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U.S. Army photo The Army is conducting an online survey through May 24 to gather feedback about life in privatized RCI housing. Army to conduct survey gauging resi- dent satisfaction with >> SIGHT LINE privatized housing Sgt. Brandon Banzhaf / 24th TPASE By Assistant Chief of Staff for A Soldier with Company C, 1st Bn., 37th Arm. Regt., 2nd ABCT, 1st AD, conducts a security detail during an assault on a mock village, April 8 at Installation Management Orogrande, N.M. “When I fi rst meet with a new Soldier, I give them an initial counseling where I explain to them what I will expect from them,” said WASHINGTON – The Army is con- Staff Sgt. Christopher Sylvester, squad leader for Company C. “I have a ‘new guy’ packet which contains materials that they will have to know ducting a Residential Communities and comprehend. And on each day they are here, we’ll test their knowledge on it. Just to see where they are at, knowledge-wise, and to determine Initiative resident satisfaction survey where I will place them on the team.” For more images of these new infantry Soldiers kicking down doors on the Fort Bliss Training Complex as through May 24 to gather feedback they worked on individual and team Soldiering skills, turn to page 3A. about life in privatized housing. An online survey link was emailed April 23 to more than 80,000 residents living in privatized family and unac- companied housing at 49 locations. Completing the survey takes about 10 minutes. Residents have 30 days to com- Keeping up the fi ght plete the survey. Army family and unaccompanied housing residents can rate their satis- faction with services, property and the WBAMC cancer overall housing experience through the online survey. Feedback plays an impor- facilities mark 65 tant role in helping the Army maintain a high quality of life for Soldiers and years of accredita- families. Privatized housing locations include tion with advance- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; Fort Belvoir, Virginia; Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort Bliss, Texas; Fort Bragg, ments, innovation North Carolina; Camp Parks, Califor- By Marcy Sanchez | nia; Fort Campbell, Kentucky; Carlisle William Beaumont Army Medical Center Public Affairs Barracks, Pennsylvania; Fort Carson, Over a half century of experience in pro- Colorado; Fort Detrick, Maryland; Fort viding cancer care is evident today at William Drum, New York; Joint Base Langley- Beaumont Army Medical Center. Eustis, Virginia; Fort Gordon, Georgia; Since 1954 WBAMC has maintained its ac- Fort Greely, Alaska; Fort Hamilton, creditation as a Commission on Cancer pro- New York; U.S. Army Garrison Ha- gram, through the American College of Sur- waii; Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Huachuca, geons, the longest running cancer program of Arizona; Hunter Army Airfi eld, Geor- its type in the Department of Defense and the gia; Fort Irwin, California; Fort Knox, city of El Paso. Kentucky; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; “We have a full complement of highly- Fort Lee, Virginia; Fort Leonard Wood, trained staff, offering expertise in various Missouri; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, specialties of cancer care,” said Maj. Daniel Marcy Sanchez / WBAMC PA Washington; Fort Meade, Maryland; Nelson, surgical oncologist and director of the Maj. Daniel Nelson, surgical oncologist and director of the Commission on Cancer program at William Moffett Federal Field, Camp Parks, Pre- Commission on Cancer at WBAMC. “We can Beaumont Army Medical Center, instructs medical residents during a bilateral mastectomy at WBAMC sidio of Monterey and Naval Postgradu- provide the full spectrum of care to our benefi - April 22. ate School, California; Picatinny Ar- ciaries. We have every resource that could be senal, Maryland; Fort Polk, Louisiana; expected at most major cancer centers.” “We want to be better than the standard, we Annually, approximately 300 patients re- Redstone Arsenal, Alabama; Fort Riley, According to the ACS, the Commission want to make sure we are doing everything ceive care for cancer at WBAMC, with proce- Kansas; Fort Rucker, Alabama; Joint on Cancer program recognizes cancer care that the commission has asked us to do, and dures at the Military Treatment Facility rang- Base San Antonio-Sam Houston, Texas; programs for their commitment to providing then elevate our program to the next level,” ing from major complex surgical operations to Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Fort Stewart, Geor- comprehensive, high-quality, and multidisci- said Deborah Pinedo, supervisor, Cancer Reg- state-of-the-art minimally invasive and inter- gia; Joint Base Little Creek-Fort Story, plinary patient centered care. istry. See CANCER Page2A Virginia; Fort Wainwright, Alaska; Walter Reed National Medical Center, Maryland; West Point, New York; White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico; and inside this issue FORT BLISS ■ Unit News ...... 3A Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona. WBAMC’s SAFE program offers Friday Saturday Sunday ■ Community ...... 1B Army housing offi cials expect to an- support for sexual assault survivors ■ 5A ■ Sports ...... 7B nounce survey results by July. 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Conducting a six-day ‘drill’ al- much easier.” aircraft,” said Catob. lowed for our Soldiers to not only train but unique airlift prior Cadena and leadership from 3rd Battalion, Catob said even though it was a lot of develop that cohesion at all echelons. We are 161st Infantry Regiment took time April 4 to work he believes the experience was well postured well to attack the platoon and com- to Bayonet Focus observe as Stryker Fighting Vehicles from worth the process. pany operations at bayonet focus.” Attack Company were loaded into the mas- “We were learning every step along the By Sara Morris and Maj. Joseph Siemandel | Washington National Guard sive plane on Joint Base Lewis-McChord way -- through personnel requirements to before departing for Grant County Airport, producing actual products to move equip- HOUSING CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Standing be- in Moses Lake, Wash., en route to the bat- ment this way,” said Catob. “I listened to my Continued from Page 1A hind the massive tail wing of the Boeing talion’s weeklong training exercise at the Soldiers tell me their stories with excitement, housing experience,” said Lt. Gen. Gwen C-17 Globemaster III, Command Sgt. Maj. Yakima Training Center. which tells me that it wasn’t a waste of their Bingham, the Assistant Chief of Staff for Alfonso Cadena could only say one thing. “We are constantly challenging the status time and added to the week of training.” Installation Management. “Feedback con- “If I had to do it all over again, I would quo and looking for new and exciting op- Once on the ground and unloaded, Attack cerning your experience is very important think about the Air Force -- this is impres- portunities that exist within our state,” said Company Soldiers joined the rest of the bat- to us. The information residents provide sive,” said Cadena, a 37-year Army veteran Capt. Jeremy Catob, commander for Attack talion for a weeklong training exercise, lead- annually continues to guide the Army and Company. “Driving Strykers or preposition- ing up to the 81st SBCT’s Exportable Com- RCI companies in future improvements to ing them and using buses for transit is what bat Training Capability (xCTC) rotation in our privatized housing facilities and ser- everyone else does. The Dark Rifles and June at the training center. vices, thus providing a better quality of Attack Company are constantly striving to The battalion was able to qualify Stryker life for all residents and families.” separate ourselves and demonstrate our ca- crews firing from the vehicle and squads on The Assistant Chief of Staff for Instal- pability for greatness.” a dismounted infantry live-fire exercise. This lation Management, the sponsor of the Catob and company 1st Sgt. Tim Englund familiarization will be put to the test during survey, provides program oversight and came up with the idea, and both gave a lot the xCTC, Bayonet Focus. expertise for services and installation in- of credit to their battalion commander, Lt. During Bayonet Focus, the platoons will frastructure to enable Total Army readi- Col. Matt James, for getting the idea off the conduct a live-fire exercise that integrates ness. ground. the infantry squads with the Stryker ve- Privatized housing residents who do “Lieutenant colonel James is the type of hicles, mortars, snipers and medics where not receive the survey notice email should leader that challenges us not to accept ‘no’ together they assault an enemy objective, contact their local housing offices. CEL for an answer and never allow frustration to both day and night, firing live rounds from and Associates is the company conducting reach apathy,” said Catob. “I left that con- all weapons systems. the resident satisfaction survey for priva- versation and started leveraging contacts, “To conduct the platoon live-fire exercise tized residential communities across Army existing relationships, making calls and at bayonet focus, squads and Stryker crews installations. sending emails.” had to certify or qualify at their level,” said Using the Congressional Military Hous- Once they found the right contacts, they Maj. Nick Stuart, 3rd Battalion, 161st In- ing Privatization Initiatives Authorities of began putting the plan together. However, fantry Regiment’s operations officer. “We 1996, the Residential Communities Initia- the Soldiers of the company didn’t buy in build live-fire proficiency starting with the tive was established as the Army’s public- right away to the command team’s plan. smaller pieces (teams or squads) and once private venture to privatize housing on “There were mixed reactions when we they demonstrate proficiency, integrate them Army installations. Privatized housing first pitched this mission to the company,” into larger formations (platoons, companies comprises 98 percent of the Army’s Fam- said Catob. “Once our Soldiers drove their and so on) to build into larger scale collec- ily housing inventory in the United States. Strykers to Gray Army Airfield though, they tive live fire.” Fort Carson was the first installation to showed their excitement.” All rifle squads and 95 percent of the convert to privatized housing in Novem- Loading the nearly 19-ton, 22-foot long Stryker crews were able to qualify on their ber 1999. Strykers though was just the start; getting platform. The Stryker crews had to deal with Maj. Joseph Siemandel / Washington National Guard two in the aircraft, strapped down safely for high winds and bad weather, and they will The Fort Bliss Bugle is an unofficial publication autho- A Stryker Fighting Vehicle from 3rd Battalion, takeoff and landing took work and a lot of get the chance to qualify in June before the rized by AR 360-1 and printed each Thursday in the interest 161st Infantry Regiment is loaded into a C-17 expertise. Crew members from the 62nd Air- start of Bayonet Focus. of the Fort Bliss and El Paso, Texas, communities. The contents of the Fort Bliss Bugle are not necessarily Globemaster III, operated by the 62nd Airlift Wing, lift Wing from nearby McChord Field pro- Stuart observed tremendous growth in the the views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the De- at Gray Army Airfield, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, vided expertise as they showed the infantry- capabilities and confidence of the Soldiers partment of Defense, the U.S. Army or The Laven Group, LLC. Wash., April 4. men the right way to secure the load. over the week. The appearance of advertising in the Fort Bliss Bugle does not constitute endorsement of the products or services advertised. Any article or service advertised in the Fort Bliss CANCER Continued from Page 1A Bugle will be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to any non-merit factor of consumers. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an ventional techniques. 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Ads must be written on the standard form published in the classified section, completed online, or picked up at readiness of surgical residents. Bldg. 15. As classified ads are personal in nature, the Fort “It is a tremendous honor to care for ser- Marcy Sanchez / WBAMC PA Bliss Bugle cannot publish ads received through “Shotgun” vice members, their dependents and retirees. Maj. Daniel Nelson, surgical oncologist and director of the Commission on Cancer program at William mail or by fax. Beaumont Army Medical Center, and Deborah Pinedo, supervisor, Cancer Registry, WBAMC, lead the The Fort Bliss Bugle is a registered trademark in the U.S. Thankfully, we don’t see a lot of cancer in Patent and Trademark Office issued in 2014. active duty Soldiers. Generally, cancer is a fight on cancer at WBAMC and consistently research and present cutting-edge procedures as the lon- disease of the elderly. 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Training is the oil that keeps the engine of our Army running

Unit Briefs Fort Bliss Career Transition Fair: Are you within 18 months of your separation from the military? If so, head to the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center on East Fort Bliss May 15-16. The two-day fair will feature informative and interactive panel events, recruiter training, and fa- cilitated discussions focused on better preparing future veterans for the job hunt, as well as a great networking opportunity for troops and potential future employers. More info and registration at https://bit.ly/2uz9KqD Threat Awareness and Reporting Program training: In an effort to better serve the Fort Bliss population, Threat Awareness and Report- ing Program training is being offered at two Fort Bliss locations through September. TARP training is held at the SAC (Bldg. 20732, Constitution Ave.) every second Tuesday of the month at 9 and 10 a.m. TARP training at Stayton Theater (Building 2495, Ricker Road) is every third Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. 568-4604. McGregor/FBTX ammo point closings: The McGregor Range/ FBTX Ammunition Supply Point will be closed June 17-21; and Sept. 16- Sill’s 1-14 FA teams with 20. Issue documents can be submitted through TAMIS during the closures. airmen for Phantom Flight ■ 8A 569- 9528 Young volcanoes Focus on teamwork, education helps 1-37 Armor troops build a squad By Sgt. Brandon Banzhaf | 24th TPASE the camaraderie and train the squad effi - OROGRANDE, N.M. – A squad leader ciently, he’s not just building a unit, he is watches his new infantry Soldier show up to building a family. With the extended hours his fi rst unit and greets him. that they spend with each other and some- The young infantry Soldier is told what times in confi ned spaces, they learn to care will be expected of him and given detailed for each other and ensure their battle buddies material on what he will have to know as an are physically, mentally and spiritually ready infantry Soldier in the 1st Armored Division. before they kick in doors. Fast forward a month: during his brigade’s “I ask them what is going on in their lives, major training exercise, that Soldier is kick- not just during their counselings with me or ing in doors alongside his teammates – clear- their team leaders, but daily,” he said. “If ing rooms and operating synchronously with they ever come into work and seem down, his new family. we are quick to ask what is wrong. Even if “I think the biggest thing for me is that they don’t want to tell us, we make sure they Photos by Sgt. Brandon Banzhaf / 24th TPASE my Soldiers are not compromised or shot know that we are here for them and are more Sgt. Jordan Gary, right, an infantry Soldier with Company C, 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regi- in the process,” said Staff Sgt. Christopher than willing to help.” ment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, provides his squad leader a Sylvester, squad leader for Company C, 1st He knows that the fi rst time he learns of situation report of his team. Gary had to maneuver his team through certain buildings and adapt Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 2nd Ar- a problem a Soldier may have shouldn’t be with the company as the battlefi eld changed. mored Brigade Combat Team. “That’s what on the battlefi eld. When they are entering I have been focusing on lately with my squad rooms, their minds shouldn’t be at home. because this is a new squad with new teams “Whenever we have white space, or open and young team leaders.” time during training, I want my guys study- Sylvester’s squad was one of two that as- ing,” he continued. “I push them to go to saulted “Zamineah,” an urban training fa- boards and compete against their peers, to cility located in Orogrande, New Mexico, take college courses and put them into situa- April 8. The two squads dismounted from tions they are uncomfortable in. That’s how their M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and they grow into a better Soldier but also men- made their way to buildings predesignated tor them to be great leaders.” for them to capture. With the squad watching out for each “Some immediate obstacles we faced in other, studying and working together, they this training was getting to the buildings,” become a lethal force their command team Sylvester said. “We had a really long sprint can rely on. and once we got there, getting in (was the “The squad and fi re team leaders are the next obstacle). One door was too secured, last positions where [noncommissioned of- and we had to fi nd a secondary entrance to fi cers] can interact with a Soldier on a one- clear our fi rst building.” on-one basis and actually see the impact of Sunlight beamed into the pitch-dark their training and mentorship,” said Capt. rooms through cracks in the window shutters Jacob Risinger, commander of Co. C, 1-37 and under doors, forcing the Soldiers’ eyes AR, 2nd ABCT. “This is even more so at the to adjust continuously. dismounted level due to the high physical It’s the squad leader’s responsibility to rigor the squads are put through during their make sure his team leaders and their Soldiers training.” know every role in the squad and can take The physicality can break an ill-prepared control if the leadership is taken down, he squad. But this squad performs a physical said. This education process starts when new training session two to three times a day. Soldiers meet Sylvester for the fi rst time. This allows them to fully surprise the oppos- “When I fi rst meet with a new Soldier, I ing force, attack them and push forward dur- give them an initial counseling where I ex- ing their training. plain to them what I will expect from them,” “They performed the best out of all the said the squad leader. “I have a ‘new guy’ units that conducted dismounted training packet which contains materials that they during Strike Focus 19,” said Ris- will have to know and comprehend. inger. “The platoon sergeants and And on each day, they are here, we’ll squad leaders proved they were test their knowledge on it. Just to ‘thinking’ leaders by reframing the see where they are at, plan into a course of action for their echelons that was far simpler yet, had more audacity that led to a successful mission and clearing of Zamineah.” Putting into practice what the squad trained for, they used the time to refi ne their procedures and identify how they could do better. “My goal for our squad, what every knowledge-wise, and to squad’s goal should be, is to be the best determine where I will squad in the whole brigade,” Sylvester said. place them on the team.” “I want our leadership, all the way up to the A pair of Soldiers with Co. C, 1st Bn., 37th Arm. Regt., 2nd If Sylvester can suc- sergeant major and the colonel, to know who ABCT, 1st AD fl ow through a hallway, clearing rooms, as cessfully integrate we are and that we are reliable at any given they progress through the building, April 8 at Orogrande, new members into time.” New Mexico. Squads of infantry soldiers had to assault Sgt. Jordan Gary, a team leader with Co. C, 1st Bn., 37th Arm. Regt., the mock village and overcome the opposing force. 2nd ABCT, 1st AD, directs a Soldier April 8 at Orogrande, New Mexico. 4A • May 2, 2019 • FORT BLISS BUGLE

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RESPECT THE OPFOR >> 1-1 CAV TRAINED ON LETHALITY AND READINESS DURING STRIKE FOCUS Photos by Spc. Matthew Marcellus / 24th TPASE 1 An M1 Abrams battle tank belonging to 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division participates in a training assault during exercise Strike Focus at Orogrande Range Camp, N.M., April 5.

2 Sgt. Alfredo Chavez, left, and Sgt. Ryan Heaton, cavalry scouts assigned to 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd ABCT, 1st AD, secure a rooftop while acting as the opposing force during exercise Strike Focus.

3 Soldiers assigned to 1st Sqdn., 1st Cav. Regt., 2nd ABCT, 1st AD, observe an incoming Bradley Fighting Vehicle while acting as the opposing force defending a village during exercise Strike Focus.

4 Sgt. Ryan Heaton, a cavalry scout with 1st Sqdn., 1st Cav. Regt., 2nd ABCT, 1st AD, ob- serves a training area with binoculars while acting as the opposing force defending a village during exercise Strike Focus.

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It provid- Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, and ed Soldiers with a valuable experience they 317th Airlift Wing from Dyess Air Force can use later on in their careers and hopefully Base, Texas, transported High Mobility Artil- they can spread that newly gained knowledge lery Rocket Systems nearly 250 miles in or- to their commands for future missions.” der to execute a series of strategic and precise “The relationships developed between fi re missions. 1-14th FA and the Airlift wings will lead to As part of the joint exercise, the Soldiers further training opportunities to increase the of 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regi- effectiveness of all three organizations,” said ment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, at Fort the 1-14 FA commander, Lt. Col. Andrew Sill, Oklahoma, loaded multiple M142 HI- Hercik. “This exercise was a great opportu- MARS onto these separate U.S. Air Force nity to crosstrain alongside the Air Force on C-130J Super Hercules to conduct Operation the nuances of loading and fl ying an unfamil- Phantom Flight, an air and land raid exercise, iar piece of equipment for not only that fl ight Photos by Sgt. Dustin Bive / U.S. Army April 12. crew, but give them the ability to assist future Spc. Daniel Brooks, a crewmember assigned to 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Operation Phantom Flight is a joint service crews.” Field Artillery Brigade, at Fort Sill, Okla., checks the tire pressure of the M142 HIMARS prior to load- operation where both Soldier and Airmen Once the HIMARS made it to Fort ing it into an Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at Fort Chaffee, Ark., during Operation Phantom Flight, April 12. Operation Phantom Flight was a joint service operation where Soldiers and airmen worked worked alongside one another to success- Chaffee, Soldiers and crew members quickly together to successfully mobilize and transport HIMARS from Henry Post Army Airfi eld, Okla., to Fort unchained the launchers from the aircraft in fully mobilize and transport the “Steel War- Chaffee, Ark., in order to successfully conduct an air and land raid. rior battalion’s” HIMARS from Henry Post preparation for a quick offl oading and execu- Army Airfi eld, Oklahoma, to Fort Chaffee, tion of Fire mission. An M142 HIMARS assigned to 1-14th FA, 75th Arkansas. “The HIMARS air/land raid provides our FA Bde. at Fort Sill, Okla., makes its way to its “In the Army, we train as we fi ght and supported commander with the ability to fi ring position. Operation Phantom Flight is a that’s exactly what we did here,” said Staff strike critical enemy capabilities at decisive joint service operation where both Soldier and Sgt. Brandon Laureano, launcher chief as- times and locations,” said Hercik. “The abili- Airmen worked alongside one another to suc- signed to 1-14 FA. “Executing missions like ty for the C-130J to deliver HIMARS launch- cessfully mobilize and transport Steel Warrior Operation Phantom Flight helps us simulate, ers to unimproved landing zones signifi cant- Battalions HIMARS from Henry Post Army Air- as closely as we can, what it will be like to ly increases the overall range of the weapon fi eld, Okla., to Fort Chaffee, Ark., in order to suc- perform an air/land raid in a deployed en- system while reducing the risk of interdiction cessfully conduct an air/land raid. vironment. Conducting operations like this, by attack aviation, direct or indirect fi res.” FORT BLISS BUGLE • May 2, 2019 • 9A Aviation readiness up as units operate at ‘warp speed’ By Sean Kimmons | Army News Service Aviation has also benefi ted from the use of NASHVILLE – Army aviation readiness has Other Transaction Authority, or OTA, which climbed 15 percent over the past three years can cut through the bureaucratic red tape to while units continue to work at “warp speed” streamline the acquisition process. to support missions across the world, leaders Program Executive Offi ce for Aviation has recently said. already awarded over $88.5 million using OTAs The Army currently consumes 16-plus com- for unmanned aerial systems and the Black bat aviation brigades’ worth of combat power Hawk and Apache fl eets, he said. to sustain existing requirements, said Lt. Gen. “OTAs are out there and we’re going to use Laura Richardson, deputy commander of Army them,” he said. “They’re a tool in our portfolio Forces Command. and expect to see us use them more often.” In the active component, the deployment-to- High otempo dwell ratio now stands at about 1 to 2.3 years, Even as the Army transitions to Future Verti- with some CABs turning slightly faster to ex- cal Lift, today’s aircraft will remain in service ecute the next mission, she said. for a long period of time, said Brig. Gen. Da- Expeditionary CABs in the reserve compo- vid Francis, director of Army aviation for the nent have a mobilization-to-dwell ratio of about deputy chief of staff, G-3/5/7. one to fi ve years, while medical evacuation and “What we don’t want to do is neglect that heavy lift units operate at just under one to four. U.S. Army photo fl eet and allow it to go into disarray,” he said. When not deployed, units regularly conduct “What we don’t want to do is neglect that fl eet and allow it to go into disarray,” said Jeffrey White, the “So, we’re going to continue to modernize our home-station training, rotations to combat train- Army’s principal deputy assistant secretary for acquisition. “So, we’re going to continue to modern- current fl eet so that we can be ready to fi ght to- ing centers, humanitarian assistance and other ize our current fl eet so that we can be ready to fi ght tonight with what we have as we look forward.” night with what we have as we look forward.” duties in support of homeland defense. Aviation units, he said, are about 83 percent “If anyone says we have extra, additional percent in aggregate, she said. Deeper in the portfolio is a nearly $5.7 billion committed on any given day, and no matter if aviation assets just sitting around, they are ab- “Every action we take, every fl ight that we investment in Black Hawk helicopters, which they are active or reserve, units share similar solutely misinformed,” Richardson said April fl y, every repair part we put on an aircraft, must can buy about 200 UH-60M models and up- challenges. 15 at a conference hosted by the Army Aviation equate to readiness,” she said. grade around 160 UH-60L models to UH-60Vs, “It affects all of those components because Association of America, or Quad A. “There is This is part of the Army’s No. 1 priority, she along with the associated training, equipment, over half of our aviation force resides in the no excess capacity.” said, to build the most ready and capable force publications and fi elding costs, he said. Guard and Reserve,” he said. “We cannot do Since three years ago, when U.S. Army Forc- possible with irreversible momentum by 2022. Apache helicopters have a nearly $4.7 billion the things the Army asks us to do without those es Command began intensive reviews of avia- At that time, the focus will then shift to create investment, which is enough to purchase 210 other components being an absolute part of that tion readiness, rates have increased about 15 a modern force by 2028, followed by multi-do- AH-64E models and also provide upgrades to solution.” main dominance by 2034. the existing fl eet. The biggest challenges for units continue to Aviation investments About $4.4 billion is for Future Vertical Lift, be time constraints and personnel shortages, Army senior leaders have already begun to which includes plans to develop the Future At- said Richardson, adding the chief of staff ap- align funds to support existing aircraft and de- tack Reconnaissance Aircraft and Future Long proved new manning guidance in December velop new fl eets that can provide overmatch Range Assault Aircraft that aim to replace some that now requires CABs to be fi lled at 100 per- against near-peer competitors. Apache and Black Hawk helicopters, respec- cent. In the aviation portfolio, about $24.1 billion tively. “This will take a little time for the personnel has been requested for fi scal years 2020-2024. “These investments align with our modern- system to catch up so that we can grow,” she Nearly $7 billion is slotted for research, devel- ization focus to make Soldiers and units more said. opment, testing and evaluation, while $17.5 bil- lethal to win our nation’s wars and come home She also advised units not to limit drills even lion is for procurement. safely,” White said at the conference. if there is a perceived shortage in training dol- “The critical role of Army aviation in world- White, a former Army aviation offi cer, add- lars. wide missions continues to grow,” said Jeffrey ed a culture change in acquisition is needed to “Individual and crew reps and sets build a Pat Molnar / U.S. Army White, the Army’s principal deputy assistant speed up the requirements process in order to foundation for the high-end collective profi - Army aviation readiness has climbed 15 percent secretary for acquisition. “We’re incremen- get aviation assets out to Soldiers quicker. ciency that’s required,” she said. “We tell our over the past three years while units continue tally modernizing the existing fl eet while we’re “We need to prototype early, we need to do corps, division and CAB commanders that to work at “warp speed” to support missions preparing for a competitive aviation advantage more testing and learning, more technology you train and spend, and let FORSCOM worry across the world, leaders recently said. with the next generation of aircraft.” demonstrations,” he said. about the money.”

