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A Solider Fort Wainwright observes and from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat celebrates National American Team passes out program guides for the Indian Heritage Month observance ceremony at Heritage to society. Brady Gross the Northern Fort Wainwright Public Affairs The ceremony featured proclamation Lights statements from U.S. President Donald Chapel Trump and Alaska Governor Bill Walker, an on Fort On November 17, Fort Wainwright’s Equal interpretative dance performance from the Wainwright. Opportunity Office in concert with the 70th local Pavva Inupiq Dancers, and remarks from (Photo Brigade Engineer Battalion of the 1st Stryker distinguished guest speaker, Sergeant Village by Brady Brigade Combat Team hosted a ceremony held Public Safety , Jody Potts. Gross, Fort at Northern Lights Chapel, highlighting and Over 75 Fort Wainwright Soldiers, Wainwright celebrating the many historic and contemporary Public contributions of National American Indian See HERITAGE on page 4 Affairs) Under threat of invasion 75 years ago, Alaskan natives joined the Army to defend homeland Sean Kimmons who served in the Alaska Army News Service National Guard after the territorial guard disbanded in 1947. When the Japanese When Japanese forces raided and occupied parts invaded some of the of Alaska during World in June War II, the Army called on 1942, Marston was tasked native Alaskans to defend to travel to Alaska and the northern territory. recruit members for the Given no pay, more new Army mission. than 6,300 Alaskans -- Marston trekked across aged from just 12 to 80 the , often by dog years old -- signed on to sled in the winter, to spread be sentries for the newly- the word and round up created Alaska Territorial troops for the ATG, who Guard. were known as Eskimo Retired Sgt. 1st Class Scouts. Sam Jackson, who still Once enlisted, the lives in Kwethluk, a small Alaskan natives trained village in southwestern on Army tactics so they Alaska, was one of them. could defend the territory Now 93, the from an attack, if needed. recalled when Maj. They even made decoys Marvin Marston, an Army using barrels and logs officer who formed the to resemble cannons to first units of the ATG Japanese aircraft flying reserve component, asked overhead. him and others to join the At night, a blackout was cause. practiced throughout the Retired Sgt. 1st Class Sam Jackson, who served in the Alaska Territorial Guard during World War II, poses “They called us the ears villages to deter an enemy for a photo inside his home in Kwethluk, Alaska, Sept. 23, 2017. Jackson and more than 6,300 native for the Army and eyes for Alaskans voluntarily joined the territorial guard to defend their homeland against a potential invasion from the Army,” said Jackson, See GUARD on page 2 Japanese forces. (Photo by Sean Kimmons, Army News Service) Christmas Tree cutting permits Wilson, Goldfein emphasize Shawn Osborn the holidays. Prior to placing the tree need for FY18 budget in State of Fort Wainwright Natural Resource in a stand, the trunk should be re-cut Specialist, Department of Public approximately 1 inch above the old cut Works, Environmental and placed immediately in water. Check the Air water levels frequently and ensure your tree has an ample, constant supply of Force Members of the Fort Wainwright and water to remain fresh and safe. Depending greater Fairbanks communities may upon the size, species and location of the Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. obtain a permit to cut Christmas trees on tree, it may absorb a gallon of water in Gibson Fort Wainwright lands from Nov. 17 thru the first day. Trees that are allowed to Secretary of the Air Dec. 25 this year. Permits can be obtained dry out before being re-watered will not Force Public Affairs online at https://usartrak.isportsman.net/ be able to absorb moisture and will shed free of charge (one tree per household). their needles prematurely. All individuals and family members In your home, be sure to locate your The Air Force must over the age of 16 who participate Christmas tree in a safe place, preferably have a higher and in Christmas tree harvest must be in near a wall or corner and away from heat more stable budget to possession of a Recreation Access sources such as baseboard heaters, space provide security for the Permit, available online at https:// heaters, hot air ducts, wood stoves and nation, said Secretary Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air usartrak.isportsman.net/ or through fireplaces that can dry the tree out and of the Air Force Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein answer kiosks at the Department of Public Works present a fire danger. Ensure that light Heather Wilson and Air questions during the State of the Air Force address at Environmental Division office and the cords and connections used to decorate Force Chief of Staff , , D.C., Nov. 9. During the Fort Wainwright Visitor Center. As with the tree are in good working condition. Gen. David L. Goldfein event, Air Force senior leaders addressed current Air other recreational land use, tree cutting Lights should always be turned off at during the State of Force topics and fielded questions from the media. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank, U.S. Air Force) permit holders must check in using the bedtime or when leaving for an extended the Air Force address USARTRAK/isportsman system prior period of time. Nov. 9, 2017, at the to going out on the land. Christmas Tree For questions regarding Christmas Pentagon. the force to the limit, and we need to Cutting should be selected as the permit tree cutting permits please contact the “The fiscal 2018 continuing start turning the corner on readiness.” holder’s desired activity during the check Environmental Division at 361-9686 or resolution is actually delaying our If the Air Force goes through in process. stop by our office located in building efforts to increase the readiness of sequestration again, people will walk. After cutting your tree, proper care 3023, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to the force, and risk accumulates over will allow it to be enjoyed safely through 4:30 p.m. - Happy Holidays. time,” Wilson said. “We are stretching See BUDGET on page 6

