Thursday, December 13, 2018 Volume 18, Number 50 Index Commentary ...... A2 Community Events ...... A3 News Briefs ...... A3 Community ...... A6 Off Duty ...... B1 Movies ...... B3
FREE Published in the interest of the personnel at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri www.myguidon.com NCOA rolls out redesigned BLC
By Dawn Arden Managing editor “The new course design is allowing BLC [email protected] students the ability to enhance their ability The Maneuver Sup- to think — not what to think.” port Center of Excel- lence Noncommissioned Officer Academy’s Basic First Sgt. Michael McCabe Leader Course has un- NCOA Basic Leader Course first sergeant dergone a new design, which is scheduled to be fully implemented with Operations (Army and First Sgt. Michael the start of BLC Class Joint), Program Man- McCabe, MSCoE Basic Photo by Staff Sgt. Joaguin Suero 003-19 in January. agement, Readiness and Leader Course first ser- Soldiers attending the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Noncommissioned Officer According to the NCO Training Management. geant, said the focus has Academy's Basic Leader Course stand in formation. The Army's redesigned course will be Leadership Center of With the redesign, Sol- shifted to teach Soldiers fully implemented in January. Excellence, changes diers will attend train- to implement a plan, train have been made to al- ing six days a week. The and evaluate the training McCabe said assess- enhance their ability the learner to release,” leviate the “Death by 22-day course consists event. ments in the new course to think — not what to he said. “The chang- PowerPoint” method of of 169 course facilita- “The new course has content are based on think,” he said. ing world and enemy instruction, changing in- tion hours, which are increased rigor in the demonstrated abilities Sgt. 1st Class Brandon demands critical and stead to having students broken down as follows: content by adding written and learning outcomes Washington, small group creative thinkers to col- learn by the Experien- assessments and taking under the Experiential leader, agrees. laborate and solve prob- tial Learning Method. Readiness, 37 hours away the multiple choice Learning Model, help- “That sense of owner- lems, complete missions The changes are being Leadership, 42 hours exams,” McCabe said. ing to enhance the Sol- ship and responsibility, and develop leaders. made at NCO academies Training Management, 22 “Written assessments diers’ ability to exer- whether as a leader or Empowering Soldiers to across the Army. hours require more research, cise practical applica- as a learner, is incorpo- think critically based on The new course is Operations, 14 hours fostering creative and tions once they return rated from day one. The theoretical and doctri- built around the six Communication, 47 hours critical thinking skills to their unit. learner centric environ- nal knowledge is power- leader competency ar- Program Management, 7 while also teaching the “The new course de- ment spurs curiosity ful beyond means and eas, which are Commu- hours NCOs proper use of time sign is allowing BLC that ignites a passion that is what this course nications, Leadership, management.” students the ability to that allows the leader in enables.” Blended Retirement System opt-in deadline approaching
Special to GUIDON the traditional legacy retirement pension, Soldiers eligible to opt- also known as a defined in to the Blended Retire- benefit, with a defined ment System have until contribution benefit Dec. 31 to decide wheth- into a Thrift Savings er to opt-in to BRS or Plan, or TSP. remain with the legacy This new system pro- retirement system. vides retirement savings Active-duty service benefits for the majority members with fewer of service members, in- than 12 years of ser- cluding those who serve vice as of Dec. 31, 2017, fewer than 20 years. and Reserve component For more information service members with on the Blended Retir- less than 4,320 points ment System, visit https:// are eligible. militarypay.defense.gov/ The BRS blends BlendedRetirement/.
Photos courtesy of the Brousseau family ABOVE: Jay Brousseau and his siblings, Gail Barr and Kenneth Brousseau Jr., look through a box of military mem- orabilia belonging to their late uncle, Lt. Col. Louie Brousseau. BELOW: Military items found in a box belonging to Lt. Col. Louie Brousseau. USO helps family rediscover military history Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro Gen. Mark Milley, the Army's chief of staff, right, was By Heather Kline thought the Fort Leon- nominated to succeed Marine Corps General Joe Dunford, Guidon Volunteer ard Wood USO may be left, as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. their best chance at find- In October 2014, Kris- ing the rightful owner. ten Davidson, a volunteer Their thought was if no Milley to be next at the Fort Leonard Wood one could eventually be USO, received a phone found, the USO would be said. “I thought; ‘why that the next day I was call that led to an unex- a great place to display not share it again on so- talking on the phone top military advisor pected reunion. the items for future gen- cial media? Maybe we with family we spent “My sister and broth- erations to see and learn will have luck this time four years in search of,” By Joe Lacdan game, Trump tweeted his er-in-law, Kelly and Peter from. and find that one piece Brownfield said. “Tears Defense Media Activity nomination of Milley. St. Gelais, purchased a Kelly Brownfield, USO needed to complete this were shed, as they “I am pleased to an- condominium in Dracut, Western Missouri Re- puzzle.’” couldn’t believe we con- On a frigid afternoon nounce my nomination of Massachusetts. While gional Operations direc- This time, luck was on tinued the search for so in Philadelphia, President four-star General Mark going through the home, tor, embarked on a four- Brownfield’s side. Indi- many years to reunite Donald Trump stood with Milley, chief of Staff of the Pete came across the year mission to return viduals from all over the them with so many items his next top military advi- United States Army — as box of old military things the service member’s world responded to her once belonging to their sor prior to the annual Ar- the chairman of the Joint and asked if we could do war relics. post resulting in a name uncle, Lt. Col. Louie my-Navy football game. Chiefs of Staff, replac- something with it,” Da- Over the years, the and location within hours. Brousseau,” Brownfield Trump selected Gen. ing General Joe Dunford, vidson said. “We gladly USO tried to locate “We shared it, and our said. Mark Milley, chief of who will be retiring,” the took it hoping we could the owner of the box inbox started blowing On Oct. 31, USO of Staff of the Army, as president tweeted. “I am get it displayed.” without any luck. “We up with possible leads,” Missouri Executive Di- the next chairman of the thankful to both of these After looking for rela- have pulled the items Brownfield said. “Within rector Russ Avery had Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a incredible men for their tives based on the infor- out to see if we could a couple hours, we had a plans to be in Texas on morning tweet preceding mation in the box and find one more piece to name and location.” the annual Army-Navy See MILLEY Page A4 coming up empty, they the puzzle,” Brownfield “I found it surreal See FAMILY Page A4
