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an edition of the Recycled material is used in the making of our ALASKA POST newsprint The Interior Military News Connection Vol. 7, No. 14 Fort Wainwright, Alaska April 8, 2016 Eielson selected to receive operational F-35A aircraft Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Col. Michael P. Winkler, the 354th Fighter Wing command- er, announced the Secretary of the Air Force’s signed decision to select Eielson Air Force Base as the new home for the ser- vice’s first operational overseas F-35A Lightning II fifth-gener- ation fighter aircraft base during an April 4, 2016, ceremony at Eielson. Air Force officials chose Ei- elson after a lengthy analysis of the location’s operational considerations, installation at- tributes, environmental factors and cost, which makes it the first F-35A operational base in the Pacific Air Forces’ Area of Responsibility. “Alaska combines a strate- gically important location with a world-class training environ- ment. Basing the F-35s at Ei- elson AFB will allow the Air Force the capability of using Air Force Col. Michael P. Winkler, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, announces the Secretary of the Air Force’s signed decision the Joint Pacific Alaska Range to select Eielson Air Force Base as the location of the Air Force’s first F-35A operational base in the Pacific Air Forces’ Area of Complex (JPARC) for large Responsibility during an April 4 ceremony at Eielson. Basing the F-35s at Eielson will allow the Air Force the capability of using force exercises using a multi- the largest airspace in the Air Force in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex for large-force exercises, ensuring realistic combat training for the Department of Defense. (Photo by Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik, 354th Fighter Wing PAO) tude of ranges and maneuver areas in Alaska,” said Secretary ed an extensive environmental Navy, Marine, and allied F-35 are elated to see the Air Force first F-35As, which are current- of the Air Force Deborah Lee impact statement that examined forces will provide joint and place its faith in this support- ly scheduled to begin arriving in James. “This, combined with impacts on such factors as air coalition warfighters unprece- ive community, underlining the 2020. the largest airspace in the Air quality, noise, land use and so- dented survivability, lethality strategic importance of Alas- Preliminary estimates had Force, ensures realistic combat cioeconomics. and battlespace awareness in ka,” said Winkler. “The Airmen the new aircraft arriving a year training for the (Defense De- “The decision to base two contested environments. It’s an I have had the opportunity to earlier, but officials say the partment).” F-35 squadrons at Eielson AFB, exciting time for Pacific air- work with at Eielson are truly 2020 arrival will provide the Air Proximity to the JPARC will Alaska, combined with the ex- power.” among the best in the U.S. Air Force more time to grow its ac- enable the Air Force to take isting F-22 Raptors at Joint The 354th Fighter Wing is Force. I know this team will tive-duty maintenance force. advantage of approximately Base Elmendorf-Richardson, projected to receive two squad- flawlessly carry out whatever “The Air Force is facing a 65,000 square miles of available will double our fifth-genera- rons of F-35As, which will join mission the Air Force assigns shortage of experienced, ac- airspace for realistic, world- tion fighter aircraft presence the 18th Aggressor Squadron’s it.” tive-duty fighter aircraft main- class training for the Air Force’s in the Pacific Theater,” said F-16 Fighting Falcons at Eiel- On-base construction to pre- tainers as we transition from most advanced fifth-generation Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. son. pare for the aircraft is expected legacy aircraft to the F-35A,” fighter. Mark A. Welsh III. “Integrating “As members of the Fair- to start in fiscal year 2017 in The decision culminates a that fifth-generation force with banks North Star Borough we order to be ready to accept the See F-35 on page 3 three-year process that includ- Alaska Military Youth Academy cadets complete new vocational program Staff Sgt. AMYA director. “The im- Balinda O’Neal Dresel portance of this [program] Alaska National Guard is to give them a chance to be able to move forward Thirty-six Alaska Mili- and be able to support tary Youth Academy grad- themselves and sustain uates are heading home the life changing events with hands-on training taking place at the acad- and knowledge they’ll emy.” take with them for future Throughout the past careers after completing month, cadets in construc- the first ever academy’s tion trade have had the op- pre-apprenticeship pro- portunity to complete 40- Robert Bederka is an emergency services gram in March. hour courses in carpentry, dispatcher at Fort Wainrwight’s Dispatch Center. The four-week voca- electrical, labor, and iron- (Photo by Brian Schlumbohm, Fort Wainwright tional training course is working and welding. PAO) in addition to AMYA’s Cadets in the culinary regular 22-week residen- arts trade received their National Public Safety tial challenge program. Serve Safe certification Its three main focus areas and barista training, while Telecommunicators Week are: construction, culi- the IT cadets learned nary arts and information foundational skills across Each year, the second Bush gave the procla- technology. “What hap- a variety of devices and week of April is dedicat- mation and said “I invite pens so many times with operating systems and an ed to the men and wom- all Americans to observe cadets is that when they opportunity to take the en who serve as public this week with appropri- come to AMYA it’s a life Computing Technology safety telecommunica- ate programs and activ- changing event for them, Industry Association A+ tors. In 1991, Congress ities in honor of all the but without moving into certification test. presented legislation, emergency dispatchers a job or have something Academy graduate and Joint Resolution 284, and other communica- Alaska Military Youth Academy graduate and Anchor- Wasilla resident Isaac designating the week as tions specialists, both age resident Caitlin Duenas prepares bolts and nuts to sustain that change that they have made in their Snider took part in the “National Public Safe- professional and volun- for placement to secure a girder during the construc- ty Telecommunicator’s tion trade portion of the pre-apprenticeship program life, they have a tendency to fall back into the old Week.” In March of See TELECOM at the Iron Workers Training Center in March. (Photo See CADET 1992 President George by Roman Schara, AMYA) patterns,” said Bob Roses, on page 3 on page 3

WEEKEND WEATHER POST-WIDE YARD SALE

The first 2016 post-wide yard sale will be Saturday, April 16. Post residents can sell from their homes and from the resale lot at the corner of Neely and Meridian Roads. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For all military ID cardholders who live off post but wish to sell on post during the yard sales, there is a $10 fee to be paid at the lot drop box. The general public will not be required to obtain Friday Saturday Sunday special passes to gain entrance to Fort Wainwright for the sale. Drivers will need to provide a valid Cloudy with a Partly sunny. Partly cloudy. driver’s license, proof of insurance and registration for the vehicle they are operating. All passengers chance of snow. Highs around Lows around 30. will be required to show a photo ID. Visitors should be prepared for random vehicle inspections. A Highs in the mid 50. Highs around reminder that marijuana may be legal in the State of Alaska, but it is still illegal, in any form, on 40s 50. federal installations. For more information, call 353-6612. 2 NEWS April 8, 2016 What does Army Public Health do for you?

Brandy Ostanik tic Health Link, Environmental Health, and hazardous waste removal for BACH. Public Health Nursing manages the Medical Department Activity – Alas- Industrial Health Services, the Occupa- Industrial Health Services evaluates Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Dis- ka PAO tional Health Clinic and Public Health workplaces on Fort Wainwright for po- eases and communicable diseases pro- Nursing. tential health hazards such as hazardous grams and serves as health consultant The phrase “Public Health” seems like Arctic Health Link’s mission is to noise levels and exposure to chemicals. for Child Youth and School Services. an easy concept to understand on the sur- educate the public and promote healthy They recommend the most appropriate They are responsible for tracking animal face but with April being National Public behaviors. This is accomplished through measures to protect employees in these bites, outbreaks and reportable medical Health Month, Bassett Army Communi- classes offered on many varied topics areas including gloves, hearing protec- conditions. Public Health Nursing is also ty Hospital is working to ensure benefi- such as tobacco use cessation, choles- tion, respirators, and ventilation systems. involved in multiple community health ciaries know exactly what that means for terol reduction, high blood pressure, dia- Industrial Hygiene works with Occupa- education programs. the Army community. betes, asthma and allergies. Classes can tional Health to record exposures into Public health in the Army plays an The Preventive Medicine Department also be tailored to meet the educational employee medical records when neces- important role in caring for Soldiers, at BACH is comprised of several spe- needs of special populations. sary and to make sure they are receiving retirees, their families and even civilian cialty areas. All of these specialty areas Environmental Health monitors and the proper medical exams for their job employees. Most of the work is behind work together to ensure that Fort Wain- inspects all of the food service, childcare, risks. the scenes so the services often go unno- wright, as well as the Fort Richardson recreational and other food locations on The Occupational Health Clinic per- ticed. However, the Army Public Health Troop Medical Clinic and Fort Greely post to include unit and personnel events. forms initial health assessments as well and Preventive Medicine Department have the tools and knowledge needed to They assist the cooks, servers, and man- as all periodic and required assessments here at BACH is working hard to keep operate efficiently and safely while pro- agers to ensure a safe and clean work en- for civilian employees. They screen and everyone Army Strong. moting improved health and prevention vironment. follow up with Soldiers, retirees, fami- For more information on Bassett Pub- of health issues for Soldiers and civil- They also inspect drinking water ly members and civilians who may have lic Health Services at BACH, call 361- ians. quality, bug and rodent infestations for work-related health issues, injuries or 5182. These specialty areas include Arc- all of post as well as regulated medical exposures. MEDDAC-AK awarded accreditation from The Joint Commission

