U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett THE GOLDEN GUIDON

AARMYRMY 2243RD43RD BIRBIRTTHDAYHDAY SSummerummer 20182018 BBestest WWarriorarrior CCompetitionompetition www.liggett.army.mil Contents Commander’s Message 3

THE GOLDEN GUIDON Safety First 4 Offi cial Command Publication of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett News 6 COMMAND TEAM

Col. Kerry E. Norman, Garrison Commander New fi tness test, page 27 Lt. Col. Jason McKenzie, Garrison Highlights 7 Deputy Garrison Commander Brian Adkins, Deputy to the Garrison Commander In the Spotlight 10 Command Sgt. Major DeeAnn Dunstan, FHL Fellows Graduate Garrison Command Sergeant Major Range Operations Sgt. Yates Tries Byron Nakagawa, More than 30 years GOLDEN GUIDON STAFF of military and civilian service Amy Phillips, Public Aff airs Offi cer Cindy McIntyre, Public Aff airs Specialist Byron Nakagawa Features 12 The Golden Guidon is an authorized quarterly Michael Weaks, Drill Sergeant to Pastor publication for the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett community. Content in this Asian Pacifi c Heritage Month, publication is not necessarily the offi cial views Nakagawa Family Internment of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or Sgt. Audie Murphy Club Boards at FHL the Dept. of the Army, or Fort Hunter Liggett. Preserving Local History, Nacitone Museum Content is for informational purposes to the garrison community. Mission Highlights 16

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FEEDBACK WELCOMED Community Engagements 21 Help us create a relevant and meaningful product to meet your information needs. Email or submit ICE comment: Chaplain’s Message 25 https://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=- card&sp=113492 Soldier & Employee Bulletin 27 COMMAND INFORMATION RESOURCES www.liggett.army.mil www.dvidshub.net/unit/FHL-PAO Community Events 28 www.facebook.com/FortHunterLiggett COVER PHOTO: Army Reserve Soldier with the 422nd Military Police Company, www.fl ickr.com/photos/forthunterliggett Sgt. David Gutierrez bounds to the next position during a training lane at the 200th Military Police Command’s Best Warrior Competition at Fort Hunter Liggett, April 18, 2018. (Photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret, 200th Military Police Command Public Aff airs) Commander’s Message Army Celebrates 243rd Birthday Over There! A Celebration of Army Heroes from WWI to Present Day

Greetings Team Fort Hunter Liggett Garrison Commander Summer is our busiest season Summer also brings two very Col. Kerry E. Norman both at work and at home, and it just important celebrations for the country so happens that June is National and the Army - Independence Day Safety Month. For the past 10 years, and the Army’s 243rd Birthday. The the Army’s mishap levels remain U.S. Army is America’s fi rst national historically low, however, complacency institution - established on June 14, will have devastating eff ects on mission 1775, more than a year before the readiness. Regardless of grade or rank, Declaration of Independence was bombings. Don’t worry, if you missed DA Civilian or service member, safety signed. Since its establishment, the the presentation and the great food the and loss prevention is everyone’s Army has played a vital role in the Hacienda staff provided; you can learn business. You can make a diff erence growth and development of the Nation. about the story on Pages 10-12. by becoming personally involved and America’s Army has stood ready to In June, we observed Caribbean fostering a positive safety climate at serve our country for 243 years and American Heritage Month to work, home or traveling. today, our Soldiers stand ready to meet recognize the signifi cance of Caribbean As you well know, the Army any challenge. people in the history and culture of the Reserve’s Combat Support Training The Fourth of July celebrates the United States. One we know well in the Exercise (CSTX) and the National birth of our nation, founded on the Army is retired General Colin L. Powell Guard’s Exportable Combat Training principles of liberty and freedom. who was also fi rst African-American to Exercise (XCTX) will bring an On July 4, 1778, George Washington serve as Secretary of State. Gen. Powell increased OPTEMPO and thousands of and the American Army celebrated was born in New York City and the son boots on the ground. I recognize your independence in New Jersey with of two Jamaican immigrants. commitment to support troops and your cannon fi re and a musket salute. Did Most importantly, the point of all dedication to meet workload demands. you know that it wasn’t until after these heritage observances is that we However, please take the time to the War of 1812, did observances recognize our country and Army are conduct safety checks and operate Independence Day become common great because of their diversity. The equipment properly. Be careful around around the nation? As the Chaplain Army has made strides in changing military convoys and help get the safety reminds us in his message on Page 25, policies that excluded people based on message out in the community. pause to remember those that have paid gender and certain personal preferences. While out and about with family the ultimate sacrifi ce for our freedom. These changes are to support one thing and friends, always have safety in Freedom and diversity are things our – military READINESS. Regardless mind, whether it’s indoors or outdoors. country and Army fervently supports. of your personal opinions or beliefs, Make sure children don’t get to things We observed Asian American discrimination, harassment or violence they shouldn’t. Practice caution while Heritage Month in May with is not tolerated in the Army or at Fort grilling outdoors. The Safety Message Mr. Nakagawa, from the Logistics Hunter Liggett. on Page 4 provides many useful Readiness Center. He shared his We are ONE TEAM to Support the summer safety tips. Take care of each family’s experience in internment Fight, Support the Soldier and Support other. camps after the Pearl Harbor the Family. Thank you for all you do.

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 3 Safety First SUMMER SAFETY

As the temperatures rise every spring, there's a corresponding increase in fatal Army accidents. Soldiers, Army Civilians and their Family members are sometimes a little too eager to get back to the fun only warm weather can bring: motorcycles, road trips, water activities and relaxation with friends that often includes alcohol. Soldiers and Civilians are undoubtedly going to enjoy their off -duty pursuits or time away from the offi ce. It’s incumbent upon leaders at all levels to ensure they're equipped to make smart decisions. Below are a few safety tips and resources for your summer activities.

OUTDOOR COOKING WATER ACTIVITIES Check for leaks Supervise children Turn off propane tanks Use swimming aids Check for fi re hazzards Don’t swim alone More tips: https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/ More tips: https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools- By-topic/Top-causes-of-fi re/Cooking/Grilling/Grilling- resources/seasonal-safety/drowning safety-tips

ROAD TRIPS BEING PREPARED IS MORE THAN HAVING A PLAN Check tires before trip Avoid distractions Make sure your personal and family information Use seatbelts is correct and up-to-date in the two emergency More tips: https://www.safewise.com/blog/road-trip- reporting and announcement platforms used at Fort safety-tips/ Hunter Liggett: Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (ADPAAS) WARM WEATHER https://adpaas.army.mil Hydrate AtHoc Crisis Communications Limit time in sun Click on up arrow at bottom right of your work Take breaks computer, then the purple orb. More tips: http://www.redcross.org/news/article/Red- Contact the garrison emergency manager at 386- Cross-How-to-Stay-Safe-in-Hot-Weather 3209 or [email protected] if you have questions, need help to register or edit information.

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 4 If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.

Should I call the Lifeline?

No matter what problems you’re dealing with, whether or not you’re thinking about suicide, if you need someone to lean on for emotional support, call the Lifeline.

People call to talk about lots of things: substance abuse, Stories of HOPE & RECOVERY: economic worries, relationships, sexual identity, getting https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/stories/ over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and loneliness, to name a few.

After 9/11, Michael Liguori joined the Marines to fi ght Talking with someone about your thoughts and feelings for his country. When he returned, he struggled can save your life. with PTSD and attempted suicide. "I want to share this with you because life is complicated, hard and often, You matter. a constant struggle. But that doesn’t mean you have to You are important. do it alone." Read his story. You are not alone. An Army brat, Keris Myrik, lives with schizoaff ective and obsessive-compulsive disorders. She witnessed a suicide at age eight and has always thought life was not worth living. My plan is just to keep busy…I just keep busy and make my work worthwhile." Read her story.

Elijah Harkness grew up in a fundamentalist Christian home with physical and emotional abuse. He’s survived two suicide attempts, and came out as a transgender fi ve years ago. “You are yourself, and you just have to learn what you need in order to be happy.” Read his story. Leah Harris’ teenage parents both suff ered from schizophrenia. Her fi rst thoughts of suicide were at seven. "Recovery is real. You can recover from this, even if you have symptoms. Those don’t mean you aren’t in a process of recovery." Read her story.

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 5 News THE ARMY VISION: Behind the 10-year plan to help the Army win today's and tomorrow's battles

Condensed version of story by Daniel Torok, Offi ce of the Secretary of the Army Full story: https://www.army.mil/article/207886/army_electronic_warfare_proto- types_reach_fi rst_conus_brigade

First Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infan- try Division Soldier with new electronic warfare equipment training at Fort Riley, Kansas. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Roach, 19th PAD

Army Electronic Warfare Prototypes Reach First CONUS Mission Command fi elded the new infl atable satellite communications system known as Transportable Tactical Command Communications in Feb. The system provides real-time situational awareness to commanders. (U.S. Army photo by Amy Walker, Mission Command) Brigade For today’s commander, having a It is imperative that the Army keep and the MIM-104 Patriot air defense clear picture of the battlefi eld is almost its technological edge in weapons and missile were developed and fi elded. But as much about understanding the equipment against our near-peer com- in the past quarter century, the Army electromagnetic spectrum as is it about petitors. "Our competitors are seeking ceased to innovate, and with a large reading a map. to alter global strategic realities for decrease in readiness, this technology To better equip and train brigades their own benefi t, often at the expense has become outdated and overmatched. to compete against adversaries with of the U.S. interests and those of our "Modernizing today's equipment sophisticated electronic warfare, or allies and partners," said Secretary of will align us to the future battlefi eld," EW, capabilities, the Army recently the Army Dr. Mark Esper. Esper said. He outlines six priorities delivered new EW prototypes to the The Army's current competitive for Army modernization: Long-Range 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry advantage is in its Soldiers' ability to Precision Fires, Next Generation Division ‘Devil’ Brigade, marking rapidly deploy anywhere, anytime, and Combat Vehicles, Future Vertical Lift, the fi rst unit stateside to receive the producing a combat-credible deterrent Network, Air and Missile Defense, and systems after completing fi elding to against potential adversaries. Soldier Lethality. select Europe-based units in February. While a great advantage to have, The current global security chal- The integrated package of EW Esper stated that "some of the key chal- lenges are growing and the Army can capabilities, consisting of mounted, lenges, and the Army's in particular, prepare itself by increasing capacity, dismounted, and command and control is defi ning our requirements and then training, improving and correcting crit- systems for electronic sensing and implementing them." ical gaps, resulting in a far more lethal jamming, were fi elded to the 1BCT Over the past 30-plus years, the Army, ready now and prepared for the at Fort Riley in March. For full story: M1 Abrams tank, M2 and M3 Bradley future. "We must prepare for the tough- https://www.army.mil/article/207886/ fi ghting vehicles, the UH-60 Black- est fi ght. We must now build the Army army_electronic_warfare_prototypes_ hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters, of 2028," said Esper. reach_fi rst_conus_brigade

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 6 Garrison Highlights The USAGHOW THIS APPLIES FHL TO YOU Vision

Integrated Strategic & Sustainment Planning for USAG Fort Hunter Liggett How this applies to

CURRENT

Doing a lot of things at YOU the C or C- FUTURE A STRATEGIC level Doing fewer READINESS PLATFORM things at the A or A- level Garrison, tenants and external community partners gathered during an intensive 3-day workshop in May to develop a 25-year plan for success. Six proposed lines of eff orts were THE PROCESS developed to support higher commands’ objectives: Annual review & improvement

1. Adaptable Training Infrastructure & Lands to July 2018 Meet Current and Future Force Requirements Objectives & 2. Sustainable, Trusting and Empowered Workforce Action Plan 3. Innovative and Sustainable Transportation development Lines of Eff ort 4. Superior Quality of Life and Readiness development 5. A Unifi ed Community Enabling Readiness 6. Sustainable Infrastructure, Utilities and Installation Systems Strength, Weaknesses, Infrastructure Opportunities, Emergency Services and Threats analysis Training Oct 2017 Soldier Programs Initial Family Programs ISSP Brief to Garrison Manning Training USAG FHL 1st Leadership 30 Army Army Reserve Equipping installations, installation 6 National Guard to implement states use ISSP Readiness (Current Fight) ISSP Future Army (Future Fight) Take Care of the Troops (Always) 2006 IMCOM formalizes & endorses ISSP 2000 process Restore military readiness 1st Army Strengthen alliances & attract new partners power projection Bring business reforms to the DoD platform implements ISSP process Garrison Highlights The inaugural Fort

airs Hunter Liggett Fellows ff FELLOWS Program concluded with a presentation of a team PROGRAM project to the garrison command team, supervisors and mentors. The Fellows Program took the participants through a 10-month program that focused on developing leadership and critical thinking skills. In addition,

Photo by Steve Elstrom, Public A Photo by Steve Elstrom, Public each Fellow worked closely with a mentor to help defi ne and refi ne his or her career aspirations. They also had the opportunity to meet Army Reserve and IMCOM leaders. The 2018-2019 Fellows program will kick off in September. and applications are available in July. The program is open to FHL and PRFTA employees who meet the required criteria. The Fellows meet the IMCOM-Readiness Director Brenda Lee McCullough and Command Sgt. Maj. Roy L. Rocco in May. Contact the Human Resources at 386-3253 or stop by their offi ce in building 285. airs ff New Garrison HHC Commander Maj. Michael Dyrdahl, pictured with wife Carolyn, assumed the command of HHC, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett, June 22, 2018. He hails from Minnesota and Dyrdahl began his military career as an enlisted active duty Soldier in the 82nd Airborne Division. After four years of active service, he joined the Army Reserve. In 2007, he received a direct commissioning as an engineer offi cer. Dyrdahl has 33 Photo by Cindy McIntyre, Public A Photo by Cindy McIntyre, Public years active/reserve, enlisted and commissioned service. He served as a future operations planner with U.S. Army North, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, prior to arriving at FHL. He holds a B.A. in Business Management with Leadership Concentration from the American Military University. Courtesy photo Committed to a Sustainable Garrison We recycle paper, cardboard and even old cars used as training aids for troops. The Directorate of Training’s Roads & Grounds crew and FMWR’s Qualified Recycling Program teamed up to collect the vehicles and compacted them for transport. The garrison sells recycling material and all proceeds sustain the recyling and other garrison programs supporting the post community. It’s important to recycle properly though because when you don’t, it creates extra work for staff, thus reducing productivity. For example, don’t put diapers in the recyling bin!

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 8 FHL CYS E N A and brings Army to 100 percent compliance

(Far left) CYS coordinator Merrilee Daniels holds two of many binders of National Association of Young Children and Army regulations and standards required in order to gain accreditation.

(Left) CYS Assistant Director Maria Garcia- Zuniga, pictured with a CYS youth, was instrumental in the team eff ort to overhaul CYS services to achieve certifi cation.

Story and photos by “I cried,” said Daniels when they Cindy McIntyre, Public Aff airs got the news. “It was a long road.” Deputy The result is that parents no Garrison After a year of hard work, the longer complain about the facility, and Commander Fort Hunter Liggett Child, Youth and enrollment has increased. “Parents are All Geared Up

School Services earned its certifi cation happy with the quality of service,” said Photo by Cindy McIntyre, Public A from the National Association of Daniels. “Staff can communicate better Young Children, March 30, assuring with the children, conduct parent- it provides the best quality of care and teacher conferences, and they are services. This brings the U.S. Army into trained in fi rst aid and CPR.” 100 percent compliance with all of its She helped staff understand CYS facilities accredited. Even better, the needs of young children and to FHL’s inspection team found nothing provide enriching activities for them. to recommend for improvement. Daniels gives a great deal of credit to

“When I spoke with the inspector “Miss Maria” Garcia-Zuniga, the CYS ff airs and I was told there was ‘no fi nding,’ assistant director. “Everywhere I was, that’s almost unheard of,” said she was there,” said Daniels. Charlemagne Tertulien, director of Daniels, who has a degree in early Fort Hunter Liggett Fire & Emergency FHL Family and Morale, Welfare childhood education and a Master’s Services conducts routine Live and Recreation. “Everything was in curriculum and education, was also Structural Fire Training to maintain outstanding, and they didn’t tell me multi-tasking as Child Development skills and profi ciency. On April 26, anything I needed to fi x.” Center director until one could be hired. Brian Adkins, the Deputy Garrison Commander, also participated in some He said it was a true team eff ort, “I call myself the clean-up person of the training to get a taste of what and credits Merrilee Daniels, the FHL because everywhere I go I seem to fi refi ghters do. He donned on full fi re CYS coordinator, for pulling her team improve programs,” said Daniels. gear to enter the fi re-engulfed training together. “Ms. Daniels is one of the Tertulien said those improvements structure to withstand temperatures exceeding 1,000 degrees. He also best, dress-right-dress,” he said. include inviting the parents to participated in the vehicle extrication The dozen-plus thick white binders participate in programs with their training using hydraulic cutters/ in Daniels’ offi ce are fi lled with the children, and off ering sports and fi tness spreaders, commonly known as the accreditation standards they had to programs. He also said that volunteers “Jaws of Life” and other extrication meet, including how to label toys, play a big part in making programs equipment, and assisted with a simulated vehicle accident to remove quality of furniture, orderly closets, possible. windshields, doors, hoods, and the and good customer service. “The parents love it,” he said. roof.

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 9 In the Spotlight

During a visit to Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in May, Colonel Kerry E. Norman and Command Sgt. Major DeeAnn Dunstan presented four Army Civilian professionals with commander’s coins for their exceptional dedication to the mission and customers and demonstrating superior skills in their respective jobs. Awardees from left to right are: Jamie Edwards (PRFTA DPW), Lori Fash (FHL DPTMS), Jose Rodriguez (PRFTA PAIO), and Melissa Foslien (FHL PAIO). Photo by Steve Elstrom, Public Affairs

Byron Nakagawa ranks of the Army Reserve. That’s Photo by Bryan Lee, FMWR is a Supply Technician with the what brought him to FHL in 2002 - Logisitics Readiness Center and a his unit was activated to stand up supply and operations NCO with the the Training Support Detachment, 80th TASS Training Center. He has which evolved to the 80th TTC. a Bachelor’s degree in History and Nakagawa has more than 30 years at one time, considered going to law of military service. “Having my school. At the end, he decided to Dad and all seven of my uncles in join the Army because “I’ve always the military...and this concept of had an interest...I wanted to test my service, even with all the adversity mettle.” He earned his commission with all that they’ve been through, I as an infantry offi cer in 1984 and always thought I owed this country served in the active Army from 1984- something,” said Nakagawa. He 1987. Then he worked shortly at the doesn’t plan to retire from the military Nakagawa speaking at the May Asian American Heritage observance at the Hacienda. family business, the New Oyster until his mandatory removal date at Company, before joining the enlisted age 60. “Why quit now?” Sgt. Dion Yates hails from Columbia, S.C. and joined the thid of four board appearances. Al- the FHL Team in Sept. 2017 as a truck though he did not advance to the last master with Range Operations. He was phase, Yates said he learned that lead- one of fi ve Army Reserve Soldiers ership is a Soldier’s greatest quality nominated to try out for the elite Sgt. and that one can always learn from fail-

Photo by Amy Phillips, Public Affairs Amy Phillips, Public Photo by Audie Murphy Club, an Army orga- ure. What he loves best about his job nization consisting of the best of the is meeting new people every day and NCO Corps (see feature on page 11). helping them meet their mission. When Only top-notch Soldiers are nominated he’s not working, he likes to spend for a chance to prove their mettle. Yates time with his family and work on his made it through the intensive physical associates degree in Early Childhood Yates reciting the NCO creed in front of the Phase III Audie Murphy Award and weapons performance tests, the Education. Board. written exams, and all the way through

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 10 DRILL SERGEANT TO PASTOR

Michael Weaks was ordained in 2001 and preaches at the Greater Mission Ministries in San Miguel, Calif. (Courtesy photo)

Iraq, Afghanistan or Kuwait. it and other areas in the church in hopes “Our unit was pretty stellar,” he of purchasing not just that space, but the said, because of their expertise and entire 12,000 square foot building that ability to enforce discipline. They now houses a laundromat and antique technically didn’t wear “the hat” as store. Weak’s vision for the church is drill sergeants, but they trained more to have more community and interfaith than 20,000 Soldiers, from privates to outreach. colonels. “I believe God is getting ready for “We even had six generals,” he something special in San Miguel,” he said. “We had a good time with them. said. “I believe the Lord wants me to It was one of my most fun training create Christian fellowship with other times.” ministries.” The RTC proved its worth when So how does being a former drill By Cindy McIntyre, a Fort Hood, Texas unit that had just sergeant square with being a pastor? He Public Aff airs Offi ce completed training at the RTC in 2009 smiled. faced a shooting rampage soon after “I was one of the few drill ser- Michael Weaks has worn many returning home base. “They said the geants that didn’t curse,” he said, “but hats in his life’s journey. Whether it was training they received at our shoot I was just as loud as they were.” He inspiring fear and discipline in Soldiers house allowed them to escape from that knows that making Soldiers tough and as a basic training drill sergeant, or as a shooter,” said Weaks. resilient means they may have to face preacher of the Gospel, helping people Helping others on their spiritual hardship and combat, yet fi nd a way to has always been a personal mission for journeys has also been a big part of keep their spiritual faith strong. Weaks. Weaks’ life. He received God’s call “It’s like the Incredible Hulk. Weaks is a civilian training instruc- to be a pastor at his Baptist church in When I put my hat on I change, and tor at the Fort Hunter Liggett Training Kannapolis, North Carolina and was when I take it off I change back.” Support Center and an Army Reserve ordained in 2001. When he moved to At the heart of it all is grace and Soldier with the 91st Training Division. California, he looked far and wide for a love, both of which he tries to live as He also spends a lot of time on the road location to start a church. well as to preach. as a referee for high school and college He found it in a former movie basketball conferences spanning the theater built in the 1950s for Soldiers area between Fresno and Los Angeles. stationed at Camp Roberts. As a sign “It’s my favorite hobby,” said of God’s favor, Weaks said the realtor Weaks, who has children in high school. handed him the keys rent-free for a He was also a referee for 15 years in his year. native North Carolina, and for the last On January 6, 2013, he started the fi ve years in California. Greater Mission Ministries in San Mi- Weaks fi rst came to FHL as a Re- guel, Calif. serve Soldier in 2008 when the Army The congregation in the non-de- established a Reserve Training Center nominational church grew from 29 (RTC) here. His entire unit, consisting “very faithful” members to 60 today. of 60 drill sergeants and 43 support Although they have yet to use the the-

Soldiers, was activated to train Soldiers ater area as a sanctuary (they meet in Drill Sgt. Weaks (Courtesy photo) of all ranks prior to their deployment to the lobby), they have been remodeling

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 11 Features A P H M Japanese Americans Persecutied After Pearl Harbor Bombing

By Amy Phillips, Public Aff airs

From internment camp detainee to Army military intelligence sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Giro Nakagawa served the United States with distinction despite being wrongly persecuted. His son, Army Reserve Soldier Sgt. 1st Class Byron Nakagawa, told his story during Fort Hunter Liggett’s Asian Pacifi c Heritage Month observance on May 17, 2018. Byron, a history buff like his father, spoke of Executive Order 9066 authorizing the establishment of military zones within in the U.S. Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Wyoming. As carloads of personal belongings arrived at this relocation center, they were taken to the cental square, sorted alphabetically and as a reaction to the Pearl Harbor distributed to the barracks. (National Archives photo) bombing, and the War Relocation Authority imprisonment of anyone the government deemed a threat to national security. More than 120,000 Japanese “Th ey can’t do that to American citizens. Americans were removed from their We have a Constitution.” homes and placed into “relocation Giro Nakagawa centers” across the U.S. During the Depression, Giro left his parents’ farm to work in the Willapa played high school football. was a place designed to house 15,000 Bay oyster industry to support his “They can’t do that to American people in communal living – they family. The Nakagawas had 11 children citizens. We have a Constitution. All lived in barracks, and shared laundry, to take care of and their crops could men are created equal – they can’t recreation and “lavatory-showers.” barely feed them. imprison us with no cause,” said Giro, Today, it is called The Tule Lake Then came the Japanese bombing who believed in the American dream Segregation Center National Historic of Pearl Harbor in December 1941. and what the country stood for. Landmark managed by the National Giro and other Japanese Americans lost In May 1942, the Nakagawa family Park Service. their jobs, and things started changing with their children from ages 6-25, “They were told that these camps very fast – there were curfews, anti- were rounded up and sent to Pinedale were for their own protection because Japanese signs, confi scation of weapons Assemby Center in Fresno and became of the anti-Japanese sentiment after the and radios, and even armed guards at Family #16786. Packing only what Pearl Harbor,” said Byron. “But most certain areas. Giro returned home so he they could carry, the family spent two of them noticed that once they were wouldn’t be separated from his family. months there before being sent to Tule inside the barbed wires…the Soldiers During an interview with a Lake Relocation Center, Calif. in the guard towers, the machine guns hometown newspaper, The Daily According to “The Cross on Castle were all pointed inwards.” News, Giro spoke of how he scoff ed at Rock,” a book written by George Tule Lake quickly fi lled up with the idea when his mother warned him Nakagawa (Giro’s brother), “Tule Lake the “troublemakers” or “no no boys” of being sent to an internment camp. was a huge complex of low tarpaper- and the government started dispersing He was, after all, born in Seattle, raised covered buildings that spread over an families to other camps in the country. in the agricultural town of Kent and area of more than a square mile.” It In October 1943, the Nakagawas were

Continued on page 13 The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 12 Persecution - cont’d from page 12 moved to Heart Mountain Relocation Center, Wyoming. According to the National Park Service, it was one of 10 relocation camps that imprisoned more than 110,000 Japanese Americans. Giro left camp on July 4, 1942, to work at the Amalgamated Sugar Company. The War Relocation Authority allowed trustworthy detainees to go “on leave” to work outside of camps because American companies were short-handed from able-bodied men being shipped off to war. “They heard the Japanese were Sgt. 1st Class Giro Nakagawa served in the Counter Intelligence Company of the Military Intelligence good farmers,” said Byron. Service from 1944-1946. 1st Lt. Byron Nakagawa served with Company C, 5-8 Infantry (Mechanized) While working at ASC, Giro was in Mainz-Gonsenheim when this photo was taken in 1986. Learn about Byron in the Spotlights Section. (Courtesy photos) drafted in 1944 and served in the Army until 1946 as a military intelligence Soldier. In the Daily News article, he spoke of the humilation he felt having to dress up as an Imperial Japanese offi cer to role-play as training for American Soldiers. The Nakagawas spent two years at Heart Mountain and were released on October 30, 1945, after the 1944 landmark Supreme Court case, Ex parte Endo (323 U.S. 283), ruled that it was not legal for the government to continue detaining “concededly loyal” citizens without cause. The Nakagawa family was sent to low-income housing projects in Seattle. Japanese internees with guard at the Manzanar Relocation Center, Calif. Internees formed the Fair Giro, in the meantime, was serving Play Committee to organize resistance against the draft; the group was nicknamed the “no-no boys” by in Japan and Korea with the Counter those who feared that the resistors’ stance would refl ect poorly on the Japanese-American community. (War Relocation Authority photo) Intelligence Company of the Military Intelligence Service (MIS). “Something you tend not to hear All Japanese in the U.S., citizens and aliens alike, were required to about, but these were the guys that complete DSS Form 304 Alien's Personal History Statement to establish went to the Pacifi c as translators and their loyalty. DSS Form 304A was created in 1943 when the government interrogators…because they all signed realized they needed more servicemen, and meant to determine whether non-disclosure statements,” said they were loyal to the U.S. or Japan. The “no no boys” were those that Byron. aswered “no” to the last two questions on DSS Form 304A and resisted the WWII draft. They didn’t believe they should be asked to fi ght for a country In 1946, Giro was discharged from that wrongly imprisoned them and denied their civil rights. However, the Army and he used his GI Bill to thousands of other Japanese men did join the U.S. Army, serving in the learn welding and automotive repair. segregated 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Infantry Regiment (100/442 However, no one would hire him, so INF), or into the Military Intelligence Service if they scored high on the he returned to Willapa Bay and was entrance exam. The 100/442 INF is the most decorated unit of its size in employed with the New Washington U.S. military history and is known as the “Go for Broke” battalion. Oyster Company. Decades later, Giro became the owner of the company. Continued on page 18 The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 13 The Army Vision An excerpt of memo from Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Wiley. The com- plete memo is available at https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/vision/the_army_vision.pdf?from=hp_spotlight

