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Army Staff Sgt. Michael Prado enjoys time with his son, Daiman, at Joint Base Elmen- dorf-Richardson’s Hangar 1 May 6. Prado was one of more than 350 Soldiers from U.S. Army Alaska’s 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division who flew back home from a nine-month deployment to Af- ghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. (U.S. Army photos/John Pennell)

TOP: Staff Sgt. Michael Prado be- comes the center of a family group hug at Joint Base Elmendorf-Rich- ardson’s Hangar 1 May 6. More than 350 Soldiers from U.S. Army Alas- ka’s 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division flew back home from a nine-month de- ployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. ABOVE: Soldiers march into Hangar 1 to reunite with family and friends after a deployment to Afghanistan. LEFT: Returning paratroopers dis- embark from an aircraft at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 6. The 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Di- vision, which deployed nine months ago, will be returning to JBER over the next few weeks.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson/ JBER Public Affairs Chief 673d Air Base Wing Commander Maj. John Ross (USAF) Col. George T.M. Dietrich III (USAF) ARCTIC WARRIOR Public Affairs Operations Chief Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson/ The Arctic Warrior is published by Wick Communica- available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, Dana Rosso tions, a private firm in no way connected with the Department color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, 673d Air Base Wing Vice Commander of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or the Department physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit COL. Adam W. Lange (USA) of the Army, under exclusive written contract with the Joint factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Public Affairs Superintendent Base Elmendorf-Richardson Public Affairs Office. To advertise in the Arctic Warrior, please call (907) Master Sgt. Joshua Jasper This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized pub- 561-7737. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson/ lication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of by the Arctic Warrior staff. 673d Air Base Wing Command Chief the Arctic Warrior are not necessarily the official views of, or Editorial office and mailing address: JBER Public Affairs, Arctic Warrior staff Chief Master Sgt. endorsed by, the U.S. government, Department of Defense, the 10480 Sijan Ave., Suite 123, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richard- Chris McCann - editor Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Army. son, AK 99506; telephone (907) 552-2549. Charles C. Orf The appearance of advertising in this publication, includ- Send emails about news stories and story submissions Jeremiah Erickson - managing editor ing inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by to [email protected]. Deadline for article and Justin Connaher - photo editor Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson/ U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Department photos is 4:30 p.m., Monday, for the week of publication. Ed Cunningham - webmaster of the Air Force, the Department of the Army, or Wick Com- Articles and photos will be published on a space-available 673d Air Base Wing Sergeant Major munications of the products or services advertised. basis and are subject to editing by the Arctic Warrior staff. Sgt. Maj. Jerry H. Byrd Jr. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made Submission does not guarantee publication. 2 VOLUME 10 • NO. 18 • MAY 11, 2018 NEWS JBER students learn to make good choices By AIRMAN 1ST CLASS “The program is import- JONATHAN VALDES ant because it’s teaching JBER Public Affairs and educating the students on real-life skills which Drug Abuse Resistance will help them not just now, Education program offi- but through high school and cers visited fifth-grade stu- beyond,” said Michael Cre- dents on Joint Base Elmen- rend, lead police officer with dorf-Richardson as part of the 673d Security Forces a 10-week program on drug Squadron and D.A.R.E. of- and alcohol abuse prevention ficer. education. Responsibilities, positive This year, Ursa Major, and negative consequences, Ursa Minor, Mount Spurr, and communication skills are and Aurora elementary major areas of focus for the schools participated in the students, Crerend said. program, with more than 140 Teaching students how students graduating. to break down each individ- “It was fun, a good expe- ual situation to make good rience and I learned a lot,” decisions and wise choices said Lorelei Grigg, one of is also part of the program, the students participating in Crerend said. the program. “If we can impact at least Michael J. Crerend, lead police officer with the 673d Security Forces Squadron and Drug Abuse Resistance Education officer, reads to students at Ursa Major Elementary The program helps stu- one or two of the youth, it’s a School at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 2. D.A.R.E. provides students with the dents understand how im- success,” said Crerend. knowledge and tools they need to resist drugs, alcohol and other high-risk behaviors. portant drug resistance edu- The D.A.R.E. program (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Valdes) cation is, but perhaps more helps children learn meth- grade teacher at Ursa Major “It impacts the students they’ve had those practice importantly, it teaches differ- ods for problem-solving and Elementary School. “It builds by making them more con- opportunities. ent ways to solve problems, decision-making in diffi- a foundation for really im- fident in their own ability to “I’m grateful our students said Raiden Toms-Moonin, cult situations, said Sarah portant skills as they move handle a difficult situation if have access to the program,” another student. Gotschall, fourth- and fifth- into adolescence. and when it arises, because Gotschall said.

