11 a.m. at the U.S. Army Golf Course (old NCO Club building). if there is a 5k race coming up, when Page for the Healthy Tip of the Day and Aviation Museum. Col. Kelly Hines The upcoming dates and times are: Bible studies occur and more. important clinic information, such as will assume command from Col. Garry • Aug. 15, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; class dates and times. Thompson. • Sept. 26, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Tobacco cessation program The Lyster Twitter feed is at @Lyster- • Dec. 12, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Lyster Army Health Clinic to- AHC. Aviation Industry Day bacco cessation program consists of Fort Rucker Aviation Industry Day PTSD group four weekly sessions each month. Each Exchange Buddy List is slated for Aug. 10-11 at The Land- A post traumatic stress disorder edu- class is one hour. Classes are Wednes- Soldiers and Army families can get ing. The two-day event will include an cation group meets Tuesdays from days from 11 a.m. to noon at the Army special offers from the Fort Rucker expo daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5-6:30 p.m. in the Fort Rucker Spiri- Wellness Center. Exchange delivered straight to their in- and more than 30 industry displays. The tual Life Center in Bldg. 8939 on Red For more information, call 334-255- boxes every week by signing up for the event offers the opportunity for Avia- Cloud Road. The group follows the Vet- 7930. Army and Air Force Exchange Service tion industry representatives to interact erans Affairs protocol PTSD Recovery Buddy List. All shoppers have to do is with Soldiers and trainers, according Program and is for anyone interested in Thrift shop contact the Fort Rucker Exchange and to organizers. Attendees will also get a learning more about PTSD. The Fort Rucker Thrift Shop is open ask to join approximately 115,000 au- firsthand look as Aviation industry rep- For more information, call 255-3903. Wednesdays-Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 thorized exchange shoppers worldwide resentatives showcase new equipment, p.m. The thrift shop needs people’s un- receiving exclusive offers via email services provided, simulators and dis- Alcoholics Anonymous meets wanted items. People can drop off dona- from their local Exchange. cuss the latest in Aviation technology. Alcoholics Anonymous meets tions at any time in the shed behind the “The Exchange Buddy List makes it The expo display area is open free of Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 shop (former Armed Forces Bank build- easy to keep up with special deals and charge to the Fort Rucker community. p.m. in Rm. 147 of Bldg. 4502. For more ing) located in front of the theater next events at the Fort Rucker Exchange,” Soldiers and Department of Defense ci- on the group, call 334-237-1973. door to the bowling alley. Donations are said Beate Bateman, main exchange vilians are welcome to attend the expo. tax deductible. store manager. “Sign up and keep your For additional details, call 255-9446. Resiliency Resources For more information, call 255-9595. finger on the pulse of all the exclusive The Lyster and Fort Rucker Resil- savings your Exchange has to offer.” Voting location change iency Resources mobile device app is ID card section closure Any authorized shopper 18 and older For those from Dale County who have available for free in Android and iPhone The Fort Rucker ID Card Section will may join the Exchange Buddy List. For traditionally voted in local elections at mobile app stores. The app can help close from 2:15-4:15 p.m. for training more information, call 334-503-9044, the Fort Rucker Elementary School, people find information for Fort Rucker, the second Wednesday of every month. Ext. 210. A4 ★AUGUST 3, 2017 ❘ARMYFLIER.COM 553 YEARS OF SERVICE 20 Soldiers, 1 civilian retire at quarterly ceremony
By Jim Hughes Command Information Officer
With a combined 553 years of service, 20 Soldiers and one civilian retired during Fort Rucker’s quarterly retirement ceremony Fri- day at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum. Col. Tom von Eschenbach, director of the Capability Development and Integration Di- rectorate, hosted the ceremony. He was as- sisted by Sgt. Maj. James Johnson, CDID. A short write-up on each retiree follows.
COL. RONALD VOLKIN Volkin, director of Ballistic Missile De- fense System Sustainment at Redstone Ar- senal, entered military service in 1991 in the Aviation Branch. He said the highlight of his career was leading a rapid prototyping proj- ect team comprised of the Defense Advanced PHOTOS BY JIM HUGHES Research Project Agency, multiple Army Retirees honored at the quarterly ceremony Friday. Back: CW5 Doug Savell, CW3 Paul Todd, CW4 Eugene Murphy, 1st Sgt. Anthony Lewis, CW4 Karla Segars Aviation organizations and Boeing to design, and Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Roger McCay. Front: CW5 Steve Skaar, CW4 Stan Koziatek, Col. Ronald Volkin and Maj. Giana’ Voncile-Warreen Thomas. fabricate, test and field a first prototype of a modification to the Longbow Apache that successfully improved survivability against surface-to-air missiles and was later incorpo- rated across the entire fleet and into the pro- duction line. He and his wife, Cheri, have two children. They plan to reside in Madison.
CHAPLAIN (LT. COL.) ROGER MCCAY McCay, Chaplain Service School instruc- tor for ethics, entered military service in 1992 as an artillery Soldier. He was commissioned in 1995. He said the highlight of his career was serving in Afghanistan with the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade. He and his wife, Sharon, have two children. They plan to re- side in Monroeville. Back: Sgt. 1st Class Roderick Wiley, Staff Sgt. Joseph Steele, Master Sgt. James Loudermilk, Sgt. 1st Class Clifton Robinson, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Howe and Dean Doudna. Front: Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Orange, Master Sgt. David Beauchamp, CW3 Amber Loeffelholz and Command Sgt. Maj. Lindsay Thompson. MAJ. GIANA’ VONCILE-WARREEN THOMAS the highlight of his career was being a train- was having the opportunity to serve as a cav- have one child. They plan to reside in Enter- Thomas, Air Traffic Services Command ing, advising and counseling officer, which alry first sergeant in Hawaii. He and his wife, prise. director of logistics, entered military service awarded him the opportunity to train the Ar- Jennifer, have five children. They plan to re- in 1990 as a legal specialist. She was com- my’s newest warfighters in the only warrant side in Crestview, Florida. SGT. 1ST CLASS CLIFTON missioned in 2000. She said the highlight of officer-producing school in the Army. He and ROBINSON her career is being able to reflect and see the his wife, Lisa, have two children. They plan SGT. 1ST CLASS RODERICK WILEY Robinson, Security Force Advisory Course impact she has left along the way. She has a to reside in Enterprise. Wiley, brigade master resilience instructor, instructor, Fort Polk, Louisiana, entered mili- son and granddaughter. She plans to reside in brigade ready and resilience coordinator, op- tary service in 1995 as a uniform signal sup- Dothan. CW3 AMBER LOEFFELHOLZ erations NCO and Aviation operations NCO- port system specialist. He said the highlight Loeffelholz, 1-145th Avn. Regt. Helicopter IC, entered military service in 1985 as a motor of his career was marrying his beautiful wife, CW5 STEVE SKAAR Overwater Survival Training OIC, entered transport operator. He said the highlight of his Antoinette. They plan to reside in Mobile. Skaar, U.S. Army Warrant Officer Career military service in 1997 as a combat medic. career was completing his bachelor’s degree College History Department head, entered She was selected for Warrant Officer Flight in psychology. He and his wife, Gwendolyn, STAFF SGT. JOSEPH STEELE military service in 1988 as a power genera- Training in 2006. She said the highlight of plan to reside in Enterprise. Steele, 1st Aviation Brigade brigade schools tion equipment repair technician. In 1995, her career was learning to fly the best bird in NCOIC, entered military service in 1988 in he was selected for Army Warrant Officer the air – the CH-47 Chinook. She has three SGT. 1ST CLASS MICHAEL HOWE the Alabama National Guard as a military Flight Training. He said the highlight of his children. She plans to reside in Fort Worth, Howe, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash- policeman. He became active duty in 1997. career was being a contract oversight officer Texas. ington, entered military service in 1991 as an He said the highlight of his career was mar- in charge, assessing ground and flight main- ammunition specialist. He said the highlight rying his beautiful wife, Marcia, and having a tenance contractor performance over industry CW3 PAUL TODD of his career was serving with the 5th Special daughter, three grandsons and a goddaughter. standards. He and his wife, Jodi, have four Todd, A Co., 1-223rd Avn. Regt. chief of Forces Group during Operation Iraqi Free- They plan to reside in Huntsville. children. They plan to reside in Enterprise. standardization, entered military service in dom. 