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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. 9, No. 29 Fort Wainwright, Alaska July 13, 2018 Eielson welcomes new fighter wing commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Capt. Kay Nissen Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 354th Fight Wing Public Affairs the 11th Air Force commander, passes the 354th Fighter Members of Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Northstar Wing guidon to Col. Borough community leaders, and distinguished guests Benjamin Bishop, the gathered at the Thunderdome today to witness the 354th 354th Fighter Wing Fighter Wing change of command. commander, during Lt. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, 11th Air Force commander, the 354th Fighter Wing presided over the ceremony where Col. David A. Mineau change of command relinquished command to Col. Benjamin W. Bishop. ceremony July 6, “I know each and every one of you is dedicated to 2018, at Eielson Air excellence, to mission success and to integrity, which Force Base, Alaska. pretty much means all of you work really, really hard,” During the ceremony, said Mineau. “I am thankful and proud of each and every Col. David Mineau member of the Iceman team, civilian, contractor, active duty relinquished command and families. Thank you for your tireless service.” to Bishop. (Photo The 11th Air Force commander awarded Mineau with the by Senior Airman Legion of Merit and also announced that the colonel and his Isaac Johnson, 354th Fighter Wing Public See EIELSON on page 4 Affairs)

Installation bugle calls: The Odyssey A reminder of what they mean Resiliency and storytelling and why we render honors

David Perkins Professor Roberta Stewart of group is to compare ancient war Suicide Prevention Program Dartmouth College was the host of experiences with our current Manager the workshop and has facilitated situation. The books allow many of these reading groups. Her veterans to talk about the text and work has led to the creation of not specifically about themselves. I recently had an amazing several other groups that are being It is an opportunity for veterans opportunity as the Fort Wainwright led in university settings, Veteran to articulate their experiences Suicide Prevention Program Centers and Veterans Affairs and increase their reflective Manager (SPPM), to participate in Campuses. function by using the power of a workshop at Dartmouth College I will be teaming with the storytelling. These groups will in laying the foundation for a new Director of the Arctic Resource provide veterans a place to be program designed to allow warriors Center for the Prevention of heard and to have a conversation to talk about their experiences Suicide, Jim Wisland and other with other veterans to share their Staff Report within the confines of the ancient members of the Fairbanks lived experiences. Fort Wainwright Public Affairs text of the “Odyssey.” community to start the first Classics The workgroup was an I’d spent five days working text reading group with the purpose amazing opportunity for me, with Classics professors from of creating a safe space to talk about a member of the U.S. Army Visit any U.S. Army installation and one is likely Dartmouth, Rutgers, the University war experiences and coming home Garrison Alaska, to participate to hear a at some point during the day. of Vermont and Doctorate level afterward with fellow veterans. on an Ivy League campus with a Bugle calls are, and have been, an important part of experts from the Veterans Affairs to These groups build cohesion diverse group of MDs and PhDs the military way of life since the early days of the develop reading groups that can be in the combat veterans that last in the Classics and Psychology, Continental Army. used in the community, university well after the reading group has In early years, bugle calls were used as a signal or on a military installation. ended. The idea of the reading See ODYSSEY on page 4 to Soldiers and Families on the events of the day. In more modern times, listeners could set their clocks and watches by the sound of the bugle call. Some installations would use atomic clocks to check the accuracy of time before a bugle call was played. Each duty day, Monday thru Friday, one will hear 10 answers Soldiers want to the cannon fire that symbolizes the beginning and the end of the duty day on the installation. This tradition is upheld by the Garrison Command know about the new ACFT Sergeants Major flag detail charged with raising and lowering the American Flag each day. Raising it at 6:30 a.m. and retiring it at 5 p.m. on LADD Army Parade Field located on the north side See HONORS on page 6

Staff Report Reserve Soldiers will be required to take the test. U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training Here, the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training answers some of the most common questions that Soldiers, veterans, and civilians had On July 9, the U.S. Army announced a new about the ACFT following the announcement. physical fitness test -- the Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT. The test is designed to replace the 1. Why does the Army need a new PT test APFT with a gender- and age-neutral assessment that (ACFT)? will more closely align with the physical demands To better measure Soldier fitness. Since 1980, the Soldiers will face in combat. Field tests for the ACFT Army has used the current 3-event test. The APFT will begin in October 2018, and by October 2020, all Regular Army, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army See FITNESS on page 6

WEEKEND WEATHER ADVENTURE CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Friday Saturday Sunday Don’t forget that next week starts a whole new CYS Youth Sports & Fitness camp: Adventure Camp! Sign up with Parent Central Services before July 20 so that your child can live out the best moments of summer. Child must be registered through Parent Central Services prior to Mostly sunny with a Partly cloudy with a Showers with a high camp start date. Contact Parent Central Services at (907) 353-7713 for registration information. high of 76 degrees high of 70 and a low of 65 degrees and a At Parent Central Services, building 1049 #2. Call 353-7713. and a low of 51. of 51 degrees. low of 51. 2 NEWS July 13, 2018 Nutrition Corner: Keeping your cooler clean