MAY 11, 2018 • VOLUME 10 • NO. 18 3 NEWS 176th, 3rd wings celebrate an anniversary By AIRMAN 1ST CLASS ation, means the active-duty CAITLIN RUSSELL component becomes the as- JBER Public Affairs sociate unit with the reserve component owning the air- Air National Guardsmen frames. with the and 3rd Though the “association Wing active-duty members flip” of the C-17s was the first celebrated the first anniver- of its kind, it did not change sary of the change of assign- the Total Force Concept em- ment for eight C-17 Globe- braced by the Air Force. master III aircraft based at Since the flip, both ac- Joint Base Elmendorf-Rich- tive-duty and National Guard A C-17 Globemaster III accelerates for takeoff at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in ardson. Airmen have worked to en- 2017, laden with troops and supplies to assist in recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey. Previously, the C-17s sure programs are main- (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Javier Alvarez) belonged to the 3rd WG tained, and functions and mixed with active-duty and transition in the right direc- ANG was learning to operate and were shared with the missions are still being car- National Guardsmen.” tion, and under the ANG Air Force 176th WG, known as a ried out. In order to make the flip active-duty members meet Instruction instead of the pre- classic association of air- “We didn’t slow down the endure, both sides have every week to look back on vious AFI. craft. A classic association mission when we transferred; worked to ensure there is struggles, accomplishments From the big changes to is when an active-duty unit we continued supporting proportional manpower, ex- and things to improve on. the tiny details, both sides owns any given airframe theater and worldwide airlift plained Chief Master Sgt. “When the transition be- have worked to provide con- and the associate unit – either operations as normal,” said Eric Walker, 703d Aircraft gan, we knew that it would tinuity to the mission. Air Force Reserve or Air Senior Master Sgt. Terry Maintenance Squadron su- be a big feat,” Friend said. “It “The goal is to continue National Guard – shares the Friend, 176th Maintenance perintendent. wasn’t until we were in the integrating programs, shops duties associated with that Squadron C-17 avionics The aim is to ensure shares midst of it that we discovered and functions,” Walker said. airframe. flight chief. “We’ve main- are equitable, both in reality all the factors involved.” “While we still have a way to The reversal of the associ- tained 24-hour manning, sev- and perception. One of the major chang- go, we’ve laid a solid founda- ation, called an active associ- en days a week. Each shift is To continue steering the es for both active-duty and tion for partnership.”

4 VOLUME 10 • NO. 18 • MAY 11, 2018 NEWS Gathering brings aircraft, aficionados together By DAVID BEDARD 176th Wing Public Affairs