As we look ahead, near-peer competitors such as China The Army of 2028 will be ready to deploy, fi ght, and and Russia will increasingly challenge the United States win decisively against any adversary, anytime, anywhere, and our allies in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo- in a joint, multi-domain, high-intensity confl ict, while Pacifi c region. Our adversaries’ ambitions and accelreating simultaneously deterring others and maintaining pace of technological change will create challenges and ability to conduct irregular warfare. The Army will do opportunities for the Army’s battlefi eld superiority. this through the employment of modern manned and Meanwhile, the many demands on the Nation’s unmanned ground combat vehicles, aircraft, sustained resources will put downward pressure on the defense budget systems, and weapons, coupled with robust combined in the future, forcing the Army to continue making diffi cult arms fomations and tactics based on modern warfi ghting choices about how it spends scarce dollars to meet national doctrine and centered on exceptional Leaders and objectives and compelling us to become ever more effi cient. Soldiers of unmatched lethality. A continued commitment to strengthening our allies and To achieve our Vision, the Army must meet these building partnerships will help ofset these challenges. objectives in the coming years:

The Army Mission MAN - Grow the Regular Army above 500,000 Soldiers, with associated growth in the National Guard and Army To deploy, fi ght, and win our Nation’s wars by providing ready, Reserve. prompt, and sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of confl ict as part of the Joint Force. ORGANIZE - Ensure warfi ghting formations have suffi cient infantry, armor, engineer, artillery, and air defense assets.

EQUIP - Modernize the force by fi rst reforming the current acquisition system and unifying the modernization enterprise under a single command to focus the Army’s eff orts on delivering the weapons, combat vehicles, sustained systems, and equipment that Soldiers need when they need it.

TRAIN - Focus training on high-intensity confl ict, with emphasis on operating in dense urban terrain, electronically degraded environments, and under constant surveillance. We are confi dent that with the right leadership, the proper focus, suffi cient resources, and sustained eff ort the LEAD - Develop smart, thoughtful and innovative leaders of U.S. Army will achieve our Vision, remain the world’s character who are comfortable with complexity and capable premier fi ghting force, and serve the Nation well for decades of operating from the tactical to the strategic level. to come.

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 14 Fort Hunter Liggett proudly serving troops since WWII

FHL celebrated the Army Birthday with a run/walk/bike event to promote a ready It’s a team effort of Soldiers, their and resilient community. Families, the Civilian workforce, and volunteers all providing critical support for a ready and resilient military and community to support Warrior Citizens the Army Mission and Vision. serving as Army Reserve Soldier and Army Civilians

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The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 15 SGT. AUDIE MURPHY CLUB Soldiers Exemplifying Be - Know - Do Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Caff ey with the 91st Training Division and Sgt. 1st Class Francisco Matos with the 63rd Readiness Division were the two out of fi ve Army Reserve Soldiers that passed the SAMC Phase IV Board held at FHL in May.

Story and photos by DeeAnn K. Dunstan, aim to change ago to host at least two boards a year Amy Phillips, Public Aff airs Offi ce that. at FHL, and to form a chapter with The 63rd RD and FHL teamed up the proposed name of the “West Coast Not everyone can join the elite and hosted the fi rst SAMC Phase III and Chapter.” They are leading the way to Sgt. Audie Murphy Club (SAMC). A IV boards at FHL in September 2017, promote the SAMC with Army Reserve noncommissioned offi cer (NCO) has to and once again during the week of May Soldiers every chance they get. be nominated and pass four phases that 21, 2018. Five Army Reserve Soldiers “Fort Hunter Liggett is perfect to test your physical, mental, weapons, participated in the SAMC’s intensive service the West Coast,” said Dunstan. and leadership skills. Club members tests, and at the end, only two Soldiers “Our recommendation is that we use exemplify the Army NCO corps and proved their mettle to live up to Staff Army Reserve installations, with have a track record of selfl ess service to Sgt. Audie Murphy’s heroic standards each garrison CSM assisting, to be the Army and civilian communities.The of leadership and selfl ess service: the permanent locations(s) to support SAMC is a little-known organization Sgt. 1st Class Francisco Matos with the Army Reserve and form chapters within the Army Reserve, but Command the 63rd RD, and Staff Sgt. Elizabeth across the U.S.” Sgt. Major Kelly M. Largent with the Caff ey with the 91st Training Division. So just how hard is it to be inducted 63rd Readiness Division, and the Fort Largent and Dunstan developed a into the Club? “It’s more diffi cult than Hunter Liggett Command Sgt. Major strategic plan about a year and a half actually being selected for sergeant

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“It’s more diffi cult than actually being selected for sergeant major...it’s a very small group.” Command Sgt. Maj. Kelly Largent The three out of fi ve Army Reserve Soldiers (seated) that progressed to the fi nal SAMC Phase IV Board, board members and Soldiers’ sponsors at Fort Hunter Liggett, May 22.