Brandy Ostanik BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD AFTER THE FUN IS DONE SCRUB IT, THEN STORE IT Medical Department Activity – When you’re picnicking, barbecuing Melted ice is a sign that your food At the end of the outing, or as soon Alaska, Public Affairs or camping, things can get messy. To is no longer safe and that it’s time to as you return home, clean your cooler make sure you have all the essentials toss all leftovers. While you’re at it, with water and a mild detergent and rinse you’ll need for quick and easy cleanup, immediately throw out all used bags and thoroughly. Then, make sure to wipe it The land of the midnight sun offers pack a bottle or bar of soap and clean wrappers so they don’t contaminate your completely dry before storing. plenty of opportunities for a day picnic towels. You’ll also need clean water. cooler. If lingering odors are an issue, a quick to the lake or even a week long camping Try to find out ahead of time if you’ll wipe with a vanilla extract-soaked paper trip. After excursions it’s easy to get have access to fresh water at your towel can freshen things up. home, empty the cooler and forget about destination. If not, bring a few jugs of Finally, if your cooler has a drain it until the next outing, but a clean, safe water from home. If that’s not possible, plug, make sure it’s open to prevent cooler starts before your next picnic or pack disposable wipes to clean hands moisture from accumulating during trip even begins. and surfaces before and after cooking storage. Take good care of your cooler and and eating. you’ll ensure that it’s bacteria- and germ- free every time you use it and here’s how: MEDDAC Minute Weekly Financial Tips:

