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an edition of ALASKAthe POST The Interior Military News Connection Vol. 12, No. 26 Fort Wainwright, Alaska July 9, 2021 354 OSS AMF maintains flight line integrity during RF-A 21-2 Senior Airman rate record of flying hours. Tech. Sgt. Evan Stewart, Beaux Hebert “We make sure the air- 8th Operations Squad- Public field is safe and ready for ron Airfield Management Affairs aircraft to use whenever RF-A noncommissioned they need it,” said Senior officer in charge of flight While RED FLAG-Alaska Airman Zachary Rodgers, planning. “This is my first is mainly focused on air- 354th Operations Support RF-A and I didn't know craft and ground troop com- Squadron AMF shift lead. what to expect at first but bat maneuvers, the 354th “For RF-A, the job is pretty after seeing all the moving Operations Support Squad- much the same except at a parts, to me, it’s like one ron Airfield Management much higher tempo.” big aircraft Tetris puzzle Flight ensures the flight RED FLAG-Alaska is a and it’s pretty astounding line is safe and functional big exercise with numer- to watch my counterparts for exercise participants. ous variations of aircraft work and solve problems Their mission is to man- on the airfield, increasing that pop up.” age airfield operations to the tempo of operations for For this exercise, some U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Rodgers, 354th Opera- ensure a safe, efficient and the flight. To help ease the of the challenges the team tions Support Squadron Airfield Management Flight shift lead, effective airfield environ- burden, a visiting unit will faces are an increased de- uses a computer in his vehicle during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2 ment. By doing this, they usually send one of their mand for flight line driv- on , Alaska, June 21, 2021. In addition to prevent countless mishaps own airfield managers to er’s licenses, an abundance keeping the airfield safe, airfield management Airmen also man- and accidents every day. augment with Eielson’s of flight plans to log and age the airfield driving program, ensuring people who drive on The flight’s responsibil- own team. some language barriers the airfield are qualified and know what they are doing, and log ities include checking the “Typically any type of when working with foreign flight plan data to keep an accurate record of flying hours. (U.S. airfield for debris, damage, exercise that brings a mas- partners such as the Koku Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert) and wildlife, and ensuring sive increase to the amount Jieitai (Japan Air Self-De- “If we need to do an emer- airfield in good condition all runway lights are func- of aircraft that come to a fense Force). gency repair to the airfield to enable the 354th Fighter tioning. They also manage base, we bring one of our “During RF-A, our rise it takes a lot of coordina- Wing to continue to train the airfield driving pro- own to assist with the host in tempo is probably the tion from other units who joint and international gram, ensuring those who unit. With the amount most challenging thing,” are also busy with the exer- partners and project com- drive on the airfield are of sorties we fly during said Staff Sgt. Justin Cis- cise.” bat air power across the qualified and know what RF-A, it could become neros, 354th Operations Looking forward, the Pacific theater to maintain they are doing, and logging extremely hard on the host Support Squadron AMF team will continue to as- security and stability in the flight plans to keep an accu- unit without help,” said NCO in charge of training. sess, manage and keep the region. ‘Talons out’ as 355th FS flies first official FHP sorties