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It’s the • Parts for Standard Transmissions, for being a Soldier’s Soldier and battle-tested command the Secretary of the Army and I are Transfer Cases & Diff erentials commander throughout his 39-year career. An looking at to be the pathfi nder for the future infantry and special operations forces offi cer of our Army. Local and Nationwide FREE by trade, the Army Ranger’s previous assign- We knew it needed to be a four-star com- Transmission ments include commanding general of Forces mand, and we were lucky enough to name Warranties Available Computer Command, III Corps, and the 10th Mountain Gen. Mike Murray as the commander. He has Diagnostics Division. We sat down with him to discuss great subordinates with him in Lt. Gen. James total Army readiness and the importance of Richardson and Lt. Gen. Eric Wesley as well sustainment for mission success. as a great supporting cast in the Pentagon with FREE TOWING Q: How do you foresee Army Futures Dr. Bruce Jette, as the Assistant Secretary with major repairs Command affecting readiness for moving of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and (915) 822-3990 forward? Technology, and his military deputy Lt. Gen. A: If you think of readiness – current readi- Paul Ostrowski. ness of legacy systems and what FORSCOM We positioned the AFC headquarters in does – we’re sustaining and using systems Austin, Texas; that’s the central node and that were in the modernization program 20 has about 500 people. But AFC is much big- or 30 years ago. Modernization is really just ger than that and has tentacles all around the a different word for future readiness. Our job country. AFC is 20,000 to 25,000 people, be- for modernization today is to set the condi- cause we took pieces from AMC, the Army tions for the future readiness of the force. We Staff, and other organizations across the en- have to be thinking 10 even 20 years down terprise. the road, laying the groundwork and setting It’s just standing up now, but there’s a real the outlines even though we’re not going to sense of energy. It’s the biggest institutional, be around when many of these things actually organizational reform the Army has made in come to fruition. He who gets there fi rst with over 40 years, and I think it will have a lasting the most is going to have a decisive advantage impact. We’re going to start seeing the fruits in combat. of that labor in the next 12 to 24 months, but We’re setting ourselves on paths for artifi - that’s just the beginning. We won’t see the cial intelligence and robotics, but we’re still real blooming of AFC’s value for a couple years away from artifi cial intelligence being more years, but it will happen. It’s an impor- militarily practical and useful. I may not even tant thing to have done, and I’m excited about be alive when we’ve got large units that are seeing what they produce. robotic. We know the Chinese and Russians Q: What one piece of advice would you are moving out on these paths very quickly. give young men and women entering the So we can’t be caught short in the future, be- joint force today? cause at that point, the butcher’s bill is going A: While there’s obviously change over to be paid by kids who aren’t even born yet. time--like change in the character of war--I About three years ago, the late Sen. John think there are also threads of continuity. To McCain very clearly and unambiguously the Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine re- pointed out how off track Army moderniza- cruit entering the military today, think of the tion and procurement had become. We got the threads of continuity all the way back to the Army staff together and realized he was right; Continental Army, and remember why we processes were slow and very bureaucratic, fi ght. We serve the colors of our nation to pro- and a lot of the programs were quite expen- tect the essential ideal embedded within our sive. It wasn’t because we had bad people, Constitution that all Americans are created but we weren’t delivering to the needs of the equal in the eyes of the law. We fi ght so all warfi ghter on time. So in many ways, AFC have an opportunity to rise to the level of their was conceived by Sen. McCain, not so much merit based on hard work and their knowl- in the detail but in the impetus for it, and he edge, skills, and attributes. was one of the driving forces behind its cre- Sure, there are benefi ts of serving: the pay, ation. education, medical care, and housing. 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This season’s kickoff event, hap- the Liberty Expressway lationship with the He also served as chairman As part of the celebration for Pickett, Iron pening Sunday, will include a car show 3-7 p.m., (SPUR 601) in 2009, and greater El Paso region of the Texas House Defense Will, the 1st Armored Division Band rock group, new Farmer’s Market starting at 10 a.m., and live longtime state veterans and Veterans Affairs com- gave some edge to the Business-Casual-dressed music from Mestizo Band 4-8 p.m. Free. 851- services champion, Pick- for as long as the post mittee, where he advocated crowd and nearby restaurants and shops brought 0093 or missiontrailartmarket.com ett was named the newest has been in existence. for services and support for some of their best fares for guests to enjoy. Breaking Bread Tour, free BBQ at Biggs: Break- member of the Fort Bliss Texas military veterans, as Pickett said although he would have been a ing Bread Tour will provide 5,000 people in the Fort Wall of Patriots during It’s the only Army well as shouldering other poor military recruit because he is “bad at tak- Bliss community with hot barbeque meals, May 13 the Fort Bliss and El Paso committees while represent- ing orders,” he appreciated being recognized as from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Retired 1st Sgt. Jarrid Collins, Strong Ties program recep- divisional post that is ing Texas’ 79th District. a valued partner by the Army. a combat-wounded amputee, will cross country tion at Fountains at Farah in surrounded by a major “Fort Bliss is so impor- “Kidding aside, this is a phenomenal honor,” run, bike and hand cycle across eight states to tant, and as a member of said Pickett. “It’s always amazing to me that reach Tampa, Florida, for the opening ceremony El Paso April 24. city. It’s this closeness anyone takes the time and looks at some of of the 2019 DoD Warrior Games. No pets, glass or Liberty Expressway, a the legislature for 24 years, alcohol allowed. 588-8247 7.4-mile roadway, a project that leads to the strong I had to not only remind the the accomplishments you’ve done and decides Alfresco! Fridays: The 17th season of Afl resco! that is credited in part for people that I worked with whether they’ve meant enough to the communi- Fridays, a free outdoor summer concerts are 6 the expansion of East Fort relationships with the from the rest of the state of ty to give back. General [Matlock] and everyone p.m. Fridays, Convention Center Plaza. May 17: Bliss, was built in support greater El Paso com- Texas [of Bliss’ value], but who came here to honor me, it goes back out -- It Wild Flower. No outside food or beverages, or pets of the arrival of the 1st Ar- people in El Paso [as well]. used to be I only got accolades from my mother, allowed. 534-0600, alfrescofridays.com mored Division when the munity.” We go around Fort Bliss, so now it’s Fort Bliss and my mother. Thank you El Paso Train Show: El Paso Railroad and Trans- Army ordered “America’s we go through Fort Bliss, for the honor. portation Museum hosts its show May 18-19, at Tank Division” to move >> Maj. Gen. Patrick Matlock it’s been here so long that Amid all of his self-deprecating humor, no Freeport McMoRan facility, 850 Hawkins (south of from Baumholder, Ger- a lot of times people forget matter where his portrait will be located in rela- I-10). Climb aboard a 1904 steam locomotive and many. how important Fort Bliss is tion to one of the men’s rooms at the Centennial a 1929 caboose, see model trains, old west reen- Since then Fort Bliss has to our economy and to our Banquet and Conference Center on East Fort actments, historical displays, railroad safety pre- region.” Bliss, Matlock said Pickett’s legacy of service sentations and more. Children’s activities offered. tripled its troop community, and with family Free. 204-3600, 240-8384 or railroadmuseum. members, government civilians and contractors Pickett was joined by current El Paso mayor to troops, families, and his constituents serves [email protected] working on base, approximately 100,000 people Dee Margo; former El Paso mayor Oscar Leeser, as another reminder of the invaluable partner- Fairy Fest: Star Lit Natural Holistic Living hosts live and/or work at Bliss. who was named to the Fort Bliss Wall of Patriots ship the Army has enjoyed in the Borderland for the Fairy Fest bringing awareness to eco-friendly Maj. Gen. Patrick Matlock, the Fort Bliss and in 2017; as well as other Bliss senior leaders and generations. lifestyles and celebrating the natural healing pow- 1st AD commanding general, and the formal guests from many public and private organiza- “In many cases, folks don’t refer to El Paso er of the creative force May 18, 5-11 p.m. at Acad- host for the evening, said in his remarks that it tions to thank him for his service. without mentioning Fort Bliss, and vice versa,” emy of Aerial Fitness, 1057 Doniphan Park Circle, was the spirit of partnership that fostered Bliss’ Strong Ties is a comprehensive community he said. “Few Army posts receive such support Suite E. Performances, craft booth, and mini dance historic expansion more than 10 years ago, and outreach program designed to maintain strong from the local community as we do here at Fort and yoga workshops. Cost: $15 (free for age 12 Pickett helped lead that charge. working relationships between the military and Bliss and we’re very grateful for that.” and younger). 667-4561 “Fort Bliss has shared a special relationship leaders in the Borderland. 