WEEKEND WEATHER OPENING OF BIRCH HILL SKI AND SNOWBOARD AREA This is opening weekend of the Fort Wainwright’s Birch Hill Friday Saturday Sunday Ski and Snowboard Area. First day opening is Friday, Nov. 24, where the ski lift and lodge will be open from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. With snow-making capabilities, Birch Hill is the first ski hill in Alaska’s interior to open and boasts the only night- Partly cloudy, highs Sunny, highs and lows Sunny, highs and skiing venue in the Fairbanks area. For more information, near -10. Lows near near -16. lows near -9. call 353-1998 or visit their website, at -20s. https://wainwright.armymwr.com/programs/ski-snowboard. 2 NEWS November 24, 2017 Nutrition Corner: late eating causes weight gain Brandy Ostanik schedule; do not set it too early. For If you do get the evening munchies, RECIPE SPOTLIGHT: Medical Department Activity – those with an unpredictable schedule, try to choose something that is low in Turkey roll up with whole grain Alaska, Public Affairs an early cut off time may result in you calo-ries but contains fiber and protein to crackers skipping dinner on days you come home help keep you satisfied. late. This is never advised. Additionally, Try going for fruit and yogurt or INGREDIENTS: “Eating late eating will cause weight you don’t want to go to bed hungry. peanut butter and whole crackers instead Turkey breast gain” - Myth. Going to bed too hungry can cause of cookies and milk or ice cream. Reduced fat cream cheese It does not matter what time you you to wake up in the middle of the night It is alright to treat yourself Cucumber eat; calories are calories. For some, or make it difficult to fall asleep. Not occasionally, but your regular night Whole grain crackers it is help-ful to create a cut off time to only can this disrupt your sleep cycle but time snack should be a small meal that prevent overeating at night but this is not it can cause to get up in the middle of the provides nutrition for your body but also Spread cream cheese on turkey neces-sary. night and overeat. helps keep you satisfied. slices. Place sliced (thin) cucumbers on If you do set a cut off time, be sure cream cheese. Enjoy with whole grain it is reasonable and fits within your crackers. Weekly Financial Tips: MEDDAC Minute

Holiday shopping safety Brandy Ostanik organizations or clubs. To schedule Medical Department Activity – a speaker on health care topics Ryki Carlson Consider sending yourself a text with the Alaska, Public Affairs or programs offered through Survivor Outreach Services Support location of your car or write it down to get MEDDAC-AK, call 361-5091. Coordinator their quickly. 5. Don’t leave phones, purses or any IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK item of value in your parked car where it Emergency: 911 MEDDAC-AK has job openings With Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be seen. Always conceal these items, 24 Hour Nurse Advice Line: for both clinical and non-clinical fast approaching, it’s imperative that you preferably in the trunk. 1-800-874-2273 Opt. 1 positions here at Fort Wainwright. take a few prevention measures. The 6. Stay alert to your surroundings, Appointment Line: 361-4000 To view job openings go to www. holiday season is a time when people especially strangers approaching you for Behavioral Health: 361-6059 usajobs.gov. get preoccupied and vulnerable to theft any reason. Thieves will try to distract you Benefits Advisor: 361-5656 and other holiday crimes. Taking a few with the intention of taking your money Immunizations: 361-5456 TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS prevention measures can save you lots of and packages. Information Desk: 361-5172 Beginning Dec. 1, all MEDDAC- time, money and frustration. 7. Avoid overloading yourself with Patient Advocate: 361-5291 AK facilities to include Bassett 1. Do NOT carry a purse or wallet, if packages. It is imperative to have clear Pharmacy Refills: 361-5803 Army Community Hospital, possible. If you do, take steps to protect visibility and freedom of motion to avoid Substance Abuse/Clinical Preventive Medicine, Behavioral your wallet. mishaps. Counseling: 361-4054 Health, DENTAC/ASAP, Veterinary a. Don’t take out your wallet until you 8. If you are shopping online: Tricare On-Line: Clinic and Kamish will become actually need it. Don’t take your hand a. Shop trusted names. Stick with www.tricareonline.com tobacco free facilities. off your wallet when you do take it out, familiar retailers. Beware of misspellings United Health Care: Tobacco products include this will prevent you from forgetting or domain names using “.net” instead of uhcmilitarywest.com, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, electronic someplace. “.com:” as that is one of the most common 877-988-9378 nicotine delivery devices (e.g. b. Don’t carry your bank account ways scammers trick consumers. e-cigarettes, e-pipes, e-cigars, etc.) numbers, personal identification numbers b. Look for the lock symbol. Secure PERFORMANCE TRIAD TIP stem pipes, water pipes, hookahs and (PINs), passport, birth certificate or social sites will have a small lock icon in the Go to the grocery store together smoke free products that are chewed, security card in your wallet. These items lower right hand corner of the screen. A as a family and plan the meals for dipped or sniffed. can increase your risk of identity if stolen. secure website starts with “https://” instead next week. Get the kids involved Stay tuned to our Facebook c. Only carry the bank cards you of “http://”. Never email your credit card and they will benefit from learning page and the Alaska Post for more plan to use while shopping along with number either. how to make their own healthy food information and exact campus identification. c. Don’t share too much personal when they are grown. boundaries. d. Ensure that you have copies of all information. No store needs your social items in your wallet safely stored at home, security number or your birthday. This WALK-IN CLINIC TRICARE prior to your shopping excursion. information in conjunction with your Beneficiaries can utilize the Walk- Starting Jan. 1, 2018 there may e. Avoid carrying large amounts of credit card number enables someone to in Clinic Nurse option when needing be changes to your TRICARE cash. Keep cash in your front pocket while cause you serious financial damage. to be seen for strep throat screening, benefits. It is important that you shopping. d. Check your billing statements for urinary tract infection screening, Take Command of Your Health by 2. Shop during daylight hours if your credit and bank cards regularly. pregnancy testing, blood pressure educating yourself on the changes. possible. If you shop in the evening, take a Make sure all the charges are ones monitoring, suture removal, wart Information can be found at https:// friend or family member with you. you recognize, if not, address the error removal and sexually transmitted tricare.mil/About/Changes/General- 3. Park as close as possible to the immediately. disease checks. The clinic is open TRICARE-Changes entrance of the store, in a well-lighted e. Use strong passwords, whether you 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 area. If you come out to your car to place are using a laptop, mobile device or PC, p.m., Monday through Friday. For packages in the trunk, consider moving it’s important to create strong passwords to more information call 361-5833. your car. keep others out. 4. Remember where you are parked. 9. If a crime does occur, ensure you call ARMY MEDICINE’S Although this may sound elementary, the police as well as your bank and credit AMBASSADOR PROGRAM many shopping areas are spread out. card companies as soon possible to cancel Subject matter experts from Being able to locate your car can cause your cards and prevent further liability. Medical Activity Department - you undue confusion and stress that may Alaska are available to speak to present you as a better target to a criminal. Family Readiness Groups, units, Antibiotics are not the answer for colds