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron flies over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 1, 2021. As one of the 354th Fighter Wing’s F-35A units, the 355th FS bolsters the 354th wing’s transition to a combat-coded mission, doubling U.S. ’ F-35A combat capability. U.S. Air Force photo by Air- man 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong Tactical advantage: The RED FLAG-Alaska veteran Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. versity Reserve Officers' Training Tamondong Corps detachment on May 8, 2011, 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs the day before his graduation. “When I was six [years old] I “If you asked me six years ago, went to my first airshow and saw [if I knew that] I would have been the Thunderbirds and I thought an Aggressor and go from Blue to I wanted to fly that thing right Red to Blue, I’d have said ‘no,’” there,” he said. “And I knew I had said U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher to join the Air Force to do that.” “Tuco” Harrison. “But I’m glad Harrison still vividly recalls his I’ve had that experience. It’s been very first RF-A experience when good.” he was stationed at Homestead Air ‘Tuco,’ the 80th Fighter Squad- Reserve Base, in spring of ron assistant director of operations 2015. and chief of standards and evalua- “When I was a lieutenant flying tion, has inevitably become a RED as Blue air, I didn’t know what was FLAG-Alaska veteran after having going on,” he said. “I just stayed flown for both Blue and Red air in within my flight lead’s visual and U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher “Tuco” Harrison, the 80th Fighter Squadron over 15 RF iterations. made sure I didn’t get shot… I just assistant director of operations and chief of standards and evaluation, poses Following his dream to become wanted to be safe out there.” for a photo on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 18, 2021. Tuco has flown a pilot in the Air Force, Harrison for both Red and Blue air in over 15 RED FLAG iterations. (U.S. Air Force commissioned out of Tuskegee Uni- See RED on page 3 photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong) 2 NEWS July 9, 2021 Nutrition Corner – Coconut Oil Myth Buster Coconut oil is considered as butter and beef fat. Coco- oil. Don’t be fooled by the that will help reduce the garnish a healthy food and can help nut oil, like all saturated label “light,” which means risk of heart disease. Avoid • In a bowl, combine with weight loss – Myth. fats, should be limited in it has a lighter flavor; the the saturated fats found the rice, water, soy sauce, A recent survey from the a healthy diet. Fortunate- calorie content is the same. in butter, high fat dairy sesame oil and bacon. Stir, New York Times demon- ly, there are many other Grapeseed oil has polyun- foods, fatty meat cuts, and then microwave, covered, strated that 72 percent healthy oil alternatives that saturated fatty acids and coconut oil and trans fats for about six to eight min- of the public considers will help lower LDL levels can lower total cholesterol found in many margarines utes until the rice is fully coconut oil healthy. Per- and increase HDL levels. and LDL-cholesterol. It can and pre-packaged baked cooked. haps this is because virgin Canola oil contains be used for sautéing and in goods. • Mix the frozen peas coconut oil is high in Laurie monounsaturated and dressings and dips. and carrots into the rice. acid, a medium-chain fatty polyunsaturated fats and Overall, it is important Featured Recipe: Mi- • In a microwaveable acid that can raise good has a light flavor, which to include fats in your diet crowaved “Fried Rice” blow or mug, beat the eggs (HDL-Cholesterol) but makes it good for baking that are heart healthy and Ingredients: with the salt. also bad cholesterol levels and sautéing. Olive oil is limit the ones high in sat- • ½ cup rice • Microwave the eggs (LDL-Cholesterol). high in monounsaturated urated and trans fat. Aim • 1 cup chicken broth and the rice again for one Coconut oil is made up fatty acids, which can help for oils such as canola oil, • 1 tablespoon soy sauce to two minutes until the of 82 percent saturated fat, reduce the risk of heart olive oil, flaxseed oil and • 2 teaspoon sesame oil eggs are fully cooked. which is about 11g of sat- disease, and can be used grapeseed oil. Foods such • ½ cup frozen peas and • Break the eggs into urated fat per tablespoon, in place of butter. Extra as nuts/seeds/nut butters, carrots small bits and mix in with and raises LDL-cholesterol virgin olive oil has a fruiter avocados, and fatty fish • 2 eggs the rice. just as much as the com- flavor and stronger aroma such as salmon also con- • Salt to taste • Garnish with scal- monly known culprits such than pure or virgin olive tain the heart healthy oils • Fresh scallion, to lions. History Snapshot – The Northernmost Chapel