Brandy Ostanik at least every three years. ations,” said Mark G. Pelletier, RN, accredits more than 20,000 health care Medical Department Activity – Alas- “The Joint Commission surveyors M.S., chief operating officer, Division organizations and programs in the Unit- ka PAO came here for three days,” says Beth of Accreditation and Certification Oper- ed States, including more than 10,300 Morey, Joint Commission Compliance ations, The Joint Commission. “In addi- hospitals and home care organizations, Medical Department Activity – Alas- officer for MEDDAC-AK, “but they are tion, our accreditation helps hospitals and more than 6,500 other health care ka, which includes Bassett Army Com- simply validating what we do every day. enhance their risk management and risk organizations that provide long term munity Hospital and its outlying clinics The patient safety measures we have in reduction strategies. We commend MED- care, behavioral health care, laboratory at Fort Wainwright, Joint Base Elmen- place to ensure safe, high-quality care are DAC-AK for its efforts to become a qual- and ambulatory care services. The Joint dorf-Richardson and Fort Greely, has ongoing and consistently evolving.” ity improvement organization.” Commission currently certifies more earned accreditation from The Joint According to Col. Lisa Toven, MED- “Teamwork is the ability to work than 2,000 disease-specific care pro- Commission, the nation’s oldest and DAC-AK commander, the surveyors together toward a common vision,” grams, focused on the care of patients largest standards-setting and accrediting spoke very highly of the team’s dedica- says Toven, “the ability to direct indi- with chronic illnesses such as stroke, body in health care, by demonstrating tion to both patients and safety. vidual accomplishments to organization joint replacement, stroke rehabilitation, compliance with national standards for “During their outbrief to MED- objectives. We do that on a daily basis at heart failure and many others. health care quality and safety. DAC-AK staff, surveyors stated that on MEDDAC-AK.” The Joint Commission also provides To receive the recognition, MED- average they report 10 direct and 10 indi- Founded in 1951, The Joint Com- health care staffing services certifica- DAC-AK underwent an unannounced rect findings, but only one direct and one mission seeks to continuously improve tion for more than 750 staffing offic- three-day, on-site survey where import- indirect finding were found here,” says health care for the public, in collabora- es. An independent, not-for-profit ant functions relating to the care of Toven. tion with other stakeholders, by evaluat- organization, The Joint Commission patients and hospital management were “Joint Commission accreditation pro- ing health care organizations and inspir- is the nation’s oldest and largest stan- evaluated. vides hospitals with the processes need- ing them to excel in providing safe and dards-setting and accrediting body in To earn and maintain accreditation, an ed to improve in a variety of areas from effective care of the highest quality and health care. Learn more about The Joint organization must undergo an on-site sur- the enhancement of staff education to value. Commission at www.jointcommission. vey by a Joint Commission survey team the improvement of daily business oper- The Joint Commission evaluates and org. Nutrition Corner: Spotlight on vitamin C Staff Report to see if supplementation is appropriate for you. Just Ingredients: Medical Department Activity –Alaska like any supplement, you want to check with your health 4 pounds broccoli care provider first. In many cases, your needs can be met 3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced Nutrition 101 through real food and supplementing in excess would Olive oil Did you know that vitamin C helps protect the body not provide any additional benefit. In fact, megadoses 1 teaspoon seasalt against damage caused by free radicals? That’s right! can cause diarrhea, nausea, headache, and kidney stones. ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper Vitamin C is one of the several antioxidants that, among Also note that getting in your vitamin C through supple- 2 teaspoons of grated lemon zest other functions, protects the body from free radicals pro- ments does not seem to have the same cancer protective 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice duced from UV rays and air pollution. It can also help effects as eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. Unfor- 3 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts with wound healing and absorb iron from plant-based tunately, contrary to popular believe, vitamin C supple- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese sources! In general, men need about 90mg of vitamin ments have not been shown to reduce the risk of catching 2 tablespoons of julienned fresh basil leaves C per day and women need about 75mg. Be aware that a cold. So the next time you are piling up the fruits and cigarette smoke causes the body to require more vitamin vegetables (remember they should take up half of your Direction: C to repair the damage it causes. Smoking cessation is plate!), be sure to include some that provide you with — Preheat oven to 425oF. always advised, but if you are a smoker, know that smok- some free radical fighting vitamin C. ers generally require an additional 35mg of vitamin C — Cut the broccoli florets from the thick stalks. — Place the broccoli on a sheet pan in a single layer. per day. Featured Food: — Toss the garlic on the broccoli and drizzle with 4 As always, try to get your nutrients in with real food. Broccoli. Not only is it packed with vitamin C, this tablespoons of olive oil Good sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits, broccoli, cruciferous creation also has vitamin A, calcium, — Sprinkle with salt and pepper strawberries, cantaloupe, potatoes, and tomatoes. Be iron, and fiber. sure to steam or microwave your vegetables when cook- — Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp and tender — Remove the broccoli from the oven and toss with ing instead of boiling in water. Prolonged cooking times Recipe Spotlight: 1 tablespoon olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, can lessen the amount of vitamin C in your foods. 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Prevention Month at 5:30 a.m., April Monday through Friday. For more infor- The ALASKA POST – The Interior Military News Connection 28. Registration will begin at 5 a.m. and mation, call 361-5833. 3 April 8, 2016 NEWS Telecom Continued from page 1 teer, who help to protect our health and safety.” Across the nation in times of intense personal cri- sis and community-wide disasters, the first access point for those seeking all classes of emergency services and homeland security information is 911. The local public safety communications centers that receive these calls have emerged as the first and single point of contact for persons seeking immediate relief during an emergency. Fort Wainwright’s 911 Center celebrates this year’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in honor of their dedicated dispatchers who process both emergency and non-emergency calls each year from the Fort Wainwright community. These individuals are re- sponsible for responding to the telephone calls of the general public for police, fire, and emergency medical assistance and for dispatching said assistance to help save the lives and property of our citizens; while main- taining accountability of the first responders in the field. Help us celebrate by remembering and thanking the emergency services dispatchers that are the heart of Cadets in the culinary arts portion of the Alaska Military Youth Academy’s pre-apprenticeship program public safety. We ask that you take a moment to dis- gather around Elda Contreras, an AMYA food service journeyman, as she teaches a course on food dis- cuss the importance of 911 with your families, how and plays and presentation plates in March. (Photo by Roman Schara, AMYA) when to call, and as always “When in doubt, make the call.” Cadet: Training opportunities F-35: Eielson Continued from page 1 IT course and said he chose to complete the pre-apprenticeship Continued from page 1 program because of the step up it would give him when applying in said Lt. Gen. John B. Cooper, the deputy chief of staff today’s workforce. “I’m still 17; I of the Air Force for logistics, installations and mission turn 18 in August, and this training support. “Adjusting the initial plan and slightly accel- puts me on top of a long waiting erating F-35A arrivals at Burlington Air Guard Station, list for certain jobs,” Snider said. Burlington, Vermont, to fall 2019 will allow the ser- Snider, who has his eyes set for a vice to stick to the overall F-35 roll-out schedule, while job on the North Slope or with a capitalizing on the Air National Guard’s experienced telecommunications corporation fighter aircraft maintenance force as we put additional like General Communication Inc., measures in place to increase the number of trained ac- said the program kept him busy, tive-duty maintainers.” focused and even paid as he con- The F-35A, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is a tinued to develop his abilities after fifth-generation fighter aircraft intended to be the Air graduation. Force’s premier strike aircraft through the first half of AMYA was provided with the 21st century. It is a multi-role fighter that is expected $125,000 in federal grant money to eventually replace the service’s legacy air-to-ground through the Workforce Innova- fighter fleets. tion and Opportunity Act, a Title I (Information from an Air Force Press Release was used Youth Program, which is federal- in this article.) ly funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and passed through the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Roses hopes that the well- trained and ready-to-go cadets will soon be receiving employment of- fers for potential entry-level jobs or other apprenticeship programs. While the cadets embark on the starting point of their careers, Snider is eager for the next class of cadets to volunteer for the pro- gram. “I hope the program continues to develop and become better for cadets in the future,” Snider said. “I felt like it was a personal bless- ing for me to have a chance to do this, and if someone had that op- portunity, I would tell them to go at it 100 percent because it’s such a worthwhile thing to do.” Alaska Military Youth Academy graduate and Wasilla resident Isaac Snider learns foundational skills across a variety of information tech- The grant money given to nology devices and operating systems during a four-week vocation- Notice of AMYA will also make it possible al pre-apprenticeship training program in March. AMYA graduates to extend the pre-apprenticeship have the opportunity to emerge from the pre-apprenticeship program program to the next class of grad- with hands-on training, certifications and connections to potential en- Five-Year Review uates who just kicked off their first try-level jobs or apprenticeship programs. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Balin- week of training on Wednesday. da O’Neal Dresel, U.S. Army National Guard PAO)

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Wainwright (USAG FWA) announces the Five-Year Review process of evaluating soil and groundwater remedies implemented at Operable Units 1 through 6 on Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Section 121 (C) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the National Contingency Plan state “a remedial action that resulted in hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants remaining at the site shall be reviewed no less frequently than every five years.” Thus, CERCLA requires a statutory Five- Year Review of the selected remedial actions at FWA.

USAG FWA initiated the Five-Year Review process in August 2015 and it will be completed by September 2016. The findings of the Five- Year Review will be available for public review after September 2016 at: Noel Wien Library in Fairbanks; Fort Wainwright Post Library; and Directorate of Public Works CERCLA Library, The Warrior Zone is hosting a Halo 5 Guardians Tournament on April 9th. building 3023, on Fort Wainwright. Doors open at 3 p.m., tournament starts at 5 p.m. Must be 18 years and These three libraries contain detailed old and be a DoD ID card holder. We will have door prizes and giveaways information concerning the selected remedies at throughout the event along with food and drink specials. Fort Wainwright and the soil and ground water contamination addressed by the remedies. Prizes: If you are interested in reviewing the document or if you have any questions regarding the Five- 1st place team: each player of winning team will receive (1) Xbox One with Year Review process, questions may be directed Kinect and (1) Halo 5 Game to the Fort Wainwright Public Affairs Office at 907-353-6779, or via email, at usarmy.wainwright. [email protected]. 2nd place team: each player will receive (1) Halo 5 Game 4 NEWS April 8, 2016 Meanness in the workplace: Part 2 Staff Report barrier between you and your bully like to consider that the bully boss is in a to get their people to treat each other with Army Substance Abuse Program a policeman using his hand to say stop; power position over you. In this case, dignity and respect; and more specifically, or say something short like, “Please consider keeping good documentation. to find the bullies poisoning their In Part 1, we provided some stop and let me work,” or “Stop talking When documenting, stick to the facts organization and convince them to stop descriptions of workplace abuse and please.” Never escalate the bullying and not your emotions. Your next step – or fire them. Think about it – increased its effects on staff who experience the since shouting counter insults or yelling may be to reach out to the next person productivity, improved communication, bullying or even witness it. In Part might end up getting you in trouble or in the hierarchy above your boss with a renewed spirit of collaboration, 2, we’ll provide some responses to making the situation worse. Use a calm your documentation and facts. If nothing more employee engagement, happier handling this type of dysfunctional and collected tone of voice and tell the changes or the situation becomes worse, employees, happier management, less behavior. Unfortunately, there isn’t one person to stop as if you were talking to you may have to consider consulting an turnover – the positives go on and on. easy answer. a dog chewing on a slipper. Shrug off attorney. They’ve only got the power you give Don’t let negative and toxic people silly accusations and confidently refute Sometimes the best thing an employee them rent space in your head – raise the rent the more serious ones. can do is escape to another job. To Employees who are inclined to and kick them out If people treat you meanly and poorly, prevent good employees from leaving, bully need to know that there are real If you choose to stand up for yourself, don’t take it personally; it says nothing bosses and their organizations may find consequences for their behavior. The do it when you’re not emotionally about you and a lot about them that it’s more important to eliminate the company’s commitment to a positive and charged by the situation. Approach the No matter the reason, when someone negative than to accentuate the positive. respectful work environment cannot be bully and be assertive but not aggressive is mean to you, your feelings of hurt The higher the level of self-esteem just talk – there must be swift, decisive, about what is bothering you. Equally and anger are real. Even after those the more likely one will be to treat others concrete actions. Managers need to important is to focus solely on the bully’s feelings subside, something else lingers with respect and kindness be trained to respond appropriately to behavior and not the person. You’re – a sense of detachment. If you’re hurt Organizations can promote a no- complaints. And managers need to bringing this to their attention to put them enough, you protect yourself by caring gossip culture and enforce rules. walk the talk and demonstrate respectful on notice that their behavior is not okay less. As you numb the pain, you deaden They can educate managers and staff behavior themselves. with you and you’d like it to stop. Also, the very sensations that allow you to about these issues. It is ultimately Most of the work avoiding a negative you have to determine which battles are savor work and enjoy life. For your the responsibility of leadership to and disrespectful workplace environment worth fighting and which ones aren’t. own wellbeing, let the anger go through promote civility. Sometimes leadership must be done from the top of the To deal with a bully you have to be exercise or talking to a trusted friend is the cause either through their own organization down. The key to avoiding the opposite of their cowardice – you or advisor outside of work. And find a acts of meanness or by permitting an this type of workplace environment is to have to be brave. Bullies love to get a way to neutralize your experience and let environment and culture that allows establish and continually support a strong reaction, in fact, your reaction of pain, go of the toxins. Remind yourself that it. Health and wellness policies must and consistent culture that stops the sadness, and anger is the fuel that keeps you can’t control when other people are address anti-bullying protocols and they inclination to bully before the behavior them going. You cannot give them mean, but you can choose how to react must be supported by management and starts, whether from fellow employees or the reaction they want. Ever. Vent to to it. taken seriously. Workplace bullying is from management. someone you trust, walk away, and rise Love thy neighbor and try to pick thy a costly epidemic, and the onus is on Management has to take the lead. above the disrespect. You might not be neighborhood management to establish and enforce a Keep in mind that a lot of bullying may in control of their behavior, but you’re Keep a record of all bullying events. strong, consistent culture that stops the be covert and may not be visible to always in control of yours. And bravery Record the name of your tormentor and inclination to bully before the behavior company leadership until the damage will always win. You’re good at what the method of torment. Record specific starts. has been done. Managers must address you do and you know it. Don’t let the times, dates, locations, and witnesses. Even if managers do recognize the bullying behaviors immediately. While bullies confuse you. Collecting documentation is the most bullying behavior, they may be hesitant to it’s easy to sit back and hope for the best Always, always, always consider the important and concrete way to get the address it. That’s where the rubber meets and that your employees will work it out source bullying to stop when you take the the road in terms of the organization’s among themselves, it won’t. Never let Stick to the facts. Take action and issue to your superiors or a legal team. commitment to a positive and respectful a problem fester among your employees tell the bully to stop. This is, of course, Additionally, journaling will help you workforce. An organization has to have if you want a productive, healthy, and more difficult than it sounds so keep a get your feelings expressed and figure zero-tolerance around bullying – no effective work environment. few simple gestures and statements in out for yourself what you’re dealing matter who the bully is, or how high up mind when you’re being bullied. For with. they are in the organization’s hierarchy. example, put your hands up, creating a If your bully is the boss, you need A company’s No. 1 priority should be Wretched man that I am