When Harold Wood, a retired Alaska Air National Guard senior master ser- geant, entered a HC-130J Combat King II on display during the Great Alaska Aviation Gath- ering at Ted Stevens Airport, it was like boarding a time machine to the future. Wood served as a C-123J Provider flight mechanic with the Guard’s 144th Air Transport Squadron before graduating to the C-130E and ultimately the C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft. In terms of technology, Wood said, the C-123 is as far removed from the HC-130 as can be imagined. The Provid- er used “Double Wasp” radial piston engines assisted by wingtip turbojets to perform short takeoffs from Alaska’s austere airfields. Harold Wood, a retired Alaska Air National Guard senior master sergeant, speaks with Tech. Sgt. Anthony Barker, a By contrast, the Combat loadmaster with the 211th Rescue Squadron May 5 inside a 211th RQS HC-130J Combat King II at the Great Alaska King is pushed by compact Aviation Gathering. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/David Bedard) turboprop engines churning year’s gathering was the first as the older model had with the same manufacturer of Jason Guinnee, a C-17 pilot out 4,637 shaft horsepower time the aircraft – designed to four. the airline 737s Crawford with the 249th AS, said the each, granting it plenty of support combat rescue oper- Exhibited next to the wants to fly when he earns Globemaster fits between thrust to catapult off short, ations – was showcased at a Combat King was a 168th his stripes and wings. the usually forward-deployed unimproved Alaska Bush major local aviation event. Wing Stratotanker which While most children shuf- C-130 and the enormous stra- runways without the aid of “The mission of the Com- rolled off the assembly line fled to the back of the KC- tegic-lift C-5 Galaxy. jet power. bat King II is to locate sur- in 1960. 135 where the cramped boom “It can take more cargo The Joint-Base Elmen- vivors, assist with rescue Air National Guard Capt. pod – the station where the than a C-130 can and a little dorf-Richardson based HC- operations, refuel enroute or Corrie Elmes, 168th Wing refueling boom is operated bit less than a C-5, but it 130 was one of three Alaska on station, and drop parares- KC-135 pilot, said he en- – is, Crawford was more in- can get into almost all of the Air National Guard aircraft cuemen and rescue supplies,” joyed fielding questions from terested in the cockpit where same locations a C-130 can,” at the gathering, which also Barker explained. community members young the aircraft has been piloted Guinnee said. included a C-17 Globemaster Perhaps the most conspic- and old. for 47 years longer than he The C-17 pilot said he was III cargo aircraft of the 249th uous difference between an “The questions from the has been alive. happy to take time greeting Airlift Squadron at JBER HC-130 and a C-130 Hercu- kids are the best part,” Elmes Whereas the HC-130 is and talking with community as well as a KC-135 Strato- les “slick” cargo aircraft is said. “‘Do we have guns on designed to refuel combat members. tanker of the 168th Wing at the Combat King’s refueling the airplane?’ ‘Do we drop search-and-rescue helicop- “It’s their airplane,” Guin- . pods, which are designed to bombs?’ ‘Have I ever been ters at low altitude, the ven- nee said. “They pay for the During Wood’s visit, he refuel HH-60G Pave Hawk shot at?’ erable Stratotanker is built fuel. We’re just lucky enough spoke at length with Tech. helicopters belonging to the “When you see them sit to refuel fighters, other jet to be able to fly it.” Sgt. Anthony Barker, 211th . down in one of the pilot’s aircraft and larger propel- Elmes explained the sig- RQS loadmaster, about their Pararescuemen and com- seats or sit back in the boom ler-driven aircraft at higher nificance of Alaska Air Na- shared experiences as well bat rescue officers of the pod, their eyes light up,” the elevations. tional Guard presence in the as the differences the HC- can pilot continued. “It’s so ex- With its bull shark-like community. 130J represents. While the get to isolated survivors or citing to see that drive start fuselage, towering T-tail, and “It’s important for us to elder Airman marveled at the aircrew by jumping out of an for wanting to fly.” a rear ramp opening that can get out there to show support new rescue aircraft’s digital HC-130 or inserting via hoist Based on a Boeing 707 swallow a tank, the 249th for the community,” he said. cockpit and load-handling from a Pave Hawk. jetliner platform, the aircraft AS Globemaster and its cav- “It also gives us recruiting system, he pointed out how Barker said the J-model drew the rapt attention of ernous cargo compartment opportunities for people to the foldable passenger seats replaced the HC-130P/N 11-year-old Levi Crawford. provided the largest indoor know what we do and where and the litter stanchions are Combat King. The would-be aviator mobile venue for visitors. we are, and know we are their essentially unchanged from With scimitar blades driv- waited patiently to talk to El- Tables set up for Guard re- hometown Air Force. the E-model he flew with en by newer engines, the mes, stating he had a strange cruiters and the unit booster “We also get to see the decades ago. loadmaster said the J uses question: Is the Stratotanker club took up little real estate support other people give to Newly fielded with the less fuel and has as much a Boeing? The captain ex- inside the cargo bird. us,” Elmes continued. “It’s 211th RQS, Barker said this power with three engines plained it is indeed a Boeing, Air National Guard Maj. humbling at times.”

