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an edition of the Recycled material is used in the making of our ALASKA POST newsprint Home of the Arctic Warriors Vol. 5, No. 4 Fort Wainwright, Alaska January 31, 2014 Army to open 33,000 positions to female Soldiers in April C. Todd Lopez, There are more than 400 Army News military occupational spe- cialties, known as MOSs, About 33,000 of the in the Army, of those, 14 positions in the Army are closed to women. The today that are closed to 33,000 positions that will women are closed because open to women in April do they were in units that not include jobs in MOSs were designated as direct that are closed to women. ground combat. That will Instead, they are positions change this year in units now open to women across that are not under Army the total force -- positions Special Operations. which were previously The Office of the Sec- closed prior to the notifi- retary of Defense recently cation. notified Congress of the Sheimo said the Army Army’s intent to open still has more than 100,000 those 33,000 positions jobs closed to women. to women. The change That includes those MOS is expected to take place that are closed to women. in April 2014, said Col. Among those MOS are the Linda Sheimo, chief of 12B combat engineer, 13B the Command Programs cannon crewmember, 11B and Policy Division at the infantryman, and 19K M1 Directorate of Military armor crewman, for in- Personnel Management, stance. Army G-1. The Army has a plan to Sheimo said that with determine whether these recent force structure MOSs should open to changes, the Army moved women, Sheimo said, and Master Sgt. Renee Baldwin fires a .50-caliber machine gun during training last summer at Joint Multinational Train- away from “focusing on women Soldiers may have ing Command’s Grafenwoehr range in Germany. (U.S. Army photo) units. Our plan allowed us the opportunity to serve in to identify all the positions every position, unit, and that were closed across MOSs where a male Sol- met to be awarded a mili- successfully.” reviews that recommen- recruiting female Soldiers the three components, re- dier can currently serve. tary specialty. The first MOS to fin- dation, makes his own into the previously closed- gardless of the unit.” Before that happens, “Ensuring we have ish the revalidation will decision, and passes his to-women MOS. Those 33,000 positions however, the Army Train- clear standards for all be 12B, combat engineer. signed recommendation For the 12B MOS, it is do not include anything ing and Doctrine Com- Soldiers will ensure the When the validation is up to the Office of the expected that the Army within the Special Op- mand is leading the effort best Soldiers are assigned complete, TRADOC and Secretary of Defense. The will have made its recom- erations community, she to revalidate the physical to positions, something Army personnel manage- OSD will complete their mendation to the OSD by said. standards required for en- the Army is calling the ment, known as G-1, will own review of the Army’s the end of 2014. “When we complete try into the 14 currently- ‘Soldier of 2020,’” Sheimo make a recommendation recommendation and pass The process must be congressional notification closed MOSs. said. “What we are try- to the Secretary of the their signed recommenda- completed for all 14 MOS in April 2014, the Army Sheimo explained that ing to do is get the best Army about opening the tion on to Congress. After that are currently closed will have opened approxi- when the Army is com- Solders for the future. MOS to women Soldiers, 30 in-session days of Con- to women, and Sheimo mately 55,000 positions to plete with its efforts, all The Army’s efforts across or ask for an exception to gress, if lawmakers have said that by Jan. 1, 2016, women, across all three individuals joining the various spectrums will keep the MOS closed to not disagreed with the the Army will have passed components, since May Army will understand ensure all Soldiers have women. OSD’s recommendation, onto the OSD decisions on 2012,” Sheimo said. what standards must be the opportunity to serve The Secretary then the Army can then begin each of those.

Sudden change in recycling Army in Alaska to offer legal plan impacts community counsel for sexual assault victims Staff report, lin Kerr provides SVC services at Allen Shaw, mander, Headquarters and ground,” Murray said. Consolidated Legal Office both Fort Wainwright and Fort Fort Wainwright PAO Headquarters Company, Until the issue is re- Richardson. United States Army Gar- solved, all plastics should On October 15, 2013 Lieutenant SVCs have an attorney-client The path to greener pas- rison, Fort Wainwright said be comingled with regular General Darpino, the Judge Advo- relationship meaning with SVC tures, sustainability and K&K Recycling, who has household wastes. cate General, issued a memoran- clients communication is protect- net-zero has hit an unex- had an ongoing agreement “We need everyone’s dum announcing the implementa- ed by attorney-client privilege. pected roadblock that is with the installation, “have help in keeping the instal- tion of the Special Victim Counsel An SVC’s primary duty is to zeal- affecting both sides of the informed us that they no lation clean,” Murray said. Program in an effort to combat ously represent the best interests wire, putting a grinding longer support accepting She is also seeking volun- sexual assault. Two weeks later, of their client even if their client’s halt to recycling plastic on plastics and the receptacle teers to adopt one of the Nov. 1, the United States Army of- interests are not aligned with the Fort Wainwright. It is also bins have been removed. two recycling points locat- ficially stood up the Special Victim government. The SVC can safe- causing an eyesore at recy- “People are beginning Counsel Program, a program that guard the victim’s interests by ar- cling points. to displace plastics, even See RECYCLING on empowers victims of sexual as- guing against disclosure of certain Capt. Lesia Murray, com- throwing them on the page 7 sault by providing them with legal evidence such as mental health re- representation. The implementa- cords and evidence of prior sexual tion of the program is based on a acts. The SVC ensures the victim’s memorandum issued by the Gen- rights outlined in the Crimes Vic- eral Counsel for the Secretary of tim Act, are protected. Those rights Defense entitled “Legal Assistance include: to be treated with fair- to Victims of Sexual Assault.” The ness and respect for their dignity memorandum addresses federal and privacy; to be reasonably pro- statutes that outline legal assis- tected from the accused offender; tance services available to victims to be notified of court proceedings; of sexual assault and concludes to be present at all public court that Judge Advocates are autho- proceedings related to the offense, rized to provide legal representa- unless the court determines that tion to victims of sexual assault your testimony would be materi- throughout the investigative and ally affected; to confer with the at- court-martial process. torney for the government (pros- A Special Victim Counsel or an ecutor); to available restitution; to SVC is a legal assistance attorney, information about the conviction, a uniformed Judge Advocate, who sentencing, imprisonment, and re- has received specialized training lease of the offender. to represent victims of sexual as- Eligible clients of the SVC pro- sault. Each SVC is carefully se- gram include all active duty mili- lected by their Staff Judge Advo- tary of all branches of service, cate to ensure they have the skills mobilized Reserve Component Signs are in place on the recycling receptacles as reminders that the private recycling firm required of this unique position. members, retirees, and the depen- discontinued accepting plastics for recycling and the receptacle bins have been removed. Currently, the Army has trained dents of these sponsors who make Soldiers, Family members and civilians are reminded that plastics should been thrown out and designated 53 SVCs to serve a restricted or unrestricted report with regular household waste. Army officials remind everyone to keep the dumpster and at Army installations across the for sexual assault. Any questions recycling receptacle areas tidy. Units and organizations interested in taking on a group globe. The Judge Advocate Gen- on the SVC program should be di- beautification project should contact garrison public affairs at 353-6780. (Photo by Allen eral has emphasized that training rected to Capt. Callin E. Kerr at Shaw, Fort Wainwright PAO) additional SVCs is “of the highest 353-6507 and by email at callin. priority.” In Alaska, Capt. Cal- [email protected].

