July 29, 2020 Vol

Home , Alex McCool, Jim Wetherbee

Future Frontier/vSMD insertinside RedstoneRocket www.theredstonerocket.com July 29, 2020 Vol. 69 No. 30 PUBLISHEDINTHE INTERESTOFPERSONNEL AT REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL Materiel enterprise greets 17th command sergeant major

By RACHEL DELOACH ArmyMateriel Command Public Affairs

In atime-honored Army tradition, Army Materiel Command’s16th Com- mand Sgt. Maj. Rodger Mansker passed the colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Alber- to Delgado during achange of responsibility ceremonyThursdayatAMC headquarters parade field. The enterprise bid farewell to Mansker in aceremonyattended by an intimate COMMUNITY NEWS group of distinguished guests consisting IndustryDaysevent of AMC leaders,familymembers and friends,due to COVID-19 restrictions. pushes supply chain. AMC Commander Gen. Ed Daly, PAGE 5 whopresided over the ceremony, praised the twoNCOs,describing them as tre- mendous Soldiers,trainers,leaders and warriors. “Both Command Sgt. Maj. Mansker and Command Sgt. Maj. Delgado live the NCO creed each and every day,” Dalysaid. He described the manyroles and responsibilities of the Army’s senior enlisted adviser and said thatthe position is the most critical mentor in an Army organization. “The AMC command sergeant major is not onlyresponsible forthe commander’sintent butthe oversight of our MILITARYSCENE enlisted corps; the quality of life forour Soldiers and workforce; the execution of Series on Armyvalues the command’stradition of excellence starts with loyalty. and legacy; and its mission of integrat- PAGE 13 ing and synchronizing sustainment and materiel readiness to our Soldiers,” Daly said. The passing of the colors from the commander to the incoming command sergeant major represents the trust and confidence the commander has in the newcommand sergeant major’sleadership and commitment to carefor the organization. “One quality thatmakes our Army the best Army in the worldistransitions, and in this case,achange of responsibility,allowing one greatNCO to seamlessly hand over responsibility to another with equallytremendous potential and exper- WIN OR LOSE tise,” Dalysaid. Beach volleyball tourney Over the past three years,Mansker Photo by Eben Boothby visits parkinHuntsville. set the example forthe command by Army Materiel Command’sGen. Ed Daly passes the colorstoCommand Sgt. Maj. Alberto Delgado during achange of responsibility ceremonyThursdayatAMC PAGE 29 See Ceremonyonpage 18 headquartersparade field. 2 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence RocketViews Virtual schools challengeparents to be creative When the three school systems in babysitting them, we’regoing to come up diseases than we thought, and maybe the Madison County decide to have an all- Snippets afew dollars short. big nasty one Ireferenced aboveisjust virtual start to their school year and it By Jonathan Stinson But again, it’shardtoget past that the lack of time we all have in our day- causes acrisis forthousands of families, Assistant editor when you’re choosing between aplace to to-daylivestotakecareofthe things we we’vegot aproblem –the problem’snot live or teaching your children. reallyneed to do. thatthe schools have had to go virtual So as parents wrestled with this prob- The answertothe problem is,of because of apandemic. But youhavetowonder if thatworka- lem their first thought was“well, if the course,moremanpowerand higher pay. As parents sawtheir hope of are- holicism is just adisease or asymptom schools won’twatch my kids,then the Thatway people don’t have to work as prieve from having to takecareoftheir of something much nastier. daycares we alreadyuse should?” long or youdon’t have to have dual in- kids 24/7 evaporate, they realized they My vote is forsymptom. Here’sthe problem with that. comes to survive. couldn’t,infact, takecareoftheir kids Here’sanother symptom thatwas First, morekids go to school than go But thatwon’t happen because we’ve 24/7. caused by the parents’ fear of not being to daycare. If you flood the local child- still got afew moreillnesses to curebe- My kneejerk, child-free reaction to this able to staywith their kids during the careproviders with all the extrakids fore employers could evenconsider do- problem wasthatmaybe they should’ve day: people were moreupset thatnoone thatnot going to school produces,then ing that. Iget it. I’ve been on both sides. thought about thatbeforethey had kids. would be availabletobabysit their kids you’re going to just overrun them. The immediate answeristhatevery- But, there’salwaysabut, that’snot fair. than they were thattheir kids might not Second, if it’snot safe forthe schools, one is just going to have to compromise Immediatelybeforethem stood a be getting top-notch educational instruc- the large institutions which were built to alittle,help one another and get creative. choice between taking careoftheir off- tion. house hundreds of kids at once,tohost Maybe the silver lining to this pandemic spring and putting food on the tableto Even though, when abuddy of mine the area’schildren then howisasmaller is it will forceusto fixthe other things feed them. wonateacher of the year awardinher operation supposed to? thatail us. If youshut down the schools,then system and Itold her thatIdidn’t know If COVID-19 has taught us anything Iknowthat’snot much of an answer, parents can’t work because there’snoone they gave out awards forbabysitting, I it’sthatwe’re suffering from afew more butyou do get this column forfree, so… to takecareoftheir kids while they’re at knewdeep down thatteachers did more work. than just babysit. And that’snot reallythe parent’sfault. There’sapolicy conversation to be had We live in asociety thatexalts work- about what teachers areand arenot al- On this date in history: July 29 aholics,oratleast we live in asociety lowedtodo thatgoes aboveand beyond wherewederive alot of our self-worth babysitting, butwhen the school systems In 2005: Astronomers announced their discovery of the dwarf planet Eris. by measuring howmanyhours we put in were thought into being it wasneverin- In 1976: In NewYorkCity,David Berkowitz (a.k.a. the “Son of Sam”) killed at the office.It’sthe story we’vebeen told tended forteachers to be babysitters. one person and seriouslywounded another in the first of aseries of attacks. by every TV showand Lifetime movie I’m happytoargue about what should In 1967: Offthe coast of North Vietnam, the USS Forrestal caught on fire in we’veeverwatched. be taught and howteachers should have the worst U.S. navaldisaster since WorldWar II, killing 134. If youonlywork40hours aweek then morecontrol in their classrooms,but re- In 1958: President Dwight Eisenhowersigned into lawthe National Aeronau- you’re probablynot thatimportant, and gardless of the what and how, education tics and Space Act, which created the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- let’snot eventalk about those people is the currency we’regoing to use to pay tration or NASA. whoworkless than that. forour futureand if we don’t get beyond In 1921: Adolf Hitler became leader of the National Socialist German Work- ers Party. In 1914: The Cape Cod Canal opened. Send your letters to editor In 1836: The ArcdeTriomphe wasinaugurated in Paris,France. In 1775: In founding the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’sCorps, The Redstone Rocket invites your signed letters to the editor and your commen- Gen. George Washington appointed William Tudor as judge advocate of the taries.Unsigned letters will not be published. Send your letters and commentaries to Continental Army. [email protected].

Editorial office: 256-876-1500 Editorial Fax: 256-955-0133 RetailAdvertising: 256-340-2463 Classified Advertising: 256-260-2218 AdvertisingFax: 256-260-2211 RedstoneRocket Rocket articles are available at: Co., Inc., aprivate firminnoway connected with the Depart- exclusivewritten contract with the Department of Army. http://www.theredstonerocket.com ment of the Army.Opinions expressed by writers herein are Everything advertised in this publication shall be made their ownand are not to be considered an expression by the available for purchase, use or patronagewithout regard to The Redstone Rocket is published weekly on Wednesday. Rocket Staff Department of the Army.The appearance of advertisements race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, The publisher will receive editorial content for publica- Editor-in-chief: Col. KelseySmith, Garrison commander in this publication, to include inserts and supplements, does physical handicap, political affiliation, physical handicap, or Director of Public Affairs: JulieFrederick tion in the Redstone Rocket through the Public Affairs not constitute an endorsement by the Department of the anyother non-merit factor of the purchaser,userorpatron. Editor: Skip Vaughn Army or the civilian publisher TN ValleyMedia,ofthe products Aconfirmed violation of this equal opportunity policy by an Office, Army Garrison-Redstone, Bldg.4488Room Assistant editor: Jonathan Stinson or services advertised within this publication. advertiser will result inrefusal to print advertising from that A-213, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898. Staff writer/Social media: Katie Davis Skelley The Redstone Rocket is an authorized publication for source until the violation iscorrected. Staff writer: The civilian enterprise printer of the Redstone Rocket WendyReeves members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The Redstone Rocket is distributed free of cost to anyper- Staff photographer: Eric Schultz is Tennessee ValleyMedia Co., Inc.,located at 201 1st the Redstone Rocket newspaper are not necessarily the sonnel at Redstone Arsenal and Research Park, Huntsville. Ave., SE, Decatur,AL35603. Copy Editor/Design: KelleyLane official views of, or endorsed by,the U.S. Government, General Manager: French Salter Mailing rates for off post for the Redstone Rocket are $35 Retail advertising deadline is 5p.m. Thursdaybefore Department of Defense, or the Public Affairs Office. per year,tax included. We do not guarantee timely delivery. Wednesdaypublication. Classified advertising deadline Advertising Sales: Donna Counts, 256-714-7152, or [email protected] The editorial content of this publication is the responsi- “Third class mail mayreceivedeferred service. The Postal is 5p.m. Fridaybefore Wednesdaypublication. bility of Redstone Arsenal Public Affairs Office. Service does not guarantee the deliveryofthird class mail Email: [email protected] TheRedstone Rocket is published in the interest of the Published by Tennessee ValleyMedia, aprivate firm in no within aspecified time.”(Article 630 of the Domestic Mail Email classified ads to [email protected] personnel at Redstone Arsenal, by Tennessee ValleyMedia wayconnected with the Department of Defense, under Manual). We do not send subscription renewal notices. Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 3 Fi rst responder spotlight Getting to know you By SKIP VAUGHN Rocket editor By SKIP VAUGHN [email protected] Rocket editor [email protected] Howdoyou handle stress? “I’ll be completelyhonest with Name: WhitneyGambino you. HowIhandle it is Iunplug from my job as soon as this armor comes offand Ifocus in on my family,”Ken Job title and organization: Market- Albinson, asecurity guardatthe ing specialist, Directorate of Family gates,said. and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Albinson, 44, from Ellsworth, Maine,served in the Army from What did youwant to be when you 1994-2017 and retired as astaffser- grewup? geant. He wasdeployedtoIraqin Aspecial education teacher.When 2002-03 and Afghanistan 2005-06. The NewMarketresident and his Iwas in high school, Ialwaysvolun- wife of three years,Jennifer,havea teered with the Special Olympics. I combined three children: sons Pres- enjoyed working with the student ath- ley,10, and Brayden, 9, and daugh- letes and getting to know them. ter,Emily, 4. “Wehaveafarm. We have goats, What do youhope to accomplish chickens,geese.We’re looking to in 2020? KenAlbinson expand into horses,” he said. “That Right now at this point, just trying to pretty much takes up all of our time.” Albinson roots forthe Alabama stayhealthy. Crimson Tide. Who is your hero, and why? My dad (Steve MyersofFairhope). He’staught me alot about life and pass the time, during this time of Crimes, accidents &o ther occurrences everydaythings. social distancing or just in general? What is the best piece of advice The Directorate of Emergency Ser- July 16: Adriver backed into a Ienjoyworking out and spending vices, LawEnforcement Division, pro- someone has given you? parkedgovernment vehicle, causing time with my dogsand currently do- vided the following list of reported inci- functional damages to both vehicles. Live everyday to the fullest. dents July 12-18: July 17: In aparking lot accident, a ing home renovations in my house in July 13: At the Gate 9Visitor’s government vehicle wasbacking when What do youlike to do for fun, to Harvest. Center,anindividual seeking avisitor it struck the front of aparkedvehicle. badge had awarrant with Limestone The government vehicle did not have County Sheriff’s Department for as- visible damage but the parkedvehicle sault third degree. The individual was had minor damage. apprehended and released to aLime- July 17: Redstone Police respond- stone County deputy.The person’sve- ed to Family Housing because aten- Te ll us about … hicle wassecured in the Visitor’sCen- ant sent athreatening voicemail to the ter parking lot awaiting removal by a By SKIP VAUGHN licensed driver. housing personnel. Police were able Rocket editor July 15: An individual seeking avis- to identify the tenant, and the tenant [email protected] itor badge at the Gate 9Visitor’sCen- admitted leaving the message. AU.S. ter had afelonywarrant with Scotts- District Courtviolation notice for ha- boro Police Department for theft by rassing communications wasissued fraud leasing.The individual wasap- to the tenant. Howyou’recopingwiththe pandemic. prehended, transported to Gurleyand Citations included one for driving “A lot of prayer,walk/runs in my neighborhood, released to aScottsboro police officer. while license is suspended or revoked, masking up in public fornecessities and staying The individual’svehicle wassecured in one for possession of acontrolled connected with family, friends and co-workers with the Visitor’sCenter parking lot await- substance, one for failure to obeytraf- Google Duo,Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams,” Stacy ing removal by alicensed driver. ficcontrol device and 14 for speeding. Mitchell, asoftwareengineer supporting Science & Stacy Mitchell Engineering at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Cen- ter,said. the week Mitchell, 48, is from Coosada, atowninElmoreCounty.She has worked 12 Quote of years at Marshall, currentlywith contractor SAIC on the EAST2 contract supporting Marshall’sinformation technology services.She is single and has apet ft hings seem under control, youare just not going fast enough.” schnauzer,Pepper. Her hobbies include hiking, running, softball and volleyball. Mitchell roots for “I – Mario Andretti the Auburn Tigers. 4 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence Soldier/civilian/family readinessbriefs