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Shawn E. McCammon Fort Wainwright Garrison Chaplain

“Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me a good and righteous from this body of death? Thanks be to God through person and he struggles Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law with shame. He struggles of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the with shame because of law of sin. There is therefore now no condemnation the sinful acts he yet for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the wrestles with in this life. Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the How many of us have is known by another name. The Apostle Paul calls law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, ringing within our own ears similar cries to the Lord? him “condemnation.” But as much as Paul struggles weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his “Oh God, I am so wretched!” “I am confident that with a shame of his own, he leans even harder on a own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he I don’t deserve life.” “If anyone truly knew me as I commitment to reality. This is not just his reality. This condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous am I would die the loneliest death.” “I am not good is our reality and the reality of the many generations requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who enough, I will never be good enough and all of life between us and him. This is true truth, the likes of walk not according to the flesh but according to the proves to me that this is true.” “I know that it won’t which not even Satan, with all of his demon armies, Spirit.” be long before I am found out to be the wretch I know could destroy. These words came from Romans Chapters 7 and 8 I am and when that happens I will be abandoned With equal intensity, Paul shouts out the truth. and the mouth of Paul the Apostle himself. He is not and I deserve nothing less!” At the very least, to There is therefore now no condemnation for those wrestling with any sickness or temporary trouble or be found out means to sacrifice our own sense of who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of persecution. If he had cried out during any of these pride, pleasures, power or false securities. These may life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin things we would not be surprised. But it is while seem like too high a price, but Paul himself models and death. For God has done what the law, weakened he is enforcing truth drawn from his own inward what freedom surrender brings. His inheritance for by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in experience; he realizes the bitterness of the spiritual surrendering his pride was freedom from shame and he the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned conflict, that his language cannot be restrained within wants the same thing for you and for me. sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement the limits of calm reasoning, and he erupts with the These heartbreaking cries have resounded through of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not exclamation, “O wretched man,” etc. generations of men and women just like you. They according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Some scholars have been so shocked as to call this If you have been set free by Jesus Christ, then you a miserable chapter, and have shifted the difficulty and I walk according to the Spirit. And by walking by passing it on one side. Others have adopted the There is extraordinary in the Spirit, we have the authority to tell the lies of notion that he is here describing, not his actual state, shame to go to hell. but the condition of an unregenerate man like he was There is extraordinary power in vulnerability, but once. These ideas, however, are not dealing with the power in vulnerability, it is not always easy to practice. For this reason, I reality of Paul’s situation. Please hear this if nothing encourage each of you to do two things 1) As you else is heard: mental, emotional and spiritual fitness but it is not always easy to wake in the morning, before you put your feet on is commitment to reality at all costs, even that of the ground, declare out loud: “I am a child of the our pride. Paul here is very willing to lay aside any practice. Most High King!” Leave yourself a note on your pretense of pleasure or power or security based on nightstand, if it helps you remember. And 2) This is earthly things. the harder one; find a trusted friend and tell him or her The expression of the preceding verse, “I delight about your shame. When I was in junior high school, in the Law of God,” and the change of tense from are not new but come from the mouth of the evil I remember conducting an experiment with mold. the past to the present after the thirteenth verse, are one himself. These lies are spoken to you and me We placed a piece of bread in the window, one in the indications that he is speaking from a current state from our common enemy. His name is shame and refrigerator, and another in the back of the cabinet. If of mind. Please hear the implications of this. He is he lives to seek, kill, and destroy. In this text, he you’re familiar with mold, you’ll know that the piece of bread in the back of the cabinet grew mold first and it grew it in large amounts! The same is true with shame. The more we attempt to be secretive about it and hide it away so that no one can see it, the more mold it will grow in our lives and the more ill we will become because of it. Do not hide away your shame, expose it. Turn the light on and walk in the freedom of keeping no secrets. When you tell about those lies that work so hard to bind you, they will begin to lose their power and you will find yourself not walking in fear but according to the Spirit where courage and freedom reign. 5 April 8, 2016 NEWS History Snapshot

L. Amber Phillippe Landscape Historian, DPW

A1946 photo of a B-29 in flight over Alaska. The “Amiable Amazon” was the first Boeing B-29 Superfortress in Alaska. It was assigned to the Cold Weather Test Detachment during World War II. Nose Art was common on American aircraft during World War II with designs ranging far and wide in subject matter. Some, as depicted here, bore scantily clad women, while others bore cartoon characters, patriotic American sym- bols, animals, symbols of luck such as horseshoes or dice, or symbols of mortality such as the grim reaper. References to home towns, mov- ies, famous songs or portraits of female movie stars were also popular. Like historic photos? Check out our Pinterest page for more at www. pinterest.com/fwacultural/. (File photo, Fort Wainwright’s Directorate of Public Works)