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January 31, 2014 army news ALASKA POST Cooks show off their skills Sgt. Michael Blalack, cook off began they were told the 1-25th SBCT PAO “mystery ingredient” that had to be worked into each dish. Food service specialists from the “Our mystery ingredient was av- 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, ocado,” said Pfc. Nathan Beamon, 25th Infantry Division’s dining fa- “so I made a dry cranberry avocado cility held a Cook of the Quarter vinaigrette and then an avocado competition on Fort Wainwright, cheesecake for desert.” Alaska Jan. 16. A large part of the competition The competition consisted of was the contestant’s ability to com- both an administrative board and a municate with their assistants. cook off with the dishes judged by “Each of us had our NCO there the brigade command team of Col. as our runner,” said Beamon, “so we Brian Reed and Command Sgt. Maj. were put in the leadership role and Todd Sims, and the Brigade Sup- really had to communicate clearly port Battalion’s command team of what we wanted them to do.” Lt. Col Michael Scarlett and Com- “Having our NCO there assist- mand Sgt. Maj. Tramell Finch. ing us not only multiplied our ef- “This type of competition hap- fectiveness with another set of pens all over the Army,” said Sgt. hands,” said Pfc. Ian Haywood, 1st Class Andrew Propes, dining fa- who won the competition, “but we cility platoon sergeant. “It does two were able to rely on their knowl- things - it builds knowledge and edge and experience.” experience for our cooks, as well The competitors were also re- developing competition, and it lets quired to explain their choices everyone else know what all goes and process to the judges during into being a food service specialist the tasting part of the competi- and what they’re capable of.” tion. Pfc. Ian Haywood, a food service specialist with the Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker The competitors were given a “I cook every day, “said Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, as well as a competitor and the winner of the menu the day before the event so Beamon, “but I really enjoyed 1/25th Cook of the Quarter, prepares one of his dishes during the competition at the Arctic they had a small amount of time to this. I’m competitive and it was Warriors dining facility Jan. 16. (Photo by Spc. Andrew Geisler, 1/25th SBCT Public Affairs) mentally prepare. Then, when the fun to show off what I can do.” Squad leaders motivate Soldiers toward better health David Vergun, sion, stress and obesity. Army News Service Surgeon General of the Army Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho said recently, The Army’s Performance Triad “If we can ... show that by focusing on program -- which aims to increase sleep, activity and nutrition, we can Soldier performance through an in- bend the cost curve of health care -- creased emphasis on adequate sleep, that we can increase health outcomes physical activity, and proper nutrition -- I think we could have a pilot that we -- is showing signs of success in part could share with the nation to really because responsibility for its imple- look at how do we improve [the health mentation has been pushed to the of] young Americans.” lowest level of command. In the Performance Triad pilots, The Performance Triad training each six months in duration, squad consists of training by medical and leaders are responsible for imparting fitness professionals on the impor- on their Soldiers the knowledge they tance of sleep, activity and nutrition acquire and also encouraging them to on human performance. The train- continue making progress. ing also involves implementing a Horoho said the “next phase” of program for improvement in those the Performance Triad includes fam- three areas. ily members and retirees. Addition- As one of the main pillars of the ally, the Army medical community is Army’s Ready and Resilient Program, working with the Army Reserve and Performance Triad is aimed at reduc- the Army National Guard to share In the Performance Triad pilots, squad leaders are responsible for imparting on their ing injuries, improving battlefield what it is learning about Performance Soldiers the knowledge they acquire and also encouraging them to continue making performance and combating a host of Triad, and to assist with a program progress. (U.S. Army Photo) illnesses and maladies such as depres- that fits their needs. ‘Arrowhead’ lieutenant paves way for female Soldiers Photo and story by Staff Sgt. where she not only earned a double major Cardosi and her male counterparts. Christopher McCullough, in political science and women in gender “She strives to do great things,” Gue- 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, studies, but she also enrolled in the U.S. rard said. “She’s already setting herself 2nd Infantry Division PAO Army Reserve Officers Training Corps. apart from her peers. Absolutely there “When I … heard about the ROTC as- is no difference. She’s just another one Every generation has its pioneers, its pect I knew that it was perfect for me,” of the team.” trailblazers; persons who pave the way Cardosi said. “Then I went to school, I While there are sure to be detractors for the next generation. The Army is no got a scholarship and tried to enter the from Cardosi’s successful assumption of exception. Army. At the time I didn’t even know duties as a FDO, her perseverance has In the predominately male discipline what I would be doing in the military. helped her join the likes of other female of field artillery, there have been a few I didn’t have any idea of the jobs that firsts such as Sally Ride, the first U.S. firsts for females. They have been fe- were available or ones that I would be female in space, Sandra Day O’Connor, male Fire Direction Officers in Mobile interested in doing either. I really didn’t the first female Supreme Court Justice, Launch Rocket System teams and High decide until my junior year that I want- and the countless others who came be- Mobility Artillery Rocket System crews ed to do field artillery.” fore her. Now it is her turn to pave the before, but never have they been in a While at Bucknell University, in way for those who will follow in her A fire direction officer, 2nd Lt. Taylor M777A1 Howitzer Cannon unit. Bucknell, Penn., Cardosi was an essen- footsteps. Cardosi, receives guidance from senior That is until 2nd Lt. Taylor Cardosi tial member of her row team, something “I like to think that I want this as a ca- advisers during a training rotation at the arrived at 3-2 Stryker Brigade Combat she compares to the Army. reer,” said Cardosi. “I’m patient enough National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Ca- Team, 7th Infantry Division, at Joint “I had a strong team and the Army is to wait and when that time arrives prove lif., Jan. 16. Cardosi is the first female fire Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. like that,” Cardosi said. “You have your that I should have been there all along. direction officer in an M777A1 howitzer Cardosi, 22, a native of Stillwater, squad or your team, your teammates For now that’s the plan; make it a ca- cannon unit with the 3-2 Stryker Brigade Mass., is a fire direction officer, or FDO, or your buddies. In rowing, there are reer. Become a battalion commander, a Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, at working in the 1st Battalion, 37th Artil- eight people in a boat; you have to com- brigade commander, a general.” Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. lery Regiment Battalion Fire Direction bine them to do your best. Same thing Center, and the first female to do so. (in the Army). Your guys have to watch “We get fire missions from our bat- each other or people get hurt.” talion, which comes from the maneu- Her sense of teamwork has won over vers section,” said Cardosi. “We process the Soldiers in her unit; especially those the data and send it to the guns.” in her platoon. That’s been easy to do Cardosi’s appointment as FDO is when Cardosi repeatedly excels at get- ALASKA POST hot on the heels of the Department of ting her platoon online and firing first Home of the Arctic Warriors Defense’s decision to eventually open such as when at National Training Cen- EDITORIAL STAFF The ALASKA POST is authorized by Army all military jobs to females. However, ter her platoon was last on the line and Regulation 360-1 and is published by the Fairbanks while some positions remain closed as first to finish shooting, said her platoon Fort Wainwright Garrison Commander Daily News-Miner, a private firm in no way connected the Department of Defense works out sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Guerard, Col. S. C. Zemp with the U.S. Army, and is under exclusive written contract. Contents of the ALASKA POST are not details, the job of FDO opened up only a native of Worchester, Mass. U.S. Army Garrison Fort Wainwright necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, days after Cardosi’s entry into active “I think he’s probably one of the best PAO the Department of the Army. The editorial content of duty, Dec. 27, 2012. platoon sergeants in the Army,” Cardo- this publication is the responsibility of the U.S. Army Linda Douglass Garrison Ft. Wainwright Public Affairs Office. The “I was 100 percent surprised when I si said. “He knows his job and he pretty ALASKA POST welcomes responsible comments got here,” said Cardosi. “I just showed much took me under his wing, because I Command Information Chief from its readers and will publish letters, articles up and I immediately went to the field.” really didn’t know anything about artil- Connie Storch or photos submitted at least one week prior to the next publication. The ALASKA POST reserves the Cardosi’s admission into the largely lery units that much. He just treats me Editor right to edit or reject submissions. All submitted male-dominated field is no surprise to like any other officer. It’s not really a Trish Muntean material will become official Army property unless those who know her. All her life Cardosi otherwise indicated. To advertise call (907) 459- male or female thing. He treats me with Staff writers 7548 Everything advertised in this publication has worked hard to succeed in activi- the same respect.” Brian Schlumbohm shall be made available for purchase, use or ties not usually associated with young patronage without regard to race, color, religion, Guerard said his platoon was a little Allen Shaw ladies, beginning with her decision to apprehensive at first because the idea gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical Contributors handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit quit ballet. of a female artilleryman was something factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The Editorial “I told my mom I hated it and want- new to them, but Cardosi’s work ethic Sgt. Michael Blalack, 1-25 SBCT PAO office is located on Ft. Wainwright in Building 1047 Staff Sgt. Christopher McCullough, 3rd SBCT, 2nd Inf. Div. #1; Mailing address is Public Affairs Office, 1060 ed to do karate like my brother was,” at Yakima Training Center, Wash., dur- Gaffney Road, 5900, Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703. Call said Cardosi. “My parents let me choose ing the brigade’s training exercise there Tim Hipps, IMCOM 353-6779 or 353-6701, or send emails to pao.fwa@ whatever I wanted.” in October, showed him and his Soldiers Todd Lopez, Army News us.army.mil Her perseverance continued into college, that there was no difference between The ALASKA POST – Home of the Arctic Warriors  ALASKA POST News January 31, 2014 Winter , Alaska’s Arctic Winter Games – much in common