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In addition to ground and simulated air FORT BLISS, Texas — Along with testing combat, 2-101stAB experienced the effects new equipment, Network Integration Evalu- of offensive electromagnetic capabilities: ation 17.2 creates an opportunity for the 2nd jammers, sensors, radars, and other cyber Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Di- capabilities in an attempt to degrade, disrupt, vision (Air Assault), and other participating or exploit their operations. units, to increase their readiness through re- “From a network perspective, a congested alistic and demanding scenarios against peer environment is the proliferation of everyone or near-peer threats. using everything, from cell phones to ga- For the 2-101st AB, preparation and train- rage door openers to the internet – that uti- ing for NIE started while they conducted lizes the electromagnetic spectrum to send operations in Iraq, according to Col. Joseph and receive. On top of all that, you have the E. Escandon, the brigade commander. While military use of that spectrum,” said Col. Bert deployed, they found innovative ways to use Shell, JMC’s chief of the Network Integra- older technology – compared to the equip- tion Division. “It is an invisible traffic jam ment being tested at NIE 17.2 – to enable in the sky. Mission Command, he said. “One of the benefits of doing NIE on the “When [2-101st AB] returned in January, PHOTO BY SGT. BRADFORD ALEX White Sands Missile Range is that there are they had a lot of combat experience in the A CH-47 Chinook flown by Soldiers from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air limited places in the U.S. that you can do Assault), sling loads the Tactical Control Node-Light at Fort Campbell, Ky., June 15. The training was use of mission command systems and how live, threat-type electronic warfare activity,” part of their preparation for NEI 17.2. to maximize its effect,” he added. “They he added. “Since White Sands controls the were using the network to gain a position of we are going to have in the future,” Escandon in a dynamic battlefield. airspace, we are authorized, in a controlled advantage in what they were doing.” said. “We are not going to fly into a country As potential adversaries continue to de- matter, to use some of the representative and walk onto a forward operating base. velop their ability to engage with U.S. forces threat-type jamming systems that allow the TACTICAL, MOBILE, AND AGILE “Out here, we’re tactical. Soldiers are across multiple domains, the Army’s future testing unit to understand the effects.” In March, training for NIE was in full walking around in full battle rattle,” he operating environment will be highly con- As a unit is going through a jamming pro- swing, as the U.S. Army Joint Modernization added. “We haven’t brought out any sleep- tested, congested, and lethal. cess, it provides with an opportunity to ex- Command established a forward presence at ing tents or cots. We are getting back to basic “The concept of multi-domain battle is that ercise their primary, alternate, contingency, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to integrate with Soldier fieldcraft and learning how to adapt all domains (land, air, maritime, space, cy- and emergency communications plan, he the brigade. to our environment.” berspace domains and electronic spectrum) added Under the Assistant Secretary of the Army Throughout the exercise area of responsi- will be contested. The U.S. cannot assume “The benefits of going through that and for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, bility, freshly dug foxholes and a crude pe- the superiority of any given domain consis- seeing it in real time are invaluable to a unit,” JMC executes realistic and rigorous exercis- rimeter of razor wire appeared to be the only tently,” Roede said. “Multi-domain requires Shell said. es to provide Soldier feedback on emerging line of defense between 2-101stAB and the that the commander creates the conditions concepts and capabilities that will improve opposing forces. that contribute to areas of superiority across THE WAY AHEAD the combat effectiveness of the joint force. “If the Soldiers are uncomfortable out multiple domains, and exploit that temporary The rise of urbanization and the growth of “Compared to previous NIEs, [JMC] has there while having to move while fighting, superiority to accomplish the mission.” megacities have made the operational envi- deliberately carved out time for the brigade I think that is what the chief of staff of the To try and replicate parts of the multi- ronment even more complex, according to to increase readiness,” said Col. Charles Army envisions what the future fight is go- domain environment, 2-101stAB provided Douglas L. Fletcher, JMC chief of staff. Roede, the JMC deputy commander. “We ing to look like,” Roede said. “We are trying Soldiers to participate as opposition forces. The focus of JMC is to stay ahead of the want to make sure that they leave a better- to create a combat-training-center-caliber After extensive training from JMC, the competition and continue to adapt and inno- trained unit and set them up for success.” experience for the testing unit.” Training and Doctrine Command G-2 (Intel- vate. Army senior leaders have said future op- ligence) OPFOR directorate certified these “When you look at the ever-growing ur- erations will require a need for decentralized OPERATING IN MULTIPLE forces. banization worldwide, the megacity phe- command and control centers and disbursed DOMAINS Throughout the evaluation, the OPFOR nomena presents a dynamic problem set for formations of Soldiers. To meet the needs In addition to providing valuable feed- team, augmented by some local person- future military operations,” Shell said. “We of the warfighter, JMC has created a similar back to Army senior leaders on ways they nel, contested the ground and air domains need a communications network that is agile training environment. can modernize the Army’s tactical network, through the use of unmanned aircraft sys- and can operate and enable mission com- “[NIE] helps Soldiers prepare for the fight JMC also evaluates how a brigade operates tems, anti-tank guided missiles, upgraded mand in any environment.” Commander
Continued from Page A4 you do for this nation on a daily basis,” said the outgoing Hines did during his time. commander. “Over the last two years, there have been ups “General Gayler, thank you for the opportunity and sacred cording to Gayler, which is why it’s necessary that the Army and downs … and giving up command is never an up, but trust to lead America’s sons and daughters. It is truly a privi- picks only the best to lead. I’ve known Chad and Jess Chasteen for at least 17 years, lege to be back at Fort Rucker and an honor to be a part of Hines echoed Gayler’s confidence in the new command and I really could not have asked for a better Soldier, friend, your team,” said the incoming commander. “To the Soldiers team and said that although leaving command is bittersweet, mentor and family team to take over. “ and civilians of the 110th, I’m proud to be your commander there is no one else he’d rather see take the reins. Chasteen thanked his family, friends and leaders for the and I look forward to working with you as we train and qual- “I’m extremely honored to have served with such fine pro- support they’ve provided throughout his career, and said ify U.S. and multinational Aviators for the current and future fessionals, and I thank each and every one of you for what he will do his best to serve the battalion to the standard that fight. It is a great day to be a Warrior.” Job fair
Continued from Page A4 ting somewhere,” she continued. “I like have thought of. questions about the jobs and how to get the human element of it because it shows “I’ve worked primarily in retail most started in them even though you might like when you’re able to show these [po- that you’re a person. I feel like people can of my life and I’ve enjoyed what I do, but not be applying for the position. And who tential employers] a bit of your personality really gauge your dedication and charac- when you come out here you can see all of knows, I might have made a connection and professionalism, you’re more likely to ter when they actually meet you in person, the different opportunities that are avail- here today in another field that might help get a call back for another interview. versus what they might read on an applica- able,” she said. “It’s really like, ‘Wow, me down the line,” she added. “It’s just a “I got to speak with so many different tion.” there is so much I can explore if I really really great service they’re doing for the companies today and it gives me a bit Trainor said the job fair was also a good want to,’ so that has given me something community here and people need to make more confidence when I’m looking for way for her to make connections and even to think about. sure they’re taking advantage of every op- work because I actually feel like I’m get- explore other career fields she might not “And the great thing is, you can ask portunity they’re given.” Awareness
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PHOTOS BY CAPT. STEPHEN JAMES CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the B Co., 2-149th GASB, Task Force Saber, undergo maintenance and inspections at Erbil, Iraq, July 10. IN THE FIGHT Task Force Saber exploits initiative in Iraq, Syria
By Capt. Stephen James Syria, said Lt. Col. Eddy Lee, the supporting them with fires, Lee For Army News Service 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regi- said. ment commander. “This is a fight where you feel ERBIL, Iraq — Iraqi Prime The battle for Mosul coincided you have a purpose and see the Minister Haider al-Abadi de- almost directly with Task Force greater good,” said Brant. clared victory against ISIS in the Saber’s entry into the theater. The regiment is equipped with city of Mosul July 9. “When we first started, there were the AH-64E Apache, described Supporting the fight against only a couple of neighborhoods by Lee as the “best platform of ISIS is the 29th Combat Aviation liberated on the eastern side [of choice to fight in this environ- Brigade’s 4th Squadron, 6th Cav- Mosul],” said Maj. James Brant, ment.” alry Regiment. Organized as Task the operations officer for Task The Apache itself became a Force Saber, the 4th Squadron, Force Saber. “The Iraqis really symbol of American support to 6th Cavalry Regiment provides put their heart into the fight.” the partner forces on the ground. reconnaissance, surveillance, The 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry “The Iraqis wanted Apaches logistical support and offensive Regiment became an enabling there as a message to ISIS,” said strike capabilities while support- force for the coalition by embold- ing partner forces in both Iraq and ening the Iraqi security forces and SEE SABER, PAGE B4 A UH-60M Black Hawk assigned to the 2-149th GSAB lands at Erbil. VALIDATION Task Force Falcon trains air defenses during Saber Guardian By Spc. Thomas Scaggs 10th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