Health of Force report wakeup call for improving readiness David Vergun phane. People, kids especially, Army News Service are more apt to use what they can see right away. Keep the Obesity and overweight metrics, along with health unhealthy food wrapped in indicators like tobacco use, injuries, substance abuse something opaque like alumi- and the Performance Triad were among topics at a con- num foil. ference last week discussing the inaugural "Health of The goal for fruits and the Force" report. vegetables, she added, should The HOF report, released at the end of 2015, pro- be eight servings per day, or vides Army leaders, including installation commanders, about at least half of all food a starting point regarding where best to invest resources consumed. Teyhen said she ad- to help Soldiers lead healthier lives, and consequently, vises people to eat their fruits improve combat readiness, said Col. Deydre Teyhen, as- and vegetables first, so they're sistant deputy chief of staff, Army Public Health Center. already to some degree sati- That report, she said during a media roundtable con- ated before consuming other ducted from the Office of the Army Surgeon General things like meats or dairy. in Falls Church, Virginia, March 16, is similar to, but A trick to getting children much more comprehensive than "The State of Obesity: to eat healthy foods, she said, Better Policies for a Healthier America" report, issued would be to ask them what by the non-profit Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Popeye would eat, before the 2014. waitress comes. Kids tend to Besides obesity and overweight metrics, the HOF pick healthier choices. report measures Soldiers' three Performance Triad ele- For a group of adults, a sim- ments: sleep, activity and nutrition per the Army Global ilar trick would be to mention Assessment Tool, or GAT 2.0. It also takes into account in passing that "this place has other health indicators like hospital admissions, chronic the best salmon salad I've ever diseases and medical readiness. eaten," Teyhen offered. That Taking all measurements into account, the report really influences others. then provides a detailed breakdown, installation by in- Once people start altering stallation of those factors, with an overall health rating their behaviors, she said, it broken down by categories. quickly becomes engrained With that valuable data in hand, Teyhen said it's now into their thinking and habits. up to the installations and commands to see what they're For example, they start crav- doing well and what needs improving. For example, she ing fruits and vegetables over said if one installation is doing really well on a health cupcakes. factor, like say, fewer smokers, but is doing poorly on One thing "we never do," The Health of the Force report provides Army leaders, including installa- sleep, then she said she encourages those installations or she added, "is to tell people tion commanders, a starting point regarding where best to invest resourc- commands to share what they think the factors are that they can't eat cupcakes. It's es to help Soldiers lead healthier lives, and consequently, improve combat are making the metrics go up or down. about positive reinforcement, readiness, said Col. Deydre Teyhen, assistant deputy chief of staff, Army The vehicle for this exchange of information, she not telling people what they Public Health Center. (Photo illustration by Peggy Frierson) said, could be the Community Health Promotion Coun- can't do." cil, chaired by the senior mission commander on each The Army is currently installation. The councils normally meet quarterly to working to put healthier foods The Army Medical Command is now in the process discuss readiness issues. in vending machines and dining facilities on post, Tey- of trying to create smoke-free campuses across the med- The medical treatment facilities would not be in the hen said. ical facilities Army-wide, he said. best position to utilize the HOF report, since they on av- A good news story, he said, is that Soldiers at Fort erage see one Soldier just 100 minutes a year. That's not ACTIVITY Bliss, Texas, have lower tobacco usage than in the sur- really enough time to address health factors that could Teyhen found an interesting data comparison in the rounding community. Perhaps they have solutions that impact them since most of that time would be spent report regarding physical activity. installations could implement. simply diagnosing and treating a problem. That's why At Fort Riley, Kansas, Soldiers do better at strength utilizing the HOF should start with leadership, she said. exercises than they do at aerobic ones. The opposite SLEEP Barbara Agen Ryan, a retired Army officer, health is true for Fort Campbell, however. Commanders, she Dr. Amy M. Millikan Bell, medical advisor, Army strategist and lead for Communications, Education, & said, might want to tweak the mixture of physical train- Public Health Center, said another big health issue for Training System for the Health & Performance Triad, ing to provide better balance. Soldiers is sleep. Soldiers are getting much less sleep OTSG, said the goal of the HOF report is to "provide The Army would ideally like physical education re- than the average American, Bell said. Only about 15 commanders with data-driven information that can help installed in public schools nationwide, as that impacts percent are getting the recommended seven or eight proiritize efforts and influence resources to produce cul- the quality of health recruits have coming in, she said, hours. ture change; the HOF report is intended to facilitate per- adding that she hopes the HOF report helps influence Lack of sleep contributes to accidents, poor deci- sonal health readiness and create environments where decision makers at the national level. sion-making and other types of errors that degrade read- the healthy is the easy choice." Lt. Col. Robert C. Oh, physician lead for Perfor- iness, she said. While there are times during an operation People don't get up in the morning wanting to be un- mance Triad, OTSG, said musculoskeletal injuries are when Soldiers cannot get adequate sleep, they should be healthy, she said. However, their environment often in- a huge problem for the Army, accounting for 76 percent afforded the extra sleep time during non-critical periods. fluences the choices they make. of all Soldiers deemed non-deployable. Fort Riley set up sleep day rooms where Soldiers can In any given year, about 55 percent of Soldiers re- go to nap in the middle of the day. Even a short nap NUTRITION ceive such an injury, accounting for some 10 million improved their overall situational awareness, she said. For example, if vending machines with junk food in limited duty days per year, he said. Meanwhile at Fort Carson, Colorado, the unit them are readily available, that's what they'll choose, By comparison, the rates for those types of injuries changed its physical training sessions to the afternoon Teyhen said. Or, if food in the dining facility is fatty or for college athletes is just 25 percent, he said, noting instead of early morning so Soldiers could get their sugary, that's what they'll eat. that lower overall fitness of Soldiers and overweight is- sleep. This had a secondary benefit of giving parents the Teyhen provided some examples of what some in- sues are likely to be the biggest contributing factors for opportunity to have breakfast with their children. It was stallations have done to alter this environment. that discrepancy. a huge success, she added. Some installations have invited local farmers to bring their fresh produce on-post and set up farmers markets, TOBACCO she said. Tobacco products are also hurting Soldier readiness, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, moved its dining facility Oh said. salad bar closer to the entrance and that alone increased Use of tobacco and the smokeless variety for Sol- consumption of salads by 24 percent, she said. They diers is high and impacts readiness, he said. also moved the dessert bar farther away and consump- tion for that went down 17 percent. The dining facility personnel basically copied what stores do with product placement for greater sales of higher-priced goods, Teyhen added. Another thing that Fort Campbell did was move the smoking shack farther away, she said. That alone dra- matically decreased smoking -- just because it made it less convenient for smokers to get there. Besides altering the environment, another approach to help people make healthier choices, Teyhen said, is to provide them helpful information. For instance, keep healthy food in a clear bowl or wrapped in cello- 6 NEWS April 8, 2016 Month of the Military Child April marks the national observance of the Month of the Military Child (MOMC), during which the Department of Defense and communities across the country honor military children and youth. Fort Wainwright Child, Youth and School Services honored the commitment, contributions and sacrifices Army children and youth make to our nation through the strength they provide our Soldiers and families during the MOMC Carnival, April 2, at the School Age Center. Five hundred and seventy-two attendees partici- pated in numerous family-friendly activities that included carnival games, archery, crafts, a fishing pond, obstacle course, and photo booth. “Our children and youth are strong, resilient and equipped to adapt to present and future changes,” said Bobbie Jones, director of Parent and Outreach Ser- vices. Contact Parent Central Services at 353-7713 to learn more about how CYS Services can help Army Families maintain their mission readiness. (All photos courtesy of CYSS) 7 April 8, 2016 NEWS National Guard and State Defense Force participate in Alaska Shield 2016

Staff Sgt. Balinda O’Neal Dresel Guardsmen from the 297th BFSB, with 134th Public Affairs Detachment assistance from the ASDF, provided communications support; and the 297th The state of Alaska held an emergen- BFSB, with help from the Air National cy response exercise in communities Guard’s 168th Wing, also assisted with throughout the state March 31 through post shooting mortuary affairs. April 2. Nearly 150 Airmen and Soldiers The city of Palmer was notionally from the Alaska National Guard and evacuated in response to a simulated members of the Alaska State Defense Hazmat incident of a tanker truck carry- Force teamed up with other members of ing 13,000 gallons of liquid sulfuric acid, the Department of Military and Veterans which collided with a bus at the Palmer Affairs during Alaska Shield 2016. fairgrounds. Alaska Guardsmen with the The exercise included a plane crash 38th Troop Command’s 103rd Weapons in the North Slope Borough due to a of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team cyber-attack. Upon request for support provided Hazmat response to include from the state, 36 Guardsmen from the survey, decontamination and communi- 297th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, cations. The 297th Military Police Com- provided transportation, security, shel- pany assisted local law enforcement by ter and medical support to the simulated providing security at the point of distri- plane crash in the vicinity of Barrow. bution, the local hospital and a tempo- Simultaneously, the Division of rary shelter. UH-60 Black Hawk helicop- Homeland Security and Emergency Man- ters from 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation, agement’s State Emergency Operation were used to provide notional casualty Amy Bohmbach, a Palmer Fire Department firefighter, assesses simulated casu- Center was stood up, housing personnel evacuation support. Medical personnel alty, Alaska State Defense Force Staff Sgt. Steven Flippen, April 2, at the Alaska from numerous agencies in a central lo- from civilian and government agencies State Fairgrounds during exercise Alaska Shieald 2016. Area first responders cation to consolidate and streamline in- worked to help sustain simulated casual- exercised mass-casualty response during a simulated crash of a passenger train teragency coordination for the response. ties. Approximately 20 members of the into a school bus. (Photo by Sgt. David Bedard, U.S. Army National Guard PAO) The National Guard also stood up a Joint Alaska State Defense Force provided Operations Center to respond to requests assistance with casualty evacuation and for and coordination of Air and Army medical support. Guard assets and the ASDF. Members of the Mongolian Minis- Participating organizations later be- try of Defense and Mongolian Nation- gan to receive reports about an active al Emergency Management Agency shooter at a high school in Cordova. observed how the AKNG, ASDF and

Sgt. Joseph St. Germain (left) and Staff Sgt. Andrew Markham, both Soldiers of the 103rd Civil Support Team, Alaska National Guard, close a valve on an Alaska Railroad water tender, April 2, at the Alaska State Fairgrounds during exercise Alaska Shield 2016. The tender served as the source of a simulated sulfuric acid leak, necessitating the skills of the 103rd CST, an organization composed of Soldiers and Air National Guardsmen. (Photo by Sgt. David Bedard, U.S. Army National Guard PAO)