Allen Shaw, mation provided by the Fort Wainwright PAO Arctic Winter Games In- ternational Committee As much of our atten- Team Sapmi (another of tion will be captured by the nine contingents) is the XXII Winter Olym- made up of the Sami in- pic Games that begin digenous peoples of north- in , Russia, Feb. 7, ern Scandinavia, repre- Fairbanks and Fort Wain- senting around 100,000 wright Soldiers, Fam- people. The Sami people ily members and civilians spread out across four will continue preparing countries: Sweden, Nor- for the 2014 Arctic Win- way, Finland and Russia. ter Games hosted by In- The Sami speak as many terior Alaskans March as nine distinct dialects, 15 through 22. Leading only one of which is spo- up to the Games, the ken in all Scandinavian Alaska Post has been and countries. will continue publishing The team colors are articles about the com- red, yellow, blue and petitions, the circumpo- black. lar region’s athletes and Since the games contingents who will par- showcase the abilities of ticipate in this celebrated youth, it was appropri- event. ate that twenty-six 6th This is the third time grade students from De- since the games began in nali Elementary School 1970 that they’ve been recorded the official 2014 held in the Interior and Arctic Winter Games Students from Denali Elementary School recorded the 2014 Arctic Winter Games official theme song in Fairbanks the sixth for Alaska. They theme song Jan. 22, in at a local recording studio Jan. 22. The winning submission of “Light the Torch” with music and lyrics written by lo- were in Fairbanks in 1982 Fairbanks. The winning cal musicians John Kohler and Heath Robertson, was one of several submissions received by the 2014 Arctic Win- and 1988, were held in submission of “Light the ter Games Host Society during their official theme song contest. The official theme song will be played throughout Anchorage in 1974, Eagle Torch” with music and the Games. (Photo courtesy of 2014 AWG) River in 1996 and the lyrics written by John Kenai Peninsula in 2006. Kohler and Heath Rob- Otherwise, they’ve taken ertson, was one of several out the Games and these biathlon range at Birch age/sex classes: junior out next week’s Alaska place in one of the other submissions received by students have made their Hill Recreation Area and and juvenile, male and fe- Post, visit www.awg2014. countries. More than the 2014 Arctic Winter community incredibly the adjacent Fort Wain- male. A team consists of org or call 456 -2014. 2,000 athletes, plus coach- Games Host Society dur- proud.” wright lands. two athletes in each age/ Tickets for the Fair- es, cultural delegates and ing their official theme The 2014 Arctic Win- The Snowshoe Biath- sex class and two coach- banks 2014 Arctic Win- family members from song contest. ter Games official theme lon and Biathlon Ski con- es. Teams that regularly ter Games are now avail- nine contingents will be 2014 Arctic Winter song contest was publi- sist of four events: inter- participate in snow show able for purchase online visiting our town in the Games Host Society cized through the website val start, mass or pursuit biathlon include Alaska, though Ticketmaster. spirit of cooperation and general manager Karen and ongoing social media start, relay and a sprint Yukon, Northwest Terri- com and at the AWG re- good will fostered by ath- Lane was overjoyed with coverage. Initial sub- event making a combined tories and Yamal, Russia. tail store, 330 Barnette letic games. Fairbanks the outcome of the offi- missions were carefully total of 24 gold ulus [med- For more on the 2014 Street, Monday through has not been the host city cial theme song contest. considered by a panel of als] to be awarded in four Arctic Winter Games, check Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. since 1988. “The Fairbanks commu- judges before being nar- Greenland is the most nity is filled with gifted rowed to a group of final- northerly of the juris- musicians,” she said, “I ists. The top songs were dictions involved in the am proud of these young then brought to the pub- Arctic Winter Games people and the opportu- lic for online voting. and was highlighted last nity they have to show- Two of the outdoor week. In 2016, Greenland case their talent to their events include the Biath- will host the 24th Arctic circumpolar neighbors. lon Snowshoe and Biath- Winter Games. The official theme song lon Ski. The events will According to infor- will be played through- be held on the trails and 17500856 SN/ AURORA PLASTIC SUR- GERY AK POST/AP COSMETIC 3 x 5.0

