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an edition of the Recycled material is used in the making of our ALASKAHome of the Arctic WarriorsPOST newsprint Vol. 6, No. 26 , July 3, 2015 Innovative system revolutionizes Northern Edge 2015 battlespace, maximizes training capability Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik combining with live partic- Matthew Mendenhall, the PAO ipants, we can now provide 353rd CTS chief of command 10 threats and herds of oth- and control operations. “It High in the skies over the er aircraft waiting to con- allowed us to ensure our Joint Pacific Alaska Range tinue the fight. We’ve added lines of communication were Complex from June 11 to 26 defense and depth to maxi- functioning properly before viewers might see multiple mize the OPFOR [opposition Northern Edge 2015. This contrails circling each other force] piece, which provides is the first exercise to com- in close proximity; these con- a more robust training sce- pletely integrate the various trails are a glimpse into some nario for the blue force.” elements and is the largest of the live action in Northern In this system, virtual LVC integration seen to date Edge 2015, the largest mili- doesn’t mean computer-gen- in any of the services. tary training exercise sched- erated forces; virtual aircraft “Virtual asset pilots will uled in Alaska this year. and various platforms are see the mountains, terrain What most people won’t operated by actual pilots, and features of their sector see are the dozens of addi- battlespace managers, and of the Joint Pacific Alaska tional assets the live pilots controllers participating in Range Complex, and control- and controllers work with in the same airspace as their lers will see the battlespace the virtual and constructive live counterparts. These as- overlay as if they were oper- Live, virtual and constructive (LVC) participants from vari- aspects of the battlespace sets are controlled via sim- ating live in Alaska,” Men- ous U.S. military branches are tracked by the 353rd Combat in large-scale exercises like ulators at the virtual unit’s denhall explained. “Instead Training Squadron as assets move into place in preparation Northern Edge and RED home stations, which are of launching different live for an Exercise Northern Edge scenario, June 25. The LVC FLAG-Alaska. networked into the locations assets, aviators can operate system enables live participants like this U.S. Air Force F-16 “LVC [live, virtual and they will operate in alongside from their simulators.” Fighting Falcon deployed to Alaska to directly engage and constructive training] offers their live counterparts via a The constructive compo- interact with virtual aviators operating from home station a more robust scenario than system called LEXIOS (LVC nent of the LVC system is simulators, and constructive computer-generated forces to sending up 10 Aggressors Experimentation, Integra- where computer-generated provide more robust training scenarios. Northern Edge 2015 for a small skirmish with the tion and Operations Suite) forces expand the scope and is Alaska’s premier joint training exercise designed to prac- blue force,” said Brian Smith, and dedicated networks. create a training environ- tice operations, tactics, techniques and procedures as well the 353rd Combat Training “RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 ment very similar to what as enhance interoperability among thousands of Airmen, Squadron’s Army and special served as the proof of con- participants would actually Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from ac- operations liaison. “With vir- cept for all the pieces of LVC tive-duty, Reserve and National Guard units. (Photo illustra- tion by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik) tual and constructive assets to come together,” said Capt. See TRAINING on page 3 Fighting Fire Independence UH-60 Black Day Holiday Hawk crew chief SGT Phillip Pe- ter with 1-207th Safety from Aviation, Alaska Army National Guard, leans out for a better view IMCOM-Pacific to guide pilots Christine T. Altendorf, PhD, P.E. to wildfire flare- IMCOM-Pacific Director up areas during water bucket On July 4, In- missions near dependence Day, Tok, June 26, in we commemorate support of the the founding of our country and a Bureau of Land time we celebrate Management our freedom and Fire Services. independence. Pri- (Photo by Sher- or to the start of man Hogue, celebrations, take Fort Wainwright the time to reflect PAO) upon the freedoms that we all enjoy and honor the sac- rifices of those who Dr. Christine T. Altendorf have defended and those that continue to defend our freedom. Throughout this holiday, I ask that all do their part to prevent accidents. Personal re- sponsibility is the key and that begins with leaders who care about their personnel. Get Celebrating independence on the 4th of July involved, emphasize safety and lead by ex- ample. Prior to the holiday weekend, every Allen Shaw with them and were no longer tee of Five” to draft the document supervisor should provide a safety briefing Fort Wainwright PAO part of the British Empire. It was after receiving resolutions from to their personnel to talk about the hazards the first step to freedom. Virginia and North Carolina on they may encounter and what actions they July 4th is one of those trea- The purpose of the written dec- May 27, 1776. On June 11, 1776, should take to mitigate those hazards. In sured opportunities when the laration was to announce and ex- John Adams, Jefferson, Robert particular, address those hazardous activ- military and civilian communities plain the separation of the Unit- R. Livingston, Roger Sherman ities traditionally associated with the Inde- come together to share a hooah ed States from Britain. People and Benjamin Franklin began the pendence Day holiday period such as driv- moment for America. Indepen- agreed and felt it necessary to put process. No one is sure how it all ing, use of fireworks, water sport activities, dence Day 2014 commemorates certain statements in writing be- came together, but the committee and activities in excessive heat. Privately the 239th anniversary of the day cause brave Soldiers had already most likely discussed the gener- owned vehicle (POV) accidents due to drink- a declaration of independence given their lives for the cause. al outline, Jefferson wrote the ing, fatigue, excessive speed, and failure to was adopted by the congress of They believed all men were creat- first draft, which was reviewed by wear seatbelts continue to be the greatest 56 men representing 13 colo- ed equal and had the unalienable the others and then presented to threat to our personnel. nies. On that hot summer day, rights to life, liberty and the pur- Congress on June 28, 1776. The This is a special holiday and I want each of the foundation for the nation’s suit of happiness. initial document was entitled “A you to enjoy your Families, celebrate smart- most celebrated symbol of lib- Although the Declaration of Declaration by the Representa- ly, and return to work safely. erty was formed. The statement Independence was primarily tives of the United States of Ameri- Have a safe and enjoyable holiday! Do announced to Great Britain that authored by Thomas Jefferson, take a moment to reflect on the true mean- American colonies were at war Congress appointed a “Commit- See 4TH on page 2 ing of this Independence Day celebration.