CAPU MIDIA, Romania — The 10th Combat Aviation Brigade’s Task Force Falcon completed several days of air defense artillery training along- side units from the 10th Army Air and Missile De- fense Command and Romanian Land Forces titled Tobruq Legacy in Capu Midia July 14-18. APAC HE SWARM The task force is currently deployed across Eu- PHOTO BY SPC. ANTONIO LEWIS rope in support of U.S. Army Europe’s Atlantic Aviators from the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade position their AH-64 Apaches in an attack-by-fire position during distinguished visitors’ Resolve mission to improve interoperability among day for Getica Saber July 15 in Cincu, Romania. Getica Saber 17 is a U.S.-led fire support coordination exercise and combined arms live NATO Allies and deter foreign aggression from the fire exercise that incorporates six allied and partner nations with more than 4,000 Soldiers participating. region. Tobruq Legacy was one exercise within the larger framework of Saber Guardian 17, which is a U.S. European Command, U.S. Army Europe-led annual exercise that took place in Hungary, Romania and TEAMWORK Bulgaria and involved more than 25,000 service members from over 20 Ally and partner nations. Guard teams with active Army, Air Force to train up for mobilization “This training allowed me to coordinate with some units that we don’t often get an opportunity By Capt. Jessica Donnelly tions officer. “It is part of the progression from ndividuali to work with,” said CW2 Daniel Gannon, a UH-60 For Army News Service Aviator to company-level, and eventually battalion-level Black Hawk pilot with B Company, 2-10th Assault collective gunnery proficiency in advanced tables.” Helicopter Battalion, 10th CAB, 10th Mountain Di- FORT STEWART, Ga. — AH-64D Apache pilots with The gunnery training consists of levels, or tables, that vision (LI). “We talk a lot about radar threats and the South Carolina National Guard conducted advanced- progress in complexity as they continue, explained Sei- what indications we’re going to get, but it was nice level gunnery training in partnership with active duty gler. They begin with classes, simulators, and practical ex- to see their systems on the ground, how they use components during the unit’s annual training in July in ercises in order to validate weapon systems on the aircraft their systems and how to better avoid detection.” preparation for mobilization. and test the individual Aviator’s proficiency. The training began with Aviators and tacticians Soldiers with the South Carolina National Guard’s 151st While at Fort Stewart, the pilots progressed through Table working together to plan routes to fly along a stretch Attack Reconnaissance Battalion partnered with members V, which involved daytime crew qualification engaging of beach on the Black Sea where 10th AAMDC and of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3/17th Reconnais- moving and stationary targets; Table VI, which included the Romanian Land Forces had many types of radar sance Squadron, as well as Airmen from the 15th Air Sup- nighttime crew qualification; Table VIII, daytime team systems setup for Saber Guardian. After routes and port Operations Squadron, and Pennsylvania National qualification; and Table IX, nighttime team qualification. training parameters were set, the Aviators would Guard Soldiers with C Company, 1-151st ARB to conduct CW2 Aaron Sargent, C Co., 1-151st ARB AH-64 perform various aerial maneuvers to avoid detection qualification training. Apache pilot, explained how the advancement of each by the systems while the tacticians would attempt “This is the first time we’ve conducted practice qualifi- table increases the amount of planning and coordination to target them in the air. The training held immense cation gunnery with more than one aircraft on the range at that goes into it, as well as the amount of communication value for each side, taking lessons that often occur one time,” said Maj. Steven Seigler, 1-151st ARB opera- and decision making for the pilots. in simulators and bringing them to life. In previous tables, a script is provided to the Aviators “This allows us to see on our weapons systems the and they react based on the guidance given. In Table VIII, actual threats that are out there,” said CW3 Stephen the air mission commander makes decisions on how the Rojas, an AH-64 Apache pilot with C Co., 1-501st teams will react and engage targets. Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Armored Di- “Table VIII gives more control to the pilots,” added vision Combat Aviation Brigade. “It validates ev- Sargent. “It allows the AMC and pilots to develop critical erything we see in the simulator in the real world thinking skills and make decisions. What we’ll be doing – in the actual aircraft, and allow us to practice our overseas is multiple aircraft will go out as a team, operat- tactics and try to defeat these systems.” ing together, so this training is more realistic of what we’ll To the units on the ground, Saber Guardian of- see on the deployment.” fered a unique opportunity to work hand-in-hand The annual training also allowed for coordination and with what assets that are normally their targets. familiarization with active duty components that the “Saber Guardian and Tobruq Legacy is valuable to 1-151st ARB may deploy with in a combat situation. Sei- me as a tactician because it validates all the training gler explained how the 3rd CAB assisted in scheduling we’ve put in up to this point,” said 1st Lt. Nicholas ranges at Fort Stewart, and pilots with the 3/17th Heavy Ontiveros, executive officer for D Battery, 5th Bat- PHOTO BY CAPT. JESSICA DONNELLY Attack Reconnaissance Squadron conducted the team tallion, 7th Air Defense Artillery, 10th Army Air and AH-64D Apache pilots with the South Carolina National Guard, training alongside the South Carolina and Pennsylvania Missile Defense Command. “From an Alliance per- 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, partnered with members National Guard Soldiers. spective, it’s valuable because it’s rare for so many of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3/17th Heavy Attack Recon- Joint terminal attack controller Airmen with the 15th countries to come together and operate under the naissance Squadron, and Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers to ASOS also worked with the Army units on the range, add- same roof like this. I think we’re making the most conduct advanced-level gunnery training during annual training in of it, and the alliance is stronger because of it.” July at Fort Stewart, Ga., in preparation for mobilization. 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Continued from Page B1 the Soldiers of Task Force Saber. Task Force Saber has the equipment and field the new E model Apache in theater. Prior to deploying to the Middle East, the mindset to actively aid partner forces in “We needed special tools and maintain- Brant. the 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment the fight against ISIS, but the most impor- ers,” said Brant. In addition to bringing The Apache pairs with the RQ-7Bv2 trained to maintain a high state of combat tant factor was – and continues to be – their the first AH-64E helicopters to Operation Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System, which readiness and prepared from the onset to be maintenance and sustainment Soldiers, Lee Inherent Resolve, the 4th Squadron, 6th performs reconnaissance and surveillance ready to get off the plane and start fighting, said. Cavalry Regiment is the first unit to oper- for the coalition forces. said Lee. “If we lose maintainers, we lose the abil- ate the U.S. Army’s new LAIRCM aircraft “The Shadow identifies enemy personnel “We teach, train and empower our subor- ity to push combat power forward,” said survivability equipment in combat. and hands the target off to the fires platform dinates,” added Brant. CW4 Shawn Middleton, 4th Squadron, 6th The Task Force Saber maintenance and to strike it,” said CW4 Paul Van Loan, the This expeditionary thought process Cavalry Regiment battalion aviation main- sustainment sections worked with the same 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment UAS trickled down to the most junior leaders tenance officer. levels of fervor and focus that AH-64E pi- operations technician. and provided a foundation for action across “They are our lifeblood,” said Lee. lots brought to bear against enemy targets, These fires platforms include the AH- the squadron. Compounding the complexity of aircraft Lee added. 64E Apache and the 29th CAB’s MQ-1C “We have leaders that exploit the initia- maintenance was the fact that Task Force Maintenance Soldiers took the initiative Gray Eagle UAS from D Company, 10th tive,” said Lee. Saber elements were spread across differ- with solid planning, which “was key to us Combat Aviation Brigade. This approach translated to the battlefield ent locations in Iraq, Syria, Kuwait and Af- continuously running missions to outlying The Shadow, working in tandem with as subordinate leaders were able to use the ghanistan. Furthermore, the 4th Squadron, stations,” said CW2 Matt Marshall, the these fires assets, proved to be highly ef- tools at their disposal to quickly bring the 6th Cavalry Regiment was the first unit to Task Force Saber technical supply officer. fective and “took it to ISIS in areas they fight to the enemy and aid the coalition. thought they were safe,” said Van Loan. “Our guys were the quickest from iden- “The 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regi- tifying to prosecuting the target,” said ment attacks the enemy in a time and place Capt. Jay Laing, commander of B Troop, of our choosing, in a place he does not ex- 4th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment. pect us to attack,” added Lee. “We focus operationally, are aggressive Although their equipment proved vital and have tactical curiosity. There is a fight to the battle, one of the keys to the fight out there and we want to be involved with FIFTH ANUAL BENEFIT against ISIS was the mindset ingrained in it,” Van Loan added. DALE MEDICAL CENTER Teamwork featuring Continued from Page B1 Ivan Pecel ing another realistic element the award winning of coordination to the train- ing. The JTAC provided juggler script reading for the tables comedian and input on Air Force op- performer erations while deployed to joint environments. entertainer In addition to the Avia- tors’ qualifications, the THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 annual training also al- at the Ozark Civic Center lowed for other Soldiers Evening includes heavy Hors d’oeuvres and Entertainment. within the 1-151st ARB to gain familiarity with Doors open at 5:30 p.m. •Program Begns at 6:30 p.m. - their career fields, includ Enterprise’s Tickets: $50 — Sponsorship info available at 334-774-26-1 ext.1251 ing arming and fueling the $5.00 2nd Location Now Open! Tickets may be purchased at: Dale Medical Center Business Office or Administration Apaches for the range, and RX Plan Proceeds from the event benefit the Dr.L.B.McLaughlin Memorial Fund conducting aircraft and (7 Days aWeek) Get a month vehicle maintenance. 6580 Boll Weevil Circle “Collective gunnery Supply of certain requires additional skills medications! and [Table] VIII and IX exercise the team skills required to fly in a -com bat environment,” said Seigler. “Training in this way before a deployment is significant because it is a time to put the finishing touches on team techniques that may be employed dur- Enterprise Elba ing the upcoming deploy- ment.” KEEPING PEACE Soldiers mediate hostile actors in Community C exercise Story on Page C3
AUGUST 3, 2017 READING BY DESIGN Children log almost 150,000 minutes in summer program