Constructed in 1944 from standard military plans, the Army’s northernmost chapel is a fixture of the North Post landscape and a contributing resource to the Ladd Field National Historic Landmark. The chapel was built from the 800-series standard Army plans and topped with a steeple. Its wooden frame reflects a New England meeting-house architectural style. Similarly designed churches exist across the , including at the Kodiak Air Station, Alaska. The 800-series building was a prefabricated, modular design that could be lengthened in increments of 10 feet or built-up with the addition of extra stories. The Ladd Field chapel is one-story with a choir loft above the south end of the building and administrative and storage space on the north end. It originally also housed a clarion, an electric device that played melodies through the use of chimes. While no longer in use, the chapel testifies to the early build-up of Ladd Field in the 1940s and the modification of standardized architecture to meet service members’ needs as the base population expanded. U.S. Army Garrison Alaska Cultural Resources file photo MEDDAC Minute Important Phone now with the addition ries and DOD civil- medications Items such as fever/ to availability and Numbers of dr+ on demand! ians. Work on health Bassett Army pain reducers, antibi- families are restricted Family members and and wellness goals Community Hospital otic cream, cold and to a maximum of four Emergency: 911 retirees enrolled in during over the phone Pharmacy offers ben- allergy remedies, lice items per week. A full 24 Hour Nurse Ad- TRICARE may use appointments by call- eficiaries the ability to treatment and vita- list of medications is vice Line: 1-800-874- the 24/7 virtual ur- ing 907-361-2234. receive free over the min D are available. available at the phar- 2273 Opt. 1 gent care without a counter medications. Medicines are subject macy. Appointment Line: referral. Register at 361-4000 www.doctorondemand. Appointments Behavioral Health: com/hnfs and then from home 361-6059 download the app In partnership Benefits Advisor: for instant access to with TRICARE, PM 361-6829 board-certified doctors Pediatrics is offering ALASKA POST Immunizations: 361- throughout the coun- virtual appointments 5456 try. for TRICARE bene- The Interior Military News Connection Information Desk: ficiaries from birth EDITORIAL STAFF 361-5172 through 26 years old. The ALASKA POST is authorized by Army School/sports Regulation 360-1 and is published by the Patient Advocate: Visit with a pediatri- Garrison Commander Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, a private firm in 361-5291 cian using your smart no way connected with the U.S. Army, and is physicals Col. Christopher Ruga under exclusive written contract. Contents of the Pharmacy Refills: Beat the back to phone, table or com- ALASKA POST are not necessarily the official 361-5803 school rush by sched- puter from anywhere. Fort Wainwright PAO views of, or endorsed by, the Department of the MEDDAC-AK Army. The editorial content of this publication is uling a school/sports Common illnesses that Grant Sattler the responsibility of the U.S. Army Garrison Ft. Website: www. physical for your can be treated are Wainwright Public Affairs Office. The ALASKA bassett-wainwright. Command Information/ POST welcomes responsible comments from its youth three to 18 sprains and strains, readers and will publish letters, articles or photos tricare.mil years old on July 22 respiratory infections, New Media submitted at least one week prior to the next MHS Patient Por- publication. The ALASKA POST reserves the from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. coughs, skin rashes, right to edit or reject submissions. All submitted tal: https://myaccess. by calling 907-361- sinus infections and Brady Gross material will become official Army property unless dmdc.osd.mil/ 4000. pink eye. Get started otherwise indicated. To advertise call (907) 459- Community Relations/ 7548 Everything advertised in this publication Health Net: www.tri- by downloading the shall be made available for purchase, use or care-west.com, 1-844- PMP Anywhere app or Media Relations patronage without regard to race, color, religion, Health gender, national origin, age, marital status, 8676-9378 by visiting pmpediat- Eve Baker physical handicap, political affiliation or any other coaching ricsanywhere.com. non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Staff Writer/Editor The Editorial office is located on Ft. Wainwright in Doctor The Fort Wain- Building 1047 #1; Mailing address is Public Affairs wright Army Wellness Daniel Nelson Office, 1060 Gaffney Road, 5900, Ft. Wainwright, on demand Center offers health Over AK 99703. Call 353-6779 or 353-6760, or send Staff Writer emails to usarmy.wainwright.imcom-pacific.list. Virtual appoint- coaching sessions for the counter [email protected] ments are even easier TRICARE beneficia- Brian Schlumbohm 3 July 9, 2021 NEWS The Chaplain’s Corner Where do you put your values?

Chaplain (Capt.) losophy-in-Business) decision can cause to figure out the val- Eunjun Jeong and the Koestenbaum resentment toward ues as a family. Their 1st Battalion, 24th Institute. A young each other. If he relin- marriage had to grow Infantry Regiment husband and wife were quished his promotion, up by the equivalent of Chaplain caught in the pain he would resent his five years in about two of a major decision wife for ruining his weeks. Roy Disney, who about whether or not career. If she just went They ended up was an American busi- to relocate to Cairo along with the move to going to Cairo, but nessman and co-found- in Egypt as a condi- Cairo, she would hate their relationship had er of The Walt Disney tion for accepting the him for squashing her been transformed: She Company, said, “It's double promotion his ideals for her baby and understood that his ca- not hard to make deci- job offered him. This herself. What would reer was important to sions when you know young man excitedly they do? Where do him; he recommitted what your values are.” came home to his wife they put their values? to his values as a par- This speaks to the and his young baby Whose value is more ticipant in the family. powerful impact that and said, “Great news! important than other? What matters is not so values can have upon We’re moving to Cai- After some discus- much what they ended our decision-making ro!” Appalled, his wife sion, they decided to up choosing, but how. process. It means said, “You're moving go back to the funda- They took the coura- when we make a alone. I'm going back mental questions: Is it geous step to redefine, tional significance. You better know your decision, we follow our to my mother’s house my career, or is it our from the inside out, Michelle Obama, who value system and fol- values. Where we put with my baby.” career? Is it your baby, who they truly were – is an American attor- low your values when our values can make a That was the first or is it our baby? Are they reconnected with ney, author and served you made a decision. different story in our crisis that happened we individuals, or do their values. as the First Lady of When it is hard to life. in this family. Both we operate as a team? The how of our de- the United States from make decisions, it is Here is the story of sides had their strong What are our values? cisions is what builds 2009 to 2017, once time to check where a young couple from reasons. So it seemed Considering those character. The what, said, “You can't make you put your values. Peter Koestenbaum, there was no viable questions and answer- which at first glance decisions based on fear Your values can be who is the founder and compromise. The ing them together was appears paramount, is and the possibility of important signals on Chairman of PiB (Phi- consequence of either the essential journey ultimately no emo- what might happen.” your life journey.