Brandy Ostanik respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. In order to prevent antibiotic resistance Be smart when using antibiotics. Medical Department Activity – Alaska Taking antibiotics for illnesses such as there are some best practices to keep in Remember that colds and flu are caused Public Affairs colds, flu, runny noses or most coughs mind: by viral infections that cannot be treated will not make you feel better, cure the • Do not take an antibiotic for a by antibiotics. Children and adults with infection, nor keep others from catching viral infection like a cold or the flu. viral infections will recover when the Coughing, runny noses and sore the infection. • Take necessary antibiotics illness has run its course. The spread of throats are common this time of year and In fact, taking antibiotics for viral exactly as the doctor directs and do not viral infections can be reduced through many people want to begin antibiotics infections will increase the risk of skip any doses. frequent hand-washing and by avoiding as soon as symptoms of a cold appear. antibiotic resistance later. • Never take someone else’s close contact with others. Since viral Unfortunately, antibiotics do not help kill When someone takes antibiotics, prescription. infections can sometimes lead to bacterial viruses that cause the flu, colds, many weaker bacteria are killed, but stronger • Talk to your healthcare provider infections, healthcare providers need to sore throats or bronchitis, and in fact, germs may be left to grow and multiply. about antibiotic resistance. Ask whether know if an illness gets worse or lasts a can do more harm than good when taken The repeated, improper use of antibiotics an antibiotic will be effective in treating long time. unnecessarily. are a major cause of an increase in drug- your illness. For more information on antibiotics The majority of infections are caused resistant bacteria. • Do not demand antibiotics for and how they work, visit the CDC website by either bacteria or viruses. Bacteria The problem with this resistance is your children if their healthcare provider at https://www.cdc.gov/narms/faq.html. are organisms that can be found almost that when antibiotics don’t work, the has determined they are not needed. everywhere throughout the human body consequences can include longer-lasting while viruses are organisms that cause illnesses, more doctor visits, extended disease by invading healthy cells in the hospital stays and the need for more body. expensive medications. Antibiotics should only be used to treat Some resistant infections can even ALASKA POST bacterial infections, not viral infections cause death. as they will not work against upper The Interior Military News Connection

The ALASKA POST is authorized by Army Regulation Trapping on Army lands in EDITORIAL STAFF 360-1 and is published by the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Army, and is under exclusive written contract. Contents of the ALASKA Garrison Commander POST are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed Alaska: Look out for traps Col. Sean Fisher by, the Department of the Army. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the U.S. Army Garrison in the fur market. The most popular fur Fort Wainwright Public Affairs Office. The ALASKA POST Shawn Osborn Fort Wainwright PAO welcomes responsible comments from its readers and will Fort Wainwright Natural Resource bearers that are trapped in Alaska include Mel Slater publish letters, articles or photos submitted at least one Specialist, Department of Public beaver, coyote, fox, lynx, marten, mink, week prior to the next publication. The ALASKA POST Works, Environmental weasel, muskrat, river otter, wolf and reserves the right to edit or reject submissions. All submitted wolverine. Command Information/ material will become official Army property unless otherwise Editor indicated. To advertise call (907) 459-7548 Everything As most trapping is done in winter advertised in this publication shall be made available for Did you know that the majority of when animal coats are at their prime, it is Brian Schlumbohm purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, trails on Fort Wainwright training lands important to remember that winter trails religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical Staff Writer/Editor handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of are used by trappers in the winter? in interior Alaska may also be someone’s the purchaser, user or patron. The Editorial office is located Trapping is defined as the capture of fur trapline. Daniel Nelson on Fort Wainwright, building 1047 #1; Mailing address is bearing animals by use of a spring trap Trapping season in Game Public Affairs Office, 1046 Marks Road, Fort Wainwright, AK Staff Writer/New Media 99703. Call 353-6779 or 353-6760, or send emails to or snare. Fur bearers are animals that Management Unit 20 Fairbanks Area [email protected] have a high quality fur coat, frequently Brady Gross The ALASKA POST – The Interior Military News Connection considered to have a monetary value See TRAPPING on page 7 3 November 24, 2017 NEWS History Snapshot: Squadron party at the NCO club, 1947

L. Amber Phillippe Fort Wainwright Landscape Historian

Leisure activities were an important part of life at Ladd Field and both the installation and the Fairbanks community made great efforts to entertain servicemen and civilians alike. In addition to the USO club built in downtown Fairbanks, other local civic organizations sponsored dances, socials, and tea parties. As Josephine Johnson recalled, “Just about all the young girls in Fairbanks were recruited to come to the USO to dance and talk with the young men. The older women in Fairbanks would preside over that and they would see that there was food and everything was on the up and up!” On Ladd Field itself, the NCO Club hosted monthly dances with buffet food, dancing, and live music. Other organizations on the installation sponsored team sports, movie screenings, performances of various kinds, and well-loved annual events such as the Halloween Carnival; an event where, “the spirit of Halloween and Mardi Gras will reign for a night.”