By Nathan Pfau The Commons Friday, according Army Flier Staff Writer to Cameron Hill, Center Library youth librarian. PHOTOS BY NATHAN PFAU It’s tough to get children to During the event, prizes were CW4 Will Green, U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center, helps his son, Ezekial, as they work on a project together during the keep learning throughout summer awarded to the top readers in four Summer Reading Program award ceremony at The Commons Friday. break, but the Center Library’s categories: pre-reader, ages 0-4; Summer Reading Program had elementary, ages 5-8; tweens, ages Hansen and Franky Brown, for the design aspect to keep children This was also the first year that children putting down video 9-12; and teens, ages 13-17. tweens; and McCoy Elmore, Tru- engaged in the reading program. parents were able to log their chil- games and picking up books. The winners in each category ly Elmore and Benjamin Baguley, “I’d say we had a successful dren’s’ reading minutes online, This year’s program had 326 from first to third place, respec- for teens. program this year,” said Hill. “We which made registration and keep- students participate throughout tively, were; Olivia Lee, Ari- The theme for this year’s pro- had a fairly high turnout for all ing track of minutes much more the summer and log 149,658 min- ella Brown and Owen Kelly, for gram was “Reading by Design,” of the events and everyone who efficient, said the youth librarian. utes of reading as they competed pre-readers; Mel Chan, Natasha and with that theme, Hill made it came seemed to enjoy the activi- “People were able to register as for prizes that were given out Pattison and Jessica Hoh, for el- her priority to host events through- ties. soon as we opened the program during the culminating event at ementary; Daisy Brown, Alyssa out the summer themed around “It should be all about read- and we had some pretty positive ing, and for the most part it is, feedback on how easy the system but it’s hard during the summer worked, especially when people to get children motivated, so just are on vacation or travelling dur- having the different activities to ing the summer, so it makes it easy keep the children motivated was for them to track their minutes,” important,” she said. “I think the she said. “The program also helps children and parents appreciate keep track of the books that each that, and it also gets people into child has already read, so it makes the library, too.” it easier for parents to know which The events ranged from learning books their children have already about science through hands-on read.” activities, to learning about work- In addition to making things ing together to achieve a goal, but easier for the children, the pro- all of the events had some type of gram was a good way to get chil- design aspect that they were cen- dren interested in reading at an tered around, said Hill. early age, said Allen, adding that For Elizabeth Allen, military she’s grateful to the library staff spouse, the activities were a wel- for the effort they put into the pro- come addition to the program, gram this year. which her children had partici- “It’s good to start [the children] pated in years past on other instal- reading early and get them on the lations. right track and hopefully they read “This gave us something to do and enjoy it for the rest of their and it kept [my children] reading lives,” she added. “[Cameron] has when school was not in session, so so much patience and has been so it was a pretty good program,” she great. She puts a good program said. “They didn’t have activities on. I think it really helps that there every couple weeks [at our previ- is really good leadership and em- ous installation] like the program ployees at the library, so kudos to Marcus Whiting, military family member, works on his project during the Summer Reading Program award ceremony . here did, so this was awesome.” them.” ‘ENGAGE YOUR DESTINY’ Veteran shares story, seeks to instill spiritual resiliency in community
By Jeremy Henderson “I went to Iraq in 2008-2009 with an Army Flier Staff Writer Army Aviation brigade,” he said. “I had a lot of experiences with faith and tough Soldiers, veterans and families are in- times – mountains and valleys and ev- vited to share their stories and lay their erything you can imagine. When I came mental burdens down during “Engage home from Iraq, I was 22 years old. I was Your Destiny” at Wings Chapel Aug. 13 dealing with a lot of pain. We lost seven at 10:45 a.m. guys while we were over there. We dealt During the event, hosted by the Fort with a suicide, as well, while in country. Rucker Religious Services Office, speaker “I came home really hurt and angry,” he Ben Peterson, an Army veteran, will share added. “I felt like God had done such an stories from his time in the military and amazing thing in my life before I left and his struggles with Post Traumatic Stress then I felt like he had just abandoned me. Disorder after returning home from Iraq. I came home and was dealing with bad “I very openly and candidly tell the dreams, and a lot of probably what would very good parts and the very dark parts be described as PTSD. I was having a re- of my story,” he said. “And then we do ally tough time and, honestly, it was a lo- something very unique, where we invite cal church that surrounded me, loved me, them, during the event, to reflect on what talked to me, prayed with me and really they’ve been through. We’re not in any carried me through that tough time.” hurry. There is no objective, no mission to That welcoming sense of community go conquer. We invite them to just reflect and sharing is what Peterson hopes the on their burden. event will inspire at Fort Rucker. “Not everyone I speak in front of has “I was able to recover and heal,” he combat experience,” he added. “There are said. “I was honestly protected from a lot families in that room. There are people more that I would have gone through if I ARMY PHOTO ILLUSTRATION who have served, but have never been had been on my own. in combat. This event is about [the Fort “The military, as we all know, is a com- cide among our Soldiers and veterans, to come,” he said. Rucker community members] and what- munity,” he added. “It’s a brotherhood. statistics state as much as 20 a day,” he And for those who might be hesitant to ever their burden is. Each one of these When you come home, and the deploy- said. “We have so many Soldiers and vet- attend a faith-based event? people who attend the event have a burden ment is over, everything changes. Every- erans who are struggling with depression “You don’t know what something is that they’re carrying and we want to give thing really changes when you get out of because of the things they’ve experienced until you see it, taste it and feel it for them an opportunity to lay that down. I the military. The church has been a con- or seen. We want to be a resource for yourself,” Peterson said. “The only way have a pack that’s filled with burdens and stant for me. It has provided a sense of them to turn to for guidance and commu- to know if something is really for you is stories, things that people have laid down, community and support.” nity.” to take a chance, take a step and take a that I carry with me everywhere I go.“ Chaplain (Maj.) Collie Foster, Wings Although the event is Christian-based, leap of faith. If you are a person who is Peterson served in the Army from Crossroads Chapel senior pastor, echoed Foster urges Soldiers, veterans and fami- connected to the military, then this event 2004-2012. A large portion of his time Peterson’s desire to invite healing through lies of all walks of life to walk through the is for you.” was served with an Army Aviation bri- community and sharing. chapel doors and lay their burdens down. For more information, visit www. gade and as a chaplain’s assistant. “We are seeing such a high rate of sui- “No matter your faith, you are welcome engageyourdestiny.com or call 255-2989. C2 ★AUGUST 3, 2017 ❘ARMYFLIER.COM On Post
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Federal jobs workshop Army Community Service will host its federal job workshop Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 5700, Rm. 284. The workshop is aimed at getting people the information they need to increase their federal employment possibilities. Partici- pants will receive a free copy of Kathryn Troutman’s “Jobseeker’s Guide (7th Edi- tion).” Registration is required two days prior to the workshop. Space is limited to the first 60 people to register and the workshop is open to authorized patrons only. For more information or to register, call 255-2594.
Resilience workshop Army Community Service will host its resiliency training workshop Aug. 10 from 9-11:30 a.m. in Bldg. 5700, Rm.350. People need to register by Tuesday. Resil- ience training is designed to provide fam- ily members and civilians with tools to better cope with and overcome adversity and challenges, as well as perform better PHOTO BY NATHAN PFAU in stressful situations, according to ACS officials. In August, organizers will- em Mad Scientist Workshop phasize real-time resilience, identifying character strengths in self and others, and The Center Library will host its Mad Scientist Workshop – a science, technology, engineering, art and math program – Aug. 17. The event, Fizzy Chem- challenges and leadership. istry, will be divided into two free sessions. The first session will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m., and the second will be from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Each session For more information, call 255-3161 or will be open to ages 7-12 and be limited to the first 20 people to register. The event will be open to authorized patrons and be Exceptional Family Member Program friendly. 