■ Don't miss the 399th ■ ACS offers tips to ■ Pro wrestling comes ■ Army beats Navy in Army Band's holiday help keep holiday to Nutter Field House annual Fort Leonard concert tonight, 7 p.m. spending in check. Saturday. Wood game. at Baker Theater. Page A6 Page B1 Page B1 Section A, Page 2 GUIDON Thursday, December 13, 2018
FORT LEONARD WOOD Happy birthday, TICKET The Fort Leonard Wood Ticket is a representation of inci- Army National Guard dents and accidents occurring on Fort Leonard Wood involv- ing service members and civilians. The information contained in this column is for general By Brig. Gen. Robert Whittle information purposes only. and Command Sgt. Maj. James The information is provided by the Fort Leonard Wood Direc- Breckinridge torate of Emergency Services and, while we endeavor to keep Special to GUIDON the community aware of offenses occurring on the installation, the Fort Leonard Wood DES reserves the right to restrict or oday we celebrate the omit potentially sensitive and confidential information. 382nd birthday of the To ensure that privacy and investigative concerns are pro- TNational Guard — the tected, report data may be filtered prior to being made avail- oldest serving military organi- able to the public. zation in America. The Massachusetts General Court issued an order on Dec. November 29 13, 1636, to organize a stand- — Service member and three civilians issued written warn- ing Army for the protection of ings for speeding their families and towns. — Service member issued written warning for failing to obey With that order, what we traffic-control device now know as America’s Na- — Service member issued written warning for failing to tional Guard was born. The idea was simple: establish an display lighted head lamps Army of citizen-Soldiers who — Service member issued ticket for speeding could be called upon to fight when needed. In 1636, that standing Army November 30 defended Massachusetts Bay. — Two civilians issued tickets for failing to provide proof of Today, our National Guard an- financial responsibility swers the call of both state and keeping millions of Ameri- service to America. — Service member issued ticket for failing to register nation and deploys overseas to cans safe. Happy birthday, National vehicle combat terrorism and to pro- After three and a half Guard. We are proud to serve — Civilian issued written warning for failing to display tect and defend the freedoms centuries, the National Guard with you. lighted head lamps we hold dear. continues to accomplish the (Editor’s note: Whittle is In addition to answering unique dual mission of serv- the acting Maneuver Support the call to conflict, today’s ing community and country. Center of Excellence and citizen-Soldiers and Airmen The United States military is Fort Leonard Wood com- December 1 respond to natural disasters the greatest in the world due manding general. Breckin- — Two civilians issued written warnings for speeding and emergencies, reconstruc- in large part to our National ridge is the MSCoE and Fort — Civilian issued written warning for failing to signal tion missions and counternar- Guard service members and Leonard Wood command turn cotic operations each year, their contributions and selfless sergeant major.)
December 2 — Four service members and one civilian issued tickets for speeding — Service member and four civilians issued written warn- ings for speeding — Civilian issued written warning for failing to signal turn — Service member issued written warning for having defective license plate lamp — Service member issued written warning for failing to provide proof of financial responsibility
December 3 — Four service members and two civilians issued tickets for speeding — Civilian issued written warning for failing to yield — Civilian issued written warning for speeding
December 4 — Three service members issued tickets for speeding
December 5 Courtesy photo — Three service members and one civilian issued tickets for speeding — Civilian issued ticket for failing to use hands-free device while driving Driving impaired affects lives — Civilian issued ticket for failing to register vehicle — Civilian issued ticket for hunting without Fort Leonard Missouri Coalition for Road- executive chair of the Wood Sportsman Permit Joplin police way Safety will be promoting coalition. “So we are mak- — Service member issued ticket for failing to obey traffic- officer promotes Swann’s story in statewide ing a special effort to reach control device public-service announce- motorists with reminders — Civilian issued written warning for failing to stop for sober driving ments, reminding motorists to plan ahead for a safe and stop sign of the consequences of driv- sober ride home.” — Civilian issued written warning for failing to yield From the Missouri Department ing impaired and reminding What’s tragic about these of Transportation those who plan to celebrate crashes is that they are clearly — Civilian issued written warning for failing to obey Special to GUIDON to designate a sober driver preventable. Impaired driving traffic-control device or call a cab to avoid driving is a crime, not an “accident,” fficer Jared Swann of impaired. and is one of America’s most the Joplin Police Depart- Statewide, law enforcement often committed and deadliest Oment works hard to keep will be on the lookout for im- crimes. There are no excuses impaired drivers off Mis- paired drivers; with targeted to drive impaired. souri’s roadways. enforcement efforts beginning The facts are known — Not only is this his job, Friday through Jan. 1. drinking and driving can be Tell us how we are doing, visit us at www.face- but it’s his way of helping to There were 53 people killed a lethal combination. The book.com/FLWGUIDON and leave a comment. prevent families like his own and 267 seriously injured in consequences are fines, jail from suffering from an im- Missouri traffic crashes be- time or even death. Enforce- paired driving crash. tween December 10, 2017, and ment will be out in full force To submit story ideas, e-mail: [email protected] Swann’s brother was dis- January 1, 2018. Eleven of the this holiday season. If you abled in 1999, when a vehicle fatalities and 33 of the serious choose to drive impaired, he was driving was hit by an injuries involved a substance- you will be arrested. impaired driver. A passen- impaired driver. To learn more, visit save- ger in his brother’s car was “We want everyone to en- molives.com, or find them killed. joy a safe and happy holiday on social media at Save MO This holiday season the season,” said Jon Nelson, Lives, #DriveSoberMO.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