Brandy Ostanik Fresh produce Medical Department Activity – PERFORMANCE TRIAD TIP Alaska, Public Affairs Sleep is a biological need for brain Ryki Carlson Carrots – Remove the tops and function. Soldiers require seven to Survivor Outreach Services Support store in a perforated plastic bag in the eight hours of quality sleep every Coordinator refrigerator. You can use the tops like IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS 24-hours to maintain their mental herbs in soups or main dishes. Store the Emergency: 911 edge. When Soldiers do not get tops like a bouquet, place them in a glass 24 Hour Nurse Advice Line: enough sleep, their mental acuity Fresh vegetables With the longer with water in the fridge. 1-800-874-2273 Opt. 1 suffers—putting themselves and fellow days, the growing season is getting Celery – Wrap tightly in foil and Appointment Line: 361-4000 Soldiers at risk for making errors into full swing. The farmer’s markets refrigerate. It will stay crisp for up to two Behavioral Health: 361-6059 that lead to accidents and mishaps. and grocery stores offer a wide variety weeks. Benefits Advisor: 361-5656 Insufficient sleep is a safety risk and a of produce at reasonable prices. With Cucumbers – These should be Immunizations: 361-5456 threat to mission success. so much produce at our fingertips this stored at room temperature since they Information Desk: 361-5172 growing season, it’s time for refresher are sensitive to temperatures below 50 Patient Advocate: 361-5291 INTERNAL BEHAVIORAL on the proper way to store fruits and degrees. Do not store with high ethylene Pharmacy Refills: 361-5803 HEALTH vegetables to make the most of our producing fruits. Referral Center: 361-1810 The Bassett ACH Primary Care investment. For additional information Eggplant – The best place to store Tricare On-Line: Clinic now offers internal behavioral visit www.usda.gov. eggplant is in a cool spot, away from www.tricareonline.com health consultations. Assistance with Do NOT store fruits and vegetables direct sunlight at room temperature. Health Net Federal Services: concerns such as stress, chronic pain, together. Fruits that give off high level Ensure you do not store with bananas, www.tricare-west.com tobacco dependency, weight loss, of ethylene (the ripening agent, think tomatoes, melons, or apples since they 1-844-866-9378 depression, diabetes and more is being apples, bananas, melons, and tomatoes) are all high ethylene producers and can offered without the need for a referral. can prematurely ripen and spoil cause the eggplant to ripen and spoil For more information, or to schedule surrounding vegetables. quickly. PERFORMANCE TRIAD TIP an appointment, call 361-5670. Storing fresh cut fruits and Herbs – Store herbs like a bouquet. Sleep is a biological need for brain vegetables. Immediately refrigerate any Snip off the bottom of the stems, make function. Soldiers require seven to eight ANONYMOUS OR NOT fresh-cut items such as salad or fruit for sure the leaves are completely dry, and hours of quality sleep every 24-hours Sometimes being anonymous is best quality and food safety. then place them in a glass with water in to maintain their mental edge. When not a good thing. When filling out Preparing vegetables. Leave the fridge. Soldiers do not get enough sleep, Interactive Customer Evaluation refrigerated produce unwashed in its Mushrooms – These do well removed their mental acuity suffers—putting forms, leaving contact information original packaging or wrapped loosely from their plastic-wrapped container themselves and fellow Soldiers at risk helps us to better serve our in a plastic bag, except mushrooms and from the store and placed in a paper bag for making errors that lead to accidents beneficiaries. Many times the issue herbs. If your greens are dirty, rinse in the fridge. The paper allows for better and mishaps. Insufficient sleep is a is something we can easily fix, but and dry them well then wrap them in airflow while the crisper drawer keeps safety risk and a threat to mission without contact information we are not a paper towel before placing them in the air slightly humid and prevents the success. able to remedy the situation. Giving a bag. Fruits and vegetables stored at mushrooms from drying out. us a name and number allows us to room temperature should be removed Onions – Sweet onions produced DISPOSE OF UNWANTED contact the beneficiary and correct the from packaging and kept loose. Here in early summer have a high moisture PRESCRIPTIONS problem on the spot. are some tips for storing vegetables: content and they will not keep long. Bassett ACH will be hosting a Drug Asparagus – Cut an inch off the Wrap each one in a paper towel and Take-Back day Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. TRICARE ONLINE REMINDERS bottom of asparagus spears. Submerge keep them in your fridge. The pungent to 2 p.m. at the Fort Wainwright Post TRICARE makes it easy to receive the ends in water or wrap the stalks in a onions harvested in late summer and Exchange. This is an opportunity for a reminder for upcoming appointments. damp paper towel and refrigerate in an early fall can be stored for months. They individuals with unwanted, unused and Beneficiaries who have their cell phone unsealed plastic bag. have sulfurous compounds (the stuff that expired medications to dispose of them number in their TRICARE profile will Beets – Cut the tops off to keep firm. makes you cry when you cut them) that safely. receive a reminder text 48-hours, and Leaving any top on a root vegetable help preserve them. Store these in a well two hours, prior to their appointment. draws moisture making them lose flavor ventilated, cool and dry place. Do NOT BREAST PUMPS AND SUPPLIES and firmness. Beets should be washed us a plastic bag, they need to breathe. Do you have a breastfeeding child at SAVE A TRIP TO THE ER and kept in an open container with a Consider using a reusable produce bag home? TRICARE covers breast pumps Not sure if you need to come wet towel on top. To store the tops, or delicate bag. Do NOT store with root and breast pump supplies at no cost. into the emergency room or make wrap them in a paper towel and place in vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, or You must have a prescription from your an appointment? Beneficiaries can a plastic bag. turnips. provider and state which type of breast call our Nurse Advice Line to talk Bell peppers – Refrigerate peppers, Potatoes, including sweet potatoes pump you need. For more information to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, unwashed, in a plastic bag in the – These don’t need to be refrigerated on coverage go to www.tricare.mil/ seven days a week for advice about vegetable drawer. Keep them dry, as and should ideally be stored in a dark breastpumps. immediate health care needs. Call moisture will eventually cause them to environment at about 45 to 50 degrees in 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273). rot. Red and yellow peppers will last a paper bag. At warmer or more humid TRICARE ONLINE REMINDERS four to five days, while green ones will temperatures, they have a tendency to TRICARE makes it easy to receive last about a week. start sprouting or going bad. a reminder for upcoming appointments. Beneficiaries who have their cell phone number in their TRICARE profile will receive a reminder text 48-hours, and two hours, prior to their appointment. ALASKA POST The Interior Military News Connection

The ALASKA POST is authorized by Army Regulation 360-1 and is published by the Fairbanks Daily EDITORIAL STAFF News-Miner, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Army, and is under exclusive written contract. Contents of the ALASKA POST are not necessarily Garrison Commander the official views of, or endorsed by, the Department Col. Sean Fisher of the Army. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the U.S. Army Garrison Alaska Public Affairs Office. The ALASKA POST welcomes Acting PAO/Command responsible comments from its readers and will publish Information/Sr. Editor letters, articles or photos submitted at least one week Brian Schlumbohm prior to the next publication. The ALASKA POST reserves the right to edit or reject submissions. All submitted material will become official Army property Community Relations/ unless otherwise indicated. To advertise call (907) 459- Media Relations 7548 Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage Dani O’Donnell without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political Staff Writer/Editor affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The Editorial office is located on Fort Daniel Nelson Wainwright, building 1047 #1; Mailing address is Public Affairs Office, 1046 Marks Road, Fort Wainwright, AK Staff Writer/New Media 99703. Call 353-6779 or 353-6760, or send emails to [email protected] Brady Gross The ALASKA POST – The Interior Military News Connection 3 July 13, 2018 NEWS History Snapshot: Harding Lake, c. 1944

