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Vol. 38, No. 49 Published for the community of Fort Polk, La. Dec. 9, 2011 See 4,000 troops march in Leesville parade

VERNON PARISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE of the recently returned Soldiers. Special honors Chamber President Ranelle Birmingham. will be given to the family members of fallen Sol- “The community’s outpouring of love for our “I’ll be home for , you can plan on diers. The Grand Marshal for this year’s parade Soldiers and their eagerness to participate in the me,” –– Recorded by Bing Crosby, 1943, and theme of is retired Col. William (Bill) Howerton of party and parade has been overwhelming. this year’s Leesville Christmas parade. Leesville. Please make plans to attend and be part of this At the parade’s conclusion, there will be cash history-making event.” LEESVILLE, La. –– Are you ready for a big, door prizes as well as awards for best float in “Leesville owes much of its identity to Fort old-fashioned Christmas parade complete with each category. All parade goers and participants Polk and the Army,” said Leesville Mayor Robert confetti and thousands of marching Soldiers? are encouraged to follow Santa at the end of the Rose. “This is an unparalleled honor to walk in a The Vernon Parish Chamber of Commerce, parade to the judge’s stage located in front of the parade with the 10th Mountain Soldiers. My area businesses and community members are set Vernon Parish Police Jury office. hope and goal is to celebrate not only the great to honor thousands of Fort Polk Soldiers return- “This event, which celebrates the return of our spirit of the season, but the enduring spirit of ing from combat in Afghanistan during the Soldiers and honors their service to our country, American freedom these men and women help chamber’s annual Christmas Parade Saturday. is the highlight of my year as president of the to preserve.” Activities begin from noon to 3 p.m. with a Vernon Parish Chamber of Commerce,” said Please see Parade, page 6A “welcome home” honor party, hosted by the Ver- non Parish Chamber of Commerce, at the field west of Leesville High School’s Wampus Cat Sta- dium. A variety of foods (brisket, gumbo, chicken, pulled pork, dirty rice, boudin, hot dogs and a cake to feed 4,000) will be served and activities offered to more than 6,000 family members and Soldiers who recently returned to Fort Polk from Afghanistan. A change of command ceremony for the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division takes place at 3:30 p.m. at the Leesville High School’s Wampus Cat Stadium. Due to space lim- itations, the change of command ceremony is by invitation only. Following the change of command ceremony, the Christmas Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m., led by 4,000 marching Soldiers and the Purple Heart float. Merchants along the parade route honor Sol- diers with flags and confetti and extend their regular hours Saturday till 5 p.m. Studio 101 Hair Salon will provide snacks for military fami- lies until the parade starts. Local participants will follow the marching Soldiers down the parade route with bands and floats with Santa arriving on his big red fire en- gine. The sponsor for the Christmas parade is cham- ber member Barksdale Federal Credit Union. The theme is, “I’ll be home for Christmas,” in honor Weekend weather Inside the Guardian

60 54 54 Tax preparation ...... 3A Toy drive ...... 1B

Tracking Santa ...... 4A Teen with values ...... 2B

32 29 36 Snowflake fest ...... 8A Post tree lighting ...... 8B Today Saturday Sunday VViieewwppooiinntt A holiday note from the Army’s home front

By Lt. Gen. MICHAEL FERRITER we’ve met many whose sense of unteer, thank you. Thank you for Guardian IMCOM Commander service far exceeded their job de- choosing to go the extra mile to scription — really dedicated people make a difference for Soldiers, civil- Editorial Staff Caring exemplifies the spirit of at a housing office, Youth Sports ians and Families. Brig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn the holiday season. coaches and Child Development Let’s all enjoy what the season of- Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk commanding general One of the world’s greatest lead- Services, to name just a few. My fam- fers, wherever we are, and enjoy ers was a gate guard who worked at ily’s experience is not time with friends and Col. Roger L. Shuck Garrison commander the main gate of Fort Benning, Ga. unique. loved ones. As we cele- Jim Beinkemper What made Mr. McCoy so great was Every Soldier and brate, let’s remember Public Affairs officer that he knew his job was more than Family member can those who are deployed Kim Reischling checking ID cards. With his awe- point to service and extend extra sup- Command information officer some attitude, he conveyed to every providers on our gar- port to their Families at Chuck Cannon person passing through his lane that risons who go out of home. Jean Dubiel he cared. their way to help. Let’s also be mindful Editors Somehow he succeeded in mak- The same sense of of those around us who Angie Thorne ing a difference just through his gen- caring is why so many may find this time of After Hours editor uine message of “Welcome home!” Soldiers, Family mem- year more difficult. For Jennifer Dorval I’ve talked with many people who bers, civilians and re- those who need assis- Rachel Reischling had contact with him — Soldiers, tirees volunteer their tance, our installations Sarah Peachey parents visiting their Soldiers, civil- time and talents across provide a number of Staff writers ians going to work, and visiting re- the installation. Our Soldier and Family sup- Editorial Offices tirees who were stationed at Fort volunteers welcome FERRITER port services. If you are Building 4919, Magnolia Street Fort Polk, LA 71459-5060 Benning years ago, and all agreed. newcomers. They unsure where to go, Voice (337) 531-4033 He made a difference. teach classes, mentor children and start with Army Community Service Fax (337) 531-1401 We’ve all seen this type of in- teens and run playgroups for young or the chaplain’s office. Email: [email protected] spired leadership on every installa- mothers and toddlers. They plan From my Family to you and Trading post ads: tion. Showing that we care exempli- outings for Wounded Warriors, yours, we wish you safe and happy [email protected] fies the very spirit of the holiday build houses for disabled veterans, holidays and a blessed new year. Fort Polk Homepage http://www.jrtc-polk.army.mil season. support survivors, help Editor’s Note: Lt. Gen. Michael The great prepare Families for de- Ferriter assumed command of the Advertising Steve Colwell thing about be- ployment and throw U.S. Army Installation Management GeSteveneral ColwellManager ing part of the welcome home parties. Command at Joint Base San Antonio (31General8) 352 Manager-3618 Commentary PO Box 448 / 904 South Drive Army Family is Caring and selfless Nov. 17. Natchi(318)toch es,352-3618 LA 71457 For advertisP.O.ing Boxinquiri 448es contact: that caring goes service is ingrained in He is also Assistant Chief of Staff Jennifer L. Russell beyond the holiday season. It is day our Army culture, and we are much for Installation Management. IM- sales@th904efor tSouthpolkg uardian.cDrive om in, day out and year-round. stronger because of it. COM is the Army’s home. Its mis- The Guardian, a civilian enter- prise , is an authorized Margie and I and our four kids Army strong! sion is to provide Soldiers, civilians publication for members of the U.S. have lived and grown as a Family on To everyone who has extended a and their Families with a quality of Army. Contents of the Guardian are Army installations around the helping hand this past year, whether life commensurate with the quality not necessarily official views of, or en- dorsed by, the U.S. Government, De- world. In addition to Mr. McCoy, in a professional capacity or as a vol- of their service. partment of Defense, Department of the Army or Fort Polk. The Guardian is published weekly by the Public Affairs Office, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Trading post ads rid house of unwanted items Polk. Printed circulation is 13,000. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available This is just one example of the submission is Tuesday at noon. for purchase, use or patronage with- GUARDIAN STAFF out regard to race, color, religion, sex, many items that can be sold in Ads must be 25 words or less and national origin, age, marital status, October began the trifecta of trading post ads. include a contact phone number. physical handicap, political affiliation holiday celebrations that ends with Maybe your kids have out- You will have to resubmit your ad or any other nonmerit factor of the Christmas. While taking down one grown their toys, or you have each week if you want it listed purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation of this set of decorations to make good-condition maternity wear more than once. policy of equal opportunity by an ad- room for the next, have that you don’t need anymore. To submit your ad, e-mail it di- vertiser will result in the refusal to you ever felt over- All these things qualify for a rectly to [email protected] print advertising from that source. All editorial content of the whelmed? There are free classified ad in the Trad- or fill out the form printed weekly Guardian is prepared, edited, pro- probably things that did- ing post. in the Guardian. You can also stop vided and approved by the Public Af- n’t even make it out of There are certain limita- by the Public Affairs Office, 7033 fairs Office, Joint Readiness Training Magnolia Drive, bldg 4919, and Center and Fort Polk. boxes this year. If you tions: The Guardian is printed by the would like to get rid of some • House or property pick one up Monday through Fri- Natchitoches Times, a private firm of these holiday odds and rental is not a free ad. day from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in no way connected with the Depart- ends and clear up much- • If you run a business or There is drop box outside so you ment of the Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Polk. The needed storage room, the offer services like babysitting can drop your ad off anytime. Paid civilian printer is responsible for com- Guardian could be the answer to or housecleaning, your ad is not ads must be placed through the mercial advertising. your clutter problems. Simply free. 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Guardian 2A/Dec. 9, 2011 NNeewwSSccooppee Section A Briefs Make leap into another tax season