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13513178 GREAT HARVEST BREAD 2 NEWS July 3, 2015 Summertime means the start of skin protection season Molly Francis ing includes a wide-brimmed U.S. Army Public Health hat that shields your face Command and neck from the sun, long sleeves and pants. The Amer- It is finally summertime, ican Cancer Society advises so what better way to cele- that clothes that are dry, dark- brate than by going out and er and have tighter knits are enjoying the summer sun? better at protecting your skin You probably put on sun- from UV rays. However, also screen before going swim- wear sunscreen for ultimate ming or going to the beach protection. because you know that the I: Inside. Avoid being out- sun’s ultraviolet rays, or UV side from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rays, can damage your skin when possible. These are the in just 15 minutes. But wait, peak hours for UV rays. If not so fast! You are in danger you are going to be outside from the sun’s UV rays any during this time of the day, time you are outside. take precautions like staying Ultraviolet radiation is in the shade. defined by the U.S. Centers N: No tanning beds. Tan- for Disease Control and Pre- ning beds produce UV rays vention (CDC) as the “part Even in Alaska and even during winter months sunburn is prevalent. Protect against UVA and just like tanning outside. of sunlight that is an invisi- UVB rays by wearing sunscreen to avoid painful burns, premature aging, skin cancer and Getting a base tan before ble form of radiation.” There other bodily harm. (Photo by Sherman Hogue, Fort Wainwright PAO) going to the beach does not are two types of harmful UV protect your skin from the rays: ultraviolet A (UVA) and harmful effects to your eyes, self, follow these “SUN- sunscreen every time you dry sun while at the beach. ultraviolet B (UVB). While skin, and immune system. SHINE” tips: yourself off. E: Examine your skin. UVA is the most dangerous The National Cancer Insti- S: Sunscreen. Always wear N: No expired sunscreen. Look for moles that are grow- type, the CDC cautions that tute cautions that skin cancer sunscreen. The CDC recom- Always make sure to check ing larger, black or uneven in UVB rays can also have nega- is the most common type of mends wearing sunscreen your sunscreen’s expiration color and look for discolored tive health effects. cancer in the United States with a sun protection factor date, as all sunscreens ex- skin patches. These marks Too much exposure to and getting just one blister- of at least 15 and offers pro- pire. If you cannot find one, could be signs of melanoma, UV rays can cause sunburn, ing sunburn increases your tection from both UVA and replace the sunscreen after a particularly dangerous type where the radiation literally risk. UVB rays. Sunscreen should three years or if the sun- of skin cancer, and should be burns your skin and causes The UV rays can reflect be worn any time you go out- screen appears discolored. discussed with your doctor. it to age prematurely. Along off a variety of surfaces like side for the most protection. S: Sunglasses. Wear sun- Although sun safety is with being painful, sunburn water, snow, sand and pave- U: Use sunscreen correct- glasses. Look for sunglasses important in the summer, can have long-term conse- ment and cause havoc year ly. Apply sunscreen at least that offer 100 percent UVA remember UV rays can find quences. The World Health round anywhere outside. It a half an hour before going and UVB protection. Sun- you year-round. If you fol- Organization warns that is important to safeguard into the sun. Also make sure glasses can help protect your low these “SUNSHINE” tips, UV rays cause damage to against the sun’s harmful to reapply sunscreen at least eyes from cataracts and yel- you can be sure to enjoy skin cells that can result in rays to protect yourself and every two hours or more of- lowing of the lens. your summer responsibly skin cancer along with other your skin. To protect your- ten if you are swimming. If H: Have (and wear) protec- and protect your skin—your you are swimming, reapply tive clothing. Protective cloth- body’s largest organ. MEDDAC Minute Electronic Important Phone Numbers ing 361-4000. within one business day. Emergency: 911 Over the Counter Medi- Optometry – The optometry Cigarettes: 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line: cation – Arctic Health Link clinic welcomes all beneficiaries. (800) 874-2273 Opt. 1 provides a self-care class for If it’s been over a year since your Appointment Line: 361-4000 beneficiaries. 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Fires or explo- Save Time and Travel with litarywest.com, (877) 988-9378 Appointments Online. sions caused by e-cigarettes are rare. Howev- Secure Messaging – Want in- er, 25 separate incidents of explosion and fire stant access to your health care Stay in the Know – For health Sports & School Physicals involving an e-cigarette were reported in the team? Request an appointment, tips, information on changes to Bassett ACH will be running a United States media between 2009 and August check labs, ask questions, get operations and hospital infor- Sports and School Physical Clin- 2014. Nine injuries and no deaths were associat- forms filled out and more. Scan mation, follow us on Twitter @ ic July 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. for ed with these incidents. Two of the injuries were the QR link or go to https://app. MEDDACAlaska or like us on youth three to 18. 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Using 4TH: succeeding generations every state in the union and express the pride power sources not approved by the manufacturer Continued from page 1 as the great anniversa- with a gun blast and flag we have for this great to recharge a lithium-ion battery can result in an ry festival. It ought to be salute. State and local nation. It is a day to explosion or fire. can, in General Congress solemnized with pomp dignitaries, including Col. be with friends, to find What can you do to prevent this? Plugging an assembled.” After a few and parade. Bonfire and Cape Zemp, commander, festivities and take the e-cigarette into a USB port or power adapter not minor changes and an illuminations from one Gar- opportunity to display supplied by the manufacturer may subject the adjustment to the title, end of this continent to rison Fort Wainwright, American pride. battery to higher current than is safe, leading to it was approved on July the other, from this time will speak as the hun- For more informa- thermal runaway that may result in an explosion 4, 1776. forward forevermore,” dreds of people dressed tion on the Pioneer or fire. Always use the charging appliance that July 4th celebrations said John Adams, July 3, in red, white and blue, Park celebration, visit comes with the unit and follow the manufactur- are commonly associated 1776. shout out with pride and www.fnsb.us/pioneer- er’s instructions. Not all USB ports are “created with parades, barbecues, One of the largest applaud the military for park or call 459-1087. equal.” The voltage and current provided by USB carnivals, concerts, polit- community gatherings the job they do to keep To find out more about ports can vary significantly. Plugging an e-ciga- ical speeches, ceremonies is scheduled for Pioneer America free. the North Pole May- rette into a “standard” USB port to recharge may and firework displays in Park at noon Saturday, Independence Day or’s picnic, visit www. result in an explosion or fire. Do not plug your places that actually get July 4, when after a ren- is already known for northpolechamber.us. device into car adapters, laptops, computers, or dark at night. “The day dition of the National wonderful things like video game consoles. Always keep an eye on the will be most memorable Anthem, 50 Soldiers and the stars and stripes, charger’s light and unplug the AC adapter once in the history of America. Airmen will stand side- hot dogs, apple pie and the e-cigarette battery is fully charged. ALASKA POST Home of the Arctic Warriors EDITORIAL STAFF The ALASKA POST is authorized by Army Garrison Commander Regulation 360-1 and is published by the Fairbanks Col. Cape Zemp Daily News-Miner, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Army, and is under exclusive written Fort Wainwright PAO contract. Contents of the ALASKA POST are not Mel Slater necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the Department of the Army. The editorial content Command Information of this publication is the responsibility of the U.S. Brian Schlumbohm Army Garrison Ft. Wainwright Public Affairs Community-Media Relations Office. The ALASKA POST welcomes responsible comments from its readers and will publish letters, Allen Shaw articles or photos submitted at least one week Editor prior to the next publication. The ALASKA POST Teresa White reserves the right to edit or reject submissions. All submitted material will become official Army Photojournalist property unless otherwise indicated. To advertise Sherman Hogue call (907) 459-7548 Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, Contributors use or patronage without regard to race, color, One of the largest community gatherings of the summer season is scheduled Dr. Christine T. Altendorf, IMCOM-Pacific religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, Molly Francis, U.S. Army Public Health Command physical handicap, political affiliation or any other for Pioneer Park at noon tomorrow, July 4, when after a rendition of the Na- non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. tional Anthem, 50 Soldiers and Airmen will stand side-by-side on the decks of Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik, 354th Fighter Wing The Editorial office is located on Ft. Wainwright in Staff Sgt. Kirsten Wicker, Eielson AFB PAO Building 1047 #1; Mailing address is Public Affairs the S.S. Nenana to honor every state in the union with a gun blast from the 1st Lt. Elias Zani, Eielson AFB PAO Office, 1060 Gaffney Road, 5900, Ft. Wainwright, Fort Wainwright rifle team and flag salute. The 9th Army Band will be pro- AK 99703. Call 353-6779 or 353-6701, or send L. Amber Phillippe, DPW Environmental Division emails to usarmy.wainwright.imcom-pacific.list. viding entertainment and Col. Cape Zemp, commander, United States Army Fort Wainwright Fire and Emergency Services [email protected] Garrison Fort Wainwright, will address the audience. For more information, HQ IMCOM Civilian Personnel Branch The ALASKA POST – Home of the Arctic Warriors visit www.fnsb.us/pioneerpark or call 459-1087. (File photo) Denali National Park and Preserve 3 July 3, 2015 NEWS Training: Northern Edge 2015 Continued from page 1 control system with a virtual Tinker and Offutt Air Force “We can identify targets joint training we can’t ex- RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnais- Bases, and Joint Bases Elmen- such as surface-to-air mis- ecute anywhere else in the see in a real conflict. sance aircraft, allows assets dorf-Richardson and Pearl sile sites, see ground forces world,” Smith explained. “We can test the command that can’t regularly be tasked Harbor-Hickam, virtually op- take them out and commu- “We’re setting the conditions and control relationships be- for training due to real-world erated 14 fighter aircraft, one nicate the next steps among for joint integration within tween the air and ground requirements to integrate with conventional bomber, two the joint team, which enables the LVC environment in this forces,” said Maj. Derrick the blue force and coordinate mobility transport aircraft, our air assets to move on to and future exercises, and we Vincent, the 353rd CTS di- with their joint-service and in- one airborne warning and the next targets, and allows wouldn’t be able to provide rector of operations. Air, ter-agency counterparts, said control system and one re- our forces to gain and main- this training to 6,000 Air- ground and sea assets can Mendenhall. “Northern Edge connaissance aircraft. These tain air superiority,” Men- men, Soldiers, Sailors, Ma- exercise together with the is the first time from a com- virtual participants integrated denhall explained. rines and Coast Guardsmen diverse LVC system and de- mand and control, and intelli- with constructive players op- While the virtual and operating 200 aircraft and a termine in real-time, the pro- gence, surveillance and