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Lt. Col. Candis Olmstead drinking water to the Joint Force Headquarters community until a por- table water plant can be Commissioner for the connected, and eventually, Department of Military a new permanent system and Veterans Affairs, can be installed. Maj. Gen. Torrence Saxe, While there, Saxe traveled to Western Alas- presented Alaska Com- ka last week to meet with munity Service Medals to Tribal leaders and citizens Tuluksak Tribal Council in Bethel, Tuluksak and secretary, treasurer and Chevak to discuss disaster utilities manager, Kristy assistance measures and Napoka,and Tribal ad- processes in light of recent ministrator, Elsie Allain, emergencies that have for their commitment occurred in the region, and dedication to disaster and in preparation for the response coordination in upcoming flood season. support of the community. Saxe and a small team “It is obvious that you of DMVA, Department of care about your communi- Environmental Conserva- ty, and that care turns into tion, and Department of action,” said Saxe. “We Commerce, Community, all appreciate your hard and Economic Develop- Community members in the small, rural community of Chevak, Alasak, watch from a safe distance work.” ment personnel, met with as representatives from the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the Department Napoka and Allain community leaders in of Environmental Conservation, and the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic worked with the Yukon Tuluksak April 8 to dis- Development load onto an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk in Chevak, Alaska 9 Kuskokwim Health Cor- cuss the disaster response April,$SULO 3KRWRE\'DQD5RVVR 2021. (Photo by Dana Rosso) poration, DEC, and other effort after the village’s agencies to coordinate community washeteria was destroyed in a fire Tuluksak School and were system and the drinkable point being used as a tem- See DISASTER on page 5 in January. They visited shown the reverse osmosis community water access porary solution to provide Advancement creates nanosized, foldable robots

U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Systems at Army Research enormous scales as well,” Research Laboratory Public Office, an element of the said Prof. Paul McEuen, the Affairs U.S. Army Combat Capa- John A. Newman Profes- bilities Development Com- sor of Physical Science at Army-funded researchers mand, known as DEVCOM, Cornell University. “What created nanosized robots Army Research Laboratory. we haven’t learned how to that could enable locomo- “In addition to paving the do is build machines at tiny tion, novel metamaterial way for nano-robots, the scales.” design and high-fidelity scientific advancements This is a step in that ba- sensors. from this effort can enable sic, fundamental evolution Cornell University smart material design and in what humans can do, of researchers created mi- interaction with the molecu- learning how to construct cron-sized shape memory ac- lar biological world that can machines that are as small tuators that fold themselves assist the Army like never as cells, he said. into 3D configurations and before.” The researchers ongoing allow atomically thin 2D The research may result collaboration has generat- materials with just a quick in future applications 10 to ed a throng of nanoscale jolt of voltage. Once the 20 years from now, he said. machines and components, This graphic shows the location of each gate, the hours it will material is bent, it holds its In a peer-reviewed article each seemingly faster, beEHRSHQDQGWKHÀRZRIWUDI¿F open and the flow of traffic. shape, even after the voltage published in Science Ro- smarter and more elegant is removed. botics, researchers said this than the last. To demonstrate the work could make it possi- “We want to have robots technology, the team creat- ble for a million fabricated that are microscopic but Fort Wainwright to ed what is potentially the microscopic robots releasing have brains on board,” said world’s smallest self-folding from a wafer to fold them- Prof. Itai Cohen, professor origami bird. selves into shape, crawl free, of physics at Cornell Univer- begin major main gate “The research team is and go about their tasks, sity. “That means you need pushing the boundary of even assembling into more to have appendages that are construction work in May how quickly and precisely complicated structures. driven by complementary we can control motion at “We humans, our defin- metal–oxide–semiconduc- Staff Report Next year the Alaska the micro- and even na- ing characteristic is we’ve tor transistors, basically a Fort Wainwright Public Department of Transpor- no-scales,” said Dr. Dean learned how to build com- computer chip on a robot Affairs$IIDLUV2I¿FH Office tation and Public Facilities Culver, program manager plex systems and machines that’s 100 microns on a side. will begin construction of for Complex Dynamics and at human scales, and at The hard