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MILITARY MILITARY MUSIC Top Fort Hood US service members Spector’s legacy NCO cleared in Afghanistan getting is one of artistry, and reinstated COVID-19 vaccinations arrogance, abuse Page 3 Page 3 Page 12 Packers believe Rodgers more than Brady’s match ›› Page 24 stripes.com Volume 79 Edition 198B ©SS 2021 CONTINGENCY EDITION SUNDAY,JANUARY 24, 2021 Free to Deployed Areas Personal challenge For 1st Black Pentagon chief, racism hits close to home BY LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON — Newly confirmed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will have to contend not only with a world of security threats and a massive military bureaucra- cy, but also with a challenge that hits clos- er to home: rooting out racism and extre- “I don’t think mism in the ranks. that this is a Austin took office Friday as the first thing that you Black defense chief, can put a in the wake of the Band-Aid on deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and fix and where retired and leave alone.” current military members were among Lloyd Austin the rioters touting far- Defense Secretary right conspiracies. The retired four-star Army general told senators this week that the Pentagon’s job is to “keep America safe from our enemies. But we can’t do that if some of those ene- mies lie within our own ranks.” Ridding the military of racists isn’t his ALEX BRANDON/AP Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrives at the Pentagon as the first Black defense chief on Friday in Washington. SEE PERSONAL ON PAGE 5 Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8 BY MARY CLARE JALONICK firm President Joe Biden’s Cabi- come if there is truth and account- AND LISA MASCARO Biden faces net nominations and consider his ability. And that is what this trial Associated Press proposed $1.9 trillion COVID re- will provide.” WASHINGTON — Opening ar- stark choice on lief package — top priorities of the House Speaker Nancy Pelosi guments in the Senate impeach- new White House agenda that will send the article of impeach- ment trial for Donald Trump over economic aid could become stalled during trial ment late Monday, with senators the Capitol riot will begin the week proceedings. sworn in as jurors Tuesday. But of Feb. 8, the first time a former Page 6 “We all want to put this awful opening arguments will move to president will face such charges chapter in our nation’s history be- February. after leaving office. agreement with Republicans, who the sole charge of incitement of in- hind us,” Schumer said about the Trump’s impeachment trial Senate Majority Leader Chuck had pushed for a delay to give surrection. deadly Jan. 6 Capitol siege by a would be the first of a U.S. presi- Schumer announced the schedule Trump a chance to organize his le- The February start date also al- mob of pro-Trump supporters. Friday evening after reaching an gal team and prepare a defense on lows the Senate more time to con- “But healing and unity will only SEE TRIAL ON PAGE 5 PAGE 2 • STARS AND STRIPES • Sunday, January 24, 2021 BUSINESS/WEATHER Mixed finish on Wall Street as rally pauses EXCHANGE RATES Military rates So. Korea (Won) 1106.19 Associated Press later this year. head of Americas equities at UBS Switzerlnd (Franc) 0.8850 Euro costs (Jan. 25) $1.19 Thailand (Baht) 30.00 as Wall Street tapped the brakes The uneven finish for U.S. stock Global Wealth Management. ”The Dollar buys (Jan. 25) 0.8013 Turkey (NewLira) 7.3924 British pound (Jan. 25) $1.33 on its recent record-setting rally indexes followed a slide in global pandemic will wind down, you’ll Japanese yen (Jan. 25) 101.00 (Military exchange rates are those available Friday with a mixed finish for the markets that began in Asia amid see a surge in corporate profits South Korean won (Jan. 25) 1074.00 to customers at military banking facilities in the Commercial rates country of issuance for Japan, South Korea, Ger major stock indexes, though the worries about resurgent coronavi- this year and the Fed made very many, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Bahrain(Dinar) 0.3770 For nonlocal currency exchange rates (i.e., pur S&P 500 still ended the week with rus cases in China and weak eco- clear they’re not going to take the Britain (Pound) 1.3661 chasing British pounds in Germany), check with Canada (Dollar) 1.2692 your local military banking facility. Commercial its third weekly gain in four. nomic data from Europe. In the punch bowl away anytime soon." China(Yuan) 6.4829 rates are interbank rates provided for reference Denmark (Krone) 6.1110 The benchmark index fell 0.3%, United States, disappointing earn- The S&P 500 slipped 11.60 Egypt (Pound) 15.7297 when buying currency. All figures are foreign snapping a three-day winning ings reports from IBM and some points to 3,841.47. The Dow Jones Euro 0.8214 currencies to one dollar, except for the British Hong Kong (Dollar) 7.7522 pound, which is represented in dollarsto streak, but notched a 1.9% gain for other companies gave cover for in- Industrial Average dropped Hungary (Forint) 293.77 pound, and the euro, which is dollarstoeuro.) Israel (Shekel) 3.2748 the week. The Nasdaq eked out an- vestors to sell and book profits af- 179.03 points, or 0.6%, to Japan (Yen) 103.79 INTEREST RATES other record high. So did the Rus- ter big recent gains. 