40500637 NATIONAL VISION ASSOC AK POST/AP-BUY ONE, 3 x 10.5 40505251 BR&ASSOC/AK MARINE HWY AK POST MAIN MID SEC 3 x 7.0  January 31, 2014 sports ALASKA POST NFL season wrap up; Super Bowl predictions It’s better to be lucky than good: That’s what I’m talking about Allen Shaw, leaders, players and mascots ficial “Best” on post. For the some run that made me sweat and Grandpa D hovered in the Fort Wainwright PAO at the Warrior Zone on post second year in a row, the title and came within a few games middle with a mixture of great beginning at 2 p.m. There will goes to yours truly, A-Team, of the top spot. BeerBQ, who weeks, not so great weeks and No matter who your fa- be food, beverages and activi- which proves, it’s better to be started pretty much in the a lot of mediocre weeks. Brain, vorite NFL team may be, ties for anyone 18 and older. lucky than good. That’s what basement, steadily inched his Bear, Urbi and Pitbull just this Sunday comes down to There are several television I’m talking about. way into third place. He said, never got on track. the Denver Broncos and Se- sets to watch the game and This little prediction column “My strategy was W.A.Gs, and All in all everyone said they attle Seahawks as they meet the NFL All Star Super Bowl has grown over the past three don’t think I had a chance to had fun and that’s what mat- at MetLife Stadium in East Tour visitors will be on hand years from five, to eight and actually sit down and watch a ters. Rutherford, N.J., for Super for photo opportunities, and now a dozen, just for the fun full game the entire season.” We now have made our fi- Bowl XLVIII (48). Many pro- autographs. of it. Next year we can hope- It worked for him. nal picks of the season and fessional pundits picked these Alaska Post readers and fully get more folks involved. Binky started off strong, its pretty well split as we kick two teams at the beginning of football fans have seen twelve There has got to be somebody but had a few weeks that drug back and watch a great match- the season as legitimate con- faithful prognosticators out there who wants to take him down, while on the other up Sunday. Here’s hoping for tenders. One has the most ex- throughout the regular season the crown and inevitably says, hand Earp overcame their dif- some enjoyable entertainment plosive offense in the league (although we usually count “I can pick better than those ferences, had a few good weeks and may the best team win. and the other is the most Earp as one, but not this week guys.” Bring it on. near the end, putting them That’s always what I’m talk- dominating defense. because they cannot see eye- As for our 2014 participants, in a tie for fourth; only nine ing about. If you aren’t already plan- to-eye) have submitted picks each had their unique style and games from first place. For more information about ning a party with friends and each week to determine who favorite teams, and were all in Mr. Fischer, who always add- the Super Bowl party at the family, join the NFL cheer- would be crowned the unof- it to win it. Tate had an awe- ed some flavorful comments Warrior Zone, call 353-6725.