To submit items for “What’s RCW Christmas Crash, 7 For more information, call Army Community Service Veterans of Foreign Wars. Up,” send the time, date, loca- p.m. at the Nutter Fieldhouse, 573.528.1767, or flwlions@ Music Group for Children For more information, tion, a brief description and Fort Leonard Wood. Featur- hotmail.com or visit www. with Autism, 5:30 p.m. Mon- contact Martin Tootle at contact information to guidon- ing “Cowboy” Bob Orton and lionsclubs.org to read about it days at ACS. This program 573.528.7244. [email protected]. “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, this on the website. is for children and parents to All announcements are run on event brings two wrestling learn social and communica- Veterans of Foreign a space-available basis, and legends to the installation. Society of American Mili- tion skills through music. Wars Post 3176 and Auxiliary current events take prece- Tickets are $15 in advance tary Engineers, Fort Leonard For more information, call meetings, 6 p.m. for auxiliary dence over ongoing events. An- and $20 at the door. They can Wood Post, 11:30 a.m. to 1 573.596.0212. members and 7 p.m. for post nouncements must be received be purchased in advance at p.m. on the third Wednesday members the third Monday of by noon, Fridays. Organiza- the Installation Wide Events of each month in the Engineer Pulaski County Branch the month. The VFW post is tions and events mentioned Office in the Pershing Com- Regimental Room of the John NAACP, 7 p.m. the second Mon- located at 17305 Superior Rd. in “Community Events” that munity Center or online at B. Mahaffey Museum. For day of each month at Waynes- in St. Robert and is open to receive donations or otherwise www.leonardwood.armymwr. more information call, Shawn ville Medical Plaza in the the public. The organization raise funds through the activi- com. Howley, at 573.433.5820, email: conference room. The branch’s also hosts breakfast from 8 to ties listed below are nonprofit, [email protected], general membership meetings 10 a.m. Saturdays and bingo non-federal entities that are Wednesday or visit www.same.org/FLW. are open to the public. at 2 p.m. Sundays. For more not part of the Department of Candy Cane Toss, 2 p.m., For more information, con- information, call 573.336.3176 Defense or any of its compo- starting from Fire Station American Heritage Girls, a tact Donnita Patterson-Brown or visit VFW Ozark Memorial nents and have no government 1, Santa and Christian scouting program at pulaskicountynaacp@yahoo. Post 3176 on Facebook. status. These articles do not friends will for girls ages 5 to 18, meets com or 573.842.8677. express or imply endorse- visit the Fort Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:15 Boy Scout Troop 149, 6:30 ment by the U.S. Army or the Leonard Wood p.m. at Westside Baptist Toastmasters Club 493, to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Department of Defense. housing area Church, 801 Historic Route 66. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tues- Military Police Training Facil- on a fire truck. Registration is $26 per person days, in the Truman Educa- ity at the corner of Buckeye Today Santa will be per year. For more informa- tion Center, Room 13. It is and Alabama avenues. Boy 399th Army Band holi- giving out tion, email ahg.mo.4610@ designed for those seeking Scouts is for boys ages 11 to day concert, 7 p.m. at Baker candy canes to gmail.com. to improve their speaking 18 seeking adventure, fun, Theater. Free and open to any who want them. skills. For more informa- leadership and outdoor expe- the public. For more infor- General Leonard Wood tion, call 816.368.1269 or visit rience. For more information, mation, visit www.facebook. Now through Feb. 23 Army Community Hospital’s www.facebook.com/TMIClub- email bsatroop149flw@gmail. com/399tharmyband. Miss Pulaski County 2019 Patient Townhall, 1 p.m. the 493FortLeonardWoodMO. com or visit the Facebook applications are being taken, second Monday of each month page at German Christmas Service, along with Little Sister and in the MEDDAC classroom. The Rocks Inc. Fort Leonard www.facebook.com/ 6 p.m. the Fort Leonard Wood Little Princess titles. This is the public’s chance Wood Harry S. Truman Chap- FLWTroop149. World War II Chapel and Pageants will be held Feb. to speak to hospital leadership ter, 5 to 6 p.m. the second Mess Hall. 23 in the Parker Fine Arts and positively affect change. Wednesday of each month at Cub Scout Troop 149, 6:30 Following the service, Building in Waynesville. For more information, the Bruce C. Clarke Library to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the there will be a Christmas For more information, call contact the GLWACH Public Community Room. All active, Main Post Chapel. Cub Scouts social with refreshments, Ruby Riley at 573.528.9651 or Affairs office at 573.596.9359. Reserve, retired officers and is for boys ages 6 to 10. For including hot spiced wine. email Riley at r123r61@yahoo. Department of Defense more information, find Cub com. Army Community Service civilians, regardless of Scout Pack 149 on Facebook. Now through Dec. 31 Play Morning, 10 to 11 a.m. gender, ethnicity or back- Richland City of Lights, 5 to Ongoing in the gym at Pippin Youth ground, are welcome. For Take Off Pounds Sensibly 10 p.m. in Frisco Park, Main Community Orientation, Center. Children between the more information, call Chapter MO 0223, 8 to 10 Street and Shady Dell Park in 8 a.m. to noon, Thursdays at ages of newborn and 5 years Maj. Adrien Humphreys at a.m. Wednesdays at Army Richland. Building 470, Room 2224. are eligible. 573.596.2400. Community Service, Build- For information, call the This program is part of a Parents and children inter- ing 486, Room 138. TOPS is a Richland Chamber of Com- seven-day cycle for in- act with each other. For more Fort Leonard Wood Ser- nonprofit weight-loss-support merce at 573.765.3028 or processing Soldiers called information, call 573.596.0212. geant Audie Murphy Club, group that has weekly weigh- visit the Facebook page at Arrive Strong. Spouses are Sergeant Morales Chapter, ins followed by a program. ww.facebook.com/cityoflight- encouraged to attend. For Army Community Service 11:45 a.m. the first Tuesday For more information, srichland. more information, contact Bright Start Play Group, 9 to and third Thursday of each contact Louisa Runnalls at 573.596.0136. 10 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. month. For more information, 573.336.5312. Saturday Thursdays. Children between email samcflwmo@gmail. Wreaths Across America, 11 Fort Leonard Wood Lions the ages of 0 and 3 years are com. Veterans of Foreign Wars a.m. at the Missouri Veterans Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. eligible. The children will take Post 3168, and its ladies’ Cemetery - Fort Leonard Wood. on the second and fourth part in hands-on activities and Marine Corps League, auxiliary, 7 p.m. the second The wreath-laying is an expan- Tuesday of the month at interact with other children. Detachment 1195, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday of the month at sion of the ceremony held at Building 821, Colorado Av- For more information, call the first Thursday of the the post home in Laquey. For Arlington National Cemetery. enue. 573.596.0212. month at the Laquey information, call 573.765.3168.