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volunteered to protect the territory would GUARD not be forgotten. Continued from page 1 As statues and plaques began to be unveiled across the state, a group of U.S. invasion. As a young man, Jackson said military in nearby Bethel used he helped keep the windows of buildings the funds to build a memorial park to covered so no light could be seen from enshrine the ATG veterans in 2012. the outside. “They volunteered, some of them “They told us to follow your training, as young as 12, to guard the people of and it will save your life,” Jackson said western Alaska. There was no military of his Army instructors, who supplied the presence here,” said Stanley Rodgers, a scouts with a rifle, uniform, snowshoes former Army sergeant who served in the and other gear. “That’s how we trained.” Vietnam War. Years later, Marston wrote in his Born and raised in Bethel, Rodgers book, “Men of the Tundra: Alaska said he is related to probably 70 former Eskimos at War,” that the scouts proved ATG members. Those relatives, he said, helpful in safeguarding terrain around would tell him stories of Japanese ships the lend-lease air route, which the United off the Bering Sea coast or of spies who States used to supply aircraft to its had come ashore. Russian ally. “Whatever they saw that was not They also secured Platinum, an appropriate, they would report it,” Alaskan village south of Kwethluk, Rodgers said. “Everyone was a sentry.” which was the only source of the If the Japanese had invaded, he said, strategic metal with the same name in they would have faced heavy resistance the . In addition, he Alaskan natives swear in to the Alaska Territorial Guard in this undated photo in a harsh land. “They would have never wrote, they stockpiled survival caches taken in Barrow, Alaska. (Courtesy photo from Archives, University of Alaska, made it,” he said. “[The ATG] would along vital transportation routes. Fairbanks) have beaten them back.” In 2010, the scouts were finally As he stood next to a statue of an recognized for their efforts and given to obtain the benefits entitled to them. Eskimo Scout overlooking a wall of veteran status when President George W. Bush signed “Our goal is to locate 100 percent of the ATG plaques inside the memorial park, Rodgers said the a bill into law, which ordered the defense secretary to members, begin correcting the oversight of the past, place is not only to honor what the scouts, like Jackson, issue honorable discharges to the Alaskan natives. and allow future generations access to their ancestors’ did. It can also serve as a reminder of selfless service Alaska’s Department of Military and Veterans service records,” according to the department’s website. for generations to come. Affairs then set up a task force to notify and assist Soon after, federal funds were allocated to “It will be here forever,” he said. “The people may former members, their families and dependents on how ensure the actions of the thousands of Alaskans who be gone, but the names will still be there.”

Northern portions of 1980 park additions Fourth annual Your open to snowmobiling Holiday Bill Is On Us for traditional activities Katherine Belcher Public Information Officer Denali sweepstakes National Park and Preserve, Alaska

Katarayna Flatt The sweepstakes run Nov. 1 through The superintendent of Denali Army & Air Force Exchange Service Dec. 31. Each transaction counts as one National Park and Preserve has Public Affairs entry. determined there is adequate snow where vegetation is taller than the Five grand-prize winners will have cover for the use of for protective snow cover. The nation’s military exchanges and their MILITARY STAR card bill paid in traditional activities in areas of the Additional information and maps the Defense Commissary Agency are full up to $8,200, with a minimum prize 1980 park additions that are north of with GPS coordinates for the park and joining forces to put some jingle back in of $2,500. the crest of the Alaska Range. preserve boundary are available on the military shoppers’ pockets by picking up Ten second-prize winners will Riders are reminded that all lands park website at www.nps.gov/dena/ the tab on their MILITARY STAR cards be awarded a $1,000 credit on their within the former Mount McKinley planyourvisit/snowmobiling.htm. with the Your Holiday Bill Is On Us MILITARY STAR card statement, while National Park on both the north and The Murie Science and Learning Sweepstakes. 25 third-place winners will receive a the south sides of the Alaska Range are Center serves as the winter visitor The Army & Air Force Exchange $500 credit. Winners with a balance less closed to all use by federal center, and is open daily from 9 a.m. to Service has offered the sweepstakes to than their prize amount will receive a regulation. 4:30 p.m. for visitor information and its customers for the past three years. credit on their account. Overall, riding conditions are backcountry permits. Park information Now, in its fourth year, the Exchange is “Just by using your MILITARY variable. It is the rider’s responsibility is available on the web at www.nps.gov/ partnering with the entire military resale STAR card, you could win big,” said to avoid locations where damage to dena or by calling (907) 683-9532. community to offer MILITARY STAR general manager, Anna Van Hoveln. vegetation or soils could occur, or shoppers a chance to enter everywhere “One swipe could go a long way toward the card is accepted, including AAFES, paying for your holiday gifts this year.” NEX, MCX, CGX and commissaries, Winners of the Your Holiday Bill Is and online at shopmyexchange.com and On Us Sweepstakes will be randomly mynavyexchange.com. selected and announced on or about Jan. 30. 4 NEWS November 24, 2017 HERITAGE Continued from page 1 civilians and Fairbanks community members showed their support and attended the event. After an opening invocation and National Anthem, Master of Ceremonies, 2nd Lt. Danielle Ayer welcomed the guests and read a presidential proclamation from President Trump. Alaska Lt. Gov. Bryon Mallot and Alaska Native leader of the heritage, read a heartfelt proclamation from Governor Walker, emphasizing “this month, and throughout the year, we honor and celebrate the unique heritage of Alaska’s Native peoples and the invaluable contribution they have made to our great state.” Local Native dancing group, the Pavva Inupiq Dancers, engaged and interacted with the crowd in- between dance routines as they explained the history and interpretation of their traditional dance movements. With a little encouragement and humor, Sean Topkok, an Assistant Professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and local Iñupiat leader, convinced the audience to join in and mimic the moves in unison with the Native dancers during their performance. Distinguished guest speaker Sgt. Potts spoke of and honored significant Native military members and their contributions throughout history, with examples such as Lori Piestewa and . Potts also spoke of her Alaska upbringing on her father’s trapline near the Yukon River about 70 miles north of Eagle, Alaska. Potts reflected on the parallels and pride Native Americans and the U.S. Armed Forces share in protecting the lands, values and diversity that make Americans who they are. Potts encouraged the audience Lt. Gov. Byron Mallot (back left), Jodi Potts (back middle), and the Pavva Inupiq Dancers hold a pose with to “(…) not let November be the only month, but let military personnel after the ceremony. (Photo by Brady Gross, Fort Wainwright Public Affairs) the whole year be a way to celebrate Native Americans and our generous, rich history and culture.” University of Alaska Fairbanks Museum of the North Native Liaison Elizabeth Cook staged the displays Fort Wainwright’s Environmental division was and information on various Alaskan Native tribes. and engaged Soldiers and the community with any present as well with tables of artifacts from the Fort Wainwright Cultural Resources Manager and questions they had after the ceremony. Music can help to heal Traumatic Brain Injury

Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Public Affairs

Past and present service members and dependents suffering from traumatic brain injury can now take part in a Creative Forces music therapy program, a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and the DoD, designed to help them recover and rehabilitate at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. According to the American Music Therapy Association website, music therapy is the clinical use of music to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. The music therapy program is open to members who receive a referral from the 673d Medical Group TBI clinic at the JBER hospital. Creative Forces music therapy began in April 2017 as a resource to support and provide training to community art providers, and invest in research on the impacts of art-based interventions like the music therapy program hosted at JBER. Staff Sgt. Sean Young, 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, training room NCO, strums For people with TBI, music therapy can be the guitar during music therapy with Danielle Kalseth, 673d Medical Operations Squadron creative arts instrumental to rehabilitation. Music therapists use therapist/ music therapist, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 2, 2017. Music therapy evidence-based techniques to stimulate speech, sessions help rehabilitate patients with traumatic brain injury. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell, movement and cognitive emotions in patients. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Public Affairs) “I joined the music therapy group after finding out about it from the TBI clinic,” said Staff Sgt. Sean Young, memory, attention, concentration and multi-tasking. Patients who receive music therapy can participate in Delta Battery, 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field “The Creative Forces music therapy program assists group or individual sessions, or a combination of both. Artillery Regiment, training room NCO. “With TBI, with the needs of military patients and veterans who Music therapy is known to reduce stress, anxiety and I started losing memory and overall comprehension, have been diagnosed with TBI, as well as their families pain, Creative Forces lets military members engage in a but with music therapy I’m able to play the guitar and and caregivers,” said Danielle Kalseth, 673d Medical meaningful activity with others who are going through remember riffs without thinking about it.” Operations Squadron creative arts therapist/music the same issues. According to the Centers for Disease therapist. “Not only do we provide clinical services, we “Music therapy helps with more than just my Control and Prevention website, approximately 1.5 want to provide patients and their families access to the memory; it helps with my mood too,” Young said. “On million people in the U.S. suffer from a TBI each year; arts in the community.” days when I’m in a bad mood, playing the guitar is a 85,000 people suffer long-term disabilities. The music therapy program currently helps 30 great way to change that.” Music therapy is an opportunity for people suffering patients rehabilitate from TBI, with new referrals every For more information on TBI and music therapy, from TBI to express emotions, promote insight and week. contact the 673d TBI clinic at 580-0014 or the Creative awareness, and strengthen neuropathways to restore Forces website, at arts.gov/partnerships/creative-forces. 5 November 24, 2017 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Fort Wainwright Family & MWR Weekly Events November 24 – December 1

Texas Hold’em Tournament November 25 25 6 p.m. Do you have a poker face? Join in on the Warrior Zone’s bi- monthly poker tournament and walk away a winner. Warrior Zone, building 3205 Call 353-1087

New Parent Support Program: Grow and Giggle 27 November 27 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Young kids and parents are invited to Grow and Giggle, an interactive playgroup to assist parents in learning developmentally-appropriate play techniques, and to get kids active! Your little ones will love the play time, full of singing, dancing, story time, a craft project, and more. Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044 Call 353-2101, registration recommended

Red Pin Bowl-a-palooza Every Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday in November 29 1 to 5 p.m. Strike down the red pin during Wednesday afternoons at Nugget Lanes Bowling Center and be entered to win an amazing prize package! View the website for further giveaway rules and eligibility. Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702 Call 353-2654

Youth Sports Registration Begins December 1 through 29 1 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s time to register for the Youth Sports spring season! With a wide range of sports available, there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss out on volleyball, bowling, indoor soccer, fat tire biking, and snowshoeing. Parent Central Services, building 1049 #2 Call 353-7713, registration required

Gingerbread House Decorating Party December 1 1 5 to 7 p.m. Candy canes and sugar plums and gum drops, oh my! Reserve now! Bring the entire family together and decorate your very own Limited gingerbread gingerbread house! houses available Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044 each Call 353-7755, registration strongly recommended December 1, 5-7 p.m. $9 Last Frontier Community Activity Center

B.O.S.S. Soldiers receive recognition Daniel Nelson benefit of Fort Wainwright and the Fort Wainwright Public Affairs Fairbanks community,” stated Major. “You all are role models within our Fort Wainwright’s deputy garrison community and represent the Army commander, Angela Major (left), along admirably.” B.O.S.S. president, Sgt. with Justin Glenn (right), chief of Ashley Morris, works closely with senior community recreation, presented awards leaders and program directors from to eight Soldiers who have contributed throughout the installation to enhance the more than 2,500 of combined volunteer morale and welfare of Fort Wainwright’s hours to the Better Opportunity for single Soldiers’ and provide community Single Soldiers program and throughout service activities for Soldiers to volunteer the Fort Wainwright community. and enrich the community in which they “You all do amazing work for the serve.

(Photo by Daniel Nelson, Fort Wainwright Public Affairs) 6 NEWS November 24, 2017 Eielson Air Force Base Friday – 24th Sunday – 26th Wednesday – 29th LAP SWIM, 6 to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to LAP SWIM, 10 a.m. to noon, pool LAP SWIM, 6 to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 1 p.m., pool inside Baker Field House, inside Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, 1 p.m., pool inside Baker Field House, Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, Call Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Call 377-1925. Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. 377-2642.

FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., BALLISTICS, 11 p.m., Baker Field Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, Call Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, Call Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, Call House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. 377-2642. 377-2642. 377-2642. OPEN SWIM, 5 to 8 p.m., pool inside BALLISTICS, 11 a.m., Baker Field OPEN SWIM, 1 to 7 p.m., pool inside BALLISTICS, 11 a.m., Baker Field Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. 377-1925. 377-1925. OPEN SWIM, 5 to 8 p.m., pool inside OPEN SWIM, 5 to 8 p.m., pool inside TEEN BREAK, 7 to 10:40 p.m., Eielson Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call THE NUT JOB 2 (PG), 2 p.m., Ernie Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call Youth Center, Eielson AFB, Call 377- 377-1925. Walker Theater, Eielson AFB, Call 377- 377-1925. 6336 2269. TEEN BREAK, 7 to 10:40 p.m., Eielson RIPPED, 5:15 p.m., Baker Field Youth Center, Eielson AFB, Call 377- House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Saturday – 2nd 6336. Monday- 27th LAP SWIM, 10 a.m. to noon, pool FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 P.M., BODY SCULPT, 6:30 p.m., Baker Field inside Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, ATOMIC BLONDE (R), 6 p.m., Ernie Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, Call House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Call 377-1925. Walker Theater, Eielson AFB, Call 377- 377-2642. 2269. FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., BALLISTICS, 11 a.m., Baker Field Thursday – 30th Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, Call House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. SPIN, 5:30 a.m., Baker Field House, 377-2642. Saturday – 25th Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925 LAP SWIM, 10 a.m. to noon, pool RIPPED, 5:15 p.m., Baker Field PIYO, 9 a.m., Baker Field House, inside Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. LAP SWIM, 6 to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Call 377-1925. 1 p.m., pool inside Baker Field House, HIIT, 6:30 p.m., Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. CONE DE FORCE, 10 a.m., Baker FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Field House, Eielson AFB, Call 377- Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, Call FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 1925. 377-2642. Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, Call Tuesday – 28th 377-2642. COLLEGE FOOTBALL, 11 a.m., 354 PIYO, 9 a.m., Baker Field House, SPIN, 5:30 a.m., Baker Field House, Sports Bar inside Yukon Club, Eielson Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. STORYTIME, 10 to 11 a.m., Eielson AFB, Call 377-5219. Library, Eielson AFB, Call 377-3174. CONE DE FORCE, 10 a.m., Baker LAP SWIM, 6 to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to OPEN SWIM, 1 to 7 p.m., pool inside Field House, Eielson AFB, Call 377- 1 p.m., pool inside Baker Field House, DEPLOYMENT BRIEFING, 1 to 2 p.m., Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call 1925. Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Airman & Family Readiness Center, 377-1925. Ei-elson AFB, Call 377-2178. COLLEGE FOOTBALL, 11 a.m., 354 REUNION BRIEFINGS, 9:30 to 10:30 Sports Bar inside Yukon Club, Eielson a.m., Airman & Family Readiness OPEN SWIM, 5 to 8 p.m., pool inside Sunday – 3rd AFB, Call 377-5219. Center, Eielson AFB, Call 377-2178. Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call LAP SWIM, 10 a.m. to noon, pool 377-1925. inside Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, OPEN SWIM, 1 to 7 p.m., pool inside FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Call 377-1925. Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, Call YOGA MIX, 5:30 p.m., Baker Field 377-1925. 377-2642. House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eielson City Center, Eielson AFB, Call CARS 3 (G), 3:30 p.m., Ernie Walker PIYO, 10:30 a.m., Baker Field House, SPIN, 6:30 p.m., Baker Field House, 377-2642. Theater, Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269. Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. OPEN SWIM, 1 to 7 p.m., pool inside VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A LADIES BOOK CLUB, 5 p.m., Eielson Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call THOUSAND PLANETS (PG-13), 7 Library, Eielson AFB, Call 377-3174. Friday – 1st 377-1925. p.m., Ernie Walker Theater, Eielson LAP SWIM, 6 to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to AFB, Call 377-2269. SPIN, 5:30 p.m., Baker Field House, 1 p.m., pool inside Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925. Eielson AFB, Call 377-1925.