Nine Soldiers named to 2014 U.S. Olympic Team Tim Hipps, Olympic medals. Team to watch them compete (Nordic combined) and is making his fourth “This distinguished IMCOM USA assistant bobsled as they represent our Bode Miller (alpine ski- Olympic appearance af- group of athletes repre- coach 1st Lt. Michael nation with excellence ing). Only four other ter winning consecutive sents the largest delega- Nine Soldiers in the Kohn, 41, of Myrtle and distinction on the athletes in U.S. Olympic Olympic gold and silver tion in the history of the U.S. Army World Class Beach, S.C., is a two- world stage.” history have competed medals in the 1,000- Olympic Winter Games, Athlete Program are time Olympic competi- The 2014 U.S. Olym- in five or more Olympic and 1,500-meter events which is a true testa- members of the U.S. tor who will make his pic Team features 106 Winter Games (includ- in 2006 and 2010. Both ment to the growing Olympic Team that will Olympic coaching debut returning Olympians ing Lodwick). Davis and snowboarder number of winter sport compete at the 2014 at the Sochi Games. He -- including one five- Additionally, women’s Shaun White will have opportunities across Olympic Winter Games, won a bronze medal in time Olympian, two bobsled push athletes the opportunity to be- the United States,” said scheduled for Feb. 7-24 four-man bobsled as a four-time Olympians, -- a two- come the first American Alan Ashley, U.S. chef de in Sochi, Russia. WCAP athlete at the 10 three-time Olym- time Olympic hurdler man to win three gold mission and USOC chief The United States 2002 Olympic Winter pians and 23 two-time -- and Lauryn Williams medals in the same event of sport performance. Olympic Committee of- Games in Salt Lake Olympians. Returning -- a three-time Olympic at consecutive Olympic “With 106 returning ficially announced the City. from the 2010 Olym- sprinter -- become the Winter Games. Olympians, this year’s team today. USA-1 bobsled driver pic Winter Games in ninth and 10th Ameri- Headlining the list of team is an exceptional The Soldier-athletes Steven Holcomb, 33, of , where the cans to compete at both U.S. women’s athletes blend of youth and expe- named to Team USA Park City, Utah, is the U.S. finished first in the winter and summer are three-time Olym- rience, and represents are 2010 Olympic gold reigning Olympic cham- the overall medal count editions of the Olympic pic medalists Julie Chu the finest our nation medalist in four-man pion in the four-man with 37 medals, are 99 Games. (ice hockey) and Julia has to offer. During the bobsled Sgt. Justin Ol- event. He spent seven U.S. Olympians. Over- Highlighting this list Mancuso (alpine ski- Games, we will continue sen, 26, of San Antonio; years in the U.S. Army all, among the veterans of accomplished U.S. ing). Mancuso is already to support our athletes, 2010 Olympic bobsled- World Class Athlete are 49 Olympic medal- men’s athletes are Mill- the most decorated U.S. coaches and National der Capt. Christopher Program. ists, 13 of whom are er and long track speed- Olympic female alpine Governing Bodies in ev- Fogt, 30, of Alpine, Utah; The 230-member Olympic champions. skater Shani Davis. A skier with one gold and ery way possible to suc- 2010 Olympic bobsled- team is comprised of 105 Nordic combined skier five-time Olympic med- two silver medals, while ceed.” der Sgt. Nick Cunning- women and 125 men -- Todd Lodwick becomes alist, Miller needs three Chu is looking to help The 2014 U.S. Olym- ham, 27, of Monterey, the largest athlete del- the first American to medals to match U.S. Team USA reclaim the pic Team roster may Calif.; bobsledder Sgt. egation for any nation compete at six Olympic short track speedskater top podium spot for the still be adjusted due to Dallas Robinson, 31, of in the history of the Winter Games. The two Apolo Anton Ohno as first time since women’s injury, illness or excep- Georgetown, Ky.; 2006 Olympic Winter Games. U.S. Olympians headed the most decorated U.S. ice hockey debuted at tional circumstances up Olympic luger Sgt. Pres- The United States will to their fifth Olympic Olympian in history on the 1998 Olympic Win- to the technical meet- ton Griffall, 29, of Salt be represented in all 15 Games are Billy Demong the winter side. Davis ter Games. ings for each sport. Lake City; and luger disciplines across seven Sgt. Matt Mortensen, sports, and up to 94 of 28, of Huntington Sta- the 98 medal events tion, N.Y. that will be contested in Three World Class Sochi. Athlete Program, or “We are thrilled to WCAP, coaches also announce the 230 ath- will represent the U.S. letes who will represent Army in Russia. Team Team USA in Sochi,” USA luge coach Staff said USOC CEO Scott Sgt. Bill Tavares, 50, of Blackmun. “This is the Lake Placid, N.Y., will largest team we have be making his sixth ap- ever sent to an Olympic pearance in the Olym- Winter Games, and I’d pics, including once like to commend all of as an athlete and five those who helped sup- times as a coach. Team port our athletes in the USA skeleton coach pursuit of their Olympic Sgt. 1st Class Tuffield dreams. Most of all, this “Tuffy” Latour, 45, of is a time to celebrate our Saranac Lake, N.Y., will athletes, who have made make his fourth trip countless sacrifices and to the Olympics. He dedicated themselves to has coached U.S. and being their best, both Canadian men’s and on and off the ice and women’s bobsledders to snow. I am very excited

12501672 LARSON’S FINE JEWEL- ERS AK POST/LARSON’S FIN An Army veteran and three active-duty Soldiers in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program celebrate atop the 2 x 3.0 two-man bobsled podium, Dec. 6, 2013, at the International Bobsled & Skeleton Federation’s 2013 World Cup stop at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah. Bobsled driver Steven Holcomb, who spent seven years in WCAP is flanked Full / olor / on the right by teammate Capt. Chris Fogt, silver medalists Sgt. Dallas Robinson and Sgt. Nick Cunningham. Germany’s and Jannis Baecker took the bronze. All four of the U.S. athletes were selected for the U.S. Olympic bobsled team that will compete in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Tim Hipps, IMCOM)  ALASKA POST News January 31, 2014 Yukon Quest starts here Brian Schlumbohm, River. This always gives Fort Wainwright PAO the Fort Wainwright community a great One of the benefits of chance to take photos living in Alaska is being and cheer on the teams able to view, firsthand, as they pass by. some of the most spec- The Yukon Quest has tacular events in the taken place every Febru- world. The aurora borea- ary since its first compet- lis, salmon runs complete itive run in 1984. From with brown bears, ice that time till today, the sculptures, even the ex- race goes on with the perience of having moose only thing changing, is looking in your window; its starting place. This these are photo-sharing year the race goes from moments a person may Fairbanks to Whitehorse; never have the chance to next year the race will re- experience anywhere, all verse. within walking distance The race came about of home. Coming up this from a discussion be- Saturday is the start of tween four Fairbanks one such event that is mushers in 1983; Wil- known the world over liam “Willy” Lipps, Ron and happens in our own Rosser, LeRoy Shank backyard. and Roger Williams Like the Winter Olym- came up with an idea pics, this event brings the to create an interna- world’s greatest athletes tional race; challenging together in a race to test mushers to a 1,000 mile their mental and physical course. Historically used endurance against each by prospectors to reach other and nature to find the Klondike during the out who will cross the fin- 1898 Gold Rush, the race ish line first. trail meets with the Yu- Yukon Quest musher travels down the Chena River through Fort Wainwright, coming to the end of the 1,000 mile race Saturday, starting in kon River on its way to which started in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory during the 2011 race. There are many vantage points along the Chena Fairbanks, the 31st run- Whitehorse in the Yukon River as mushers leave Fairbanks for Whitehorse this year. (File photo by Brian Schlumbohm, Fort Wainwright PAO) ning of the Yukon Quest Territory and the name will begin. Tagged on its was then given, the Yu- official webpage as the kon Quest. in 2004, Hans Gatt won rugged terrain, crossing the race with ages rang- and accurate locations of “1,000 mile international The first race in 1984 with 10 days, 17 hours rivers, valleys; and reach- ing from 22 to 61; 13 of each musher and team as sled dog race,” this event involved 26 teams and and 54 minutes. ing elevations of more the mushers are veterans they travel. pits one brave musher went on for 16 days. In Last year’s winner was than 3,000 feet. and five are rookies. No matter what the and a team of extremely the end, only 20 teams fin- Allen Moore with 8 days, The physical demands More information weather might be, the focused, physically fit ished, with Sonny Lind- 18 hours and 39 minutes. on the dog teams from on the race, its history race will start this year and well trained dogs in a ner becoming the first to This year, who knows, weather and trail con- and the mushers can be on Saturday, in Fair- race against time and the win the Yukon Quest by the course changes yearly ditions call for frequent found online at the Yu- banks, on the Chena elements, traversing over arriving at Whitehorse with weather conditions checks by veterinar- kon Quest’s official site, River near the Cushman some of the most varied in 12 days and five min- and naturally occurring ians along the way and www.yukonquest.com. Street Bridge. and inhospitable terrain utes, winning a purse of obstacles like open water there are nine manda- As the race covers a Spectators who plan that can be found, and $15,000. in streams and extreme tory checkpoints along ten to 14-day period, to watch on post should loving it. Since then the fin- wind or snow. the way for set rest pe- there is also a website to keep pets at home or in The mushers will be ish times have gotten The trail which the riods and for regulation track their progress, at the vehicle. Having pets starting the first leg shorter and the winnings mushers follow will take checks on mushers and http://trackleaders.com/ around as the dog teams of their journey, pass- larger. In 1994, Lavon them from Fairbanks to dogs alike. yukonquest14. The on- go by can create distrac- ing through Fort Wain- Barve won with 10 days, Whitehorse, Yukon Ter- Presently there are 18 line map shows the path tions for the dogs and is- wright on the Chena 22 hours and 44 minutes; ritory, covering miles of mushers signed up for of the trail, checkpoints sues for the mushers.

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ZUMBA, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, Friday – 31st building 3709. Call 353-7223. FALL FAME FITNESS SESSIONS, Monday, Wednes- CONQUERING THOSE TERRIBLE 2s, 6:30 to 8:30 day and Friday, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:45 Yukon Quest p.m., CDC I, building 4024. Call 353-7713. a.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3452. Child care sessions begin 15 minutes prior to Fame Fitness times and are $35 per month, per child, per session. Pre-reg- Winter Carnival Wednesday - 5th istration begins the 20th of the month prior to the next month’s sessions. Call 353-7713 for more information. FALL FAME FITNESS SESSIONS, Monday, Wednes- day and Friday, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:45 LUNCHTIME PIN PLATOON BOWLING, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3452. Child care p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call sessions begin 15 minutes prior to Fame Fitness times 353-2654. and are $35 per month, per child, per session. Pre-reg- istration begins the 20th of the month prior to the next AFTERNOON FUN WITH HEAD-PIN BOWLING, 1 to month’s sessions. Call 353-7713 for more information. 6 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-2654. LUNCHTIME PIN PLATOON BOWLING, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call STORY HOUR AND CRAFTS, MOOSE ON THE 353-2654. LOOSE: 4 p.m., library, building 3700. No cost. Call 353-2642. LUNCH-HOUR RECREATIONAL SKATING, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Physical Fitness Center ice rink, build- RECREATIONAL SKATING, 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., Physical ing 3709. Call 353-7223. Fitness Center ice rink, building 3709. Call 353-7223. GROUP CYCLING CLASS, noon to 1 p.m., Physical COSMIC BOWLING, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Nugget Lanes Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-4137. AFTERNOON FUN WITH HEAD-PIN BOWLING, 1 to 6 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Saturday – 1st Call 353-2654. YUKON QUEST WINTER CARNIVAL, 11 a.m. to 2 KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS, 7 to 10 p.m., Nugget p.m., Outdoor Recreation Center, building 4050. Call Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-2654. 361-6349.