recon- erating eight fighter aircraft, constructive aspects of LVC host of other assets without gramming of shots against naissance standpoint that the one strategic bomber, five leverage technology and ex- support from the citizens of enemy targets so each com- virtual, live and constructive advanced tanker and cargo panded integration, the live Alaska.” ponent’s strength comple- assets are interacting at an ef- aircraft, and 80 red air (op- training area the exercise ments their counterparts in ficient level, proving they can position) aircraft. Live partic- participants operate with- the battlespace, the major work and talk to each other ipants in Alaska were able to in provides an unparalleled added. consistently.” view the virtual and construc- training experience. The ability to incorporate During one such scenar- tive participants, interacting “The JPARC is a national low-density, high-demand io, aviators from Moun- and coordinating with each treasure that offers our forc- platforms such as a live E-3 tain Home, Seymour John- type of participant throughout es the opportunity to train in Sentry airborne warning and son, Tyndall, Ellsworth, the scenario. fully integrated, large-scale Hangar One: The Heart of Ladd Field L. Amber Phillippe sliding panels. This equipment would be ers, and survival gear Landscape Historian, particular feature was operational in extreme prototypes; officers an- DPW Environmental useful when Ladd Field cold weather situations swered the constantly Division served as the hand over down to 60 below zero. ringing phones; clerks point for Lend-Lease But they tested and de- filed the plethora of Envisioned as a operations in World veloped many other photographs constantly home for the military’s War II as it allowed things as well, such as generated in conjunc- first Cold Weather Test- for the easy division of uniforms, food rations, tion with cold weather ing Detachment, Han- space. The interior of survival clothing, wing testing, and techni- gar One was to be the Hangar One is a con- covers, engine heaters, cians worked around building around which tributing factor to the radar blocking materi- the clock in the control all else revolved. With- historic integrity of the als, glass windshields, tower. in months of beginning building and is the only de-icers, and open air Hangar One remains construction in 1939, historically significant maintenance. The work a prominent landmark war broke out in Eu- interior in the Ladd done at Ladd Field was on the landscape of rope and the military Field National Historic vital to the long-term Fort Wainwright. Since sped up construction at Landmark. Hangar One under construction circa 1941. (File photo) ability of the United its construction, it has Ladd Field in response, After Germany’s States military to retain supported many chang- finishing all the major surprise attack on the to the Eastern Front became a successful a presence in arctic and ing military missions; buildings and struc- Soviet Union in June via Siberia. This route, hub of international subarctic regions. the most recent being tures by the summer of 1941, the United States known as the North- Lend-Lease coopera- As the main hub of as a center for Army he- 1941. extended Lend-Lease west Staging Route, tion between both So- Lend-Lease operations licopter aviation. Han- Hangar One was de- aid to the Soviets in a was the main artery for viet and United States and the Cold Weather gar One is as bustling signed in the typical show of unity against a Lend-Lease operations. personnel with Hangar Test Detachment, Han- today as it was in 1942, hangar style installed common enemy. By the By the end of the war, One the headquarters. gar One was a bustling and serves as the focal under peacetime con- summer of 1942, the nearly 8,000 airplanes Also during this time, place filled with peo- point of the Ladd Field ditions. It is steel frame two sides had agreed, and various other sup- the Cold Weather Test ple doing a wide vari- National Historic Land- construction and com- with the further coop- plies were flown up Detachment continued ety of jobs. Pilots and mark around which all prised of two levels of eration of Canada, to an from the lower 48 along their work in the east- mechanics went back else moves. offices and shops as well air supply route orig- this route. ern half of Hangar One. and forth between the as an open bay space of inating in Great Falls, From 1942 to 1945, Their primary purpose machine shop and the 268’ x 263’ which can Mont., through Canada, Ladd Field, known to- was to ensure that open bay; women sewed be divided in half with into Alaska and then on day as Fort Wainwright, American planes and parachutes, wing-cov- Campfire Closure lifted in Denali National Park and Preserve and the preserve. order to prevent addi- and air quality reports. Denali National Park Open fires are not al- tional fire starts. Wildfire smoke - in and Preserve lowed in the wilderness There are current- formation is available Recent rain show- portion of the park’s ly 306 active wildfires at dec.alaska.gov/air/, ers and cooler weather backcountry, which in- in the state; so far this visit fire.ak.blm.gov for have reduced fire activi- cludes most of the orig- year 616 fires have statewide information ty, and Denali inal Mt. McKinley Na- burned more than 1.6 and a map of the active National Park and tional Park. million acres in Alaska. fires or akfireinfo.com. Preserve officials have Weather conditions Where there is fire, Updated park infor- lifted the campfire clo- have aided firefighter there is smoke. Due to mation is posted on the (l-r) The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Wainwright sure. efforts in suppressing the current and expect- park’s website at nps. Executive Officer, Lt. Col. Brandon Payne, Ex- Open fires are now fires and moderated fire ed statewide fire activi- gov/dena or by calling the press General Manager, Anna Vanhoveln, and allowed in established activity on fires in the ty, anticipate the possi- park’s information line at Subway franchise owner, Tim Elbel, marked fire grates in Riley region. Visitors and res- bility of varying levels of (907) 683-2294 from 8 the grand opening of the Express Subway with Creek, Savage River idents are asked to as- smoke. Keep informed a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. a ribbon cutting on June 25. (Courtesy Photo) and Teklanika River sist the park’s fire man- of local fire information Campgrounds and in agers by being careful the 1980 park additions with their use of fire in

