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The Geronimo Battalion earned the VUA VUA the earned Battalion Geronimo The Alaska Air National Guardsmen were in Ulaanbaatar last week for an aviation maintenance exchange to educate Mongolian Air Air Mongolian educate to exchange maintenance aviation an for week last Ulaanbaatar in were Guardsmen National Air Alaska

maintenance personnel while touring facilities and viewing aircraft at Chinggis Khaan Air Base, Mongolia. Joyce and three other other three and Joyce Mongolia. Base, Air Khaan Chinggis at aircraft viewing and facilities touring while personnel maintenance government.

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Commentary by Maj. Gen. Michael Garrett past decade are now being reemphasized and U.S. Army Alaska Commanding General will play a large part in determining who is still among us in the next few years. More than 80 million Americans are As of right now, the Army will be obese, and the numbers are climbing. Cur- reducing the number of Soldiers serving. rent projections show that by 2030, half of Many will retire or get out voluntarily. Oth- all American adults will be obese. ers won’t be given the choice, at least not Though the obesity rate in the Army is directly. Some Soldiers may be denied the significantly lower than our civilian coun- opportunity to reenlist and others will be terparts, there are still overweight troops in chaptered for not meeting the standard. our ranks. Every leader must be familiar with the The core of my trade is readiness. I work resources available online and at their in- hard every day to make our units as prepared stallation. The Health and Wellness Center as possible to defend this nation and fight is available for those Soldiers on JBER. America’s wars. Making sure our Soldiers There are also resources available through are physically capable is a big part of my Army Knowledge Online and the Hooah 4 responsibilities. Health program. One of the most important things we can Many Soldiers never learned about nutri- each do to get and stay healthy is to eat a tion growing up and may need their leader- balanced diet high in nutrition. Eating right ship’s help to understand why eating healthy provides us with energy, endurance and helps is important and how it can help them reach us to perform our best. Paratroopers of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task their goals. Leaders must also emphasize the Good nutrition also improves concen- Force Spartan, celebrate Christmas 2011 at Forward Operation Base Salerno. (U.S. dangers of abusing supplements and energy tration, facilitates clear thinking and will Army photo/Spc. Eric-James Estrada) products. Supplements are just that, a supple- help you stay confident and motivated. Not and get the most out of your workouts. problem. That must stop. ment to a nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle. eating a healthy, nutritious diet can result in Some other things I have very little con- We all need to represent and enforce Break-up is upon us and I look forward feeling tired or light-headed, cause weight trol over. What Soldiers choose to eat is a the standard. I don’t walk by overweight to summer in Alaska and all the opportuni- and health problems and prevent you from decision I can’t make for you. I can provide Soldiers. If I see a Soldier who doesn’t ties it will provide us to train, exercise and performing your best as a Soldier. Being you with training, resources including nutri- meet the standard, I’ll stop and talk to them be active outdoors. We are blessed to serve overweight increases the risk of injury to tionists and dieticians along with a variety about it. I don’t do this to embarrass them in this magnificent state and I for one am your feet, knees, hips and lower back. of healthy foods in the dining facilities, but or scare them, though usually they are pretty grateful for the privilege to live and work I expect everyone knows by now physi- ultimately you will eat whatever and how- frightened to be stopped by the command- in such patriotic communities. cal training is my number one priority for our ever you want. ing general. I do it because I don’t want to I encourage each of you to start plan- Soldiers. It is vital to our mission readiness Your individual nutrition habits affect lose them. ning now for what you will do this summer. for Arctic Warriors to be physically, mentally your personal readiness and that in turn af- I want them to push themselves hard and Alaska is the largest state in the union and and spiritually fit. fects unit readiness. So I am very invested meet the standard. I want them to have the yet many Soldiers spend their entire tour in Some of this I can directly effect, but the in our Soldiers eating the right foods in the choice to continue serving in our Army. The one small part of it. ultimate responsibility for keeping fit is up right amounts and keeping themselves fit and nation has invested a lot of money in training I appreciate the hard work each of you to each of you individually. I can mandate primed for combat. and developing every Soldier in our ranks. are doing every single day. All I ask is that physical training hours, require your atten- Leaders often walk by Soldiers who We are each obligated to keep ourselves fit you continue to give your best to your fellow dance and provide energetic and vigorous don’t meet the standard because they have and ready to fight. Soldiers and our Army and I will endeavor noncommissioned officers and officers to their own issues and problems in life and Our Army is changing. Standards that to do the same. lead you, but it is up to you to push yourself they figure that person is someone else’s have not been consistently enforced over the Arctic Warrior! Arctic Tough! JBER education official Services suspend tuition assistance By Jim Garamone consider significant reductions in new enrollments in the voluntary talks about suspension American Forces Press Service funding new tuition assistance ap- education tuition assistance pro- plicants, effective immediately and gram. The Marine Corps falls under WASHINGTON — Budget for the duration of the current fiscal the Navy Department. of tuition assistance problems have forced the Army, situation,” Hull-Ryde added. Mabus said in an all-Navy or- the Marine Corps and the Air Force Army officials announced March der that the actions are needed “to Editorial by Joseph O’Neil Elmendorf theatre to present to cancel the tuition assistance 8 Soldiers will not be permitted to preserve support for those forces Chief education and training valuable information on utilizing program, service officials said last submit new requests for tuition as- stationed overseas and currently 673d Force Support Squadron the GI Bill, federal financial aid week. sistance. Soldiers currently enrolled forward-deployed. Reductions in and grants, CLEP/DANTES, Navy officials said they are in courses approved for tuition as- lower-priority forward operations, As you have undoubtedly and/or scholarships to cover the studying the way forward with the