2B • May 2, 2019 • FORT BLISS BUGLE Fort Bliss Blood Donation Center recognizes top ASBP donors By Marcy Sanchez | William Beaumont Army Medical Center Customs and Border Protection and the Fed- The Fort Bliss Armed Service Blood Pro- eral Bureau of Investigations. gram held a donor recognition ceremony During the ceremony, Mott discussed cur- at the Fort Bliss Army Community Service rent and future initiatives, including the cen- building on West Fort Bliss April 22. ter’s recent licensure to remove leukocytes The ceremony recognized dozens of do- (white blood cells) from blood supplies, nors who have contributed to decreasing the potential for the program’s success and transfusion-related reactions, continued support to ser- a process known as leukore- vice members throughout duction. Other innovations the world. During 2018, the include licensed freeze-dried Fort Bliss Blood Donor Cen- plasma products, which can ter collected 6,310 units of be reconstituted to its origi- blood, equivalent to over 788 nal form on the battlefield, gallons. Additionally, 410 essentially allowing for- pints of apheresis, or plasma ward-deployed medics the and platelets, were collected capability to manage severe throughout the year. hemorrhaging. Blood supplies are col- For donors like Spc. Kris lected to support local instal- Kinder, donating blood lation needs as well as blood products is one way service transfusions overseas, to in- members can help others clude combat zones and are downrange. used for patients of all ages “It’s part of ‘selfless ser- and to treat many reasons, vice,’ I believe in helping from cancer to battlefield in- other people,” said Kinder, juries. an aviation mechanic with “In (combat zones), a lot 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry of (blood supplies) are taken to first respond- Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat ers, usually those role 1 and II providers,” Team, 1st Armored Division. “This is one said Capt. Annette Mott, officer-in-charge, thing I do enjoy that can help others, and transfusion services and Fort Bliss BDC, as save lives.” she addressed a crowd of donors during the It’s estimated that 40 or more units of ceremony. “You’re the reason (blood gets to blood are needed for each trauma victim, >> ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS patients). We have folks who donate whole eight units of platelets may be required for blood, some do platelets, some do plasma, leukemia patients undergoing treatment, and INSPECTS BORDER WALL usually whatever process works for them a single pint of blood can sustain a prema- Jay Field / USACE, Los Angeles District and we stick to it (so donors are familiar ture infant’s life for two weeks. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee inspects existing vehicle barrier near Columbus, with the process).” “I support the fight any way I can,” said N.M., April 11. USACE is supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s request to build Donors were recognized for their dona- Kinder, who last year donated the equiva- pedestrian fencing, construct and improve roads, and install lighting within the Yuma, Ariz., tions of one, two, three, and even four-gal- lent of three gallons of platelets. “All it is, and El Paso, Texas, U.S. Border Patrol sectors following the Feb. 15 national emergency lons of whole blood, plasma or platelets, is two hours out of your day. I really like the declaration on the southern border of the United States. The Department of Defense has helping the donor center meet its mission. program and support everyone who supports the authority under Section 284 of Title 10, U.S. Code, to construct roads and fences and to Donors vary from service members and their the fight as well. I hope others help out their install lighting to block drug-smuggling corridors across international boundaries of the families, to area federal employees which Soldiers who deploy and those who need it.” United States in support of counter-narcotic activities of federal law enforcement agencies. encompass various agencies to include U.S. FORT BLISS BUGLE • May 2, 2019 • 3B Charting her path: Challenges made Army’s Military Child of the Year stronger By Joe Lacdan | Army News Service to earn a spot in her school’s orchestra. Continued from April 25 Fort Bliss Bugle “That was the lowest part of my life,” she Darker days said. “No military child should think that Elisabeth reluctantly agreed to move with they’re alone, because they’re not. There her mother to Macomb, Michigan, about 30 are millions of kids out there that are going miles north of Detroit. through the same thing.” But as soon as they arrived that July she Months before her freshman year at shuttered herself inside her bedroom, sitting L’Anse Creuse High School North she no- in the dark. For more than four months, she ticed some odd abnormalities. While prac- rarely went out and her appetite shrunk. ticing for beauty pageants, her mom had “I was in a depressed state,” Elisabeth commented that her posture didn’t seem said. “I wouldn’t get out of bed. I wouldn’t quite right. One of her shoulders appeared eat.” to tilt to one side. She also noticed instead Worried about her daughter, her mother of growing, she had gotten shorter. She had offered her the opportunity to move back to been nearly 5-feet-5-inches, but now stood Honolulu to live with a family friend. less than 5-2. “I couldn’t get her to sleep,” McCallum But she didn’t learn the root of the prob- said. “She did not want to assimilate to lem until she suffered an allergic reaction Michigan at all.” from consuming shellfish in 2016. Elisabeth considered her mother’s offer Tough curve to leave, but she had been doing well aca- Elisabeth’s mother rushed her to the emer- demically and she had slowly begun to make gency room, where doctors found an abnor- friends. And most importantly she didn’t mality in her spine, a curve that shouldn’t be want to be separated from her mom again. curved. They learned she had a severe case In 2011, at age 8, she had said goodbye to of scoliosis when the spine curves sideways. her mother for 15 months, when McCallum The ailment affects normal physical activity deployed to Kabul in a dangerous region of and posture. Afghanistan. Her grandparents moved into Life had thrown another obstacle Elisa- their daughter’s house in Waynesville, Mis- beth’s way. souri. In the months before her diagnosis, she Elisabeth had heard a family friend, Sgt. had suffered from startling symptoms. She 1st Class John D. Morton had fallen victim struggled to maintain her posture and keep to enemy fire while deployed in Afghanistan. her shoulders even. She had wincing aches She worried that her mother could suffer the in her abdomen. Doctors initially told her same fate. she was just going through growing pains. “I was so scared,” she said. “And it was She underwent scoliosis surgery in March really hard because I’m here growing up … 2017 at Detroit’s Children’s Hospital of and my mom’s not there.” Michigan. Her classmates Kierra Ayres and McCallum deployed to a hostile region of Aaliyah McIntosh brought her balloons and Afghanistan and at times could only manage food during her recovery. the occasional text “I love you.” Doctors told her she could no longer en- Elisabeth remembered her mom not be- gage in heavy physical activity, nor could Courtesy photo ing there to help her with her spelling and she continue playing her violin. She had to The Army’s Military Child of the Year, Elisabeth McCallum-Polleys of Macomb, Mich., has logged her homework. She wasn’t there to braid her walk away from cheerleading and practicing more than 200 hours of volunteer service as part of the Job’s Daughters, a Masonic youth organiza- hair. She realized she had no choice at all, archery. tion. The daughter of Maj. Tara McCallum, Elisabeth was diagnosed with a scoliosis more than two she would stay in Michigan. With no other adult role model in her years ago. After recovering from surgery to help realign her spine, she has increased her time vol- After her move from Hawaii she learned life, she had clung to mother. McCallum unteering to help the elderly and homeless in the Detroit metro area and different locations across her middle school had already selected their had always patiently supported her daugh- Michigan. She is a junior at L’Anse Creuse High School North in Macomb Township. cheerleading team. And she arrived too late See PATH Page 4B 4B • May 2, 2019 • FORT BLISS BUGLE

PATH Continued from Page 3B order a group meal ter’s activities, including when she played OUR GROUP MEALS FEED 10-100 PEOPLE AND INCLUDE ALL THE FIXIN’S on a boys’ basketball team in Missouri. Her mother also drove her across the state for gymnastics practices. Once, during their move to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Elisabeth injured her throat while doing a cartwheel. Somehow, her ba- ton had lodged into her throat and she began bleeding. Her mother drove her to the hos- pital. She has her mother’s piercing eyes and the same curved cheekbones. Friends would say, despite the 27-year age difference, they could almost be twins. While she cherished her time with her mother, in her quiet mo- ments, Elisabeth said, she would wonder about her dad. Elisabeth’s father, a retired veteran, has not been a part of her life since her infancy. Still reeling from diffi cult memories, Elisa- beth suffered silently. “I always thought that he didn’t want me,” she said. Courtesy photo Lost time The Army’s Military Child of the Year, Elisabeth If Mr. Polleys had spent more time with McCallum-Polleys performs with the Pankow Elisabeth he would see he had a daughter Performing Arts program and the Thespian with a bright smile, a girl who loves uni- Troupe. Since being diagnosed with Scoliosis in 2016, she could no longer participate in cheer- corns, listening to classical music and surf- leading or orchestra. Instead she increased her ing under the Hawaiian sun; a daughter who time spent volunteering, which includes visiting welcomes people of different backgrounds the elderly and bringing blankets to sick chil- and cultures; -- a daughter who wanted his dren. love. But Mr. Polleys never paid her a visit, male youth group, Michigan DeMolay. never took her to gymnastics practice --, “The girls all really like her as a person,” never taught her how to shoot a basketball. said Terri Bower, Grand Guardian of juris- He didn’t drive her to her fi rst homecoming diction of Michigan’s Job’s Daughters, “be- dance and didn’t beam from the rafters at her cause she doesn’t discriminate against any- eighth grade graduation. one for any reason … she’s very accepting “I’ll see pictures of him when he held me of everyone.” when I as a baby,” Elisabeth said. “And I’ll Her back pains are no longer as severe, military mondays just cry, wishing he was still holding me.” though she admits she still has bad days. “It’s okay. I mean, it’s not okay. But I’m During her volunteer work, where she has strong because of it. It’s made me more in- logged more than 200 hours, she sits when dependent and … more understanding of she can and takes breaks when she can. people.” She tries to spread the message to other 20% withOFF military i.d. Her mother’s two-story suburban home military children: that they are not alone. in northeastern Michigan is decorated with “We have to