255-3735. For more information or to register, visit the Center Library or call 255-3885. Military family members gaze in awe as books are stacked on top of the bridge they built during the Mad Scientist Workshop in February. Volunteer recruitment fair The Army Community Service volun- teer coordinator will host a volunteer re- a Blended Retirement System Seminar cruitment fair Aug. 16 from 9-11:30 a.m. Aug. 22 from 6-7 p.m. in the Soldier Ser- at The Landing’s main ballroom. Orga- vice Center, Bldg. 5700, Rm. 282. The nizers said the event is perfect for people seminar will be a discussion of the signifi- who want to give of their time and talents cant changes to the current military retire- DFMWR to a deserving organization, but aren’t ment system, including how retirement sure which one to pick. The event will pay will be calculated, continuation pay bring together a number of organizations and the Thrift Savings Plan with match- throughout the installation in need of vol- ing government contributions, according unteers in one convenient location. to ACS officials. This discussion will be SPOTLIGHT For more information, call the 255- facilitated by ACS accredited financial 1429. counselors. Pre-registration is required by Aug. 21. Free childcare will be available Employment readiness class with registration. The Fort Rucker Employment Readi- For more information and to register, ness Program hosts orientation sessions call 255-3765 or 255-9631. monthly in the Soldier Service Center, Bldg. 5700, in the Army Community Ser- Literature and the Veteran Experience vice multipurpose room, with the next The Center Library and the Alabama session Aug. 17. People who attend will Humanities Foundation are partnering to meet in Rm. 350 at 8:45 a.m. to fill out pa- bring area veterans and active-duty Sol- perwork before going to the multipurpose diers a new program titled Literature and room. The class will end at about 11:30 the Veteran Experience. It will provide a.m. The sessions will inform people on an opportunity to meet and discuss read- the essentials of the program and provide ings from books, short stories, poems and job search tips, as well. Advance registra- personal accounts of participants’ choice tion is required and attendance at a ses- within a safe environment, according to sion is mandatory for participation in the organizers. The program will be led by program. a veteran who is also an active reader For more information, call 255-2594. and has experience in leading discussion groups. Registration is limited to the first BOSS Whitewater Rafting Day Trip 15 participants and is open to both vet- Better Opportunities for Single Sol- erans and active-duty Soldiers. The first diers will host a whitewater rafting trip to meeting will be Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Phenix City Aug. 18 that will be free to the Center Library. BOSS-eligible Soldiers. The trip will be To register or get more information, limited to 60 participants. Slots will be visit the Center Library or call 255-3885. filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 255-9810. Game-a-thon The Center Library will host its Game- Girls Night Out A-Thon Aug. 31 from 4-5:30pm. The The Landing will host Girls Night Out event will feature family-friendly games Aug. 18 from 6-9 p.m. Attendees will en- and no registration will be required. The joy an evening full of fashion, fun, and event will be open to authorized patrons prizes while visiting with numerous orga- and be Exceptional Family Member Pro- nizations from throughout the community gram friendly. that cater to women, according to organiz- For more information, visit the Center ers. Tickets are on sale for $10 at MWR Library or call 255-3885. Central, The Landing Zone, The Landing Catering Office, and the Coffee Zone lo- Fort Rucker Right Arm Night cations at Lyster Army Health Clinic and The Landing Zone will host the Fort The Landing Zone. Rucker Right Arm Night Aug. 31 from For more information, call 255-0769. 4-6 p.m. Right Arm Night is an Army tra- dition, promoting a night of camaraderie Newcomers welcome and esprit de corps as leaders come to- A newcomers welcome is scheduled for gether and treat those who help them ac- Aug. 18 from 8:30-11 a.m. at The Land- complish the mission. Complimentary ap- For more information, call 255-2271. people will be allowed in the pool water ing. Active-duty military, spouses, foreign petizers will be served while supplies last. with the dogs unless there is an emer- students, Army civilians and family mem- Right Arm Night is held every month, and Part-day preschool open house gency. Users of the facility will do so at bers are encouraged by post officials to both military and civilians are welcome. The child and youth services school age their own risk. Owners are responsible for attend the newcomers orientation. A free For more information, call 255-0768. center will hold a part-day preschool open the actions of their dogs. There may be a light breakfast and Starbucks coffee will house Sept. 7 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. For limit to the number of dogs allowed at one be served. For free childcare, people can High school football field trip more information, call 255-9108. time. Dogs must be accompanied by an register their children at the child devel- The Fort Rucker Youth Center will host adult at all times. Humans are limited to opment center by calling 255-3564. Res- a field trip to see a high school football Dog Days of Summer Dog Swim two dogs at the facility at any given time. ervations must be made 24 hours prior to game -- Northview High at Enterprise SPLASH! Outdoor Pool and Spray Dogs must be under owner control at all the newcomers welcome. High – Sept. 1. Youth going on the trip Park will host its Dog Days of Summer times, must be leashed when not swim- For more information, call 255-3161 or need to be registered with child and youth Dog Swim Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ming, and will be removed at the first sign 255-2887. services. The bus will leave the facility at Registration will be required to partici- of any aggression. Humans must clean up 5:30 p.m. The deadline to sign up is Aug. pate. Cost will be $7 per dog. At time of after their dogs – plastic waste bags and Blended Retirement System Seminar 25. Youth are responsible for their own registration and payment, all dog owners bins will be provided. The Army Community Service Fi- game admission fees, and buying their will be required to attach a copy of their For more information or to register, call nancial Readiness Program will present own food and drink. dog’s current vaccination records. No (334)255-9162. FORT RUCKER Movie Schedule for August 3-6
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By Sean Kimmons Army News Service
LOHATLA, South Africa – As soon as the 101st Airborne Division platoon entered a camp full of people who were forced to flee their homes, Soldiers were peppered with complaints of rebels stealing their food, be- longings and even kidnapping women. Leading the platoon, 1st Lt. Zachary Lewis scanned the area as he spoke to the camp’s leaders July 25 as part of a scenario for Shared Accord, a two-week annual exercise meant to enhance the peacekeeping capabilities of U.S. and African forces. Once his platoon from the 2nd Battal- ion, 327th Infantry Regiment fanned out around the camp, a nearby rebel shouted a war cry, sparking dozens of aggressive reb- els to charge the camp’s concertina-wired perimeter. Brandishing machetes and other weap- ons, the rebels heaved bricks over the wire as Soldiers rushed to stop the group from invading the camp. “As I was talking to the leaders, the reb- els returned … with machetes and all sorts of things,” said Lewis, 24, of Mendota, Illi- nois, after the training event. “We were try- ing to be the mediator and not let anything escalate so you don’t have a war happen between the two sides.” PHOTOS BY SEAN KIMMONS Lewis yelled to his squad leaders to take A line of Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) attempts to stop rebels from invading a camp for internally displaced people during a peacekeeping scenario at the South African Army Combat Training Center in Lohatla, July 24. charge and control the belligerent crowd. A line of U.S. and South African soldiers they marched away from the camp, ending quickly set up, pitting the soldiers in be- the training event. tween the rebels and the internally dis- With 15 years of service in the Army, placed people inside the camp. Harrell said the event reminded him of One of the squad leaders, Staff Sgt. similar incidents he saw while deployed. In Jonathan Harrell, was on the line with his 2003, he was part of the Iraq invasion with Soldiers. While the line bent, the Soldiers the 173rd Airborne Brigade and helped se- made sure it didn’t break as the group of cure Kirkuk Air Base in the north. rebels tried to penetrate it. During that chaotic time with a power “It’s a little overwhelming,” he said of the vacuum in the government, Harrell and training, which is part of the force-on-force other troops were ordered to help maintain portion of Shared Accord. “The squad did peace. great. They wouldn’t back down from any “We’ve seen these types of situations of them waving machetes in their face.” where the city kind of erupts because [resi- Harrell got pulled into an argument dents are] angry about something,” he said. with one of the rebels, who was playing a “Our task is to find out what happened, and bodyguard for the group’s chief and had an help keep them safe and come to an agree- AK-47 rifle. The 36-year-old squad leader ment.” yanked the rifle – which was a replica to While the Iraq invasion is now history, make the training more realistic – from the the seasoned Soldier is confident that other man to make sure no shots would be fired. challenging incidents, which could turn “If you’re here for peace, then give me violent in an instant, are on the horizon for the gun,” explained Harrell, of Clayton, his squad. First Lt. Zachary Lewis, center, a platoon leader with the 2-327th Inf. Regt., answers questions from South African soldiers playing members of the media. North Carolina. “You have no need for it, “I keep trying to get it in their head that and you’ll get it back once your chief comes we’re not in South Africa right now. These With just one year in the Army, Pvt. 2 he said. back and you’re ready to go.” aren’t MILES [multiple integrated laser en- Robert Nielsen was assigned to the platoon “When you get something new thrown at Things settled down after the Soldiers gagement systems] that we’re wearing. This in February. Shared Accord, which has over you that you’re not used to, it kind of gets were able to mediate a meeting between the is real life,” he said. “Keep your head on a 230 Soldiers from the division participat- you prepared for the unexpected,” he said. chief and the camp’s leaders, so they could swivel [because] who knows, in six months ing, is his first major exercise and it hasn’t As a young platoon leader, Lewis wants come to an agreement. The tone of the bel- we might be going to Syria, Afghanistan or let him down yet. Nielsen and other fresh Soldiers better pre- ligerent crowd then turned more cheerful as Iraq.” “This is probably the most realistic train- pared for what they may come across in the ing I’ve ever done,” said Nielsen, 28, of future. The resources put into Tuesday’s Enumclaw, Washington. training event, which also included hand- The staged riot was an eye-opener for made structures, helped do just that. Nielsen, who mans an M249 squad auto- “If someone threw a brick at you right matic weapon for the platoon that typically now, you’d get pretty stressed out,” he said. trains for urban warfare. While important, “They’ll [now] be able to make better deci- that type of training can sometimes become sions after acting this out in such a realistic repetitive and lose its element of surprise, manner.”