sistance are not affected, and will be and significant reductions in all other heard, military tuition assistance cost of school. program and expect a decision this allowed to complete those courses, operations, training and maintenance has been suspended. As one of To accommodate work week. said Army Lt. Col. Tom Alexander, are a result of this selection process.” our most cherished benefits, schedules, Airmen can choose Thousands of service members spokesman for the Army’s person- The Air Force announced the we understand how dishearten- from a 9 a.m., noon, or 3 p.m. take advantage of the tuition assis- nel chief. suspension of tuition assistance ing this news must be for the session. Soldiers are also wel- tance program, which allows them The Army is taking this step Tuesday. thousands of troops who have come to attend, as the informa- to take college courses that prepare because of the combined effects “The Air Force has reached a relied on this benefit for both tion presented will be applicable them for their jobs in the military of a possible year-long continuing turning point after a decade of war their personal and professional to all. We appreciate your help or as they transition to the civilian resolution and sequestration. and substantial growth in its opera- development. in getting this info out to your workforce. “The Army understands the im- tions and resources,” Secretary of However, the continued pur- folks and allowing them an op- However, the current fiscal pacts of this action and will re-eval- the Air Force Michael Donley said, suit of these educational endeav- portunity to attend. situation forced service officials to uate should the budgetary situation adding that the Air Force has had to ors does not have to stop with It is no coincidence the best make difficult choices, said Navy improve,” Alexander said. Soldiers make difficult choices to preserve the suspension of this program. military in the world is also the Cmdr. Leslie Hull-Ryde, a Pentagon with questions can get answers at readiness, to include: deep cuts to Our service members have other most educated. As we work spokeswoman. “Each service is their local education centers. flying hour programs, cancellation means available to them to meet through these trying econom- responsible for funding and admin- The Marine Corps cancelled of Air Force training and education these goals and our office is ic times, we appreciate your istering tuition assistance funding,” its program when across-the-board programs and civilian furloughs. committed to educating your continued support and efforts she said. spending cuts under a “sequestra- “This is an additional step the Air folks on these available options. toward maintaining the great- The Defense Department’s tion” mechanism in budget law took Force unfortunately had to take to We will be holding mass pre- est, most educated force in comptroller issued guidance “in- effect. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus operate within mandated budget sentations Friday at the JBER- the world. dicating that the services should ordered the Marine Corps to cease limitations.” JBER judge advocate agencies release justice proceedings Non-judicial punishment A senior airman received An airman first class re- Drunk driving On Feb. 22, a specialist re- An Air Force staff sergeant re- nonjudicial punishment for failure ceived nonjudicial punishment On Feb. 1 a private first class ceived an Article 15 for driving ceived nonjudicial punishment for to go, violation of Article 86. As a for disobeying and disrespecting was found guilty in state court of under the influence of alcohol on larceny, violation of Article 121, of result of his actions, he received a senior noncommissioned officer driving under the influence of al- JBER with a BrAC of .162 percent the Uniform Code of Military Jus- forfeitures of $300 pay per month violation of Article 91, assault, cohol in Anchorage with a breath in violation of Article 111. As a tice. As a result of his actions, he for two months and a reprimand. violation of Article 128, drunk alcohol content of .154 percent. result of his actions, the Soldier received a suspended reduction to and disorderly conduct, violation The Soldier was sentenced to a received a reduction to private E-1, senior airman, forfeitures of $100 A senior airman received non- of Article 134. As a result of his $1,500 fine, four days confine- suspended forfeitures of $758 (one pay for two months, 30 days extra judicial punishment for drunken actions, he received a reduction to ment, a driver’s license suspen- month), 45 days extra duty, and 45 duty, and a reprimand. driving, violation of Article 111. airman, 14 days extra duty, and a sion for 90 days, Alcohol Safety days restriction to the company As a result of his actions, he re- reprimand. Action Program, and three years’ area, dining/medical facility, and A senior airman received non- ceived a reduction to airman first probation. his place of worship for Alcoholics judicial punishment for dereliction class, 30 days extra duty with An airman first class received Anonymous meetings. of duty, violation of Article 92. As 15 days suspended, suspended nonjudicial punishment for drunk- On Feb. 7, a private E-2 re- a result of his actions, he received a forfeitures of $1,007 pay, and a en driving, violation of Article ceived an Article 15 for driving On Feb. 26, a specialist re- suspended reduction to airman basic, reprimand. 111. As a result of his actions, he under the influence of alcohol and ceived an Article 15 for driving 30 days extra duty with 15 days received a suspended reduction to drinking while underage on JBER under the influence of alcohol on suspended, 30 days’ restriction with A senior airman received non- airman, 15 days’ extra duty, forfei- with a BrAC of .191 percent in JBER with a BrAC of .073 percent 15 days suspended, and a reprimand. judicial punishment for dereliction tures of $849 pay, and a reprimand. violation of Article 111 and 134. As in violation of Article 111. As a of duty, violation of Article 92, and a result of his actions, the Soldier result of his actions, the Soldier A senior airman received non- making a false official statement, An airman received nonju- received a reduction to private E-1, received a reduction to private E-1, judicial punishment for violating a violation of Article 107. As a result dicial punishment for violating a suspended forfeitures of $758 (one forfeitures of $758 (two months), general order, violation of Article of his actions, he received a reduc- general order, violation of Article month), 45 days’ extra duty, and 45 days’ extra duty, and 45 days’ 92. As a result of his actions, he tion to airman first class, forfeitures 92. As a result of his actions, he 45 days restriction to the company restriction to the company area, received a reduction to airman of $1,007 pay, 30 days extra duty, received a reduction to airman area, dining/medical facility, place dining/medical facility, and place basic and a reprimand. and a reprimand. basic and a reprimand. of worship, and a reprimand. of worship.