NEWS BRIEFS
Celebrate German Christmas Sundays through Tuesdays and 8 a.m. On Thursday at 6 p.m., the German to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 573.596.5385 Armed Forces Liaison Office, MSCoE, for an appointment. Fort Leonard Wood is hosting a special German Christmas worship service, located at the World War II Chapel. DOD sexual assault safe helpline There is a Christmas-themed social The Department of Defense sexual as- event following the service, featuring sault helpline is 877.995.5247. Fort Leon- bratwurst, hot spiced wine, traditional ard Wood military members, Depart- German baked goods and more The ment of the Army civilians, and family event is open to the public. members can also call the post’s 24 hour SARC number at 573.855.1327. Legal Assistance Office seeking volunteers WAA lays wreaths at local vet- The Legal Assistance Office is cur- erans cemetery rently looking for full- and part-time Wreaths Across America is coming to volunteers to assist with the 2018 tax Fort Leonard Wood as an expansion of season, which runs from January the wreath-laying program that began through April 2019. at Arlington National Cemetery. In 2008, Volunteers are needed for both week- Congress issued a proclamation desig- days and weekends. nating “Wreaths Across America Day” Those interested may contact Capt. each December. Tim Bowman at 573.596.0629, or visit On Friday at 11 a.m., join WAA and the Fort Leonard Wood Legal Assis- Fort Leonard Wood speakers at the Mis- tance Office, on the first floor of Build- souri Veterans Cemetery - Fort Leonard ing 315 located at 316 Missouri Avenue. Wood to remember the fallen, their fami- Once selected, volunteers are regis- lies, and the sacrifices each has made. tered with the Army Volunteer Corps. The event will feature services from the Joint Service Color Guard, 399th Army Band and guest speaker Brig. Retiree of the year nominations Gen. Brian Bisacre, US Army Military The Fort Leonard Wood, MO Retiree Police School Fort Leonard Wood Council is seeking nominations for the commandant. 2019 Distinguished Retiree of the Year. Selectee must be retired at least 10 years and currently living within the Legal Assistance Office hours Fort Leonard Wood Retirement Servic- Beginning Monday and running es Area of Responsibility. Distinguished through Jan. 3 the Fort Leonard Wood Military Service that spanned Combat Legal Assistance Office will have a holi- or Non-combat Service. Continued day schedule with reduced hours. distinguished service after retirement The office will remain open as usual to Retiree Community and Retired from for walk-in attorney consultations, pow- United States Armed Forces. ers of attorney and notary services, Please provide the biography of from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through nominees to Noah E. Stevens, Jr., Re- Wednesday and Dec. 21. tirement Services Officer, 573-596-6637 During the week of Christmas, the or [email protected] before office will be closed Dec. 24 and Christ- Feb. 15, 2019. mas Day, but will be open Dec. 26 and 28 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. For New Year’s week, the office will Blood donors needed be open from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 31, The Armed Services Blood Program closed New Year’s Day, but will be open is in need of blood donors. Jan. 2 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Fort Leonard Wood Blood Donor The office will be open for appoint- Center is located in Building 822 at the ments only during the afternoon. corner of Iowa and Kansas streets. Peo- To schedule an appointment, call ple can donate from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 573.596.0629. wellness TIP OF THE WEEK ◆ Army Wellness Center ◆ Don’t skip out on breakfast People who eat breakfast daily are less likely to overeat later in the day. For breakfast, try eating oatmeal with low-fat milk or a fruit smoothie made with real fruit and yogurt. SL-0000434732 Courtesy photo Section A, Page 4 GUIDON Thursday, December 13, 2018 Vaccination is the best defense against the flu
From Health.mil who work in DoD facilities. Pregnant women are at an The recent Influenza Aware- increased risk for severe ill- ness Week, Dec. 2 through 8 ness and complications if in- educated military personnel fected with the influenza virus. about the potential impacts of The Centers for Disease Con- influenza on the Department trol recommends that preg- of Defense mission and Force nant women with continued Health Protection Readiness. concerns or questions about Army Col. Tammy Mayer, the influenza vaccination consultant for Army Public should discuss these with their Health Nursing and Health health care provider in order Promotion for the U.S. Army to make an informed decision Surgeon General said, “The regarding vaccination. more that the community For those who feel the vac- knows about flu preven- cine may make them sick, tion the better. Stopping the Mayer recommends under- spread of influenza allows standing their concerns. us to stay healthy and avoid “Everyone who presents missing school or work. We for a flu shot will be screened are fortunate to have a vac- to make sure it’s safe for them cine to help us in the fight to receive the vaccine. I try against this (illness.)” to help people understand the Vaccination is the primary science behind vaccine de- method for preventing influ- velopment and how the body enza and its complications U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Erica Knight develops immunity. I also and getting an annual influ- Vaccination is the primary method for preventing influenza and its complications. Getting an annual in- share that there are many enza vaccine is the best way fluenza vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. other