Alaska State Defense Force Lt. Col. David Stevens, ASDF deputy chief infor- DHS&EM participated in the exercise the state practiced a variety of emergen- mation officer, monitors the satellite uplink for the ASDF Field Emergency Op- by visiting Alaska Shield events on Joint cy scenarios including Craig, Fairbanks, erations Center, April 2, at the Alaska State Fairgrounds during exercise Alaska Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchor- Kenai Peninsula Borough, Ketchikan, Shield 2016. The operations center also includes HF and Alaska Mobile Radio age, Palmer and Wasilla. Kodiak, North Pole, Sitka and Valdez. communications. (Photo by Sgt. David Bedard, U.S. Army National Guard PAO) Several other communities throughout Fuels Airmen hold training for Fort Wainwright Soldiers Airman 1st Class of the fuels management team Cassandra Whitman and see the differences from 354th Fighter Wing PAO service to service.” Tech. Sgt. Zachary Pletcher, Fuels Airmen from the 354th the 354th LRS NCO in charge Logistics Readiness Squad- of fuels distribution, explained ron held a training opportunity most elements of the fuels flight March 1 for 14 Soldiers from were present at the training. Fort Wainwright. The various sections include The Wainwright Soldiers of- the fuels service center, preven- U.S. Airmen and Soldiers took a break from training for a group photo, March 1, at Eielson Air ten send fuel samples to Eielson Force Base. Airmen from the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operations flight gave tative maintenance, fuels dis- briefings on the different sections of the flight and how they differ from the Army’s fuels operations. to be tested by the Airmen be- tribution, fuels laboratory and (Photo by Staff Sgt. William White, 354th Fighter Wing PAO) cause they don’t have the same fixed facilities. Each section had capabilities as the Eielson labo- an Airman present to teach the trained all the way through to Obiacoro, the 354th LRS fuels who are still relatively new to ratories. soldiers what they do. work in each different section.” operations section chief. the Air Force the responsibility “We wanted to focus on total “They were impressed with Throughout the training, Smith went on to explain the to single handedly take care of force,” said Senior Master Sgt. the differences,” said Smith. the Airmen could see the vast Soldiers were most impressed our mission.” differences between the two that even the newest Airmen The training served to break branches and gained a better on the team are a subject matter down barriers between the two understanding of how they help expert at what they do and with branches. the Army accomplish its tactical the amount of responsibility the Smith explained even though mission. Airmen receive right from the the two bases are relatively “We have a more technical start. close in distance, fuels person- mission,” Pletcher said. “They “Senior Airman Andre nel weren’t sure what each oth- were very impressed by the Brown is in charge of quality er did to the fullest extent until technical side. Their fuels sec- control of 80 million dollars’ now. tions are different from one an- worth of fuels,” Smith said. “It “The lab deals hands on with other. The lab is different from touched them that these Airmen the Army,” said Senior Airman the ground fuels and the avi- are so technically trained and Andre Brown, a 354th LRS ation section is separate from competent.” fuels laboratory technician. “I both of those.” While speaking with the Sol- never realized how separated During the discussion time, diers, Staff Sgt. William Hunter, they were. Each battalion sends Pletcher explained it was en- a 354th LRS fuels distribution us samples, so we get to know Staff Sgt. Robert McGee, Sgt. Winford Pollard and Sgt. Ronald lightening to learn what the supervisor, said one of the big- the Soldiers. They talk with Spencer from Fort Wainwright’s 25th Brigade Support Battalion, soldiers do on a daily basis and gest things the Soldiers noticed us about searching for better Alpha Company exchange fuel operation processes with Air- how they handle their fuels op- is that just one Airman goes out equipment even though a differ- men from the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron on Eielson erations. in a fuel truck on a delivery. ent section on Fort Wainwright Air Force Base. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Crain, 354th The bouncing back and forth “Airman 1st Class Kyle has the specific equipment they Fighter Wing PAO) from branch to branch was a Grow is an operator,” Hunter might need. I think they learned great opportunity for both sides explained. “When he goes out, that things can be simplified.” Chad Smith, the 354th LRS fu- “They have certain sections that to learn how each completed it’s just him. When the Army Making personal connections els operations superintendent. do different things, whereas we their respective missions. sends Soldiers out, it’s the op- is a good asset to both services, “We have different objectives do everything that encompass- “Everyone in the fuels man- erator and another body to com- Pletcher said. It puts both sides than the Army. We wanted to es fuels management as one agement team is a subject matter plete the delivery. They were at ease and makes interactions show them the different aspects goal, one team. Our Airmen are expert,” said Master Sgt. Archie amazed that we give Airmen more comfortable. 8 COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 8, 2016 Fort Wainwright

Friday – April 8 building 3205. Call 353-1087. Class, noon to 12:45 p.m., Physical Homework Help Power Hour, 4:30 Support Group Parenting When Sin- Fitness Centers, building 3709. Call to 5:30 p.m., Youth Center, building gle, noon to 1:30 p.m., Soldier and Rock ’N Bowl, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., 353-7223. 4109. Call 361-5437. Family Assistance Center, building Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, build- 3414. Call 353-7515. ing 3702. Call 353-2654. Homework Help Power Hour, 4:30 Fitness Class Zumba, 7:15 to 8:15 to 5:30 p.m., Youth Center, building p.m., Physical Fitness Centers, Homework Help Power Hour, 4:30 Fitness Class Zumba, 10:15 to 11:15 4109. Call 361-5437. building 3709. Call 353-7223. to 5:30 p.m., Youth Center, building a.m., Physical Fitness Centers, 4109. Call 361-5437. building 3709. Call 353-7223. Trivia Night, 7 to 9 p.m., Warrior Friday – April 15 Zone, building 3205. Call 353-1087. Homework Help Power Hour, 4:30 Cosmic Bowling, 9 p.m. to 12:30 Sunday – April 10 to 5:30 p.m., Youth Center, building a.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, Board Game Night, noon to 9 p.m., Fitness Class Zumba, 7:15 to 8:15 4109. Call 361-5437. building 3702. Call 353-2654. Warrior Zone, building 3205. Call p.m., Physical Fitness Centers, 353-1087. building 3709. Call 353-7223. Cosmic Bowling, 9 p.m. to 12:30 Saturday – April 9 a.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, Women in the Wilderness Snowma- Monday – April 11 Wednesday – April 13 building 3702. Call 353-2654. chine Trip, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Outdoor Homework Help Power Hour, 4:30 Homework Help Power Hour, 4:30 Recreation, building 4050. Call 361- to 5:30 p.m., Youth Center, building to 5:30 p.m., Youth Center, building Saturday – April 16 6349. 4109. Call 361-5437. 4109. Call 361-5437. Fitness Class Cycling, 10 to 11 a.m., Physical Fitness Centers, building Health, Fitness and Wellness Fair, Monday Movie Marathon, noon to 9 Fitness Class Zumba, 7:15 to 8:15 3709. Call 353-7223. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Physical Fitness p.m., Warrior Zone, building 3205. p.m., Physical Fitness Centers, Centers, building 3709. Call 353- Call 353-1087. building 3709. Call 353-7223. Fitness Class Zumba, 10:15 to 11:15 7223. a.m., Physical Fitness Centers, Fitness Class Zumba, 7:15 to 8:15 Thursday – April 14 building 3709. Call 353-7223. Fitness Class Cycling, 10 to 11 a.m., p.m., Physical Fitness Centers, Fitness Class Cycling, 6:30 a.m. to Physical Fitness Centers, building building 3709. Call 353-7223. 7:30 a.m., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and 6 Rock ’N Bowl, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., 3709. Call 353-7223. to 7 p.m., Physical Fitness Centers, Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, build- Tuesday – April 12 building 3709. Call 353-7223. ing 3702. Call 353-2654. Fitness Class Zumba, 10:15 to 11:15 Fitness Class Cycling, 6:30 a.m. to a.m., Physical Fitness Centers, 7:30 a.m., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and 6 Hour of Power Group Strength Sunday – April 17 building 3709. Call 353-7223. to 7 p.m., Physical Fitness Centers, Class, noon to 12:45 p.m., Physical Board Game Night, noon to 9 p.m., building 3709. Call 353-7223. Fitness Centers, building 3709. Call Warrior Zone, building 3205. Call Xbox Halo 5 Tournament, tourna- 353-7223. 353-1087. ment starts at 5 p.m., Warrior Zone, Hour of Power Group Strength

