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SERVINGArmy THE U.S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Flier AND THE FORT RUCKER COMMUNITY SINCE 1956 VOL. 67 NO. 29 FORT RUCKER ★ ALABAMA JULY 20, 2017 Garrison welcomes new commander By Nathan Pfau body. When we say farewell to Army Flier Staff Writer one, we always bring in an equal- ly talented person – and today is Fort Rucker welcomed a new no exception,” continued Gayler. garrison commander as Col. Bri- “Our Army is truly blessed to an E. Walsh assumed command have a great command team with during a ceremony at the U.S. Jennifer and Brian coming back Army Aviation Museum July 12. in – and to your entire family, Walsh assumed command welcome to a new role.” from Col. Shannon T. Miller as Walsh entered military service he accepted the garrison colors when he was commissioned into from Vincent E. Grewatz, U.S. the Army upon graduation from Army Installation Management the University of Central Florida Command Training director, in 1994. He is no stranger to Fort symbolizing his assumption of Rucker having gone through the command. Aviation Officer Basic Course Maj. Gen. William K. Gayler, and flight school here on Fort commanding general of the U.S. Rucker, and comes into com- PHOTO BY NATHAN PFAU Army Aviation Center of Excel- mand from his most recent role lence and Fort Rucker, welcomed Col. Brian E. Walsh, Fort Rucker garrison commander, accepts the garrison colors from Vincent E. Grewatz, U.S. Army Instal- as the director of Training and Walsh and provided his full vote lation Management Command Training director, as he assumes command from Col. Shannon T. Miller, outgoing commander, Doctrine on the installation. during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum July 12. of confidence in the new- com He’s served in numerous as- mand team while also thanking force inside the garrison led by ter overtime, be that involved in eral. “We are very proud of you signments and leadership posi- Miller for her dedicated service Shannon Miller has been simply something for a family or infra- and we wish you very well as you tions, from platoon leader and as the garrison commander. superb. When you look at all of structure, it is pretty phenom- head off into the future. “The commitment of our work the things that have gotten bet- enal,” said the commanding gen- “But our Army is an amazing SEE GARRISON, PAGE A7 1st Avn. Bde. welcomes new commander
By Nathan Pfau Gayler presided over the ceremony every officer, warrant officer and Army Flier Staff Writer and said that although the transition three of our military occupational is bittersweet, he’s fully confident specialties across our Branch, their The 1st Aviation Brigade wel- that the storied brigade will continue first indoctrination and touch with comed a new commander during a its mission of excellence under its the Army starts with this brigade. change of command ceremony on new leadership. “[Hopkins] has expertly led in this Howze Field Friday. “Transitions are hard, especially constantly evolving program where Col. Jason L. Miller assumed com- when you transition leadership, he’s in charge of the administration,
mand of the brigade from Col. Woo- but good units transition well, and the training, the health, the welfare PHOTO BY NATHAN PFAU dard B. Hopkins as the unit colors I know that this unit will transition [of this brigade],” he said, “but as Command Sgt. Maj. Antonio R. Lopez, ACLC command ser- changed hands from Hopkins to Maj. well,” said the commanding general we say farewell to one [command geant major, assumes responsibility from Command Sgt. Gen. William K. Gayler, U.S. Army during the ceremony. “This brigade team], we always do a superb job Maj. Daryle W. Pilkinton as he accepts the organizational Aviation Center of Excellence and has probably the most complex and of bringing another family right on colors from Col. Michael J. Best, ACLC commander, during a Fort Rucker commanding general, to unique command structure and mis- their heels.” ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation museum Friday. Miller. sion of any brigade in our Army. For Gayler said he has complete confi- dence in the new command team, and he believes that there is no one better ACLC welcomes to lead the brigade to new heights. “The Army has got so much talent, and with the Millers, it is an honor new senior NCO to have you at Fort Rucker and an honor to get the chance to watch you By Nathan Pfau in command again,” he said. “I knew Army Flier Staff Writer Jason as a battalion commander, and I certainly knew then that he had the The Aviation Center Logistics Command wel- right stuff to command at the next, comed a new senior NCO as Command Sgt. Maj. higher level. When you look at Ja- Antonio R. Lopez assumed responsibility from Com- son’s career of assignments, accom- mand Sgt. Maj. Daryle W. Pilkinton during a cere- PHOTO BY NATHAN PFAU plishments and tours or deployments mony at the U.S. Aviation Museum Friday. Col. Jason L. Miller, 1st Aviation Brigade commander, assumes command from Col. Woo- in combat, you can really find no one The organizational colors passed from Pilkinton to dard B. Hopkins as he accepts the unit colors from Maj. Gen. William K. Gayler, U.S. Army who is better prepared for a diverse Col. Michael J. Best, ACLC commander, to Lopez Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker commanding general, during a change of during the ceremony, signifying the relinquishing command ceremony on Howze Field Friday. SEE 1ST AVN. BDE., PAGE A7 of responsibility from the outgoing to the incoming command sergeant major. Best said he’s fully confident that Lopez is the right leader to take the reigns. TRADOC to release active shooter free “As we bid farewell to the Pilkintons, we welcome the Lopezes to the ACLC family and we couldn’t have asked for a finer noncommissioned officer to mobile app to help educate, save lives join our ranks,” he added. “I have no doubt that Ser- geant Major Lopez will move our command to even By Joseph Lacdan higher heights as he takes command with us today. Army News Service We welcome you and your family, and I look forward to working with you. I look forward to how you will FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Soon, help us and integrate us at four more locations, and Soldiers and civilians will be mere taps away make that seamless to our TRADOC partners and from contacting emergency teams in the event friends.” of an active shooter, thanks to the efforts of a Lopez comes to Fort Rucker with a wealth of expe- team of Fort Rucker civilian employees. rience, having held various positions in numerous as- Army Training and Doctrine Command signments across multiple continents, to include the and TRADOC Capability Manager – Mobile 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment in Hanau, announced winners from a competition to de- Germany; the 1st Bn., 3rd Avn. Regt. at Hunter Army velop an active shooter response mobile appli- Airfield, Georgia; 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regi- cation for the Army and revealed that a team of ment, 11th Aviation Brigade in Illesheim, Germany; civilian employees from the U.S. Army Avia- and 1st Bn., 229th Avn. Regt. in Fort Hood, Texas. tion Center of Excellence submitted the win- He’s also held numerous leadership positions, in- ning entry. cluding battalion command sergeant major for the The app will soon be released for free down- 4th Bn., 3rd Avn. Regt., Hunter Army Airfield, Geor- load from Google Play, iTunes and other on- gia; and brigade command sergeant major for 1st line stores. PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. TARESHA HILL Armored Division, Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort “All these applications have the necessary Members of the Special Reaction Team, 39th Military Police Detachment, 728th Bliss, Texas, and has served in multiple deployments, and vital information that will save lives, time, MP Battalion, 8th MP Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, secure a hall- including to Bosnia in support of the Implementation and educate those with little or no training on way while fellow teammates clear rooms during an active shooter training exer- Force; Kuwait in support of Operation Desert Thun- active-shooter response situations,” said Capt. cise at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, in February. TRADOC is planning to release a new mobile app that will aid Soldier training, readiness and response to emergency SEE ACLC, PAGE A7 SEE MOBILE APP, PAGE A7 situations like an active shooter incident.
PERSPECTIVE A2 ARMYWIDE B1-4 COMMUNITY C1-8 ON POST C2 HEALTH D1-4 A2 ★JULY 20, 2017 ❘ARMYFLIER.COM Perspective SOLDIER FOR LIFE Transition expert offers tips to make most of job fairs
By Bryan Tharpe cific. Depending upon the type of Fort Rucker Soldier for Life career you are seeking, you will Transition Assistance Program need to target the appropriate type of job fair. In addition, many Have you ever contemplated job fairs offer free or very low- attending a job fair, but thought, cost admission to job seekers. “Why bother? It’s only a waste of If you are an active job fair my time.” participant, you should come Well, you are not alone. Most away with very valuable infor- job seekers rarely spend time mation, even if you do not land attending job fairs for fear that a job. You should leave the job there will be little or no return on fair with a good knowledge of their investment. However, if you company policies, hiring prac- take time to properly prepare for tices and products. Furthermore, job fairs, they can be very ben- you should have a better under- eficial to your overall job search standing of job requirements and strategy. industry standards. Before attending the job fair, Job fairs can expose you to you should get a list of all em- many potential employers in a ployers attending. Most job fair short amount of time. They can promoters will make this list provide you with additional ac- available two or three weeks pri- cess to the hidden job market and or to the event, depending upon they can help you refine your net- the number of participants. From working skills – if you are pre- this list, you should research the pared. companies to gain a thorough un- ARMY GRAPHIC Plan to attend the upcoming derstanding of their products and fair resume in order and plan to mation than spend time trying to mation neatly organized. annual Fort Rucker Area Job Fair services. take many copies. The number of remember phone numbers and It is appropriate to wear your at the Enterprise High School Once you are familiar with the copies you should take may vary, addresses. Also, take several blue uniform if the job fair is being Gymnasium July 27 from 9 a.m. participants, choose the employ- depending upon the number of and black ink pens. Employers held on a military installation. to 1 p.m. A partial listing of em- ers that interest you the most and employers attending the fair. You may require that you complete Do not dress casually – this may ployers will be released soon, make a checklist to use at the job need a copy for each employer on applications in a particular color. send the message that you are not so that you can begin to do your fair. By researching the compa- your definitely visit list and sev- Finally, make sure you are a serious job seeker. research on the companies you nies and creating a definitely visit eral extra. In addition, you may dressed appropriately. Dress as if Not all job fairs are alike. want to work for. Don’t miss out list, you reduce your idle time at want to complete an application you were going on an interview. There are several types of job on this great opportunity to have the job fair. and take it with you. It is much Wear a suit, groom yourself and fairs including technical, profes- more than 125 employers under Make sure you have your job quicker to simply copy the infor- take a portfolio with your infor- sional, general and industry spe- one roof at the same time.
The 14th annual Fort Rucker Job Fair will be “held at Enterprise High School July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. What are some tips you can offer someone seeking new employment?”
W01 Cicely Kulovitz, