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PBA PBA CYS gets top marks during inspection SAFETY By Rachel Selby ily Morale, Welfare and lent on-post support,” she she said. “He was very in Pine Bluff Arsenal Recreation. said. “This was a wonder- depth. We gave him GLANCE Child, Youth and School Brodnax said a lot of ful thing we were able to binder after binder full of Services completed an the findings were dupli- do.” information for him to re- unannounced inspection cate findings from differ- Johnson said this an- view. He went through conducted by U.S. Army ent program areas. “Most nual inspection looks at everything.” Installation Management findings were tied to an- everything. “This inspec- Since training was one Command. nual training that we tion covers CYSS, Child of the findings, each di- The program received knew had lapsed by two Development Center, rector – CDC, School Age Safety Element for top marks for the inspec- weeks because we chose School Age programs and and Youth – will have tion, which was held May to consolidate all of the Youth programs,” she training as one of their fiscal year 2017: 8-10. This is one of four program training,” she said. “The inspector duties. Lost Day Case: annual inspections that said. “Other findings were looked at everything – “We are changing 0.38 are done to obtain De- corrected on the spot employee files for train- things up. This is some- partment of Defense cer- and/or will be corrected ing, background checks, thing we had to do and Award Goal: 0.61 tification to operate. within 30 days.” etc., and even visited the now they will be cross- “We received a higher Debbie Johnson, CYSS classrooms watching the trained and dual hatted, Lost time injuries for * score than last year re- Coordinator, said CYSS teachers. There was also a “said Brodnax. fiscal year 2017 is two. ceiving an overarching shut down for an entire facility inspection.” There were no sur- There is one lost time score of 100. I think the day to do training re- The inspector for Army prises with any of the in- injuries as of May 30. reason for the high score cently. Higher Headquarters In- spection, said Johnson. *Recordable injuries is the organization’s con- “This was the first all- spection or AHHI even “We have no exceptions for fiscal year 2017 are tinued commitment to day training we have looks at parent surveys, and no repeat findings – 10. There is one excellence,” said Missy done. We hit all the areas said Johnson. “The in- which was a big deal,” she recordable injuries as Brodnax, director of Fam- we needed to with excel- spection took three days,” said. of May 30. *Pine Bluff Arsenal days without a lost New time injury are 26. Textile visit *Pine Bluff Arsenal days without a record- CSM able injury are 26. *Estimated hours joins worked without a lost time injury: 110,754. IN BRIEF JMC The Pine Bluff Military and Veterans Museum, lo- By Tony Lopez cated at 4th and Oak in JMC Public Affairs the historic Boone-Mur- ROCK ISLAND AR- phy House in Pine Bluff, is SENAL, Ill. -- Command seeking donations or loans of memorabilia Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O'Neal highlighting the military was officially welcomed heritage of Jefferson to the Joint Munitions County, with special em- Command during a phasis on Pine Bluff Arse- Change of Responsibility nal. Ceremony held May 12. The museum is looking O'Neal assumed her particularly for memora- bilia relating to the Pine duties as the senior en- Bluff Arsenal. Cash dona- listed advisor by receiv- tions will also be accepted. ing the command's For information on do- colors from Brig. Gen. nations or loans of memo- Richard B. Dix, Joint rabilia or donations call Munitions and Lethality Jim Bacon at 870-543- 9102; Ben Cumnock at Life Cycle Management 870-550-2359; Carolyn Command and JMC Devos at 870-879-5321; commanding general. or Patsy Milligan at 870- The JMC colors are al- 534-1608. Cash donations Dr. Barbara Avellini, director of U.S. Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility ways in the care of the can be mailed to P.O. Box and Caitlin Buchana, project engineer with Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Directorate of En- Command Sergeant 2113, Pine Bluff, Ark., gineering and Technology, watch as a textile worker produces a neck dam during 71613. Major and as JMC's sen- a tour. Avellini visited the Arsenal in May. More photos from the visit located on ior enlisted advisor, Page 7. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY RACHEL SELBY O'Neal will serve as the ON THE commander's 'right arm' and assist Brig. Gen. Dix INSIDE in supporting the ammu- nition mission. Pine Bluff Ar- "The Change of Re- senal’s Deputy sponsibility Ceremony is to the Com- a tradition in military or- mander Roch Byrne shows ganizations," said Dix. Dr. Barbara "As we say goodbye to Avellini, direc- one legend, we welcome tor of the U.S. another, Command Sgt. Navy Clothing Maj. O'Neal, who's get- Bio Consumables and Textile Re- ting ready to write her search Facility, own history. Ladies and ... p. 4 some of the gentlemen, you are look- ammunition ing at the first female products made Command Sergeant at the Arsenal Major of the Joint Muni- during her visit May 23. Nancy tions Command. I look Southwick and forward to your leader- Carlos Custo- ship and guidance." dio, also with Many JMC staff mem- the research bers, Rock Island Arse- Mud Day facility, and nal senior leaders and ... p. 5 John Burk- Quad City area commu- head, director nity leaders attended to INDEX of the Arse- greet O'Neal and her Commander’s Column ..p. 2 nal’s Direc- daughter, Chanel. Social Security ... p. 2 torate of In addition, he Chemical and Hails and Farewells ...p.3 Biological De- thanked Command Sgt. CPAC Corner... p. 3 fense, are also Maj. Walton Jones, who EAP...p. 6 pictured. served as JMC's senior Safety ...p. 7 enlisted advisor for the Workers’ Comp ...p. 7 SEE JMC, PAGE 8 Right Today Better Tomorrow Accomplishing the mission “right today” simply means complying with regu- “Better tomorrow” means that every day, we will make improvements. Every lations, policies, plans, work instructions, SOPs, and other requirements. We time we start a manufacturing or administrative process, it should be more ef- will not compromise the quality of products that will be used by our Warfight- ficient and more environmentally friendly than it was before. Every day should ers and when we make these products, we will minimize impact on the envi- be safer than the last one. ronment and we will ensure no one gets hurt in the process. Page 2 – The Arsenal Sentinel – June 8, 2017 Commander’s Column

It has been a busy plan accordingly, not and Recreation, divi- fathers laid America’s food for a party, please spring here at Pine only here at work with sion G9. The Child and foundation with words, celebrate it safely. Bluff Arsenal with visits safety plans but also at Youth Services program ideas and principles. It I want to say thank from Army leaders, home. We need to stay received an overarching is a day we get to show you to our entire work- Congressional delega- hydrated and be mind- score of 100 percent. how much we love our force for the support tions, and new cus- ful of heat-related in- The Child Develop- country as well as our they give to the Arsenal, tomers. The Arsenal is juries on and off the ment Center program pride in being Ameri- our Nation, and our working to improve job. scored 95.56 percent. cans. As we celebrate service members every readiness for the A great way to stay The School Age Pro- the day, let us be proud day. Enjoy what you Warfighter. cool this summer is by gram scored 97.78 per- of what the day means do; make a difference, Our ammunition taking a dip in the Ar- cent and the Youth to us. However you de- and most of all, thank and chem bio produc- senal’s swimming pool. program scored 100 cide to celebrate the you for being part of the tion lines continue to Post swimming pool percent. Most findings day, whether it be with PBA team. produce world-class Col. Kelso C. passes are on sale and were corrected on the family and friends at quality products while Horne III the pool officially spot or during the an- the lake, at a local fire- “Mission First. improving supply chain The Arsenal work- opened Memorial Day nual training com- works show, wearing People Always. readiness. Our critical force continues to per- weekend. For informa- pleted during a May red, white and blue or Enjoy What We Do.” manufacturing capabil- form well in safety. I tion about passes and training day. just grilling up good ities help fulfill specific sincerely applaud your pool hours, contact The U.S. Army will Warfighter mission re- efforts in remaining Recreation Services at celebrate its 242nd quirements. The key vigilant on the shop 540-3778. birthday June 14. On component to the Arse- floors and office areas. A big kudos goes out that day, we will cele- Pine Bluff Arsenal nal continuing to be a You know what needs to our Child, Youth and brate the total Army Army Substance robust part of the Or- to be done and con- School Services for Force which is com- Abuse Program ganic Industrial Base is tinue to watch out for completing a recent prised of Soldiers and (ASAP) working together as a each other and unsafe Army Higher Head- Civilians, and their con- team and being a flexi- practices – and by cor- quarters Inspection in tributions to national Employee Assistance Program ble workforce. recting them we remain May. This is one of four defense. On that day we (EAP) The Arsenal’s future at the top of our crafts. unannounced annual will celebrate the legacy depends on us College, high school inspections to obtain in the trust and confi- strengthening our cus- and other graduations DoD Certification to dence that Americans EAP can help tomer base, continuing have all been com- operate. The AHHI is have placed in us for to deliver quality prod- conducted by U.S. the past 242 years. you with: pleted, and summer is *Emotional ucts and providing Army Installation Man- Our nation will also EAP can finally here. With it problems readiness to the agement Command celebrate its Independ- help you: comes hotter tempera- *Financial Warfighter. That is why (IMCOM) Army Fam- ence Day July 4. On *Identify problems tures, so we must all problems the Arsenal is here. ily and Morale, Welfare this day, our founding *Resolve issues *Marriage and family problems *Improve your *Substance abuse quality of life Social Security *Health Accessing Social Security resources while traveling management ..Many issues names..one goal, *Stress to help you in a By Tonya Cater date your benefits stopped and how much you re- management Social Security Public Affairs ceived that year.); or time of personal *Anger management Social Security is here for you when you’re trav- •You applied for benefits but haven’t received crisis or other eling, whether it’s just a state away or when you’re an answer yet. abroad. There’s a lot more you can do with your my So- trouble. When you open a personal and secure my So- cial Security account. We’re always adding new cial Security account, you can access it on your features and resources to make your life easier terms. We put you in control of your finances and and give you greater control over your benefits. your future. Placing the “Application Status” feature behind Come visit with EAP staff With my Social Security, you can: our my Social Security portal provides a secure members Pat Jenkins, Paula •Request a replacement Social Security or service delivery channel that allows us to provide Smith, Cassandra Cosen and Medicare card if you meet certain requirements; detailed status on your claim without requiring a •Check the status of your application or appeal. confirmation number. Dee Nesby at •See your lifetime earnings on your Social Se- With the new Application Status, you can see: Building 13-040 or curity Statement. •The Re-entry number for in-progress applica- •Get a benefit verification letter stating that: tions; call 870-540-3094. •You receive retirement, disability, Supplemen- •Detailed information about the current status tal Security Income (SSI), or Medicare benefits; of the application or appeal; or •The location where your claim is being Arsenal Sentinel •You never received Social Security benefits, processed; and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare; •Scheduled hearing information for appeals. Col. Kelso C. Horne III, Commander or Visit my Social Security to see what other per- Roch Byrne, Deputy to the Commander Cheryl Avery, Public Affairs Officer •You received benefits in the past, but do not sonalized features are available to you at www.so- Rachel Selby, Editor currently receive them. 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Julee Johnson, Industrial Worker, has joined the ABC announces new website feature Directorate of Chemical and Biological Opera- Courtesy of Pine Bluff Arsenal To access EBATS, employees and benefits information will be tions. Civilian Personnel can simply visit the ABC-C web- displayed. Below the employee The Army Benefits Center- site at information, employees will be Anita Williams , Supply Technician, has joined the Civilian (ABC-C) is proud to an- https://www.abc.army.mil and able to view whether they have a Directorate of Material Management. nounce a new feature on the click on the EBATS link/icon lo- message stating they do not ABC-C website. cated on the right-hand side of have any open or closed actions Nicholas McNeese , Industrial Worker, has joined Until now, employees had to the webpage (directly below the with the ABC-C. the Directorate of Chemical and Biological Oper- call the toll-free number to Employee Benefits Information Employees will still need to ations. check on the status of actions System (EBIS) log-in section). log into the EBIS to view pro- such as retirement estimates, Employees will need to log on jected benefits elections and to John Patchan, Quality Assurance Specialist, has civilian and military deposits using their Common Access print election forms. joined the Directorate of Chemical and Biological and retirement application pro- Card (CAC) from a .mil network This new feature is an en- Operations. cessing. computer and click "I Agree" on hancement for the ABC-C serv- The Employee Benefits Auto- the Department of Defense No- iced employees, eliminating the Keturah N. Payton, Supply Technician, has joined mated Tracking System tice and Consent Banner. need to call in to check on the the Directorate of Material Management (EBATS) tool allows employees Once logged on, a page show- status of an action and allowing the opportunity to securely view ing the employee's personal in- further access to their personal Dewayne Moore, Sr., Chemical Equipment Re- the status of their action(s) formation including their name, benefits information. It is as pairer, has joined the Directorate of Chemical and within the ABC-C. address, and current personnel easy as A-B-C. Biological Operations. Shannon Perry, Chemical Equipment Repairer, has joined the Directorate of Chemical and Bio- PEO Ammo receives logistics award logical Operations. Picatinny Arsenal Public Affairs than $1.6 million in program cost savings. Alice Morris, Industrial Worker, has joined the The Department of Defense’s top civilian for PM TAS is joint Army and Marine Corps or- Directorate of Chemical and Biological Opera- materiel readiness presented a Picatinny Arsenal ganization that manages the U.S. Army and Ma- tions. organization with the 2016 Secretary of Defense rine Corps’ M777 howitzer program. The M777 is Performance Based Logistics System Level Award a lightweight 155 mm howitzer that provides sup- Edmund Nickolson , Industrial Worker, has joined April 26. pressive and protective fires for infantry brigade the Directorate of Chemical and Biological Oper- The Secretary of Defense PBL Awards recog- combat teams. Due to innovative use of titanium ations. nize government/industry teams that have and aluminum alloys, the M777 is the world's first demonstrated outstanding achievements in pro- 155mm Howitzer weighing 10,000 pounds. Transfer viding Warfighters with exceptional operational M777A2 Performance Based Life Cycle Sus- capability. The award recognized the Joint Proj- tainment is a hybrid organic/contractor sustain- Rodney Haygood, has transferred from the Di- ect Manager Towed Artillery Systems, part of the ment strategy through which the Army, Marine rectorate of Material Management to Camp Program Executive Office Ammunition at Pi- Corps, as well as BAE Systems as the Product Robinson in North Little Rock, Ark. catinny Arsenal, for their creation of a competi- Support Integrator, all provide support to ensure tive procurement contract that improved M777A2 that the M777A2 is sustained throughout its life Separation Towed Howitzer readiness and amounted to more cycle. James R Siegried, has separated from CARA RRW via PCS. Health Screenings

The University of for Medical Sciences MammoVan visited Pine Bluff Arse- nal during May. Em- ployees were given the opportunity for mam- mogram screenings during the visit. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY HUGH MWR announces MORGAN winners for pull up, push up challenges Winners for Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation Pull Up Chal- lenge are: 1st place – Bradley Persons with 19 2nd place – Justin Gross with 18 3rd place- Jeremiah Rich with 15 Winners for the one-minute Push Up Chal- lenge are: Be mindful Women 1st place – Sonia Green with 51 of what you 2nd place – Kathy Berry with 48 3rd place – Lisa Davis with 38 put Men online in 1st place – Michael Harrington with 91 2nd place – Arthur Okwesili with 84 social 3rd place – Terry Hardin with 71 media. Congratulations to all the winners! Prize packs can be picked up at the Arsenal’s Fitness Center. THINK OPSEC Page 4 – The Arsenal Sentinel – June 8, 2017 Focus on Mission Bio consumables sees success with Type IV production

By Rachel Selby 2017, according to E&T reports. Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Directorate of “Two large lots of Type IV have been Engineering and Technology, Engi- produced and passed Lot Accept- neering Development Division ance requirements,” said Tadros. began the process of exploring bio “There have been back orders in consumables production in 2010. place for years. We already filled 65 Since that time there have been chal- percent of the back orders. Even lenges and successes, said Dr. Raef though the consumption rate for the Tadros, who has spearheaded the bio consumable is not that high, this project since inception. is a critical product.” A bio consumable is the liquid Bio consumables can be used by media used to identify and detect the military and emergency person- suspect biological agents. It is the nel in the event of a biological threat, media used for testing and then dis- according to an Arsenal Sentinel ar- carded. The Arsenal’s role is in the ticle from 2011. In 2002, the Arsenal manufacture and fill of the liquid established a storage facility, approx- media to identify and detect suspect imately 50,000 cubic feet, to store biological agents. A bio detectors. The bio consumable (also called a bio agent, or biological and the detectors are used together threat agent) is a bacterium, virus, or to detect agents. fungus, which may cause infection, The bio consumables production allergy, and toxicity, or otherwise area is housed in Bldg. 53-990, with create a hazard to human health. the filing portion located in a clean “We have seen many challenges room. Approximately 8 to 10 opera- Type IV bio consumable. U.S. ARMY PHOTO with Type I and Type IV. Our initial tors with the Directorate of Chemi- goal was setting up a production fa- cal and Biological Defense cility. We have been restricted by Operations work in the room. They technical issues, however, we made a are all required to wear protective lot of changes,” said Tadros. “The de- clothing, including head, body, feet sign changed, material changed, and face coverings, as well as safety sterilization Gamma dose changed, glasses. The facility is similar to that plus others. In December, we were of a medical environment. headed to a complete stop with the Tadros said the biggest successes project with no production coming.” with the Type IV bio consumables is At that time, Tadros said that he the Arsenal is the first to have a FAT recommended a change with the for- conducted on it. mula for the Type IV bio consum- “This is a success because the able. “This way we could achieve our product has been anticipated for a goal of production,” he said. “We had long period of time. No other private additional requirements that exceed sector company was able to succeed 500 percent for many of the tests with it,” he said. “The product was above the regular requirements that done by a contractor previously. We had to be fulfilled. However, we became the sole source for the bio achieved all of them with 100 per- consumables.” cent success. No failure was ac- Showing that we have this capa- cepted. We proved that the new bility can bring more work for Pine way/new formula was successful.” Bluff, said Tadros. “There is a lot of Dr. Raef Tadros with Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Directorate of Engineering and First Article testing of Type IV bio potential and demand in this area,” Technology, Anthony Dockett, Chris Malone, both with the Directorate of consumable (with changes) was he said. “We are looking for work for Chemical and Biological Defense Operations, and Daniel Crawford with completed and passed in February the future.” TACOM, pose for a photo recently in the bio consumables clean room. U.S. ARMY PHOTO

Participants in last year’s fishing event show off their catches. Holston will host their 10th annual fishing event June 24, June 25 and July 1-2. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY HSAAP Holston plans 10th annual fishing event By Kathy O. Cole sess a valid Tennessee fishing license, HSAAP Public Affairs submit an application to be entered 2017 marks ten years that Holston into a drawing for the event. All fish- Army Ammunition Plant has hosted ing is done by wading and no boats an annual fishing event for the com- are allowed during the event. Live munity. Normally, the section of the bait such as minnows and crayfish river near the plant is restricted to are also not allowed and all partici- the public because it is within the in- pants are required to wear an ap- stallation’s boundaries. proved life jacket at all times while Bruce Cole, Natural Resources fishing. Specialist for Holston, developed the Holston AAP is a government- fishing program to provide local fish- owned, contractor-operated facility ermen the opportunity to enjoy this located in Kingsport, Tenn. BAE resource. The event has been ap- Systems is the current operating proved by the HSAAP Commander under a strict set of guidelines de- contractor. Since 1942, Holston has signed to insure that safety and se- produced explosives in support of curity standards are maintained the Department of Defense. while each fishing event is held. Cur- Holston AAP is a subordinate in- rently, the four one-day fishing stallation of the Joint Munitions events are planned June 24, June 25 Command. JMC operates a nation- and July 1-2. wide network of conventional am- This is a catch and release pro- munition manufacturing plants and gram. Participants are not allowed to storage depots, and provides on-site keep any fish they catch. In 2016, ammunition experts to U.S. combat HSAAP had 26 participants catch- units wherever they are stationed or ing a total of 628 fish. One individ- deployed. ual managed to catch 59 fish during JMC's customers are U.S. forces of the eight- hour event. all military services, other U.S. gov- Interested individuals must pos- ernment agencies and allied nations. Radford receives quarterly safety award Radford Army Ammunition Plant safety huddles have worked to in Radford, Va., recently received a achieve the best and safest outcome second quarter safety award from for each employee and make safety U.S. Army Joint Munitions Com- awareness a natural reflex. mand. The team huddle includes discus- Safety Manager Chris McCormick sion about procedures, schedule said that this award reflects the changes, special visitors, required safety culture at Radford. “Our safety maintenance and machine availabil- program emphasizes that each and ity. every employee is a safety officer who Radford AAP provides the build- is responsible for the safety and well- ing block material for nearly all mu- being of the facility,” said Mc- nitions within the Department of Cormick. Defense. RFAAP produces nitro-cel- BAE, the facility’s operating con- lulose, 200 different varieties of pro- tractor, is currently working toward pellants, hand grenade and artillery 4,000,000 hours without a lost time simulators plus 25 and 30 mm accident. Production Area daily medium caliber rounds. June 8, 2017 - The Arsenal Sentinel – Page 5 JMC ensures munitions readiness for total force

By Brig. Gen. ment. CAM encom- Richard B. Dix passes five U.S. geo- U.S. Army Joint graphic regions and Munitions Command aligns JMC depots and In today's dynamic customers with JMC's environment of multi- Enterprise Integrated ple threats to our na- Logistics Strategy. tional defense, logistics CAM provides JMC must move quickly to with the ability to ship meet demands. With millions of rounds of this consideration at ammunition annually the forefront of its mis- to ASPs and COCOMs sion planning, the Joint throughout the five re- Munitions Command gions. JMC uses the (JMC) delivers muni- system to supply 85 tions to support Sol- ASPs in support of the diers and joint warriors military services and during global opera- the test community. tions. Through CAM, JMC's JMC personnel customers can main- strive to be the Depart- tain visibility of requisi- ment of Defense's tions. (DOD's) premier muni- CAM allows JMC to tions sustainers and de- project munitions in militarization experts support of COCOMs, and to synchronize concept plans, and global munitions readi- Army pre-positioned ness efforts. The com- stock vessels to better mand is the logistics enable support to integrator for the life- global operations and Dustin Cox explains how his depot has been exploring the use of tablets for its ammunition logis- cycle management of training and to ensure tics operations to Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix, commanding general of the Joint Munitions Command, ammunition. optimal adaptability to during his visit to Crane Army Ammunition Activity, Indiana, March 7. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY CAPT. JMC produces small- the future operational MARSHALL HOWELL , medium-, and large- environment. CAM also personnel, as well as Army. In addition to After successful test- Soldiers. Before a de- caliber ammunition prevents an excess other personnel per- managing assets, ing of the first seven ployment, ordnance items for the DOD and buildup of ammunition forming logistics func- SAAS-MOD supports a LCRRPR units at Red- units require six distributes them from at the ASPs. Globally, tions, can be combat commander's stone Arsenal, Ala- months to become pro- the depot to the fox- CAM is used to supply temporarily reassigned intent in forward posi- bama, in the summer of ficient in sustainment hole. JMC's four core 55 joint installations, to supplement the out- tions and allows leaders 2016, CAAA stood up tasks. But in the past, competencies are stor- including those in load distribution staff to adapt to needs on the the process to complete they have lacked hands- age and surveillance, Puerto Rico and Hon- in order to move am- battlefield. another 100 units. on pre-deployment distribution, demilita- duras, and other the- munition more quickly JMC manages a na- CAAA is now a quali- training. A JMC-led rization, and produc- aters of operation. and efficiently. This ad- tionwide network of or- fied supplier of the re- initiative called mobi- tion of class V An important part of ditional "flex labor" al- ganic industrial base worked LCRRPR lized ordnance specific (ammunition) as re- the JMC's framework is lows each depot to installations that sus- igniters for the Aviation training (MOST) fills quired. a distribution network increase its outload ca- tain critical capabilities, and Missile Life Cycle this gap and improves A key indicator of that balances readiness pacity from a lower ini- meet current mission Management Com- the readiness of deploy- JMC's success in ensur- and efficiency. Over the tial level during the first requirements, and pro- mand. ing ammunition units. ing mission readiness is past four years, the week of the contin- vide the ability to surge CAAA reworks an ig- JMC is expanding the Munitions Readi- JMC network has gency to a maximum production of ammuni- niter for roughly half MOST to include ex- ness Report, which pro- shipped and received surge level. tion as required. The the cost of a new igniter plosive ordnance dis- vides a worldwide view an average of 331,605 The JMC headquar- organic industrial base and eliminates short- posal Soldiers from of war reserve and short tons of munitions ters also strives to en- is essential to the na- ages in the supply across the total force. training ammunition annually. sure timely support to tion's readiness and al- stream. Reworking MOST is part of statuses. It illustrates Another important the COCOMs. In 2016, lows warfighters to be 50,000 igniters would JMC's Total Force Inte- JMC's ability to provide aspect is managing mu- JMC stood up its combat-ready. save the Army approxi- gration initiative, which munitions where and nitions storage require- COCOM desks to serve Through continuous mately $12.5 million. supports the imple- when they are needed. ments. While critical as direct liaisons from improvement initiatives, A recent initiative at mentation of the The Munitions supporting supply de- JMC to the COCOMs. JMC has right-sized, Radford Army Ammu- Army's Total Force Pol- Readiness Report also pots sustain the stock- COCOM desk person- made invulnerable, and nition Plant (RFAAP), icy. It has two phases: provides the quality rat- pile, JMC analyzes nel can elevate muni- modernized the organic Virginia, is another ex- munitions individual ing of the inventory. storage footprints to sustainment training The report includes a ensure the depots have (MIST) and munitions view of continental the proper storage ca- JMC manages a nationwide network of organic industrial unit sustainment train- United States ammuni- pacity to meet DOD base installations that sustain critical capabilities, meet ing (MUST). tion supply points wholesale munitions current mission requirements, and provide the ability to MIST is individual- (ASPs) to help JMC de- storage requirements. ized training on muni- termine its centralized JMC works with surge production of ammunition as required. tions tasks such as ammunition manage- Program Executive Of- ammunition storage, ment resupply needs. fice Ammunition to tions issues, such as industrial base. That ample of JMC working shipping, accountabil- This view indicates manage the demilita- time-sensitive prob- base can anticipate and to operate more effi- ity, and stock control. whether or not the mu- rization of stored am- lems with resupply, surge munitions in an ciently and cost-effec- MIST training is avail- nitions supply chain is munition. In order to shortages, or malfunc- uncertain and complex tively. In January 2017, able at five JMC-man- being used efficiently. ensure munitions tions, directly to the world to fulfill Army and RFAAP shipped more aged installations: JMC is operational- readiness and a viable JMC commanding gen- joint warrior munitions than 2 million pounds , izing its essential func- footprint in the future, eral. requirements at the of propellant to other Utah; McAlester Army tions to ensure JMC stores all muni- To support the Army point of need. locations for demilita- Ammunition Plant, munitions readiness at tions efficiently and Sustainment Com- As JMC strives to be rization. In doing so, Oklahoma; CAAA; Let- the tactical level. The economically while mand as the Army Ma- more effective, more ef- RFAAP cleared out 22 terkenny Munitions command has transi- working to right-size teriel Command's face ficient, and the best active, within-code Center, Pennsylvania; tioned from being com- excess infrastructure to the field, JMC uses value for the Army and magazines and rented and Blue Grass Army modity-based to being and munitions. the Standard Army the DOD, it finds new out that space. Depot, Kentucky. process-focused. By fo- JMC takes into con- Ammunition System- ways to provide lethal- This initiative saves MUST supplements cusing on its core com- sideration the produc- Modernization (SAAS- ity to ensure warfighter money in two ways. MIST by providing am- petencies, JMC is tion and other MOD) to track success. This includes First, it increases rev- munition platoons with poised to better antici- third-party work per- ammunition once it developing innovative enue by renting out the a unit training event pate customer require- formed at Army instal- leaves a depot. ASPs, solutions. magazines. Second, it designed to increase ments, identify lations. The JMC ordnance companies, One example is the decreases overhead proficiency on mission- demands from the field, network provides criti- and ammunition trans- low-cost reduced-range costs by ceasing main- essential tasks. The and deliver munitions cal munitions produc- fer holding points use practice rocket (LCR- tenance of the maga- MUST event includes to sustain training base tion capabilities and SAAS-MOD to account RPR) igniter rework zines at the strict topics such as explo- and combatant com- support for a wide for ammunition before program at Crane Army temperature and mois- sives safety and loading mand (COCOM) readi- range of private and issuing it to a unit. Ammunition Activity ture quality-control operations. ness. public customers. JMC The current SAAS- (CAAA), Indiana. In thresholds required for From storage and In 2002, JMC had uses an integrated busi- MOD is being up- order to provide LCR- propellant. surveillance to distribu- critical shortages in 30 ness strategy to ensure graded to provide more RPR igniters quickly RFAAP's staff will tion, demilitarization, of 42 rated munitions installations sustain centralized and accu- and at a fraction of the continue to consider and production, JMC groups. That year, to re- critical capabilities. rate information to cost of new procure- how to move the other operationalizes the am- build the broken supply The revenue from support ammunition ment, CAAA recently magazines on the in- munition enterprise in chain, the Centralized production and third- management. developed a rework stallation to other loca- support of munitions Ammunition Manage- party workload can SAAS-MOD pro- process, which includes tions, thereby readiness for the total ment (CAM) system help spread overhead vides munitions man- fabrication of tooling maximizing capacity force. JMC provides was established to en- costs. In addition, dur- agement functionality and test equipment, for and lowering net costs. lethal munitions from able the integration of ing a contingency out- from the brigade unserviceable igniters To support readi- the depot to the foxhole wholesale and retail load surge, production through theater levels already in the inven- ness, JMC assists in the to ensure warfighter ammunition manage- and third-party depot for the operational tory. training of ordnance success. Muddy Fun Day for Arsenal’s CDC kids

Hayes Freer, Ko- rbin Baird, Ben- jamin Morse, Liam Moore, Gauge Storz, and Trenton Maxwell prepare to get covered in mud during Pre- school Mud Day.

Students Jinwoo Kang and Trenton Maxwell with Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Child Development Center enjoy filling up different containers with mud during the Pre-school Mud Day in May. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY CYSS Page 6 – The Arsenal Sentinel – June 8, 2017 Sass Attack says thanks to PBA

Natural gas facilities and a smoke stack, right, at Radford Army Ammuni- tion Plant. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY RFAAP RFAAP environmental ensures compliance Courtesy of RFAAP charge permits are monitored 24/7 The Clean Air Act set national and for the types and amounts of standards for six common air pollu- pollutants that can be safely dis- tants: particle pollution, ground- charged. level ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur RFAAP works to uphold the reg- oxides, nitrogen oxides and lead. As ulations that govern solid waste a result of efforts across Radford management, including reuse, recy- Army Ammunition Plant, in Rad- cling, storage, treatment and dis- ford, Va., to control emissions from posal. The facility is unique because stationary and mobile sources, air of the explosive waste generated and pollution has decreased. the permitted disposal. The new Natural Gas Package A new Explosive Waste Incinera- Boilers have been key in eliminating tor is in the design phase and it will the air quality violations due to opac- help RFAAP reduce permitted open ity issues from the coal fired power burning of propellant. plant stack. Responding to pollution-related Water is a necessary part of emergencies is a responsibility that human existence and must be pro- RFAAP shoulders across the entire tected in order to provide Radford plant. However, it is also important employees and housing residents to actively prepare for and prevent with clean, safe water sources. these emergencies from happening. Water discharges at RFAAP are Creating preparedness and contin- monitored to make sure that mini- gency plans is a way that RFAAP mal levels of permitted pollutants stays ready for a variety of environ- enter the New River waterway. Dis- mental emergencies.

White Hall Sass Attack, an 8U softball team in their first year of play, won first place in just their second tournament appearance in Sheridan, May 6. The Sheridan Showdown hosted eight and under teams from White Hall, Monticello and DeQueen along with other teams in each age division from across central Arkansas. Sass Attack, coached by Kelly Stone, Kenny Daniel, Mike Eggleton and Brad Rushing, went undefeated in pool play and then came back from a 12-3 deficit in the championship game to win 13- 12. The White Hall squad would like to offer their sincere thanks to the Pine Bluff Arsenal, their grounds crew, Electrical Shop, Security, Recre- ation Center staff and a special thanks to RJ England for making the soft- ball field on post available and in good shape for practice. These girls (and coaches) appreciate those who go out of their way to maintain and make available a nice place to play the game they love. PHOTO SUBMITTED Story Walk Ella Jafar reads the second marker during Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation Story Walk May 25. The walk was on the old golf course. This year’s story was “If You Give a Pig a Pancake” by Laura Numeroff. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY RACHEL SELBY Safety is all about people Courtesy of Pine Bluff Employee The fact that some people use Assistance Program substances such as alcohol or illicit June is National Safety Month. drugs, or that some people misuse The National Safety Council’s mis- prescription drugs is a safety issue in sion is to eliminate preventable the workplace. deaths at work, in homes, and com- Many aspects of the workplace munities. Led by OSHA, the cam- today require alertness, accurate and paign promotes the value of safety quick reflexes. An impairment to and health programs in the work- these can cause serious accidents, place. and interfere with the accuracy and Safety is all about people. Safety efficiency of work. Other ways that can boost employee morale, increase substance abuse can cause problems productivity, and lower cost. Falls, at work include: cuts, and other accidents clearly •After effects of substance use demonstrate that safety hazards (hangover, withdrawal) affecting job exist. performance, absenteeism, illness, The Drug Free Workplace Al- and/or reduced productivity, liance is the agreement that recog- •Preoccupation with obtaining nizes the value of establishing a and using substances while at work, collaborative relationship to foster interfering with attention and con- safer, drug-free and healthier Amer- centration, ican workplaces and protect employ- •Illegal activities at work includ- ees' health and safety. ing selling illicit drugs to other em- The Army Substance Abuse Pro- ployees, gram or ASAP provides expertise to •Psychological or stress-related ef- develop training and education pro- fects due to substance abuse by a grams regarding workplace sub- family member, friend or co-worker stance abuse and to provide that affects another person's job per- expertise in communicating such in- formance. formation as to enhance and main- Safety is everybody’s business. The tain readiness in support of the Arsenal’s Employee Assistance Pro- Warfighter. gram Office staff is here to help. We ASAP also implements alcohol offer a safe and confidential place to and other drug-risk reduction and discuss concerns, challenges, and prevention strategies that respond to strategies for managing difficulties potential problems before they jeop- in your life. Our office is located at ardize readiness, productivity, and Bldg. 13-040, and phone number is careers. 870-540-3094. June 8, 2017 - The Arsenal Sentinel – Page 7 Workers Comp Commander’s Awards How to: Filing work-related injury expenses Courtesy of Pine Bluff ceive payment. within one year after Please call ACS Cus- Arsenal Workers’ An employee may re- the end of the calendar tomer Service at 850- Compensation Office quest reimbursement year in which the med- 558-1818 regarding After an injury claim for paid, authorized ical service was pro- payment questions. has been processed, the medical expenses by vided or within a year The injured em- employee will receive a completing Form CA- after the end of the cal- ployee can verify the post card in the mail 915, Claimant Medical endar year in which the with claim number. Reimbursement Form. status of their claim or treated condition was request for compensa- Your claim number Travel expenses first accepted as com- tion by calling toll free must be provided to all should be claimed on pensable by OWCP. medical facilities pro- OWCP 957, Medical The injured em- 866-692-7487. viding treatment for Travel Refund Request. ployee and providers You can get in touch your claimed condition Forms are available in with your claims exam- in order for the services the Injury Compensa- can review the status of bill submissions, med- iner by calling 816-502- to be billed correctly. tion Office and on Z 0301, the Kansas City Medical providers drive under FECA. ical authorizations, or District Office. Carlos R. Custodio with U.S. Navy, Clothing and should be registered Both provider bills verify eligibility of serv- ices on the ACS website For further informa- Textile Research Facility received a Comman- with Affiliated Com- and employee reim- der’s Award May 23 from Roch Byrne, Pine Bluff puter Systems, Inc. bursements must be http://owcp.dol.acs- tion, please call Blake inc.com. Arsenal Deputy to the Commander. Custodio (ACS) in order to re- submitted to OWCP Tolleson at 540-3076. was recognized for his outstanding contribu- tions to the Arsenal from August 2015 to June 2017. His expertise in clothing design, training of Safety Corner operators and manufacturing processes was critical to the establishment of a new protective clothing production facility at the Arsenal. His Staying cool as summer heats up attention to detail coupled with his personal dedication ensured that PBA will continued to Courtesy of Pine Bluff become overheated •If there is a heat for Disease Control, are provide readiness for the Warfighter. U.S. ARMY Arsenal Directorate of quickly and when over- hotline in your area, detailed below. PHOTOS BY RACHEL SELBY Risk Management, heated become like make sure that your Safety Division ovens. It's never safe. elderly loved ones have Heat exhaustion Everyone should fol- •Properly supervise the number and know The signs of heat ex- low these basic heat children during out- when to call. haustion may include safety tips in order to door play, being sure to •Help your elderly the following: avoid the dangers of •Breathing that is heat exposure. Keep shallow and fast these suggestions in •Clammy skin mind: •Dizziness •During the hottest •Dry mouth hours of the day, stay •Excessive sweating inside. If possible stay •Fainting inside an air-condi- •Headache tioned building. The •Loss of color in skin hottest hours of the day •Nausea are typically from mid- •Pale complexion morning to midafter- •Pulse that is fast noon. and weak •Dress lightly, and •Skin that feels moist when sleeping, use and cool (when lightweight, breathable monitor them closely pal to get to know his or touched) Nancy E. Southwick with U.S. Navy, Clothing and covers. and frequently. her neighbors because •Sweating Textile Research Facility received a Comman- •Drink plenty of •Seek medical care isolated older adults are •Tiredness der’s Award May 23 from Roch Byrne, Pine Bluff water and other fluids. right away if you be- at a much higher risk of •Vomiting Arsenal Deputy to the Commander. Southwick According to the Heat come nauseous, start heat-related health If you see any of the was recognized for her outstanding contribu- Exhaustion and Heat vomiting or experience problems and death. above exhaustion signs, tions to the Arsenal from August 2015 to June Stress page provided by cramps. •Provide on-going get out of the heat im- 2017. Her expertise in textiles, planning, acquisi- the Texas A & M AgriL- •Stay on the lowest education to elderly in- mediately. tion, and set up of new protective gear produc- ife Extension Service, level of your home. dividuals. Go over top- The person experi- tion was critical to the establishment of a new when temperatures •Use a fan. Don't ics such as heat encing symptoms protective clothing production facility at the Ar- climb above 90 degrees, place the fan directly in exposure-related symp- should be given plenty senal. Her attention to detail coupled with his it's important to drink front of a window be- toms and where to call of cool fluids and be personal dedication ensured that PBA will con- at least a gallon of liq- cause it may push hot for help. wiped down with cool tinued to provide readiness for the Warfighter. uid per day, preferably air in. Try placing the •Investigate public cloths. If rapid im- water. Those who are fan so that it blows in community center solu- provement isn't seen, overweight and in the room and out the tions that have air con- call 911 immediately. humid conditions need window instead. ditioning and provide even more. •Use small appli- transportation for eld- Heat stroke •Avoid drinking al- ances like slow cookers erly individuals. The signs of major cohol and beverages and tabletop grills •Work with utility heat exposure, also that are carbonated or rather than your tradi- company to ensure that known as heat stroke, contain caffeine when tional oven or stove to electricity is not shut off include the following: temperatures are high, keep kitchen heat to a during the hottest sum- •Dizziness as they can lead to de- minimum. mer days. •Extremely high hydration. •Verify that seat belts Recognizing heat-re- body temperature (over •Keep blinds and and car seat restraints lated health problems 103 degrees F) curtains closed from are not too hot before It's important to •Headache that is morning until the late buckling yourself or know how to recognize throbbing afternoon to block extra anyone else into a car. the signs of heat ex- •Lack of sweating direct heat from sun- Additional tips for haustion and heat ex- •Nausea light. elderly: posure. After all, even if •Rapid pulse that is •Move your exercise Elderly individuals you're taking all neces- strong routine to early morn- are particularly at risk sary precautions, prob- •Red skin that is hot ing or later in the for heat exposure. A lems can occur. and dry (when touched) evening. few special considera- For example, if you Heat stroke always Caitlin Buchanan, project engineer with Pine •Never ever leave a tions for keeping eld- happen to be at the requires medical atten- Bluff Arsenal’s Directorate of Engineering and person or a pet in the erly persons safe during park and forget the tion. Technology, Dr. Barbara Avellini, director of U.S. car in hot conditions the summer include the time, someone may be- If you see any of the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, Car- while you run to do a following: come overheated. above exposure signs, los Custodio, clothing designer with the U.S. quick errand. People •Visit elderly family Heat exhaustion get the person out of Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, and and animals can suc- members or friends signs will appear first, the heat immediately Kawana Taylor with the Arsenal’s Directorate of cumb to heat exposure twice a day during the and then heat stroke and take them to the Chemical and Biological Defense Operations, and death very quickly hottest months of the signs. Symptoms, as de- nearest hospital or call discuss neck dam manufacturing a visit May 23. in a hot car. Cars can summer. scribed by the Centers 911. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY RACHEL SELBY Page 8 – The Arsenal Sentinel – June 8, 2017 Leadership Pine Bluff visits Arsenal

2017 Leadership Pine Bluff class poses in front of a pyrotechnic display with Gary Jafar from the Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Direc- torate of Engineering and Technology during their visit in May to the installation. The class visits the installation every year as part of their year-long program. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY HUGH MORGAN

Rob Shields with Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Directorate of Chemical and Biological Defense Operations tours the 2017 Leadership Pine Bluff class through the Mobile and Powered Equipment fa- cility at the Arsenal. Kawana Taylor with Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Directorate of Chemical and Biological Defense Operations show members of the 2017 Leadership Pine Bluff class some of the textile products that the Arsenal is cur- rently manufacturing during their tour of the installation May 9.

Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix passes the Joint Muni- tions Command colors to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka N. O'Neal (left), during the Change of Responsibility Ceremony, May 12. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY TONY LOPEZ JMC Continued from Page 1 past two-and-a-half years. Following the Change of Responsibility Ceremony, Jones retired after completing more than 28 years of service to his Laverne Graham with Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Directorate of Business Operations and Development, country. He was recognized for his outstanding shows members of the 2017 Leadership Pine Bluff Class several of the commodities made at the Ar- performance with three Department of Defense senal during their visit awards and numerous certificates of appreciation. "Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Jones, we have been blessed and the has been blessed for your years of faithful service." said Dix. "You have done everything this com- mand has needed and then some. We honor and respect you and I want to say thank you." Jones also provided remarks to the JMC work- force during the retirement segment of the cere- mony. "JMC, thank you all so much for everything you do. In all my time serving this country, I have never met a staff as competent as the JMC staff,” he said. "It is an honor to stand before you today as the new JMC Command Sergeant Major," said O'Neal in her closing remarks. "I am thankful to Brig. Gen. Dix for having selected me for this po- sition and affording me the opportunity to con- tinue to serve our great Army, this great organization and our Nation." O'Neal is a native of Chicago, Ill., and was raised in East Point, Ga. She enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 1989 as a Parachute Rigger, com- pleted Basic Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and graduated from Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, Va., in February 1990. She entered the Automated Logistical Specialist military occupa- tional specialty in 1998. She has held a variety of leadership positions during her career ranging from assignments at Fort Bragg, N.C.; to Kaiser- slautern, Germany; to Camp Carroll, South Korea; to Fort Carson, Colo.; and, recently, as the Command Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command. The primary mission of the Joint Munitions Command is to provide the Army and Joint Forces with Ready, Reliable, and Lethal Muni- tions at the right place and time to sustain global operations. JMC produces small-, medium-, and large-caliber ammunition items for the Depart- ment of Defense. It is the logistics integrator for life-cycle management of ammunition from cra- dle to grave. JMC manages the storage, distribu- tion, demilitarization, and production of conventional ammunition for all U.S. Military Services.