BLENDED RETIREMENT allies, to include the delivery of the first SYSTEM BRIEF F-35s to and Israel before the end IN BRIEF If you haven’t had the chance to BUDGET of the calendar year, Lebanon’s stateside Continued from page 1 learn about the blended retirement A-29 attack aircraft training and Bahrain’s system, join the class on Nov. 30 FINANCE TIP Congress needs to lift sequestration as it is acceptance of $2.7 billion in equipment. from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Combat If you are going on emergency leave currently structured, she added. “Those partnerships we are creating with Training Squadron theatre. Learn please get in contact with your first Wilson and Goldfein addressed several our allies, [as well as our] training, equipment about the blended retirement system sergeant who will coordinate your of the issues the Air Force faces, including and information exchange … make the and how it may affect you. Call 377- orders with your local Budget Office. the service’s response to the church shooting United States stronger because we’re stronger 2178 for more information or to sign when we’re together,” Wilson said. up. Nov. 5, 2017, in Sutherland Springs, Texas. NUTRITIONAL TIP “The events of Sunday, and since, were Every dollar the Air Force spends is Make fruit the everyday dessert. Serve focused on readiness and making the service STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY heartbreaking not only for the Air Force, but baked apples or pears! all of America,” Wilson said. “The Air Force more lethal, Goldfein said. As the service The Eielson Library holds story time with the most diverse portfolio, the Air Force every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. has launched a full-scale review of this case WINTER FESTIVAL is involved in every joint force mission. for children 5 years old and younger. and all others like it…Our approach here is Join the Chapel for the annual tree Today, there are 34,000 Airmen working Come out and enjoy listening to to act in accordance [with] our values, which lighting at 5 p.m. then head on over to together with Naval nuclear forces to stand themed story’s read by the library includes integrity and excellence, and that’s the Yukon Club for some winter fun! watch. In space, 12,000 Airmen launch, staff or volunteers! Call 377-3174 for the way we’re proceeding.” The 354th Force Support Squadron operate and control six more information. is hosting the Winter Festival at the constellations for the joint Yukon Club Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. Santa force around the globe. In MEDICAL GROUP OFFERS and Mrs. Claus will be there with the cyber domain, Airmen SLEEP ENHANCEMENT CLASS Marty the Moose. There will be story join their Soldier, Sailor and The 354th Medical Group provides time, games, crafts, prizes, cookies, hot Marine counterparts to defend sleep enhancement education classes cocoa and more! the nation and refine tactics, on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. The techniques and procedures to class is four weeks long and begins HERO TREEw the first Tuesday of every month. For produce strategic effects in this Stop by the Eielson Library to make a any questions or to register for the new domain. special ornament honoring the hero in class, please call 377-6354. Each of these missions is your life. Take your ornament home or a growth industry, and every place it on the Hero Tree in the library. EIELSON CHAPEL SERVICES mission is no fail. Though All materials are provided. The Hero The Eielson Air Force Base Chapel Airmen make carrying out Tree materials will be available from team offers a variety of services. these missions look easy, it’s Nov. 7 to Dec. 8. Your Chaplain Corps offers Catholic anything but, Goldfein said. and Protestant worship services each (Photo by Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank, U.S. Air Force) The Air Force’s high operations BLOCKHEADS BRICK CLUB week, and our multi-faith worship tempo is taking its toll. Join the library staff Dec. 1, 15 and 29 center can support the needs of other “Surge has become the new normal,” for their Blockhead’s Brick Club! Bring Goldfein echoed the secretary’s faith groups. For more information, Wilson said. “Less than one percent of your Legos and build with the staff sentiments. call us at 377-2130. “We offer our sincere and heartfelt Americans serve in uniform and protect from 5 to 6 p.m. Each session will have the rest of us, and they’re carrying a heavy a book theme to inspire builders. This condolences to the families of the victims Catholic Community: burden. We are burning out our people is for ages 5 and up. Call 377-3174 for of this awful, awful attack in Sutherland Religious Formation, 9 a.m., Sundays because we are too small for what the nation more information. Springs,” Goldfein said. “This is a Catholic Mass, 10:30 a.m., Sundays community with extensive ties to the Air is asking of us.” Sacrament of Reconciliation by The service is making the mission happen, PIANO LESSONS Force, and we’re ensuring all of our appointment but on the backs of its Airmen, Goldfein Piano lessons are available at the resources are made available to the families added. “We are looking for ways to reduce Eielson City Center. If you or your of all the victims.” Protestant Community: the tension on the force.” child have ever wanted to learn to play Wilson also stressed the importance Contemporary Service, 9 a.m., piano, now’s your chance! Call 377- of restoring readiness, cost-effectively Wilson and Goldfein recognized the Sundays 2642 for more information and to sign modernizing the force, driving innovation, commitment Airmen and families are making Kids Church, 9 a.m., Sundays up for lessons. developing exceptional leaders and in service to the nation and advocated for AWANA, 4 to 6 p.m., Sundays strengthening America’s alliances. Congress to provide the resources needed to Jr./Sr. High Youth Service, 6 p.m., The Air Force has moved forward in sustain global operations and win. Wednesdays providing equipment and support for its 7 November 24, 2017 NEWS TRAPPING Alaska Soldiers Continued from page 2 make history and deploy out of state typically runs from Sept. 15 to exact location of their intended June 10. When recreating on trapline. Trapping on a trail these trails try to keep pets and that is already registered is 2nd Lt. Marisa Lindsay and emergency shelter management. They were children away from traps. If you discouraged, and is considered Alaska National Guard Public Affairs last activated in response to the 2015 Card Street come across a trap or see a fur unethical among trappers. fire on the Kenai Peninsula. bearing animal caught in a trap, As with other recreational After their historical first-time activation The ASDF members hail from Bethel, don’t tamper with it. Tampering opportunities on Army-managed for duty outside of Alaska, four Alaska State Fairbanks, Kenai and Wasilla. with someone’s traps is illegal. lands, trappers must obtain Defense Force Soldiers will return next week “We are so very thankful we had this If you are concerned about the a Recreation Access Permit from a Puerto Rico deployment where they opportunity to help contribute and perhaps location of a trap and believe it (RAP). A RAP is required assisted with relief efforts in hurricane-ravaged relieve some of the discomfort and suffering of is in an unsafe location, call the for both active military and Puerto Rico. the people of Puerto Rico,” stated James. “We are Alaska State Fish and Wildlife civilians over the age of 16 The ASDF team have worked in tandem proud of our Soldiers’ willingness to serve at a Safeguard Hotline at (800) 478- who wish to do any type of with Alaska Army and Air National Guard moment’s notice, for their professionalism and 3377. recreation on Army lands members to operate one of 15 Joint Incident for the technical expertise that they brought to the Trapping is authorized and can be obtained online at Site Communications Capability systems on efforts.” by permit only on most Fort http://usartrak.isportsman. the island. The JISCC, a transportable 20-foot In the last two months, nearly 100 Alaska Wainwright training lands, net, at kiosks located at the mobile system developed in the lessons learned National Guard Airmen and Soldiers have including Tanana Flats, Yukon, Department of Public Works from Hurricane Katrina, is essential for effective deployed to support Puerto Rico and the Virgin Donnelly and Gerstle River Environmental Division office communication during relief efforts. It bridges Islands after Hurricanes Irma and Maria; Florida Training Areas. Trapping is or the Fort Wainwright and Fort the communications gap between military and after Hurricane Irma; and to Texas during the closed on Fort Wainwright Main Greely Visitor Centers. Trappers civilian agencies by providing shared non- aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Post and within the cantonment must check into training areas secure Department of Defense and civilian area. Because nearly every using usartrak.isportsman.net network capabilities. trail on Army land is already a or the USARTRAK automated “Our leadership within the Department registered trapline, trapping on phone system at (877) 250- of Military and Veterans Affairs has been Army land is currently limited. 9781. incredibly supportive of this opportunity for Trapping opportunities continue If you are interested in our team,” said Col. John James, commander to exist on other federal and state trapping and want to learn of the ASDF. “We sent Soldiers who are lands. more, contact the Alaska knowledgeable in signal and communications People who wish to trap on Trappers Association (ATA) in support to help directly with the mission we’ve Army-managed lands must Fairbanks. ATA offers many been tasked with.” acquire a trapping license from educational opportunities for The ASDF is an all-volunteer state the State of Alaska and then beginners, and it’s a great way comprised of approximately 120 Soldiers throughout the state. Since its establishment in register for a trapping permit, in to meet experienced trappers. Sgt. John Bell, assigned to the Alaska person, with the Fort Wainwright, For more information on 1984, their primary role and mission is to augment State Defense Force, prepares palletized (907) 361-9686, or Donnelly trapping and trapping ethics and logistically support the Alaska National commodities during a humanitarian relief Training Area, (907) 873-1616, please call ATA at (907) 347- Guard and other state agencies in response to deployment to Puerto Rico, Nov. 17. (Photo by Natural Resource Offices. At that 5965 or look on-line at www. major emergencies. The Soldiers meet monthly, 2nd Lt. Marisa Lindsay, Alaska National Guard time, trappers will identify the alaskatrappers.org/index.html. and are trained in communications, logistics Public Affairs)