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By Air Force Reserve Capt. Ashley Conner 477th Fighter Group PAO

The 477th Security Forces Flight reached a new milestone when it transitioned to a squadron under the 477th Fighter Group here March 1. Once the squadron reaches fully-operational capability in 2015, the squadron will deploy as a unit. Until then, they will be supporting their active-duty counterparts on JBER. “We are currently working on implementing a plan for the 477th Security Forces to augment the 673rd Security Forces,” said Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Hiram Gunter, 477th Security Forces Squadron. “It is important for the Total Force Integra- tion relationship that the Reserve unit is able to send highly qualified security forces members to step in and share the burden of securing this installation.” During this phase when the squadron is tran- sitioning from initial operating capability to full operational, their main objectives are recruiting, training and preparing. “At the end of last year we ran our Airmen through simulated use-of-force scenarios in the Engagement Skill Trainer, conducting field operations such as land navigation. All of these training opportunities will hone our skills and keep them sharp when we are called upon for real-world missions,” Gunter said. Currently the squadron has 19 of its 54 positions manned and all are traditional reservists, meaning their military obligation would be one weekend a month and two weeks a year. “The establishment of any military unit is an important event, but perhaps more so for a Reserve unit as we provide opportunities for Alaskans to serve our Nation and remain in Alaska,” said Air Force Reserve Col. Tyler Otten, 477th FG commander. “Anyone who is separating from active duty, graduating high Tech. Sgt. Kelley Lasiewicz, 477th Security Forces Squadron, gets sprayed in the face with pepper spray during a 477th school or simply looking for a way to serve part- Fighter Group unit training assembly Wednesday. The 477th SFS activated as a squadron under the 477th FG March 1. time as a Security Forces Specialist, we now have a Members of the Air Force Reserve 477th Security Forces Squadron conducted a training session testing their skills after security forces squadron added to our organization being hit with pepper spray technically known as oleoresin capsicum, during the UTA. The 477th SFS recently stood up allowing you to serve where you live.” as a part of the 477th Fighter Group, Alaska’s only Reserve unit. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo/Tech. Sgt. Dana Rosso) TTFrom mongolia, A-1 exchange has provided an engaging oppor- “They’ve worked on a lot of Soviet-era make it successful here.” tunity for Mongolian enlisted personnel and equipment, but they still have a lot of the Meeting Mongolian people who are Forces but – with only Soviet-era helicopters officers to pick the brain of two Alaska Air same set up that we do as far as maintenance incredibly friendly and hospitable, the ex- that include the MI-24B (NATO reporting National Guard crew chiefs on the ins and and standards. I think the C-130 will do very change has been a rewarding experience for name Hind), MI-8T (NATO reporting name outs of C-130 maintenance and performance. well here because everyone we’ve met has everyone involved and has laid the ground- Hip) and MI-171E (an advanced Hip variant) “We’ve been flying the C-130 in the been an outstanding mechanic and officer.” work for future communication through the – they lack the capacity to transport large Alaska Air National Guard for a long time, Capable of operating from rough dirt National Guard State Partnership Program. numbers of personnel, making it impossible and we’ve learned a lot of lessons in main- strips and short runways, the C-130 is the “I think this exchange is a great op- to meet all their mission requirements. tenance that we can teach the Mongolians,” prime transport for airlifting troops and portunity to build relationships with their “This is a great professional exchange for said Senior Master Sgt. Ken Joyce, 176th equipment into remote areas while operating maintenance personnel,” Joyce said. “We’ll us,” said 1st Lt. Bayasgalan Baljinnyam, pla- Wing C-130 maintenance supervisor, Alaska in extremely harsh weather conditions. This have constant communication back and forth toon commander, Unit 337 Nalaikh Air Base, Air National Guard. “We can help them, makes the C-130 the perfect fit for Mongolia and if they have questions on C-130s, we’re Mongolian Air and Air Defense Force. “Our so they don’t have to repeat things we’ve because it has already proven itself in similar only a phone call or email away.” national air force needs a C-130 because we already been through.” conditions in Alaska. “It’s really great you visited our country,” need to participate in every mission and right “Nobody really does it better than the “The landscape and mission are very said Lt. Col. Bolor Ganbold, senior signal now we have to call on civilian aircraft to 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, and similar in Mongolia compared to Alaska,” officer, Mongolia Air and Air Defense Force. transport our troops. We need to have our they are really going to benefit working with McGrain said. “They perform search-and- “This is a great experience learning about own C-130 so we can manage ourselves and us because we have some of the best main- rescue and airlift like we do, and the austere the C-130 and a nice partnership. Thank transport our own troops to other countries.” tainers in the Air Force,” said Air National conditions, weather and terrain are very you very much for visiting and sharing your With a current request to obtain three Guard Master Sgt. Pat McGrain, C-130 crew similar to Alaska. So I think the things that experience about the C-130; we welcome C-130J aircraft, the aircraft maintenance chief, Alaska Air National Guard. make the C-130 successful in Alaska will you back again.”