precautions in stopping to protect yourself and your the spread of the flu and oth- family from the flu. The two main factors in the a universal flu vaccine that for all other beneficiaries. er illnesses, including good Vaccination is needed every effectiveness of the vaccine provides improved protection Most people can recover from washing, cough etiquette, and year because the Influenza vi- is the health of the patient against more subtypes of the the flu by staying home and staying home when you are ruses change every few years, and the match between the virus. It may also eliminate resting. This also helps to stop sick,” said Mayer. and scientists continue to mon- influenza viruses that the in- the need to get a flu shot every the spread of flu” said Mayer. Like any medication, itor which viruses are circulat- fluenza vaccine is designed to year. There is also ongoing Patients without access to a vaccines can cause side ef- ing and change the ingredients protect against and the influ- research to reduce the time military treatment facility can fects. The most common in influenza vaccines to match enza viruses spreading in the to manufacture and develop get the influenza vaccine from side effects are mild and them. community. the vaccine from months to a participating retail network resolve on their own with- How well the influenza “Each year, the flu vac- weeks,” said Mayer. pharmacy or their health care in 24 to 48 hours. More se- vaccine works (or its ability cine must be reformulated “The Army takes flu pre- provider. rious adverse events are to prevent influenza illness) to ensure it is effective. It’s a vention seriously because Annual influenza vaccina- rare. Some children should can range widely from sea- complex process and can take of the potential impact of an tion is mandatory for civilian not get certain vaccines for son to season. The vaccine’s several months to research outbreak on individual and health care personnel who medical reasons, while oth- effectiveness also can vary and then manufacture the unit readiness. The vaccine is provide direct patient care ers should receive more depending on who is being vaccine. Currently there is re- mandatory for service mem- and highly recommended for vaccines due to high-risk vaccinated. search underway to develop bers and strongly encouraged all other hospital employees medical conditions. Milley
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service to our Country.” If confirmed by the Senate, Milley would succeed Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, who has served in the position since September 2015. Dunford will step down in September 2019. Trump said the date of transi- tion is “to be determined.” Mil- ley would be the 20th man to hold the position since General of the Army Omar Bradley in 1949. Milley flanked Trump at mid- field as the president officiated the coin toss prior to the Army- Navy rivalry game held at Lin- coln Financial Field Saturday. Milley, a Massachusetts na- tive and Princeton graduate, has served as the Army’s 39th chief of staff since 2015. Pre- viously, he commanded U.S. Army Forces command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He served as command- ing general of III Corps, based at Fort Hood, Texas, and earlier as command- er of the 10th Mountain Division. Family from page A1 the good folks at the and photos they might find Missouri USO,” Jay said. useful for their archives vacation and hand deliv- He took the box to and/or museum after ered the box to the family. the family’s Thanksgiv- we’ve made some digital According to Brous- ing gathering in Pearl- copies,” he said. seau’s nephew, Jay Brous- and, Texas. The Brousseau fam- seau, Louie lived his entire “After dinner, we ily said they are grateful life in and around Lowell, pulled the contents of the to the Missouri USO for Massachusetts, with his box out and slowly exam- working so diligently to wife and daughter. He ined the wonderful black find them and the oppor- served a long stint in the and white prints, records tunity they were given to Army National Guard and and uniform decor and know and understand their worked in a local printing medals,” Jay said. “It was uncle’s life and service. press shop until he was in a very complete record of “We are really thrilled his late sixties. Louie’s military service, to have had the chance to After the death of and we were surprised to learn more about Louie Brousseau’s daughter, his find that he was awarded and his military service, possessions were donat- the Bronze Star for ac- and we are extremely ed to a local charity. The tions in World War II.” thankful to the incredible family had assumed any One of the pieces that and persistent efforts of records were destroyed. grabbed the family’s at- folks at Missouri USO,” Items found within a box of military memorabilia belonging to Lt. Col. Louie Brousseau. “We moved on in our tention was Brosseau’s Jay said. disappointment and had artillery company flag. Davidson said she told us she found a relative. Brousseau’s priceless extremely honored to say, no idea any of the ef- “We hope to find a suit- is thankful for Brown- It really shows the power treasures. We are honored ‘mission completed.’” fects of our Uncle Louie able home for his flag with field’s efforts in finding of social media,” she said. that the Davidson family (Editor's note: Aman- and Aunt Dora had sur- his old company, the 102nd the family. “Over the last four trusted us to keep them da Sullivan, GUIDON vived until Gail received Artillery Company, and “We were all surprised years the USO has been safe,” Brownfield said. volunteer, assisted with a note on Facebook from donate any of the records and thrilled when Kelly proud to hold onto Lt. Col. “The USO of Missouri is this article.)