By Army NewsService and DODNews websites manage the civilian workforce,”Foreexplained. “It wasclear thatweneeded one integrated plan forall civilians,” he added. The CIP provides “strategic guidance to help grow mission-critical occupations at criti- Civilian Implementation Plan fi fi WASHINGTON –The Army is improving the wayitacquires,develops,employs cal- ll locations,along with de ning career requirements to execute career opportu- and retains its civilian workforceunder the newCivilian Implementation Plan. nities and training.” Tied to the Army’s People Strategy,“the plan will ensurethatArmycivilians are the most ready, professional, diverse and integrated federal workforce,”said Todd Contract award announcements Fore,the deputy assistant secretary of the Army forcivilian personnel. SRCInc., North Syracuse,New Yo rk,was awarded a$425,870,432 hybrid (cost- The CIP outlines awide range of efforts to utilizeeach individual’sknowledge, no-fee,cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price) contract fordevelopment, production, skills,behaviors and preferences to achieve organizational outcomes and sustain deployment and support of the Expeditionary-Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Air- forcereadiness,Foresaid. craft System Integrated DefeatSystem. Bids were solicited via the Internet with one According to the plan, the Army is the third-largest federal employerwith close to received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order,with an 300,000 civilians operating throughout the entireforce. estimated completion date of July 26, 2025. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, is the contracting activity. The Army Materiel Command, Army Medical Command, and Army Corps of fi Engineers continue to lead the forceinemployment numbers,with the majority of AHI, Grand Prairie,Texas,was awarded a$73,999,755 modi cation to contract these organizations comprised of Department of the Army civilians,the plan reads. W58RGZ-18-C-0007 for15UH-72 D-2 production aircraft and options to procure three additional D-2 production aircraft, 18 jettisonablecockpit doors,14engine “Our ongoing efforts will include additional tasks to encourageand increase diver- inlet barrier filters and 14 environmental control units.Workwill be performed in sity,equity and inclusion,”Foreadded. Grand Prairie with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2022. Fiscal 2018, 2019 The CIP looks to update manyofthe Army’s human resources and management and 2020 aircraft procurement (Army)funds in the amount of $73,999,755 were ob- processes. ligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, is “Werealized thatthereare manyindividual, decentralized efforts currentlyused to the contracting activity. Barlovento LLC, Dothan, wasawarded a$45,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract to support the advanced contract initiative foremergency temporary roof repairs for the Gulf Coast of the continental U.S. Bids were solicited via the Internet with seven received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order,with an estimated completion date of May31, 2027. Corps of Engineers,Omaha, Nebraska, is the contracting activity. SikorskyAircraft Corp., Stratford,Connecticut, wasawarded a$19,511,833 firm- fixed-price contract foroverhaul and repair of the tail rotor blade with pitch horn replacement forUH60 Black Hawk helicopters.Bids were solicited via the Internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of July 23, 2025. Army Contracting Command, Effectively Evaluation Risk through Factors Redstone Arsenal, is the contracting activity. Wednesday 8/5/202011:30a.m. CDThttps://www.dau.edu/events/ College preparation website FORTKNOX, Ky.–As high school students look to continue learning in aCO- Attendees will leavewiththe understanding of howacquisition risksare collected and how VID-19 environment, the Army has provided an online option to help students preparefor college. they subsequentlybecomeevaluation factorsthat support Best Valuedeterminationswithin Whether or not aschool chooses in-class or online learning, students can prepare aformal sourceselection environment.Additionally,adiscussionofthe source selection forcollege using the Army’s college readiness website,March2Success,toaugment processrelatingtohow the Governmentcommunicateswhat it needs specifiedwithin their learning and studyfor entrance exams. Students can takepractice tests forexams likethe ACT, SAT, Medical College contractor proposals to howthe Government evaluates thoseproposals will be included. Admission Test and Dental Admission Test. The website provides an alternative for students unabletoseek atutor or join astudygroup due to pandemic restrictions. Mission Assistance “The COVID pandemic sawparents homeschooling their students to end the current school year,” Larane Guthrie-Clarkson, chief of education forUSAREC,said. DAUiscontinuing to offeranumber of itsondemand MissionAssistance productsand “And if aparent is not an educator or is not asubject-matter expert in aparticular services through virtual deliverymodes.Inmostcases,wecan adapt ourmissionassistance subject and astudent needs help,then we can put them into March2Success.” workshops, team training,and consulting products and services to virtual formats as With manyschools’ start dates shifting, morestudents must turn to online resources likethe Army’s March2Success site,she said. necessary to ensureyourlearningneedsare met. We standreadytosupport you! Contact After COVID-19 forced nationwide school closures,active March2Success users us at [email protected] dropped from 89,211 in May2019 to 50,432 in May2020, as manyschools canceled some standardized testing. AllDAU classes have moved online untilfurther notice During the summer months,the March2Scuccess site could still help students preparefor the upcoming fall semesters while remaining at home,Guthrie-Clarkson said. ONLINE ONLY https://www.dau.edu/News/Coronavirus-Course-Impacts The webpage offers awide palette of resources forhigh school students or adults taking undergraduate courses forthe first time.FutureSoldiers can also use the pro- If youare registered foraclass, youwill receive instructionsfor attending the classusing gram’sstudyaids to preparefor the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test. WebEx.The online schedulemay vary from the original;you maywithdraw if your work While the programhas materials aimed at students in grades 8-12, Soldiers plan- scheduleorcomputer resources willnot support remote attendance. ning to attend college can access the online educational tools to preparefor the entrance exams or use the materials as arefresher course.Students can access the website’sfreeservices at www.march2success.com. Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 5 CommunityNews IndustryDaysevent pushes supply availability

By GINA BALTRUSCH Aviation and Missile Command Public Affairs

The Aviation and Missile Command and morethan adozen companies have collaborated during avirtual event aimed at sustaining aviation and missile readiness. AMCOM Industry Days is an annual event thatprovides AMCOM organizations avenue meet with select industry partners to exchange information about contract-performance issues,brainstorm and implement best practices solutions thatmaximizeAMCOM’sability to provide the correct superior equipment to warfighters at their precise time of need. In keeping with this year’stheme,“In- novating to increase supplyavailability and reduce the warfighter maintenance burden,”16industry partners partici- pated in one-on-one strategy sessions focused on sustaining Army readiness. The participants included major original equipment manufacturers,prime vendors and related subcontractors,and other approved sources of supply. “Events likeIndustry Days help us streamline contracting processes and improvesupplyavailability forour Sol- diers,” AMCOM Ombudsman Eric Composite photos by Gina Baltrusch Aviation and Missile Command’sMaj. Gen. Todd Royarand other leadersdiscuss strategyfor working with industrypartners Lampkin, whoorganized the recent to increase supply availability and reduce the warfighter maintenance burden during AMCOM’sannual IndustryDaysevent, event, said. “It helps our industry part- held virtually,July 15-16. ners to knowexactlywhatour warfighters’ most critical needs aresothey can During Industry Days discussions, tion’s adversaries don’t go away just be- issues and remove roadblocks before focus their efforts on delivering that.” participants and AMCOM leaders war- cause there’sapandemic happening,” they get too big. Ultimately, we have the Because of COVID-19 social distanc- gamed potential proactive measures to Lampkin said. “Collaborating with our same goals –producing and delivering ing limitations,AMCOM Commander increase capacity,reduce production major contractors during events likeIn- what is needed to our Soldiers at the tip Maj. Gen. Todd Royarchaired the event lead times and eliminate delinquent de- dustry Days can help resolveproduction of the spear,ontime –always!” virtuallyJuly15-16. “Warfighters arestill counting on us. liveries.They also talked about the over- Despite COVID,some of America’ssons all health of the supplychain and how In this section... and daughters arestill in harm’sway and industry has adapted to continue deliver- they arecounting on us to provide them ing on their contracts while implement- REDSTONE GATES ON TRACK FOR AUTOMATED ENTRYPAGE6 the resources to keep them safe,” Royar ing measures to prevent the spread of the GARRISON COMMANDER EXPLORES VIRTUAL SCHOOLS PAGE 7 said. “Those individuals whoare for- coronavirus. VOLUNTEER, AUTHOR FOUND HIS HOME IN THE ARMY PAGE 8 ward deployedare not onlydealing with “Industry partners understand the BY THE NUMBERS PAGE 10 COVID,but also adetermined enemy importance of what they provide to the LEADERS VOW CULTURE SHIFT TO ERASE HARASSMENT PAGE 12 and they deserveour best.” warfighter ,and the threats by our na- 6 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence Community News Redstone gates on track for automated entrysystem By JONATHAN STINSON to the installation. The upgrades include very COVID-sensitive,but we will ask Assistant editor handheld scanners thatare linked to a youtodisplayinsuch amanner thatwe [email protected] database of people whohaveaccess to have the ability to scan thatcard.” Redstone and eventuallyRFID lanes At the same time,Garrison personnel Guards began scanning Common thatwill allowpeople to go through the areworking with the other tenants like Action Cards on Monday, butthat’s gates,atabout 5mph, without stopping. Marshall Space Flight Center and the just the beginning of aroad thatleads “You mayhavebeen on aonahigh- Department of Justice to incorporate to fast-pass lanes and quicker access to wayoraninterstate or atoll road, thatas their employees into the database by im- the installation, according to Director of youproceed through this particular area, porting the data from their host organi- Operations RonThomas. it captures your data, acknowledges who zations. Thomas announced Thursdaythat youare,and youmoveforward,”Thom- People whohold visitor badges and Redstone wasparticipating in apilot as said. “That’svery similar to what ours nonfederal contractors will have to regis- programfor the Automated Installation is going to look likehere. ter in person forthe newdatabase at the Entry System version four. “We’re not going to be doing it at 50 Visitor Control Center located outside “We’re going to build this airplane in miles an hour.Ipromise you, thatwon’t of Gate 9. The Garrison will announce flight, and we aregoing to seek to make work out forus.” when the Visitor Control Center will be the process as transparent as possible,” Beforethe installation gets to RFID readytoprocess those patrons. Garrison Commander Col. Kelsey lanes and scanners,itneeds to build a Those badges will be honored until Smith said. “I expect thatthe lines and newdatabase of people whohaveaccess they expire. the queuing out thereonRedstone,spe- to the installation. The goal is to start vetting people who cificallyGate9,aregoing to get shorter That’swhathappening nowduring access the installation with the AIE4 sys- forall of us. phase 2. tem by Sept. 1. “Webrought some greattechnologies to When the guards scan aDepartment At the same time,the Garrison plans bear and Ithank the Army fordoing that.” of Defense issued ID,likeCACs, retiree to begin to install and test the RFID sys- Training and installation of the new and dependent cards,itloads the infor- tem thatwill allowfor the fast-pass lanes. Photo by Jonathan Stinson system began earlier in July and phase 2 mation associated with thatcardinto the Everything should be fullyoperational Ascanner will be used at the gates to began July 27. newdatabase. by Oct. 1. Moreinformation will be avail- vet card holdersasthe come on the AIE4 includes anumber of upgrades “We’re not at the point wherewe’re go- able via Team Redstone and the Rocket’s installation once the Automated Instal- thatare designed to makethe installa- ing to ask youhand over your ID card,” social media channels and website as it lation EntrySystem version four is fully tion moresecureand alloweasier access Thomas said. “We’re still going to be becomes available. operational.

Whileyourcompany createsthe technologies that propel us forward, it’s time to discuss moving you forward.

Even the most high-achieving among us needs a good sounding board. Having someone to really 101 25th Street North, Suite 100,Birmingham, Alabama 35203,Phone: (205) 208.8700 listen to you and ask the right questions can help 400 Meridian Street, Suite 200,Huntsville, Alabama 35801, Phone: (256) 970.6888 bring your ﬁnancial goals into sharper focus. bridgeworthllc.com •Bridgeworth, LLCisaRegistered Investment Adviser. Let’s meet to discuss your ﬁnancial future. DRAWING ON AWEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE 361572-1 Community News Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 7 Garrison commander explores virtual schools impact

By JONATHAN STINSON “So forthose of youthatare currentlyusing (the centers), Iencourageyou to keep Assistant editor your spots and forthose of youthatare looking foranalternate opportunity forthe [email protected] time being, thereare spots availableand you’re welcome to sign up.” He addedadded, once the CDCs reach full capacity then patrons whohad aspot before The three school districts in Madison County are starting the year COVID wwillill be givenpreference. virtually, which left parents wondering if Redstone could provvideide AnAnother question posed to the colonel during the town hall childcare services for the students who won’t be in the classroooomm wwaswould the Arsenal continue to run school ageservices this fall. ththrough the school year since the schools areclosed? According to Garrison Commander Col. Kelsey Smith,Smith, “Asyou know, our school ageservices is not a who fielded anumber of questions from parents duringing the school,” he said. “And our school age services is Garrison’s weeklyvirtual town hall, the answerisanuunfor- pplanned and funded and budgeted to provide school tunate no. aaggeservices from 1430 (2:30 p.m.) to 1800 (6 p.m.). “I understand the strain thatprobablyputs on someme eaeachc day. of our families,asthey think about howtogotoworkk ““With children not going to classes,those hours each daywhile their children areenjoying virtual arearenn’t necessarilyfunctional. school,”Smith said. “But again, that’snot necessarily ““SoS Iwill tell youthatI’m going to look into away something thatIhavethe resources to solvefor you.” to ttransitionr school ageservices to amiddayprogram He did saythatthe services the Child Development ththaattmay be able to assist in some way, butIcan’t guar- Centers provide forfamilies whoworkonthe Arsenal aanteent that. will continue,but the installation simplydidn’t have thee “What“WhatIcI an tell youthough, is thatschool ageservices can- capacity to accommodate all the students whowouldld not become aareplacement foryour schools and in our school age normallybeinschool. services we dodonn’t’t have certified teachers. “I empathizeand Iunderstand,”Smith said. “But Igott to ““WWeeh haveaveC CYPAsYPAs and so they cannot be areplacement foryour children’s tell youthatour child development centers currentlyhavesurplus seats education. And so,Iencourageyou to think about what’s in thebest interest of your availableand we expect thataswebring back the workforce, we’ll have morethan children and their education and, frankly, our futurebecause thateducation is more enough capacity. important to each of us todaythan anything else.”