TTFrom Vua, A-1 order to say the least,” he said. “In de Guerre 1940 with Palm and a my mind, this Valorous Unit Award Belgian Fourragere. with the 1-501st Inf. during the last is recognition for the paratroopers Vietnam awards include three 10 years while assigned in Alaska. who really made a difference in Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gal- “When the brigade stood up, Afghanistan. The troops at com- lantry with Palm for deployments the 501st was really the backbone pany level and below who, day in in 1968, 1968-1969, and 1971, of the brigade,” Theus said. “If and day out, did the hard, danger- and a Republic of Vietnam Civil you were in the 501st, you always ous and often thankless work that Action Honor Medal, First Class thought you were in the best bat- was required … who faced deadly 1968-1970. talion. [improvised explosive devices] A Valorous Unit Award was “The 2009 deployment was a and contact with the enemy on a bestowed upon the 501st for a dif- tough deployment,” he continued. daily basis. ficult deployment to Iraq in support “I was with Delaware Company at “This is also for our wounded,” of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2006 Combat Outpost Narizah, and our Baker said. “Many of them seri- to 2008. company was split up into just two ously wounded, who will never The 1-501st Inf. has deployed platoons there. We were extremely be whole again. This Valorous three times to Afghanistan in undermanned for a COP, and we Unit Award is for our heroes who support of Operation Enduring had to run daily patrols. On top didn’t make it back with us … 1st Freedom for which it earned an of that, we did a lot of air assault A 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, Soldier walks a Lt. Brian Bradshaw, Staff Sgt. Clay OEF streamer for its deployment in missions that would take us away joint patrol through Sabari, Afghanistan Jan. 17, 2010. (U.S. Army Bowen, Spc. Morris Walker, Staff 2003 to 2004, and this most recent for like a month at a time. It was photo/Sgt. Jeffrey Alexander) Sgt. Kurt Curtiss, Spc. Matthew award, the Valorous Unit Award, an extremely stressful deployment. Martinek, 2nd Lt. Darryn Andrews, for its service in 2009 to 2010 in “I couldn’t imagine any other ways outside of the wire doing was daunting to put it mildly,” and Staff Sgt. Michael Murphrey.” the Paktika province. company and any other battalion something, somewhere.” the officer said. “We took over a The 1-501st Inf. adds the Val- The 1-501st Inf. recently re- dealing with it quite as well as “The quality of the training and long-neglected province that U.S. orous Unit Award to an extensive deployed from Afghanistan in Delaware and the 501st, just be- the leadership of the people in the forces had not been in for several history of valor and service to the October 2012 from a 10-month cause of the history of adversity the battalion and the company really fighting seasons. District level gov- U.S. Army. long deployment. This deploy- unit has endured,” Theus said. “It showed. It was a good place to ernance was almost non-existent. The 501st Inf. regimental hon- ment was another challenging was really tough. We did a couple be if something bad was going to The provincial level was not much ors include citations from four and difficult combat tour to which missions that were the most intense happen,” Theus said. better. U.S. wars. another Valorous Unit Award has I’ve seen during my deployments. Army Lt. Col. Clint Baker, now “We had three companies to For exceptional service in been submitted. “The battalion definitely de- assigned to Headquarters Detach- defeat a growing insurgency in an World War II, the unit has two Among all of its history and served the award. It was a chal- ment, U.S. Army Alaska, was the area half the size of Connecticut,” Presidential Unit Citations for achievements, the 501st Inf. was lenging deployment. We lost a 1-501st Inf. battalion commander Baker continued. “Many of the campaigns in Normandy and formed from the U.S. Army’s para- lot of people. It was an extremely during the 2009 to 2010 deploy- districts we took over had already Bastogne, a French Croix de chute test platoon, and it lays claim high-tempo deployment, especially ment. been lost to the insurgency. Guerre with Palm, a Netherlands as the U.S. Army’s first Airborne in the summer. Everyone was al- “In retrospect, the mission “Paratroopers had a very tall Orange Lanyard, a Belgian Croix Infantry unit.

TTFrom cavalry, A-1 Berlin said. “Every picture she Adkins said his team prevailed has found me in seems to be up on by being consistently at or near the Sgt. Maj. William Gainey. Facebook now.” top in every event in the competi- Gainey, a decorated, accom- The 1-40th Cav. fielded a team tion. plished, and well known cavalry of two noncommissioned officers “Each team was the best of the scout in the Army was at the com- and three junior enlisted paratroop- best within their respective orga- petition to cheer on and support the ers. nizations, so none of them were to teams as they competed. Miller said the junior enlisted be counted out from the start to the Berlin said of Gainey, “He is a guys on his team were great to finish,” Adkins said. “I think all in colorful character, you know. He’s work with. all we were the most well-rounded been in it seems like every unit in “Two specialists and one pri- team by having high physical fit- the Army!” vate first class, these guys oper- ness and a high wealth of knowl- Berlin said the competition ated at an NCO level the entire edge in our [military occupational was challenging both physically time, and pretty much made it a specialty] and our skills.” and mentally and the other teams really easy job for me and Staff “Going down there, we just got kept him and his team pushing Sgt. Adkins to do what we had to into it,” he said. “Losing was not forward. do,” he said. an option. We left everything out “We had to work really hard. “These guys were just lifting there on the field. We gave our all Otherwise we were not going to each other up!” said the 1-40th‘s on everything. We were happy to come away with the win. We were team coach, Sgt. 1st Class Jamie- Gainey Cup champions with the 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th bring it home.” Cavalry Regiment, receive congratulatory handshakes from their fighting for every point,” Berlin son Barnes. comrades during a ceremony to honor their achievement Saturday For their efforts, the cavalry said. “The win felt great. I hate “Specialist Berlin is an out- at JBER. (U.S. Army photo/Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Smith) scouts from the 1-40th Cav. were losing, so it was very nice to win. standing test taker.,” Barnes said. awarded many accolades. I didn’t want to leave that trophy “He can just blink at something time, and he wanted it … Sergeant the team along in this event … It Each teammate received an down there.” and he remembers it. Calderon, Miller and Sergeant Adkins are has been an absolute honor to work Army Commendation Medal, Berlin said his wife and parents he doesn’t know how to climb a both great leaders. I’ve worked with these guys and bring home the The Order of Saint George me- are very happy about his team’s rope with his legs, but he doesn’t with both of them since they came hardware back to Alaska.” dallion, a cavalry saber, a black- accomplishment. even care, he’ll just do it with his to the unit and there is nothing but The guys from the 1-40th Cav. powder .44-caliber replica Colt “My mom has posted me on upper body ... Sanderson had the great things. Their leadership and said the 19-team field was very Army Model 1860 and the coveted Facebook like 10,000 times,” [M240B Machine Gun] the whole their mental abilities really carried competitive and tough to beat. Gainey Cup. Briefs & Announcements A-4 ARCTIC WARRIOR March 8, 2013 Disposition of effects than $2,400, these scholarships Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education For more information, call the to zero at the end of June. Air Force 1st Lt. 