11518612 NORTHWIND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ALASKA POST/NORTH WI 2 x 2 17518715 FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BORO ALASKA POST/4TH OF J 4 x 6 17518710 SN/ ONCE UPON A CHILD ALASKA POST/50% OFF 2 x 3.5 4 NEWS July 3, 2015 Northern Edge 2015 U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the , Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., taxi through the smoky haze of nearby wildfires, June 23, during Exercise Northern Edge at Eielson Air Force Base. Northern Edge 2015 is Alas- ka’s premier joint training exercise designed to prac- tice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the ser- vices. (Photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani)

A team of weapons loaders and crew chiefs rush to inspect an F-15E U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Ross, a 4th Fighter Wing crew chief, Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson signals to an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Sey- Air Force Base, N.C., as a part of an end of inspection, June mour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 23, during Exercise Northern Edge 23, during the Northern Edge 2015 exercise at Eielson Air Force Base. at Eielson Air Force Base. Thousands of participants from all the services, (Photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani) including active duty, reserve and National Guard units are involved. (Photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Ross, a 4th Fighter Wing crew chief, salutes an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 23, during the Northern Edge 2015 exercise at Eielson Air Force Base. (Photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Johnathan Mashburn, a 4th Fighter Wing weapons loader, inspects an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., as a part of an end of runway inspection, June 23, during the Northern Edge 2015 exer- cise at Eielson Air Force Base. End of runway inspections allow weapons loaders to ensure the serviceability of on-board weapons prior to takeoff. 12518142 (Photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani) KUAC AP/RED GREEN REGATTA 3 x 8 Full, olor

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Thompson, a 4th Fighter Wing weapons load- er, inspects an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., as a part of an end of runway inspec- tion, June 23, during the Northern Edge 2015 exercise at Eielson Air Force Base. End of runway inspections allow weapons loaders to ensure the ser- viceability of on-board weapons prior to takeoff. (Photo by 1st Lt. Elias Zani) July 3, 2015 5

31503390 FAIRBANKS PUBLISHING AK POST CLASS/AK POS 6 x 21 Full, olor 6 COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 3, 2015 Fort Wainwright Friday – July 3rd Chena Bend Golf Course, building Community Activity Center, building Call 353-7755. 2092. Call 353-6223. 1044. Call 353-7755. FEDERAL HOLIDAY ROMP AND STOMP PLAY GROUP, Monday – 6th TRIVIA TUESDAY, 7 p.m., Warrior 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Last Frontier DALL RIVER PIKE HUNT, Outdoor Zone, building 3205. Call 353-1087. Community Activity Center, building Recreation, building 4050. Call 361- TRAINING HOLIDAY 1044. Call 353-7755. 6349. Wednesday – 8th DENALI RIVER RAFTING ADVEN- FREE BOUNCY HUT NIGHT, 5 to 7 DENALI RIVER RAFTING ADVEN- TURE, Outdoor Recreation, building READ TO THE RHYTHM-SUMMER p.m., Last Frontier Community Activ- TURE, Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. Call 361-6349. READING PROGRAM, post library, ity Center, building 1044. Call 353- 4050. Call 361-6349. building 3700. Call 353-2642. 7755. READ TO THE RHYTHM-SUMMER GROUP CYCLING, 9:30 to 10:30 READING PROGRAM, post library, POST NEWCOMERS, 9 a.m. to 4 INTRO TO BELAY, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., a.m., Physical Fitness Center, build- building 3700. Call 353-2642. p.m., Last Frontier Community Ac- Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. ing 3709. Call 353-7223. tivity Center, building 1044. Call 353- Call 361-6349. BUDDY CLIMB, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7755. DOLLAR CLIMB, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. YOUTH SPORTS DEVELOPMEN- Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. Call 361-6349. GROUP CYCLING, 9:30 to 10:30 TAL BASEBALL LAST DAY, 6 to Call 361-6349. a.m., Physical Fitness Center, build- 6:45 p.m., Youth Sports and Fitness, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OPEN ing 3709. Call 353-7223. building 1049 #2. Call 353-7482. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OPEN LESSONS, $10, Noon to 1 p.m., LESSONS, $10, Noon to 1 p.m., Chena Bend Golf Course, building JUNIORS GOLF OPEN LESSONS, ZUMBA, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Physical Chena Bend Golf Course, building 2092. Call 353-6223. $10, Noon to 1 p.m., Chena Bend Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 2092. Call 353-6223. Golf Course, building 2092. Call 353- 353-7223. TRAINING HOLIDAY LASER TAG, 6223. Saturday – 4th 1 to 3 p.m., Last Frontier Communi- Friday – 10th ty Activity Center, building 1044. Call INTRAMURAL FLAG FOOTBALL INDEPENDENCE DAY 353-7755. COACHES MEETING, 2 to 3 p.m., KLUTINA RIVER SALMON TRIP, Physical Fitness Center, building Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRA- BASIC STRENGTH AND CONDI- 3709. Call 353-7223. Call 361-6349. TION, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Pioneer TIONING, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Melaven Park, Fairbanks. Call 459-1087 or Fitness Center, building 3452. Call INSANITY CLASS, 5 to 6 p.m., Phys- READ TO THE RHYTHM-SUMMER visit www.fnsb.us/pioneerpark. 