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ANDALUSIA of a new commander, senior and junior vice and other vital p.m. Teens and adults are invited. For more information, positions within the chapter for 2018. Meal and soft drinks call 774-5480. ONGOING — The American Legion Post 80 has will be served at $13 per person. Members are asked to regular meetings the second Monday of the month, starting RSVP by calling 718-5707 by Aug. 18. ONGOING — Every Monday through Friday, aerobic at 6:30 p.m., at the Legion Hall. For more information, call classes are open to the public at the Autrey Recreation Center 222-7131 or visit www.andalusialegionpost80.org. AUG. 7, 14, 21 — Beginning Waltz dance lessons from 8-10 a.m. Call 774-2042 for more information. are offered at the Hildreth Building, 202 N. Main Street. ONGOING — The American Legion Post 80 hosts a Classes are from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $3 per person PINCKARD dance with live music every Saturday from 7:30-11:30 per evening. For more information, call 393-4811 p.m. For more information, call 222-7131 or visit www. ONGOING — The public is invited to the Cross Country andalusialegionpost80.org. ONGOING — Military Order of Purple Heart meetings Workshop every Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Pinckard United are the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at American Methodist Church. For more information, call 983-3064. Legion Hall on East Lee Street. For more information, call DALEVILLE 334-347-2727 or 334-447-6954. SAMSON ONGOING — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6020 Franchise J. Ballard Post membership meetings are at the GENEVA ONGOING — The Samson City Council meets monthly post headquarters on State Road 84 every third Thursday the first and third Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Samson of the month at 7 p.m. Breakfast is served Sundays, and ONGOING — The Geneva County Relay for Life meets Community Center. games and TVs are available for entertainment. Meetings the last Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Citizens Bank. are open to all. The post can host parties, weddings, and For more information, call 248-4495. ONGOING — American Legion Post 78 meets monthly hails and farewells. For more information, call 598-6211, on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. 598-1297, 598-6211 or 379-9187. MIDLAND CITY TROY ONGOING — Daleville Chamber of Commerce ONGOING — Residents are invited to town hall meet- meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon at the ings on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at ONGOING — Troy Bank and Trust Company sponsors Chamber of Commerce office in the Daleville Cultural and Town Hall, 1385 Hinton Waters Ave. senior dance nights every Saturday night from 7-10 Convention Center. For more information, call 598-6331. For more information, call 983-3511. p.m. at the J.O. Colley Senior Complex. The complex is transformed into a dance hall and features music from the DOTHAN NEW BROCKTON 40s, 50s, and 60s with finger foods and refreshments. For more information, call Janet Motes at 808-8500. ONGOING — The American Legion Post 12 holds ONGOING — Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 9-11 monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month a.m., Disabled American Veterans Chapter 99 maintains WIREGRASS AREA at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at the post’s facility at 3087 a service office in the New Brockton Town Hall (old Hwy. 605, which is Brannon Stand Road at the intersection armory building) at 706 McKinnon Street. The office ONGOING — The Marine Corps League, Wiregrass of Park Avenue. For more information, call 400-5356. will assist veterans who were injured or disabled while Det. 752, welcomes all Marines, Navy corpsmen and in military service. DAV service officers help veterans chaplains, and their families, to its monthly meetings. ONGOING — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3073 and their spouses with disability compensation claims, Wiregrass Post membership meetings are at the post Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 7 Veterans Affairs pensions, death benefits, VA medical care, p.m. Attendees are welcome to arrive early for food and headquarters at 1426 Taylor Road every third Tuesday of Social Security disability benefits, veterans job programs, camaraderie. The next meeting will be at the Golden Corral the month at 6:30 p.m. There is a fish fry every Friday night homeless veterans services and other veteran services. All in Dothan. For more information, call 718-4168 or 805- from 5-7 p.m., then karaoke beginning at 6 p.m. Breakfast veteran services are provided free of charge. For more 7335. is served Sundays from 8-11a.m. The post can host parties, information, call 334-406-6700. weddings, and hails and farewells. ONGOING — A German coffee takes place the last ONGOING — Adult education classes are offered in Thursday of every month except November at 10 a.m. at ONGOING — Disabled American Veterans Dothan Rm. 12 at New Brockton High School, 210 South Tyler The Landing on Fort Rucker. The group has been meeting Chapter 87 maintains a service officer at its office at 545 St., Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. All classes for more than 40 years. West Main St. (Mixon Business Center) Tuesdays and are free for individuals 16 years old or older who are Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The chapter will assist not enrolled in public school. Individuals must take an ONGOING — AMVETS Post 23 monthly meeting veterans who were injured or disabled while in military assessment test prior to attending class. Call 894-2350 for is held the second Thursday of each the month at 7 p.m. service. DAV service officers help veterans and their more information. at the AMVETS Service Center, 203 MLK Dr., in Opp. spouses with disability compensation claims and other For more information, call 334-493-0785 or visit www. veterans benefits. All veteran services provided are free of amvetspost23.com. charge. For more information, call 836-0217, Ext. 123, or OZARK send an email to [email protected]. ONGOING — The Friends of Ozark holds a monthly ONGOING — Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist meeting on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at Church, 970 County Road 528, Elba, offers Sunday school ENTERPRISE the Ozark-Dale County Library. For more information, call the first, second, third and fourth Sundays of the onthm at 477-6221 or email [email protected]. 9:45 a.m., and worship the first and third Sundays fo the AUG. 24 — Disabled American veterans Chapter 99 will month at 11 a.m. Bible study is Wednesdays after the first meet at 6 p.m. at Mom’s restaurant in Morgan Square Mall. ONGOING — Every Wednesday, the Ozark-Dale and third Sundays from 6-7 p.m. For more information, call Business for the meeting will be confined to swearing-in County Public Library hosts free Wii Zumba from 5:30-6:30 334-774-1738.
register. The exhibit relives this thrilling piece of For more information, call (334) 464- Beyond Briefs There is also a heavy need for volunteers Alabama history when driving by the seat 0191 or visit www.gumpcitycon.com/. during this race. The Sports Commission of your pants wasn’t a figure of speech and Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Volunteer Incentive Program supports civic explains why this legacy is the foundation Mobile Delta: Glass & Light Triathlon groups by contributing $40 per volunteer for auto racing in Alabama today. The Mobile Museum of Art is hosting the The Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal for each shift worked at designated sporting Daily admission rates: adults, $6; Se- exhibit, “The Mobile Delta: Glass & Light” Triathlon is scheduled for its 11th year on events. To learn about volunteering with niors (65 and older) and military, $5; chil- through March 11. Rene Culler’s site-spe- Alabama’s beaches Sept. 9 at Gulf Shores the Sports Commission, call Sarah Cooper dren ages 5-12, $4; and children 4 years and cific work is a mural in glass that celebrates and Orange Beach. Locals and visitors are at 251-947-4611 or send an email to SCoo- younger are admitted for free. the species-rich delta and its atmospheric invited to participate in the long-course [email protected]. For more information, visit http://visit- qualities. The delta is a changeling environ- triathlon that will feature a 1 ½-kilometer For information on upcoming athletic vulcan.com/. ment that is constantly shaped and molded swim in the Gulf of Mexico, a 40-km bike events along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, visit by the weather and waterways, according ride through the Gulf State Park and 10-km GulfShores.com/Sports/Media-Room, or Gump City Con to museum officials. As the grasses,- al scenic run, or the “Tri-It-On,” consisting call 1-800-745-SAND. Montgomery’s Alcazar Shrine Center most transparent, catch the light, Culler’s of a 300-yard swim, 10-mile bike ride and will host the Gump City Con Aug. 12 at 10 drawings and painting in glass suggest the 2-mile run, according to organizers. Pre- Southern Thunder a.m. Gump City Con is a multi-genre fan landscape that southern Alabama holds so and post-race activities for both events will Inspired by the Alabama Gang’s influence convention for the whole family celebrat- dear. The composition is a wall of natural take place at The Hangout. People can reg- on auto racing, Vulcan Park and Museum ing all things geek, according to organizers. light utilized as a glass canvas for drawing, ister for the triathlon by Aug. 20 for $120 showcases its latest Linn-Henley Gallery Events include a cosplay contest, tabletop painting and printing with vitreous enam- for individuals, $170 for two-person relays exhibition through December 2018. South- gaming, panel discussions, concert and els. The museum is located at 4850 Mu- and $200 for three-person relays. “Tri-It- ern Thunder: The Legacy of Alabama Auto after party. Special guests include Walter seum Drive in Mobile. Admissions is $12 On” registrations received by Aug. 20 costs Racing, presented by the Jefferson County Jones, Tiffany Grant and John Anderson. for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for military $70 for individuals, $90 for two-person re- Commission, will showcase hair-raising Tickets are $20 for adults – military, first members and students, and children under lays and $105 for three-person relays. Pric- stories and bring to life the impact that auto responder and senior discounts are avail- 6 are admitted for free. es will increase Aug. 21. To register, visit racing in Alabama had on the regional and able – and $5 for children 6-11. Tickets are For more information, visit http://www. http://team-magic.com/events/67/contents/ national scenes, according to organizers. available on Eventbrite.com. mobilemuseumofart.com/. ARMYFLIER.COM ❘AUGUST 3, 2017 ★C5 SOAKING UP KNOWLEDGE Soldiers find water, learn local survival tips during South African exercise