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uspended on eight urethane wheels, Senior Airman Kendall Nielsen rock- S eted down the roller derby track straight, bound for a stormy beehive of shov- ing skaters known colloquially as “the pack.” Four of those skaters belonged to pack Nielsen’s team and were focused on helping her through. The other four belonged to the opposing team, and they would do everything in their power to break the Airman – to stop her dead in her tracks. Many might shrink at the idea of partici- pating in a full-contact sport bound on roller skates, but Nielsen – an Air Force Reserve bio-environmental engineering specialist with the 477th Fighter Group – said she joined Anchorage’s roller derby league, Rage City, for a change of attitude. “I needed something to give me confi - dence,” the Medford, Ore., native said. “I have always had this mentality of being very stubborn, doing things on my own, ‘I don’t need any help.’ I’m number fi ve of seven in a big family, so growing up, I never really had friends. I had my family.” The self-described introvert said she kept to herself through her teens and early twenties, but decided she needed a change of pace. Roller derby seemed to provide the perfect answer. Senior Airman Kendall Nielsen, 477th Fighter Group, poses for a portrait with her roller skates and by a Tuskegee Airmen photo “I have three older brothers,” Nielsen mural at the fi ghter group’s headquarters March 10. The 477th FG and the group’s 302nd Fighter Squadron both have Tuskegee recalled. “I grew up playing football, getting heritage. (U.S. Air Force photos/David Bedard) knocked out of trees and stuff like that, so roller derby came naturally to me. especially challenging, because everyone is she was initially apprehen- “I realized in that point of my life, I gunning to take her down. sive at being exposed needed something physical,” she continued. “Competition is fi erce,” she said. “It’s to yet another way “I needed to feel accomplished, so I very challenging and stressful when you of life. tentatively tested the waters of roller derby don’t know what you’re going up against. “I didn’t un- and was like, ‘Yeah, this is legit.’” It’s nerve racking. derstand the tra- Nielsen said, to understand what she does “Every jam, I have to hit the reset but- ditions, I didn’t as a jammer, it is important to understand ton,” Nielsen explained. “Otherwise, if I understand the cul- how the sport works. have a good jam, I might get cocky, and then ture,” she recalled. Roller derby games are called bouts and I look the fool. Or I might have a terrible “My brother, normally consist of two 30-minute periods. jam, and if I don’t hit the reset button in my who was a The periods are further divided into jams, head, I can’t play the game.” Marine, which are two minutes unless called off. Through all of the harrowing practices Army and Teams may consist of up to 16 skaters, and the bruising hits she has received during now Army fi ve of which are on the track at one time. bouts, Nielsen said roller derby provided [National] The team is divided into jammers (one what she was looking for in a sport. Guard, says per team) and blockers (four per team). “They’re women that I wouldn’t have you learn how Jammers are the only skaters who can been able to meet, had I not played roller to become a pa- score points. derby,” she said. “There are no demograph- triot. The culture A jam begins when an offi cial blows the ics to derby, and I love that. It’s enriched my was more of a whistle, releasing the pack and the jammers world greatly.” transition than around the oval track. doing the physical The first jammer to work her way he Airman said she experienced stuff.” through the pack without penalties is desig- another very similar positive change Nielsen said she adapted to military life Nielsen explained. “It’s one thing to be on nated lead jammer, which carries with it the Twhen she joined the 477th FG. quickly enough during Basic Military Train- the track and be a blocker, but as a jammer, tactical advantage of being able to call off “I have met people in the fi ghter group I ing and technical school. you’re just going.” the jam before two minutes have elapsed. would not have met if it weren’t for the [Air “I was 28 when I went to basic,” she To qualify for the Rage City league’s Jammers only begin to score points on Force] Reserve,” she said. said. “I was in a [training] fl ight of 60, and all-star team, Nielsen said she is required their second pass through the pack, scoring Nielsen said she was infl uenced to join I believe there was maybe two or three gals to skate 25 laps in fi ve minutes. one point for each opposing skater (including the Reserve by another Rage City skater, who were older than me. That was an odd Her record is 32. the other jammer) passed. Air Force Maj. Lisa Ray, former 477th FG situation.” The Airman said she is studying bio- Because the jammer is the only skater public affairs offi cer. Despite initial feelings of being out of logical sciences at the University of Alaska who can score, Nielsen said the position is Despite Ray’s assurances, Nielsen said place, Nielsen earned top female physical Anchorage. fi tness honors for her training cycle and Previously relying on student loans, a missed honor graduate by one point. Pell Grant and a part-time job, Nielsen said The Airman said years of building speed she is grateful the Air Force Reserve is help- as a jammer through extensive practice ing to pay for college. helped her with the physical rigors of mili- “It’s one weekend a month, two weeks a tary service. year – a very small commitment for a huge “I don’t ever have to worry about my gain: to help me pay for school, to allow me PT test, because of roller derby and because not to have to work,” she said. “The Reserve I’m a jammer,” gives me what I need.” Nielsen said whether she is jamming on the fl at track or ensuring a good seal on a fellow Airman’s gas mask, it always helps to have a healthy sense of determination. “You have to have some grit to begin with,” she said. “You have to have perseverance. If you have that personality – as long as you’re open to constructive criticism and willing to grit it out, you’re going to be legit.”