EAGLE RIDGE PROPERTIES Kick-start Long Branch Lakes, Spencer,TN summer in your new home! SOUTHERN BRANCH MARCIAHARDNEY REALTOR® [email protected] Call us for Office:256-763-0753 your next move! Mobile:205-774-6650 4040 Balmoral Dr SW,Huntsville bhgre.com

Beautiful equestrian and lakelots 15 Years of on the Cumberland Plateau in Te nnessee Experience ••• •Miles of horse and hiking trails Foradditional information The Service •Fishing,kayaking,swimming or to schedule atour: YouDeserve pool and dog park Phone: 423-881-5208 Cell: 954-649-1234 •Equestrian Center available ••• Email: Call Jordan •Gated, privatecommunity [email protected] 931-625-2057 361612-1

LikeusonFacebook at “Eagle Ridge” |MLS available on request 361625-1 8 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence Community News Volunteer,author found his home in the Army By SKIP VAUGHN Rocket editor [email protected] Vietnamrevisited After growing up poor,moving around Part 280 in series the country and dropping out of high school, 17-year-old David Carney was just looking forahome. He found it by joining the Army in “I got ajob after looking forafew 1963. days at First National Bank (which later At daybreak Carney walked three miles became First Alabama Bank),”Carney to the nearest town, Roswell, Oklahoma, said. “A former Marine hired me.That’s and found the Army recruiting office.Ten the onlyway Igot ajob.” days later,hewas in the Army. He became aloan adjuster and worked “My mother signed forme,”hesaid. forthe bank 16 years.Carney wasinthe Carney had basic training at Fort Polk, National Guardfrom1989 to 2005. He Louisiana, and wassent to Sandia, New deployedtoHungary and Bosnia from Mexico,for nuclear weapons training. He 1995-96. Courtesy photo reported to the orderly room at Sandia The Meridianville resident worked at Vietnam-era veteran David Carney whereheencountered apuzzled clerk. Lockheed Martin from 2006-11 and left attends apast conference for the As- “Whatare youdoing here?” the clerk as special projects manager. sociation of the U.S. Army. asked. “Youdon’t have ahigh school edu- He earned twoassociate degrees with cation.” high honor from Calhoun Community which ranfrom2003-13. He and his good Courtesy photo College in 1977-78, abachelor’swith hon- friend John Perry,who he met in 2004, In January1963, 17-year-old David Car- He sent Carney to the education cen- neyentersbasic training at Fort Polk, La. ter wherethe newrecruit earned aGED or in business from Athens State Univer- areinstrumental in the Huntsville/Madi- sity and then amaster of business admin- thatsame day. Thus began Carney’smili- son County Veterans Memorial which guitar and harmonica. He has traveled to istration from the University of Alabama tary service during the Vietnam erawhich opened in November 2011. 30 countries and he uses his travels,expe- in Huntsville in 1979. This happened “During thatentiretime,Isteadily helped mold him into the man he is today riences and research as background for while he wasworking at the bank and at- asked myself am Idoing everything I – a veteran, a military community volun- his books. teer and apublished author with amas- tending classes at night. From 1980-85 he should be doing and what morecan Ido,” taught night classes at Alabama Christian Carney said. “I proactively looked to see “I write so they feel likethey’re actually ter’sdegree. there,”Carney said. He has written and Carney,who retired from the National College,which became Faulkner Univer- what people were doing across the na- fi published eight of his books since 1990. Guardasasergeant rst class,has spent sity,inaccounting, business and market- tion.” fi most of his 74 years in Huntsville.Asa ing. He and his wife of 20 years,Judith, After twoyears,hejust nished the last Soldier from 1963-70, he went from Ger- Carney belonged to the 142nd Signal have acombined twodaughters and three of his three books in the Border Phan- manytoFort Sill, Oklahoma, to Italy Brigade in Decatur at the onset of Op- sons,14grandchildren and six great- tom Trilogy: “The Quest,”“The Distant as anuclear weapons team chief and he eration Desert Stormin1990. Brig. Gen. grandchildren. He is head usher at Hazel Portal” and “Top of the Mountain.” His learned German well enough to become a Dallas Fanning, the brigade commander, Green United Methodist Church, amem- ownpublishing companyisNight Sky translator when needed. When he left the told Carney he wanted him to go on active ber of the Huntsville/Madison County Publishing. Army as asergeant in 1970, he returned duty next week fortwo years to handle Veterans Memorial board, apast board The Vietnam-eraveteran shared his home to Huntsville and began looking for all the expected deployment ceremonies. member forthe Association of the U.S. thoughts on this nation’s commemora- acivilian job. Carney,who wasalreadydoing computer Army,apast boardmember forVietnam tion of 50 years since the Vietnam War. The local newspaper headlines said No programming and writing books by that Veterans of America Chapter 1067, past “In all the countries I’ve traveled to, Jobs Availablebut Carney wasstubborn time,became the familysupport coordi- president of the North Alabama Veter- I’ve seen what other counties arelike,” – evenwhen friends advised him against nator.This sparkedhis military commu- ans &Fraternal Organizations Coalition, Carney said. “And we do have the best.” telling would-be employers thathehad nity involvement which continues to this past unit commander forCahaba Shrine, Editor’snote: This is the 280th in ase- served in the Army.This wasofcourse day. “Atone time Ihad three radio call- and apast boardmember forthe Spirit of ries of articles about Vietnam veterans as during the Vietnam War’sera of wide- in shows going,”Carney said. He started America festivalinDecatur. the United States commemorates the 50th spread antimilitary sentiment. Huntsville’sOperation Christmas Bear He enjoys playing the piano,acoustic anniversaryofthe Vietnam War. Life insurance Security ClearanceDenied/Revoked? SF 86 Concerns? As aformer U.S. Army Judge Advocate, attorney Ron Sykstus Also available for Courts-Martial, has been successfully handling security clearance cases for many Magistrate Court and Administrative from areal-life years, covering all areas of government concern including: Separation Board Defense. •Financial Considerations •C riminal Conduct To learn more about Ron Sykstus,his •Security Violations •Sexual Behavior experience and the services he can •Drug Involvement •Foreign Influence provide to protect your person. security clearance please visit •Alcohol Consumption •Foreign Preference •Personal Conduct •Misuse of Information Technology SecurityClearanceDefenseLawyer.com Mike Hawkins, Agent Get life insurance that comes with someone local (me). 333 WhitesportDrSW, Ste 102 256-713-0221 [email protected] Huntsville, AL 35801 I’m heretohelp you protect your family’s financial future. ContactRon SykstusNOW! Bus: 256-883-8803 www.mikehawkinsinsurance.com LET’S TALK TODAY.

ATTORNEYS AT LAW•225 PRATT AVENUE •HUNTSVILLE•256-539-9899 •BondandBotes.com StateFarm Life InsuranceCompany(Not licensedinMA, NY or WI)StateFarmLifeand Accident AssuranceCompany(Licensed in NY and WI) Bloomington,IL 361632-1 No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. 1708148 357336-1 10 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence Community News

GHN itor hn

. . 6 7

COURTORDERED AUCTION Premium Grade PORCELAIN Single Family Home & PLANK TILE Wooded Building Lot $ ONLINE BIDDING ONLY: Ends Tues., Aug. 11 at 8PM 1.89 Single Family Home: 2231 Medaris Road, Huntsville, AL sq. ft. Wooded Building Lot: Stringfield Road, Huntsville, AL BARGAINSS GALOREEE

BOAT& OUTDOOR CARPET 2231 Medaris Road Stringfield Road Assorted Colors 3Bedrooms, 1Bath Single Family Home, 0.59 ±AcreLot on Stringfield Road, ¢ Excellent Income Producer, Wooded, Beautiful Building Site 88 Lakewood Manor S/D sq. ft. Bid NOW at www.HORTONAUCTION.com Thank you North Alabama forover32Years of Service. For moreinfo on this auction, call Scott Huber at 256-975-0640 Terms &Conditions: Real Estate: A10% Buyer’sPremium will be added to the highest bid to arrive at the final purchase price. Anonrefundable 20% deposit (escrow money) will be due auction day with the balance on or before30days at closing or 10 days past court approval. Disclaimers &Absence of Warranties: Information contained herein believed to be accurate but not guaran- teed by Horton Auction &Real Estate. In all transactions, the Auctioneers areacting as agents of the seller only. Property will be sold “As Is, WhereIs” with no guarantees expressed or implied by Horton Auction &Real Estate. All decisions of the Auctioneers are final. Announcements made auction day take precedence over all printed materials. Horton Auction &RealEstate Scott Huber,ALSL5284, 256-975-0640 Design 8719A AL Hwy53•Toney, AL 35773 Daniel Culps: CAI, Broker: Center 256-536-7497 ALSL5070, TNSL5890 HARE122020 . Madison County Probate #69757 256-536-7497 360446-1 - 12 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence Community News Armyleaders vow culture shift to erase sexual harassment

By JOSEPH LACDAN onlydothatbylistening and learning from during change,” McCarthywrote the same ArmyNewsService all of you.” dayonTwitter. The service has had ongoing efforts to Last summer Army leaders also took part WASHINGTON –The Army plans to eradicate sexual harassment/assault when in ajoint national discussion on sexual harass- takeextrameasures to combatsexual ha- the recent death of aSoldier pushed the ment and assault at the U.S. NavalAcademy. rassment and assault within its ranks,in- topic to the forefront again. There, leaders from each military branch and cluding changes to its promotion boards Spc. Vanessa Guillen wasreported miss- the service academies discussed prevention, and competitions,senior leaders said July ing April 22 and authorities found her re- intervention and identifying keybehaviors. 22. mains near Fort Hood, Texas,June 30 rul- Following the death of George Floyd in “First and foremost our focus is on pre- ing her death ahomicide. late May, nationwide protests forsocial jus- vention,”Secretary of the Army Ryan Mc- According to Guillen’s familylawyer, the tice and reform occurred. With ethnic mi- Carthysaid during avirtual town hall. 20-year-old told fellowSoldiers and friends norities comprising 39% of the Army,Mc- Situational questions on sexual harass- thatshe had been sexuallyharassed butdid Conville said Soldiers must also intervene ment and assault will be added to promo- not report it. during incidents of racial injustice. tion boards and Best Warrior competi- Army Chief of StaffGen. James McCo- Photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Castrovinci “Diversity is the strength of our Army,” tions thatquiz Soldiers on what actions to nville attended Guillen’s memorial services Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grin- McConville said. takeduring incidents,said Sgt. Maj. of the in Texas and met with her family. ston visits with 82nd Airborne Division Last month, the Army’s judge advocate Army Michael Grinston. “They were very angry.They’re heart- Soldiersastheygothrough Expert general and provost marshal general ordered Starting next fiscal year,aspecial module broken,”McConville said. “They’re in alot Infantryand Soldier Badge training on areassessment of theservice’smilitary justice on building trust will also be implemented of pain because they sent us their daughter Fort Bragg,N.C., June 22. Grinston an- system to examine racial disparities. into the Army’s “This is My Squad” initia- and, quite frankly, we didn’t takecareof nounced changes to promotion boards Grinston recalled arecent conversation tive,aneffort thatfocuses on unit cohesion, her. and Best Warrior competitions to help with aBlack master sergeant wherethe ser- Grinston added. “Wehavetofind out what happened and combat sexual harassment and assault geant major mentioned thatheand other Additionally, the service will prioritize we have to makesurethatsomething like during atown hall July 22. Army leaders don’t “see” race and instead improving race relations within the force. thatneverhappens to one of our Soldiers. onlysee Army “green.” The Army looks to increase its dialogue This is not whoweare.This is not what we incidents to their chain of command. “He said, ‘When yousay that, youdon’t and discussions with Soldiers of different areabout.” “WhatIneed every leader to do is to see all of me,’”Grinston said. ethnic backgrounds. McConville said the Army must have a teach our Soldiers –toteach our leaders – The master sergeant added when he takes “These arethings thatwehavetoaddress cultureshift whereSoldiers takeamoreac- thatthey must intervene,” McConville said. offhis uniformthathemight be treated dif- and takevery decisive and quick action on tive role in the prevention of sexual harass- After speaking with Soldiers stationed at ferentlyasanAfrican American. and improve,”McCarthysaid. “Wecan ment and assault, as well as quicklyreport Fort Hood during avirtual meeting, Grin- McCarthyencouraged Soldiers to learn ston said Army leadership is considering about the backgrounds of their peers,espe- additional security measures such as adding ciallythose of adifferent ethnicity to them. security cameras in parking lots. Something simplyasasking fellowSoldiers And following aconversation with about howthey grew up can be apositive League of United Latin American Citizens step toward understanding, he said. representatives, McCarthyordered an inde- “Everybodyinthe formation has to find pendent assessment of Fort Hood’scom- the right venueand they have to be will- mand July 10, according to news reports. ing to listen and learn from each other,” “Wehavetolisten in order to create en- McCarthysaid.