part is making the The U.S. Army Garri- an improved intersection materials that respond to son Alaska Directorate of at the Airport Way and St- the CMOS circuits.” Public Works will begin eese Highway intersection. This shape memory work to improve the main Our project being complet- actuator developed by the installation access point ed beforehand aids in their research teams allows them next month. This project final design and allows to drive with voltage and will better enable the the Main Gate to operate make the materials hold a Directorate of Emergency during their construction. bent shape. The machines Services to provide securi- USAG Alaska DPW fold themselves fast–within ty while managing vehicle coordinated with the City 100 milliseconds. They can traffic flow. of Fairbanks Engineering also flatten and refold them- The work will begin Department and AK DOT- selves thousands of times toward the end of the PF in the planning phase and they only need a single month, with the exact of the project. This was volt to be powered to life. start date to be an- done so they can monitor “These are major advanc- nounced when plans are traffic flows and adjust es over current state-of-the- final, and is expected to traffic lights as needed. art devices,” Cohen said. continue into October. As with any major “We’re really in a class of Planned changes construction project, there our own.” include the following: will be some accompany- These actuators can bend improved Visitor Center ing minor inconvenienc- with a radius of curvature parking and commercial es. Specifically, Visitor smaller than a micron–the vehicle layout, added elec- Center processing time highest curvatures of any trical power capabilities, will increase, and various voltage-driven actuator improved road surfaces access routes and gate op- Army-funded researchers create nanosized robots that fold by an order of magnitude. and the elimination of erating hours will change. themselvesWKHPVHOYHVLQWR'FRQ¿JXUDWLRQVDQGFRXOGHQDEOHORFRPRWLRQ into 3D configurations and could enable locomotion,This flexibility is important existing pot holes. This However, multiple traffic novelQRYHOPHWDPDWHULDOGHVLJQDQGKLJKO\¿GHOLW\VHQVRUV &RXUWHV\ metamaterial design and highly-fidelity sensors. (Courtesy will improve traffic flow Cornell University) See ROBOTS on page 2 and safety. See GATE on page 4

WEEKEND WEATHER IN BRIEF Friday Saturday Sunday Youth Sports & Fitness: Bowling April 16, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Youth ages 5 - 18 years old come out to Nugget Lanes Partly sunny, high Mostly sunny with Sunny with a high near Bowling Center and bowl with Youth Sports! Cost: $12 per near 48. Partly cloudy a high near 54. 56. Clear overnight with child. Must complete registration at Parent Central. overnight, low of 24. Low around 28. a low of 31. Youth Sports & Fitness., Bldg 3414; Call 353-7713, registration required 2 NEWS April 16, 2021 Nutrition Corner: Nutrition 101 Tea – This ancient bev- lar has a positive effect on caffeine for the body that when it is brewed with flu- erage seems to be popping heart health, particularly That said, claims like is slightly less potent than oridated water and without up everywhere lately - on with decreased frequency ‘drinking tea can prevent that of coffee, offering a extra sugar or other sweet- restaurant menus, spe- of heart attack. It is be- cancer’, or ‘drinking tea pick-me-up but without eners – so keep it simple. cialty health stores and in lieved that this is mainly will result in weight loss’, excess that can correlate trendy cafes. With claims due to the antioxidant com- however exciting, are with headaches and jitters. While we wait to see ranging in nature from pounds that are naturally not backed by conclusive If you are looking for a what happens with the re- improved cardiovascular found in this type of tea. evidence. Certain studies completely caffeine free op- search, we can rest assured health, to cancer preven- Likewise, research looking are continuing to look at tion, most herbal teas will on one of the most well- tion, and even periodontal at green tea showed a pos- the antioxidants, known as accommodate this while known and agreed upon benefits, it’s time to sort itive correlation between catechins, and how these offering a variety of flavors characteristics of tea – it’s out the facts about tea. green tea consumption compounds may neutralize and aromatics. delicious! So on these cold and improved cholester- cancer causing free-radi- winter days, try warming There is strong evidence ol levels (lower LDL and cals. Tea can also have a up with a nice, hot cup of to suggest that consump- triglycerides with higher protective effect for teeth your favorite tea. tion of black tea in particu- HDL). Tea can be a source of against decay, especially History Snapshot: Alaska Airmen rescue The Cold Nose Boys pilot near Lime Village David Bedard Public Affairs

Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued the pilot of a crashed Cessna 170 today near Lime Village about 185 miles west of Anchorage. Alaska Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Evan Budd, Alaska Rescue Coordination Center superintendent, said the pilot called the Stoney River Lodge who then relayed the Cessna’s position to the AKRCC. The AKRCC requested assistance from the 176th Wing, and they dispatched a 210th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter and a HC-130J Combat King II, with 212th Res- cue Squadron pararescue teams on each aircraft. The HC-130 air-to-air refueled the HH-60 and was the first aircraft over the crash site, providing pre- cise coordinates to the helicopter crew. The Pave Hawk crew was able to land near the crash site to disembark the pararescuemen who med- ically assessed and evacuated the pilot. The pilot was transported and released to Provi- dence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage. Budd highlighted the importance of having a reli- able means of communication when venturing into the Alaska wilderness. “Having a communications device was absolute- 7KH&ROG:HDWKHU7HVW'HWDFKPHQWZDVRQHRIWKH¿UVWXQLWVDW/DGG)LHOGDQGKDGWKHPLVVLRQThe Cold Weather Test Detachment was one of the first units at Ladd Field and had the mission ly critical to a good outcome for the pilot,” he said. of testing aircraft, clothing, equipment, and supplies—including food rations. Unit personnel were “Getting the call early with crucial information made known as the “Cold Nose Boys” and conducted testing not only at Ladd, but elsewhere across Alas- it so we could get on scene quickly.” ka. The diverse landscape provided the ideal proving ground for thorough testing in a wide variety For this rescue, 210th RQS, 211th RQS, 212th of situations. RQS and AKRCC were awarded one save. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Air Force)

ROBOTS Continued from page 1 because one of the bends can be held ide glass sit atop those bends the structure valley folds. that can clean bac- bedrock principles by the robot, which layers. When a positive into its predesignated “One thing that’s terial infection from of microscopic robot minimizes the power voltage is applied to shape. The machines quite remarkable is human tissue, mi- manufacturing is that consumption, a feature the actuators, oxygen can hold that shape that these little tiny crofactories that can the robot size is deter- especially advanta- atoms are driven into even after the voltage layers are only about transform manufac- mined by how small geous for microscopic the platinum and swap is removed because 30 atoms thick, com- turing and robotic sur- the various append- robots and machines. places with platinum the embedded oxygen pared to a sheet of gical instruments that ages can be made to The devices consist atoms. atoms bunch up to paper, which might be are 10 times smaller fold. The tighter the of a nanometer-thin This process, called form a barrier, which 100,000 atoms thick. than current devices, bends, the smaller the layer of platinum oxidation, causes the prevents them from It’s an enormous according to Cohen. folds, and the tinier capped with a titani- platinum to expand on diffusing out. engineering challenge The team is also the footprint for each um or titanium diox- one side in the seams By applying a neg- to figure out how to researching the machine. It’s also ide film. Several rigid between the inert ative voltage to the make something like principles that need important that these panels of silicon diox- glass panels, which device, the researchers that have the kind to change in order to can remove the oxygen of functionalities we design, manufacture atoms and quickly want,” McEuen said. and operate machines restore the plat- The team is cur- at this scale. inum to its pris- rently working to In addition to ARO, MEDDAC Minute tine state. 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The story about the way, every person on Alaska, Fort Wainwright Does it seem incred- painting reminds me this planet has infinite Battalion Chaplain ible to you that a small of another amazing value because we bear painting, smaller than truth that we all can the “mark” or image of When I was in an 8.5 x 11 inch piece experience. Recently our Creator. college, one of the local of paper should be so we were given the news Our Army has ad- attractions was an art valuable? The idea of some very famous opted this view of the gallery that boasted of that a small painting people who died, nota- Value of Life and we being one of the largest from over 400 years bly the musician Earl see it all throughout collections of sacred art ago should be worth so “DMX” Simmons, and our values and sys- much was astounding Prince Phillip from the tems. Special Opera- in the western hemi- Bagram all the way to infinite value as we sphere. In this particu- to me! English Royal Family. tions Forces have as What made it so When we experience their first “Truth” the San Antonio, Texas serve to protect life