Senior Airman Kendall Nielsen, 477th Fighter Group, takes a jammer stance during a Senior Airman Kendall Nielsen, 477th Fighter Group, takes a break in the penalty box photo shoot under a Spenard Road bridge July 7, 2012. Jammers are the only skaters during roller derby practice in Anchorage Feb. 7. Jammers are identifi ed by the star who can score in roller derby. they wear on their helmet covers. Matters of Faith B-2 ARCTIC WARRIOR March 15, 2013 Chaplains made major contributions through Alaska history Commentary by Army Chaplain equate defense of its homeland. the recruitment of the 6,000-strong (Lt. Col.) Ted McGovern Territorial Governor Ernest ATG throughout wartime Alaska. Alaska Army National Guard Gruening had travelled to Wash- The ATG, like the National ington, D.C. to advocate for mili- Guard of today, was organized After the Japanese raid on tary help to defend Alaska, but left around its communities. Dutch Harbor and the subsequent the visit feeling that the Great Land ATG scouts were not paid, but occupation of the Aleutian Islands was considered expendable. received a riﬂ e and very little other of Kiska and Attu in June 1942, However, the events of June Army gear. enough pressure mounted upon the 1942 were an impetus for change. They received their support Alaska Defense Command and the Army Brig. Gen. Simon Bo- from their families and communi- Alaska Territorial Government to livar Buckner, the commander of ties, including religious support. form a force which could defend Alaska Defense Command, ap- Because of the early Russian the state from further attacks. proved the formation of the ATG inﬂ uence in Alaska’s history, many This force was the Alaska Ter- and it was placed under the author- ATG members were of the Ortho- ritorial Guard. ity of Gruening. dox Christian Faith. You may ask, “Where was Gruening’s right hand man This impact continues today the National Guard?” Formed in for the formation of this unit be- as Orthodox Christians in Alaska 1939, the Alaska National Guard came U.S. Army Air Corps Major compose 13 percent of the state’s had been mobilized and deployed Marvin “Muktuk” Marston (who population, while nationwide there to bolster the defense of the state later authored the book Men of the are less than one percent. of Washington. Tundra: Alaska Eskimos at War) There were, of course, ATG This left Alaska without ad- who was the driving force behind members from other Christian denominations, and when able they attended services and events Lt. William S. Pusey, an Alaska Territorial Guard member, poses for at their local churches. a photo outside the Orthodox Church at St. Paul in 1943. (Courtesy Reverend Percy Ipalook was photo/Alaska State Library) ordained as a minister in the Pres- byterian Church in 1941, and Following his military service, in our communities. as such he became the fi rst full- he was elected to the Alaska Ter- The Alaska National Guard blooded Inupiaq to be ordained. ritorial House of Representatives. currently has chaplains in Juneau, He went on to serve the mission Ipalook continued to serve as a Glenallen, Delta Junction, Fair- churches at Wales, Gambell and legislator and was one of the eleven banks, Palmer and Anchorage, Wainwright. members of the Alaska Statehood while the Army and Air Force have In late 1942, he volunteered to Committee in 1958 (three of the 11 robust chaplain presence at JBER, be the ATG chaplain, serving in this were former ATG members). Fort Wainwright, and Eielson Air capacity for fi ve years. After Alaska gained statehood, Force Base. He ministered to the needs he continued to serve as a state We serve the religious needs of his Soldiers and presented the House member. of our military members and their Rev. Percy Ipalook, the fi rst Inupiaq Presbyterian minister, went word of God in worship services Like Ipalook, our military families, continuing the proud on to serve in the Alaska House for many years. (Courtesy photo) and Bible studies during his tenure. chaplains today serve as leaders heritage of our military in Alaska.

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Spring MeltBe Prepared Down To Get Wet & Chilly! Up Hill Down Hill Race CC Sled Race Big Air Competition “Hillberg Style” Slush Cup & A CTIVITIES Community Happenings March 15, 2013 ARCTIC WARRIOR B-3 and more, and the petting zoo will THROUGH SUNDAY MARCH 28 THROUGH 31 For information, email jber. Jesus Christ Superstar The Great Alaska be open. A fun run for little tykes [email protected] or call 384- Chapel Theatre Artists United is back Sportsman Show is planned. Good times start at 11 1461. for it’s spring production – Jesus Alaska’s biggest sports and a.m. and last until 4 p.m. Christ Superstar. outdoors show, this gala at the For information, call 346-2133 Wired Cafe for Airmen services The rock opera plays at 2:30 Sullivan and Ben Boeke arenas has or visit alaskazoo.org. The Wired Cafe is located at p.m. at the Alaska Center for the gear for hunting, fi shing, camping Anchorage Symphony 7076 Fighter Dr., between Polaris Performing Arts. and so much more. Visit March 28 The symphony’s season fi nale and Yukla dormitories. Catholic Mass For information call 263-2787. from 4 to 9 p.m., March 29 from wraps the season with a bang. The cafe has wireless Internet noon to 8 p.m., March 30 from 10 Berlioz’s The Damnation of Faust, and programs throughout the week Sunday FRIDAY AND SATURDAY a.m. to 8 p.m. and March 31 from brings Goethe’s iconic tale to life for single Airmen living in the 9 a.m. – Soldiers’ Chapel Alaska Aces games 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with assitance from the Alaska dorms. There are free homestyle 10:30 a.m. – Elmendorf The hometown Alaska Aces For information, call 562-9642. Chamber Singers, Anchorage meals Fridays at 6 p.m. at the cafe. Chapel 1 take on the Idaho Steelheads in hot Concert Chorus and more. For information, call 552-4422. hockey action at the Sullivan Arena APRIL 5 THROUGH 7 The event starts at 8 p.m. at the Monday through Friday starting at 7:15 both nights. Pirates of Penzance Alaska Center for the Performing Model railroading 11:40 a.m. – Soldiers’ Chapel For information, visit www. The Anchorage Opera brings