L. Amber Phillippe Fort Wainwright Landscape Historian lodging, a café, an undeveloped beach, camping spots, and boat rentals. It remained in use until Harding Lake, originally known as sometime in the late 1990s-early Salchaket Lake, is located about 45 miles 2000s, when the land was sold to a south of Fairbanks along the Richardson private developer. Highway. This image comes from a There is evidence that there were year- World War II era Soldier’s service round cabins on the lake’s shores as early album. The album contains many as 1909 when the U.S. Geological Survey images from around Fairbanks and went through Alaska’s Interior and first the Interior of the Soldier (name recorded the lake. unknown, but apparently stationed Later, in the 1920s, the lake was at Ladd Army Airfield) and his given its current name, Harding Lake, in fellow servicemen hunting, fishing, memory of President Warren Harding’s canoeing, and sight-seeing during 1923 visit to Alaska. their recreational time here. Throughout the 1930s and 40s, land around the lake was subdivided and If you have any stories or slowly built upon. photographs to share with the In the 1950s and 60s several recreation Cultural Resources Management camps were built around the lake program please call, (907) 361- including an Army Camp along the 9329 or email laurel.a.phillippe. southern shore. [email protected]. In its heyday the Army Camp had

(File photo, Fort Wainwright Environmental Division)

FORT WAINWRIGHT BRIEF

INSTALLATION-WIDE YARD SALE The next installation-wide yard sale is Saturday, July 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Wainwright residents may sell from their homes or from the Family and MWR resale lot, located at the corner of Neely and Meridian Roads. DoD ID cardholders coming from off post to participate may sell from the FMWR resale lots on a first come, first serve basis. General public wishing to enter post with the purpose of attending the yard sale need to obtain a pass from the Visitor’s Center by providing a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and registration for the vehicle they are operating. All passengers will be required to show a photo ID. A reminder that marijuana in any form, though legal in the State of Alaska, is still illegal on federal installations. For more information, call 353-7648, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY The U.S. Army Garrison Alaska command team and the Northern Alaska Military Retiree Council, invite you and your family to the annual Retiree Appreciation Day on Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044, on Fort Wainwright. We will begin the day’s activities at 9 a.m. The Posting of the Colors, opening remarks and guest speaker session will begin at 10 a.m. The Information/Health Bazaar is planned throughout the day as well the opportunity to win many door prizes from local businesses. The information bazaar provides retirees and veterans an opportunity to speak with representatives from a variety of state, federal, retiree, and veterans organizations regarding services available to you and your family. The Dining Facility, will be offering brunch to retirees and their families for $6.25 per person from noon to 1 p.m. The bowling alley and golf course will be offering discounts for retirees throughout the day. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, or would like to RSVP, please call Steven Schack at (907) 353-2095.

Notice of Wildlife Services activity on Fort Wainwright throughout summer

Staff Report permits for the taking of migratory birds outside LAAF. Fort Wainrwight Public Affairs Lethal control of wildlife by APHIS-WS staff will be implemented in accordance with the State and Federal U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Wainwright has permits to reinforce non-lethal methods. The Wildlife entered into a Cooperative Service Agreement with Services’ Wildlife Specialist on site will provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant ongoing recommendations and technical assistance Health Inspection Service - Wildlife Services to reduce to enhance Fort Wainwright’s Wildlife Aircraft Strike human health and safety risks associated with potential Hazard Program and MBTA compliance. wildlife/aircraft collisions at Ladd Army Air Field. Wildlife Services will also work to reduce the impact of migratory birds on military training and other missions during nesting season in compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and will accomplish this mission by providing a seasonal wildlife hazard management program to Fort Wainwright. Projects will be conducted annually from April 1, thru Sept. 30. Wildlife Services will be using pyrotechnics in conjunction with habitat management, exclusion, active deterrence, and lethal control (as necessary) to discourage wildlife from using LAAF and the FWA cantonment area facilities for nesting, roosting, foraging, and/or loafing activities. The LAAF Division Manager will acquire permits from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for the harassment and/ or lethal take of birds and nests that are a hazard to Army and civilian aircraft and personnel. The FWA Environmental Division will obtain 4 NEWS July 13, 2018 EIELSON Continued from page 1 spouse, Amy, were the winners direct link with these Airmen. of the 2018 General and Mrs. We stand on the shoulders Jerome F. O’Malley Award. of giants. Each of us is now “It was an honor and responsible for pioneering the privilege to be your commander future.” for the past two years,” said Bishop joined the Iceman Mineau. “Thank you for team with his wife and four making the past two years children from Luke Air Force absolutely the highlight of my Base, Ariz., where he served 24-year Air Force career.” as the 56th Operations Group The change of command was commander. marked with the ceremonial “As we look at the world handover of the 354th FW today, we are at the frontier guidon from Mineau to Bishop, in many respects. We are which represented a symbolic, charged with becoming a more military tradition dating back to resilient, lethal, and innovative the 18th century. joint force while also building “As Icemen, we stand at relationships with our allies the end of a long blue line and partners,” said Bishop. of pioneering Airmen,” said “As Icemen, this is Bishop, who recalled the baked into our DNA. Every U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Bishop, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, renders his first salute accomplishments of Airmen day we prove that it’s possible to the Airmen of the 354th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2018, at like Carl “Ben” Eielson and the for resilient Airmen and Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. During the ceremony, Bishop said he was looking forward to being 354th Fighter Group of World their families to thrive on the part of the Iceman Team, and about heritage of the 354th Fighter Wing. (Photo by Senior Airman War II. “Each of us shares a Alaskan frontier.” Isaac Johnson, 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