MAY 11, 2018 • VOLUME 10 • NO. 18 5 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

Friday information, call 552-6910. from 5 to 9 p.m. For informa- procedures, and everything Singles bowling tion, call 384-1480. you need to hit the water. For The Polar Bowl hosts a Monday – May 18 information, call 552-2023. Chapel night of free games and shoes Get Golf Ready Thursday for single service members Get comfortable with the Education fair Newecomers’ orientation services from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. For game at Moose Run Golf Head to the JBER Library If you’re new to JBER, information, call 753-7467. Course with this series of be- from noon to 5 p.m. and head to the Education Center Catholic Mass Sunday ginner lessons from 5 to 6:30 visit representatives from 28 and have your questions an- 9 a.m. – Arctic Warrior Chapel Saturday p.m. daily. For information, schools who will be on hand swered by local experts. For Monday and Wednesday Magic tournament call 428-0056. to answer questions about time and more information, 11:30 a.m. – Arctic Warrior Chapel Head to the JBER Library your goals. Informational call 384-1517. Tuesday and bring your Magic: The Tuesday vendors, ROTC and Warrant Noon – JBER hospital chapel Gathering deck for this tour- Intro to backpacking Officer recruiters will be Ongoing Friday nament starting at 10 a.m. Learn the skills and tech- there too. For information, Live healthy, save big Noon – JBER hospital chapel Demo decks will be avail- niques you need for hiking visit JBERArmyEdCenter on The JBER Commissary is able, too. For information, and backpacking in Alaska Facebook. participating in the Healthy Confession call 384-1640. at this class at Building 7301 Lifestyle Festival through Confessions are available any- from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food Shooting competition early July. Keep an eye out time by appointment or after any mass. Call 552-5762. Ping-Pong tournament preparation, equipment, bear Test yours skills against for sidewalk sales of produce The Warrior Zone hosts safety and much more are Military Police and Security and fitness gear, as well as Protestant Sunday this competitive tournament covered. For information, Forces at the Combat Arms events at commissaries.com. worship services starting at 2 p.m. for prizes. call 552-2023. Training and Maintenance Liturgical 9 a.m. – Heritage Chapel For information call 384- area starting at 8 a.m. For Woodshop class Gospel 9006. Police week demos information, call 552-6910. Every Friday in May, head 9:30 a.m. – Midnight Sun Chapel Bring the children to the to the Arts and Crafts Center Contemporary UFC 224 Exchange parking lot to Captain’s class for this class on building a 11 a.m. – Arctic Warrior Chapel Join the PermaFrost Pub see demonstrations of what Renting a boat from the 3-D wooden bear from 6:30 Religious Education for UFC fighting action with Security Forces Airmen and Outdoor Recreation Center? to 9:30 p.m. Safety certifica- For schedules, call the Nunes vs. Pennington. Doors Military Police do, from 11 Join them from 5:30 to 7:30 tion is required before class; Religious Operations Center at open at 4 p.m. and close an a.m. to 1 p.m. For informa- p.m. for this class about open to ages 16 and older. For 552-5762. hour after the fight ends. For tion, call 552-6910. chart-reading, emergency information, call 384-3717. information, call 552-3669. Wednesday Sunday Kayak safety class A day in the life of an Airman Celebrating mothers Ready to hop in a kayak Treat your mom to a day and get out there? Take this of bowling at the Polar Bowl safety class at the Elmendorf from 1 to 8 p.m. with special Fitness Center pool from 6 to gifts and deals. For informa- 8 p.m. For information, call tion, call 753-7467. 552-2023.