Arts. The Military Society of Mod- Monday, Tuesday, Wednes- alaskaaces.com this Gilbert and Sullivan classic to For information, call 263-2787. el Railroad Engineers meets at day and Friday the stage at the Alaska Center for 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Sat- 11:30 a.m. – Elmendorf Chapel SATURDAY the Performing Arts. APRIL 25 THROUGH 27 urdays in basement Room 35 Center Ladysmith Black Mambazo The show is in lieu of My Fair NYO Games of Matanuska Hall, 7153 Thursday For 45 years, this South African Lady, and tickets for that show will More than 500 athletes from Fighter Drive. Anyone interested in 11:30 a.m. – Hospital Chapel group has blended the harmonies be honored at the corresponding around Alaska demonstrate model railroading is invited. of their native country with the Pirates show. strength, agility and skill in tra- For information about meet- Confession sound and sentiments of American For information, call 263-2787. ditional games like the high kick, ings, work days, and shows, gospel music. seal hop, and more. call 952-4353, visit their site at 30 minutes before Mass at the Check them out at the Alaska APRIL 6 AND 7 Events are open to the public at www.trainweb.org/msmrre or chapel in which Mass is being Center for the Performing Arts at Whole Life Festival the Dena’ina Center, and run April email [email protected]. celebrated, or anytime by ap- 7:30 p.m. Alaska’s premier holistic spiri- 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., April pointment. Call 552-4422 or For information call 263-2787. tual festival happens at the Coast 26 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Wildlife Wednesdays 384-5907 International Inn from 11 a.m. to Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This science lecture series Illusions of Eric Gilliam 6 p.m. both days. Spiritual con- For information, visit citci. takes place at 7 p.m. the sec- Alaska’s own magician pres- sultants, handwriting analysis, com. ond Wednesday of each month Protestant Sunday ents this high-energy show for licensed bodywork and more are at the Alaska Zoo Gateway Services all ages. on offer. ONGOING Lecture Hall. Through April, learn Gilliam became fascinated by For information visit www. AER scholarships about different wildlife topics and Joint Liturgical Service magic and illusions in 2005 and drglennkey.com. Army Emergency Relief is tak- enjoy coffee or tea. This series 9 a.m. – Elmendorf Chapel 2 performs at the Alaska Center ing applications for scholarships. is aimed at older audiences, not Traditional Service for the Performing Arts at 3 and APRIL 13 AND 14 Scholarships are available children – university students and 9 a.m. – Elmendorf Chapel 1 7:30 p.m. Mosaic Workshop for dependent children or spouses scientists especially. Contemporary Protestant For information call 263-2787. Learn to create beautiful func- of active duty, retired and deceas- For more information, call 341- Service tional mosaics using a variety of ed Soldiers. 6463 or visit alaskazoo.org. 11 a.m. – Soldiers’ Chapel THURSDAY materials and techniques. Applications are available at Gospel Service Women’s History Month Create a 12-inch by 16-inch aerhq.org along with instructions Borealis Toastmasters Noon – Elmendorf Chapel 1 Jane Arliess Sturgulewski work of art at the Anchorage Mu- and other information. Conquer your fear of public Contemporary Protestant headlines the annual Women’s seum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on For information, call 384-7478. speaking with Toastmasters. Service Hitoyr Month observance at the April 13 or noon to 2 p.m. April 14. This safe, friendly club helps 5 p.m. – Elmendorf Chapel 1 JBER-Richardson Theater starting For information call 929-9200. Discovery chapel classes build confi dence through presen- at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers’ Chapel hosts classes tations, feedback and listening. Celebrate the contributions of APRIL 19 THROUGH 21 for all ages, from elementary Meetings are every Thursday in Sing-along at the zoo women in the service. For informa- Alyeska Slush Cup school through adults, Wednesday Room 146 of the BP building from Pre-school-aged children tion, call 552-2056. This spring festival celebrates evenings. 7 to 8 p.m. can explore the world of the Alas- the last of winter with a blast of A free meal begins at 5:45 p.m.; For information, call 575-7470. ka Zoo’s animals through inter- MARCH 22 chilly fun. classes last from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. active music. Children can sing along San Jose Taiko The signature event is the Slush Nursery care is provided. Experience the Aurora or play with the rhythm instru- Experience the spiritual es- Cup – in which costumed competi- For information, call 384-1461 It’s the next best thing to the ments for kids. Sing-alongs are at sence of Japan with the propulsive tors try to make their way across or 552-4422. winter sky – and more comfortable 10:30 a.m. Mondays at the coffee sounds of the taiko drums. two ice-cold ponds of water. than being out in a parka. shop greenhouse. For information, This group, formed in 1973, For information call 754-1111 Protestant Women of the Stay warm and enjoy the An- email [email protected]. has even been one of the first or visit www.alyeskaresort.com. Chapel chorage Museum’s planetarium American ensembles asked to Christian women are invited which provides an immersive show Night at the Fights drum in Japan. APRIL 20 to meet with Protestant Women that explains the science behind the The Egan Center hosts boxing The heart-pounding drumming Kids’ Day at the Zoo of the Chapel, who meet Tuesdays Northern Lights. every Thursday night with several starts at the Alaska Center For the Celebrate spring with the Alas- at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. at For more information, call fi ghts each night. Doors open at Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. ka Zoo. Visitors will get special Soldiers’ Chapel. Child care will 929-9200 or visit anchoragemu- 6:30; fi ghts start at 7. For informa- For information, call 263-2787. presentations, keeper talks, games be available. seum.org. tion, visit thursdaynightﬁ ghts.com.