353-1994. ical Fitness Center, building 3709. READING PROGRAM, post library, Call 353-7223. building 3700. Call 353-2642. DALL RIVER PIKE HUNT, Outdoor INSANITY CLASS, 5 to 6 p.m., Phys- Recreation, building 4050. Call 361- ical Fitness Center, building 3709. SURVIVOR OUTREACH SER- GROUP CYCLING, 9:30 to 10:30 6349. Call 353-7223. VICES SURVIVOR CONNECTION, a.m., Physical Fitness Center, build- 6 to 8 p.m., Varies. Call 353-4004 for ing 3709. Call 353-7223. DENALI RIVER RAFTING ADVEN- MONDAY MOVIE MARATHON, 5 to location. TURE, Outdoor Recreation, building 11 p.m., Warrior Zone, building 3205. BASIC STRENGTH AND CONDI- 4050. Call 361-6349. Call 353-1087. ZUMBA, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Physical TIONING, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 Fitness Center, building 3709. Call to 7:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness Cen- ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OPEN ZUMBA, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Physical 353-7223. ter, building 3452. Call 353-1994. LESSONS, $10, Noon to 1 p.m., Fitness Center, building 3709. Call Chena Bend Golf Course, building 353-7223. Thursday – 9th FRIDAY FAMILY NIGHT: ARCHERY, 2092. Call 353-6223. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Outdoor Recre- Tuesday – 7th READ TO THE RHYTHM-SUMMER ation, building 4050. Call 361-6349. WARRIOR ZONE MONTHLY POOL READING PROGRAM, post library, TOURNAMENT, 7 p.m. Warrior READ TO THE RHYTHM-SUMMER building 3700. Call 53-2642. LEARN ABOUT ALASKAN BER- Zone, building 3205. Call 353-1087. READING PROGRAM, post library, RIES, 6 to 8 p.m., Soldier and Fam- building 3700. Call 353-2642. GROUP CYCLING, 6:30 to 7:30 ily Assistance Center, building 3414. Sunday – 5th a.m., Physical Fitness Center, build- Call 353-7322. GROUP CYCLING, 6:30 to 7:30 ing 3709. Call 353-7223. BOARD GAME NIGHT, Warrior a.m., Physical Fitness Center, build- Zone, building 3205. Call 353-1087. ing 3709. Call 353-7223. HOMEMADE BABY FOOD MAK- ING, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Last Fron- ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OPEN ROMP AND STOMP PLAY GROUP, tier Community Activity Center, Play- LESSONS, $10, Noon to 1 p.m., 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Last Frontier group Conf Room, building 1044.

al use dip net salmon fishery in the WORLD ESKIMO-INDIAN Fairbanks, AK 99701 IN BRIEF Chitina Subdistrict of the Upper OLYMPICS Copper River for the period July 6 The first World Eskimo Olym- Mr. Rock and Roll II DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL through July 12. The Chitina Sub- pics was held in Fairbanks in 1961. 2016 College Road EFFECTS district will be open from 12:01 a.m. This year, WEIO will take place Fairbanks, AK 99701 Capt. Lesley M. Johnson is au- this Monday until 11:59 p.m. Sun- July 15 through 18 at the Carlson thorized to make disposition of the day, July 12. For more information, Center in Fairbanks. Free daytime Smokin Deals personal effects of Spc. Samuel M. go to http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/ events from 2 to 5 p.m., and eve- 2301 S. Cushman Street McLaren, deceased, B Co., Warrior static-f/fishing/PDFs/personal-use/ ning finals, $10 admission for mili- Fairbanks, AK 99701 Transition Unit, as stated in Army byarea/interior/chitina/2015_bro- tary starting at 6 p.m. For more in- Regulation 638-2 Chapter 18-1. Any chure.pdf or call (907) 459-7382. formation, go to http://weio.org/. Still Smoking Tobacco and Gifts person having claims for or against 516 Old Steese Highway the deceased, please contact Johnson ARMY HEARING PROGRAM 6th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING Fairbanks, AK 99701 at [email protected], Because of the potential for ex- Tee off at 9 a.m. for the Fort Wain- (907) 361-3057. posure to hazardous noise, Garrison wright Firefighter’s Association, July The Smoke Shop Policy 58 has been issued. All Sol- 25. Four man best ball, longest 334 Old Steese Highway NEW FIRE PIT POLICY FOR diers and Civilians will wear appro- drive, closest to the hole and other Fairbanks, AK 99701 FORT WAINWRIGHT priate hearing protection whenever contests. $90 per person or $360 New policy in place on use of fire they are exposed to hazardous noise per team. Includes green fees, cart The Scentz pits on post. Requesters can visit the on all ranges, training areas and in and barbeque after your round. 1600 Block S. Cushman Fire Prevention office, bldg. 1049, work places. Soldiers will wear an ear To sign up, call 460-9036 or 590- Fairbanks, AK 99701 apt. 9, Monday through Friday, 8 plug case attached to the 1st belt loop 4161. a.m. to 4 p.m. to acquire a permit for to the right of center on the ACUs at 49er Club fire pit use after receiving a safety all times. Commanders and leaders OFF-LIMITS 4625 Old Airport Way briefing. For more information, call at all levels will ensure Soldiers and The following establishments Fairbanks, AK 99709 353-9164 or 353-9166. Find the new civilians wear appropriate hearing are off-limits to military personnel policy letter, # 54, online at www. protective devices any time they are assigned or attached to Fort Wain- Club Show Girls wainwright.army.mil/sites/local/ exposed to hazardous noise. Find out wright and Eielson Air Force Base 4625 Old Airport Way fwa_pages/policyletters.asp. more on Fort Wainwright’s webpage until further notice: Fairbanks, AK 99709 at http://www.wainwright.army. DIP NETTING ON THE CHITINA mil/sites/local/fwa_pages/policy- Mr. Rock and Roll New amendment for the person- letters.asp. 1452 Cushman Street