Monday Defenders Challenge Clothing swap Get a four-person team Bring your freshly washed and challenge your skills unwanted clothing to the against Military Police and JBER Library for this swap Security Forces at Camp Mad from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; you Bull starting at 8:30 a.m. can take as many things as For information, call 552- you bring. For information, 6910. call 384-1640. Hunters education day Police Week ruck Got your online certificate Honor fallen defenders from the course? Head to the Fifth-grade students from Wonder Park and Mountain View elementary schools interact with this 8-mile ruck start- Skeet and Trap Range as the with C-17 Globemaster III aircrew at the “Day in the Life of Airmen” tour on Joint Base ing at the SF Warehouse Alaska Department of Fish Elmendorf-Richardson May 4. Subject-matter experts led the students through displays of a C-17 Globemaster III, F-22 Raptor, Aerospace Ground Equipment and more. For (Building 8517) at 1 p.m. For and Game hosts this field day more photos, see page 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell)

6 VOLUME 10 • NO. 18 • MAY 11, 2018 MATTERS OF FAITH Mothers do it all; remember yours this week By ARMY CHAPLAIN (CAPT.) chimed, “Normal is just a setting on themselves. It is a beautiful thing to should look not only to your own DOUGLAS CUMMINGS your clothes dryer.” Mothers are all be a mom and an awesome respon- interests, but also to the interests of 6th BEB Chaplain different. She shared that mothers sibility. others.” (Philippians 2:4) may “struggle, fail, start over, and In light of all the demands and Mothers are critical to the well-be- What shall we say of mothers as celebrate. But mothers will love responsibilities, every mother needs ing of any family – so let your mother this special day approaches? Peo- unlike any other person.” Billy Gra- to find the spiritual, physical, emo- know it. Send a written note or text, ple of colonial America celebrated ham once said, “Only God himself tional, and courageous strength to honor her with a dinner out, give her a motherhood as the culmination of a fully appreciates the influence of a ... face each day. gentle warm hug, a kiss on the cheek, woman’s purpose in society. mother in the molding of character in Why? Because mothers walk the something to show you care. Religious traditions from the Puri- her children.” tight rope in a delicate balancing act Please, don’t take Mom for grant- tans of New England to the Episcopa- God created families and gave as they care for the ones they love. ed. lians of the mid-Atlantic all believed mothers a unique and powerful place The Apostle Paul described that As I think of the tireless love my it was in accordance with God’s will in that unit. balancing act like this: “Each of you mother has demonstrated across the for a woman to be fruitful, multiply, Mothers unconditionally love, span of my lifetime, I am reminded and rear God-fearing children. give of themselves, cook, clean, wash of the words of Jesus: “Greater love Despite the central role mother- clothes, heal scrapes and broken has no one than this, that someone hood commanded for most women, hearts. They daily fight the battle of lay down his life for his friends.” the experience of mothers in early balancing the demands from within (John 15:13) America was quite different from that the home against the demands from That description of sacrificial of present-day mothers. without – school, work, extracurric- love, of selfless giving and serving, is The first Mother’s Day was cele- ular activities, etc. well expressed by so many mothers. brated in West Virginia in 1912. Mothers often are first up in the God created mothers with a special Mothers were always recognized morning, and, after tucking in the gift of caring – a mirror to show this as an important part of local culture little ones with prayers and hugs, are love Jesus described. Honor your and the lives of local residents. last to lay their heads down. mother always. Mothers, may God The heart of a mother is like Mothers are masters of multi-task- bless you with strength and wisdom, a jewel. They love their children ing – they juggle many things, includ- peace and joy as you daily shoulder during the worst and best of times. ing raising children, working at jobs, your responsibilities within your Yet all mothers are not the same. helping to manage the home, and family. Blessings to you all during Author and speaker Patsy Clairmont hopefully finding that “me time” for (Courtesy photo) this Mother’s Day celebration.