ODYSSEY Continued from page 1

and to help shape future groups. Team Alaska, as we were called, consisted of Wisland, 1st Lt. Will Nelson from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division and myself. The workgroup did a deep analysis of the Odyssey and developed thought provoking questions for each book of the epic tale. We also discussed methods to use from the movie American Sniper, to facilitate discussion groups for veterans. This session went late into the night while veterans present shared, with the academics, how real Chris Kyle’s statements were while he was home. There were several guest speakers that presented on issues relevant to the workshop. The highlight of the speakers was the President Emeritus of Dartmouth, Dr. Jim Wright, who has authored several books about veterans. The group was also honored to have the Director of the National PTSD Center, Dr. Mathew Friedman, talk about U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division and a Fairbanks resiliency. His center is possibly the foremost resource of pastor team up to participate in a foundation-laying workshop hosted by Dartmouth College. The goal information for building resilience in combat veterans. was to create a reading program using classic texts that allows veterans a “safe space” to share their Team Alaska hopes to get the first reading group started experiences through the power of literature and storytelling. Professor Roberta Stewart, at left near in October of this year. There are still many hurdles to cross back wall, leads a discussion on Homer’s Odyssey during a workshop that draws parallels between the to get there but participation in the workgroup has gotten us epic poem and modern veterans’ experiences. (Photo by Eli Burakian, Dartmouth College) much closer to that goal. I hope to have an active duty only group started after the proof of concept has been completed in Fairbanks. 5 July 13, 2018 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Fort Wainwright Family & MWR Weekly Events July 13 – 20

Summer Laser Tag July 13 13 3 to 7 p.m. Extra hours of laser tag means extra hours of fun! For just $5, you and your friends can take the enemy down in the arena! Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044 Call 353-7755

Chena River Full-Day Float Shuttle 14 July 14 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. We make floating the Chena River easy for you! Don't worry about shuttling vehicles back and forth— let the Outdoor Recreation Center drop you off at Nordale Road, then leisurely float to Fort Wainwright. Outdoor Recreation Center, building 4050 Call 361-6349, reservations recommended

AbsoGLUTEly Fitness Class 16 July 16 5:15 to 6 p.m. AbsoGLUTEly is a high energy, fun workout that includes weights and cardio to shape and sculpt the core and the lower body areas. Join a certified instructor and get fit! Physical Fitness Center, building 3709 Call 353-7223

Lego Club 19 July 19 3 to 4 p.m. Legos are building blocks for your imagination. Kids of all ages are welcome to join in on the fun, as Lego Club brings the Legos to the Last Frontier Community Activity Center! . Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044 Call 353-7755

Adventure Camp Registration Deadline 20 July 20

Don't forget that next week starts a whole new CYS Youth Sports & Fitness camp: Adventure Camp! Sign up with Parent Central Services before July 20 so that your child can live out the best moments of summer. Child must be registered through Parent Central Services prior to camp start date. Contact Parent Central Services at (907) 353- 7713 for registration information. Parent Central Services, building 1049 #2 Call 353-7713 Make waves at the Introduction to Stand-Up Class! Learn more at www.wainwright.armymwr.com 6 NEWS July 13, 2018 policy decisions will be made after field the Department of Physical Education controlled biomechanical posture to testing results and scientific analysis are (West Point); U.S. Army Research promote adherence to precision during FITNESS presented to senior leaders. Institute of Environmental Medicine the lift. The trap bar lift exerts less spinal Continued from page 1 and U.S. Army Public Health Center loading due to an upright torso than the 4. What about Soldiers who don’t live (MEDCOM) and the Army Physical regular deadlift. To date we’ve tested has provided an adequate assessment on a base, like recruiters, National Guard Fitness School (USACIMT). more than 500 untrained Soldiers with of two areas, muscular endurance and and Army Reserve? zero reported injuries. Improvements aerobic endurance. Although these two As part of the Field Test the Army 6. How much does the ACFT in grip, core and lower body strength components of fitness are important for specifically selected USAR, ARNG, equipment cost? will significantly improve combat Soldiers, they are not the only important USAREC, USACC and other unique Final costs will be worked out as performance while reducing load- areas of fitness relative to combat dispersed units. This will allow the part of the field testing phase. However, carriage injuries. readiness. To perform well across the Army to determine the right locations cost was a factor in considering the full spectrum of operations in a complex and methods for remote/dispersed equipment needed to complete a 9. Are there alternate events for the and unknown battlefield, Soldiers must units. Implementation of the ACFT balanced fitness assessment. The ACFT that Soldiers can take? If not, possess significant physical capacity in may require modifications in unit equipment is standard fitness equipment, why? all areas of fitness including strength, training schedules to allow testing to be available from many retail and wholesale The final policy for alternate events power, speed, and agility. The APFT conducted during higher level training locations. Since it is not “specialized,” or alternate test is still to be determined. does not measure these components periods (i.e. Annual Training) or may there is an added advantage in that the The Army is studying alternate fitness of fitness. The U.S. Army believes the require additional funding (increased equipment can also be used for everyday tests for Soldiers on temporary and/ ACFT will measure these areas and be training days). However, the current physical readiness training. or permanent profiles. These tests able to significantly enhance combat ACFT does not take a significantly larger would help determine if you can heal readiness, while reducing injury and amount of time to test than the current 7. Why the 2-mile run? and rehabilitate or if you need to be attrition by establishing a comprehensive PT test. The simplest and most effective way medically boarded for continued service. assessment of combat fitness. to measure aerobic endurance with large We hope Soldiers will be able to heal and 5. Who came up with this test? groups of Soldiers is with a distance run. pass the ACFT. 2. How long does it take to administer This test is a result of over 20 years We measure and train aerobic endurance the ACFT? of research and studies of fitness and to allow Soldiers to safely and effectively 10. Won’t Soldiers hurt themselves With 15 lanes of equipment, the health, and the research in the last six conduct occupationally-specific training training for the test? ACFT can be administered to a group years was specifically focused on just and tasks performance, including The Army is committed to a of 60 Soldiers in about 1 hour. The this new test. The Army researched the moving long distances under load. A certification and training program for average testing time per Soldier is about baseline physical readiness requirements Soldier needs to run for a minimum of all graders and specifically for Master 50 minutes. A trained company of 120 of high physical demand tasks Soldiers 12 minutes to get an accurate assessment Fitness Trainers. MFTs are a force Soldiers can be tested in 2 hours. The perform in combat. The Army asked of aerobic fitness. A 2-mile run ensures enabler who are trained in all the events Army will provide the equipment. experts from the Army, combat veterans, most Soldiers will need 12 minutes or and training requirements for the ACFT. active and reserve Soldiers, NCOs more. Using the train the trainer method, teams 3. How will the ACFT be graded? Are and officers, from all branches and from the Army Physical Fitness School there tiers based on military occupational backgrounds, for their knowledge and 8. Why the Three Repetition will certify master instructors for the specialty? expertise on what it takes to be a Soldier. Maximum Deadlift? ACFT. It is not expected that trained The grading remains to be In addition to our own studies, we met Conventional wisdom in regards Soldiers, properly supervised by their determined, but there will be a minimum with military fitness leaders from the to strength lifts is that reduced load + leadership and MFTs, will have any baseline standard, which aligns with United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, increased repetitions + proper rest = unusual risk of injury taking or training the general physical fitness required France, the Netherlands and many other reduced injuries. A 3RM deadlift will for the ACFT. The renewed emphasis for a Soldier to perform high physical fitness experts from civilian universities produce significantly fewer injuries than on fitness and the additional resources demand, common Soldier tasks. Grading and centers to discuss U.S. Army a 1RM deadlift. Trap (Hex) bars are being provided, along with solid training, by MOS or by unit type are questions Soldier fitness. We talked with our sister significantly easier (lower injury risk) for minimizes any risk to Soldiers. that will best be answered after the services, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy untrained Soldiers to learn and execute Field Test has gathered more data. Any and Coast Guard. We also consulted with lifts. Trap bars put the Soldier in a more