By Sean Kimmons noted, these tips could easily be Army News Service replicated in another country. “Everything we learn out here LOHATLA, South Africa — on how to get water is really key Spc. Matthew Ledford is a sur- to survivability and the function vivalist. In his spare time, he of your unit,” said England, 27, often hunts, hikes through the of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. wilderness and studies how to After a day or so, a few sips live off the land. of water can accumulate from So when he got the chance either method. Since about two to practice finding water in a liters of water is recommended parched region of western South for a person to drink each day, Africa during a bushcraft lesson one should also seek other ways on July 21 at the Shared Accord of staying hydrated. exercise, he jumped right in. Nkosi told the Soldiers that “I like to learn how to use the wild animals can often lead land to my advantage,” said Led- them to water sources. In the ford, 23, of Vale, North Carolina. morning, she said, someone can “It’s definitely good knowledge listen out for the sounds of ba- because you never know when boons, which live in the area. you’re going to be put into a If they hear them, head toward situation where you might have their direction. to use it.” “You follow them and you will Ledford and more than 230 definitely get water,” she said. PHOTOS BYSEAN KIMMONS Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Water may also be discovered Division’s 2nd Battalion, 327th Pfc. Brian Morris, left, and Spcs. Grant Fletcher and Matthew Ledford, all from 101st Airborne Division’s 2nd Battalion, 327th from an underground source. Infantry Regiment were taught Infantry Regiment, build a contraption that obtains drinking water from leaves through condensation during bushcraft train- Along a dry river bed, for ex- ing as part of the Shared Accord exercise at the South African Army Combat Training Center in Lohatla July 21. the local survival tips by South ample, you can look out for a African Army soldiers as part of cover the plastic bag on a por- low spot where water may have the first portion of the two-week tion of green leaves and tie the collected. After a few minutes of exercise. bag to the branch. digging in that spot, water will The bilateral exercise, which 3. As the sun hits the branch, come out, she said. ends today, is held annually at the leaves will produce conden- If there’s no water in sight, different African locations. This sation and water will stick to the Soldiers can find a small pebble year, it is taking place at the South inside of the bag. The condensa- and place it under their tongue. African Army Combat Training tion will then flow to the lowest This activates the salivary glands Center, which is located deep in point of the bag. to produce saliva that will keep dry bushland and records about Another method also involved their mouth wet until they can 10 inches of rainfall per year. harvesting condensation from find water. In one section of the desolate leaves, but this time using a “You just put it under your area, Ledford and his platoon hole, a plastic bottle and plastic tongue and you carry on,” Nkosi gathered around South African sheet. told the Soldiers. “You won’t be army Staff Sgt. D.C. Nkosi to 1. Dig a hole about a foot as thirsty.” learn how to use nature to get deep. To conserve water in their water. She then allowed the 2. Gather small green, leafy bodies, she added, Soldiers can Soldiers to practice the various branches from a nearby also wear long sleeves and not methods. tree. Fletcher places a plastic bag over a tree branch to get drinking water through expose any skin to the sun, as One of the methods for obtain- 3. Cut a plastic bottle in half condensation. well as not be outside during the ing water involved a tree branch and place it in the middle hottest parts of the day. and a plastic bag. Nkosi taught of the hole. Then place the 5. Position small rocks in the will slowly drip into the bottle. As they listened, Ledford and Soldiers the following steps. leafy branches around the middle of the plastic sheet, “Finding tricks and methods other Soldiers wrote down the 1. Find a green, leafy tree. bottle. so it dips slightly toward the of creating your own water is tips, which could one day prove Snap one of the tree branches to 4. Lay the plastic sheet over the plastic bottle. very important,” said Staff Sgt. lifesaving in a real-life survival make sure no milky substance entire hole and place rocks As in the first method, heat Matthew England, who took part situation. comes out. If there is milk, the or something heavy around from the sun will cause water in the lesson. “It can be between “It’s probably unlikely, but water could be poisonous. the perimeter of the hole so from the leaves to evaporate and life and death.” there’s always a small chance,” 2. If the branch looks fine, it does not move. produce condensation, which When Soldiers deploy, he he said. Religious Services WE WORSHIP SERVICES Adult Bible Study APPRECIATE Except as noted, all services are Spiritual Life Center, 7 p.m. on Sunday. 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AUGUST 3, 2017 THE REAL DEAL Boxing greats visit with Soldiers, family members
By Nathan Pfau Army Flier Staff Writer
Four of boxing’s greats made their way to Fort Rucker for a meet and greet that gave boxing fans memories to last a lifetime. Boxing legend Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, who became the undisputed champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, along with fellow boxers Dwayne Ziegler, James “Spider” Web and Byron Mitchell visited with Soldiers, family members and civilians at Mother Rucker’s Fri- day where people got the chance to square up and have their photos taken with the boxing greats. For W01 Jeremy Hanson, 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation Regi- ment, meeting with the profes- sional boxers was something he wouldn’t have missed for the world, he said. “How could you miss out on a chance to meet Evander Holy- field? He’s a boxing legend,” said Hanson. “There are only a few ce- lebrities that I would ever go out of my way to meet, and Holyfield is definitely one of them.” Hanson, who is a self-pro- claimed boxing fanatic, said when - he’d first heard the news that Ho PHOTO BY NATHAN PFAU lyfield would be visiting the instal- Sgt. Nick Foust, 1-11th Avn. Regt., poses for a photo with Evander Holyfield, former cruiserweight and heavyweight champion of the world, during his visit to Mother lation, he made sure to secure his Rucker’s Friday. spot to see the fighter up front and personal. “I didn’t even know he was go- “There was no way I was go- ing to be here, and when I found ing to miss out on this,” he said. out that he was visiting, I didn’t “I’ve been watching him since I believe it,” she said. “When I saw was a kid. I still remember his fight him come in, my first thought was, against Mike Tyson and the excite- ‘[My husband] is going to be so ment I had leading up to that fight jealous that he missed this!’ – it was like two giants going into “I just thought it was so great battle. that someone like him can take the “Of course, the fight didn’t go time and meet with Soldiers like as people had hoped, but what can that,” she continued. “When do you do about that? If anything, the you get the chance to meet some- fight solidified Holyfield into my one like him, especially in a small- memory,” he said. “His career was town area like this? I’m definitely more than just that fight, though, glad I came out with my friends and getting the chance to meet him tonight.” has [been] checked off my bucket In addition to meeting with Ho- list.” lyfield, people got the chance to Boxers Dwayne Ziegler, James “Spider” Web and Byron Mitchell meet with people and sign autographs at Mother Rucker’s during a meet-and-greet session Friday. For Lani Kline, military spouse, talk and take photos with fellow her chance to meet the boxing great boxers Ziegler, Web and Mitchell, graphs before Holyfield arrived. with them and take those fight- ally appreciate that they took time happened by chance on a night out who were more than willing to talk, “They were all great sports,” said pose photos with them, so they’re out to come hang out with us. This with friends. mingle with people and sign auto- Hanson. “We were all able to joke a really great group of guys. We re- is definitely one for the books.” MODERN BATTLEFIELD Lyster changes Ordinary Soldiers must also prepare to be frontline medics seek to improve By David Vergun patient care Army News Service By Jenny Stripling WASHINGTON — When Lt. Gen. Sean B. MacFar- Lyster Army Health Clinic Public Affairs land left Afghanistan in 2013, he said he remembers troops there had an expectation that medical evacuation helicopters Lyster Army Health Clinic has bid farewell to would evacuate the wounded within the so-called golden some providers due to the PCS season and is work- hour – a time period identified by medical professionals ing diligently to bring in new staff. as the hour after an injury during which prompt treatment The clinic recently hired new staff with the in- by doctors can often mean the difference between life and tent of providing the best mix of physicians, nurse death. practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, In the next fight, particularly against a near-peer adver- licensed practical nurses, as well as support staff, to sary, MacFarland said, there likely won’t be a golden hour. provide beneficiaries with a high-reliability health- Instead, it may take much longer to get MedEvac missions care team tailored to meet their specific healthcare under way, particularly during the early entry phase against PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. WILL REINIER needs. an entrenched enemy, known as an anti-access, area denial Special operations medics assigned to the 10th Special Forces “Lyster is strategically aligning physician and operation. Group (Airborne) assess casualty training aids during a medical simulation training exercise at Fort Carson, Colo., April 6. nursing staff to ensure your assigned PCM team MacFarland, who serves now as the deputy commander meets or exceeds all of your expectations,” said of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, spoke The Marine Corps is experimenting with unmanned air- Shannon Vickery, chief of managed care opera- July 24 during a medical symposium hosted by the Associa- craft systems that could drop needed medical supplies, he tions. tion of the United States Army in San Antonio, Texas. said. The Army is interested in this new technology as well. “Unfortunately, due to staff alignment, this could Because Apache attack helicopters will be needed for Training ordinary Soldiers for duties normally performed also mean longer wait times for appointments or not the fight, they likely won’t be available to serve sa escorts by medics may be the best immediate option, MacFarland always being seen by your assigned primary care for HH-60M Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters, noted. Training kits known as Tactical Combat Casualty manager,” said Vickery. MacFarland explained. And the air superiority the U.S. has Care are already being sent out to select brigade combat LAHC beneficiaries are encouraged to register and enjoyed for so long may also no longer be a guarantee in teams, he said. utilize the Relay Health System, where prescription future warfare scenarios. TC3 kits contain mannequins that mimic human breath- refills, continuity referrals and some laboratory tests Additionally, telemedicine links between medics and ing, bleeding, pulses and traumatic amputations. With the can be requested from your provider. doctors might not work because enemy cyber attacks could kits, three medics can train up to a 30-man platoon of Sol- “The most important aspect of PCM changes is disrupt those communications, he said. Even if MedEvac diers on common medical tasks, such as clearing airways, to make sure our patients are happy receive the best flights are possible, there is no guarantee that medical cen- controlling hemorrhages, and identifying and rendering aid care possible from providers,” said Lt. Col. Jon ters will still be available, especially since in recent years to chest decompressions. Baker, LAHC commander. “Realigning some as- adversaries have targeted hospitals. Another approach is that combat support hospitals may pects allows us to better provide our patients with During A2AD, the best way to save lives would be to de- need to reorganize into smaller, more dispersed modular outstanding, highly-reliable healthcare that best feat the enemy first with all means necessary, he said. units so they become less of a target, he said. suits them and their family.” Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, deputy commander of To register and begin using Relay Health, visit SOLUTIONS TO URGENT CARE XVIII Airborne Corps, said Soldiers need to be toughened https://app.relayhealth.com. If immediate medical care by doctors is not available, in a physical, mental and spiritual sense before they go to If you have questions, call LAHC at 1-800-261- medics and even non-medic Soldiers will “need every tool the fight. 7193. Choosing Option 1 will direct you to the pa- to provide medical care at the point of injury,” MacFarland He added that the hardening goes beyond what’s often tient appointment clerks who will schedule an ap- said. The U.S. military is already working on a number of referred to as “resilience.” Instead, “warrior-athletes” is a pointment or leave a message for your provider. solutions when MedEvac is not an option. term that is more fitting. D2 ★AUGUST 3, 2017 ❘ARMYFLIER.COM Down Time