OFF COUNTYROAD 131 ·BRYANT, ALABAMA ONLINE BIDDINGONLYAUCTION ervice o ou is our first onsider CLOSES TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH ·7PM BID ONLINE AT WWW.FOWLERAUCTION.COM PRY ER HO The 128 Acre± tract will be offered and sold as awhole. A 4 1 i l Pkwy NW|Hutsville | 256- 357435-1 50' easement leads from County Road 131 to our property. Enjoy all the benefits the land has to offer ... Forprofessional tick ·40Acres± of cut-over timber land and mosquito control, ·80Acres± of current timber ·Potential coal opportunity giveusacall ·Excellent haven for wildlife Undeveloped real estate is arare commodity that 256-907-8493 would be ashame to overlook. or contactusonline today mosquitosquad.com

Please view Terms &Conditions on our website at www.fowlerauction. In all transactions, the Auctioneers are acting as agents for our Sellers only.All items are always sold “As Is, $25 OFF Where Is” without guarantee or warranty from Fowler Auction &Real Estate Service, Inc. 360299-1 USEDISCOUNT CODE RR25 WWW.FOWLERAUCTION.COM [email protected] 359492-1 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 13 MilitaryScene Arm yvalues begin with loyalty,sustaining readiness

By KARI HAWKINS ArmyMateriel Command Public Affairs

Most federal employees remember the Importance of Army values moment on their in-processing daywhen Part 1inseries they raised their right hand and pledged their allegiance to the U.S. Constitution. No other organization requires such an oath of loyalty from their employees.For ment and the Army should be enough, Army civilians and Soldiers,thatallegiance Harris said, to instill asense of loyalty to is taken astep further with their pledge to the organization, particularly during the the Army Civilian Corps Creed and the Sol- COVID-19 pandemic and atime of high dier’sCreed, respectively.Within the creed, unemployment. But loyalty should also employees promise to live theArmyvalues stem from the “moral obligation to uphold of loyalty,duty,respect, selfless service, the Constitution and what it stands for, as honor,integrity and personal courage. well as from the need to support our em- Of those sevenArmyvalues,loyalty ployer’s–the Army’s –mission and to sup- leads the others,asexhibited by employee port our co-workers,who we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with to provide everything commitment to the Army’s readiness mis- fi sion. At Army Materiel Command, Army’s the war ghter needs,” she said. largest civilian employer, the loyalty of its The Army Civilian Corps Creed, estab- workforceisvital to building the employee lished in 2006 by the Secretary and Chief teams it needs to continue its success in sus- of Staffofthe Army,formalized a230-year tainment and logistics. recordofCivilian service thatisacritical Photo by RobertL.Fisher component of the Army total forcestruc- “Loyalty is afoundation foracultureof than taking on anew job. All employees can be leaders,but the best teamwork, and aworkenvironment where ture. It also re-emphasized the importance “It’sacalling, and the importance of employeeleaders arethose whounderstand everyone is treated with dignity and re- of loyalty to the Army,its team of Soldiers spect,”AMC Human Resources (G-1) As- and Civilians,and to its mission; the Civil- the oath and the creed is central to what the importance of loyalty to their organiza- ian’s commitment to selfless service in the we do,” Dimitri said. “ArmyCivilians area tion and their mission, Chestang said. sistant Deputy Carlen Chestang said. fi “When thereisloyalty to the organiza- performance of duties; and the value placed keyelement of stability and continuity dur- “The Civilian creed de nes what it means tion and to co-workers,and between super- in the skills and abilities thatcivilians con- ing warand peace in supporting America’s to be loyaltothe Army andits values,” he visors and employees,then thereisalevelof tribute to the success of the mission. Soldiers.Wemakeapositive difference and said. “Two things in particular stand out in trust among team members,and the ability “The Army values identified in the creed we should takeour support to the mission the civilian creed. First, is dedication to the to adapt and overcome anyobstacle that unite all Army Civiliansand enableus, seriously.” Army Soldier and to the Army team. Sec- gets in the wayofsupporting the common when we truly followthem, to be an effec- Supervisors arekey to setting an exam- ond, is dedication to the mission. If you goal of Army readiness.” tive team in supporting America’sarmed ple of loyalty fortheir employees to follow, have those,everything else will fall into ForanArmyprofessional, loyalty defines forces and accomplishing our missions.The agreed Chestang, Dimitri and Harris.In place and the mission will be accom- them as an employeewho “places their pro- oath and creed remind us thatpublic service turn, their loyalty growsthe loyalty of em- plished.” fessional obligations and commitments be- isn’t just ajob,it’ssomething more, and that ployees. Editor’snote: This is the firstinaseven- fore personal ones and faithfullyserves the something morebegins with loyalty,” Dimi- “Leaders earn subordinates’ loyalty by partseries on ArmyMateriel Command’s country,the Army andtheir organization,” tri said. enabling them to performwell, treating enduring commitment to the Armyvalues AMC Human Resources Officer Tom The current version of theSoldier’sCreed them fairly and living the Army values,” as the organization celebrates its 58th Dimitri said. “Our loyalty builds astrong wasbuilt on the principles of the Warrior Dimitri said. birthday in August. and readyArmycivilian team thatenables Ethos programand approved in 2003. The the Army to deter threats,and fight and win introduction of the Soldier’sCreed kicked America’swars.Allegiance to the Constitu- offacampaign known as “Task ForceSol- In this section... dier” and reflects aleadership commitment tion transcends political parties,political COMMANDER EXPRESSES COMMITMENT TO PROJECT PAGE 14 beliefs and current supervisory chains.” to ensureSoldiers areprepared forcombat The moreanemployeebelievesintheir and embodythe Warrior Ethos.Itincludes SPACEDEFENSE ENTERPRISE EXCEEDS ENLISTMENT GOAL PAGE 16 organization, its mission and the contribu- acommitment to the Army values. SENIOR ENLISTED SOLDIER CAPS 33 YEARS OF SERVICE PAGE 17 tions they maketowardachieving its goals, Even though Army Civilians and Sol- GENERAL OFFICER HONORS CONTRACTOR IN KUWAIT PAGE 18 the morethey arelikelytofeel adeep sense diers come from all walks of life,they are WALKER JOINS NASA’S RANKS OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES PAGE 19 of loyalty,AMC Supervisory Human Re- bound in principle by their creed. ASTRONAUTS TAKE SPACEWALKS TO UPGRADE STATION PAGE 20 sources Specialist Charanne Harris said. “Each and every word of the creed reso- “I am devoted to the nation and to the nates with me.Itrepresents apromise Ihave LEADERS UPDATEWORKFORCE IN VIRTUAL TOWN HALL PAGE 21 Army mission, and thatleads to my devo- made to the federal government and to RETIRED ASTRONAUT SHARES TIPS FOR CONTROLLING RISK PAGE 22 tion to the men and women whoserveour the Army.Itstands as amoral compass to NASA PLANETARYSCIENTIST STUDIES CRATER ON MARS PAGE 23 country,and to the employees whoIwork guide everydayactions,” Harris said. MARSHALL TEAMS SEND LAUNCH HARDWARE TO KENNEDYPAGE24 with to support the needs of ourSoldiers,” ForChestang, Dimitri and Harris,it’s NASA MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM CULTIVATES TALENT PAGE 25 she said. important to emphasizetonewAMC em- STRATEGIC OPS TO SHAPE ELECTROMAGNETIC CAPABILITIES PAGE 27 Being employed by thefederal govern- ployees that joining the Army team is more 14 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence MilitaryScene AMC commander expresses organization’scommitment to Project Inclusion

By KARIHAWKINS ArmyMateriel Command Public Affairs

The newcommander of the Army Materiel Com- mand charged his 11 subordinate commanders and senior staffwith building an understanding, accep- tance and implementation of diversity and inclusion actions throughout all aspects of the organization’s enterprise. Making his comments during aJuly23Project In- clusion meeting with senior leaders,AMC commander Gen. Ed Dalysaid the nation’s recent civil unrest requires the Army to doathorough self-assessment of policies and procedures to ensureaworkenvironment free of discrimination and racism. In support, AMC commanders will do the same within their organizations. “I want to get to the point wherewecan showvis- ible effects of our diversity and inclusion policies,” Dalytold his commanders via video teleconference. “I am a firm believerinthe powerofdiversity and inclusion. Myself and this command will be 1,000% in See Project on page 15

Army photo Whether Soldier or civilian, the Army Materiel Com- mand’snew Commander Gen. Ed Daly is working with his command team to ensure diversity and inclusion throughout the organization’senterprise. AMC is following the guidance set out in the Army’s Project Inclusion.

LEGENDARY LEGENDARY FUN FOOD ALL MILITARY YOUR MEAL! MilitaryScene Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 15

actions thunder.” Project The commanders reviewedthe Army’s Project Inclusion guidance thatincludes Continued from page 14 fostering aculturebuilt on trust, promoting an equitableand inclusive environment thatsupports building diverse,adaptive and cohesive teams,and creating safe spaces synch with Army leaders on this as we all work together to become amorepowerful whereSoldiers and civilians can have candid conversations about race and their ex- organization. AMC has the ability to demonstrateits leadership role in this forthe periences. Army.” Dalyurged leaders to set the right tone within their commands.Inthe next 30 days, During the meeting, the senior leaders reviewedguidance from Secretary of De- he asked them to develop action plans to deliverdiversity and inclusion programs fense MarkEsper related to immediate actions to be taken to address diversity,inclu- thatencourageleader awareness and commitment, provide education and training, sion and equal opportunity in the military services; aletter focused on the Army’s and communicate principles of diversity and inclusion among the workforce. response to recent civil unrest as signed by Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy, “Weall need to try to understand, to learn and to move forwardtogether,” Daly Chief of Staffofthe Army Gen.James McConville and Sgt. Maj. of the Army said. “We’ve got to look at not just the hereand now, butthe future. Howdowe Michael Grinston; Army policy regarding public displayand depiction of flags; and change the equation so thereismorediversity and inclusion? Howdowebuild the other information related to the Army’s Project Inclusion. workforcefor the future? This is atalent management piece as much as it is adevel- “Wemust all understand the importance of taking careofpeople,” Dalysaid. opment and inclusion piece.They areinextricablyconnected.” “The business of the Army is people.Diversity is our strength and is absolutelycriti- Dalywants AMC to be aleader across the Army in developing an “inclusive envi- cal to optimizing effects in defending our nation and our democracy.” ronment free of anytype of racism, sexual harassment and assault, and other things Under Daly’sleadership,AMC commanders and senior staffwill focus on: un- thatdestroy confidence and put people in abad place mentally. We need to under- derstanding, communicating and caring about employees in an effort to reduce the stand the people in our squad –who they are, what they aredoing, what their goals number of suicides within the Army workforce; eliminating sexual harassment and are.” sexual assault in the workplace; and ridding the workplace of racial discrimination. While commanders,leaders and supervisors maynot intentionallytreat an em- “Discrimination and racism erode trust. Unfortunately, thereisstill some racial ployeeunfairly,theremay be blind spots thatneed to be examined, he said. Like- bias in our formations.Unfortunately, there arestill pockets of discrimination across wise,commanders,leaders and supervisors aren’t expected to change perceptions, the Army,” Dalysaid. “Weneed to understand the magnitude of this problem. We butthey should understand the perceptions of their team members,and provide must focus on the prevention of suicides,sexual harassment and assault, and dis- every employeewith the best opportunities,development, training, education and crimination in our workplace.Wejust can’t talk about it because wordswhisper, mentorship.

APOLLO Buy •Sell •Trade WHEN WE WENT TO THE MOON Exhibit Now Open

Search thousandsthousands of Classifiedifieds!Clas! ss

RocketCenterUSA 361567-1 16 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence MilitaryScene Space defense enterprise exceeds enlistment goal By MIKAYLA MAST Cruz also said retention can provide con- communication and treating others the way Space and Missile Defense Command tinuity forSMDC,guaranteeing the com- youwant to be treated.” Public Affairs mand will have futureleaders to train and Cruz said retention is aboveall ateam ef- mentor the next generation of SMDC Sol- fort, often starting with asquad leader,sec- The Army sets retention goals forits orga- diers. tion sergeant, platoon sergeant or first ser- nizations each year,and this year the Space When it comes to retention, Cruz puts geant. and Missile Defense Command not only himself in the Soldiers’ shoes and speaks “The noncommissioned officers and of- met, butexceeded its designated goal. honestlywith them. ficers in our formation have done an out- Master Sgt. Jose Cruz, retention offi- “Asasenior leader,I’veneverforgotten standing job retaining our Soldiers through cer,SMDC,said the command wasableto whereIcame from and the challenges Ifaced mentorships and counseling,”hesaid. “Re- exceed their retention goal this fiscal year as Iclimbed the enlisted ranks,” Cruz said. tention is neveraone-man show, it is ateam through teamworkand open communica- “When Ispeak to Soldiers,Ihavetoearn effort.” tion with Soldiers. their respect and confidence.You have to Nowthatthe retention goal has been met, “Our over production on retention can Army photo treatevery Soldier howyou want to be treat- Cruz said it is time hit the ground running be contributed to the leaders we have on our Master Sgt. Jose Cruz, retention offi- ed and be the straight shooter with them.” to accomplish the next mission: next year’s team whotook the time to communicate cer,Space and Missile Defense Com- Cruz said retention is all about talking to retention mission. with their Soldiers whowereintheir reenlist- mand, says the command exceeded its Soldiers and learning about their personal “Exceeding the mission forSMDC means ment opportunity window,”Cruz said. “It retention goal this fiscal year through goals.Hesaid he speaks the truth and writes we have met and exceeded what the head- wasacollaborative effort with all parties.” teamworkand open communication contracts based on each Soldier’spersonal quarters of theDepartment of theArmy Cruz’steam exceeded SMDC’sgoals, with Soldiers. goals and their preference of their reenlist- had assigned to this command,”Cruz said. meeting 107% of thegoal for fiscal year 2020 “Without enlisted Soldiers,the Army ment options. “Mission complete.Now it is time to prepare expiration termofservice cohort Soldiers re- won’thaveaforce to manage or carry out of- After 16 years as acareer counselor,Cruz forour newretention mission thatstarts Oct. enlistment, and achieving 102% of the goal ficers’ intent,”Cruz said. “Enlisted Soldiers said he learned to work hard to earn the re- 1, 2020.” for fiscal year 2021 ETS cohort Soldiers.On arethe backbone of the Army.Byretain- spect of the Soldiers with whom he works. Cruz said exceeding the retention goal dis- Sept. 30, they will determine the final out- ing quality Soldiers in our formation, it will “My rank doesn’t define me,but my ac- plays thatSMDC has awinning attitude. come. ensureour establishment has the Soldiers tions do,” Cruz said. “I strive forSoldiers to “We’ve recognized and proven thatfuture Cruz said retention is important to SMDC needed to fight our futurewars,resulting in a respect me as aperson and not just because retention missions issued by HQDA can be and the Army because it directlyimpacts en- balanced and stableforce in order to deploy, of my title.Thatrespect, trust and confidence accomplished as acollective unit,”hesaid. listed readiness and Army end strength. engage and destroy the enemy.” has to be earned every single time,through “If it canbedone once,itcan be done again.”