that’s open from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday. For Sunday at 10:30 a.m. IN BRIEF more information, call 353-6223. Northern Lights Chapel is located on the corner of Rhineland and Luzon Avenue, building 3430. FORT WAINWRIGHT NEEDS ASSESSMENT ARCTIC SERGEANTS MAJOR ASSOCIATION SURVEY: PARTICIPATION NEEDED SCHOLARSHIP PRESCRIBED BURNS Army Community Service (ACS) needs to gather It is open season for the Arctic Sergeants Major As- The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Ser- important information from you in order to deliver the sociation Scholarship program. These scholarships are vice will assist the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Wain- most effective programs and services to your military awarded on the basis of academic achievement, citi- wright with the coordination and implementation of community. It is important that the data is representa- zenship and personal merit. This year the ASMA will multiple prescribed fires in the Donnelly Training Area, tive of all Service Members and their Families, Retirees award two $500 scholarships. The ASMA is a nonprofit Yukon Training Area and Fort Wainwright Main Post and Civilians on this installation. The survey is strictly organization with the objective of supporting Soldiers, from March 12 through May 31. The purpose is to re- confidential. Completion of the survey will take less government and civilian organizations, Fort Wain- duce the potential for wildfire and eliminate dried grass than 20 minutes and there are no known risks to provid- wright and surrounding community. Selection is based build up. The prescribed fires also help to increase train- ing this information. www.armymwr.com/ACS-survey/ on an essay, school and community involvement, vol- ing opportunities in support of military readiness. The unteer and work accomplishments, and a personal rec- prescribed fires follow federally approved burn plans AER SCHOLARSHIP ommendation letter. Applications may be obtained by and open burn approvals from the Alaska Department Army Emergency Relief (AER) provides schol- emailing a request to [email protected] or con- of Environmental Conservation. The Bureau of Land arships for dependent children and spouses of Active tacting one of the Active Duty CSM/SGMs stationed at Management Alaska Fire Service will assist the US Duty, Retired, and deceased Army Soldiers. Applica- Fort Wainwright or Fort Greely. Applications will be Army Alaska in conducting multiple prescribed burns tions and instructions are available on the AER website submitted through email no later than May 31, 2016. in the Yukon Training Area, approximately fifteen miles for the MG James Ursano and Spouse Education Assis- All applications must be signed. east of Fairbanks. Ignition on the Moose Creek Project tance Scholarship Programs. The deadline for receipt Area is planned as early as Saturday, April 9th and may of applications and supporting documents is May 1, EMERGENCY INFORMATION continue through Sunday, June 5th as weather condi- 2016. Scholarships are based on need and most appli- The security environment in which we live, work tions permit. If you have questions or concerns, please cants qualify for assistance. For the 2015-2016 academ- and play today is complex and significantly different contact the UYT Dispatch Center at the Alaska Fire ic year, AER awarded over $9 Million in scholarships than it was a decade ago. Civil and military authorities Service at (907) 356-5554. Please visit the AICC Situa- to more than 4000 recipients. The average award was rely on members of their communities to provide a safe tion Report for daily updates at fire.ak.blm.gov/content/ $1,800 for Spouses and $2,500 for Children. Award environment by reporting suspicious activities. It is also aicc/sitreport/current.pdf amounts vary each year based on the total number of important to understand that everyone has a personal complete applications and approved budget amount. responsibility for their own safety and security as well OFF-LIMITS Visit the website www.aerhq.org for more information. as that of their families. Be a responsible communi- The following establishments are off-limits to mili- ty member by being vigilant, being a sensor, reporting tary personnel assigned or attached to Fort Wainwright STARS AND STRIPES LOOKING FOR YOUR suspicious activities and remaining safe. Report emer- and Eielson Air Force Base until further notice. Service STORY FOR MOMC gency information to 911 and report non-emergency in- members are on notice that failure to comply may result Stars and Strips is celebrating April’s “Month of the formation to 353-7710. in disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of Mili- Military Child” by gathering stories about life as a mil- tary Justice (UCMJ). itary child! “With April being Month of the Military JOBS Child, we are asking you in the Pacific and European In search of a new job? Fort Wainwright is looking Mr. Rock and Roll theaters to tell us your story. And if you do, your story for you! Visit www.usajobs.gov for a full listing of fed- 1452 Cushman Street will run on this site and our community papers through- eral jobs. out the month of April.” http://stripesrewards.com/mil- Fairbanks, AK 99701 itarychild/ CHAPEL SERVICES Southern Lights Mr. Rock and Roll II SOUTHERN CROSS TRAFFIC INFLUX/ Catholic Mass 2016 College Road CLOSURES Sunday at 9 a.m. and Monday at 6:30 p.m. Fairbanks, AK 99701 Starting mid-April, there will be an influx of con- Southern Lights Chapel is located on the corner of tractor personnel/vehicles involved in the construction Neely Road and 8th Street, building 4107. project at Southern Cross Infills. The road closure/traf- Smokin Deals fic diversion date on 6th St. will depend on weather Northern Lights 2301 S. Cushman Street conditions, is expected to be less than six hours long, Divine (Liturgical) Service Fairbanks, AK 99701 and will be determined once the project gets closer to Sunday at 8:30 a.m. April 14. The actual date and re-routing information Protestant Service Still Smoking Tobacco and Gifts will be sent out as soon as possible. 516 Old Steese Highway TAX ASSISTANCE CENTER Fairbanks, AK 99701 Fort Wainwright’s Tax Assistance Center is open and ready to serve active-duty and military retirees from The Smoke Shop all branches and their Family members with their 2015 334 Old Steese Highway personal income tax returns. Before heading to the Tax Fairbanks, AK 99701 Assistance Center, don’t forget to bring all necessary tax information, including but not limited to your So- cial Security Card or Tax ID, military ID, banking in- The Scentz formation such as routing and account numbers, W2 1600 Block S. Cushman Forms and all other income records for 2015. Please Fairbanks, AK 99701 note that the center can only process simple tax returns. The Tax Assistance Center is located in building 1051, 49er Club Suite 9, near the law center on the north side of Fort 4625 Old Airport Way Wainwright. Walk-in hours of operation are: Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., Fairbanks, AK 99709 Thursday noon to 7 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 353-2613. Club Show Girls 4625 Old Airport Way CHENA BEND CLUBHOUSE Fairbanks, AK 99709 The Chena Bend Clubhouse is open for business. The Pro Shop and golf simulators are currently open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Equipment rent- The Higher Calling Club al and league sign-up is already underway! Fronterra 301 1st Avenue at Chena Bend is open Friday through Sunday from 11 Fairbanks, AK 99701 a.m. to 8 p.m. with tasty items ranging from burgers to prime rib specials. Looking for a place to wind down after a long day? The Clubhouse also boasts a full bar April 8, 2016 9

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Dependents of military members from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, wait to disembark from a C-17 Globemaster III after landing at Baltimore Washington International Airport, Md., April 1. Defense Department dependents in Adana, Izmir and Mugla, Turkey, were given an ordered departure by the State Department and Secretary of Defense. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee, U.S. Air Force) Families ordered to leave Turkey arriving in US Staff Sgt. Christopher Gross Air Force News Service