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“Th is was one of the greatest experiences I’ve had in the Army.” Sgt. 1st Class Francisco Matos

major. It’s a very small group,” said Matos enlisted in the Army Reserve in March 2003 as a plumber, Largent. He adds that usually, only and was immediately deployed to Iraq and Kuwait after his advanced half the candidates are selected for indivisual training. He’s also served as drill sergeant and a vertical construction instructor. He joined the Active-Guard Reserve program membership approval by FORSCOM. in 2015 and serves as the 63rd RD Public Work Construction NCOIC. “It’s going to challenge you to be a He’s pictured here reciting the Audie Murphy biography verbatim to the better leader even if you’re not selected Phase IV Board. the fi rst time,” said Largent, “and to continue pursuing professional and leadership development.” on how to improve or maximize his Matos and Caff ey both agreed that workout. the most challenging aspects of the Matos said going through the process were time management and board was not easy. “You walk in reciting the 444-word Audie Murphy there, and you think you’re prepared.” biography verbatim. Candidates facing the boards found Caff ey is an exercise opposing that they didn’t have all the answers to forces observer/controller with the myriad questions that ranged from the 3/290 BN 91st TD, Mustang, one’s knowledge of regulations, current Oklahoma, and demonstrated her events, and scenarios testing one’s decisions as a leader. Board members Caff ey enlisted in the Army Reserve as a hu- passion to take care of Soldiers. In her man resources specialist in Nov. 2010. She’s civilian capacity, she is a registered are not concerned that candidates may currently exercise opposing forces observer/ nurse with the Oklahoma City VA not know all the answers; it’s about controller with the 3/290 Battalion, 91st TD. In this picture, Caff ey is demonstrating her Medical Center. “Taking care of being honest and demonstrating the drill and ceremony skills in front of the Phase Veterans, it’s what I love and where my willingness to learn and improve. III Board. heart is,” said Caff ey. “At the end of the day, you just She works in the cardiac have to be yourself. The type of leader catheterization lab and is often on- you are, that’s something you can’t call. “I had to be very vigilant with my fake,” said Matos. experiences I’ve had in the Army.” He time. Every waking moment was work, Largent states that if you have plans to sponsor his younger brother, studying in between cases, lunch, aspirations to elevate in the NCO an Army drill sergeant. trying to fi gure out when to work out, ranks, want a unique opportunity to The Club’s namesake, Staff Sgt. and recognizing when to rest,” said separate yourself from your peers and Audie Leon Murphy served in the 15th Caff ey. She also credits her husband boost your chances for a promotion, Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry for being very supportive. then trying for the SAMC is for you. Division and fought in in North Africa, Matos has served in the active And as a bonus, “The selfl ess service Siciliy, Italy, France, and Germany. and reserve components since 2003, to give back is life-changing. Once you He is the highest decorated Soldier in deployed to Kuwait and Iraq, and has start giving, you can’t give enough,” he American history, awarded the Medal been a Little League Baseball coach said. of Honor and three Purple Hearts, one for many years. His sponsor, Master If you’re still not sure if trying for Belgian and three French medals, and Sgt. Nguyen Lu told the board how the Club is for you, take this advice earned a battlefi eld commission for he met Matos at the post gym several from someone who just went through his courage and leadership ability. For years ago and how Matos, as a fervent it and survived. “Do it!” Matos more info: http://www.audiemurphy. fi tness advocate, provided suggestions said. “This was one of the greatest com/samc.htm.

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 17 Preserving Local History at Jolon’s Nacitone Museum

Story and photo by Cindy McIntyre, Public Aff airs Many people become interested in their family or town history long after those who remember it are gone. But a few visionary folks in the Lockwood area wanted to be sure they preserved as much as they could, so they created the Nacitone Museum. It’s easy to spot along Jolon Road with rusted farm equipment and the small metal building housing artifacts and family histories. It’s just the beginning of a larger plan to recreate the town of Lockwood (all fi ve buildings of it) on the property. Pam Davis (pictured) is a descendant of one of the pioneer families, the Pattersons, that settled in Lockwood in the 1800s. The Patterson family donated the 10 acres for the museum, and Davis is an encyclopedia of local lore and genealogies. Most of the town’s settlers came in the 1860s and 1870s, raising wheat and barley with dry farming, and Pam Davis demonstrates how a spotter in a fi re tower would use this keeping cattle and sheep. instrument to locate a fi re. The instrument was donated by Calfi re and The museum displays antique tools, Salinan basketry, was from the Colandra lookout tower on Williams Hill. and panels of local family histories, and is hoping for more families to join the project. They are also looking for donors is also a very famous chuckwagon – the one used in the TV and grant funds to replicate the meeting hall (the only series “Rawhide” (1959 – 65) that was sometimes fi lmed in remaining building and now the town’s church), hotel, store/ the area. post offi ce, livery stable, and saloon with more room for The museum is open the fi rst Saturday of the month exhibits. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Call 831-818- There is also a display of photos from the early days of 5265/831-206-6255 for more information, or check them Fort Hunter Liggett, and some artifacts, including a wood out on the Nacitone Foundation Facebook page or https:// stove and an old stockade. Stored off -site in a protected barn polarengraving.com/NacitoneFoundation.

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“He was somewhat of a celebrity in the oyster industry… the Congressional Gold Medal in Seattle. everybody knew him,” said Byron. The most poignant of Byron’s remarks came at the end Thirty-four years after it was issued on February 19, of his speech as he recalled a time when he was a young 1976, Executive Order 9066 was formally rescinded by infantry captain in 1990. Muslims in the U.S. were protesting President Gerald Ford. Proclamation 4417 states: “An the U.S. military presence in Saudia Arabia (Operation honest reckoning, however, must include a recognition of Desert Shield), and he overheard “some young gung-ho 11B our national mistakes as well as our national achievements. fi rebrands” wanting to “round up ragheads and throw them Learning from our mistakes is not pleasant, but as a great in prison camps.” philosopher once admonished, we must do so if we want to Byron argued that you can’t do that because of his avoid repeating them.” parents’ experience, “but there was a part of me as a young In 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued a formal infantry captain…hell yeah, I’ll lead this detail and we’ll get apology and signed the Civil Liberties Act which awarded these guys. One generation, that’s all it takes to forget these $20,000 in compensation to each surviving victim. In 2012, lessons.” Giro and other Japanese American Soldiers were awarded

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 18 AMERICA’S ARMY RESERVE The most capable, combat ready, and lethal Federal Photo by Amy Phillips, Public A Reserve force in the history of the Nation. ff airs

The Army Reserve’s 110th Birthday was celebrated with a traditional cake cutting ceremony, April 23 at the dining facility. Pictured are Sgt. Shubert Zambrano (left), 21st MP Detachment CID, Daegu, Korea and Sgt. Michael Nadeau, 206th MP Company, Latham, New York. Zambora is an active duty MP and Nadeau is an Army National Guard MP. The acting Garrison HHC Commander, Lt. Col. Chad Heff ernan, and the Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. DeeAnn Dunstan spoke during the event. Learn more about the Army Reserve here: http:// www.usar.army.mil/

A R P R P

The Army Reserve is committed to reducing waste and creating cost- eff ective, effi cient facilities. The Paper Reduction Policy outlines specifi c paper reduction and print management practices to which all Commands, Soldiers and Civilians must adhere.

TOP PAPER REDUCTION PRACTICES:

 Send and store fi les, documents and information electronically.  Adopt a ‘Think Before You Print’ attitude. Print and copy documents only BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION when necessary.  Set offi cer printers to ‘duplex’ or double-sided print mode. This year, the United Nations is  Subscribe to the digital editions of periodicals such as newspapers and urging the world to ‘Beat Plastic magazines. Pollution’ on World Environment  Conduct business practices such as billing and invoicing online. Day and World Oceans Day.  Print business cards and letterheads on demand, and avoid storing stocks of During the week of June 4, reduce these documents. your use of plastics – especially drinking straws. The full Army Reserve Paper Reduction Policy and more ideas for reducing paper use are available at sustainableusar.com/PaperReductionPolicy. Follow #BeatPlasticPollution on social media!