Join theaward-winningteamfor theHQArmyContracting Command (ACC)Chief Information OfficerG2/G6 IT Support Servicescontract! Exeter is actively recruitingfor thefollowing positions: •BusinessSystems Analyst/Data Analyst •Project Manager,Sr •Web Developer •SharePoint Developer •InformationAssurance/Security Engineer

Visitour webpageatwww.exetergov.com, Facebook,and LinkedIn To learnmoreabout this trulyunique veteran-ownedbusiness. 361615-1 MilitaryScene Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 17 Senior enlisted Soldier caps 33 years of service By RICHARD BUMGARDNER military. Security Assistance Command Public Affairs “Gen. Dalymentioned my 33 years of service,however,itisactuallyalmost 53 The Security Assistance Command, years,” Canada explained. “My father and the Army security assistance enter- wasmilitary and I’ve been apart of the prise,said goodbye and best wishes to military familyall my life (having been a USASAC’sdeparting Command Sgt. military dependent for18years); it’sin Maj. Gene Canada, July 17. my DNA.” Gen. Ed Daly, Army Materiel Com- “It was33years agowhen Idiscussed mand’scommander,hosted the event as my decision to come into the military Canada retired after 33 years of service. with my dad,” Canada said reflecting on “I am honored to be able to preside thatlong agoconversation. over this ceremony,”Dalysaid. “It’sbit- “He approved of my decision to join tersweet as on one hand we aregoing to the Army,eventhough my dadwas a bid farewell to agreat warrior,agreat sailor.The theme in our house was‘Go Soldier,agreatleader,and agreat man Navy,beatArmy.’Hegavemeadvice that of character,and on the other hand, we Iwill neverforget; I’ve told my sons the areheretocelebratethis greatnoncom- same thing, My dad said ‘Son, stick with missioned officer’scareer after 33 years it evenwhen times get difficult and you in the U.S. Army. want to quit.’ If he were here, he would “This ceremonyismuch morethan a be proud to knowthatIstuck with it.” ceremony, it is acelebration of 33 years Canada also reflected on the chance of selfless service to the U.S. Army.” encounter with arecruiter whovisited Dalyreflected thatCanada’sdistin- the Canada household looking forhis guished career didn’t happen by chance, older brother,Larry Jr., known as Big rather thatitwas based on arich tradi- Mike. tion of service in Canada’sfamilythat “If Mikehad been home on the day Photo by TerriStover formed the foundation to whoheisto- the recruiter came knocking, Imight not Gen. Ed Daly,commander of Army Materiel Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. day. have joined the Army,” Canada joked. Gene Canada, Security Assistance Command’sformer command sergeant major, Knowing thatselfless service ranin “Thanks fornot being there, Mike!” listen to aLegion of Merit awards citation at aretirement ceremonyhonoring the Canada family, Dalywent on to rec- As Canada reflected on his career,he Canada’s33yearsofservice. He served as the third command sergeant major in ognizeCanada’sgrandfather whoserved told the audience about aquote from USASAC’s55-year history, and earlier in the dayturned over his responsibilities in Vietnam, his father,Chief Petty Of- Maya Angelou thatstruck him early in to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Sean Rice. ficer Larry Sr., whogavemorethan 24 his life and follows him to this day. years to the Air Forceand Navy,and two “Maya Angelou once said ‘I’ve uncles whoserved in the Navy and Ma- learned thatpeople will forget what you rine Corps. said, people will forget what youdid, but “Through the example of your father, people will neverforget howyou made and the guidance of your late mother, them feel.’” Georgia, whoalso worked at the Navy “She had it right,”Canada said. Exchange and Army and Air ForceEx- “During my career,Ibuilt relationships change Service formorethan 30 years, by treating everyone with dignity and thatreallydeveloped your values and respect, as well as understanding the beliefs,” Dalysaid. “It reallycemented importance of diversity.AsanAfrican your standards,discipline,integrity and American, whohas been aSoldier for33 character thatImentioned earlier.” years,Iamproud of our Army’s efforts Canada, whoretires as onlythe third in acknowledging the importance of di- command sergeant major in USASAC’s versity.Our Army’s effort in diversity 55-year history,thanked his four chil- have trulymade us Army Strong. dren and wife,Lawanda, aformer Army “Westill have work to be done,how- supplySoldier herself,for their sacrifices ever, Iamconfident thatour Army will over his long career. continue to lead the waytochange cer- “Asmost areaware,it’shardbe- tain mindsets and foster aclimate of in- ing amilitary spouse,especiallywhen clusion and understanding.” their Soldier is deployed,”Canada said. As Canada ends his career at the pin- “Wanda, Itrulyappreciate everything nacle of the enlisted corps hierarchy, he you’ve done forour familyand me; from knows thatthe Canada name is still be- the time we first met on that field at Fort ing proudlydisplayedonanArmyuni- Carson (doing post cleanup details), I form,and carrying on the family’srich knewyou were my forever love.You sac- tradition of service. rificed your military career to ensureour His oldest son, Spc. DevonCanada, is familywas taken careof, and youwere serving overseas with the Army Dental trulyabetter Soldier than Icould ever Command, taking careofSoldiers and be.” their families. Canada lost his parents manyyears “Our familyisafamilyofservice,” agobut credits his mom and dad forgiv- Canada, aSoldier forlife,said. “Army ing him the fortitude to stick with the Strong!” 18 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence MilitaryScene

deployedinsupport of severaloperations,includ- Ceremony ing Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Operation Iraqi General officer honors Continued from page 1 Freedom, Operation NewDawn, Operation Odyssey Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom. Delgado driving operational and tactical readiness,hesaid. rejoined the AMC enterprise after serving as the se- contractor in Kuwait Among Mansker’saccomplishments areguiding nior enlisted adviser forU.S.ArmyNorth. By Security Assistance CommandPublicAffairs the command through the largest reorganization in Dalygaveawarmwelcome to Delgado and his its history,improving the quality of life forSoldiers family. William Holloway, Security Assistance Com- and their families,and equipping the Army by ensur- “I look forwardtoserving shoulder to shoulder mand’sliaison officer to Combined Joint Task ing the workforce’sfocus on the number one Army with youagain as youworkthrough this command Force/1st Theater Sustainment Command in Ku- and build on the greatachievements Command Sgt. wait, has receivedaLetter of Appreciation forajob priority: readiness. well-done. “He is without adoubt one of the best NCOs in Maj. Mansker and Gen. (Gus) Perna (former AMC The letter wassigned by Lt. Gen. Robert White, our Army,” Dalysaid, reflecting on Mansker’stime commander) have alreadystarted,”Dalysaid. “You CJTF-Operation Inherent Resolve. as command sergeant major.“He has left alegacy arethe right noncommissioned officer to carry on the Holloway, aProject XYZ/SIGMATEK contrac- thathas positively impacted tens of thousands of torch and futureofthis organization and Iamproud tor,“supports USASAC’smission to provide secu- Soldiers,families and Department of the Army Civil- to servewith you. Yo uare one of the best the Army rity assistance and foreign military sales expertise ians,not onlyinthe past three years,but throughout has to offer and it is greattohaveyou back home.” to our critical customers and foreign partners,” said Mansker concluded his last fewmoments as AMC’s Frederick Heaggans,deputy director of CENT- his almost 35 years in service.” COM Regional Operations at USASAC. Delgado also offered wordsofadmiration for command sergeant major by offering Delgado one The CJTF-OIR workstodefeatthe Islamic State Mansker. piece of advice. in Iraq and Syria. IT provides flexible and efficient “Command Sgt. Maj. Mansker,your wise counsel “Every Soldier,civilian and contractor is the power means to enablethe Alliance to generateforces at and dedication to further the strategic mission sets the of this command,”hesaid. “Takecareofthis incred- short notice,providing rapidlydeployable, multi- example forour AMC leaders,” Delgado said. “You ible workforce. They areimportant. Take careofour national, multiservice task forces with appropriate command and control arrangements. areatrue servant leader and Ipromise to continue to Army and this nation.” embodythe high standards youhaveset.” Editor’snote: Following the changeofresponsibility, Delgado,aNew Yo rk City native,isnostranger to Gen. Ed Dalyhosted aretirement ceremonyfor Com- the AMC enterprise or Redstone Arsenal. Previously, mand Sgt. Maj. Rodger Mansker.Mansker retired Delgado served as AMC’sG-3 sergeant major and from the Armywith morethan 34 yearsofservice. MilitaryScene Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 19 A ngelia Walker joins NASA’s ranks of senior executives By NASA’sMarshall SpaceFlight Center risk management of NASA spacecraft and propulsion elements while influencing the corecompetencies of safety, Angelia Walker has been appointed to the Senior Ex- quality,reliability and softwareassurance forMarshall. ecutive Service position of director of the Spacecraft \Walker transferred to Marshall’sEngineering Direc- and Vehicle Systems Department in the Engineering torateastechnical assistant to the engineering director, DirectorateatMarshall Space Flight Center.She will whereshe helped assurethe technical excellence of all assume the position Aug. 31, at the retirement of Char- Marshall programs and projects.Walker wasthe space lie Finnegan, the department’scurrent director. shuttle propulsion elements deputy chief engineer – The Senior Executive Service is the personnel system contributing greatlytothe technical excellence of the covering most of the top managerial positions in fed- design, modification, and implementation of technical eral agencies. requirements and hardwarefor all space shuttle propul- Walker,who has been deputy director of the Space- sion elements.Prior to her current role,she waschief craft and Vehicle Systems Department since May2019, of the Systems Engineering and Integration Division, is a32-year NASA veteran. Since the start of her NASA providing systems engineering resources and technical career in 1987, she has held multiple positions in Mar- guidance forthe integration of the Space Launch Sys- shall’sSafety &Mission Assurance and Engineering tem at the vehicle and element levels.Walker completed directorates.Walker spent her first 20 years supporting adetail assignment as acting associate director of en- the space shuttle hardwarepropulsion elements’ readi- gineering at KennedySpace Center,aswell as adetail ness for flight. She wasNASA’s first African American assignment providing technical support to Marshall’s female quality engineer forthe solid rocket booster and director,deputy director,and associate directors. space shuttle main engine elements. Walker has earned aSpace Flight Awareness Hon- She wassenior Safety &Mission Assurance manager oree award; aNASA Exceptional Leadership Medal; forthe main engine elements alternate turbopumps at the aSilver Snoopyaward,which honors NASA civil ser- Pratt &Whitney Resident Office in West Palm Beach, vants and contractors chosen by the astronaut corps Florida. She wasalso lead Safety &Mission Assurance foroutstanding service to human spaceflight; multiple engineer at the Resident Office at Boeing in Huntsville for Director’sCommendations; and anumber of Special the Space Station Freedom Development and Produc- Service and Group Achievement awards. tion contract. As manager of the Safety,Reliability,and Walker and her husband, Sam, reside in Madison. Quality Assurance Policy and Assessment Department, They have adaughter,Kristen Walker Glover, and two Angelia Walker she conducted independent assessments and continuous granddaughters,Zoe and Noa. Summer’sHere With Sizzling Hot Deals! Thanks We at M. A. Jackson Co. Salute You! July Savings 20% OFF

(for alimited time with this coupon*)

256-428-1983

ME IMP www.majacksonco.com |256-739-0317 ConditionedAirSolutions.com HVAC AL #08093 REF AL #52466 20 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence MilitaryScene As tronauts takespacewalks Bonus to upgrade space station By NASA’s Marshall SpaceFlight Center Points NASA astronauts Chris Cassidyand 10k Bob Behnken completed spacewalks July 16 and July 21 to upgrade multi- when you spend $3,000 in the ple systems on the International Space Station and prepareother external sites 1 forfuturework. first 90 days ($150 value!) On July 16, their six-hour excur- sion outside the orbiting outpost completed battery replacement forthe so- No Annual Fee2 |Competitive Rates |Unlimited Rewards lar arraysonthe starboardtruss.The work completes a31/2-year effort to NASA photo upgrade the space station’s powersys- Bob Behnken, left with red stripe on tem. In total, 24 newlithium-ion bat- shoulder,and Chris Cassidy workonthe teries and adapter plates replaced 48 International Space Station during a aging nickel-hydrogen batteries.The spacewalk July 21. batteries storepower generated by the station’s solar arraystoprovide power Tranquility module forthe futurear- REDSTONE’S to the science labs and experiments – rivalofthe Nanoracks commercial air- ® aided and overseen by Payload Opera- lock, which will be used to deploycom- VISA SIGNATURE tions Integration Center personnel at mercial and government-sponsored NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center payloads into space.Their last task was –evenwhen the station is out of direct to route Ethernet cables and remove a Apply in online banking today. sunlight, circling behind Earth during lens filter from an external camera. orbital night. Behnken and Cassidyalso conduct- The astronauts completed multiple ed spacewalks on July 1and June 26. tasks during a five-hour,29-minute Both astronauts have completed 10 spacewalk July 21.First, they installed spacewalks.They join Michael Lopez- 800-234-1234 |redfcu.org twoRobotic External Leak Locator Alergria and Peggy Whitson as the units thatspace station robots can onlyU.S.astronauts to reach thatmile- use to detect ammonia leaks.Am- stone.Behnken has spent 61 hours,10 ® ® Must be aRedstone Federal Credit Union (RFCU )member to obtain aloan. Must be eligible monia is used to operatethe station’s minutes on spacewalks,and Cassidy for membership and open asharesavings account to join RFCU. $5 minimum balance is required cooling system. Behnken and Cassidy has logged 54 hours,51minutes. to open asharesavings account and must be maintained in sharesavings account at all times. All annual percentage rates (APRs) arebased on creditworthiness at account opening. Variable APRs then removedtwo fixtures from part of Space station crew members have vary with U.S. Prime Rate. Rates, terms, and conditions aresubject to change without notice. the station’s truss that were used dur- conducted 231 spacewalks in support Other restrictions may apply.RFCU is an Equal Credit Opportunity Lender.Must have online ing ground processing of the solar ar- of assembly and maintenance of the banking and PIN/passwordtoaccess online application. rays beforetheir launch. The pair also station, totaling 60 days,12hours and 1Youwill receive 10,000 MyChoice Rewards bonus points when you spend $3,000. To qualify and worked to preparethe outside of the 3minutes. receive the bonus MyChoice Rewards points, you must charge the qualifying amount or morein purchases (minus returns, credits, and adjustments) within the first 90 days from account opening (promotional period), using your Redstone Visa Signaturecredit card. The bonus MyChoice Rewards points do not apply to balance transfers, credit cardchecks, or overdrafts. Your Redstone Visa Signaturecredit cardmust be open and in good standing at the time of bonus MyChoice Rewards points fulfillment. Allow 45 days after promotional period has ended for 20 Year Financing bonus MyChoice Rewards points to post to your account. Visit www.redfcu.org/personal/credits-cards/visa-signature/ for moreinformation about how to earn points through the MyChoice Available Rewards Program. For existing cardholders, log in to online banking for terms and conditions of MyChoice Rewards program.