Beware of ‘Sextortion’ Scams that use legitimate online dating sites

Staff Report individuals and do not send money because it will not stop nonmilitary services within the civilian community. U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command the criminal from demanding more money from you,” Martin For more information about computer security, other said. “CCIU is aware of instances where scammers threatened computer-related scams and to review previous cyber-crime The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Computer to release videos unless a second or even a third payment is alert notices and cyber-crime prevention flyers visit the Army Crime Investigative Unit (CCIU) continues to caution the made.” CID CCIU website at www.cid.army.mil/cciu-advisories.html. Army community to be on the lookout for “sextortion scams” Unfortunately, these incidents continue to occur across the To report a felony-level crime, provide information where criminals use legitimate online dating sites to make globe, and sextortion victims are encouraged to seek the concerning a crime, or are the victim of a crime, contact your contact with potential victims and then attempt to blackmail assistance of law enforcement. local CID Office, the Military Police, call 1-844-ARMY-CID them. “Victims are at risk of further exploitation, that can (844-276-9243) or email CID at Army.CID.Crime.Tips@mail. When using a legitimate online dating site, victims are more include demands for additional payments, more sexual mil.. apt to provide personal information and or participate in images, sensitive military online “compromising acts;” however, CID officials are information or access to U.S. warning Soldiers and others to be very cautious of their online Army systems and facilities, communications and activity and not share intimate, personal so early notification to law information with strangers or people you have never met in enforcement is important,” person. CID agents emphasized. Officials describe “sextortion scams” as cyber sexual If you have been the victim extortion where perpetrators conduct schemes that leverage of sextortion, adhere to the online sexual acts for financial gain or other forms of following: blackmail. DO preserve whatever “These criminals will try to get unsuspecting service information you have from members to engage in online sexual activities and then the scammer(s), such as demand money or favors in exchange for not publicizing social networking profile, potentially embarrassing information or turning them over to email accounts used, where law enforcement,” said Marc Martin, special agent-in-charge money was directed to be at CCIU’s Washington Metro Office. sent, etc. Once the Soldier sends a compromising photo or participates DO notify CCIU at usarmy. in a video chat, the perpetrator threatens to send those [email protected] to report images to the Soldier’s command, Family, and friends unless being a victim if you are a “ransom money” is paid, according to Martin. service member or an Army One scam is when the criminal will claim that the Soldier sent civilian employee. If you sexual images to a minor, who has now become the alleged are not associated with the victim, and threaten to report the Soldier to law enforcement military, report the crime to unless a monetary fee is paid. your local police department, “If you meet a person on a legitimate online dating site, there DHS Homeland Security is very little chance that you are actually communicating Investigations at Assistance. with an underage person. It is, therefore, very unlikely that [email protected], or you sent or received child pornography or provided your the FBI’s Internet Crime images/videos to a minor,” Martin said. “It is important to Complaint Center at www. also keep in mind that law enforcement, to include Army ic3.gov. CID, will never agree not to take legal action if you agree to Victims can seek information pay [ransom] money to the alleged victim or to the alleged on rights and assistance victim’s family.” from: Army CID agents say they can help if you find yourself in Army Victim/Witness this type of predicament. Liaison Program - VWL will “If you met someone online who later claims to be underage assist victim in contacting you should immediately cease all communications with agencies or individuals that person and notify Army CID,” Martin said. “If law responsible for providing enforcement gets involved early on, there are investigative necessary services and relief. steps that may help identify the perpetrators responsible for Command Chaplains. victimizing Army personnel.” Family Advocacy Center/ Another way that the criminals attempt to extort money Army Community Service. is to claim that they are a lawyer working on behalf of the If victims are not eligible alleged victim. The scammer will request payments are for military services, or made for things such as counselling for the alleged victim where military services are and to replace electronic devices that now contain child not available, the VWL can pornography. If these demands are not met, the person provide liaison assistance alleging to be the lawyer threatens to report the incident to in seeking any available law enforcement. Martin said legitimate law firms will not contact you and ask for money in lieu of reporting you to law enforcement, and typically law enforcement will not attempt to make contact with you over the phone. “If you are contacted via telephone, always request validating information such as an agency email address and offer to meet in person at a law enforcement facility before proceeding with giving out your personal information,” Martin added. “Stop communication immediately with these