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 19 Mission Highlights

Spring brought an infl ux of aircrafts from the Army, Marines and a Naval exercise off the coast near San Clemente, Calif.

AH-64 Apache helicopter, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, 7th Inf. Div. (Above and far right)

MV-22 Osprey Expeditionary Operations Train- CH-53E Super Stallions, Expeditionary ing Group, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit Operations Training Group, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit

C-130 taking off at Schoonover Airstrip Preparing for the Fight

California Army National Guard at Multipurpose Range Complex, April 17. Lt. Col. Jeramy Hopkins, squadron commander, says FHL is ideal for doctrinal training.

Story and photos by Cindy McIntyre, Public Aff airs

Around 90 California National are what we are likely to see doctrin- and distances, depending on the pro- Guard Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, ally.” FHL’s expansive terrain provides gramming done from a computer in the 18th Cavalry Regiment, 79th Infantry the distances needed to carry out recon- control tower. When a target was hit, it Combat Team, conducted live-fi re naissance operations in support of the turned a diff erent color on the screen training at the Fort Hunter Liggett, infantry brigade. and would drop out on the range. Multipurpose Range Complex during During a fi ring mission, Staff Sgt. “Each person has a time require- the week of April 16, 2018. Alejandro Huerta, B Troop, 2nd Pla- ment and is scored on how long they Lt. Col. Jeramy Hopkins, squad- toon Sergeant, worked with his gunner have to put themselves in an attack ron commander, says they train on a manning a Mark-19 40mm grenade ma- position before they hit the target,” said variety of weapons systems mounted chine gun mounted on their Humvee. Capt. Darell Baldwin, B Troop com- on Humvees. “Unstabilized gunnery The gunner identifi ed and sighted in the mander. “If they can’t place rounds on from mounted platforms” is the offi cial targets, and Huerta gave the fi re com- target, we subtract points based on how terminology for the training they were mands. The gunner made adjustments long it takes them to down the target.” doing both here and at Camp Roberts. when needed before fi ring again. The Weapon systems also included the “Here we can do live fi res that team drove toward several more targets M240 machine gun, and the M2 50-cal- we can’t do at Camp Roberts,” said before completing the fi ring mission. iber machine gun. With the Mark-19, Hopkins. “Additionally, we really like The targets, ranging from station- training rounds with colored smoke the terrain, and the distances between ary “soldiers” to moving “vehicles” were used instead of live ammo, and Camp Roberts and Fort Hunter Liggett were set to pop up in various locations the control tower observer can tell if the round comes within fi ve meters of the target. “They’ll call it a kill,” said Bald- win, if it meets the distance. Live ammo wasn’t used because it is smoking-hot when it hits the ground. “The major concern is that live rounds will cause a fi re in dry brush,” said Baldwin. “Fires means training comes to a halt.” The training at Fort Hunter Liggett provided Soldiers the opportunity to refi ne their skills and be prepared for deployments.

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 21 Army Reserve photos by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret, 200th MP Command

The Army Reserve 200th Military Police Company held a Best Warrior Competition in April testing Soldiers’ physical and mental fi tness, land navigation, obstacle course, ruck marching, weapon qualifi cation, Army Warrior Tasks, refl exive fi re, written exams, and the Army appearance board. This 200th MP Command is the largest military police orga- nization in the Dept. of Defense, with a footprint of roughly 14,000 Soldiers. Sgt. David Gutierrez (top right) with the 422nd Military Police Company, Bakersfi eld was one of two fi nalists in the competition, making him the top Soldier in the 200th MP Command. The second fi nalist was Sgt. Michael Crocker, a paralegal specialist with the 151st Legal Operations Detach- ment, Alexandria, Virginia (bottom left). Both Soldiers moves on to compete in the Army Reserve Command competition later this year. The fi nal phase is the Army competition, when only 22 of the Army’s fi nest war- riors, representing 11 commands from across the Army, will compete in the 2018 Best Warrior Competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., and the Pentagon from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5, 2018. Learn more about the program at https://www.army.mil/ bestwarrior/.

All event photos available at Defense Visual Info Distribution Service. May Community Engagements Courtesy photo Memorial Day represents a day of national awareness and reverence, honoring the military men and women who gave their lives in defense of our nation and its values. During the King City VFW Memorial Day Observance, Garrison Commander Col. Kerry Norman said that this day is also a chance for Americans to honor all Americans who died for freedom. Fire Chief Shawn Sullivan at the Pleasanton Ceremony, honored his father, a decorated Air Force noncommissioned offi cer, and the hundreds of emergency services personnel who died in the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attacks. Photo by Cindy McIntyre, Public Affairs Photo by Cindy McIntyre, Public

PhoP to by MWRWRWR Maarkerrkk tinnggO Offi cee Month of Military Spouse FHL military spouses were treated to a Wine & Dine event on May 11 for their support to their families and the Army mission.

Community Relations The FHL Color Guard supported King City during the Amgen Tour of California, opening ceremony on May 15. The Amgen Tour is a professional cycling stage race on the UCI World Tour and USA Cycling Professional Tour. The Color Guard is pictured in the bottom left photo with Kristin Armstrong, three-time gold medalist of this race. Emergency Services Director Arturo Calzadillas and Police Chief Leonard Lovett attended the Santa Lucia cabin owners meeting on May 29 to provide road and safety information, as well as the latest post access guidelines (bottom right photo).

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April FOR HELP CALL 1-877-995-5247. Cmuiy Engagements Community Photo byCindyMcIntyre,Public Affairs is atimetoapplaudmilitaryfamiliesandtheirchildrenfort The Golden Guidon |JuneThe 2018 |Page 24 ce hosted their annual their hosted ce FHL community. This year, volunteers donated more than 900 han $22,000(toprightphoto). as the King City VFW Post 6747, Rocky Mountain Elk Mountain Rocky 6747, Post VFW City King the as by drew hundreds from the post as well as kids from the from kids as well as post the from hundreds drew by School Center Purple Up parade and the annual Youththe and parade Up Purple Center School ss oftheevent(topleftandbottomrightphotos). VolunteerCeremony Appreciation he dailysacrifi Photo byCindyMcIntyre,Public Affairs Photos byBryanLee,MWR ces theymake to MarchCommunity Engagements Photos from top to bottom Easter Festivities FHL hosted a egg hunt for children living on post and a spiritual walk to celebrate Easter. FMWR’s egg hunt event included a visit by the Easter Bunny, music, a delicious lunch, and plenty of prizes for the kids (photo by FMWR Marketing Offi ce).