INSTALLATION TAX OFFICE terest, contact that organization. DLA closure • If you claim any education expenses, pro- The Defense Logistics Agency Disposi- FORT POLK, La. –– The new year is just vide your student registration for itemized ex- tion Services Polk will be closed Dec. 26-30. around the corner and with it comes a new tax penses paid and any loans or grants that were to Call 531-4609 for more information. season. Fort Polk’s Installation Tax Office pro- be applied. Don’t forget the receipts for books. vides free electronic tax filing services on an ap- • If you are claiming an exemption for a per- Laundry mat closed pointment basis and limited walk-in basis. The son who is in someone else’s legal custody, you Tax Office will be open Jan. 23 through April 17. will need IRS Form 8332 signed by the custodial The 24-hour laundry mat, bldg 1455, will Hours will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday person even if you have a court order or other di- be closed Dec. 12-Jan. 8 for renovation. through Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, ex- vorce paperwork saying you may claim the ex- Service is available at North Fort Polk, bldg cept for federal holidays. The office will be locat- emption for that person. 8202 during closure. ed at 1881 23rd Street (bldg 2502 on the corner • To take the child care deduction, you will Call 537-0858 for more information. with Alabama Avenue) and is available to eligi- need the providers name, Social Security number ble armed forces personnel, retirees and Family or Taxpayer Identification Number, address and Change of command members. the total amount paid. Most child care providers The 88th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st If you have moved, now would be a good time give you an itemized statement with this infor- Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, holds a to notify past employers, creditors, banks and mation on their letterhead. change of command ceremony Wednesday schools of your current address so they will send • If you intend to itemize and charitable de- at 11 a.m. at 1st MEB Field. Lt. Col. Jeffrey tax documents di- ductions will be in- D. Witt replaces Lt. Col. Royce E. Edington. rectly to you. cluded, bring a letter To prepare your from the church or of- SSSC closure tax return and pro- ficial party that re- The Self Service Supply Center closes at vide a faster, ceived the benefit. noon today to allow employees to attend smoother process, • Bring last year’s the Louisiana Association for the Blind please use the fol- federal and state tax Christmas party. lowing as your documents. These re- The center re-opens at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 12. checklist: turns are helpful to • Both spouses check against addi- must be present to tions or subtractions ASP closure file joint returns for this tax season as Fort Polk’s Ammunition Supply Point is unless the absent rental property, depre- closed Tuesday and Wednesday for quarter- spouse has pre- ciation, itemized de- ly inventory. For details call 531-0950/4178. pared a power of ductions, capital attorney that al- gains/losses and re- NAF positions lows the other payment or disposing Applications are being accepted for the spouse to file and of a home bought and following nonappropriated-fund jobs on sign a tax return receiving the loan or Fort Polk. for him or her. credit under the “First For details call the NAF Branch, 531- Bring the valid Time Home Buyer 6301/6631/4955, or visit the web site at power of attorney. Credit.” For state www.jrtc-polk.army.mil/cpac/naf.htm. • Social Security preparation, there • Bowling equipment repairer leader, cards are required may be specific infor- $11.81 per hour; regular full time, closes for the Soldier, mation about school Tuesday, SCNAFEP110125. spouse and all or county codes, de- • Cook, $8.71 per hour; flexible, closes Family members ductions and exclu- Tuesday, SCNAFEP110126. being claimed on sions. • Child and youth program assistant, the tax return. • Taxpayers receiv- $10.95-$13.41 per hour; flexible, closes Dec. • Know dates of birth of Soldier, spouse and ing refunds have the option of direct deposit to 31, SCNAFEP1104OC. all Family members being claimed. their checking or savings account. To exercise For more information call 531-6714. • Bring all four originals of all W-2s (substi- this option, you must have your routing number tute W-2s are not eligible for filing until after Feb. and account number available. This option is ACP 6 to close 15). W-2s will become available for the military also available to taxpayers who will mail in their online around Jan. 20; retirees about 16 Dec. 16; paper return. Repairs on Chaffee Road are scheduled and civilians around Jan. 6. The Tax Office will • For Louisiana residents, remember to bring from Dec. 12 to Jan. 20. This construction not have your W-2s, so download your military your homeowners insurance statement to receive requires temporary closure of ACP 6, allow- W-2 from myPay prior to coming in. any additional credits. ing for school bus traffic only. Hours of con- • If you have any interest income from banks Military tax offices at most installations were struction will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon- or stocks, bring Form 1099. developed to save the military community the day through Friday. Traffic will be detoured • If you received any unemployment compen- cost of paying a commercial tax agency to pre- around the construction site. sation, retirement pay or mortgage interest paid, pare their Families’ taxes. Commercial tax agen- Drive with caution and be prepared for a bring Form 1098. cies charge for preparing federal returns and add reduced speed limit in the immediate con- • If you expect the armed forces to pay on an additional charge to prepare your state tax re- struction area with possible delays. your student loan, inquire about the W-2 or get a turn. That means losing a part of your refund. For more information call 531-1371 or printout from the Finance Office. For any other The Installation Tax Office will do your taxes free (337) 397-5777. payment you made on your student loan, the or- of charge. (Eligible personnel who have a busi- ganization will send you the necessary informa- ness will be referred to a commercial tax agency.) tion. If you don’t receive confirmation of paid in- To make an appointment call 531-1040. Guardian Dec. 9, 2011 /3A AArrmmyy nneewwss NORAD gears up to track ’ route on

tems continuously for indications that Santa By CHERYL PELLERIN Claus has left the . American Forces Press Service The moment indicates a lift-off, satel- WASHINGTON — For the 56th year run- lites positioned in geo-synchronous orbit at ning, the North American Aerospace Defense 22,300 miles from the Earth’s surface are Command will add the job of tracking the equipped with infrared sensors, which enable global flight of Santa on Christmas Eve to its them to detect heat. mission of North American aerospace warning Rudolph’s bright red nose gives off an in- and control. frared signature that allows the satellites to de- The North American Aerospace Defense tect Santa’s sleigh. Command based at Peterson Air Force Base, NORAD started using the Santa cam net- Colo., will again track Santa Claus on his annu- work in 1998. Santa cams, according to NO- al Christmas Eve flight to deliver presents to RAD, are ultra-cool, high-tech, high-speed dig- children around the globe. ital cameras prepositioned at many locations

"NORAD stands the watch protecting the around the world. They use the cameras once a COURTESY skies of North America 365 days a year, but on year to capture images and videos of Santa and Christmas Eve the children of the world look to his reindeer. NORAD and our trusted partners to make sure In the air, Canadian NORAD pilots flying that Santa is able to complete his mission safe- the CF-18 fighter will intercept and welcome The North American Aerospace Defense ly," said Gen. Charles H. Jacoby Jr. Santa to North America. Command based at Peterson Air Force Jacoby commands NORAD, as well as U.S. In the United States, American NORAD Base, Colo., will again track Santa Claus Northern Command, both based at Peterson fighter pilots in F-15s, F-16s or F-22 Raptors Air Force Base in . will fly alongside Santa’s airborne sleigh on his annual Christmas Eve flight to de- The NORAD Tracks Santa mission “is a duty pulled by his famous reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, liver presents to children around the to the children of the world,” he added, “and a Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen globe. The concept began in 1955 after a privilege we've enjoyed for 56 consecutive and Rudolph. Sears media advertisement directed chil- years.” dren to call Santa Claus, but printed an in- From a NORAD video of the 2010 Santa correct phone number that rang through flight, a military specialist looks up from a “... On Christmas Eve the to the chief commander on duty at the bank of computer screens: Continental Air Defense Command Opera- “Sir,” he says, turning to look at the camera, children of the world look to tions Center. “we’ve picked up ‘Big Red’ on the radar. He’s entering from the northeast. NORAD and our trusted “Recommend fighter escort as he transitions partners to make sure that nongovernment contributors.” over North America,” the specialist adds, as Sponsors of this year’s program include the video shows an F-16 moving down the run- Santa is able to complete Acuity Scheduling, Big Fish Worldwide, way. his mission safely.” Carousel Industries, the Colorado Springs This year, the NORAD Tracks Santa website Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Coun- went live Dec. 1 and features a Countdown Gen. Charles H. Jacoby Jr. cil, General Electric, the National Tree Lighting Calendar, a Kid’s Countdown Village with hol- Commander, U.S. Nothern Command Ceremony, RadiantBlue Technologies Inc., iday games and activities that change daily and and NORAD thunderbaby studios, the U.S. Coast Guard video messages from students and troops from Band, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy around the world. Band, Visionbox, and the West Point Band. The website is available in English, French, Returning sponsors include the Air Force Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Once data is collected on Dec. 24, it is Academy Band, Analytical Graphics Inc., Air Portuguese and Chinese. pushed into Google Maps and so Canada, Avaya, Booz Allen Hamilton, Col- For the first time, using free apps in the Ap- families all over the world can follow Santa. orado Springs School District 11, the Defense ple iTunes Store and in the Android market, Thanks to these systems and technologies, Video & Imagery Distribution System, the Fed- parents and children can use their smart starting at midnight Mountain Standard Time eral Aviation Administration, First Choice phones to count down the days until Santa and on Dec. 24, visitors to the NORAD Santa web- Awards & Gifts, Globelink Foreign Language his reindeer take off from the North Pole to de- site can watch Santa’s progress around the Center, Google, the Marine Toys for Tots Foun- liver presents to kids everywhere. globe. dation, Meshbox, the Naden Band of the Mar- Facebook, Google+, YouTube and It all started in 1955 when a Sears media ad- itime Forces Pacific, Naturally Santa’s Inc., the also offer tracking opportunities. Santa follow- vertisement directed kids to call Santa Claus Newseum, OnStar, PCI Broadband, the Space ers can type “@noradsanta” into each search but printed an incorrect telephone number that Foundation, tw telecom, Verizon and UGroup engine to get started. rang through to the crew commander on duty Media. And that’s not the only technology that goes at the Continental Air Defense Command Op- “It is the generosity of these contributors, into the Santa tracking mission. To track the big erations Center. the hard work of the more than 1,200 volun- man in red, NORAD uses radar, satellites, San- The colonel on duty told his staff to give all teers who man the NORAD Tracks Santa Oper- ta cams and fighter jets. children who called in a "current location" for ations Center, and vigilance of the Canadian A NORAD radar system called the North Santa Claus. The tradition continued when and U.S. forces who work at NORAD that Warning System consists of 47 installations NORAD replaced CONAD in 1958. guarantees the program's success each and strung across the northern border of North “The (NORAD Tracks Santa) effort,” Jacoby every year,” Jacoby said. America. said, “could not be carried out without the su- To view the NORAD Tracks Santa website, On Dec. 24, NORAD monitors the radar sys- perb assistance of numerous government and visit www.noradsanta.org/.

Guardian 4A/ Dec. 9, 2011 Swamp People visit Exchange Above: Col. Roger Shuck, Fort Polk Garrison Commander, gives commanders coins to the visiting "Swamp People" emissaries. Left: Two of the History Channel's "Swamp People" stars visited Fort Polk's Exchange Dec. 3 to meet Soldiers and Families. "Trapper Joe" Lafont and "Trigger Tommy" Chauvin attracted more than 400 fans, who showed up to get au- AAFES tographs and take pictures.

Human Terrain System: Stability Operations’ unsung heroes

By Capt. ANDREW M. SGRUGGS generated by on-the-ground re- ment tasks mandated by Central counter improvised explosive de- search on the specific social groups Command. The 162nd Infantry vice training. At the conclusion of 162nd Inf Bde in the supported unit’s operating Brigade uses a 10-week resident training, HTT members will partake FORT POLK, La. –– The ability environment. This human terrain training model to meet this training in a scenario-driven and perform- for combatant commanders to con- knowledge provides a unique foun- requirement. The 162nd Inf Bde is ance-based three-day cumulating nect with the local populace and dation for the staff’s support to the task organized into five maneuver exercise that will evaluate their abil- understand the second and third or- commander’s military decision- battalions and one support battal- ity to operate within a counter-in- der effects of a decision is critical to making process, both in planning ion. The five maneuver battalions surgency environment. HTS successful stability operations con- and execution. It also enables a host the majority of the training Deputy Director, Col. Mark ducted in a counterinsurgency envi- more effective rotation of forces events associated with the training Bartholf, said, “The participation in ronment such as Afghanistan. To through the creation and mainte- model. While attending the combat the 162nd Infantry Brigade’s in- help commanders better under- nance of an enduring, sociocultural advisor training course, the HTTs struction allowed us to standardize stand the current sociocultural envi- knowledge base. will conduct individual and collec- our predeployment training and ronment within their area of re- Individual replacements for de- tive task training such as language, evaluate Fort Polk’s ability as a de- sponsibility, the Army created the ployed HTTs train at Fort Leaven- cultural awareness, advisor skills, ployment platform. The training Human Terrain System to support worth, Kan. The training for de- mission skills, basic communica- was outstanding and will provide operational decision-making, en- ploying personnel consists of field tions, combat life saving, drivers substantial efficiencies along with hance operational effectiveness and research methods and techniques, training, small arms and crew training our teams to integrate with preserve and share sociocultural in- staff planning and procedures, and served weapons familiarization, the supported military unit when stitutional knowledge. training to use HTS specific systems mounted combat patrols, and they get downrange.” The Human Terrain System pro- such as the “mapping the human gram is an Army-led, Office of the terrain toolkit” software. The train- Secretary of Defense supported ini- ing culminates with a capstone ex- Fort Polk’s Office of the tiative to provide research and ercise intended to simulate research Staff Judge Advocate analysis teams to commanders and and analysis support of a deployed announce the following staffs to improve the understanding unit. courts-martial results: of the local population and apply In 2011, HTS reduced training to • U.S. vs. Pvt. Cory Lebeau, this understanding to the military an 11-week course at Fort Leaven- Dec. 2: Lebeau, 687th Engineer decision-making process. worth, followed by attendance at Company, 46th Engineer The HTS concept is to attach Hu- U.S. Forces Command’s Security Battalion, 1st Man euver man Terrain Teams to deployed Force Advisor training course at Enhancement Brigade, Brigade Combat Teams / Regional Fort Polk. In the combat advisor guilty of possession and Combat Teams and Divisions, and training course, the HTT members distrobution of Spice and support them with a continental experienced first-hand the impor- wrongful use of heroin, was U.S.-based reach-back research cen- tance of integrating with the mili- sentenced to12 months ter. The Human Terrain System uses tary framework before deploying to confinement,reduction to research and analysis to fill a large the theater. Every HTT member E-1 and a bad conduct operational decision-making sup- slated to deploy in support of over- discharge. port gap. This research provides seas contingency operations must current, accurate and reliable data be validated on the 157 predeploy-

Guardian Dec. 9, 2011/5A Know parking, event schedule

4th BCT, 10th MTN DIV viewing area –– you may take a viewing position anywhere along FORT POLK, La. –– The family the parade route. There will be Sol- parking plan for the 4th Brigade diers with yellow reflective belts Combat Team, 10th Mountain Divi- posted to assist and direct you to sion redeployment and change of the viewing area. command ceremony, taking place • The parade, led by 4,000 Sol- Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Leesville diers, begins at 5:30 p.m. at the high High School’s Wampus Cat Stadi- school, travels down Third Street um, is as follows: and ends at La. • Family park- Hwy 467 near the ing is available at Museum of West American Moving All Soldiers Louisiana. Sol- and Storage on La. diers will march Hwy 467 due to participating in to the field across limited parking at from the family Leesville High the ceremony parking area, hold School. Signs will and parade will formation, then be be posted along released to join La. Hwy 467 to di- report for duty their families. rect motorists to • At the pa- the parking area. at their troop rade’s completion, Shuttle buses will areas Saturday Task Force Slug- be available to ger Soldiers may take families from for instructions return to Fort Polk the parking area via shuttle buses to the high school and or with their fami- for all activities transportation to lies. The access beginning at noon. control point on • Soldiers par- Leesville High La. Hwy 467 will ticipating in the School. remain open until ceremony and pa- midnight for fami- rade will report lies and Soldiers for duty and trav- returning to post. el with Task Force • There will be Slugger. Task Force Slugger Soldiers two “Lost Child” locations during will begin arriving at the stadium at the ceremony and parade. One will 1:30 p.m. and Ghost Troopers will be located at the Leesville Police arrive at 2:30 p.m. Soldiers may en- Command Station on the activities joy activities with their families un- grounds and the other at the Muse- til 3 p.m., then return to their units um of West Louisiana. If you have in preparation for the ceremonies. lost or found a child, visit one of • Upon completion of the cere- these locations. Police officers will mony, families are encouraged to be on site to offer assistance. journey about one mile south to the • If at any time you need assis- family parade viewing area; shuttle tance or directions, find those Sol- buses will be available to transport diers wearing a reflective yellow those requiring special assistance, belt across their uniform to assist the elderly and those traveling with you. small children to the viewing area. • See map at right for parade Families are not required to use the route.