354th SFS Airmen tryout for Eielson SWAT team Worship Services on Fort Wainwright

Good Shepherd Catholic Community Mass: Sundays, 9 a.m., SLC Holy Hour Adoration: Thursdays, 6 p.m., SLC Catholic Women of the Chapel: Wednes- days, 9 a.m., SLC

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Cornerstone Protestant Community Worship Service: Sundays, 11 a.m., NLC Protestant Women of the Chapel, U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 354th Security Forces Squadron participate in a special weapons and tactics physi- Wednesdays, 6 p.m., NLC cal training test June 23, 2021 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Emergency Services Team instructors from Mac- Cornerstone Youth, Sundays, 1 p.m., Dill Air Force Base, Florida, visited the squadron to train SWAT teams to boost the unit’s readiness and emergency NLC response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert) Congregación Protestante Piedra Angular Servicio de adoración: Domingos, 1 Continued from page 1 p.m., SLC RED Northern Lights Chapel Nov. 22, 2020 The challenge of filled his purpose as an is,” he said. “The intel again feels great,” said responding to Red air’s ‘Aggressor’ as he then might say this… but Blessman. “We watch Fort Wainwright Religious unpredictable tactics moved on to fill in the what’s really going to each other’s backs, Support Office, 353-6112 makes flying for Blue role of instructor for happen is this...” being professional 1051 Gaffney, Unit 10 air thrilling for Harri- the 80th FS ‘Juvats’. His familiarity with Airmen, even if we’re Southern Lights Chapel (SLC), 8th St & son. “I love instructing... the Aggressor’s tactics not in the same area of Neely Rd. “If something chang- It’s kind of a win-win has taught him that responsibility or base.” Northern Lights Chapel (NLC), Luzon es drastically with the [situation] for the base despite limited capa- Not every pilot gets & Rhineland Avenues game plan, I’d have to and for me going back bilities, it is Red air’s the chance to fly for adjust my game plan on [to South Korea] and mission to pose contin- both Red and Blue the fly to deal with that instructing,” he said. uous problems for Blue air. Harrison feels problem,” he said. “It’s “Just making a differ- Air. This helps bring very grateful to an ever-changing battle ence to a young flight perspective and situa- experience both so it’s kind of cool to lead and teaching them tional awareness on the ends of the RF-A deal with that.” how to fly.” mission commander’s spectrum. It was in July of RED FLAG-Alaska planning and its execu- “Having flown 2017 when Harri- 21-2 marks Harrison’s tion. for both sides son’s assignment to the fourth time flying for It has been ten makes me feel very 18th Aggressor Squad- Blue air. But this time months since Harrison capable as a fighter ron took him from the around, he’s bringing left the Aggressors and pilot,” said Harri- 35th Fighter Squad- invaluable expertise he’s glad to see some of son. “Being able ron in the Republic of and vast experience his old friends now that to make sure my Korea all the way to having flown for both he’s back for RF-A. One game plan is solid Alaska, where he spent Red and Blue air in of whom is Capt. David and to account for the next few years fly- several RF iterations. “Solo” Blessman, 18th any sort of vari- ing for Red air until the “Having prior experi- Aggressor Squadron ables helps me summer of 2020. ence [as Red air] helps F-16 Air Battle Manag- impact the big Air While flying as a cap- me as Blue air because er, who had nothing but Force mission be- tain for Red air, Harri- I can essentially advise nice words to say about cause I can bring a son found the overall whoever the mission Harrison. unique perspective concept of replicating commander for that vul “Working with Tuco to the fight.” adversarial tactics to test Blue air’s game plan very interesting. “Learning different tactics other threat nations may try to use against us and actual- ly trying to test Blue air’s game plan against some of those threats out there; that part was interesting,” he said. When his time was up as an Aggressor, he found his way back to Korea when he was assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron. He believed he had ful- 4 NEWS July 9, 2021 ARNORTH ends COVID-19 vaccination mission, leaders look back on effort