30,996.98. The Nasdaq inched up Kuwait(Dinar) 0.3029 Norway (Krone) 8.4650 Prime rate 3.25 sell 2000 index, which traders “The big picture is, it’s still a 12.15 points, or 0.1%, to 13,543.06. Philippines (Peso) 48.06 Interest Rates Discount rate 0.75 Poland (Zloty) 3.73 Federal funds market rate 0.09 have been favoring amid expecta- pretty friendly environment for The Russell 2000 added 27.34 Saudi Arab (Riyal) 3.7511 3month bill 0.09 tions of stronger economic growth stocks,” said David Lefkowitz, points, or 1.3%, to 2,168.76. Singapore (Dollar) 1.3270 30year bond 1.87 WEATHER OUTLOOK SUNDAY IN THE MIDDLE EAST SUNDAY IN EUROPE MONDAY IN THE PACIFIC Misawa 48/21 Kabul Seoul 54/25 52/35 Baghdad 62/35 Tokyo Drawsko Osan Kandahar Mildenhall/ 55/34 51/35 53/23 Pomorskie Busan Lakenheath 33/28 38/27 55/46 Iwakuni Kuwait City 57/41 Bahrain Brussels Zagan Sasebo Guam 65/42 68/58 Ramstein 37/31 61/44 38/30 36/28 83/75 Riyadh Lajes, 69/45 Doha Azores Stuttgart Pápa 64/61 36/29 74/58 Aviano/ 43/30 Vicenza 50/33 Naples 56/47 Okinawa Morón 72/60 60/52 Sigonella Rota 63/46 The weather is provided by the Djibouti 62/57 Souda Bay American Forces Network Weather Center, 83/74 65/52 2nd Weather Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. TODAY IN STRIPES American Roundup ...... 11 Books .......................... 17 Comics .........................15 Crossword ................... 15 Music .......................... 12 Opinion ........................ 18 Sports .................... 19-24 Sunday, January 24, 2021 • STARS AND STRIPES • PAGE 3 MILITARY Fort Hood’s top NCO reinstated to position BY ROSE L. THAYER subordinates in a manner that goyne is a tough said Burgoyne “cares deeply sion at Fort Bragg, N.C. He has Stars and Stripes wasn’t appropriate of a corps-lev- leader who about soldiers” and about up- deployed three times each to Iraq AUSTIN, Texas — The senior el noncommissioned officer. Ar- cares about ev- holding Army standards. and Afghanistan, according to his enlisted soldier at Fort Hood was my Forces Command, known as ery soldier in “He maintains my full trust official biography. cleared by an investigation into FORSCOM, completed its inves- his formation. I and confidence,” White said. Burgoyne entered the Army in allegations that he used unprofes- tigation Friday and determined have faith in his The investigation into Bur- September 1986 with the Louisia- sional language and he was rein- “Burgoyne’s language was not leadership, and goyne’s behavior was unrelated na National Guard and became stated to his role as the command unprofessional, and he did not I know his sol- to a number of ongoing investiga- active duty at Fort Hood in De- Burgoyne sergeant major of III Corps and exhibit counterproductive lead- diers are his top tions at the base sparked by the cember 1992. His awards include Fort Hood, Army officials an- ership.” priority.” disappearance and death of Spc. two Legions of Merit, three nounced Friday. “Putting people first includes The suspension was a tempo- Vanessa Guillen, who was killed Bronze Star medals and a Ranger The investigation into the be- holding our leaders to a high rary removal and not punitive in April 22 by a fellow soldier. tab. havior of Command Sgt. Maj. Ar- standard,” said Gen. Michael nature, FORSCOM said. Burgoyne arrived at Fort Hood thur “Cliff” Burgoyne began last Garrett, commander of FOR- Lt. Gen. Pat White, command- in July after serving as the senior [email protected] month after he allegedly spoke to SCOM. “Command Sgt. Maj. Bur- er of III Corps and Fort Hood, NCO of the 82nd Airborne Divi- Twitter: @Rose_Lori Alaska Army base moves to reduce alcohol-related ills BY WYATT OLSON Studies have shown a link be- Stars and Stripes tween late-night alcohol sales and The Army’s Fort Wainwright in “a significant increase in drunken Alaska will close the base’s shop- driving, vehicle crashes, vehicle pette two hours earlier each night crash fatalities and other harmful starting Monday with an aim to acts,” she said.