To the Colors: A bugle call, in the category of formation should come to upon the sound of ceremonial calls, played to render honors to the nation. the first note, remain at attention until the cannon blast HONORS It is used when no band is available to render honors, is heard, then salute. If no cannon is heard, the Soldiers Continued from page 1 or in ceremonies requiring honors to the nation more should salute upon the first note of To the Color. than once. The same governs Soldiers in civilian clothes of post; just outside the U.S. Army Garrison Alaska To the Color commands all the same courtesies as however, Soldiers are not required to salute, and they headquarters, building 1555. the National Anthem. It is also used to accompany the should stand with their hand over their heart, facing the Based on manning the detail only performs this lowering of the National Colors. direction of the music. requirement during duty days. During holidays and Civilians, retirees and veterans who wish to weekends the American Flag continues to fly and is 10 p.m. – : A bugle call, in the category of participate and pay respect, should also stand with their properly lighted during hours of darkness. service calls, played to signal that unauthorized lights hand over their heart, either facing the flag or facing the Traditional bugle calls are played throughout the are to be extinguished. This is the last bugle call of the direction of the music. day on Fort Wainwright over the installation mass day. Congress passed a law in 2009 that allowed notification system starting at 6:30 a.m. and ending at Added to the Fort Wainwright bugle call list last Soldiers, veterans and retirees to render a hand salute 10 p.m. year was the Church Call. This bugle call takes place when in civilian clothes. Fort Wainwright has six such mass notification on Sundays at 9 a.m.. It is the same as the French All vehicles on Fort Wainwright should signal, pull system towers located throughout the installation. call taken from the “Sonnerries de Chasseur’ written off to the roadway, and come to a full and complete These towers help amplify the bugle calls and are in 1845. The Church Call was added to the daily stop; this includes civilians, during the playing of also used for mass notification during emergencies or schedule in 1874 and was consistently use throughout and Retreat/To the Color. Currently all gates incidents the Second World War. In its height it was considered entering the post will stop access during Reveille and There are 23 traditional bugle calls used by the U.S. to be a non-optional call but began to fall away from Retreat. Army. Fort Wainwright plays four throughout the day. use prior to the Korean War. A recent trend on Army Soldiers operating a vehicle during Reveille or The following is a list of the bugle calls used on Fort installations to re-engage their history and discipline Retreat are required to stop and exit their vehicle to Wainwright, the playing times, and the meanings for of bugle calls includes the Chapel Call in several render honors. each bugle call: prominent locations. The call to service is not tied If there is a safety concern, motorists should at all to any one denomination or religion and may also be times remain aware of their surroundings and protect 6:30 a.m. – Reveille: A bugle call, in the category heard before a memorial service or to announce the themselves accordingly. of service calls, played at dawn to awaken the troops formation of a funeral escort since these events most For example, if it is not safe to get out of the vehicle, for morning roll call. It is also used to accompany the often take place within a chapel and carry a high level due to road or weather conditions, or insufficient space raising of the National Colors. of solemnity. exists to safely pull off the roadway, keep moving until Listen to the Church Call, at www.music.army.mil/ it is safe to do so. 7:45 a.m. – Mess Call: A bugle call, in the category music/buglecalls/churchcall.asp You can help in keeping traditions alive and well on of service calls, played to signal personnel that it is According to Army Regulation 600-25, during Fort Wainwright by encouraging and participating in mealtime. The same call is used for all meals. This Reveille, Soldiers in uniform and not in formation must showing the proper respect to our Army, our country bugle call also signals to Soldiers that the physical come to attention and salute in the direction of the flag and our flag. fitness training period has ended. upon the first note. If the flag cannot be seen, Soldiers face the direction of the music. Soldiers in formation Editor’s Note: To listen to the various types of bugle 5 p.m. – Retreat: A bugle call, in the category of should follow the command of their senior Soldier who calls, visit service calls, played to signal the end of the official day should call the group to attention. www.music.army.mil/music/buglecalls/default.asp and is immediately followed by To the Colors. During Retreat, Soldiers in uniform who are not in 7 July 13, 2018 NEWS DoD partnerships critical to Fairbanks’ strategic importance

On June 5, Honorable Lucian Niemeyer and representatives for the Missile Defense Agency, Air Force, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and construction contractors gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Greely near Delta Junction, Alaska. The event celebrated the start of construction for the $200 million Missile Field Four. (Photo by John Budnik, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