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Fort Leonard Wood Area CHAPLAIN’S CORNER An unlikely peace Church DirectoryTo list your church, call 417-837-1168 By Chaplain (Col.) the next day, this spon- David Bowlus taneous truce could not Baptist Christian Church Lutheran Special to GUIDON be overturned. Neither SPANISH CHRISTIAN LIGHTHOUSE FAITH EVANGELICAL side seemed willing to BRIARWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH Mision El Faro • We are Bilingual LUTHERAN CHURCH The cold December fire the first shot. “The Reformed Voice of the Ozarks” 118/120 Historic Route 66 • Waynesville, MO. (Missouri Synod) Phone 573-774-5557 • Pastor: Benito V. Perez days of 1914 were dark Only when fresh 20355 Hobart Road Wednesday Service...... 7:00 pm 981 Highway Z • St. Robert, MO 65584 • 573-336-4464 times. troops arrived and under Hwy 28, l/2 Miles North of I-44 Sunday School...... 10:15 am Pastor: Rev. John Perling Dixon, MO 65459 Sunday Service...... 11:00 am Sunday School...... 9:15 am Five months had the threat of punishment Sunday Worship ...... 10:30 am passed since Europe did the war resume. (573) 336-5698 • Email: [email protected] Sunday Evening Service...... 6:00 pm (only on the last Sunday of each month) Ladies Aid (1st Thursday) ...... 12:30 pm had rushed head-first I am Sunday School 9:45 am • Worship 11:00 am Visit us online for activity schedule or to learn more Bible Study 1:30 pm & Wed at 7:00 pm We Speak Spanish & English SL-0000413197 www.felcstrobert.org into war and already the amazed SL-0000413164 SL-0000413757 frightful toll of casual- of the ties had reached a stag- tangible Church of God Seventh Day Adventist gering 800,000 dead and impact of wounded. Christ’s FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF The holidays only birth ST. ROBERT CHURCH OF GOD promised to trigger Bowlus in such Morning Worship...... 11:00 am more bloodshed and desperate Sunday School...... 10:00 am ST. ROBERT 25190 Highway 17, Waynesville, MO 65583 killing. But something conditions. However, this Church Training...... 5:00 pm 466 Historic Rt 66 Sabbath Worship Service ...... Saturday 9:30 AM Evening Worship...... 6:00 pm Sabbath School ...... Saturday 11:30 AM unthinkable happened unbelievable event is St. Robert, MO 65584 Prayer Meeting ...... Wednesday 7:00 PM that Christmas Eve in simply a foreshadowing Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting...... 7:00 pm (573) 336-4751 • www.cgsr.org Bible Study ...... Thursday 6:00 PM 1914. of the promise that the A Going Church For A Coming Lord! Pastor Craig Wiles: 417-830-4039 Sunday classes 9:30 & worship 10:45 In a gesture of faith Prince of Peace will one A Soul Winning Church 6/ Elder Easton Purkiss: 573-889-7264 and hope, British day return to earth to es- Everyone Welcome soldiers raised “Merry tablish his kingdom. On Nursery Provided Church of Christ Christmas” signs above that glorious day, peace Zeigenbein & Church Street, St. Robert Phone 573-336-4943 CHURCH OF CHRIST their trenches, wish- will cover the planet. Waynesville Congregation ing “good will” to the The prophets fore- 1114 Historic Rt. 66 W, Waynesville, MO enemy. tell that swords will be 65583 Surprisingly, the Ger- beaten into plowshares, GREATER COMMUNITY www.wynscofc.com mans responded with an spears into pruning MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Phone: 573-774-5205 Pastor Chris A. Parks, DDiv outburst of Christmas hooks, and we will no lon- 21325 N. Hwy Y • St. Robert Sunday School ...... 9:30am SL-0000413754 carols. The French and ger need to learn war. (573) 336-4477 • greatercommunitymbc.com Sunday Worship ...... 10:30am British echoed back If God’s peace could Sunday Morning Prayer ...... 8:00-8:30am Sunday Evening Worship ...... 1:00pm Sunday Christian Education ...... 8:30-9:30am Wednesday Evening ...... 7:00pm with carols of their own. radically break out on a Sunday Worship ...... 10:00 am Despite the protests harsh World War I battle- Tuesday Night Prayer...... 6:00-7:00pm Soldier Service on Post (North Iowa Chapel, FLW) ...... 8:00am and direct orders of field 104 years ago, the Wednesday Prayer ...... 6:00-6:30pm Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30-7:30pm Free Home Bible their officers, German peace of Christ can be a Transportation Available 6/ Correspondence Courses and British soldiers reality in our own hearts soon left their trenches, and overflow to our fami- ROLLA CHURCH OF CHRIST greeted each other with lies and work places. MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH 1303 Nagogami Rd (Hwy E) Christmas songs, and Scripture tells us A Soul Winning Church Rolla, MO 65402 even exchanged gifts. that the Prince of Peace 200 Acorn Dr. • St. Robert, MO 65584 www.seekgrowservelove.org • 573-364-3488 At some spots along knocks at the door of Phone 573-336-5972 Keith Carnahan - Pastor Sunday Bible Class ...... 9:30 am the Western Front, each heart seeking to Sunday School...... 10:00 am Sunday Worship ...... 10:30 am soldiers from opposing still the storms that still Morning Worship...... 11:00 am Sunday Night ... Various Small Groups sides played games of battle within us. Sunday Afternoon Worship ...... 2:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 pm Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 6:30 pm soccer together. This holiday season, Maranatha Baptist Academy K43 thru 12 6/ Children’s Day School ...... Tues & Thur That day on the hell- let peace start within you 200 Acorn Dr., St. Robert, MO ish space called “No by allowing God to give Episcopal Man’s Land” in war-torn you the gift of peace that CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH France, the “peace on only he can give. WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH earth, goodwill to men” (Editor’s note: Bowlus 801 Historic Rt. 66 W., Waynesville, MO 65583 1000 Main Street Rolla, MO 65401 reigned supreme. Even is the garrison chaplain). 573-774-6431• www.westsidewaynesville.com Offi ce Phone: 573-364-1499 E-mail: [email protected] www.ChristEpiscopalChurchRolla.com SL-0000413751 Pastor: John Shaw Sunday Holy Eucharist ..8:00 & 10:00 am Sunday Schedule: Blended Worship ...... 8:30 am Sunday School/Adult Forum ...... 9:00 am Contemporary Worship...... 9:45 am & 11:00 am Thursday Holy Eucharist ...... 5:30 pm Traditional Worship ...... 11:00 am The Rev. Aune J. Strom Ph.D. Quality Bible Teaching Fort Leonard Wood Sunday School/Bible Study ...... 9:45 & 11:00 am 6/ And Christian News Wiseguys, Lifegroups, Ignite, All Day, Everyday MOM2MOM & POPS ...... 