MAY 11, 2018 • VOLUME 10 • NO. 18 7 BRIEFS ANDNEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Disposition of effects nication is protected by attor- A pass costs $10; $5 for Housing at 753-1051. Other For information, visit doc- Army 1st Lt. Peter Kelch- ney-client privilege. The SVC those 60 and older and dis- requests will be tracked by umentservices.dla.mil, visit ner, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), ensures the victim’s rights are abled persons. 773d CES. the office at 984 Warehouse 509th Infantry Regiment, 4th protected. These include be- Passholders may also Note the location, includ- Street, or call 384-2901. Brigade Combat Team, 25th ing treated with fairness and need an installation access ing cross-streets or build- Infantry Division, is autho- respect; being reasonably pass. For information, visit ing numbers. Then email OTC pharmacy counter rized to make disposition protected from the accused isportsman.jber.net, or call 773ces.ceoh.potholerepair@ The pharmacy at the of personal effects of Spc. offender; being notified of 552-8609 or 384-6224. us.af.mil or call 552-2994 or JBER hospital has over-the- Gabriel Conde, 3-509th INF, court proceedings; being 552-2995. Include your counter medication for DoD as stated in Army Regulation present at all public court Reserve ‘Scroll’ contact information in case beneficiaries from 7:30 to 638-2. proceedings related to the Officers wanting to transi- crews need to follow up. 10:30 a.m., Monday through Any person or persons offense; being able to confer tion to the Air Force Reserve Friday. Flyers and those on having claims for or against with the prosecutor; receiv- must have their commission DLA Document Services personnel reliability program the estate of the deceased ing restitution; and receiv- transferred to a list called Defense Logistics Agency status, pregnant, or under the should contact Kelchner at ing information about the “the Scroll” and approved Document Services dupli- age of 2 are not eligible. (505) 917-9903. conviction, sentencing, im- by the Secretary of Defense. cates and prints documents, The clinic offers pain re- prisonment and offender re- The process averages 120 including color, large-format lievers; cough, cold and al- Main Pharmacy hours lease. Eligible clients include days, but can take longer, photographic prints, engi- lergy medications and nasal The main JBER pharma- active duty of all branches of and must be approved before neering drawings, sensitive sprays; ointments; constipa- cy, on the first floor of the service, mobilized Reserve participating in the Reserve, materials, technical manuals tion and diarrhea medica- JBER hospital near the Bear Component members, retir- which may mean a break and training materials. tions, and others. For infor- entrance, is open from 7:30 ees (and dependents of these in service. Even if you’re They design, print and mation, visit www.facebook. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phar- sponsors) who report sexual unsure about transitioning distribute business cards, com/JBERPharmacy. macy at the Exchange is open assault. to the Air Force Reserve, the letterhead, invitations and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays For information, call 353- process can be initiated. For programs. The Equipment Richardson Thrift Shop through Fridays for civilian 6507. information, call 552-3595. Management Solutions Pro- The JBER-Richardson prescriptions and refills, and gram provides devices to Thrift Shop, Building 724 Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 iSportsman enrollment Pothole repair print, scan, copy and fax. Quartermaster Drive, is open p.m. for refills only. Anyone choosing to rec- The 773d Civil Engineer They also offer Document Tuesday and Thursday from reate in JBER training areas Squadron encourages all Automation and Content Ser- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday Special victim counselor must obtain an iSportsman Joint Base Elmendorf-Rich- vices, a service for building from noon to 6 p.m., and first The victims of sexual permit and sign in and out ardson personnel to report digital libraries of content. It and third Saturdays from 11 assault are entitled to legal using the iSportsman system potholes. For holes in hous- is open 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. For informa- assistance services. Commu- prior to recreating. ing areas, contact Aurora Monday through Friday. tion, call 384-7000.

8 VOLUME 10 • NO. 18 • MAY 11, 2018 NEWS BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE (NOT)

Firefighters clear ranges to prevent wildfires Senior Airman Cameron Nance and Airman Jacob Timmer, 673rd Civil Engineer Squad- ron firefighters, use drip torches to set fire to dry vegetation during a prescribed burn May 3 at the Infantry Platoon Battle Course on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Pre- scribed burns improve wildlife habitat, restore and maintain native plant communities, and reduce wildfire potential. (U.S. Air Force photos/Jamal Wilson) LEFT: Landon Carver, a Division of Forestry firefighter, extinguishes a controlled burn at the IPBC. As last year’s grasses and vegetation dry out, they create a risk of wild- fire, especially in training areas and ranges where they could be set alight by hot brass or a stray spark. Burning the dry vegetation returns valuable nutrients to the soil and opens the area for new plants to grow, providing forage for wildlife. Prescribed burns also provide valuable training to firefighters. Several JBER training areas were burned as part of regular maintenance. ON THE COVER: Timmer lights vegetation with a drip torch.