bounce back from hard photos of Elisabeth and her mother: pho- times,” Elisabeth said. “We have to stay east west new tos of her at beauty pageants, photos of her strong from it. Like moving or losing a fam- 7970 gateway e blvd 6401 s desert blvd location coming soon standing proudly with her mother at cheer- ily member, like our parents in war, we have i-10 & yarbrough • 591-4877 i-10 & aircraft • 587-8397 3550 Joe Battle leading competitions and gymnastics com- to sacrifi ce and watch them go to war. So you petitions. don’t know if they’re going to come home Elisabeth still puts forward a brave face and we have to stay strong.” PLace your Order Today at Rudys.com when she sees her friends talking with their Elisabeth certainly has. fathers or embracing them. “(Not having a father) kind of helped me through life; to understand people,” Elisa- beth said. “There might not always be an answer to something, but you just have to understand and be okay with someone.” She takes comfort in how close she and her mother became, how close she grew with her grandparents during her mother’s 15-month deployment to Afghanistan. She sometimes pretends she has a father in her life, but that notion could evaporate in an instant. Her father, a retired Army veteran, has not been an active part of Elisabeth’s life since her infancy. She visited her father at his home in Geor- gia once in 2013 after not seeing him for 10 years. She visited him again this past Christ- mas. Staying strong The diffi cult experiences of her childhood could have made her angry or bitter. Instead Elisabeth became more patient, and more understanding of others. She doesn’t snap to anger, but emphasizes with others when mentoring incoming freshmen or spending time with the elderly. The 16-year-old junior, who posted a 3.9 GPA and ranks in the top 30 of her class, hopes to study acting or law in college. Today, she serves as a leader in Job’s Daughters, a Free Mason youth group. She has earned the distinction of being named “State Sweetheart” or honorary leader of the

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Trusting in His (11275 Biggs St. 568-4334) You are the almighty God more ample perspective brings results that will Sunday 5 p.m. and that You have a plan for please both parties. 448 PERSHING ROAD • FORT BLISS, TEXAS Sundays Free Dinner (6:30-7 p.m.) me. I am ready to do Your Now, I am back at Fort Bliss as the Chap- 568-1519 5:30-6:30 p.m. Middle School will anytime and anywhere; laincy Resource Manager with the goal to 7-8 p.m. High School however, my Lord, just serve the community and to support other chaplains. I am grateful for this blessing from Post-wide Bible Study please not in this place.” ON-CALL DUTY CHAPLAIN About two years later, the Lord to serve and support the excellent (Bldg. 11272 1st AD Chapel) 637-4265 I received orders for my Unit Ministry Teams of Fort Bliss. A couple of Wednesdays 5:30-7 p.m. FAMILY LIFE CHAPLAIN Chaplain (Capt.) fi rst assignment as a U.S. days ago, I received a message from Facebook Calvin Park reminding me of a post from a couple of years 525-8633 CATHOLIC WORSHIP Army chaplain: 1-13 CAV, 3rd brigade, 1st AD at Fort ago. I clicked and went to the post which I had Counseling & Training Offered: SERVICES Bliss. To me, it felt as if God had ignored my previously written, it read: • Relationship (marriage/couple) St. Michael’s Catholic Community prayer, but I would learn that He truly knew “What can you do for people? I am not ask- • Family & Parenting (1542 Sheridan Road) better than I did where He needed me to serve. ing you to be like the ones who sacrifi ce their • Grief Weekday Mass 11:35 a.m. A decade later in October 2018, I received a lives for others, but rather that you show your • Trauma & PTSD Wednesday Confession 10:35 a.m. phone call to choose my next duty assignment heart to people. Do not just wait at the desk, • Spiritual & Religious Saturday Confession 4 p.m. in either Germany, Alaska, San Antonio, or El but move and get things done for your people • Separation & Divorce Saturday Mass 5 p.m. Paso. This time, despite all these great loca- before they ask. That is how you care for your PROTESTANT WORSHIP Sunday Mass 8 a.m. tions available to me, I chose to return to El people. Changing work attitude is the key. If you are in a leadership position, serve your SERVICES Sunday Mass 11 a.m. Paso because I was blessed earlier at Fort Bliss 1st Friday of the Month - Adoration 1 p.m. where I started my ministry for Soldiers and people and do not just order them around! Center Chapel Getting just one paper might be a small task WBAMC Hospital Chapel their families. Although my fi rst impressions (Temporarily in Sage Hall) of El Paso were not great, it became a blessing for you, but for the one asking it could have a (5005 N. 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PRT is an integral part SPORTS >> of a Soldier’s day. Mind over matter Sports Briefs R2 training re- El Paso Chihuahuas: The city’s AAA baseball team hosts the Salt Lake Bees Friday through Monday at Southwest University Park on Santa Fe Street in Down- duces attrition at town El Paso. Game time is 7:05 p.m. (1:05 p.m. Sun- >> day). Cost:SPORTS $11-$30. 533-BASE or EPChihuahuas.com one of the Army’s Old Ironsides Mud Challenge: May the Mud be with you! Come dressed in Star Wars attire at the Old Iron- sides Mud Challenge Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Air toughest schools Assault tower on West Fort Bliss. Join Fort Bliss Sports, By Antonieta Rico | SR2 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS Fitness and Aquatics team for a 4-mile obstacle course that will get your adrenaline pumping! There are three FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. – More waves available. Cost: $25 for Active-Duty, $30 for Ac- than 90 percent of those who attempt to be- tive-Duty Family members and DOD ID cardholders, $40 come an Army diver fail in the fi rst 14 days for the public. Late registration will be on-site Saturday of training. The hopefuls are often overcome, 7:30-10 a.m., $10 late fee incurred. 744-5785 physically and mentally, by rigorous drills Moms, Muscles and Mimosas: Are you into fi tness meant to winnow down recruits to the elite competitions and mimosas? We have the event for you few. Mother’s Day weekend! Join GroupFIT May 11 from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Turf Field behind Soto Physical Fit- The journey to become an Army diver be- ness Center. Open to all female competitors with an op- gins (and often ends) at the Phase I course tional parent and child event. Cost:$30 includes t-shirt, of the U.S. Army Engineer Dive School at and there’s an option for a parent and child event, ages Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. In fi scal year 12-17, for an additional $10. All competitors 21+ can 2018, only six enlisted Soldiers attained the Joe Lacdan / Army News Service enjoy free mimosas after the event. Open to the public. 12D (Engineer Diver) military occupational In addition to remaining calm underwater and developing breathing skills, diving school students must 744-5790 specialty. Although nine graduated Phase I of maintain rigid physical fi tness standards. Murph Challenge for Memorial Day: Join Group Fit- their Advanced Individual Training, or AIT, ness for their hero workout to honor the fallen. Named their full uniform, descend to the bottom of a only the six went on to graduate from Phases 14-foot pool and swim the entire width of the after Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy killed in action II and III held at the Naval Diving and Sal- June 28, 2005. The challenge will be one mile run, 100 pool on a single breath, touching the fi rst and pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and one mile run. vage Training Center in Panama City Beach, last of seven lane lines, before ascending. “We teach them (Sequential or rounds allowed, offi cial timekeeping pro- Florida. And that’s just Day 1. vided, weighted vest allowed, but not provided.) This is a Sgt. 1st Class Eric T. Bailey, noncommis- Throughout Phase I, students have to do how to perform bet- weekend long event happening May 24-27 with various sioned-offi cer-in-charge and master diver increasingly arduous breath-holding drills, time slots. Cost: $20. 744-5790 for the 12D Phase I course, said a lot of the including “ditch and dons” which involve ter under pressure.” Bicycle Rodeo Health Fair: El Paso Pediatric Associ- recruits arrive for training ill-prepared for ditching their gear at the bottom of the pool ates, in collaboration with El Paso Health and the Texas what awaits them. The recruits have to pass a >> Deanna Morrison Medical Association, will host the 3rd annual bike rodeo then donning it again, making sure to clear Diver Physical Fitness Test that, besides curl- their mask and snorkel. Bailey said the hard- and health fair 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. The fair will focus ups and pushups, includes a timed 500-yard on properly fi tting bicycle helmets. First 50 children re- est part of the drill is for students to remain ceive a free bicycle helmet fi tted by a pediatrician, as swim using the breast or side stroke, six pull- calm enough to don their gear even as their Students who fail from the Phase I course well as a drawstring backpack. Accompanying adults ups and a 1.5 mile run in 12 minutes and 30 body urges them to breathe. do so because they feel overwhelmed by the can receive a health screening. El Paso Chihuahuas’ seconds or less. They also need to pass the “They give up on themselves mentally, be- physical demands and don’t believe they can “Chico” will be there 10-1 a.m. 1160 Saddle Bronc Class I Advanced Survival Swimmer Test. fore they physically can’t do any more,” said continue to perform over the entire course, Drive. Free. 593-2033, elpasopeds.com The ASST has fi ve events including an un- Bailey. Bailey said. To address this mental obstacle, 3-point shootout tournament: It will be 3-point Shoot- derwater breath hold in which the trainees, in As a result of the high attrition rates, Bai- the R2 performance experts teach the stu- out Tournament May 25 from 4-10 p.m. at Monti War- ley set out to fi nd a way to “make Soldiers dents a technique called segmenting. They rior Zone. Cost: $15, per tournament. Includes a t-shirt teach them to break down the course into and one drink of your choice. Open to the public, 18+. better, faster.” And he thinks he has found it 741-3000 in the Fort Leonard Wood Ready and Resil- small chunks, and instead of thinking about the entirety of the course, just to think about El Paso Locomotive FC: The professional soccer team ient Performance Center or R2PC. El Paso Locomotive hosts Sacramento Republic FC at The R2PC is staffed with master resilience making it until lunch. And then making it un- 7:30 p.m. May 18, at Southwest University Park. Cost: trainers-performance experts, or MRT-PEs, til dinner. And then making it until bedtime. $5-$49. 