John Budnik “Because of the magnitude of the here in record time,” said Col. Michael Everyone has been pushing the team U.S. Army Corps of Engineers investments we are spending in the Brooks, commander of the Alaska toward the right direction and wanting Fairbanks area, I felt it was important District, of the new missile field. He to succeed.” to come up here and get a first-hand credited the team for their efforts to Niemeyer said that he is impressed A new era of military modernization look at what we are delivering to the push the project ahead of schedule. with the level of cooperation DoD was the theme during a visit to Alaska warfighter and in time to meet their “We have moved mountains and we is seeing in Alaska and believes it by one of the Department of Defense’s timeline,” Niemeyer said. know what is at stake.” is a testament to the relationships top officials. On June 5, he and representatives While missile defense is a large developed over time that allows for During the week of June 3, the for the Missile Defense Agency, Air DoD mission, a beddown projects the collaborative effort to deliver Honorable Lucian Niemeyer, Assistant Force, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supporting the arrival of two F-35A warfighter capabilities. Observing the Secretary of Defense for Energy, and construction contractors gathered fighter jet squadrons between 2020 and proactive teamwork and innovative Installations and Environment, toured for a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort 2022 at Eielson Air Force Base will approaches to tackling these projects new military construction projects Greely near Delta Junction. The event require just as much schedule precision is a good feeling he will bring back to valued in excess of $1 billion at Clear celebrated the start of construction for and teamwork amongst the program’s D.C., he said. Air Force Station, Eielson Air Force the $200 million Missile Field Four. executing agencies. Totaling about “I am up here to review lessons Base, Fort Greely and Fort Wainwright Due to an evolving threat, the Missile $551 million, some of the essential about what the team is doing, so we -- all located in the greater Fairbanks Defense Agency is expanding its infrastructure needed includes a new can apply them elsewhere in the world area. Meeting with command operational capacity to defeat inbound flight simulator, missile maintenance and have better results in the military leadership at each installation and intercontinental ballistic missiles, or facility, aircraft weather shelters and a construction program,” Niemeyer said. visiting construction sites under ICBMs. dining facility. After touring the Corps’ permafrost the management of the U.S. Army Since 1999, the Missile Defense Currently, 24 new or renovated tunnel just north of Fairbanks, it was Corps of Engineers -- Pacific Ocean Agency and the Corps’ Alaska District facilities are either underway or slated apparent to Niemeyer that construction Division’s Alaska District, Niemeyer have collaborated to design and for construction with the help of the in Alaska has its challenges in the form saw DoD’s military capacity in the Far construct infrastructure to bolster Alaska District. of a short summer season, dynamic North. the nation’s defense posture against The aircraft will not only bring landscape and Arctic environment. “The Alaska area is of strategic foreign-launched missile systems. advanced aerial technology to Alaska, However, the expeditionary mindset importance in the entire world,” Since then, the district has designed but about 3,500 personnel and their and resiliency of the team is symbolic Niemeyer said. “It is pretty significant six facilities, completed 63 projects families -- all additive to the existing of what America is all about, he said, where the U.S. can reach out and and are actively engaged in 13 other Eielson mission. Hence, the need for especially when the mission drives project power from Alaska.” missile defense-related construction supporting infrastructure like a new the timeline of delivering critical Part of his responsibilities are to efforts such as Clear Air Force $22.5 million school age center. infrastructure in order to stay ahead of ensure that defense spending around Station’s $347 million Long Range “When I first started with this evolving adversaries. the globe -- intended to increase Discrimination Radar complex. program I got a lot of feedback that “You can see why DoD looks at the U.S. lethality or readiness to work The two agencies’ combined efforts it was going to be complicated,” said Fairbanks area and Alaska as a whole with its allies -- is done wisely, he to date have resulted in the design Monica Velasco, resident engineer as an area to continue to invest in said. The partnerships between DoD and construction of missile defense for the district’s Alaska Area Office. capabilities to protect the homeland,” stakeholders, to include outside entities facilities in Alaska valued at about “The amount of support from the Air Niemeyer said. like construction contractors, were of $1.26 billion. Force, Eielson and the Air Force Civil particular focus during the visit. “We are ahead of schedule and are Engineer Center has been incredible.

World Eskimo-Indian Olympics, hosted in Fairbanks

Staff Report Athabascan territory. This Fort Wainwright Public is followed by a parade of Affairs the athletes, Alaska Native dance groups, and Miss Fairbanks will once again WEIO contestants and host the World Eskimo- welcomes from the local Indian Olympics (WEIO) at mayors. Male and female the Carlson Center from July winners of Wednesday’s 18-21. Spectators will be running event deliver an treated to days and evenings Olympic flame to honored full of competitive events elders who will tend that that are designed to showcase flame at a seal oil lamp the strength and endurance during the week…and the necessary to thrive in a competition is officially subsistence world. opened. Good-spirited The dance groups from sportsmanship is shared around the state perform by the many athletes who nightly. The Miss WEIO cross the generations and pageant occurs throughout encourage their competitors the event with a coronation to develop their skills and do on Friday evening. their best. Events include the An always-adorable ear pull – where competitors baby parka and dress connect their ears in a tug- competition is held one of-war to determine who evening. Demonstrations can endure the most pain— of important, traditional mimicking the endurance Native skills that are not needed to battle frost bite; yet competition games can the blanket toss—competitors be seen throughout the jump from a hide blanket, event. attempting to gracefully WEIO also boast one reach the ceiling—an activity of the biggest state-wide designed to better view the Native art and craft shows, far horizon from the flat perfect for some mid-year North Slope; and the 4-man gift shopping. Everything carry—one person tries to from coastal ivory carvings maximize their distance to Interior beadwork can travelled while carrying four be found and purchased others clinging to their front, directly from the artists. back, and sides—the man- WEIO is a family- weights standing in for a friendly event enjoyed by quartered game animal being residents and tourists alike. carried out of the field. Admission to the games is The first evening’s free of charge before 6 pm opening events include a and a nominal entry fee is welcome by an Athabascan charged after that time. A elder who welcomes all schedule and descriptions Open ceremonies at the 2014 World Eskimo-Indian Olympics with the Blanket Toss. (File photo, Fort of the competitions is and grants permission for Wainwright Public Affairs) the event to be held in available at www.weio.org.