and lar gallery were many that used over 24,000 help our brothers and pieces that were paint- valuable? It was not death, whether of fact that “Humans the ink or the paint someone close to us or are more important gallons of fuel and re- sisters all across this ed by European artists quired 18 medical spe- world. and masters, but one used; it was not the perhaps of someone than hardware.” To parchment or canvas who has no relation- illustrate this truth, in cialists to travel with What an amazing painting was the work the wounded Soldier. blessing it is to know of the famous Dutch that it was painted on; ship to us at all, we October of 2019, the it was not even the wrestle with what the Combined Task Force All of this was done, that God puts His painter, Rembrandt. expertly and happily, mark of infinite value This did not really fact that it was so old. Value of Life might be in Afghanistan, lean- Many older paintings and what might give ing heavily on the US to save one life. That is on us! I pray that your mean very much to the Value of Life, and workweek is full of val- me as a freshman in exist and are not nearly life its meaning. The Air Force, conducted so valuable. What Bible declares that a 4-day, 8,000-mile when we grasp that, ue and God’s blessing college, but recently our service takes on this week! I learned that a Rem- made it so valuable was humans were made medevac mission from Child Abuse Prevention Worship Services on Month Proclamation Fort Wainwright Good Shepherd Catholic Community Mass: Sundays, 9 a.m., SLC Holy Hour Adoration: Thursdays, 6 p.m., SLC Catholic Women of the Chapel: Wednesdays, 9 a.m., SLC

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Fort Wainwright Religious Support Office, 353-6112 U.S. Army Garrison Alaska command team, Col. Christopher Ruga left) and 1051 Gaffney, Unit 10 Command Sgt. Maj. Rob Preusser right) with signed Child Abuse PreYention Southern Lights Chapel (SLC), 8th St & Neely Rd. Month proclamation and members of the Family AdYocacy Program. Child Abuse Northern Lights Chapel (NLC), Luzon & Rhineland Avenues PreYention Month is recognized each year in April but child abuse preYention is not a one-month assignment. ,t goes on eYery day of eYery year. Without eYery one of us doing our part, we cannot say our Army is fully ready to build a strong and resilient community. Photo by Brian W. Schlumbohm, USAG Alaska, Fort Wainwright) National Public Safety Telecommunicators Sexual Harassment/Assault Week Proclamation Response & Prevention Month Proclamation

The Fort Wainwright Public Safety Dispatch Center and Public Safety Tele- communicators are the ¿rst and most critical contact Soldiers and ciYilians The Sexual Assault and Awareness Proclamation was signed by U.S. Army Gar- haYe during an emergency. They proYide a Yital link between police of¿cers, rison Alaska command team, Col. Christopher Ruga and Command Sgt. Maj. medical responders and ¿re¿ghters while monitoring actiYities by radio, pro- Rob Preusser during a ceremony April 8. This is to recognize April as the Unit- Yiding critical information and insuring safety. The U.S. Army Garrison Alaska ed States Army Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the goal to raise public Fort Wainwright Commander declare the week of April 11th through 18th, 2021 awareness about sexual harassment, abuse, and assault and the importance of to be National Telecommunicators Week at Fort Wainwright, in honor of the educating our communities on how to preYent it. Together, we can work to further men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our installation, reduce, with the goal to eliminate, sexual assault from the armed forces. Photo soldiers and ciYilians safe. Photo by Brian W. Schlumbohm, USAG Alaska, by Brian W. Schlumbohm, USAG Alaska, Fort Wainwright) Fort Wainwright)

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GATE Continued from page 1 Backyard Bird Blitz congestion mitigation tion project: U.S. Army Garri- measures will be in Trainer Gate: son Alaska is commit- Staff Report participate in the 2nd dodpif/. effect: Every day - In- ted to the safety of all U.S. Army Garrison annual DOD Partners Compare your list to Traffic signals bound/Outbound 5:30 who work, learn, live, Alaska, Fort Wainwright in Flight Backyard a list of species found along River Road will a.m. to 8 p.m. shop and recreate Department of Public Bird Blitz! Generate a in your area: https:// be reprogrammed. Every day - Out- on Fort Wainwright. Works Environmental species list from April usartrak.isportsman. Gate hours will be bound only 8 p.m. to There will be com- Division 10 to May 15. Don’t net/birdwatching. extended and adjust- 5:30 a.m. munication about the worry about the late If you would like ed. Main Gate: Front Gate project start. The birds just to participate or have Two additional Closed from now throughout Are you a birder or started arriving! questions, reach out to gates, the Lazelle Badger Gate: the summer months. do you want to learn Follow along with Justin Smith at (907) Gate and Richardson Open 24 hours, 7 Be sure to follow to identify birds in the program at https:// 361-4539. South Gate, will be days a week Fort Wainwright on Alaska? If so, you can www.facebook.com/ opened. Richardson Gate: social media where The Fort Wain- Monday through public affairs will wright Public Affairs Friday - Outbound provide updates Office will provide and right turn only, and links to further regular updates about 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. information on our the work and gate Lazelle Gate: website. changes on social Inbound only - Facebook: @ media. Open 24 hours, 7 days FortWainwrightPAO, The following list a week Instagram: @Fort- identifies the hours Visitor’s Center: WainwrightAlaska, and flow of traffic at Access at Lazelle web: https://home. each of the instal- Gate army.mil/alaska/ lation access points Open 24 hours, 7 during the construc- days a week

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Angela J. Glass of rotational forces to floor and upgrades to U.S. Army Garrison support our installa- the existing kitchens on Alaska, Fort Greely Pub- tion’s mission,” said upper levels. The gar- liF AIIairs 2I¿Fe U.S. Army Garrison rison also installed five Alaska, Fort Greely brand new stackable U.S. Army Garrison commander Lt. Col. washer and dryer units Alaska, Fort Greely Joel Johnson. “One of to each floor level of the and the 49th Missile the biggest components barracks. Defense Battalion of the planning process Fort Greely Gar- welcomed Soldiers of was the garrison’s effort rison Command Sgt. the California Army to renovate the Soldier Maj. James Breakfield National Guard’s 330th barracks to allocate is extremely pleased Military Police Com- space requirements with the results of the pany to Fort Greely on needed for the addition- renovation process. A Soldier from the California State National Guard’s 330th Military Police Compa- March 30. al growth.” “First impressions go ny signs for her lodging key from Department of Public Works employee Martha The group of Sol- The garrison bar- a long way with Sol- Kimball at the Fort Greely Barracks on March 30. The group of Soldiers have diers have mobilized to racks underwent a large diers, and we wanted mobilized to support security efforts led by the 100th Missile Defense Brigade support security efforts renovation process to make sure they felt and the 49th Missile Defense Battalion at Fort Greely. (Photo by Angela J. Glass, led by the 100th Missile that included several like they were at home U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Greely Public Affairs) Defense Brigade and upgrades. 78 lodging with Team Greely,” the 49th Missile De- quarters received a said Breakfield. “We If you see new faces Fort Greely serves of Fairbanks, Alaska. fense Battalion. remodeling that in- received overwhelm- walking around the as the home of the It is also the home of “Over the course of cluded new flooring ing praise regarding installation and the nation’s Ground Mid- the Cold Regions Test 18 months, we have and furniture. Other accommodations from Delta Junction Commu- course Defense anti-bal- Center. It is named in worked hard to pre- improvements included the 330th MP Company, nity, be sure to welcome listic missile system honor of Major General pare for the arrival constructing a brand and nothing could make them to our beautiful and is located about Adolphus Greely. new kitchen on the first me happier.” state! 100 miles southeast

DISASTER Continued from page 1 planning and solu- kokwim Health Cor- Rural and domestic Saxe. toxins as early as this gency managers with tions for the commu- poration established operations was and Upon returning to summer. DMVA’s Division of nity. a water purification still is a top priority. Bethel, Saxe spoke DEC solid waste Homeland Security To assist small system in February He met with Tribal, at a town hall in and emergency man- and Emergency Man- communities, partic- that draws surface village, community the National Guard agement personnel agement regularly ularly areas of Alaska water from the and Native Corpora- Readiness Center provided community traveled throughout that are not con- Tuluksak River and tion leaders in many to address disaster members with in- Alaska to provide tained in any if its 19 treats the water. The communities until assistance, River formation about the training on emergen- organized boroughs, system provides fil- COVID-19 safety Watch, and Alaska hazardous cleanup cy request processes personnel at the state tration and disinfec- measures prevented National Guard ca- planning efforts, and prior to COVID-19 level must be inno- tion to ensure clean, travel. Saxe has vis- reer opportunities. listened to recom- conditions, and they vative and flexible in drinkable water is ited Kodiak, Bethel, Representatives mendations and feed- are preparing to order to collect infor- available for every- Nome, Kotzebue, from the Associ- back from several of ramp back up to help mation on emergency one in the commu- Galena and other ation of Village those in attendance. Alaskan communi- events for informed nity. YKHC is also communities to ad- Council Presidents, They discussed ties through official decisions. While in working on moving dress disaster miti- Orutsararmiut Na- alternate plans and training programs. Tuluksak, the team a temporary water gation and response, tive Council, Yukon answered questions State personnel work worked with leaders treatment plant to opportunities for Kuskokwim Health about the movement directly with commu- to discuss emergency Tuluksak that will employment through Corporation, Calista and disposal of the nities and boroughs management respon- draw water from the the Alaska National Corporation, Bethel building materials to track progress, and sibilities, and Napoka community’s pre- Guard, education and Native Corporation, that remain at the provide guidance and and Allain volun- viously drilled well training for teens Bethel Search and site of the school fire. additional assistance teered to be commu- heads. This inter- through the Alaska Rescue, and the Civil During the meet- as needed, regardless nity emergency coor- mediate solution Military Youth Acad- Air Patrol participat- ing, community mem- of whether a disaster dinators. They will will produce greater emy, and continued ed in the discussion, ber John Atchak, declaration has been receive emergency amounts of potable benefits available to which was limited asked Saxe to bring requested. management training water for the commu- Alaskan veterans. in number and so- employers and Na- “We must effec- to assist in response nity’s needs. While in Tuluk- cially distanced for tional Guard recruit- tively communicate, efforts for any future A multi-agency sak, Saxe also asked COVID-19 safety ers for a career fair, collaborate, and disasters or emergen- group continues to community members measures. and plans are under- coordinate with com- cies in Tuluksak. discuss long-term about their concerns The team also met way for that opportu- munities to ensure Saxe is sending an funding solutions. In- for spring flooding with local community nity this summer. they are cared for emergency manage- dian Health Service, and shared that the leaders in Chevak on “We can make when they experience ment specialist from Bureau of Indian DMVA’s Division of April 9 to address a that happen,” said disasters or emer- the DMVA’s Division Affairs, U.S. Housing Homeland Security recent fire that de- Saxe. “And I’d love to gencies,” said Saxe. of Homeland Secu- and Urban Develop- and Emergency Man- stroyed the old school recruit more people “We provide rapid rity and Emergen- ment, and State of agement has already building that closed from your communi- response and recov- cy Management to Alaska funds may be planned for this in 2004. ty to join the Alaska ery during and after Tuluksak this week utilized to address year’s flood season. Dennis Jones, National Guard, for natural disasters.” as a liaison to bridge rebuilding efforts “We are watching Tuluksak city ad- training, employ- The series of meet- communication and for Tuluksak’s water the weather careful- ministrator, said the ment, benefits, and ings in the Bethel coordination efforts plant. ly and that is one of village had hoped to an opportunity to region are one part as work continues When Saxe was ap- the reasons we are use the building as serve in a unique of an effort to work to resolve long-term pointed commissioner out here, is to talk a community center way.” with communities to water accessibility in in 2018, he identified about River Watch in the future. He The State of Alas- help Alaskans bet- the community, and three top priorities and what it means said they had ap- ka is always prepared ter understand the to provide emergency for the DMVA and for this area of Alas- plied for and were to assist Alaskans resources available management training Alaska National ka with COVID and awaiting approval with disaster and to them, and how to to the new Tuluksak Guard, for which he the water situation, of a state grant that emergency response, request the resources EOC representatives. is the adjutant gen- and potential issues would fund cleanup risk mitigation and in times of need. The Yukon Kus- eral and commander. during breakup,” said of asbestos and other preparation. Emer-