235-GOAL, eplocomotivefc.com, or tickets@ who are not only trained to increase Soldier’s “Evolution by evolution, lap by lap, you eplocomotivefc.com mental resilience, but also have degrees in can segment anything, breaking it up into BorderRAC Pull: BorderRAC hosts the fundraising trap sports and performance psychology which bite-sized pieces,” that are manageable, Bai- shoot event 9 a.m. May 18, at El Paso Skeet and Trap they use to enhance Soldier’s physical per- ley said. Club: 9817 Alameda. Registration begins at 8 a.m. First formance. “We teach them how to perform better un- 50 registrants will receive complimentary gun locks. Dr. Kelly Dantin and Deanna Morrison, der pressure,” using both mental resilience Cost: $250 for fi ve-person team or $50 per individual. and sports psychology, Morrison said. 838-3200 or borderrac.org the performance experts on contract at the Fort Leonard Wood R2PC, observed the div- In the four months since they started the El Paso Roller Derby: The El Paso Roller Derby 2019 er training and talked to the cadre and gradu- R2 training, the course has achieved what season opens with a doubleheader May 18, at Nations previously took an entire year: graduating Tobin Recreation Center, 8831 Railroad, featuring Tex- ates of Phase I to get their input and develop Pistols vs. RGV Bandidas and Derby Bliss Brigade vs. a customized block of instruction for the 12D nine students out of Phase I. Bailey said that Hooligans. First bout begins at 6 p.m., second at 7:30 trainees. They found that if the students were if the numbers bear out, he is looking at dou- p.m. Cost: $10 in advance; $12 at the door; $5 for mili- physically prepared for the Phase I course, bling the graduation rate in FY2019 from the tary (active and vet only); free for age 10 and younger their next biggest challenge to graduating previous year. with paying adult. (623) 285-4670, eprollerderby.com, was their mindset. So they set about instill- Bailey said he knows that the R2 training or on Facebook at eprollerderby ing in the students the mentality that quitting is working and has been a contributing factor Borderland Roller Derby: The Borderland Roller Der- was “off the table” and simply not an option, with helping to reduce the attrition rates. by’s opening season bout is May 19, at El Paso County Dantin said. “Every time that we have done a debrief Coliseum’s Judging Arena, 4100 E. Paisano, with Diab- with a Soldier that graduated, they said that las vs. Sexies. Tickets: $10; ($7 with valid military ID; The performance experts started work- $1 for ages 10 and younger; or $8 each for pack of six) ing with the 12D trainees in October. The training helped,” Bailey said. The students at brownpapertickets.com. borderlandrollerderby.com week prior to the students starting Phase I, even start talking about the specifi c tech- niques, repeating what they learned from the Kids’ Fishing Day: Ascarate Fishing Club hosts it quar- Courtesy photo Dantin and Morrison gave them training on terly free fi shing event for ages 3-16 kids 7:30-noon Soldiers going through Phase I of Army Engineer techniques such as deliberate (or tactical) R2 training. That success led to Bailey asking May 18, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Free use of poles Dive School honed their performance skills with breathing, labeling (which includes the act of the MRT-PEs to continue to give the block of for all registered kids. 478-0406 or on Facebook at of- the assistance of Performance Experts, or PEs, reframing a situation as a challenge instead instruction in all future Phase I courses. fi cialascaratefi shingclub from the Fort Leonard Wood R2 Performance of a threat) and Activating Events, Thoughts, “Because of the R2 performance training Sand Volleyball Tournament: Come out May 10 from Center at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., recently. The and Consequences , or ATC. we are sending to Florida Soldiers that are 4-10 p.m. for sand volleyball tournament at Monti War- training they receive from the R2PC will help ATC is a model that conveys that it’s think- better prepared, not only physically, tactical- rior Zone. Cost: $15, per tournament. Open to the pub- them during Phase I and prepare them for future ing that determines what people do and how ly and technically, but also mentally,” Bailey lic, 18+. 741-3000 phases of the course. they feel, not the events that happen.” said. 8B • May 2, 2019 • FORT BLISS BUGLE

Alofagia Oney / Regional Health Command Europe Tracey Fischer, left, a speech-language pathologist at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, examines John Lucero for symptoms at the Ramstein Exchange during the Head and Neck Cancer Screen event in Germany Apr. 17. Providers from LRMC’s Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, Oral Surgery Clinic and Speech Pathology Department screened over 130 members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community for signs and symptoms of head and neck cancers. Head and neck cancer on the rise By Alofagia Oney | Regional Health Command Europe rus, according to the CDC. LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL “The good news is that early diagnosis can CENTER, Germany – In honor of April’s more than double a patient’s chance of sur- National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness vival, up to nearly 90 percent,” Pafford said. Month, medical providers from the Ear, Nose “The vaccine against HPV is approved for and Throat Clinic, Oral Surgery Clinic and children as early as 11 years old, and when Speech-Language Pathology Department at the HPV vaccine is received before exposure, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center held a it can prevent about 70 to 90 percent of these head and neck cancer screening event at both cancers.” the hospital and the Ramstein Exchange Apr. During the event, providers looked for a 17 where over 130 people from the commu- variety of signs and symptoms such as mouth nity were evaluated. sores, pain or diffi culty swallowing, red or During the fi ve-minute screenings, patients white patches in the mouth, recurrent bleeding were examined for signs and symptoms of in the nose or mouth and numbness in certain head and neck cancers and were provided edu- parts of the face. cation on ways to detect and prevent them. “It’s important that people who experience “The patient demographic has changed, some of the signs or symptoms don’t jump to mostly due to the rise in the frequency of the conclusions and automatically assume they human papilloma virus, or HPV, which is as- have a head and neck cancer,” said Pafford. sociated with head and neck cancers” said “However, lesions, lumps or persistent symp- Maj. Whitney Pafford, an otolaryngologist toms for more than 14 days should be evalu- at the LRMC ENT clinic. “Whereas we used ated by a professional.” to see a predominance of head and neck can- In addition to providers from the ENT cers in older folks, we are now seeing them in clinic, Tracey Fischer, a speech pathologist at people of all ages, even as young as 19, who LRMC, was also present at the screening event have never smoked or drank alcohol a day in to examine patients. While speech-language their lives.” pathologists typically treat patients who have Risk factors for head and neck cancers in- problems with speech, language and cogni- clude tobacco, alcohol -- the combination of tion, they are also specially trained to identify, smoking and drinking alcohol can more than evaluate and treat dysfunction of the muscles double a person’s risk -- genetics, ultraviolet in the head, neck, tongue and mouth. exposure from the sun, poor dental hygiene While the Head and Neck Cancer Screen- and viruses like HPV, among others. ing event only lasted for one day, Pafford en- According to the Centers for Disease and courages people to either consult their primary Prevention Control, more than 110,000 people care providers or conduct a head and neck can- in the United States over the age of 18 are di- cer self-exam if they have concerns. agnosed with head and neck cancer, and more “Education is a big part of the process of than 40 percent of those who are diagnosed die early detection,” Pafford said. “The more you know about the signs and symptoms, the bet- within fi ve years. For more information or Head and neck cancers have surpassed ter you and your providers are able to properly to place your order call cervical cancer in HPV related malignancies. receive treatment if you are diagnosed.” VIRY RAMIREZ Independant Nearly 80 percent of these patients are men For more information on head and neck Distributor who are unaware they were exposed to the vi- cancers, visit www.cdc.gov/cancer/headneck. omnilife.com 915.303.1519 FORT BLISS BUGLE • May 2, 2019 • 9B

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OFF DUTY>> Off Duty is a compilation of military-affi liat- TAMIS during the closures. 569- 9528 ed information and events focused on the Attention new command spouses: The Soldier, their family members and veterans. Spouse Leadership Development Course is a new Information should be 100 words or fewer 40-hour course run by the Noncommissioned Of- and contain no editorializing. An informa- fi cer Leadership Center of Excellence and United tional brief that is not time-specifi c will not States Army Sergeants Major Academy. It will run for more than four weeks. Submissions offer an introduction to a number of extremely im- are due no later than Friday for publica- portant topics for those spouses who are entering into a command team at the battalion level. Les- tion in the following week’s paper. To learn sons cover a wide range of topics from protocol more, call 568-4088. and etiquette, Red Cross, Army Emergency Relief and public speaking. Contact Michelle Mebane Bliss Briefs at 744-1201. Breaking Bread Tour, free BBQ: Breaking Bible study: Fort Bliss post-wide Bible study Bread Tour will provide 5,000 people in the Fort takes place every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. at Bliss Community with hot barbeque meals, May Bldg. 449-451, Pershing Road. Free dinner from 13 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Retired 1st Sgt. Jarrid 5:30 p.m. Childcare provided. 