2As of July 1, 2020, the annual percentage rates (APR) for variable rate products areaslow as 8.00% –11.50% (Visa Signature). Variable APRs will vary with the U.S. Prime Rate. Rates, terms, and conditions aresubject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.RFCU is an Fiberglass Dealer Equal Credit Opportunity Lender.

Must have online banking and PIN/passwordtoaccess online application. ® Visa is aregistered trademark of Visa International Services Association.

This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. OF MADISON

357402-1 256-533-POOL 7445 HWY72W•valleypoolsofmadison.com MilitaryScene Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 21 Marshall leaders update workforce in fourth virtual town hall

By ADAM FARRAGUT thorization. So far,roughly80tasks and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center nearly 900 team members have been authorized foron-site work. Marshall Space Flight Center held Despite the unconventional circum- its fourth virtual town hall meeting July stances,Marshall team members have 14 as the center continued to navigate accomplished agreat deal while working the unique circumstances brought upon in alimited on-site capacity.Singer and by COVID-19. Marshall Director Jody Miley detailed severalcenter and agency Singer and Associate Director Steve Mi- milestones,including completion of the ley touched upon commonlyasked ques- Artemis ISpace Launch System struc- tions from the workforceand discussed tural testing campaign; the arrivaland the ongoing efforts to resume certain on- start of assembly of 10 booster segments site activities. at NASA’s KennedySpace Center;the NASA photo “Westill arevery closelymonitoring ongoing Green Runtest series of tests Marshall Director Jody Singer and Associate Director Steve Mileyupdate team the situation and we’reworking very at NASA’s Stennis Space Center;and membersvia avirtual town hall. hardtomakesurewekeep yousafe when the nonstop International Space Station youcome on boardthe center,” Singer science support from the Payload Op- distancing, the importance of wearing tious about using our masks and staying said. “We’re also making surewe’re turn- erations Integration Center at Marshall. face coverings,and diligent handwash- physicallydistant, it’sgoing to help all ing on critical activities as we go along, Employees at NASA’s Michoud Assem- ing and cleaning practices while working of us in the long term. Jody is leading us butthereisadefinite protocol thatwe blyFacility arealso making progress on on-site,toensuring team members have and the whole team is working together fi aredoing when we turn on these tasks.” the Artemis II corestage hardwareand access to their of ce chair while tele- to do everything we can to protect your “We’re looking at this from amethodi- engines. working, Singer and Miley continued to health, butwhen it reallycomes right cal, risk-based approach,”Miley added. Singer also thanked team members reiteratethe importance of making sure “All in an effort to keep everyone safe fortheir efforts to fight COVID-19 in in every employeeissafe while continuing down to it, youare most responsible for and healthyeventhough we’returning their communities and urged everyone to Marshall’smission. your ownhealth and safety.” on morework.” consider supporting the Feds Feed Fam- “Whether you’re working on-site or at Editor’snote: Adam Farragut, an Miley also explained howeach newly ilies food drive. home,Ireallywant to urge youtocon- ASRCFederal/Analytical Services em- activated task goes through arigorous Throughout the town hall, safety was tinue to be vigilant about safety proce- ployee, supports the Office of Strategic decision-making process prior to au- the primary theme.Fromproper social dures,” Miley said. “If we all staycau- Analysis &Communications.

We’vegot some bigboots to ﬁll. Schwab is proud to be theexclusiveprovider of wealth managementand investmentbrokerage services for USAA members. To themen and women whohave servedour country—andtheirfamilies—it’sour honor to be part of your lives and your ﬁnancialfuture.

Because we sharethe guidingprinciple of putting clientsﬁrst, youcan still expect to receivethe service, value, andintegrity youdeserve.And youcan be assuredofour unwavering commitmenttoyou,yourfamily, and themilitarycommunity.

Together,westand readytoserve you.

CharlesR.Schwab ThomasB.Fargo Chairman &Founder Admiral,U.S.Navy(Ret.) The CharlesSchwabCorporation Chairman of theBoard,USAA

USAA means United ServicesAutomobileAssociationand itsaffiliates. Use of theterm “member” or “membership” refers to membershipinUSAAMembershipServices anddoesnot conveyany legalorownershiprightsinUSAA. Restrictions apply andaresubject to change. USAA InvestmentServices Company(ISCO),aregisteredbroker-dealer and aregisteredinvestmentadviser,providesreferraland marketingservices on behalf of CharlesSchwab&Co.,Inc.(Schwab), adually registeredinvestmentadviserand broker-dealer. Schwab compensates ISCO forthese services. ©2020USAA. 271566 -0620 361626-1 22 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence MilitaryScene Retired astronaut shares Roscoe&Max Lagasse tips for controlling risk By WILL BRYAN “Meet Roscoe and Max Lagasse NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center who arethe masters over Bert &Terri Lagasse,Redstone Perhaps no one in the spaceflight in- Arsenal RV Park Hosts. dustry experiences risk likethe astronauts whostrap themselves on top of Roscoe,left, is an eight-year-old thousands of gallonsofrocket fuel and Piebald Dachshund and Max, right, arevaulted through the atmosphereinto is aten-year-old Cream Brindle the void of space.Jim Wetherbee –are- dachshund. They love to play ball, tired navalaviator and NASA astronaut go RV’ing,morning walks, slide who flew six space shuttle missions,com- down park slides, go car-car, manding five of them –gaveavirtual puppuccinos, enjoying sun tanning Mission Success is in Our Hands talk and naps -- but their favorite is July 16 about risk management and his dinnertime! They enjoyhelping “Techniques forOperating Excellence.” NASA photo mom and dad greet RV’ers as they Wetherbee emphasized the importance Jim Wetherbee, center,speaks with arrive to the RV park.” of having the proper mental attitude for Shuttle Operations Director Bob Sieck, dealing with risk –whether building and left, and Launch Director Jim Har- flying rockets,driving down the road, or rington, following the landing of STS-86 simplywalking through agate. Afew of in 1997. Wetherbee commanded the his techniques include: mission, which flewonspace shuttle Develop and maintain risk awareness: Atlantis. Search forvulnerabilities in the system, maintain situational awareness,and an- Launch System rocket –was recognized ticipate the changing risk. with Marshall’s20th Golden Eagle Identify trigger steps: Points in the Award. The awardispresented to team 361510-1 checklist or procedures whereabsolute members whomakesignificant, identi- concentration is required. fiable contributions to flight safety and Performverification: Different types mission success. of verification areneeded fordifferent Marshall’sSafety &Mission Assur- scenarios. ance Directorate, with partner Jacobs Demand operating excellence from Engineering of Huntsville,promotes myself first (then inspireothers): Focus awareness and appreciation forthe con- on the quality of work;excellence will nections between employees’ everyday follow. activities,the overall success of NASA Wetherbee wasselected forthe astro- and Marshall missions,and the safety naut corps in 1984 and became an astro- of astronauts through the Mission Suc- naut in 1985. He held multiple leadership cess is in Our Hands program. The next positions at NASA’s Johnson Space Cen- scheduled talk is Oct. 15, featuring Mar- ter while as an astronaut and following shall’sLisa Watson-Morgan, program his last flight. He retired from the agency manager forNASA’s Human Landing in 2005. System. BeforeWetherbee’stalk, Jennifer Editor’snote: Will Bryan, an ASRC Zuckerman –aJacobs Engineering em- Federal/Analytical Services employee, ployeeatMarshall supporting the soft- supports the Office of Strategic Analysis ware certification forNASA’s Space &Communications.

Design Madison’sonly Funeral Home Center 16 Hughes Road, Madison, Alabama 35758 Availablebyphone 24/7 -256-325-5011 legacychapel.com 361636-1 MilitaryScene Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 23 NASA planetaryscientist studies crater on Mars

By RICKSMITH NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center Imagine fulfilling your life’sambition to exploreapreviouslyuncharted dried lakebed and the prehistoric riverdeltas thatonce emptied into it, carrying clayand other rich alluvial debris –and perhaps eventhe fossilized remains of ancient bio- organisms –thatcould help illustrateits long history. Nowimagine doing it roughly40-50 million miles from home,inawindswept crater on Mars. ForCalebFassett, aplanetary scientist at Marshall Space Flight Center,experi- encing thatjourney of discovery has been an ambition since his college days.And when NASA’s Mars 2020 mission launches to the RedPlanet on July 30,he’ll be watching with the rest of the worldasthe mission starts on its journey to unlock new secrets about Earth’ssister world. The Perseverance rover,amoresophisticated version of its predecessors Curiosity and Opportunity,boasts aphalanx of science instruments,23cameras and aheli- copter drone dubbed Ingenuity.InFebruary 2021, the rover will touch down in the previouslyunexplored Jezero crater to continue the work of NASA’s earlier rovers, charting the topography and geology of Mars in preparation forhuman missions to come. The crater offers ahost of science targets –potentiallyunlocking clues to past life on Mars,the makeup of its early environment billions of years ago, and geological and mineralogical history and processes detailed in Jezero’s rock strata. Officially named in 2007 –Jezeromeans “lake” in various Slavic languages –the site is roughly 30 miles in diameter and once wasthe site of standing water,assuggested by anet- work of fan-likedeltas emptying into the crater and rich claydeposits throughout. Courtesy photo Fassett has been pondering the crater since he discovereditin2004 as aplan- Teleworking from his home office, NASA planetaryscientist Caleb Fassett studies etary geosciences student at BrownUniversity in Providence,Rhode Island, wherehe optical images of the Jezero crater on Mars. earned his doctorateand master’singeological sciences in 2008 and then conducted post-doctoral research until 2011. There, he wrote apaper about Jezero,based on Mars Odyssey orbital images taken in 2001 and Mars Global Surveyor image and tion to his degrees from BrownUniversity,heholds abachelor’sinastrophysics and topography data captured beginning in 1999. Its findings led NASA to brieflycon- geosciences in 2002 from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. sider Jezero as apossible 2011 landing site forthe Mars Science Laboratory Curios- “I am incredibly fortunate to do this work with so manyimmenselytalented and ity rover.But rough terrain made thatinfeasible,based on the landing technology passionate people,” he said. “Using robotic proxies to forgeapathofexploration on availableatthe time. Mars is so thrilling. Just imagine howexciting it will be when we getthereinperson.” Since then, Fassett and his planetary science colleagues have been “waiting for Editor’snote: RickSmith, an ASRCFederal/Analytical Services employee, supports terrain hazardavoidance and navigation tech to catch up to the science and get us to the Office of Strategic Analysis &Communications. Jezero,” he said. “And nowithas.” Though mission science team selections haven’tyet been made,Fassett and dozens of other scientists whosubmitted proposals arewaiting, as launch nears,tosee if they will be tapped to join the team forPerseverance’sexcursion onto the RedPlanet. He admits the rock hound in him is pretty excited, regardless of whether his proposal is selected. “Geologicallyspeaking, the habitableenvironment thatexisted inside Jezero could be roughly3or4billion years old,”hesaid. “Wedon’t have access to manyrocks on Earth from thatera.Sothese studies could be reallyilluminating about the potential development of life on Mars and other planetary bodies in the early solar system.” “There’snothing likeagood origin story,” Fassett said. He’skeen to explorethe re- gion’s geomorphology,sedimentology,and mineralogy,and to learn the origin of its carbonate rocks.The formation of carbonate rocks,such as limestone or dolomite, usuallyinvolves water –and on Earth, this process is often biologicallymediated, or helped along by living marine organisms. “Finding definitive evidence of past life is unlikely, butitwould be an epic discovery,” he said. “With Perseverance’ssample handling and caching system, we’ll be able to collect samples foreventual retrievaland return to Earth, wherehigh-powered laboratories can identify eventhe tiniest fossilized bio-signatures.” Even if his proposal to be aparticipating scientist isn’t selected forPerseverance’s initial mission, Fassett is optimistic the rover will followinthe footsteps of its predecessors and experience along, science-enriching tenureonMars. “Opportunity wasdesigned fora90-daymission, which stretched into 15 years of remarkablediscovery,” he said. “And Curiosity is eight years in and still going strong. It found evidence of water on Mars and in 2014 made the first definitive identifica- tion of organics –the building blocks of life–butithasn’t stopped to rest on those laurels yet.” NASA photo Fassett, whojoined NASA full-time in 2016, previouslytaught planetary sciences This is Jezero crater on Mars, the landing site of NASA’s Mars2020 mission which at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley,Massachusetts,from2011-16. In addi- is set to launch July 30 and will arrive on MarsinFebruary2021. 24 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence MilitaryScene Marshall teams send space launch hardware toKennedy By NASA’sMarshall Space Flight Center built by Aerojet Rocketdyne of Sacramento,California, powers the interim cryogenic propulsion stage, built by Boeing and United Launch Alliance in Decatur. The in- Teams at Marshall Space Flight Center movedthe Artemis Ilaunch vehicle stage terim cryogenic propulsion stage accelerates NASA’s Orion spacecraft fast enough to adapter forNASA’s Space Launch System rocket onto the agency’sPegasus barge overcome Earth’sgravity and set it on aprecise trajectory to the Moon. Boeing also July 17. built the Artemis Icorestage at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility and thatstage is The adapter is the cone-shaped piece of hardwarethatconnects the rocket’score undergoing final Green Runtesting at Stennis Space Center.After the arrivalofthe stage and interim cryogenic propulsion stage.Pegasus will transport the flight hard- launch vehicle stage adapter in about twoweeks,the corestage will be the final piece ware to NASA’s KennedySpace Center,whereitwill be integrated with other parts fi of Artemis IhardwaretobedeliveredtoKennedy. of the rocket in preparation forlaunch. Artemis Iisthe rst in aseries of increasingly “The launch vehicle stage adapter is welded together as twoseparatecones that complexmissions thatwill enablehuman exploration to the Moon and Mars. arethen stacked on top of each other,” Keith Higginbotham, launch vehicle stage “The launch vehicle stage adapter forNASA’s Space Launch System rocket is the adapter hardwaremanager at Marshall, said. “Marshall’sexpertise with an innova- final piece of Artemis Irocket hardwarebuilt at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Cen- ter,” Marshall Director Jody Singer said. “This milestone comes as Marshall teams tive process called friction stir welding and the center’slarge robotic weld tools made just completed the structural test campaign of the SLS rocket thatconfirmed the it possible to build some pieces of the rocket at Marshall while the corestage was rocket’sstructural design is readyfor Artemis missions to the Moon.” built at the same time by Boeing at Michoud.” Huntsville MayorTommyBattle joined Singer and other Alabama officials to Marshall teams also built the Artemis IOrion stage adapter,which is at Kennedy markthe event. Singer read aproclamation by Gov. KayIveydeclaring July 17 as along with the interim cryogenic propulsion stage.Workisunderway on the interim Artemis DayinAlabama: “Alabamians areexceedinglyproud of the Space Launch cryogenic propulsion stage,the launch vehicle stage adapter,and the Orion stage System achievements of today, and the advances of tomorrow madepossible by the adapter forthe SLS rocket’ssecond flight, Artemis II. Manycompanies and suppli- upcoming Artemis missions that will continue to demonstrate NASA’s benefit to hu- ers arebusy completing parts of the rocket forthe Artemis II mission thatwill send manity.” astronauts around the Moon inside Orion. ManyAlabama companies built major parts of the rocket, including Teledyne “Teledyne Browniscommitted to supporting NASA’s Artemis programtoreturn BrownEngineering in Huntsville thatserves as lead contractor forthe launch ve- American astronauts to the Moon and arenow manufacturing the launch vehicle hicle stage adapter.The launch vehicle stage adapter’scone shape partiallycovers stage adapter forthe second Artemis lunar mission,”Jan Hess,president of Teledyne the interim cryogenic propulsion stage to protect the RL10 rocket engine.The RL10, BrownEngineering, said.