GROUP CYCLING, 10 to 11 a.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. Thursday - 6th GROUP CYCLING CLASS, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.; 5 to 6 ZUMBA, 11 a.m. to noon, Physical Fitness Center ice p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353- rink, building 3709. Call 353-7223. The Yukon Quest will start 11 a.m., Saturday, from downtown Fairbanks on 2nd Street. Family and Mo- 7223. SKIES SNEAK PEAK, noon to 3 p.m., for youth of all rale, Welfare and Recreation, Outdoor Recreation BABY SIGNS: SIGN, SING, AND PLAY CLASSES, ages, building 3727 Neely Road. Call 353-7713. Center’s Yukon Quest Winter Carnival also starts at 11 a.m., at building 4050 on post. The carnival will 9 to 9:30 a.m., Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044. No cost. Call 353-7372. OPEN RECREATIONAL SKATING, 1:30 to 4 p.m., continue until 2 p.m. with snowmachine rides and Physical Fitness Center ice rink, building 3709. Call hot drinks. The Outdoor Recreation Center’s view- ROMP AND STOMP PLAYGROUP, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 353-7223. ing area along the Chena River will be a great place to watch from as mushers should begin passing by Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044. starting at 11:15 a.m. Come watch the beginning of No cost. Call 353-7372. WINTER SERIES OF POKER, 7 p.m., The Warrior the Yukon Quest and stay for the carnival. Call 361- Zone, building 3205. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m., open to 6349 for more information. Weather and trail con- LUNCHTIME PIN PLATOON BOWLING, 11 a.m. to 1 all DoD cardholders 18 and older. Call 353-1087. ditions may impact the start location and route, for p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call updates, visit www.yukonquest.com. 353-2654. COSMIC BOWLING, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-4137. LUNCH-HOUR STICK HOCKEY, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and are $35 per month, per child, per session. Pre-reg- Physical Fitness Center ice rink, building 3709. Call Sunday – 2nd istration begins the 20th of the month prior to the next 353-7223. month’s sessions. Call 353-7713 for more information. LUNCH SKI AND SOUP, noon to 1 p.m., Outdoor Recre- WOMEN IN THE WILDERNESS ICE FISHING, 8 a.m. ation Center, building 4050. Fee is $10. Call 361-6349. to 6 p.m., Cost is $45. Outdoor Recreation Center, LUNCH-HOUR RECREATIONAL SKATING, 11:30 building 4050. Call 361-6349. a.m. to 1 p.m., Physical Fitness Center ice rink, build- ing 3709. Call 353-7223. HOUR OF POWER GROUP STRENGTH CLASS, noon to 12:45 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building NFL SUPER BOWL TOUR GROUP, 2 p.m., Watch 3709. Call 353-7223. the game with NFL cheerleaders, football players and GROUP CYCLING CLASS, noon to 1 p.m., Physical mascots at the Warrior Zone, building 3205. Call 353- Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. AFTERNOON FUN WITH HEAD-PIN BOWLING, 1 to 1087. AUTO SAFETY CLASS, 6 p.m., Auto Skills Center, 6 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-2654. RECREATIONAL SKATING, 1:30 to 4 p.m., Physical building 3730. Call 353-7436. Fitness Center ice rink building 3709. Call 353-7223. ZUMBA, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. WINTERIZATION CLINIC, 3 to 6 p.m., Auto Skills Cen- Tuesday-4th ter, building 3730. Call 353-7436. GROUP CYCLING, One-hour classes start at 6:30 RECREATIONAL HOCKEY, 4:15 to 6 p.m., Physical a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, Friday – 7th Fitness Center ice rink, building 3709. Call 353-7223. building 3709. Call 353-7223. FALL FAME FITNESS SESSIONS, Monday, Wednes- LUNCH-HOUR STICK HOCKEY, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., day and Friday, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:45 Monday – 3rd Physical Fitness Center ice rink, building 3709. Call a.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3452. Child care 353-7223. sessions begin 15 minutes prior to Fame Fitness times and are $35 per month, per child, per session. Pre-reg- ROMP AND STOMP PLAYGROUP, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., istration begins the 20th of the month prior to the next Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044. HOUR OF POWER GROUP STRENGTH CLASS, month’s sessions. Call 353-7713 for more information. No cost. Call 353-7372. noon to 12:45 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. LUNCHTIME PIN PLATOON BOWLING, 11 a.m. to 1 FALL FAME FITNESS SESSIONS, Monday, Wednes- p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call day and Friday, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:45 NEW PARENTS’ SUPPORT PROGRAM: BROWN 353-2654. a.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3452. Child care BAG LUNCH SERIES, noon to 1 p.m., ACS building sessions begin 15 minutes prior to Fame Fitness times 3401 Room 242. Call 353-7515. NEW PARENTS’ SUPPORT PROGRAM: INFANT MASSAGE, 1 to 2 p.m., ACS building 3401 Room 242. Call 353-7515.

AFTERNOON FUN WITH HEAD-PIN BOWLING, 1 to 6 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-2654.

STORY HOUR AND CRAFTS: BAKING IS FUN, 4 p.m., Post Library, building 3700. No cost. Call 353-2642.

OPEN RECREATIONAL SKATING, 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

THE INTERNET, YOUR CHILDREN AND YOU, 6 to 7 p.m., Youth Center, building 4109. Call 361-5437.

COSMIC BOWLING, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Nugget Lanes 10502777 40504464 Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-4137. EIELSON COMMISSARY Fairbanks Publishing Saturday – 8th AK POST/AKPOST- MIDN 50% Discount Ad FAMILY CROSS COUNTRY SKI, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 x 6.0 2 x 6.0 Outdoor Recreation Center, building 4050. Cost is $10. Call 361-6349.

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ed behind the Furniture store or off of Apple Street. The Army’s housing partner at Fort Wainwright, North Haven Communities, does not have an alternate plan either. “Their sole source for the recycling is the garrison project with K&K,” said Connie Kiser, housing management spe- cialist, “Since this change occurred so re- cently, NHC has not had an opportunity to explore alternatives. When we looked in recycling previously as a project, the cost was prohibitive.” According to Lt. Col. Brandon Payne, executive officer, USAG Fort Wainwright the status quo changed very recently and different opportunities are being explored. “A project officer from the gar- rison staff is researching and analyzing alternatives, but cost is a major factor.” The only other active plastic recy- cling program known to be available is through the Fairbanks Rescue Mission. They recycle number one plastics, which are drinking bottles only, and number two plastics which include bottles from milk, bleach and laundry detergent, pill bottles, shampoo and conditioners. For more information on the recycling program, visit www.fairbanksrescuemis- sion.org/frmrecyclecenter.htm. The web- The University of Alaska Museum of the North is offering a new military appreciation program made possible by Wells site will explain what material can be Fargo. During 2014, all active duty military personnel and up to four members of their immediate family will receive free processed and offers a sorting guide. admission to the museum. Military personnel need only to present their ID at the admissions desk. For more information, Otherwise, until further notice, plas- call 474-7505 or visit them online at www.museum.uaf.edu. (Photo courtesy, University of Alaska Museum of the North) tic containers should just be thrown out with the rest of the trash.