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By Army Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Smith may have the chance to represent 4-25th ABCT Public Affairs the U.S. in the Olympics, but it will be a hard-fought battle to the top. Spc. Jeremy Durgin, a human Coaches at the camp choose the resources specialist with the 1st best fighter in each weight class Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry to compete in the Armed Forces Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Championships. Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry At the championships, the Division, was selected to represent fighters compete for a gold medal the Spartan Brigade and JBER as a against the best of the best from boxer in the beginning of March at each of the nation’s Armed Ser- the All-Army Boxing team’s camp vices. in Fort Huachuca, Ariz. Winning gold at the Armed On March 9, he defeated Spc. Forces Championships earns Michael Mendez of Fort Bragg, a boxer a spot at Nationals and N.C., to cement his spot. the Conseil International du Sport Registered at the All-Army Militaire, international military Boxing camp as a number-one games competition. seed in the Featherweight Class, The national competition is Durgin earned a spot on the All- very competitive. Army team by excelling in boxing Only the top-tiered boxers throughout his life, and he has reach the coveted level of World several trophies from previous Class Athlete Program. competitions. If a Soldier reaches WCAP As a prerequisite, boxers at- Spc. Jeremy Durgin, a human resources specialist with the 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry status he will go on special orders tending the camp have to be regis- Regiment, gets suited up for boxing at Fort Huachuca, Ariz. Durgin, an accomplished boxer, claimed and his mission will be to prepare tered with USA Boxing as an ama- a spot on the All-Army Boxing Team. (Courtesy Photo) for Olympic Trials. Winning at the teur with at least three sanctioned Olympic Trials puts an athlete into bouts on their official record. liam R. Allen, Durgin’s first-line in boxing, but in many aspects,” is young and has lots to learn, but the Olympics. Durgin is both driven and well supervisor. Allen said. “He does not drink or he is on the right track.” The national competition will rounded according to Sgt. Wil- “Durgin has potential, not just smoke, and he stays motivated. He If he is good enough, Durgin be in Spokane, Wash. Computer-assisted surgery a cutting-edge technology

Airman 1st Class Omari Bernard the cuts in the skin, in order to hope- JBER Public Affairs fully have a better functioning device and a patient with an implant that The sharp whine of a saw fills the room lasts longer.” as a surgeon prepares to do his job. Patients are informed beforehand The surgeon prepares to make an inci- if computer assistance will be used. sion, yet instead of looking at the patient, “I tell my patients that I will be he looks to the computer screen next to the using a navigation device or com- operating table. puters to assist with the surgery,” He plans the procedure by what he sees Paynter said. “They seem open to on the screen. the idea. People feel it’s a benefit.” “The 673d Surgical Operations Squadron According to Paynter, studies on JBER prides itself on providing cutting- have shown there are fewer outliers edge surgical care to our base population with computer-assisted surgery – and beneficiaries here in Alaska,” said Air which means that implants are closer Force Lt. Col. Benjamin Kam, commander to their ideal location. of the 673d Surgical Operations Squadron. That adds up to fewer complica- An orthopedic surgeon is a surgeon who tions. There are still many studies deals with musculoskeletal concerns. that are ongoing to determine the Acute fracture care, injuries to ligaments, benefits. and some chronic musculoskeletal condi- Computer-assisted surgery is not tions can be treated by joint replacement. a shortcut, however. “Joint replacement is performed for end- Paynter explained surgery time stage arthritis that can no longer be treated is extended anywhere from 10 to 15 by addressing the severe daily pain,” Kam minutes based upon the studies. said. “Other procedures may be performed “Those of us who do the surgery that can be life-altering when the arthritis is think it is worth the extra time to do less severe.” the implants in the proper location Air Force Maj. Tom Paynter, an or- to have a good functioning implant thopedic surgeon with the 673d Surgical for 20 to 30 years down the road,” Operations Squadron, performed the first he continued. computer-assisted total hip replacement in Orthopedic surgeons like Paynter the state of Alaska using the Stryker Naviga- Medical technicians, patients and surgeons all benefit from computer-aided surgery, which take pride and are gratified by what allows very precise joint replacement. (Courtesy photo) tion System. He was able to free his patient they can do for others. from the shackles of pain and give him a new explained. “The goal with computer-assisted should line up. “Its an extremely rewarding job,” lease on life. surgery is to aid the surgeon in making Paynter mentioned that over the last five Paynter said. “Especially dealing with a lot “A joint replacement involves putting sure that the implants for the joint replace- to ten years, computer-assisted surgery has of young active-duty patients. in a combination of metal and polyethylene, ment line up ideally so they have minimum become more popular. “To get them back to the same level which is a fancy plastic,” explained Paynter. wear, function better and last longer.” “The surgeon is still making the incision of activity following an injury and allow- “It can replace a damaged or arthritic joint. With computer-assisted surgery the sur- and doing all the hands-on work,” Paynter ing them to return to duty and perform “The joints that are inserted have to last geons use computers to help guide where the said. “We just have the computer sensors the athletic activities that they like to do is many years, decades hopefully,” Paynter components should be or where the implant assist us in making the cuts in the bone and extremely gratifying.” January 25, 2013 Arctic Warrior B-5 B-B Arctic Warrior Jan. 25, 2013 January 25, 2013 Arctic Warrior B-7 B-B Arctic Warrior Jan. 25, 2013 January 25, 2013 Arctic Warrior B-9 B-B Arctic Warrior Jan. 25, 2013