MAY 11, 2018 • VOLUME 10 • NO. 18 9 NEWS Spring cleaning: JBER tidies up AIRMAN 1ST CLASS and the ‘Neat Team’ pro- CRYSTAL A. JENKINS grams, which continue week- JBER Public Affairs ly through September to keep things looking good.” Personnel from Joint Throughout the week, Base Elmendorf-Richardson base members were busy participated in “Operation edging and sweeping side- Clean Sweep,” an installa- walks, removing dead plants, tion-wide event in support mowing and raking, and of the Anchorage Chamber cleaning and weeding flower- of Commerce’s 50th Annual beds. Personnel also cleaned Citywide Cleanup April 30 parking lots, fence lines and to May 6. ditches, and identified and Base regulations state submitted work orders for each spring, JBER personnel items that need repair or may will make an organized effort pose hazards. to improve the installation’s Aurora Military Housing cleanliness and appearance. employees also did their part, “Our goal is to have all cleaning residential commu- units on JBER working to- nities and common areas. gether – including our tenant “This year we teamed units and mission partners – up with the Armed Services cleaning up all the trash and of Alaska YMCA in mak- discarded items that have ing JBER beautiful,” said accumulated over the win- Daniel Gregoire, AMH lo- Airmen with the 773d Civil Engineer Squadron scan for trash and debris as they walk ter,” said Senior Master Sgt. gistics manager. “Residents down a road at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 4. JBER participated in Opera- Keith Taylor, 773d Civil En- joined us in our efforts to tion Clean Sweep in support of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s 50th Annual gineer Squadron heavy repair remove unsightly waste as Citywide Cleanup campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Crystal Jenkins) superintendent. “In addition we worked to promote envi- own resources to dispose of cleanup for two days at the in the installation,” Taylor to this giant sweep, we also ronmental conservation and waste items. Anchorage Regional Landfill said. “We want those visiting use this week as a kick-off offer extra resources to JBER According to the Anchor- every year. to see our dedication to the for the JBER units who residents and employees.” age Chamber of Commerce, “We are known for doing cleanliness of it. Absolutely participate in the Alaska Service members living Solid Waste Services offers great things at JBER and everyone is a part of this and Department of Transpor- outside the municipality of free disposal of residen- we wanted people to get everyone worked together to tation’s Adopt-a-Highway Anchorage also had their tial waste during the annual involved to show their pride make this happen.”

10 VOLUME 10 • NO. 18 • MAY 11, 2018 NEWS ALS students join Mountain View cleanup STAFF REPORT Airman Lead- JBER Public Affairs ership School students help clean up Da- When the long Alaska vis Park in winter comes to an end, Anchorage’s months’ worth of snow and Mountain View neighborhood ice melts, often revealing May 5. This a build-up of trash within event empha- heavily trafficked areas of the sized the im- portance of community. keeping local A slew of base and com- areas clean munity agencies banded to- and building relationships gether to clean the Mountain with the com- View community of Anchor- munity. (U.S. age, Alaska, April 28 through Air Force pho- to by Airman May 5. 1st Class Jon- Some of the participating athan Valdes) agencies included the Boys and Girls Club of Alaska, Cook Inlet Housing Author- ity, Mountain View Com- “The JBER support made ceeded our expectations, and develops Airmen to be front- have done it as smoothly as munity Council and the Mu- this event the success that it now the neighborhood looks line supervisors. we did if it weren’t for the nicipality of Anchorage, as was,” said Daniel George, fantastic and ready for sum- “I’m impressed with the other instructors and stu- well as severalAirmen from Mountain View Commu- mer.” students’ hard work and dents all coming together to Joint Base Elmendorf-Rich- nity Council treasurer. The majority of the JBER all the time they spent help- achieve a common goal.” ardson. “We couldn’t have collect- Airmen who supported ing the community, in addi- In all, the participating Mountain View Com- ed nearly the volume we the event were 25 students tion to the workload of ALS,” agencies removed more than munity Council has been were able to achieve without of Airman Leadership said Tech. Sgt. Michael Fe- 100 tons of waste from the sponsoring the annual spring all the extra hands. We are School class 18-2, an in-res- licio, 673d Air Base Wing community, allowing for cleanup event for more than extremely grateful for the idence professional mili- professional military educa- cleaner spring and summer 25 years. support. The results far ex- tary education course which tion instructor. “We couldn’t recreation for residents. Students get up close with Air Force personnel