In brief Bear: ALASKA POST HOME DELIVERY Army is committed to preventing sexual assault. The Housing residents who no longer want home de- Army provides assurance to all sexual assault victims livery of the Alaska Post should email the Public Af- that the offenders are going to be held appropriately Super Bowl Fan fairs Office at [email protected] or call 353-6780. accountable. Fort Wainwright’s 24/7 SHARP hotline Share news tips or request submission guidelines by is (907) 231-7432. The DoD 24/7 Safe Helpline is toll- calling the editor, 353-6760. free (877) 995-5247 and online at https://www.safe- helpline.org/ SUPER BOWL DAYS Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and SAFETY OFFICER TRAINING Armed Forces Entertainment present three big events Collateral Duty Safety Officer training is set for with the Super Bowl Tour group today through Sun- Feb. 27 and 28 in the Last Frontier Community Ac- day: A meet-and-greet will take place today from 11 tivity Center, building 1044, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Warrior Zone, building 3205. This is an opportunity for organizations to add an al- A Youth Cheerleading and Football Clinic starts at ternate safety officer or a refresher for a current one. 5:30 p.m. today at the Physical Fitness Center, build- Class size will be limited to 20. Call the Installation ing 3709. Pre-registration is not required for the free Safety Office to reserve a seat, 353-7079. event. Call 353-7274 for more information. Watch the Super Bowl with members of the Super HEALTH FAIR Bowl Tour group at the Warrior Zone, building 3205 North Haven Communities will host a health fair starting at 2 p.m. Must be18 or older. For more infor- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at the North Haven Com- mation call 353-1087. munity Center, building 4268 Ninth Street. The fair is open to active and retired military, their families WORK OUT, CHILDREN PLAY The Last Frontier Community Activity Center gym, and civilian personnel. located in building 1044, has a place to work out while keeping an eye on your child at the same time. Gym HEART-HEALTHY HABITS hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Learn more about controlling high blood pressure , 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 1 to or high cholesterol through lifestyle changes during a 6 p.m. Sunday. Call 353-7755 for more information. class offered Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Preven- tive Medicine, building 4077 Neely Road. To sign up QUIT SMOKING for a class or to get more information, call 361-4148. Tobacco Use Cessation class, Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon, at Preventive Medicine, building 4077, locat- ROAD CONDITIONS ed across from Bassett Army Community Hospital. Winter brings ever changing road conditions to Learn about the harmful effects of tobacco use, how Fort Wainwright. Stay aware to post alerts by call- to manage cravings when quitting, and then meet in- ing the post’s recorded information line at 353-INFO. dividually with a medical provider to determine best Smart phone users can also text the installation’s zip medication and plan of care. Get support and encour- code to 888777 or sign up at http://local.nixle.com/zip- agement for as long as you need. For more informa- code/99703/ to receive text information alerts of in- tion or to sign up, call 361-4148. stallation status. Although Bear was born in Oakland Raider col- MONEY FOR COLLEGE APPLY FOR FEDERAL JOBS ors, he is now a faithful Peyton Manning fan. He The Scholarships for Military Children Program During the Army Career and Alumni Program brief- is sporting the Tennessee Volunteers cap from can help with a $2,000 scholarship for dependents of ing, ACAP staff shares information about how to ap- where Manning went to college and the Bron- Department of Defense Families. For information, con- ply for federal jobs with the Department of the Army cos colors all the way down to his chew toy. tact your local commissary, school guidance counselor and with other agencies, completing applications and His human, Command Sgt. Maj. David Perkins, or visit the program website at www.militaryscholar. how to use the U.S. Office of Personnel Management garrison command sergeant major, said, “Now org or www.commissaries.com. Applications are now website to search for federal positions at www.usa- available. Application deadline is Feb. 28. For more jobs.gov. For more information, call 353-2113. everyone can see who the brains behind team information, call 353-7310. BeerBQ (one of the weekly prognosticators) TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF really was. He took us from the cellar to third FREE TAX ASSISTANCE Commanders, take advantage of group classes pro- place without ever watching a game. Anyone The Fort Wainwright tax center is open through vided by the Arctic Health Link office. Classes can ac- behind us got outsmarted by a sheep-a-doo- April 15, to assist active duty, reserve, retirees commodate up to 100 Soldiers at a time, in acquiring dle.” Perkins said Bear is wearing the number and eligible family member with their 2013 tax their Take Care of Yourself cards. After completion, preparations. two in honor of Manning’s second Super Bowl Take Care of Yourself cardholders can obtain a select victory and a U.S. Army patch because he is a Located in building 1051, unit 9, the center’s office group of non-prescription medications at no cost, from hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fri- ‘Dog Face’ Soldier. (Courtesy photo) the pharmacy. Call 361-4148 to set up a unit class. days from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 1 to 6 p.m. This service is free, call 353-2613 to schedule an appointment.

CALL FOR HELP The U.S. Army’s Sexual Harassment Assault Re- 18500049 11501274 sponse and Prevention program is a key component of efforts to make the force ready and resilient. The PURE ESSENTIALS DAY NORTHWIND BEHAVIOR- SPA AL HEALTH 18500096 AK POST/AK POST - JA AK POST/AK POST JORDAN, KEN 2 x 2.0 2 x 2.0 FF/SPORTS CARD SHOW  January 31, 2014 alaska post ALASKA POST Garrison employees recognized

Members of the Fort Wainwright Army Community Service staff received an accreditation certifi- cate Monday during the Garrison’s quarterly award ceremony. Their inspection was completed as part of a certification process that is required every three years to be recognized as an accredited ACS office. Col. Sidney C. Zemp, gar- rison commander and Command Sgt. Maj. David Perkins presented certificates of recognition, service and appreciation to more than 15 Soldiers and civilian members of the garrison and other units during the event. (Photo by Brian Schlum- bohm, Fort Wainwright PAO)

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