NASA photo by Fred Deaton NASA photo by Fred Deaton Marshall Director Jody Singer,far right, joins, from left, Teledyne Brown Engineer- The SLS rocket’slaunch vehicle stage adapter is loaded on the agency’sPega- ing Vice President of Space Systems Reggie Spivey, Huntsville MayorTommy sus barge at Marshall on July 17. The launch vehicle stage adapter connects the Battle, and Teledyne Brown Engineering President Jan Hess for alook at the Arte- rocket’s212-foot-tall core stage to the upper stage. Pegasus will ship the flight mis Ilaunch vehicle stage adapter for the SLS rocket. Teledyne Brown engineers hardware to Kennedy for Artemis Ilaunch preparations. built the launch vehicle stage adapter at Marshall. MilitaryScene Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 25 NASA mentor-protege programcultivates talent

By RICKSMITH NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center

Ask professionals across trade industries about the benefits of allying veteran, large companies with energetic startups seeking to maketheir industry bones,and they’re likelytopraise the marriage of proven business acumen, fresh perspectives and bleeding-edge technological capabilities. David Brock, manager forthe NASA Mentor-Protege Program, embraces those high-value rewards.When it comes to teaming space industry leaders with prospective NASA subcontractors,however –particularly among small, disadvantaged businesses and minority-serving academic institutions –he’dput one moremutuallyben- eficial gain atop the list: people. “State-of-the-art hardwareand technology arethe cornerstones of NASA’s mission in space,but forthe past 60 years,talented, engaged, diverse human beings have been the driving forcebehind everything we do,” said Brock, small business specialist formorethan three decades at Marshall Space Flight Center. “The NASA Mentor-Protege Programnurtures thatshared pioneering tradition,” he continued, “helping industry refine the skills and qualifications of the United States’ Artemis Generation workforce–while forming apipeline to bolster and re- plenish thatworkforce forgenerations to come.” Launched in 2008 by the NASA Office of Small Business Programs,the program facilitates agreements between NASA’s large contractors and eligible small businesses and academic institutions.Marshall has been alongtime frontrunner in facilitat- ing Mentor-Protege Agreements,and is a five-time recipient of the NASA Small Business Administrator’sCup,the annual agency awardpresented to the field center with the best overall small business program. In 2019, NASA appointed Marshall’s small business office to lead the programfor the agency. “NASA has long appreciated Marshall’sleadership in all our small business endeav- NASA photo by Emmett Given ors,” Glenn Delgado,associate administrator of the NASA Office of Small Business David Brock, center,accepts the NASA Small Business Administrator’sCup in Programs at NASA headquarters,said. “GivenMarshall’ssuccessful track record, I’m 2015 from former NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, right, and Glenn Delgado, proud to entrust this critical element of NASA’s mission to David Brock and his team.” associate administrator of NASA’s Office of Small Business Programs. Marshall Under Brock’sleadership,the Marshall team has guided 18 past and current Men- earned the coveted honor –presented annually to the NASA center judged to tor-Protege Agreements since 2008. have executed the best overall small business program that year –in2008, 2010, StringentlyreviewedbyNASA to ensuresuccess forboth parties,the agreements 2012, 2015 and 2016. enableprime contractors to meet their agency goals and help small businesses make vital connections across industry and government, maturetheir technical and business acumen, and refine the skills of their workforce. That’salong-termwin forthe space programand the nation, Brock said. “A thriv- ing aerospace industry ensures the sustained availability of vital products and services forNASA, industry,and other federal agencies.” The program’sbiggest impact, he noted, maybeamong minority-serving academic institutions and small, disadvantaged businesses,aswell as those solelyowned by women or people with disabilities,orthatfall into aHistoricallyUnder-utilized Business Zone –afederal programcreated in 1997 to empowereconomicallychal- lenged communities.Minority-serving institutions include those identified as histori- KEEP callyblack colleges and universities,orU.S.schools established before1964 with the primary purpose of educating black students. Some twodozen NASA prime contractors qualify to participate as mentors.Both CALM mentor firmsand prospective protégés go through exhaustive reviewprocesses to qualify forthe program. Since 2008, therehavebeen 41 agreements across NASA’s AND 10 field centers,including three newagreements added in 2020: In March, NASA approved atwo-year Mentor-Protege Agreement between Ja- cobs of Tullahoma, Tennessee –aNASA prime contractor delivering engineering and science support services at Marshall –and JBS Solutions Inc. of Huntsville,a WASH woman-owned, HistoricallyUnder-utilized Business Zone-certified and small disadvantaged business. In June,aone-year agreement wasapproved between the Boeing Co.and Southern YOUR University,anHBCU in Baton Rouge,Louisiana. The university will aid Boeing’s Space Launch System contract at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility,supporting delivery of SLS rocket stages forArtemis Moon missions. HANDS In July,NASA approved atwo-year agreement between Leidos and SureSecure Solutions,both of Reston, Virginia. SureSecure, an economicallydisadvantaged, woman-owned small business will support Leidos’ information technology services at the NASA Shared Services Center at NASA’s Stennis Space Center. Editor’snote: RickSmith, an ASRCFederal/Analytical Services employee, supports the Office of Strategic Analysis &Communications. CS243041A 26 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence MilitaryScene

NASA photo Marshall propulsion expert dies Alex McCool, alongtime propulsion expertat NASA‘s Marshall Space Flight Center,died July 14. He was96. McCool retired from NASA in 2004, after more than 40 years with the agency.Following retirement, he served as an emeritus docent at the U.S. Space &Rocket Cen- ter,where he continued to share his passion for space with others. McCool is survived by his children, Alex McCool III and Janet Cooper,four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

MONEYDOESN’TGROW ON TREES. IT GROWSIN OUR BRANCHES. 0.75% APY* 7-MONTHCD

Contact your nearest branch or visit trustmark.com/huntsville to learnmore.

*Minimumdeposit of $1,000;maximum of $1,000,000. Newmoney only. Annualpercentageyield (APY)asofJuly20, 2020. Interest calculated on a365-daybasis at aratedeterminedbythe term. Subjecttopenaltyfor early withdrawal.Not available forPublicFundsdeposits. Promotion ends August 28, 2020. Available at TrustmarkNationalBank locationsinHuntsville, AL. See Truth in Savings Disclosure and Deposit AccountAgreement formoreinformation.Member FDIC. 360447-1 MilitaryScene Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 27 Strategic Ops to shape electromagnetic, cyber capabilities

By DEVON SUITS ArmyNewsService

WASHINGTON –The Army has implemented anew directoratetosupport requirements within the electromagnetic spectrum, enabling the forcetoprioritize, integrate, and synchronizeits data-enabled warfighting capabilities to fight and win in amulti-domain battlefield. In February,the Department of the Army’s Management Office-Cyber directorate reorganized to DAMO-Strategic Operations,orDAMO-SO,said Brig. Gen. Martin Klein, the organization’s director. The organization, which falls under the Army’s G-3/5/7 office,was created to work “horizontallyacross the Army,” by partnering with other communities of interest throughout the Army Staff,ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command, and Army Fu- tures Command, to name afew,Klein said. DAMO-SO will generatepolicies and programs to help resource and execute information technology,mission command, space,and enterprise capabilities,Klein said. Further,the programwill refine the force’sapproach to joint multi-domain operations,which could subsequentlyimpact the Army’s forcestructure, resources,and strategy. The move to DAMO-SO also signifies the Army’s push to move beyond the “information agetothe cognitive age,”Klein added. Adopting acognitive-based technological approach could augment the Army’s decision-making process through data collection and analysis. The directorateisworking to collect data from the Army’s warfighting systems and structuretofullyunderstand howand wherethey can increase capabilities within the electromagnetic spectrum. “This is ahistoric time forus,”Klein told reporters.“Forour senior leaders to have Army graphic the foresight to stand up (DAMO-SO) …Ithink it will provide not onlythe Army The Army’s newdirectorate will supportrequirements within the electromagnetic butthe joint forcewith greateffects.” spectrum, enabling the force to prioritize, integrate, and synchronize its data- See Strategic on page 28 enabled warfighting capabilities to fight and win in amulti-domain battlefield.

“You DeZerve To Hearwith CustomiZed Care!” One Love canhelp with your hearing needZ!

•FreeHearing Test/Screening •LeasingPrograms Available •Affordable Demo/Refurbished Models •Monthly Payments/No Interest •WeAccept Government &TVA Insurance •NOout of pocket costs to Government and TVApolicyholders FREE Owner, Joshua“ZEKE” CONSULTATION Creasy BC, HIS Authorized USA Based StarkeyDealer 256-325-1774 3809 Sullivan Street Suite2,Madison 256 .850.4809 256-233-3844 MrElectric.com/Huntsville 809 US Hwy72W.SuiteG,Athens 1l ovehearing.com [email protected] Locally Owned and Operated • Lic#03621 5morelocations,Hazel Green, Killen,Scottsboro, Guntersvile, and Hartselle 357066-1 28 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence MilitaryScene

“Weare also looking at the satellite connections thatenableour enterprise to con- nect with our integrated tactical networkthrough our regional hub nodes,” he added. Strategic The directoratewill continue to work with the Space and Missile Defense Command Continued from page 27 to accomplish this task. One of the critical focus areas within the DAMO-SO directorateistied to the Creating areliablecloud-computing capability at both the enterprise and tacti- Army’s effort forstandardized data architectureand cloud computing technologies. cal levels will help integratethe Army’s weapons systems and non-kinetic maneuver “What(DAMO-SO) is trying to do is breathe energy into this digital transforma- technology,Klein said. tion, by making surethat…we have common data standards (and) common archi- He also mentioned work using cloud abstraction, which refers to the deployment tecturetomakeour data available,”hesaid. of applications or data to facilitate the interoperability between systems.Intheory, The directoratehas worked closelywith the Army Chief Information Officer/G-6, cloud technology will allowthe Army to moreeffectively sharedataand integrate the Enterprise Cloud Management Office,NetworkCross-Functional Team, and weapons systems across its formations. other entities to define and improvethe Army’s cloud-computing architecture. “I think we have turned acorner,and we arebeginning to see ourselves clearly in “Whatwe’re trying to do is work with current systems thatwehaveinthe Army’s this digital transformation environment, through the work thatwehavedone within inventory,tomakesurethatwedigitallyenablethem and transformthem to provide the cloud,”Klein said. immediate use to the warfighter,” Klein said. Dialing in the Army’s electromagnetic spectrum capabilities will help the force compete and win with acomplexand uncertain environment, he added.

Marley

This is Marley and she lovingly belongs to Donna CouchofRTC/AFTD. “Marley is a13-year-old sweet chocolate lab.In her old age she enjoys leisurely walks beforethe heat of the day or in the evenings, occasionally chasing bunnies until she’s reminded of her age and having us home during COVID since she’snow a full-time house pup!”

361511-1

8-HUNTSVILLE,MADISON & LIMESTONE COUNTY COMMUNITIES IN THE NORTH ALABAMA AREA $180’S -$360’S Daycare Grooming www.DSLDHomes.com Boarding PetBakery Followand tag us in aphotoof your pup forachance to win a Where ThePets PlayAll Day! 20 daydaycare package!

7635 Highway72West |Madison -1 Like &FollowUs! DSLDDSLDH Homesomesismis mararkeketedtedbyDby DSLSLDHHomomesesGulflf Coast, LLC LLC..27810001WMad.CisonlintonA Blvdve,H., unHutsntsvivilllle,e,AL AL353580806.5.25256-6.970.635970-63500(oﬃ(office).ce). 99 256-325-0157 |thearkspa.com @thearkpetspaandhotel 73 35 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 29 rWinorLose Beach volleyball tourney lands on city’ssands

Photos by Skip Vaughn The USA National Beach Tour Junior Championship draws young volleyball players from throughout the nation to John Hunt ParkinHuntsville last week.

From combinedreports The 2020 USA National Beach Tour Junior washeld July 21-26 at theSand Vol- leyball ComplexinJohn Hunt Park.RallyVolleyball hosted the event with support After months of event cancellations from the pandemic, part of the national sports by the Huntsville Sports Commission and Huntsville Parks&Recreation. worldconverged on Huntsville last week. “This is areal good event forHuntsville,” Ralph Stone,executive director of the Huntsville Sports Commission, said. “USAVisexcited to be holding the nation’s premierejunior national championship this year forthe first time in Alabama,”USA Volleyball President and CEO Photo by Skip Vaughn Jamie Davis said. USA Volleyball, or USAV, relocated the event originallyheld in Huntington On par Beach, California, due to COVID-19. USA Volleyball implemented extensive and strict safety protocols to protect the players,officials,coaches and fans. “The HSC is excited to assist in hosting an unforgettableevent forUSA Vol- with leyball,”Stone said. “Our team along with RallyVolleyball and Huntsville Parks& Recreation has worked tirelesslypreparing to run the championship safelyamongst the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone’ssafety is our top priority.” today’s The championship had 330 teams registered from 24 different states in the U.S. with an estimated 2,000 hotel room nights and approximate economic impact of world $750,000 to the city of Huntsville. Boys divisions included 12U/14U,16U and 18U.Girls divisions included 12U, The golf mannequin in 14U,16U and 18U. the front entrance at the Links wearsamask these days. In this section...