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As emergencies affect the entire Family, make your children a part of preparedness planning. For more information visit www.ready.gov/kids and www.militarychild.org 7 April 16, 2021 NEWS AMEDD Board test new deployable CT scanner Jose E. Rodriguez incorporate into field MEDCoE Public Affairs manuals. Sgt. 1st Class Elijah The U.S. Army Williamson, a test and Medical Board tested a evaluation officer at new deployable com- the AMEDD Board, puterized tomography stated the system is an scanner that allows for upgrade to the current better medical imag- system deployed in ing, transportability, 2003. “This new sys- and maintenance. The tem is low dose, which test was conducted makes it safer for the during the first two patient,” said Wil- weeks in December liamson. “The system 2020 at the Deploy- software is self-modu- able Medical Systems lating, regulating the Equipment for Train- amount of radiation ing complex at Camp the patient receives Bullis, Texas. It was an with just enough independent, unbiased to give you the best assessment of the new picture without over medical intervention radiating the patient,” for utilization in sup- explained Williamson. port of the Warfighter. “It also lets you cre- The AMEDD Board ate 3D images, where is a directorate within 6JWVW&ODVV(OLMDK:LOOLDPVRQDWHVWDQGHYDOXDWLRQRI¿FHUDWWKH$0(''%RDUGFKHFNVFDEOLQJRQWKHRXW- regular X-ray scans are the U.S. Army Medical side of the new deployable CT scanner that is housed inside an expandable ISO container that once opened 2D, and you can rotate Center of Excellence allows for increased interior space for Army 61R Diagnostic Radiologists and 68P Radiology Specialists your images for differ- responsible to provide patient care. (Photo by Jose E. Rodriguez, MEDCoE) ent view. The system is independent operation- more software driven.” al test and evaluation necessary. The military of Twin Beam Dual flexibility at deploy- technology system that Fernando Gon- of medical and medical radiologists using this Energy, patient-cen- ment field hospitals. is designed to mitigate zalez-Rodriguez, a related materiel and new technology sys- tric technologies, The container walls unnecessary explor- GS 0856 Electronics information technology tem will have multiple and streamlined expand once onsite, atory surgeries that Technician Lead at products in support of planes to assess and at workflows, which are allowing for transport could stress patients the Tracy Site, San the Army and De- the tissue level serve controlled via a tablet on trucks, ships, and and decrease windows Joaquin Depot, U.S. partment of Defense to provide definitive and a remote using cargo aircraft. of opportunity to save Army Medical Material acquisition process. identification of limb mobile proprietary A manufacturer-cer- patients from sus- Agency, put the system AMEDD Board pro- trauma. The enhanced technologies. The tified instructor provid- tained injuries. The into operation and con- vides assessments of images allow our CT scanner delivers ed familiarization new system is easier to ducted the acceptance emerging concepts, military radiologists to damage control radiol- training to Army 68P maintain for the 68P performance test. doctrine, and advanced identify unsuspected ogy to the battlefield. Radiology Specialists Soldiers who sup- “This system is amaz- technology applications areas of internal bleed- During imaging, the on the proper use of port the scanner. The ing,” said Gonzalez-Ro- applied to the delivery ing and to pinpoint X-ray tube circum- the CT scanner and system has software driguez. About the test of healthcare, both on issues that require navigates the patient development of scan- driven diagnostics tools experience in general the battlefield and in emergency surgery. so that the detectors ning techniques within providing maintainers he said, “This is my fixed facilities. This new technology receive an array of system with the assis- with better feedback first time working with The new CT scanner will increase survival images from multiple tance of Army 61R Di- to pinpoint potential the AMEDD Board. is highly accurate in rates and improve angles to reconstruct agnostic Radiologists. problems in trouble The team is helpful the positive identifi- diagnosis through the a detailed represen- Col. Roberto Marin, shooting logs. During and very knowledge- cation of head, neck, comprehensive images tation of a specific AMEDD Board Branch the two-week test, able, I’m very pleased.” chest, abdominal, pel- produced. region. Chief of the Opera- maintainers had the The results of the vic, and spinal injuries, The modernized The upgraded tional Test, stated that opportunity for hands- new CT scanner were as well as for provid- scanner provides system is housed in military radiologists on experience with the sent to USAMMA for ing an angiographic advanced CT proce- a lead lined Interna- were trained, operated new system and manu- final review and adjust- review of the arterial dures across the full tional Organization the system, and pro- als. As part of the test, ments by the manu- system from the brain clinical spectrum of for Standardization vided honest, candid the AMEDD Board facture prior to final (cephalic end) to the radiographic imag- container, allowing feedback on different provided feedback on acquisition, expected feet (plantar end), if ing through the use for location greater scenarios with this new their experiences to this fiscal year. 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