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By Joseph Lacdan field manual for Army Physical to treatment. Army News Service Readiness Training, FM 7-22, is “When you do get hurt, we now being rewritten with a new know it’s vital that you get seen WASHINGTON — The Army name, Holistic Health and Fit- early to prevent a chronic problem has more obese Soldiers than ness. from developing,” Garber said. ever before, and to address the “Wearing the uniform that says Retired Brig. Gen. Peter Palmer problem, senior Army leaders ‘U.S. Army’ is a privilege and an said to achieve a truly holistic ap- discussed a holistic approach that honor and there [are] responsibili- proach to health and fitness, the includes vegan options at dining ties,” McGurk said. “And one of cognitive aspect of training must facilities and box breakfasts at fit- them is a baseline level of fitness be studied. ness centers. and capability which I think we “The key challenge here is if Currently, one in 20 Soldiers need to maintain.” we’re going to really talk human fails the Army Physical Fitness Command Sgt. Maj. Michael performance, we’ve got to under- Test annually and 13 percent of Gragg of TRADOC said five in- stand how we actually perform,” Soldiers are clinically obese, ac- stallations and eight fitness centers Palmer said. “And that’s why I cording to statistics from the will transition to meet the new ini- emphasize the brain portion.” PHOTO BY C. TODD LOPEZ Army Surgeon General’s Office tiatives. At those locations, sports In another panel discussion, that were presented Monday at Healthier food options will be introduced at five Army installations as part of an effort performance, nutrition and PT Maj. Gen. Brian Lein, command- to improve the overall health of Soldiers. The Army’s new holistic approach to health the 2017 Medical Symposium. training classes will take the place ing general of the Army Medical and fitness was discussed at the 2017 Army Medical Symposium. The conference was hosted by the of recreational activities, and will Department Center, discussed the Association of the U.S. Army in mance, performance education, hall menus. take place during non-peak fitness possibility of artificial intelligence San Antonio, Texas. and transforming and improving “It’s about action and what we hours. Units can use the facili- aiding the work of Army medics “I do think that we’ve been Soldier fitness/training centers. could do next to improve the over- ties for training and Soldiers who in the battlefield. recognizing that what we are do- Tim Higdon, Healthy Army all health of our communities,” need additional PT time can also Lein said that the Army is al- ing has not been working,” said Communities program manager, Higdon said. take courses. ready experimenting with virtual Michael McGurk, director of the said one suggestion is to have fit- Healthy Army Communities Col. Matthew Garber, direc- reality in training situations at Research and Analysis Director- ness centers provide box break- has identified eight demonstration tor of the Rehab and Reintegra- Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. There, ate at the Army Center for Initial fasts so that Soldiers in a time installations to test some of the tion Division at the Office of the simulations with frames of cock- Military Training. “Holistic health crunch will not need to choose be- new measures: Fort Belvoir, Vir- Surgeon General, said that new pits and armored vehicles simulate and fitness is a radical change – tween having breakfast and work- ginia; Fort Meade, Maryland; Fort emphasis will also be placed upon emergency medical situations. radical departure. It is going to ing out. Riley, Kansas; Fort Sill, Oklaho- decreasing the impact of muscu- Lein said the Chinese already cost the Army money, time and Higdon said HAC is also plan- ma; Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort lar skeletal injuries on readiness. have an A.I. system for medical people. And we’ve got to be will- ning to attempt innovations such Huachuca, Arizona; Redstone Looking at the entry standards and providers. ing to give that up to make the as requiring 15 to 50 percent of Arsenal; Fort Bliss, Texas; USAG alternative training methods could “That’s never going to replace changes that we need.” vending machines to have health- Italy, and USAG Humphreys, help decrease preventable injuries the anxiety and the stress of a real The Army’s new campaign plan, ier options, while others will be South Korea. during physical training. patient bleeding to death in front called Holistic Health and Fitness, 100-percent comprised of healthy McGurk noted that the Army He also said it is important that of you,” Lein said. “But the closer focuses on improving the Soldier items. Vegetarian and vegan op- has not changed its physical fit- Soldiers suffering from muscular that you can get to virtual reality, selection process, physical perfor- tions may also be added to dining ness test since 1980. He said the and skeletal injuries have access the better off we’re going to be.”
DOD: Partnerships, collaboration essential in global fight against health threats
Military Health System and vaccine development in response to Communications Office global health threats. DOD has supported Staff Report the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in the global fight against SILVER SPRING, Md. — As service HIV and AIDS since 2003. members deploy and operate around the DOD involvement in the fight against world, the ability to protect the troops epidemics is extensive, especially in areas from exposure to health threats is critical affected by the most devastating diseases to the overall mission. In the fight against and the instability that follows. Collabora- infectious diseases, the Department of De- tion with the National Institutes of Health, fense has interagency partnerships, includ- Centers for Disease Control and Preven- ing with the National Institutes of Health tion, academic institutions, and other gov- and the Centers for Disease Control and ernments proves vital to the ongoing work Prevention, to target these diseases. against infectious diseases. DOD contin- These partnerships have contributed to ues to train health workers and helps build numerous vaccines, aimed at such threats capability in partner nations, while provid- as Zika and Human Immunodeficiency Vi- ing HIV prevention, care, and treatment to rus, along with efforts to decrease risk for PHOTO BY RONALD. W. WOLF military personnel, said Smith. disease. Dr. Susan Blumenthal, a retired Established in 1986, the U.S. Military Dr. David Smith (second from the right) was part of a panel discussing the national security implications rear admiral and former U.S. assistant of epidemics during amfAR’s recent conference in Washington, D.C. HIV Research Program serves as a leader surgeon general, said the HIV infection in HIV acute infection and cure research. rate has fallen by 18 percent in the United AIDS Research. security while speaking at the same con- It provides prevention, care, and treatment States over the last decade. This kind of collaboration has helped ference. to military personnel while providing sur- “How does that happen? It’s happened the Department of Defense establish strat- “We put a major investment in research veillance and threat assessment. The mili- because of the people in this room, who egies using data-driven measures to ad- and development in this area because of tary’s efforts against HIV have also been work together with partners across Ameri- dress health epidemics that affect national the protection piece of it, but under the leveraged to fight against other threats, ca and the world to develop and implement security. Dr. David Smith, deputy assistant precept of prevent, protect, and respond,” including Ebola and Zika. Walter Reed a roadmap to end AIDs,” said Blumenthal, secretary of Defense for Health Readiness said Smith, adding that major global health Army Institute of Research moved Zika speaking at a recent amfAR conference in Policy and Oversight performing the du- issues remain a threat to national and in- vaccine development forward, from con- Washington, D.C. Blumenthal is currently ties of the assistant secretary of Defense ternational security. cept to human clinical trials in less than serving as the senior policy and medical for Health Affairs, stressed the connection The U.S. Military HIV Research Pro- 10 months, with the help of HIV program adviser for amfAR, the Foundation for between global health threats and national gram contributes expertise, surveillance, researchers. Fort RUcker Sports Briefs
Golf gear demo day Rucker active-duty Soldiers. Official Bowling leagues species. The hunting runs through Aug. Silver Wings Golf Course will host attempts will be conducted during post- Rucker Lanes will host its fall and 31. The first five registered hunters its Callaway Demo Day Saturday from ed dates and times, or by appointment winter bowling leagues starting the first who kill five coyotes or 20 hogs and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the driving range. with the functional fitness specialist, week of September. Leagues will be turn them in will be given a doe tag for Attendees will be able to experience according to organizers. Official rules available to all ages and be open to the deer season. In order to get credit for the latest and greatest in golf club will be posted after the previous quar- public. For more information, call 255- the kill and have it count towards the equipment, according to organizers. ter’s challenge has been completed. 9503 or visit rucker.armymwr.com. incentive, hunters must be signed into Golfers will be able to test out the per- For more information and a com- Hunt-Trac, so their location is known formance of the latest golf equipment plete listing of challenge rules, call Stars and Strikes Bowling and can be verified. Hunters will be al- offerings from major manufacturers. 255-2296. Rucker Lanes will host its Stars and lowed to email pictures in after hours to The event is open to the public and Strikes Bowling special Sept. 4. People outdoor recreation with the hunter and non-members. Fort Rucker Color Run can bowl for 25-cents per game and the harvest killed in front of one of the For more information, call 255- The Fort Rucker Color Run is sched- get 50-cent shoe rental per person. For weigh stations. Hunters on post are re- 0089. ules for Aug. 26 at the festival fields. more information, call 255-9503. quired to have an Alabama State Hunt- Participants are encouraged to pre- ing Permit, a post hunting permit and Tactical Throwdown register – forms are available at either Fort Rucker Hunting Incentive must have completed the hunters’ edu- The Fort Rucker Physical Fitness physical fitness center or MWR Cen- Program cation course. Hunting on Fort Rucker Center will host its Tactical Throw- tral. Race start times will be at 8 a.m., Fort Rucker Outdoor Recreation of- is open to the public. down third quarter challenge Aug. 14- 8:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., according to fers a hunting incentive program to For additional information on how 18. For the third quarter, there will be bib numbers. help control the coyote and feral pig to participate, including the email ad- a rowing challenge. Participation in the For more information, including population on post. The program is dresses for emailing the photos, call challenge is free and open to all Fort costs for the run, call 255-2296. targeted to controlling these invasive 255-4305.
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