Community Relations The March Community Relations Working Group meeting was held at the Camp Roberts Museum to share information and network. Museum Curator Gary McMaster (with cup) provided a musuem overview while Museum Director Donlad Gillette (not pictued) gave a tour (photo by Cindy McIntyre, Public Aff airs).

Employee Town Hall New employees were welcomed and farewells bid to those departing during the quarterly Employee & Soldier Town Hall. Employees with 20 to 40 year’s of government service and exemplary achievements were recognized. The Fellows graduated from the year-long professional development program and received their certifi cates. King City Mayor Mike LeBarre (left inset) and City Manager Steven Adams were guest speakers and spoke about new initiatives in their town. (photos by Cindy McIntyre, Public Aff airs).

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 25 Chaplain’s Message I , By Garrison Chapain (Col.) Gregory J. Long

What do you think of when you recognized certain God-given, “in- spoke in awe of the feelings they had hear the Fourth of July or Indepen- alienable” rights. Rights that are not as they sailed into the New York harbor dence Day? If you are like most Amer- dependent on the laws or customs of and viewed the “Torch of Freedom” icans, you think of picnics, barbeques, any particular culture or government, in Lady Liberty’s hand. The Statue of or fi rework celebrations. Those aren’t but universal which cannot be repealed Liberty is often recognized as a univer- bad things, but I’m not sure it fully cap- or restrained by human laws. It was sal symbol of freedom and democracy. tures what the original founders intend- simply a right granted by God. They It represents a people or a way of life ed when they signed their names to a felt that life, liberty and the pursuit of that is at liberty to pursue their dreams document declaring our independence happiness was the God-given right of and aspirations. from foreign rule. That one defi ant act every human being, not just Ameri- Lastly, the founders arrived at the would bring about changes, not only cans, at the time of their creation. idea of the pursuit of happiness. That for this country, but countless countries For the Christian, the Bible teaches the ultimate pursuit of someone’s life around the world. that God is the creator of life. Then God was to fi nd real and lasting joy. To be In 1776, 50 men signed a document said, “Let Us make man in Our image, free to chase after that which you feel hand-written by Thomas Jeff erson: according to Our likeness; and let them will bring you lasting joy or happiness. “We hold these truths to be self-evi- rule over the fi sh of the sea and over John 15:11 states, “These things I have dent that all men are created equal, that the birds of the sky and over the cattle spoken to you, that my joy may be in they are endowed by their Creator with and over all the earth, and over every you, and that your joy may be full.” certain inalienable rights that among creeping thing that creeps on the earth." The founders longed for a country that these are life, liberty and the pursuit God created man in His own image, in the oppressed could be free to chase of happiness.” That document was the the image of God He created him; male after a religious belief, prosperity and Declaration of Independence signed and female He created them.” There- well-being according to one’s own con- in Congress on July 4, 1776, declaring fore, life is precious not because some- science. America’s freedom from the oppressive one made a law, but because we were As you celebrate Independence rule of England. created in the image of our creator, God Day, my prayer is that you remember This year our country will celebrate Himself. your inalienable rights; life, liberty, 242 years of freedom as a nation. Since The Bible further directed the and the pursuit of happiness. That they the very beginning we, as a nation, have founders to the idea of liberty. To set are a free gift given by your Creator, stood for the cause of freedom both at liberty those who are oppressed and not someone or something. Celebrate here and around the world. Freedom be a voice to those that have none. For the fact that, although these rights are has been the battle cry of the United 242 years our country has answered a free gift given to us by God, they States of America and her citizens for the call of many other nations standing are maintained through the sacrifi ce 242 years. and stood in the gap for the cause of of countless of men and women who When Thomas Jeff erson and our freedom. have laid down their lives on the altar forefathers penned the words of the Soldiers returning home from the of freedom. Declaration of Independence, they foreign battlefi elds of WWII often

The Golden Guidon |Summer 2018 |Page 26 Soldiers & Employee Bulletin R S DHR is coordinating a retirement BEWARE OF VIRTUAL KIDNAPPING SCAM seminar at FHL in September that will The scam occurs when an unsuspecting person receives a call and the caller include an overview from a Fort McCoy immediately says, “I’ve kidnapped your kid. Send money or the kid dies,” retirement counselor, a representative or some similar version of the call. The caller’s approach is forceful, well from The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), scripted and can be very convincing. Recipients of the call report hearing a fi nancial planning brief, and a screaming in the background and desperate pleas for help, a crying child representative to discuss long-term and other equally frightening sounds. The “kidnapper” might use a child’s planning. First priority for attendance name, causing the victim to panic and become more compliant. are those planning on retiring in the WHAT TO DO next fi ve years. If space is available • In most cases, the best course of action is to hang up the phone. it will be opened for others to attend. • If you engage the caller, don’t confi rm or acknowledge your loved one’s More details will be sent out as time name. Stay calm and ask to speak to your child or “how do I know ny loved and dates are confi rmed. one is OK? Get as much info as you can to report to authorities. • Contact your child to see if he/she is OK and ask them to call you ASAP. ACS • If you suspect a real kidnapping is taking place, immediately contact the ACS provides many services that can nearest FBI offi ce, CID offi ce, or local law enforcement agency. help you reduce stress and confl ict, plan for retirement, prepare for employment Remember that the fraudster relies on shock, speed and fear. To report a opportunities, provide victim advocate crime or provide info concerning a crime, contact your local CID Offi ce, services, and much more. Stop by the the Police, call 1-844-ARMY-CID (844-276-9243) or email CID.Crime. FHL Garrison HQ Building 238 or call [email protected]. ACS at 831-386-2375 to learn about all the free services available to you. U.S. Army photo by Sean Kimmons, Army News Service L M T S In order to build a more capable and lethal force, Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) is reducing requirements in brigade and below units. This eff ort focuses on a systematic simplifi cation, reduction, or elimination of required activities (training and non-training) which consume commanders’, leaders’, and Soldiers’ time that they might otherwise For complete list, go to: https:// savings across the service is approved. spend building and sustaining combat www.army.mil/article/207160/ The six-event readiness assessment, is readiness. Some of the training no army_secretary_releases_reduction_ intended to replace the current three- longer required: requirement_memos_to_improve_ event Army Physical Fitness Test, readiness which has been around since 1980.  Travel Risk Planning System The six events: (TRiPS) N F T  strength deadlift  Media Awareness Training Beginning Oct. 2020, all Soldiers will  standing power throws  Combating Traffi cking in Persons be required to take the new gender- and  hand-release pushups Training age-neutral test. The Army Combat  sprint/drag/carry  Accident Avoidance Course Training Fitness Test is designed to better  leg tuck as outlined in AR 600-55 prepare Soldiers for combat tasks,  2-mile run reduce injuries and lead to ample cost For the full story: https://www.army. mil/article/208189

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Gladiator Paintball Park, San Luis Obispo

Open to all military, Army Civilians and their families, and post residents.

$50 per participant

FMWR bus departs the Recreation Center at 9a and return to FHL at 3p.

Call today to reserve your spot: 831-386-2372