CLASSIC REPLAY: APPALACHIAN STATEUPSETS MICHIGAN PAGE 30 FINALLYTIME TO PLAYBALL ONCE AGAIN PAGE 30 ARMY TEN-MILER GOES VIRTUAL BECAUSE OF PANDEMIC PAGE 31 YOUR GLORYDAYSINSPORTS PAGE 31 30 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence WinorLose Classic replay: Appalachian State upsets Michigan Fi nally time to play From combined reports

This is remembered as one of ball once again the biggest surprises in college football history. The excitement started building Thursdaymorning. fi Appalachian State shocked the It was nallyopening dayfor major league baseball. Of course there wouldn’t be fans in the stands.The umpires and coaches would be wearing nation by beating mighty Michi- masks because of the pandemic. gan 34-32 in the 2007 season open- But Ididn’t mind abit about the safety precautions.Baseball is baseball. I er forboth teams.The game was waited all spring and through midsummer forthese first games. thatSept. 1atMichigan Stadium in I’m alifelong fan of the sport. Baseball wasmyfirst love as akid growing Ann Arbor. up in Philadelphia. Iwas adevoted fan of my hometown Phillies until our The host Wolverines entered the sea- familymoved to Huntsville in 1968. son ranked No.5inboth major Foot- ESPN showedboth openers: the NewYorkYankees beatthe defending champion Washington Nationals 4-1 in arain-shortened six innings; and the ball Bowl Subdivision polls and media Los Angeles Dodgers beatthe Giants 8-1. outlets considered them to be preseason It will be a60-game season butIcouldn’t be morepleased to have live favorites to win the Big Tenconference sports to followagain. championship as well as possible con- tenders forthe national championship, time.Michi- while the Mountaineers were ranked gan regained the No.1inThe Sports Network’sFootball lead at 32-31 in the fourth quarter,but Championship Subdivision poll and Appalachian State took the lead fora were preseason favorites to win their second time on ashort field goal with 26 From thesidelines thirdconsecutive FCS national champi- seconds left. The Mountaineers blocked fi By Skip Vaughn onship. agame-winning eld goal attempt from Rocket editor It began with astrong first half forAp- Michigan at the end of regulation to se- palachian State,who led 28-17 at half- curea34-32 win.

I RY MEMBERS ★ EN 2003 TO 2015

presenting current and former y Combat Arms earplugs during i r 03 to2 015 and now suffer from i loss.Specifically,wethink that , e Combat Arms earplugs, likely r i e butcontinued to sell them to h e wsuits do not allege any wrong- or military –only against the , e are filing individual lawsuits u e earplugs, not aclass action. v ilitary combat zone between earplugs shown here, please l sot hat we can discuss your r i t o you.

860000 ason.com gaaa lservices to be performed erformed by other lawyers. 357401-1 WinorLose Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence July 29, 2020 Redstone Rocket 31 ArmyTen-Miler goes virtual because of pandemic By SKIP VAUGHN pionships in the government agency division Rocket editor and 11 consecutive titles in all-comers.The [email protected] Redstone runners have earned 24 eagle tro- phies since 2007. The Army Ten-Miler has been ahighlight “Number one it’sall about safety,” Hobbs forthe running community since 1985 in said of the virtual edition. “Wehavetodo Washington, D.C. what is safe.It’sasmall price to paytokeep But because of the pandemic, this year’s 36,000 runners safe.Asdifficult as it is to version of the thirdlargest 10-mile race in the not participate in the greatest 10-miler in the worldisdifferent. EXECUTIVEMBA country,wehavetodowhatissafe forall Registration opened last week forthe vir- runners thatwould normallyparticipate in tual edition 36th annual Army Ten-Miler scheduled Oct. 11-18. Runners areencour- the Washington, D.C.,event. We have to do aged to register on www.armytenmiler.com. what’s safe,it’sjust thatsimple. They can find Army Ten-Miler on the Active “Weappreciate the manyyears of the Experience Appathttps://active.app.link/Ar- Army Ten-Miler organization and all the myTenMiler. work they put forth into hosting the event “Registration is nowopen. Train at your each year.And we look forwardtodefending ownpace,run in your owntown,”the Army our titles in 2021.” Ten-Miler organizers said in an email sent Hobbs added his thanks to the Associa- July 21 to past participants.“The 36th an- tion of the U.S. Army,the Garrison and its nual Army Ten-Miler is nowavailablefor DirectorateofFamilyand Morale,Welfare runners to participate,virtually.” and Recreation forsupporting the team Harry Hobbs coaches Redstone’sTen- through the years.“We couldn’t win the titles Miler Team which has won13straight cham- without their dedicated support,”hesaid. Yo ur glorydaysinsports By SKIP VAUGHN Rocket editor [email protected] Howmuchgolf do youplay and why?

“Right nowItry to get out about twoor three times aweek,”Donna Lowen, account ANNOUNCING NEW FORMAT PERFECT FOR manager with McGriffInsurance Services, said. “I playwith acouple of different groups so we travel to different courses.I’vegot a YOUR DEMANDING SCHEDULE: group of guys hereatRedstone,we’ll playhere Photo by Skip Vaughn either SaturdayorSunday. And I’ve got an- Avid golfer Donna Lowen played other group of guys.They have tee times at a in college for the University of EARN YOUR MBAINJUST 17 MONTHS IN HSV & different course every Saturday. So Ijust kind Kansas. of alternate between the groups.And then Itry INTERNATIONAL STUDY TRIP NOW OPTIONAL to get out with friends during the week to try to get an extraround or practice time with them. It’ssodifferent with COVID.Idon’t have my leagues out hereIused to playin. “I couldn’t imagine my life without golf.I’vebeen playing since Iwas 5or6years old. Golf is life to me.Igrewupplaying with my family, since I’m the baby of six (with three brothers and twosisters). Ilovethe challenge of golf at adifferent course.And then so manyfriendships have been developed playing around of golf with someone.” EMBA.UA.EDU Lowen, 52, from Hays,Kansas,playedgolf forthe University of Kansas from 1986- 90. They wonthe Big Eight Conference in 1990 as ateam. The scratch golfer has livedin Huntsville almost 20 years.She wonthe Redstone women’s championship in 2019, 2018, 205.348.4501 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2012; and the women’s senior championship in 2019 and 2018. As a12-year-old she made ahole-in-one at theJayhawk golf camp.Besides golf her hobbies include reading, working out, taking careofher flowerbed and “just hanging out with friends when we can.” Lowensaid she is ahuge college basketball fan and roots forthe Kansas Jayhawks.She also pulls forthe Kansas City Chiefs. 361630-1 32 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence RocketAnnouncements Sports&Recreation Cotton Row Run canceled Due to concerns forits runners,volunteers and spectators around the COVID-19 pandemic, the Huntsville Track Club has decided to cancel the 41st Cotton Row Run. Runners whowish to defer their registration to the May31, 2021 race do not need do to anything. Runners whoprefer arefund of their registration fee,should send an email to the race director,Donna Palumbo,atcottonrowrun@ huntsvil- letrackclub.org,bySeptember 1, 2020. Moreinformation is availableonthe race facebook page,www.facebook.com/cottonrowrun.

Conferences&Meetings

Marine Corps leage The Brandon-Wilbourn Marine Corps League Detachment 820 conducts a monthlymeeting every second Saturdayofthe month at noon at the American Le- gion Post 237, 2900 DrakeAve.The detachment is open to all active,retired and former Marines.The league is aveterans/military service organization formed to promote the interest of the Marine Corps,toprovide camaraderie and assistance to Marines and preservethe traditions of the Marine Corps.For information call Commandant EarlHokanson 881-2852, Senior Vice Commandant Albert Mallory 379-2904 or Adjutant Stephen Cecil 829-1839. Purple Heartchapter Military Order of the Purple Heart, George A. Rauh Chapter 2201, meets the second Mondayofeach month at 7p.m. at theAmerican Legion Post 237 at

See Announcements on page 34

•Framers •PressureWashing Free Estimates DonPage •Decks •Landscaping Call or Text Greg QuaQylity Stairs s •Fences •TreeCutting 256-367-6412 THESTAIR MAN •Painting •PropertyCleaning OR andMuch More! 256-415-3939 357380-1 REMODELS •BALUSTERREPLACEMENT NEWCONSTRUCTION Advertise your business in theRocket!

“The premier stairdistributorinthe Tennessee Valley.” ContactDonna to reserve your space 256-714-7152 www.thestairman.com 25 6.533.0153 357398-1 WELCOME HOME 357437-1 34 Redstone Rocket July 29, 2020 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence will meet the Huntsville mayorand City Council members,receive aHuntsville Hu- man Relations Commission certificate and other prizepackages.Sponsors include RocketAnnouncements Rocket City Broadcasting, Huntsville Utilities,Huntsville Optimist Club,Huntsville Police Department, CAFY and the Florida Institute of Technology Huntsville Site. 2900 DrakeAve.All combat-wounded veterans areinvited. Formoreinformation, To nominate ayoung citizen, visit mystar991.com or call KennyAnderson 883-3993. call LeonardRobinson 337-8313. Family advocacy advice Lance reunion 2021 Jeannie Johnston, Army Community Service division chief,recommends the fol- The 2021 Lance Missile and MLRS Veterans Homecoming Celebration is tenta- lowing website forgood information about coping during this difficult time: www. tively scheduled May20-22 in Huntsville.The signup deadline is October.They will honor their Vietnam veterans at this event. Formoreinformation, call retired Sgt. militaryonesource.mil/sp-l-news. 1st Class John Williams,the organizer,at210-209-2000 or email [email protected]. PS Magazine website Infantrydivision reunion PS Magazine has receivedmanyquestions latelylike, “Where’sthe monthlymaga- In FoxLake, Illinois,the Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching zine Iused to read using amobile apporatthe LOGSA website? What happened foranyone whoserved in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at anytime.For infor- to the cartoons? Wherethe heck do Iread PS Magazine now?” The answertoeach mation about the association and its 99th annual reunion in Kansas City,Missouri, question is thatPSMagazine nowinforms Army readiness using afullyonline, from Sept. 23-27, visit www.2ida.org/99th-annual-reunion/ or contact Bob Haynes at mobile-friendlyinformation portal. Its heritage to present timelyand accuratepre- [email protected] and (224) 225-1202. ventive maintenance,supplyand safety information directlytoSoldiers remains the same,although without cartoons.Check out their newwebsite at www.psmagazine. Small business contracting conference army.mil. Asmall business contracting conference and expo will be held Oct. 21 at the Von Braun Center.This event features keygovernment contracting personnel, senior military leaders and industry professionals,matchmaking, contracting classes,network- Thrift Shop closed ing fordefense companies and trade show. The presenter is Contract Ready, based in Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thrift Shop is closed until further notice Virginia Beach, Virginia; and the co-host is Alabama PTAC (Procurement Technical and cannot accept anydonations.The management appreciates your understanding Assistance Center), from Birmingham. Forinformation email Phil Kiveratpkiver@ during these difficult times. contractready.org. Korean Warveterans, families MiscellaneousItems Local author KC Bertling is writing abook dedicated to the Korean Warvet- erans to tell their stories from 1950-53. If you’dliketohaveyour story published in abook titled “Our Forgotten WarHeroes –the Korean WarVeterans Stories,” Men’sministry email [email protected] or visit www.legacy4koreanwarveterans.org. The Men’s Ministry addresses the needs of men and plants seeds forspiritual growth in deadline to submit your story is Aug.15 with twophotos of the veteran (one from Christ. Call Harry Hobbs at 783-1793 formoreinformation. their younger days and one forcurrent days). Contributors will receive afreesigned copywhen the book is published. Young citizen of month Do youknowayoung citizen in grades 7-12 whohas done something special and Korean Warveteran’sbirthday deserves recognition? Rocket City Broadcasting/Community Awareness forYouth KC Bertling asks thatyou help honor Air ForceMaj. Samuel P. Logan Jr., aB-29 conduct the Yo ung Citizen of the Month awardprogram. Each month’srecipient bomber whoserved WWII and Korean Warbut neverreturned home.When he left forthe Korean Warin1950, he was30and left behind abeautiful wife and twopre- cious sons (2 and 4years old then), and he wasthe onlychild of his parents.Aug. 27 will be Logan’s 100th birthday. Bertling wants to collect cards,letters,emails as many as possible,and hand deliverthem to Logan’s twosons residing in Tennessee.Send cards and letters by Aug. 15 to: PO Box8170, Huntsville,AL35808. AMC Inspector General The Army Materiel Command Inspector General provides specialized support to AMC and Redstone Arsenal to assist military personnel, Army Civilians,family members and contractors to obtain the help needed to resolveanissue.The AMC IG serves as the eyes,ears,voice and conscience of the AMCcommander.The AMC IG Team is afair and impartial fact finder thatwill accept confidential and anonymous issues and complaints forassistance and resolution. Occasionally, requests forassistance will contain allegations thatmay requireaninformal inquiry or formal investigation; inquiry and investigation conclusions will be based on the preponderance ofcredible evidence. Inspections and investigations conducted by an IG or IG team areconsidered an IG recordand cannot be used as abasis foradverse action against an individual without the written approval of theInspector General of the Army. The IG is prepared to assist and operates under strict guidelines of confidentiality. To learn moreabout the IG,contact: DSN 320-7910/commercial 450-7910 or email [email protected]. Caregiversofveterans The Birmingham VA CaregiverSupport Programwill hold aDrive-Thru Resource Fair forcaregivers of veterans Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at the VA Clinic in Huntsville,500 MarkaviewRoad. Sayhello to the VA staffand receive resources to help on your caregiving journey.For moreinformation, call the caregiverprogram (205) 212-3735.