568-4334 Collins, a combat-wounded amputee, will cross ICE comments: Make your voice heard. Tell us country run, bike and hand cycle across eight exactly how we are doing. Good or bad: Bring States to reach Tampa, Florida, for the opening it on. You may remain anonymous, if you choose ceremony of the 2019 DoD Warrior Games. to do so. Listing your contact information allows Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a picnic us to provide direct feedback. Fort Bliss has an style lunch. No pets, glass or alcohol allowed. outlet available, the Interactive Customer Evalua- 588-8247 tion program, fully functional again to all custom- Fort Bliss Career Transition Fair: Are you ers. Find it online at https:// ice.disa.mil/ index. within 18 months of your separation from the mil- cfm?fa=site&site_id=435. itary? If so, head to the Centennial Banquet and Armed Forces Day Chili Cook-off: Does Conference Center on East Fort Bliss May 15-16. your team have what it takes to be crowned the The two-day fair will feature informative and in- champion chili chefs for the fi rst ever FMWR Chili teractive panel events, recruiter training, and fa- Cook-Off? Participants will have a chance to cilitated discussions focused on better preparing cook up a batch of delicious chili for our Armed future veterans for the job hunt, as well as a great Forces Day patrons to sample. Teams will be re- networking opportunity for troops and potential quired to cook the chili on-site at Old Fort Bliss future employers. More info and registration at Replica and be ready to serve from 11 a.m.-1 https://bit.ly/2uz9KqD p.m. There will be a mandatory team meeting Mother’s Day Brunch: Treat mom to an el- Wednesday at Old Fort Bliss Replica, located at Bowl with Mom: Enjoy a day out with mom Community egant brunch May 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 5054 Pershing Road. Team cost: $25. Deadline as you head over to Desert Strike Lanes Sunday, Centennial Banquet and Conference Center. En- is Monday. 588-8482or bliss.armymwr.com May 12 for Bowl with Hero bowling specials Hampton University Alumni Round Up: joy a variety of breakfast items, complimentary from 12-6:30 p.m. 568-6272 The El Paso Alumni Chapter has monthly meet- champagne and mimosas. Cost: $22.95 for FMWR ings held at noon in various locations close to adults, $11.95 for children 5+. Reservations are Fort Bliss. Contact Warren E. Brown at 241- Art and a Movie: Go Youth recommended. 744-8427 The Art and Hobby Shop 4672. will have a monthly “Art and a Movie” night In-home Saturday childcare: Family Child 2ID Vets group seeks members: Threat Awareness and Reporting Pro- through July. There will be different movies and Care offers in-home providers for CYS-registered The Sec- gram training: In an effort to better serve crafts each month to enjoy. Scheduled events are kids. 568-4198 or visit 3503 Story Rd. Cost: ond (Indianhead) Division Association is search- the Fort Bliss population, Threat Awareness and “Mary Poppins” and button art, May 17; “The $5/hr. with $10 deposit. Reservations required. ing for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Reporting Program training is being offered at Lego Movie” and emoji or unicorn themed ce- 744-7879 Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and their 98th annual re- two Fort Bliss locations through September. TARP ramics, June 7; and “The Goonies” and pirate School Age Book Club: The School Age Book union in Tucson, Ariz., Sept.18--22, contact Bob training is held at the SAC (Bldg. 20732, Con- themed ceramics, July 12. Cost: $15. Open to Club is designated for children ages 7-12. A staff Haynes at [email protected] stitution Ave.) every second Tuesday of the month DOD ID cardholders. 568-5563 member will read for part of the time and the at 9 and 10 a.m. TARP training at Stayton The- Handbag Bingo: children will read aloud as well from 4-5 p.m. Downtown Artist and Farmers Market: ater (Building 2495, Ricker Road) is every third Play Designer Bag Bingo Saturday for your shot at more than 20 Michael every Wednesday at Mickelsen Library. Activities The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. 568- and projects are completed at home, returned Department’s market for area artists and region- 4604. Kors purses. Door will open at 10 a.m., game starts at 12 p.m. at the Centennial Banquet and and shared at subsequent meetings. Occasional ally grown agricultural products is 9 a.m. -1 p.m. McGregor/FBTX ammo point closings: Conference Center. Tickets available for $25 refreshments are provided. 568-6156 each Saturday in the Union Plaza District along Anthony Street. 212-1780 or elpasoartsandcul- The McGregor Range/FBTX Ammunition Supply now through Friday at the Centennial or at Lei- Story Time: It’s Story Time! Stop by the Mick- ture.org Point will be closed June 17-21; and Sept. 16- sure Travel Services location at Freedom Cross- elsen Library every Tuesday from 10:15-11 a.m. 20. Issue documents can be submitted through ing. Open to all DoD ID card holders and their or 11-11:45 a.m. as children ages 2 to 5 listen to You made the grade: First-through 12th-grad- guests 18+. 568-2554. stories read aloud. There will also be crafts, activ- ers with a B average or higher are eligible for a Unit Book Kits: Are you part of a unit who is ities and refreshments available. Start children on $5 Exchange gift card for each grading period ANNOUNCEMENT going into the fi eld or deploying soon? If so, stop the road to literacy. 568-6156 and a chance to win a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 prize. Debt collection notices: by the Mickelsen Community Library and pick up Child Range Orientation class: This is a book kits for free. Book kits contain a selection of El Paso Psychic Fair: The El Paso Psychic Fair This is a debt collection notice for Spc. Ja- one-hour child fi rearm safety course required popular fi ction and non-fi ction paperback items. is 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 18-19, at Hawthorn Inn, cob R. Young. All services under Young’s for children ages 6-17 to accompany parents or 568-1902 guardians at Rod and Gun Club live fi re ranges. 1700 Airway at Boeing. Cost: Free with active name should be put on hold. All those with duty military ID. $5 for both days (private read- debts to be collected under the name of Auto Crafts Safety Orientation: Auto Craft Children must be accompanied by a parent or Centers offers safety orientation classes Wednes- guardian. Open to the public. 568-5426 ings not included with admission) otherwise. Young or for information regarding collec- 345-6245 or elpasopsychicfair.com tions, call 1st Lt. Jack Kewley at (248) 943- days and Thursdays at 6 p.m. This is a manda- Teen Basic Automotive Maintenance 7222. tory safety orientation for use of the facility for Class: SKIESUnlimited will be hosting this event UFC Fight Night: Catch UFC Fight 237 for free automotive do-it-yourself projects. Open to DoD every second Saturday of the month. Students at 6 p.m. May 11 at Monti Warrior Zone! 741- Staff This is a debt collection notice for ID cardholders only. 568-7280 with their driver’s licenses or permits will learn 3000 Sgt. Amy Colbert. All services under basics such as changing the oil to replacing a Colbert’s name should be put on hold. All Kick it at the Monti Warrior Zone: The State Line Music Series: The State Line out- tire and more. When the class is completed, stu- those with debts to be collected under the Monti Warrior Zone is open Mondays-Sundays. door concert series is 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays dents will receive a safety card to work at Auto name of Colbert or for information regard- There’s lots to do with a fully stocked bar and at the restaurant. All customers asked to bring ing collections, call 2nd Lt. Rachel Mills at snack bar, six pool tables, two mini-bowling Crafts. Cost: $25, registration required and can non-perishable food donation or monetary do- (440) 539-9564. lanes, Alienware, Playstation/Xbox gaming be done at SKIESUnlimited. 568-5544 nation for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger. 1222 center, outdoor basketball, sand volleyball and SKIESUnlimited Folklorico Dance: Does Sunland Park Dr. Free. 21+. 581-3371, WTx- This is a debt collection notice for Pfc. more! Open to the public, ages 18+. 741-3000 your child like to dance and would like to learn FoodBank.org Juan Mares. All services under Mares’ UFC Fight Night: Catch UFC Fight 237 for free more about the Mexican culture? Join SKIESUn- Art in the Park: El Paso Parks and Recreation name should be put on hold. All those at 6 p.m. May 11 at Monti Warrior Zone! There limited for their Folklorico Dance Class open for Department’s Spring 2019 arts and crafts fair is with debts to be collected under the name will be drink specials available throughout the children ages 6-18 years old. Cost: $40 per 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 18-19, at Memorial Park’s of Mares or for information regarding col- month and held every Saturday from 12:15-2 Reserve area, 3100 Copper, with arts and crafts, lections, call 1st Lt. Nathan Ritter at (209) night. 741-3000 p.m. 568-5544 food vendors, live entertainment by children’s ac- 617-9155. Yappy Hour: Enjoy the evening with your fa- vorite four-legged friends May 23 from 6-8 p.m. SKIESUnlimited: SkiesUnlimited offers a va- tivities, raffl es, and giveaways. Free. 212-1704 This is a debt collection notice for Spc. at the Sam Adams Pub Patio. There’ll be toys, riety of fun and educational programs geared or elpasotexas.gov/parks Kevin A. Villacres. All services under treats and eats for your furry friends to enjoy! for children of all ages and talent levels. Music Go Purple Chili Tasting Contest: The 6th an- Villacres’ name should be put on hold. All Dress up in your best poker attire! We will be classes like piano, voice, guitar and drums are nual chili tasting contest in honor of Elder Abuse those with debts to be collected under the having a best dressed contest, this is a chance to available. SKIES also has a variety of art, sports, Prevention Month is 11 a.m. May 16, at Holiday name of Villacres or for information regard- win a prize! We’ll have other games to play and driver’s training and babysitting courses. 568- In Express, 409 E. Missouri, Downtown. Cost: $5 ing collections, call 2nd Lt. Abby Leafstedt a chance to win more prizes! Free. Open to the 5544 or 568-4374 (includes hot dog plate, and chance to taste all at (605) 360-6134. public. 568-6814 the chili). 831-7803 or [email protected] 10B • May 2, 2019 • FORT BLISS BUGLE Bowl-A-Thon: A bowl-a-thon benefi ting Junior through Las Cruces May 2 with a ceremony at Achievement of El Paso is May 18 at 10:30 a.m. 6 p.m. at Veterans Park. 2651 Roadrunner Park- at Bowl El Paso, 11144 Pellicano. 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