Fort Wainwright Public Affairs Facebook www.facebook.com/FortWainwrightPAO Alaska Post Newspaper IMCOM Voluntary Placement www.dvidshub.net/publication/561/alaska-post Fort Wainwright Public Affairs Twitter Program begins June 30 www.twitter.com/paofwa HQ IMCOM Civilian rent employees an op- the DOD Priority Fort Wainwright Public Affairs Flickr Personnel Branch portunity to volunteer Placement Program As if you needed an- other reason to work for www.flickr.com/photos/fortwainwright/ for career-broadening policy, valid job offers The Installation assignments within the made under the IVPP IMCOM, there’s this ca- Management Com- command before con- will be considered le- reer enhancing tool. For mand’s new Voluntary sidering outside appli- gitimate for IMCOM a listing of available jobs Placement Program will cants. OCONUS employees on Fort Wainwright, go to give first consideration At this time, the registered in PPP. De- www.usajobs.gov. Cur- to internal employees program does not in- clining an IVPP valid rent OCONUS employ- wishing to move over- clude opportunities for job offer may result ees looking for CONUS seas or return to the CONUS to CONUS or in removal from PPP opportunities should visit 18519850 continental U.S. from OCONUS to OCONUS and may subject the https://www.us.army.mil/ an overseas position. movement, and does employee to adverse suite/page/697837. CO- AH, ROSE MARIE BED & Beginning June 30, not extend to non-ap- action. OCONUS PPP NUS employees seeking eligible permanent IM- propriated fund (NAF) registrants should OCONUS opportuni- ALASKA POST/VALLEY R COM GS-09 and above employees due to reg- submit resumes only ties should visit https:// (or wage grade equiva- ulatory issues. for positions they are www.us.army.mil/suite/ 2 x 3 lent) employees will be Employees may ap- prepared to accept. page/697591. Questions able to apply to available ply for multiple posi- regarding IVPP can be positions posted on an tions, but are limited to forwarded to usarmy. AKO portal on a week- using a single resume jbsa.imcom-hq.mbx.vol- ly basis. The goal of the during any given week. untary-placement-pro- program is to allow cur- In accordance with [email protected]. 7 July 3, 2015 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Eielson Air Force Base Friday – 3rd a.m. to 7 p.m., Eielson Community ANGER MANAGEMENT, 2 to 4 p.m., AFB, Call 377-1129. Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, Mental Health Conference Room, INDEPENDENCE DAY (OB- Call 377-2642. building 3349 Eielson AFB, Call 377- Saturday – 11th SERVED) 4727. HOME (PG), 2 p.m., Ernie Walker SUMMER KIDS’ CRAFT, noon to 1 EX MACHINA (R), 7 p.m., Ernie Theater, building 3309 Eielson AFB, Thursday – 9th p.m., Arts and Crafts Center, building Walker Theater, building 3309 Eiel- Call 377-2269. 3335 Eielson AFB, Call 377-4880 son AFB, Call 377-2269. SUMMER KIDS’ CRAFT, noon to 1 Monday – 6th p.m., Arts and Crafts Center, building FURIOUS 7 (PG13), 7 p.m., Ernie TEEN BREAK, 7 to 10:45 p.m., Youth 3335 Eielson AFB, Call 377-4880 Walker Theater, building 3309 Eiel- Center, building 5313 Eielson AFB, Tuesday –7th son AFB, Call 377-2269. Call 377-3194. PRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFINGS, 1 REINTEGRATION BRIEFINGS, 9:30 p.m., Airman and Family Readiness THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arc- THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arc- a.m., Airman and Family Readiness Center, building 3125 Eielson AFB, tic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson tic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson Center, building 3125 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2178. AFB, Call 377-1129. AFB, Call 377-1129. Call 377-2178. 5-STAND SKEET SHOOT, 5 to 9 Sunday – 12th Saturday – 4th GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Noon to 4 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building p.m., Airman and Family Readiness 76392 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1232 CHENA HOT SPRINGS TRIP, 11 INDEPENDENCE DAY Center, building 3125 Eielson AFB, a.m. to 7 p.m., Eielson Community Call 377-2178. Friday – 10th Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, THE AGE OF ADALINE (PG13), 7 Call 377-2642. p.m., Ernie Walker Theater, building Wednesday – 8th AMERICAN SNIPER (R), 7 p.m., Er- 3309 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269. nie Walker Theater, building 3309 Ei- THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: WOBBLE TRAP, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 elson AFB, Call 377-2269. SPONGE OUT OF WATER (PG), 2 THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arc- p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building p.m., Ernie Walker Theater, building tic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson 76392 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1232 TEEN BREAK, 7 to 10:45 p.m., Youth 3309 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269. AFB, Call 377-1129. Center, building 5313 Eielson AFB, TOBACCO CESSATION, Noon to 1 Call 377-3194. Sunday – 5th p.m., Fitness Center Health Promo- tions Class, building 3343 Eielson THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arc- CHENA HOT SPRINGS TRIP, 11 AFB, Call 377-9355. tic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson

be complete September 2016. to carry a balance of 60 days of leave. joy a night at the movies, courtesy of IN BRIEF For more information, call 353-9405. the Eielson Force Support Squadron. CONSTRUCTION SEASON For more information, call 377-2269. 24-HOUR GYM ACCESS The construction season for Eiel- EIELSON PHARMACY RE- Starting in July, the Baker Field son Air Force base is upon us. Along CEIVES MEDSAFE EIELSON CHAPEL SERVICES House will allow 24-Hour Fitness with construction season comes ad- The 354th Medical Group phar- The Eielson Air Force Base Chap- Access to DoD CAC card holders, ditional vehicle traffic through the macy has a new way to dispose of el team offers a variety of services. dependents over 18 years old and Hursey Gate. Personnel entering the expired and unused medications. Your Chaplain Corps offers Catholic military retirees. All those who wish gate during peak traffic hours in the MedSafe, a blue receptacle near the and Protestant worship services each to utilize the designated area in the morning and midday can expect some pharmacy pick up window is a col- week and our multi-faith worship facility after hours will be required delays at the gate. One way to miti- lection point that is secure and meets center can support the needs of other to register their CAC/Fitness Access gate delays is for personnel to either the requirements of the newly updat- faith groups. For more information, Card and sign a Statement of Under- show up at the gate earlier or later ed DEA Controlled Substance Act. call us at 377-2130. standing/Assumption of Risk Form. for their work day. This will help off- During business hours you can dis- Catholic Community: Dependents and retirees will be re- set