Senior Airman Brandon Moore, 673d Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, looks on as several 5th-grade students from Wonder Park and Mountain View elementary schools sit in a patrol car at the “Day in the Life of Airmen” tour on Joint Base Fifth-grade students from Wonder Park and Mountain View elementary schools and Elmendorf-Richardson May 4. The tour provided back- chaperones enter a C-17 Globemaster III static display at the “Day in the Life of Airmen” ground knowledge about the work Airmen do, and tour on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 4. Subject-matter experts led the students enticed questions from the students while giving them through displays of a C-17, F-22 Raptor, Aerospace Ground Equipment, and more. The a behind-the-scenes experience. The children checked tour included a pilot, loadmaster, crew chief and several other SMEs to speak about the out static aircraft and spoke to pilots, security forces displays. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell) Airmen, and more. MAY 11, 2018 • VOLUME 10 • NO. 18 11 NEWS Play ball! JBER to host Little League season opener

By AIRMAN 1ST CLASS important and must be rec- tion, child abuse, injury pre- CRYSTAL JENKINS ognized in some way,” said vention, and nutrition and JBER Public Affairs Paul Caron, JBER’s youth hydration, as well as skills sports director. and drills specifically appli- As warm days arrive at More than 1,100 young- cable to each sport. Joint Base Elmendorf-Rich- sters played in one or more of Since 2010, JBER YSP ardson, the Youth Sports the seven sports offered last has trained more than 400 Program is scheduled to host year through JBER’s YSP, volunteer coaches. the JBER Little League 2018 and the count has increased “We simply could not sur- Opening Day Ceremony at in 2018 with numbers for the vive without our volunteer 10 a.m. May 12, on field 8, Little League program alone coaches and assistant coach- behind the Kennecott Youth showing a 25 percent growth es,” Caron said. “Combined, Center. in all categories. the volunteers have put in The event will include A factor in the increase more than 12,000 hours into the posting of the colors, in participation may be the training and certifications Children registered for the 2018 Youth Sports Program the national anthem, guest effort Caron and his staff Little League season listen to coaching while learning including CPR and first aid.” speakers – to include the have put into providing a about playing outfield positions at Joint Base Elmen- All registration for up- coach and youth of the year better playing environment dorf-Richardson May 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st coming camps or any of the winners – a bouncy house in recent years. Class Crystal Jenkins) seven sports offered by the and food. All Little League “Since 2013, we have paid scorekeepers and offi- Caron also credits suc- YSP must go through central games will start immediately moved toward making the cials, which has improved cesses to the recruiting and registration at the Kodiak following the ceremony and program skill-oriented and the caliber of activities since training of volunteer coach- Child Development Center. will continue throughout the competitive,” Caron said. it helps to have an experi- es. JBER YSP abides by the All participants must be day. “We are teaching them the enced official controlling the National Alliance for Youth registered with the youth “This sport has such a basics, we want to teach them game.” Sports-affiliated National programs and have a current deep-rooted history at JBER about winning and losing, One of the more memora- Youth Sports Coaches As- immunization record and and because of the memories and we provide them with ble and recent triumphs oc- sociation, which provides sports physical. from numerous generations actual uniforms and better curred in 2016 when the girls’ education on topics such as For more about the pro- of parents and players sta- equipment. It’s also really fast-pitch softball team won the psychology of coaching gram, call central scheduling tioned here, I feel it is very important to contract with nationals for the first time. youth sports, communica- at 384-2514.

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