Enjoy free food, fun at party sortment of foods ranging from VERNON PARISH CoC gumbo to brisket sandwiches LEESVILLE, La. –– The and hot dogs. There will Greater Vernon Parish Chamber be an American flag of Commerce invites all re- cake big enough to Parade turning heroes and their fami- serve 4,000 and plenty Continued from page 1A lies to a party in their of kid-friendly activi- honor –– the Honors ties. Fort Polk and Vernon Parish have a long and rich tradition together, be- Party! The New York-style ginning in the 1940s during the Louisiana Maneuvers. Once a basic training Events begin at ticker tape parade be- post during the Vietnam era, the post encompasses about 198,000 acres. Of noon Saturday at the gins at 5:30 p.m., led this, 100,000 acres are owned by the Department of the Army and open field adjoining by 4,000 troops and a 98,125 acres by the U.S. Forest Service, mostly in the Kisatchie National the Leesville High Purple Heart float for Forest. Fort Polk is the only combat training center that both trains and de- School football stadi- wounded warriors. ploys combat units. Fort Polk is home to the Joint Readiness Training Cen- um. For more informa- ter; the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division; 115th Combat This free event features an as- tion call (337) 238-0349. Support Hospital; 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade; the 162nd Infantry Brigade; U.S. Army Garrison; and Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital. Guardian 6A/Dec. 9, 2011 POLK PEOPLE With the return of the 115th Combat Support Hospital, Guardian staff members asked Fort Polk spouses, “What advice would you give to other Fort Polk Family members on how to get through a deployment?” Here are their replies:

Nina Baer with daughters Victoria Salazar: "Stay busy Wendy Branconier with son Jennifer Cayson: "Be very Madison, 6 and Sofia, 3 and try not to think about it Cayson, 6: "Be patient. They'll come supportive of your Soldier months: "Be patient. That's too much." back and everything's going to be and those going through all you can do." fine." the same thing.”

Emily Freeman with son Amanda House with son Mirna McGahen with children Alexis Motley: "Stay posi- Lee: "Be flexible and stay Chad, 3: "Stay busy. Sur- Richard, 15, Krystal, 10 and tive through the entire de- strong." round yourself with Family Nicholas, 5: "Always be in commu- ployment." and friends." nication with one another." Military spouse remembers joy of her returning Soldier

self into “deep clean” mode to keep myself occu- worried about him and thought about him often, By SARAH PEACHEY pied. I’d be lying if I said it was an easy journey. but kept busy to keep myself from focusing on Guardian staff writer I was still new to the whole “military spouse” his absence. I had adapted. As a writer for the Guardian, it has been an thing. Arriving at Fort Polk only five months be- Of course, anytime you adapt, things are amazing experience watching Families reunited fore my husband would deploy, it was like enter- bound to change and mid-tour leave came as a after a long separation — husbands, wives, ing a new world. There was so much jargon I had tease. It was enough time to get adjusted, only to mothers, fathers, sons and daughters who have to learn and places around post I didn’t know ex- have my husband leave again. The time went too been fighting for the last year and honorably isted. Much of my exploring was done on my quickly and before I knew it, it was time for the serving their country. own. second round of goodbyes. I read an anonymous quote once that said, "I I spent the first week of the And it’s much harder the sec- may not get to see you as often as I like. I may deployment with one of my ond time. not get to hold you in my arms all through the good friends, staying almost Commentary Challenges continued for night. But deep in my heart I truly know, you're the whole day, every day, at her the following months, filled the one that I love, and I hate letting you go." As house. I’m sure there were times she saw my with nights of worrying, stretches with little a military spouse myself, I know nothing rings name pop up on her phone as an incoming call communication and missing my Soldier. I felt truer for military relationships. Our marriages and thought, “Oh no, not this girl again.” But she like a ping-pong ball. I was used to being alone, are filled with separations, whether we like it or graciously opened her home to me, helping to only to have to bounce back to living with him, not. We “adapt and overcome,” as some say. keep my mind clear and my spirits up. I didn’t then repeating the pattern. It’s enough to make a I’ve been married to my husband for almost care what I did while I was there — her support person go a little crazy. three years and our grand total of time together was all I needed. But with those challenges came support. I has been about seven months. Over time, I learned to adjust, but not without made some special friends I’ll always hold dear My husband was deployed with the 4th the occasional pint of ice cream and “trash” tele- and never forget, who provided a home for the Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division vision. OK, maybe more than just occasional trash holidays, “bingo night,” “bunco night,” weekly in October 2010 and recently returned. Nothing . After spending four months in my dinners and always a listening ear. They provid- really prepares you for the actual deployment, to “solitary confinement,” I found a job and was ed the escape that all spouses need. I was able to which many military spouses can attest. I re- hired as part of the Guardian staff. laugh with them during the times I felt like cry- member not knowing how to act. For the first I heard people say “it never gets easier,” but I ing. time in my life, I was speechless, which is a big disagree. It did get easier. I was never happy that I will never be able to explain the amazing deal for me. While my husband was packing and my husband wasn’t here, but I learned how to bond military spouses have. Somehow, without prepping things for the deployment, I threw my- handle the distance and separation. I missed him, Please see Homecoming, page 11A Guardian Dec. 9, 2011 /7A Children delight in magic of holiday season at ACS festival

By SARAH PEACHEY Guardian staff writer FORT POLK, La. — Dozens of Fort Polk chil- dren and parents braved a rainy Saturday to take part in the Army Community Service Snowflake Festival Dec. 3. The event allowed ACS to pres- ent its renovated building to the community. Children pulled on their parents’ hands to dif- ferent stations set up throughout the building. They made paper snowflakes, sang Christmas karaoke, decorated their own cookies, colored in winter scenes, made frames and gift bags with Mrs. Claus, visited Santa Claus and more. The Snowflake Festival was a new effort for ACS. “We normally hold the ACS festival at the be- ginning of the summer, but we couldn’t do that this year because we didn’t have a place to hold it,” said Pamela Evans, ACS director. ACS plans to resume their summer festival in 2012. “The staff wanted to give back to the commu- nity, so we’re all working today. It’s just wonder- SARAH PEACHEY / GUARDIAN PEACHEY SARAH ful to see so many smiles and fathers able to be here this year,” Evans said.

Quinland Delrosario, 4, enjoys the fruit of her labor after decorating a sugar cookie at one of the stations during Army Community Service's Snowflake Festival Dec. 3. The event also boasted a visit with Santa Claus, crafts with Mrs. Claus, making pa- per snowflakes, Christmas karaoke, a puppet show, face painting, writing letters to deployed troops and more.

Jaelyn Jackson, 4 months, poses for her first picture with Santa Claus. Dozens of parents and children gathered at the Army Jamoan Brown, 12, and Latavia Jackson, 10, color their letters for Santa at the ACS Community Service's Snowflake Festival to Snowflake Festival. The event allowed ACS to showcase its renovated building and get their precious photo to take home. offer fun for Families. Please see Snowflake, page 9A

Guardian 8A/Dec. 9, 2011 Snowflake Continued from page 8A

Clockwise from above: Rosalyn Kass, 2, gets some help from her daddy, Ryan, decorating a sugar cookie with frosting and sprinkles at Army Commu- / GUARDIAN PEACHEY SARAH nity Service's Snowflake Festival Dec. 3. While Santa may have been the most exciting part for the children, they also got to watch a puppet show and sing Christmas carols with the staff of ACS. Sierra Bennett, 23 months, was in the Christmas spirit, decked out in festive red and green to see Santa Claus. Aislynn Ashby, 3, right, takes aim at to win a prize while older sister Alyissa, 5, looks on. Throwers had to throw a football through a hole in Frosty's stomach. Ava Chauvette, 6, left, and Julianny Gonzalez, 6, color pictures to put in Christmas cards. The cards will be sent to deployed Soldiers from North Car- olina as part of the "Give 2 Troops" charity.

Guardian Dec. 9, 2011/9A ‘0-0-1-3’ prevention program promotes responsible drinking

the drinking culture in the military. Think of 0- • Five ounces of wine By BETHANN CAMERON 0-1-3 more as a way of life. It gives people a • 1.5 ounces or a “shot” of 80-proof dis- U.S. Army Public Heath Command tool that they can use when they do consume tilled spirits or liquor (gin, rum, vodka or A program called “0-0-1-3” is an alcohol alcohol. whiskey). abuse prevention program that promotes mak- So, what does 0-0-1-3 actually stand for? Most people know that drinking alcohol can ing responsible choices with regard to alcohol • 0 - zero drinks, if you’re under the age be harmful. The 0-0-1-3 program is about mak- use. It supports the National Prevention Strate- of 21. ing responsible choices about drinking alcohol. gy to have a healthy and fit nation by improv- • 0 - zero DUIs (driving while under the It is not an excuse to drink every day. ing linkages between substance abuse, mental influence) If you’re underage or driving, don’t drink; if health and juvenile and criminal justice agen- • 1 - One drink per hour (amount of alco- you are of legal age to consume alcohol, be re- cies to develop and disseminate effective mod- hol that the liver can process in one hour) sponsible. Think 0-0-1-3 before you drink. els of prevention. • 3 - No more than three drinks of alcohol In 2004, Warren Air Force Base developed the per outing 0-0-1-3 program to address alcohol misuse as a 0-0-1-3 is based on science and is defined as result of a base-wide survey that found that the “responsible, periodic drinking” by the Nation- average airman thought “unsafe” drinking be- al Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism gan with eight drinks or more. and the National Academy of Sciences. Within the first year of implementing 0-0-1-3, 0-0-1-3 became a community standard for alcohol-related incidents declined by 74 per- underage drinking and for responsible use of cent; there were 81 percent fewer cases of un- alcohol among adults. People might not follow derage drinking and 45 percent fewer cases of this standard, but they will at least start count- drunk driving. ing their drinks and comparing their habits to The United States Naval Academy also im- the standard. plemented the program in 2006. The 0-0-1-3 To follow 0-0-1-3 and compare one’s drink- program has expanded from the Air Force to ing habits to the standard, you need to know schools, colleges and communities nationwide the size of a drink based on alcohol content. with a goal of decreasing alcohol-related inci- What defines a drink? dents. Several states have implemented 0-0-1-3 A standard drink is equal to 13.7 grams (0.6 in order to curb underage drinking. ounces) of pure alcohol or: The 0-0-1-3 program emphasizes personal re- • 12 ounces of beer sponsibility and is a way to also help change • Eight ounces of malt liquor

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Guardian 10A/Dec. 9, 2011 Homecoming Continued from page 7A even knowing each other for long, they begin a hard it is to find your Soldier. They all look the speaking. I can talk to him without worrying strong and lasting relationship. It truly is an in- same! I ran up the bleachers for a better view of about the phone cutting out or an Internet con- credible bond to help through the difficult times. the gym and finally saw my husband. nection failing. Even when the dirty clothes are After eight months, it was time to welcome I don’t know what possessed me to yell his left next to the hamper rather than in it or he my husband home. I turned into a mad woman name, as if he would hear me overthe welcoming leaves closet doors hanging open, I smile to my- in preparation. That’s one thing no one tells you ruckus. My friend turned to me and said, “Go get self and am glad that it’s because of him that — you lose your mind when they come home. him,” so I took off running. I ran into his arms, they’re like that. I was a maniac for a week and a half. I cleaned tears welling in my eyes and hugged him tight. Every time I hear of another homecoming, I’m the house, shopped for food (because I doubted Nothing in the world can ever compare to that excited for those spouses to have the same won- he would want cereal for dinner) and picked up moment and I doubt anything ever will. He was derful experience I did. Nothing can compare to items he would need. I forced myself to stay here and he was safe. welcoming your deployed loved one home. From calm and not get excited. Dates and times Now I can see him each day. I know we aren’t one military spouse to another, enjoy having change, but I was apprehensive and anxious. going to have to go lengths of time without your Family back together. The stress paid off and I’ll never forget the re- union. It was a sight: Families being as patient as possible for the return of their Soldier, children decked out in red, white and blue or shirts spe- cially made for their returning parent. We watched the slideshow of photos from the de- ployment and our Soldiers deplaning upon ar- rival to Alexandria International Airport. It was impossible to sit still. Knowing my hus- band was close to coming home for good was like Christmas for me. We watched the Soldiers march in, listening to the cheers of the eagerly awaiting Families. Finally, after a few remarks, the Soldiers were free to meet their loved ones. People of all ages went running to the gym floor to flood their Soldier with hugs, kisses and “welcome homes.” If you’ve ever been to the re- deployment ceremonies, then you know how

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"Right now we are at a crossroads in our CW2 BRIAN HENRICKSON will tighten and Army," Chandler said at a blogger's roundtable some Soldiers may Wednesday. "We have continuing responsibilities need to change mili- overseas with our war in Iraq and Afghanistan and other places around the globe, and at the tary occupational same time we are wrestling with reduced budg- specialties. ets and what that impact will be on our Army; and the drawdown in the force and how we are going to manage that transition over the next folks that may not be palatable." leader development strategies about when peo- several years." Chandler said "finding the best folks" to stay ple would get promoted. Chandler said the Army will use four tools to in the Army will include some of the same tools Another tool to reduce the force will be selec- cut the force by 50,000. First, the Army will bring used to decide promotion: Military education, tive early retirements, "probably starting next fis- in fewer Soldiers from the civilian world. At the civilian education, duty performance and a Sol- cal year," Chandler said. The Army will conduct height of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, the dier's own "desire to seek greater responsibility selective early retirement boards for sergeants Army brought as many as 80,000 Soldiers a year and other skills." first class, master sergeant and sergeants major. into service. This year, the recruitment goal is A third tool to cut the force will be adjustment Chandler said he has spent nine months trav- about 58,000, Chandler said. of retention control points for sergeants and staff eling around the Army talking to Soldiers and Second, Chandler said, the Army will retain sergeants. Families about their concerns. fewer Soldiers. That means it may be tougher for The RCP is a cap on the number of years a Sol- "I see myself as a scout, where I go out and some Soldiers to re-enlist, and for those that dier may be in service without attaining the next find our Soldiers and hear what their concerns want to re-enlist, they may have to do something higher rank. are and bring that information back to General different. With planned changes to the Army's RCPs, (Raymond) Odierno (Chief of staff of the Army), "The retention piece is the one that is going to Chandler said, "probably anywhere from 1,500 to and share what they have to say," Chandler said. affect a lot of folks in our Army," Chandler said. 1,800 sergeants and staff sergeants will end up "The bottom line is this, the president, through "Everybody will be touched in some capacity. But leaving the Army earlier than they may have an- the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of the for our Soldiers that are eligible to re-enlist, the ticipated." Army and the chief and myself are committed to standard is going to be excellence. We are look- He said the change is not because of the draw- maintaining the current system of retirement for ing for the best and the brightest in our Army, down, but rather because of adjustments made in those that currently serve," Chandler said. (to) offer the privilege of service. And it is really a two-part decision." The first part of that decision to retain a Sol- dier will include the Soldier's own commitment to serve. The second part of that decision will in- Get started on your clude putting Soldiers where the Army needs them. "You have to be committed to serve the Army NEW YEARS in the capacity that we need you," Chandler said. "There are going to be some Soldiers that are go- ing to be afforded the privilege to stay in service, RESOLUTION EARLY but they may have to choose a different MOS (military occupational specialty). And for some No Payments until January

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Guardian 14A/Dec. 9, 2011 South Polk Elementary Students Excel at good behavior

By ANGIE THORNE happen without a little assistance. She went dren. I see that more kids are trying to be on Guardian staff writer into the community and asked businesses to their best behavior,” said Orgain. help her kids when it comes to conduct. Zoe Bell, fourth grade, said she works hard FORT POLK, La. — Everybody enjoys get- The Sandy Hill Café responded by offering to be good in class because she enjoys the pride ting a pat on the back for doing a good job, but to sponsor a party at the end of each six-week she feels when she goes home with an A, but it tends to mean a little more when children are period for students who make the grade. “I it’s even better when she has a party and involved. The praise they receive seems to di- don’t mind going out into the community to award for being good. rectly cycle back into even better efforts no beg for a little help when it comes to these “The party was very fun because I got to matter what the goal. kids,” said Orgain. hang out with my friends. It was very cool to That’s why Gloria Orgain, The party consists of a celebration dinner get an award. My parents felt proud and I felt fourth-grade teacher at and awards program. The sponsor gives good about it too,” she said. South Polk Elemen- each child their choice of dinner, an individ- Another conduct awardee was Tyshean tary School, de- ual cake, popsicles and an award. Phillips, fourth grade. He behaves in school, he cided to reward h The last Super A Conduct party was said, because he doesn’t want to get in trouble glis the kids in her En held Nov. 18. Teachers, parents and stu- with his mom and dad. class for good be- dents met at the café at 6 p.m. and ac- “My parents were excited about my good havior with a pro- B+ t cording to Orgain, from that point on, it grade and the party. It makes me want to be- gram called Super A uc was all about the children. have even better because I was having a lot of ond Conduct. C “Parents just couldn’t believe that a fun,” said Phillips. To participate in the A business would take the time to open Orgain said it’s all about inspiring students program and receive a th their doors for their children, because and getting the community involved with the Ma reward at the end of the they usually close at 6 p.m.,” said kids. six-week period, children - Orgain. B ce must receive an A in con- ien She duct on their report card and Sc said she CHECK US OUT ONLINE maintain that average (95 to A feels 100 points) for the entire six- the pro- WWW.USADISCOUNTERS.NET week grading period. gram gives stu- Orgain is the first to admit it’s dents a reason to HUGE SELECTION OF FURNITURE, ELECTRONICS hard to do. “For the two classes work extra hard to be that participated, my fourth grade class and good and that the JEWELRY, TIRES AND RIMS AND MORE! Toni Moore’s second grade class, we only had community is willing THE LATEST IN 13 children who made the grade during the to help them succeed. HD AFTER-MARKET second six-week period. I’m hoping we get “All we have to do is PLASMA CUSTOM WHEELS, more kids to hit that mark this six weeks,” said ask and I don’t mind RIMS AND Orgain. doing that. It’s an in- TVS HI-PERFORMANCE Orgain’s behavior reward program couldn’t centive for the chil- TIRES!