5:00 pm Interdenominational Worship Schedule Nursery Provided For All Services 89.9 FM Wednesday Schedule: Jeff City/Columbia Aftershock (after school program for middle school students) .....2:45 pm 106.3 FM/1590 AM Westside Family Missions THE RIVER Catholic Worship Eastern Orthodox Holy (local area mission projects)...... 6:00 pm Howard Malone, Pastor Rolla Hispanic Ministry ~ Ministerio Hispano Catholic Mass Liturgy: Call Church Offi ce for Information - 90.5 FM 10 a.m. Sundays — South Domingos: 11am Predicacion Expositivia & 5:00 pm Estudio Biblico 5 p.m. Saturdays, Congregation Beth Sar Messiah Phone 573-774-2541 Dixon Soldier Memorial Chapel Iowa Chapel SL-0000413774 A Messianic Ministry - 7 pm Friday 25625 Highway 17, Waynesville, MO 65583 Area Manager, Sue Stoltz 9 a.m. Sundays 573-647-6285 Seventh Day Adventist: Prayer ...... 9:00 am 3 p.m. Saturdays — Sunday Worship Service ...... 10.00 am ERWWUDGLRQHWZRUNFRP Adoration Specker Barracks Chapel WAYNESVILLE Wednesday Evening ARK Kids Club 2yrs - 6th Grade .. 6:00 pm 6N\$QJHO&KDQQHO 6 p.m. 1st Friday of the FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday Evening The Pursuit - 7th-12th Grades ..6:00 pm 6/ “Where the nations meet to worship” month A Multi-Cultural Inter-Denominational Church 202 North Benton Street SL-0000413758 Sunday Schools 573-774-2352 • www.fbcwaynesville.com Catholic Confraternity of ** Behind the Post Offi ce** Confessions Christian Doctrine (CCD) Sunday Schedule 4 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays RCIA & RCIC (Sept. to May) Morning Service ...... 11:00 AM ADVERTISE IN 8 to 8:30 a.m. Sundays 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:45 AM (K–8th/Confirmation) — Evening Service ...... 6:00 PM Building 6501, Wednesday Schedule THE GUIDON Bible Study and Prayer Service ...... 6:00 PM Baptisms Indiana Avenue Thursday Schedule 5 p.m. Mass — Last Saturday Men’s Bible Study ...... 7:00 PM of the month Worship/Studies SL-0000440396 6/ 417-836-1168 Protestant Women of the Daily Mass Chapel (PWOC), 11:40 a.m. 9 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays — Mondays, Wednesdays, Main Post Chapel Thursdays and Fridays — Hospital Chapel Marine Corps Bible Study 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays Protestant (lunch provided) — Liturgical Protestant Service Building 1706 8:30 a.m. Sundays — South Iowa Chapel Kids Zone, (Grades 1-5) 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays Gospel Protestant —Building 6501, 10 a.m. Sundays — Central Indiana Avenue, Pershing Iowa Chapel School
Traditional Protestant Service Chapel Youth Group, (grades 11 a.m. Sundays — Soldier 6-12) Memorial Chapel 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays — Building 6501, Indiana Avenue ITRO Contemporary Christian Service 11 a.m. Sundays —Specker Knights of Columbus — Barracks Chapel Catholic Men 6 p.m., second Tuesday —Sol- dier Memorial Chapel Annex Crossroads Community Contemporary Service 5 p.m. Sundays — Main Post Gospel Bible Study Chapel 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays — Central Iowa Chapel Other services Jewish Tanakh Study: 9:30 a.m. Sundays — Main Catholic Women of the Post Chapel Chapel (CWOC), 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays, (during CCD) — Building Muslim: 6501, Indiana Avenue Muslim Jumuah (Int’l Stu- 9 to 11:30 a.m. — Main Post dents), 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Chapel Fridays — Building 6501, Indiana Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Bible Study Buddhist: 9:30 a.m. Sundays 10 a.m. Sundays — Main Post Chapel North Iowa Chapel myguidon.com
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Pet of the week This is Django. He is a playful mixed breed, and is excited for Christmas. Screenshot from Mountain Warrior Brigade, YouTube He is available for adop- Chaplain (Capt.) George Oanca reads aloud from Scripture. tion from the Waynesville Animal Shelter. The Fort Leonard Wood One chaplain's faith and duty Animal Shelter is closed now through June 26 for remodeling. Post pa- To serve those who serve, where others fear to go trons are invited to visit the Waynesville facility to Story by Sam Campbell started, we were so happy.” It currently has no known cause. adopt dogs and cats. Assistant Editor “We heard about freedom and about “It couldn’t be fixed (in Romania),” he Adoption fees for dogs SJCampbell@springfi.gannett.com democracy,” he said. “We were think- said. “So, with the generosity and help are $90 and cats are $75, ing we are blessed because now we can of the people from the United States, we which include vaccina- Born, raised and educated in Ro- experience that.” came here.” mania, Chaplain (Cpt.) George Oanca, In the years following the 1989 revolu- In September 1999, Dr. W. Hardy Hen- tions and spay or neuter. pronounced Wonka, currently serves as tion, “everything was good,” Oanca said. dren of the Boston Children’s Hospital Microchipping is available a religious support officer for the 2nd He married his wife in 1992 and they offered to perform the surgeries that for $20. For more infor- Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, 3rd had their first child in June of the follow- would save Elizabetha's life. mation on adopting any Chemical Brigade here on Fort Leonard ing year. “In 1993, I got my first parish as Following her recovery, “we decided to of the other available ani- Wood. But how he found himself here is an orthodox priest,” he said. immigrate to the United States,” Oanca no average tale. Oanca dedicated six years to build- said. “The Romanian Episcopate sent me mals, contact the shelter “It is a long story, but I’ll try to make ing this church from the ground up in to Las Vegas on my first assignment as a at 573.855.2488. it short,” he said humbly with a subtle Ibrianu, a farming village of about 350 parish priest.” The Fort Leonard accent. families. “Wonderful people,” he said This parish was a little different, he Wood Animal Shelter is Although Romania is a secular state, a fondly. “Good memories.” said. Families struggled, and came and operated by the city of clear majority of the population identify But life has its twists and turns, not all left through the revolving door of gam- themselves as Eastern Orthodox Chris- of them happy or productive. bling addiction. But the experience in Waynesville and works tians. It is this faith that guides Oanca “Our second child was born in October Ibrianu fortified him for his new assign- in conjunction with every day, through good times and bad. 1997,” he said. “Unfortunately, the little ment, he said, so “it was easy for me to the Waynesville Animal “I was 19 years old when the revo- angel came with a broken wing.” adapt and start a ministry there.” Shelter. lution came in Romania,” he said. “I Oanca’s daughter, Elizabetha, was born Less than two years later, a crisis ap- Photos can be found at remember that it was December, and I with VATER syndrome, a collection of peared again – and he answered. was in my third year in the seminary. I birth defects affecting the esophagus, www.facebook.com/ was caroling, and when the revolution kidneys and vertebrae. See CHAPLAIN'S DUTY Page A7 waynesville.shelter. It's the most wonderful time of the year