some of the increased traffic flow pose controlled and non-controlled Religious Formation, 9 a.m., Sun- quired to obtain a Fitness Access during peak hours. This is an option medications in the MedSafe. Remov- days Card from the Baker Field House in and if used should first be approved al of patient information is not re- Catholic Mass, 10:30 a.m., Sundays order to gain access through the des- by supervisors and leadership. The quired. Please try to keep medication Sacrament of Reconciliation by ap- ignated entrance. For more informa- Security Forces Squadron will use in its original container and place pointment tion, please contact the Baker Field all available resources to maximize liquids in a plastic bag. Illegal drugs, House at 377-1925. the use of available entry lanes. We liquids over 4 ounces, sharp con- Protestant Community: thank you for your patience and co- tainers, needles, syringes, batteries, Contemporary Service, 9 a.m., Sun- BOWLING ALLEY CONSTRUC- operation as we move through anoth- aerosol spray cans, trash, medical days TION er successful construction season. devices and hazardous chemicals are Sunday School, 10:30 a.m., Sundays The current bowling alley parking unauthorized to drop-off . Any ques- AWANA, 4 to 6 p.m., Sundays lot will be closed to thru traffic until EIELSON OUTDOOR RECRE- tions may be directed to the pharma- Liturgical Service, 7 p.m., Wednes- further notice. Personnel will be post- ATION cy at 377-1462. days ed on either side of the delivery route Dreaming of that summer get- Jr./Sr. High Youth Service, 7 p.m., on Wabash Ave to stop traffic when away? Call 377-1317 or visit Outdoor NOW PLAYING AT THE ERNIE Wednesdays trucks enter and exit the construc- Recreation. WALKER THEATER tion site. Delays should be minor, but The Ernie Walker Theater is now drivers should plan accordingly. The LEAVE USE/LOSE 2015 UP- open and playing movies every Fri- speed limit in truck crossing zones is DATE day, Saturday and Sunday. Movies 10 mph. Construction is estimated to This serves as a reminder that Air are free to all DoD ID holders! So Force members are now authorized stop by, grab some popcorn and en- Fuels Airmen and Marines support Northern Edge 2015

Staff Sgt. Kirsten Wicker we've done our part for the mission and they've done it well. Northern Edge 15 Joint Information Bureau Eielson Public Affairs Northern Edge 2015 is Alaska's premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interop- During Northern Edge 15, approximately 450,000 gallons of fuel per day erability among the services. Thousands of participants from all the services, kept nearly 60 aircraft operating out of Eielson fueled up and flying the skies Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, over Alaska accomplishing critical joint training. Reserve and National Guard units are involved. To help support the increased aerial operations, up to seven additional Airmen and four additional Marines trained to re-fuel aircraft arrived at Ei- elson from Japan, North Carolina and . Up to five additional service members are supporting re-fueling operations at Elmendorf-Rich- ardson. "We were pretty excited for the opportunity to come to Alaska and help out with this exercise," said Senior Airman Steven McCarthy, a 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management technician from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. "I'm used to re-fueling the tankers at McConnell, but here I've had the opportunity to re-fuel the fighters and learn more so the experience has been very rewarding for me." The long days and busy schedule flying sorties twice per day, keep the fu- els augmentees on their toes. Maintenance crews call for fuel as soon as the jet has landed and they have done their part to ready the aircraft for the next flying sortie. "We generally work about 10-hour days," said Airman 1st Class Anthony Jackson, an 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management technician from Kadena , Japan. "We wait for the first group of jets to land in the mornings and after they are parked and the crew chiefs have had a chance to work on it, we drive the fuel truck to their location and fill it up." U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Jackson, a fuels management tech- The fuels augmentees fill their trucks back up after the first group of jets nician from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, , Japan, have recovered, then begin the process over again for the jets returning from stands by to re-fuel an F-15 Eagle after a sortie, June 23, at Eielson Air Force the afternoon aerial training sessions. Often, the Airmen and Marines can Base. The fuel truck, an R-11, can hold approximately 6,000 gallons of fuel. re-fuel until eight or nine o'clock at night and up to 40 total aircraft, until the (Photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Wicker) last one is full. "Some of the aircraft take a little longer to re-fuel than others because they have larger tanks or smaller fuel lines and we can't pump as quickly," Jackson said. "But it generally takes about 10 to 15 minutes per jet." Eielson is equipped with fuel lines that run from the tanks underground to a mobile fuel stand located on the flight line. The Airmen and Marines are able to re-fill their trucks without driving off the runway and back on again. "It's really nice having the underground hydrant loop because it expedites The Blue Loon the re-fueling process," said McCarthy. "Our goal is to get fuel to the jets as fast as possible, and the mobile fuel stand reduces our response time so we are able to get them the fuel they need quickly and efficiently." Fuel is essential to keeping aircraft flying and any mistakes could cost a service member's life. While the fuels augementees work quickly, ensuring all the aircraft receive enough high-quality fuel to complete their mission safely is top priority. "If we don't do our job right, someone could die," said Jackson. "That's why we take re-fueling seriously and we make sure it's done properly. It's not just about speed, it's about a job well done." At the end of the day, McCarthy added, augmentees can go home knowing 8 July 3, 2015

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