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Community Briefs PWOC Join Protestant Women of the Chapel Tuesday from 9-11:45 a.m. at Fort Polk’s Main Post Chapel for a special program, “.” Free child care is provided and drop-off begins at 8:45 a.m. PWOC will not meet from Thursday through Jan. 10. The Wednesday evening study resumes Jan. 11 and Tuesday morn- ing meetings resume Jan. 17. For more in- formation call (337) 353-2185. CYSS Sports Child, Youth and School Services offers the following youth sports activities: • Soccer: Registration runs through Jan. 7. A parents meeting and skills assessment will be held Jan 10 or 12 at Perez Youth Field at 6 p.m. Practice starts mid-January and the season is Feb. 4 through March 24. Cost for 3-years olds is $20 and ages 4-17 is Santa’s elves working overtime $40. Erin Wright, president of the Fort Polk Spouses’ Club, places toys collected from the • Winter swim team: Registration runs Fort Polk toy drive into categories - bikes with bikes, dolls with dolls and so on. The through Dec. 31. This team is for youth toy drive was held Dec. 3 at the Warrior Community Center, where golfers and run- ages 5-18 and costs $65. ners donated toys before participating in their respective activities. The FPSC collects • Shooting adventures: Registration and distributes toys year-round based on financial or medical need, but the holiday runs through Dec. 20 for ages 8-16 and season is when the most toys come in, according to Amy Yates, toy drive chairperson costs $15. Events include .22/skeet (Dec. for the FPSC. One-hundred percent of donated toys stay at Fort Polk, as do monetary 21), paintball (Dec. 22) and archery/rock- wall climb (Dec. 23). Cost includes range donations, says Yates. " Last year, we helped 688 children from Fort Polk and the Na- fees, transportation, equipment and a tional Guard," says Yates. "Soldiers or Families that feel they have a need for these snack. The bus leaves Perez Field at 11 a.m. donations can visit their unit commander, first sergeant or sergeant major for an ap- and returns at 2:30 p.m. each day. plication, or they can go through Army Emergency Relief or Army Community Serv- ice." If you would like to donate, drop boxes are still in place for toy collection at the Children’s crafts Main Post Exchange and Post Headquarters in bldg 350. For more information about Fort Polk’s Arts and Crafts Center hosts donating toys or money, email [email protected]. Inset: Staff the following children’s classes in Decem- Sgt. Charles Ford (center) and Staff Sgt. Rachel Laster, both of the Noncommissioned ber: Officer's Academy at Fort Polk, help bring several large bags of toys, collected at the • painting, toy drive at the Warrior Community Center, into a storage facility Dec. 3. Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $15 and includes all supplies. Registration ends to- day. • Ornament making, ages 6 and up, Dec. 17, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $12 plus supplies Choose safe toys for kids during holidays (estimated cost of supplies $10-$20). Regis- ter and pick up supplies list by Tuesday. By LISA J. YOUNG • Make sure small parts of larger toys can- Call 531-1980 for more information. U.S. Army Public Health Command not break off. • Keep deflated or broken balloons away This season, choose toys that will make the from children. If suddenly inhaled, they can Intramural basketball holiday season a safe one. Toys should be a cause suffocation. The Fort Polk Intramural Sports Office source of fun and learning for children. Too often • Read the instructions before buying a toy. begins its basketball season Jan. 9. Games toys with poor design, toys that are too old for a Look for labels that give age recommendations are played at the 1st Maneuver Enhance- child, or a toy in bad repair can lead to serious, and use that information as a guide. ment Brigade Gym. The championship will even fatal injuries. When choosing a toy, make • Hold noisemaking toys next to your own be held at the end of February. Teams must sure to match the toy to the child’s abilities. A toy ear to determine whether it will be too loud for a have 10 players and one coach. The coach that is too advanced or too simple for a child young child. is responsible for completing the team and may be misused, which can lead to injury. • Look for sturdy toy construction. The unit alpha rosters, securing two points of Keep in mind these handy tips when shopping eyes, nose and other small parts on soft toys and contact and compiling a list of all military for holiday toys: stuffed animals should be securely fastened. commitments. This information must be • Think big when choosing toys. All toy • Avoid toys with sharp edges. submitted by Jan. 4 to the Soldiers Athletic parts should be larger than the child’s mouth to • Ensure that tips of arrows and darts are Complex. Basketball is open to authorized prevent choking and other injuries. blunt, made of soft rubber or plastic, and secure- Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and • Never give any toy with small parts to a ly fastened to the shaft. Please see Briefs, page 5B child under 3, and keep small parts away from • Reserve hobby kits, such as chemistry older children who still put toys in their mouths. Please see Toys, page 6B

Guardian Dec. 9, 2011 /1B High schooler returns wallet with more than $400 to Fort Polk spouse

By JENNIFER DORVAL I thought if I lost my wallet, I would want her cell phone number.” someone to return it.” That lucky call made the day of Fort Polk Guardian staff writer Gardner said once he told military spouse Leslie Shelly. FORT POLK, La. — Doing the right thing his family of the situation, he “I got a call from Mr. Gardner can sometimes be difficult, but also rewarding. and his father began a search and he said, ‘I think I have some- Just ask 18-year-old Samuel Gardner, a senior at to return the wallet to its right- thing you want,’ and I immediately Leesville High School. Gardner is the son of ful owner. knew what he was talking about,” Larry Gardner Jr., a mail clerk at Bayne-Jones “We started in the phone said Shelly. Army Community Hospital. book, but we couldn’t find her “I was so grateful that his son While driving home from work on Nov. 27 name,” said Gardner’s father, found my wallet. You don’t often near South Polk Elementary School, Gardner Larry Gardner Sr. “Since we find that quality of honesty in peo- spotted a black and brown object on the side of couldn’t located her that night, ple anymore. It just goes to show the road. I told my son that we needed you how well he and his wife “I drove past it not thinking much of it, and to go back to where he found raised his son.” as I thought about it more, it looked like a wal- the wallet to see if there was Gardner Sr. said he was extreme- let, so I turned around,” Gardner said. anything else missing. We ly proud of his son’s honesty. Gardner said he parked his car on the side of went back and we did find an- Gardner “I feel so proud because most the road and found that his suspicions were other $40 and I.D. card.” teenagers wouldn’t have done that,” confirmed. Gardner’s father said he waited until the Gardner Sr. said. “I try to raise my kids right.” next morning to begin his search. Shelly said she lost her wallet by mistakenly “I knew she was a military spouse, so I went leaving it on top of her car. She said she didn’t “There’s no price for through different channels to try and get a realize her wallet was missing until she tried to phone number,” said the senior Gardner. go to the store. honesty.” After two unsuccessful attempts in finding “I usually don’t carry that much money, but Samuel Gardner the wallet’s owner, Gardner Sr. said he found it was for my children’s Christmas gifts,” Shelly Senior, Leesville High School luck at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospi- said. “I’m just grateful that nothing was miss- tal. ing and it was returned to me.” “I found her OHI (Other Health Insurance) Gardner said he was happy the wallet was “I saw a woman’s pocketbook lying on the card in her wallet, so I went to the OHI office, returned to the owner. ground with money and cards all around it, so I but the number that was given to me was dis- “I felt good doing the right thing,” Gardner picked them up,” he said. “The wallet had connected,” Gardner Sr. said. “The OHI office said. “We are our brother’s keeper, so we have more than $400 in it. Of course it ran through directed me to family practice and under the to look out for each other. There’s no price for my mind that I could keep the money, but then circumstances, I was given permission to get honesty.”

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Guardian Dec. 9, 2011 /3B DeCA offers 2012 scholarships for military children facturers, brokers, suppliers and the ty. Since the program began in 2000, “Many others have earned ad- DeCA general public. Every dollar donat- it has awarded more than $9.3 mil- vanced degrees. They are making FORT POLK, La. — Applications ed goes directly to funding lion in scholarships to 6,069 military their way in this world, and they are for the 2012 Scholarships for Mili- scholarships. No taxpayer dollars children from 62,000-plus appli- making a difference.” tary Children Program are expended on the scholarship cants. To be eligible for a scholarship, are now available at commissaries program. If there are no eligible ap- “While these numbers are im- the student must be a dependent, worldwide as well as online plicants from a particular commis- pressive, what’s even more impres- unmarried child, no older than 21 through a link on www.commis- sary, the funds designated for that sive is what past scholarship recipi- — or 23, if enrolled as a full-time saries.com and directly at commissary are used to award an ents are doing with their educa- student at a college or university — www.militaryscholar.org. additional scholarship at another tion,” said Defense Commissary of a service member on active duty, Awards will be based on funds store. Agency Director and CEO Joseph H. Reservist, Guardsman, retiree or available, but the program awards The scholarship program was cre- Jeu. “Many recipients have entered survivor of a military member who at least one $1,500 scholarship to a ated to recognize military families’ a wide range of career fields such as died while on active duty or sur- student at each commissary. Schol- contributions to the readiness of teaching, business, law and vivor of a retiree. Eligibility is deter- arships are funded by donations U.S. armed forces and the commis- military service — to name just a mined using the Defense Enroll- from commissary vendors, manu- sary’s role in the military communi- few. Please see Scholar, page 7B recycling available at Fort Polk, good for environment

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Renovations include in- For more information call 531-6795. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Airborne Chapel, bldg terior and exterior upgrades. During the closure, 1516, Louisiana Avenue. All Soldiers, Family your fitness needs may be met at Wheelock Fit- Teen lock-in members and civilians are invited. ness Center, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Child, Youth and School Services’ Middle For more information call 653-3626 or (337) Gym, 162nd Infantry Brigade Gym and the Oper- School and Teen program hosts a lock-in Dec. 16- 378-8514. ations Group Gym. 17 from 6 p.m.-7 a.m. at the Siegfried Youth Cen- ter. Youth will enjoy dinner and breakfast, skat- Chapel activities Brunch update ing, movies and bowling. The Fort Polk Main Post Chapel hosts the fol- Sunday Brunch at the Warrior Community The lock-in is open to youth in grades six lowing activities: Center is halted during the holidays. Brunch re- through 12 that are registered with CYSS. The • Catholic Women of the Chapel holds a spiri- sumes Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. cost is $15. Participants must wear appropriate tual study Wednesdays at the Main Post Chapel. clothing and footwear to participate in competi- Attend any part of the study: Rosary, 9 a.m.; Lifeguard class tive activities. Lounge or sleepwear will not be mass, 9:30 a.m.; fellowship, 10 a.m.; and spiritual allowed in the bowling center. For more informa- study, 10:30 a.m. Free on-site child care is avail- The South Fort 50 meter pool hosts two Ameri- tion call 531-1992. can Red Cross lifeguard certification classes: Dec. able. For details call (337) 202-1391. 17-23 and Dec. 27-31. To participate, candidates Jingle Jam • The Main Post Chapel youth group meets must pass the pretest, held at the pool Tuesday Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Soldiers’ Chapel. through Dec. 16. Cost is $105 and includes all Enjoy free food, fun and photos with Santa at supplies. The class is open to authorized Direc- the Youth Services Gym, bldg 2070, Sunday from Thrift Shop torate of Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free holiday trees in many shapes Fort Polk’s Thrift Shop, located in bldg 2531 users 15 and older. For details call 531-1988. and sizes will also be available while they last, on Alabama Avenue (last building on the right), compliments of the FedEx Trees for Troops pro- is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.- Commissary hours gram. Children can enjoy decorating sugar cook- 4:30 p.m., the first Saturday of the month from ies, games, free food and visits with Santa. For 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and the third Wednesday of The Fort Polk Commissary operates under the more information call 531-1787. following holiday hours: Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; the month from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations can Dec. 19-23, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Dec. 24, 9 a.m.-3 Mouth protection be dropped off any time. Consignments are ac- p.m.; Dec. 25-26, closed; Dec. 27, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; cepted any day but Tuesdays. Dec. 28-30, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Dec. 31, 9 a.m.-8 Shira Dental Clinic offers mouth guards for ac- For more information call 537-0459. p.m.; Jan. 1-2, closed; Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. tive-duty dependents, ages 12-18, Dec. 19-21 from 8-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. No more than 10 will be given out each day on a first-come, first- Special openings served basis. For more information call 531-2327. Child, Youth and School Services offers special openings Dec. 17 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Special Library events Got news? openings are for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. To reserve a space, reservations must Allen Memorial Library hosts the following Call be made by noon Dec. 16. Cost is $35 per day per activities: child and must be paid in full at the time of reser- • “Letters to Soldiers” program: Through Dec. vation. Parents must bring hourly care packets 17. 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Guardian Dec. 9, 2011 /5B Toys Continued from page 1B sets, for a child older than 12. Provide proper su- • 1-2 years: Toys for this age group should be door toys (swing sets, slides), crayons, finger- pervision for children ages 12 to 15. soft and able to withstand a toddler’s curious na- paint, clay, blackboard and chalk, dress up The chart below provides some age-appropri- ture. Examples are cloth and plastic books with clothes and tea party sets. ate toy suggestions: large pictures, sturdy dolls, kiddy cars, musical • 5-10 years: Toys for this age group should • Newborn-1 year: Toys for this age group tops, nesting and stacking toys, push and pull help promote skill development, creativity and should be colorful and textured to appeal to a toys (without long strings) and toy telephones. the ability to play well with others. baby’s sight, hearing and touch. Examples are • 3-5 years: Toys for this age group are usually Examples are blunt scissors and sewing sets, large blocks, rattles, soft, washable animals, dolls experimental and should imitate the activities of card games, balls, sports equipment and roller and balls, bright, moveable objects out of reach of parents and older children. Examples are books skates, crafts, hand puppets, bicycles and easy infant, floating bath toys and squeeze toys. and puzzles with large pieces, mega blocks, out- computer games. Welcome home soldiers

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After commander of Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Brig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn, said, “We'll be thinking and praying for those overseas who will miss Christmas with their Families. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas," there was musical entertain- ment, a tall Christmas tree lit with large white lights and — best of all for the many kids there — Santa himself made a visit, pulled by white horses while his reindeer took a much-needed break before their worldwide flight. Please see Claus, page 9B Welcome Home 705th EOD Co. Bayou Bomb Squad Guardian 8B/ Dec. 9, 2011 Claus Continued from page 9B Left: Santa's honorary elves for the evening, Sgt. Daniel Andrews, (left) and Sgt. Ken Bubbett entertain a group of children waiting to see the boss, the Man in Red himself. His toymakers, the elves, made merry with many of the kids wait- ing in a long line that extended into the chapel to see Santa, just to make sure they re- ceive their dream gifts. RACHEL RACHEL REISCHLING / GUARDIAN

Top: Ryleigh Ryan, 22 months, the daughter of Sgt. 1st Class Chris and Staff Sgt. Miran- da Ryan, is the cutest deer, rein or regular, ever caught in the headlights as she's held by mommy. The Ryans waited patiently at Fort Polk's Main Post Chapel for the Christ- mas tree lighting. Meanwhile, a children's choir sang as did grown-ups with guitars.

Above: Alina Jackson, 8, the daughter of Sgt. 1st Class Brian and Eva Jackson, whis- pers into Santa's ear what she wants most for Christmas.