Photo by Sam Campbell Joint effort kicks off Toys for Tots On Dec. 7, Marines, Sol- diers, Airmen, and Sailors carried toys on a 5-mile ruck march down Missouri Photo by Caitlyn Marler, FMWR Avenue. Since 1947, Toys for Tots has helped more than 251 million children in need to celebrate a more joyous holiday. The organization is managed by dedicated Marines and volunteers, but this year's program Photo by Dawn Arden boasted joint participa- TOP: The installation Christmas tree is lit Dec. 4 at tion from all the branches MSCoE Plaza. TOP RIGHT: Santa and Mrs. Claus wave of the armed forces at Fort to attendees. BOTTOM RIGHT: Children sing Christ- Leonard Wood. mas carols at the annual tree lighting ceremony. Photo by Caitlyn Marler, FMWR To learn more about Toys for Tots, visit the website at www.toysfortots.org or call James French, Coordi- In the Works: ACS offers tips for holiday spending nator, at 573.528.3411. By Tammy Fink instead of giving gifts. Special to GUIDON Memories are more valu- GUIDON Facebook able than a gift that might last Like the GUIDON on Did you know there are a year or two. Facebook. The page is lo- many ways to have an extra — Share your holiday meal. cated at www.facebook. special holiday Eat with friends or other fam- season without ily members and share the com/FLWGUIDON. There going broke or expense. are photo galleries, up- going into debt? Many of my fondest memo- dates, stories, breaking Here are some ries have been the holiday news and more. tips: meals my family has shared You can also find our — Prioritize with others. your gift giving. Put away the plastic this stories online at www. Santa may have Fink year and make the commit- Courtesy Photo myguidon.com. to buy a gift for ment to use cash or at the If you have any commu- everyone, but you do not. very least, have a plan to pay have bought it at regular price your spending plan tailored to nity news to share, please — Make your own cards off those holiday expenditures with cash. your holiday dreams. To speak contact the community and gifts. There are many on your next credit card pay- If the holidays have you to a financial readiness staff apps and webpages at the tip ment cycle. If you use credit struggling, the Army Commu- member, call 573.596.0212. editor, Sam Campbell, di- of your finger to help you get without a plan, it is likely you nity Service Financial Readi- (Editor’s note: Fink is a rectly at guidoncommu- started. are spending more on that ness staff members are ready personal financial readiness [email protected] — Spend time with others holiday deal than if you would to help. Let us help you create specialist at ACS.) Thursday, December 13, 2018 GUIDON Section A, Page 7
Chaplain's duty 38th annual St. Nick's Benefit From Page A6 fills the installation with cheer “I saw what hap- out there is not the pened with the twin bullet or the RPG, or the towers,” he said. “The enemy that wants to kill war started, and I saw you, to destroy you,” he the Soldiers going into said. “The biggest enemy combat.” is the separation that we “I thought, ‘now it’s have to endure during the time to pay back what deployment.” this country gave me – That is why “the how it saved my daugh- ministry of presence,” a ter’s life,’” he said. principle he was taught in Oanca walked into training, is so important. an Army recruitment “(Chaplains’) presence office, told the sergeant brings a lot of moral cour- his story, and joined. “I age and support for the want to serve those who Soldiers,” he said. serve, where others To any service member fear to go,” he said. looking to talk, “it doesn’t Upon completing the matter when – I am avail- Army Chaplain Center able 24/7,” he emphasized. and School program, Oanca has had his own he was assigned to the struggles after returning. 367th Engineer Battal- “I found myself putting ion in St. Cloud, the uniform on after I Minnesota. came back,” he said. "My “By March 7, 2010, wife would look at me and my boots were on the say, 'You are in the Re- ground in Iraq,” he said. serves. You are a priest, “It was quite a different back at church.'" ministry.” “My family is back in Photo by Sam Campbell “I think when you are Colorado Springs. I miss Bags of toys for area children line the benches of Grant Hall Dec. 11 as people queue for a photo with Santa and the tree. in a combat zone, your them,” he said, having not faith is tested every mo- lived with them for four ment, going on patrol, years. “But I am grateful going outside the wires, at the same time, because and knowing that you they support me and have to face the en- understand the sacri- emy,” he said. fices that we, as parents, Although chaplains make.” are defined by the Law Elizabetha, whose life of Armed Conflict as led Oanca to join the non-combatants, that Army in the first place, is did not mean Oanca was now 21 years old, study- detached. ing biochemistry, and “I slept where they plans to attend medical slept, in the tents, on school to become a doctor. the cots, on the ground,” “She wants to give back he said. “Doesn’t matter to the people that are suf- if it was raining outside, fering or in need of help,” if it was snowing, if it he said. was muddy, I was with “The United States is them.” my adopted mother,” he Through this bond- continued. “I would like to ing with fellow service express my gratitude to members, he learned all the wonderful people and formed a mes- I’ve met since I came sage he hopes can help here.” Soldiers coping with de- The family still visits ployment stress today. Romania every other Photo by Dawn Arden “The biggest enemy year. Soldiers from the 3rd Chemical Brigade collect toys for the 38th annual St. Nick's Benefit.
COURAGE AND SACRIFICE HAVE A HISTORY.
The revitalized Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is now open. Experience the rich history of the service members whose courage, loyalty, sacrifice, and vision have allowed us to call this community “home.”