Military dependents and pets began arriving at Balti- more Washington International Airport, Maryland, March 31, following an ordered departure of Defense Department depen- dents due to security concerns in some areas of Turkey. Dependents arriving at BWI were flown on Air Mobility Command’s C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and various charted flights departing from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Once at BWI, the family members went to connecting flights, waited for a flight, or made other travel arrangements. Airmen from Detachment 1, 305th Aerial Port Squadron, stationed at the airport, played a key role in ensuring a smooth transition. During the “special assigned airlift missions,” Lt. Col. Bary Flack, the 305th APS command- er, said he was thrilled with how his team assisted families. The Amelia McNab, 2, sleeps on the seat inside of a C-17 Globemaster III at Baltimore Washington International Airport, Md., April 1. Airmen coordinated with nu- Amelia is the daughter of two military parents. Defense Department dependents in Adana, Izmir and Mugla, Turkey, were given an ordered departure by the State Department and Secretary of Defense. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee, U.S. Air Force) merous agencies and commands at Ramstein AB and BWI. Aworked with the USO to offer “The partnership with the a seamless transition from the BWI airport authorities has terminal to the USO facility. been outstanding,” Flack said. Within the USO, families and “They’ve been great partners, individuals had the opportunity to see not only how our folks to enjoy some of its amenities, adapted but the airports’ adapt- including TV, computer access, ed.” Wi-Fi, gaming systems, free Several other airport agen- snacks and more. Several local cies, including the USO and restaurants also provided food Red Cross, assisted passengers over the past few days, giving as they traveled through the air- away hundreds of meals. port. “This is what we do in terms Red Cross staff members of service to the armed forces,” helped in a variety of ways as Fowler said. “People know us families exited the terminals. mostly for emergency commu- Comfort kits, which included nications, but we try to make hygiene products, infant dia- sure that we are as available as pers, and dog and cat food for (much as) possible for our ser- Dependents of military members from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, disembark from a C-17 Globemas- people with pets, were made vice men and women and their ter III after landing at Baltimore Washington International Airport, Md., April 1. Defense Department dependents in Adana, Izmir and Mugla, Turkey, were given an ordered departure by the State De- available. families.” The Red Cross even pro- partment and Secretary of Defense. The aircraft is assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Other commands participat- Charleston, S.C. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee, U.S. Air Force) vided more than 20 hotel ing in the care of the military rooms for families who had to families included U. S. Trans- Retired Lt. Col. Michael spend the night as they waited portation Command, U. S. to resume traveling. Needham surprises his Northern Command and U. S. niece, Megan Croot and Brittany Fowler, the spokes- Army North (Fifth Army). Each her children when they woman for the American Red command coordinated actions arrived at Baltimore Cross of the Chesapeake Re- to ensure people going through Washington Internation- gion, said her team’s job was to this event were treated with the al Airport, Md., April 1. make this time a little bit easier best personal service possible. Defense Department dependents in Ad- for those departing from Adana, U.S. European Command Izmir and Mugla, Turkey, in- ana, Izmir and Mugla, officials announced March 29 Turkey, were given an cluding Incirlik AB. that this move does not signify ordered departure by “We know they’ve had a a permanent decision to end ac- the State Department long journey and for them to companied tours in Turkey. and Secretary of De- come out and smile at us and fense. (Photo by Staff just say ‘thank you’ is huge,” Sgt. Andrew Lee, U.S. Fowler said. Air Force) Fowler said her team also 11 April 8, 2016 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Eielson Air Force Base

Friday – April 8 Call 377-2269. ter, building 3125 Eielson AFB, Call 5 p.m. to midnight, Community Cen- Run Class, 6 to 7 a.m., Baker Field 377-2178. ter, building 3310 Eielson AFB, Call House, building 3343 Eielson AFB, Sunday – April 10 377-2642. Call 377-1925. Free Bounce, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eiel- Thrifty Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m., Arctic son City Center, building 3310 Eiel- Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson Bingo, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Eielson City Friday Night Chena Hot Springs Trip, son AFB, Call 377-2642. AFB, Call 377-1129. Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, 5 p.m. to midnight, Community Cen- Call 377-2642. ter, building 3310 Eielson AFB, Call Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Wednesday – April 13 377-2642. (PG-13), 2 p.m., Ernie Walker The- Run Class, 6 to 7 a.m., Baker Field Thunder Alley, 7 to 11 p.m., Arctic ater, building 3309 Eielson AFB, Call House, building 3343 Eielson AFB, Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson Bingo, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Eielson City 377-2269. Call 377-1925. AFB, Call 377-1129. Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2642. Monday – April 11 Anger Management, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday – April 16 Run Class, 6 to 7 a.m., Baker Field Mental Health Conference Room, Free Bounce, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eiel- Thunder Alley, 7 to 11 p.m., Arctic House, building 3343 Eielson AFB, building 3349 Eielson AFB, Call 377- son City Center, building 3310 Eiel- Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson Call 377-1925. 4727. son AFB, Call 377-2642. AFB, Call 377-1129. Move Program (Weight Manage- Wacky Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m., Arc- Kids’ Craft Hour, noon to 1 p.m., Ei- Concussion (PG-13), 7 p.m., Ernie ment), 11 a.m. to noon, Baker Field tic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson elson City Center, building 3310 Eiel- Walker Theater, building 3309 Eiel- House, building 3343 Eielson AFB, AFB, Call 377-1129. son AFB, Call 377-4880 son AFB, Call 377-2269. Call 377-1925. Thursday – April 14 Sunday – April 17 Saturday – April 9 L.I.N.K.S., 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Mental Move Program (Weight Manage- Free Bounce, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eiel- Free Bounce, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eiel- Health Conference Room, building ment), 11 a.m. to noon, Baker Field son City Center, building 3310 Eiel- son City Center, building 3310 Eiel- 3349 Eielson AFB, Call 377-4727. House, building 3343 Eielson AFB, son AFB, Call 377-2642. son AFB, Call 377-2642. Call 377-1925. Introduction to Clay Shooting, 5 to 9 Sunday Funday, 1 to 9 p.m., Arctic Kids’ Craft Hour, noon to 1 p.m., Ei- p.m., Skeet and Trap Range Eielson Friday – April 15 Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson elson City Center, building 3310 Eiel- AFB, Call 377-1232 Run Class, 6 to 7 a.m., Baker Field AFB, Call 377-1129. son AFB, Call 377-4880 House, building 3343 Eielson AFB, Tuesday – April 12 Call 377-1925. Steve Jobs (R), 7 p.m., Ernie Walker Reintegration Briefings, 9:30 a.m., Theater, building 3309 Eielson AFB, Airman and Family Readiness Cen- Friday Night Chena Hot Springs Trip,

wish to utilize the designated area in the facility after PLAYING AT THE ERNIE WALKER THEATER IN BRIEF hours will be required to register their CAC/Fitness The Ernie Walker Theater is now open and playing Access Card and sign a Statement of Understanding/ movies every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Movies FINANCE TIP Assumption of Risk Form. Dependents and retirees are free to all DoD ID holders. So, stop by, grab some Did you know that per the Joint Travel and DoD will be required to obtain a Fitness Access Card from popcorn and enjoy a night at the movies, courtesy of Regulations, mandatory receipts include itemized the Baker Field House in order to gain access through the Eielson Force Support Squadron. For more infor- lodging and travel expenses over $75? Approving the designated entrance. For more information, please mation, call 377-2269. officials may require travelers to provide other receipts contact the Baker Field House at 377-1925. if expenses appear inaccurate, inflated or fraudulent. EIELSON CHAPEL SERVICES EIELSON PHARMACY RECEIVES MEDSAFE The Eielson Air Force Base Chapel team offers a NUTRITIONAL TIP The 354th Medical Group pharmacy has a new way variety of services. Your Chaplain Corps offers Cath- Healthy eating for vegetarians: Make simple chang- to dispose of expired and unused medications. Med- olic and Protestant worship services each week and es; enjoy dishes like pasta primavera, veggie pizza and Safe, a blue receptacle near the pharmacy pick up win- our multi-faith worship center can support the needs vegetable lasagna. dow is a collection point that is secure and meets the of other faith groups. For more information, call us at requirements of the newly updated DEA Controlled 377-2130. THE GREAT ALASKAN CHALLENGE Substance Act. During business hours, you can dispose Need an Alaskan-sized challenge? Compete in one controlled and non-controlled medications in the Med- Catholic Community: of our six challenges to earn a t-shirt and bragging Safe. Removal of patient information is not required. Religious Formation, 9 a.m., Sundays rights by figuratively swimming the Yukon, walking Please try to keep medication in its original container Catholic Mass, 10:30 a.m., Sundays the pipeline, lifting an F-16 and more. Log your prog- and place liquids in a plastic bag. Illegal drugs, liquids Sacrament of Reconciliation by appointment ress in our book located at the Fitness & Sports Center. over four ounces, sharp containers, needles, syringes, For more information, please call 377-1925. batteries, aerosol spray cans, trash, medical devices Protestant Community: and hazardous chemicals are unauthorized to drop off. Contemporary Service, 9 a.m., Sundays 24-HOUR GYM ACCESS Any questions may be directed to the pharmacy at Sunday School, 10:30 a.m., Sundays Baker Field House will now allow 24-Hour Fit- 377-1462. AWANA, 4 to 6 p.m., Sundays ness Access to DoD CAC card holders, dependents Liturgical Service, 7 p.m., Wednesdays over 18 years old and military retirees. All those who Jr./Sr. High Youth Service, 7 p.m., Wednesdays