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wood Rd., Leesville, hosts a resident Christmas party Thursday from 6-8 p.m. They would like Unit Encounters you to take part in their “Adopt-a-Grandpar- Clubs and Groups ent” program. 1st MEB Just purchase a gift for one of the residents, Gem show 91st MP Det, 519th MP Bn — Hosts a Fami- bring it to the facility by Monday and join them The Gem and Mineral Club hosts its annual ly Readiness Group Christmas party Thursday for the party Thursday to see how your gift show today and Saturday at the Beauregard at Detachment from 6-8 p.m. For more infor- brightens someone’s day. For more information Parish Fairgrounds, U.S. Highway 171 North, mation call (512) 665-5380 or email mary.crum- call (337) 239-6578. DeRidder. The show features quartz crystal [email protected]. clusters, Moroccan fossils, amethyst geodes 209th MP Co, 519th MP Bn — Host an FRG School lunch and ammonites from around the world. For the Christmas party today at Creole Corner from 6- The Vernon Parish School Board announces serious collector, there is a varied selection of 8 p.m. For more information call (337) 304- the lunch menu for Monday through Dec. 16. old and new world lithic artifacts on display. In 6717, (706) 580-0091 or email Meals come with choice of milk. Monday: addition, the Gem and Mineral Club meets the [email protected]. Meat loaf with brown gravy; steamed rice; or- second Tuesday of each month at the Vernon 258th MP Co, 519th MP Bn — Hosts its FRG ange glazed sweet potatoes; Waldorf salad, ba- Parish Library, 1401 Nolan Trace, Leesville. The Christmas party Wednesday at the Showboat nana, hot roll; Tuesday: Chicken nuggets; mac- next meeting is Tuesday. Meetings begin with a Theatre from 6-8 p.m. For more information aroni and cheese; green beans; mixed fruit sal- potluck at 6:30 p.m. and conclude with auc- call (337) 353-9424 or email ad; hot roll; Wednesday: Barbecue beef on a tions of mineral specimens. Bring a dessert or [email protected]. bun; oven fries; ranch style beans; peach cob- side dish. For more information visit 272nd MP Co, 519th MP Bn — Hosts its bler; Thursday: Sliced turkey; cornbread dress- www.lutheransonline.com/gems. next FRG meeting today in the battalion class- ing with giblet gravy; ; English room from 6-8 p.m. For additional information peas; fresh fruit salad; hot roll; Dec. 16: Ham- Leesville TOPS call (605) 214-5308 or email mellisagaul@hot- burger; oven fries; carrot and celery sticks with mail.com. ranch dressing; fresh fruit. Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Thursdays 93rd Eng Co, 46th Eng Bn — Hosts a change at the Vernon Parish Library, 1401 Nolan Trace, of command Dec. 16 at the 1st Maneuver En- Women’s conference in Leesville. Weigh-in runs from 5:05-5:55 p.m. hancement Brigade field at 10 a.m. Capt. Meetings start at 6 p.m. For more information Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Leesville call (337) 208-6025. Shawn Woodard relinquishes command to hosts its annual women’s conference today at Capt. Mark Peer. After the change of com- the Landmark Hotel in Leesville. DeRidder TOPS mand, a reception takes place at the 46th Engi- The event begins at 7 p.m. The conference neer Battalion classroom. For more information continues Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday at Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Tuesdays at call 531-0800. 11 a.m. at the church. For more information call the Wesley United Methodist Church, 701 N. the church at (337) 238-1779. Texas Street in DeRidder. Weigh-in runs from 162nd Inf Bde 5:30-5:55 p.m. Meetings start at 6 p.m. For more 4th Bn, 353rd Inf Reg — Hosts a battalion Join Girl Scouts today information call 531-8107. Christmas party Thursday at bldg 8209 begin- Discover the excitement of being a Girl ning at 6 p.m. The battalion also hosts an FRG Scout by connecting with your community or Running club meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at battalion head- becoming an adult volunteer. New programs The CenLa Runners Club meets Saturdays at quarters, bldg 7603A. For more information are being developed to teach girls leadership 7 a.m. in the parking lot of Maple Terrace call 653-2956. development, courage, confidence, integrity Housing Area on North Fort. Runs vary in dis- and compassion. tance and terrain. Call (337) 348-2924 for de- 83rd CBRN BN No matter what your skills, there are short tails. 83rd Chem Bn, HHD — Hosts an FRG and long-term assignments for volunteers and Christmas party Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Dog- you don’t have to have a daughter to partici- Purple Heart meeting wood Community Center. The battalion also pate. For more information call Pat Lore at The Military Order of the Purple Heart hosts a Christmas wrap and bake sale at the (800) 960-2093 or (337) 984-1142. Chapter 727 meets the third Saturday of each Main Post Exchange Monday and Dec. 19. Both month at 10 a.m. in the New Llano American events begin at 5:30 p.m. For more information Hospice help sought Legion Hall. Recipients of the Purple Heart are call 531-2569 or email Hospice of Leesville seeks individuals inter- welcome. The next meeting is Dec. 17. For de- [email protected]. ested in donating time. No special training or tails call (337) 238-0170. 51st Chem Co — Hosts an FRG Christmas party Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Warrior Commu- experience is needed. For more information nity Center. For more information call 531-2569 call (337) 239-1020. Chapter meeting or email [email protected]. The Korean War Veterans Association, chap- Trade Days ter 180, meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of 1st Bn, 509th Inf Reg Main Street Trade Days is held the first and each month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3106 in Leesville. The next meeting is Sat- 1st 509th (Abn) — Meets weekly (every Fri- third Saturday of each month on Third Street at urday. Call (337) 239-7341 for more informa- day morning) at 8 a.m. at the BJACH trailhead the Third Street Market in historic downtown tion. for a run/walk. Children and strollers are wel- Leesville from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. The next Trade come. For more information call 537-8219. Days is Saturday. Call (337) 392-1776 for more information. Eastern Star The Order of the Eastern Star hosts meetings Miscellaneous Vernon Resource Center the second and fourth Monday of each month The Vernon Pregnancy Resource Center, 110 at the Pride of Leesville Lodge, 1106 Butler St., East Lula St., Leesville, offers free testing and Leesville. Prince Hall affiliated members are in- Adopt-a-grandparent supplies to women of Vernon Parish. Call (337) vited. The next meeting is Monday. For more Woodlands Healthcare Center, 8422 Kurth- 239-9863 for more information. information call (337) 348-9697/6334.

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Guardian Dec. 9, 2011 /15B PAID ADVERTISEMENT International Gold, Silver and Diamond Buyers paying on the spot for valuables next week

By Debi Lambert in Leesville! STAFF WRITER

Leesville-area residents are in for a rare treat when the coins dated 1970 and earlier—gold coins, silver, silver International Gold, Silver and Diamond Buyers (IGSDB) dollars, half dollars, quarters, nickels and dimes. Enright host an event here next week, from December 13th explains, “U.S. coins made before 1970 are worth more - 17th, at the Holiday Inn Express. The company has than their legal tender amount because they contain identified this region as prime territory for purchasing your 90% silver. Rare dates and mint marks can make them precious metals—especially gold and silver. The IGSDB even more valuable. We recently paid $78,000 for an CHECK IT OUT! estimates that local residents have millions of dollars worth amazing coin collection. One couple brought in a rusty of valuables that they no longer need or want. That is coffee can filled with silver coins, sawdust, and a dead where the IGSDB comes in—they specialize in buying spider. The can had been in the basement for years. We WHO INTERNATIONAL GOLD, those items from local sellers in the U.S., Canada and were happy to send them home with a check for more SILVER & DIAMOND BUYERS Europe. than $700!” Items like gold coins, scrap gold, sterling silver and Leesville-area residents should start collecting their OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO tea sets also diamond rings are in high demand right valuables now to bring to the free event, which runs next WHAT SELL THEIR GOLD, SILVER, now, and IGSDB is purchasing massive quantities of them Tuesday - Saturday. Deals will be made and money on behalf of their global network of collectors, dealers will be paid on the spot. Attendance is expected to be DIAMONDS & TREASURES and refineries. high, but no appointment is needed. Enright encourages Currently on an international tour, IGSDB has everyone to take advantage of this special opportunity. WHERE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS included Leesville on its list of stops for next week. He concludes, “It’s a great chance for people to cash in 122 EXPRESS BLVD Residents are urged to mark their calendar for this special their old diamonds, jewelry, coins and scrap gold. This is LEESVILLE, LA 71446 opportunity to meet one-on-one with gold, silver and a seller’s market, so don’t miss out!” diamond specialists. Because of IGSDB’s low overhead, extensive WHEN DECEMBER 13TH - 17TH resources and massive volume, the company is often able to pay out more than other dealers and retailers. Many CASH IN TUES–FRI 9AM–6PM customers are surprised at how much they are offered for ON YOUR SCRAP SATURDAY 9AM–4PM seemingly small amounts. “I had two bent herringbone GOLD & JEWELRY necklaces, a class ring, and some outdated earrings that DIRECTIONS 337.239.2122 I brought to a show. I walked out with $425 in less than 15 minutes,” said a satisfied guest. INFORMATION 217.787.7767 Providing an economic boost to each region it visits, the IGSDB projects to pay out $350,000 at each event—a testament to the high volume of items they purchase and the prime prices being paid. Offers are Other Items of Interest: made based on rarity, numismatic value, condition and market value. Company spokesman Matthew Enright says, “We - Costume & Gold Jewelry just paid $4,700 for a loose 1.25—carat diamond. Our * That old class ring mission is to pay local residents on the spot for sterling - Silver could buy the silverware, fine jewelry, coins and precious metals— - Gold Coins Flat Screen TV especially silver and gold.” The company has seen a huge influx of gold lately. “Customers have been scrambling to - Wrist & Pocket Watches you’ve been cash into the record-high value of gold,” adds Enright. For wanting. those who are unsure if their items are genuine gold or - Military Items CASH IN silver, or simply costume, company will test it for free. “The - Scrap Gold & Silver FOR THE best strategy is to bring all items to the show for a free * Odd gold earrings evaluation from our specialists. It always amazes me how - Diamonds HOLIDAYS & broken jewelry a small handful of gold and silver can turn into hundreds of dollars in just a few moments. We test, weigh, and buy could pay for a new BUYING: items right on the spot,” Enright says. GOLD At a recent show, a small—town dentist had a SILVER nice pay day. “I have been collecting dental gold for JEWELRY years from patients who didn’t want their extracted teeth. It really added up—my check is for over $31,000!” COINS While most people don’t have buckets of dental gold at their fingertips, they do have $750 worth of scrap gold scattered throughout their homes or mismatched earrings. In addition to scrap gold, fine jewelry and diamonds, coins are a big hit. Offers will be made on a

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