Thomas Brading formed on the ground,” he officials to meet the National Army News Service said, regarding the California Preparedness Goal, he said. natives on the mission. The campus location With over 5 million Once they were on the was co-operated by FEMA vaccinations administered, ground, a combination of and the State of California the Army has concluded its nurses, pharmacy techni- through the Governor’s Of- COVID-19 support mission, cians, and one pharmacist fice of Emergency Services. which found Soldiers helping were dropped in to round However, once the Army others and building trust out the team, which bridged and other federal agencies within some of the nation’s the gap for Soldiers unqual- left, the city of Los Angeles hardest-hit communities, ified to administer vaccines claimed control of the loca- Army leaders recently said. but who still served in other tion. At the request of the capacities, he said. “I am incredibly proud of Federal Emergency Manage- Every day during the all the active-duty service ment Agency, or FEMA, U.S. mission, leaders observed members deployed under Army North, the U.S. North- Soldiers display compassion United States Northern ern Command's Joint Force by going out of their way Command who have con- Land Component Command, Spc. Ty Hite, a combat medic specialist with 4th Brigade Sup- by giving extra attention to tributed so much in the fight completed its COVID-19 port Battalion, 1st Striker Brigade Combat Team, receives a those who were emotionally against COVID-19,” said Air vaccination response Tues- COVID-19 vaccination by Spc. Joshua Greene, a fellow com- distressed or mobility im- Force Gen. Glen D. VanHer- day after medical personnel bat medic specialist in the same battalion, at the mass vacci- paired, Olson said. ck, commander of North nation site at California State University, Los Angeles, Feb. 16, departed the New Jersey It was going the extra mile American Aerospace Defense 2021. (Photo by Spc. Simone Lara) Institute of Technology that proved to be a testa- Command and USNORTH- Naimoli Family Recreational tribution, and in addition to his family are no strangers ment to their professional- COM. Facility in Newark. helping communities, it has to short notice missions, ism, and helped “connect “Through every challenge “We end our COVID-19 given Soldiers an insight into like the one to Los Angeles. and comfort those who were faced during this pandemic, support mission, where it be- how to prepare for future When he got word of the having a hard time for what- we have worked alongside gan, in the Northeast,” said responses regarding hazards response mission, his wife ever reason,” the command- and supported the civil Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richard- and homeland defense, said replied, “OK, we’ll see you er added. “I was just taken authorities and amazing son, ARNORTH and JFLCC Lt. Col. Andrew L. Olson, later,” in a connotation that back by it.” medical professionals across commander, in a news re- the 299th Brigade Engineer suggested to “expect the In addition, many Cali- our country who have been lease. “As demand for federal Battalion commander, who unexpected,” he said. fornia locals left vaccination on the front lines of this military support for pandem- spent roughly 60 days in With less than a week to sites surprised “Army people effort,” the general added in ic response declines, so too East Los Angeles during a prepare, “the immediate con- could be so nice,” said Com- a news release. can our presence as we reset vaccine distribution mission. cerns the sergeant major and mand Sgt. Maj. Nathaniel Although Olson said he for potential, future all-haz- There, roughly 500 service I was how [it] can impact the Atkinson Jr., the battalion’s hopes no other pandemics ards response and homeland members worked from sun training plans we’ve got the senior enlisted leader. “To sweep the nation, acquiring defense missions directed by up to sundown, including next few months and things me, that was a validation of the experience and serving the Department of Defense.” members of the California like that,” he told reporters building trust in the commu- others were both critical to In February, Secretary National Guard and 220 Wednesday during an Army nity.” Army preparedness, whether of Defense Lloyd J. Austin Soldiers from the engineer Current Operations Engage- From the outset of the in East Los Angeles or the called on active-duty troops battalion, which falls under ment Tour. COVID-19 response, over other side of the globe, he to assist with federal vacci- 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Once that was out of the 10,000 active-duty service said. nation efforts. Since then, Team, 4th Infantry Division. way, the first objective was members have gone to “[This has been] a unique ARNORTH has led over Troops administered building the right team. To hospitals across the country, chance to serve the Ameri- 5,100 military medical and roughly 6,000 vaccinations start, they identified which where they have worked can people directly,” Olson support personnel across a day at California State Soldiers wanted to go. Many alongside civil authorities said. “I think it’s a matter the DOD to 25 states and University on the Los Ange- California natives were and medical professionals on of just sharing the mes- one territory as part of the les campus. By April, they already within their ranks, the front lines of the pan- sage that we stand ready overall government response administered more than eager to give back to their demic effort. to answer the nation’s call, to the pandemic, the release 300,000 vaccinations over a community, Olson said. During this time, AR- whether that’s defense sup- said. 60-day period. “I think that was great NORTH was in constant port to civil authorities here The withdraw comes fol- Olson, who has served because it came through in coordination with FEMA, in the homeland or whether lowing months of vaccine dis- 20 years in the Army, and the way the Soldiers per- as well as state and local that’s abroad.” 5 July 9, 2021 NEWS Golden Knight, TV show host skydive above Army museum to honor former president

Thomas Brading Army News Service

With over 10,000 jumps to his name, the Golden Knights tan- dem team leader said Thursday’s nationally televised free-fall with a former president’s daughter was his favor- ite to date. In addition to accom- plished jumps, 10,000 is also the number of feet the duo plunged from. Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Abeln and Jenna Bush-Hager, the daughter and grand- daughter of two former presidents and “Today” show co-host, jumped to honor the memory of President George H. W. Bush, he said. “The weather was perfect for a jump today -- clear blue skies, light winds,” Abeln said during an interview. “Jenna was a little on the nervous side, but that’s to be expected jumping out of an air- plane for the first time.” That morning, their aircraft departed from the Davison Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Abeln, the Army Golden Knights tandem team leader, and Jenna Bush-Hager, the daughter and granddaughter of Airfield at Fort Belvoir, two former presidents and “Today” show co-host, completed a tandem jump from 10,000 feet to honor the memory of President George Virginia, and quickly H. W. Bush June 17, 2021. (Photo by Thomas Brading) reached the optimal altitude for skydiving. proud watching you fall hands and said ‘send public figures and first impression com- between the local Around this time, Abeln today,” he said during me,’” Army Chief of community leaders, like munity partners have community and the said Bush-Hager got a “Today” show inter- Staff Gen. James C. with the Bush family, with the military. It’s U.S. Army,” said Abeln, nervous, but “we talked view. McConville said during is a way for the Golden a great experience for who originally enlisted to her and lightened the Bush, a former an interview with Knights to show an- us to talk to passen- as a petroleum supply mood a little bit,” he Navy pilot, received a Bush-Hager earlier this other side of the Army gers [like Bush-Hager] specialist. said. Distinguished Flying week. “We look at the to the next generation and explain our Army At the end of the day, This was not the first Cross for actions during World War II generation of Soldiers, high school story.” “jumping is how we get time Abeln jumped with World War II, and years as the greatest genera- teachers and counsel- While there is no to work,” Abeln said. a member of the Bush later celebrated many tion and I would argue ors, Abeln said. military occupational “Our work starts when family. He was part of of his later birthdays that’s absolutely true, For instance, nearly specialty for the Golden we land and interact former president Bush’s by skydiving. He would but every generation two decades ago, before Knights, it’s something with the crowd. We in- 2009 jump to celebrate have turned 97 on June has its heroes and those his military career airborne Soldiers can vite kids out to pack our his 85th birthday, when 12. heroes are shown here started, Abeln was a apply for later in their parachutes, [and] we’re Bush jumped in tandem The tandem jumpers [at the museum].” college student in St. careers. talking to their family with retired Sgt. 1st soared nearly 2 miles, The museum origi- Louis, Missouri, and The team’s outreach as they’re packing. Class Mike Elliott, a then hit their landing nally opened in Novem- was passionate about efforts are a unique We’re always going to former Golden Knight mark on the grounds of ber but closed its doors skydiving. Shortly after way to tell the Army put a smile on our face, who watched Abeln and the National Museum a month later due to the a chance run-in with story through multiple and interact with every- Bush-Hager from the of the United States COVID-19 pandemic. Soldiers from the Gold- backgrounds, and can one who wants to learn ground. Army, which celebrated “I can’t wait to visit en Knights, he found “bridge a connection about the Army.” Elliott, who be- its grand reopening the U.S. Army Muse- himself in a recruiter’s friended the former Monday on the Army’s um,” former First Lady office. president during their 246th birthday. Laura Bush said during “I never met anyone multiple jumps togeth- “The Army’s history the broadcast, adding in the Army before er, told Bush-Hager is America’s history, her father was also a until I met the Gold- that her grandfather with so many heroes World War II veteran. en Knights,” he said. would have “been very that raised their right Tandem jumps with “Sometimes we’re the

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It is your responsibility to understand the mass warning system at your installation and, when notified, be prepared for the following:  Evacuation  Moving to civilian shelter  Moving to designated safe haven  Temporarily sheltering-in-place  Sheltering-in-place means to take temporary protection in a structure or vehicle— typically your workplace or residence—that is not certified, insured or staffed for WEIO emergency conditions. Installation procedures designate which responsible party or office will order personnel to shelter-in-place and for how long the order is expected to be in effect. Remember, preparing your residence is your own responsibility. How to Prepare  Have an emergency supply kit ready.  Know how to turn off your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems without damaging the components.  Know how to close and secure doors, windows, vents and other exterior openings quickly.  Identify potential interior space for sheltering-in-place. How You Will Be Notified Any of the following emergency warning procedures may alert you to shelter-in-place:  A voice announcing system using exterior (Giant Voice) and interior speakers or sirens  Automated Community Notification Systems for sending recorded voice messages or text  Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcasts on the radio or TV  Residential route alerting—messages announced from vehicles with loudspeakers 6 NEWS July 9, 2021

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@WainwrightMWR #WainwrightMWR 7 July 9, 2021 NEWS Army launches IVAS integration into aircraft Dan Lafontaine DEVCOM C5ISR Center Public Affairs

Army researchers are expanding the reach of the high-tech Integrated Visu- al Augmentation System to deliver capabilities to Soldiers onboard aircraft. IVAS integrates next-generation situa- tional awareness tools and high-resolution sim- ulations to enable Soldier sensing, decision making, target acquisition and target engagement. The device provides Soldiers with a single platform to fight, rehearse and train. During the research and testing phases, the Army initially focused on bringing the technology to dismounted Soldiers. During the next step, scientists and engineers developed a capability for Soldiers to maintain sit- uational awareness using IVAS during transport in ground combat vehicles such as the Bradley and Stryker. Soldiers don the Integrated Visual Augmentation System Capability Set 3 hardware while mounted in a Stryker in Joint Base Lew- Now, Army Futures is-McCord, Washington, in January 2021. (Photo by Courtney Bacon, PEO Soldier Public Affairs) Command and Project Manager IVAS are testing mand, Control, Communi- borne Division aboard two gle among the screens, could also use the headsets the system to deliver the cations, Computers, Cyber, Black Hawks. The same making the images larger to control ALE instead of technology for aircrews Intelligence, Surveillance Soldiers finished testing or smaller. Two squad carrying a tablet. and paratroopers in Black and Reconnaissance IVAS weeks earlier during leaders in separate Black “During the develop- Hawk and Chinook heli- Center — a component of Soldier Touch Point 4 at Hawks also coordinated ment phases for these copters. AFC’s Combat Capabilities Fort Bragg and incorpo- a mid-flight change of current and future ground “The Army is investing Development Command. rated what they learned in mission plans using the and air platforms, we’re in resources to broaden The first aircraft in- preparation for EDGE 21. system. focused foremost on the the emerging capabilities tegration operational They received real-time Research is now fo- putting together the user of IVAS to improve ef- test with paratroopers video feeds to their IVAS cused on providing video experience,” Mathur said. fectiveness and safety of using IVAS occurred in headsets, from a camera feeds from Air-Launched “The team is getting their airborne Soldiers en route May at Experimentation mounted to the bottom of Effects, small unmanned feedback during exercises to their mission,” said Dr. Demonstration Gateway helicopters, while flying aerial vehicles released in like EDGE and making Navin Mathur, IVAS plat- Event 21 — a precursor to the objective site. By flight from helicopters, to quick upgrades. We’re con- form integration project to Project Convergence pushing a button on the paratroopers and aircrew tinually refining designs engineer with the Com- 21 — with the 82nd Air- headset, they could tog- wearing IVAS. Soldiers to meet their needs.”

Deliberate path required to deliver future capabilities, say top Army leaders

Devon L. Suits Army News Service

The Army has become a leader in new technology but must continue to modern- ize concepts and capabilities to sharpen its global competitive edge, the Army secre- tary told lawmakers Tuesday. Prioritized efforts by the Army Futures Command, Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, and other Army orga- nizations have put the service at the fore- front of developing and fielding new tech- nology to support the joint force, Christine E. Wormuth said before the House Armed Services Committee about the Army's fiscal year 2022 budget proposal. To ensure the force stays on track, Army leaders plan to work in close coordination with lawmakers to set a deliberate, achiev- able path to deliver future capabilities. "The Army's readiness gains and mod- The HEL-MD is a laser system mounted on a standard Army heavy expanded mobility tactical truck. Still a ernization procurement requirements demonstrator, it’s hoped the testing conducted at White Sands and other ranges will lead to a program of re- must be prioritized to continue [moving cord. (Photo by Jose Salazar) forward]," she said. To help move these priorities forward, DOD demonstrates mobile microgrid technology senior leaders conducted internal reforms over the past four years that realigned over David Vergun Ground Vehicle Systems Center, "The demonstrated prototype $35 billion within the Army budget to self- DOD News highlighted some features of the reduces [the] DOD's overall en- fund modernization priorities in support of VCM. "Generating 100 kilo- ergy footprint, minimizing con- joint-all domain operations, Wormuth said The Office of the Undersec- watts per vehicle and capable tributions to climate change by in her written testimony to lawmakers. retary of Defense for Research of supporting both static and coupling a more efficient power Wormuth explained several of these and Engineering and the on-the-move operations, VCMs generation approach for expe- modernization efforts include counter-un- Department of the Army re- enhance our lethality and sur- ditionary forces with reduced manned aircraft systems, directed energy, cently demonstrated a mobile, vivability in contested environ- logistical requirements to de- hypersonic weapons, and next-generation fast-forming, secure and intel- ments," McGrew said. ploy and sustain it," Bohn said. assured positioning, navigation and timing ligent vehicle-centric microg- Conforming to the Tactical To inform capability needs for devices. rid prototype that will power Microgrid Standard, VCMs multi-domain operations, Army “We need to comprehensively modern- next-generation warfighting can distribute power between Product Manager Command ize,” Wormuth said. “But equally import- capabilities and joint warfight- vehicles and connect to other Post Integrated Infrastructure ant is our network portfolio area, for ex- ing concepts. TMS-compliant power gener- is equipping an operational bat- ample, because again we have to be able to Integrating power generation ation, storage and distribution talion with components of the connect our sensors and shooters together. directly onto tactical vehicle systems under development by VCM prototype for experimen- We have to be able to defend those systems platforms, VCMs are designed the DOD. "It's not only a mi- tation in operationally relevant and our forces from aerial and missile to provide on-the-move power crogrid, it's also a smart grid," conditions this summer. defense fires.” for next-generation warfighting Bohn said. "A centralized con- McGrew noted that there are While the Army has made significant capabilities, such as directed troller can increase or decrease exciting possibilities for VCMs progress over the past year, its ongoing energy and missile defense the number of powered vehi- beyond battlefield applications, transformation is the only way to guaran- systems. VCMs also support a cles automatically for optimal such as humanitarian assis- tee success, she said, adding senior leaders rapidly forming and resilient efficiency/resilience across the tance and disaster relief opera- will continue to make tough decisions to microgrid capability that will microgrid." tions. For example, the Nation- ensure the best use of resources to stay power future command, control, VCMs align with the Joint al Guard is interested in using ahead of a near-peer or emerging threat. communications, computers and Staff Joint Warfighting Con- the technology for responding "The Army has rebuilt a high level of intelligence systems. cept's emphasis on contested to natural or man-made disas- readiness with the support of Congress, Frank Bohn and Dean Mc- logistics to streamline the ters. Two VCM-equipped vehi- but that readiness level is fragile," Army Grew, the project leads for the DOD's ability to deploy and cles could deliver 200 kilowatts Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville Army Futures Command, Army sustain the joint force. This to power a neighborhood of up said before the Senate Armed Services Combat Capabilities Develop- capability provides a pathway to 75 homes, McGrew said. Committee on June 15. "We must sustain ment Command Control, Com- to improved logistics and faster In the future, McGrew that high level of readiness while continu- munications, Computers, Cyber, setup, transport and rede- thinks that 10 to 20 percent of ing our most comprehensive transforma- Intelligence Surveillance, and ployment of power generation tactical vehicles will have VCM tion and modernization effort in over 40 Reconnaissance Center and the systems, he said. capability. years."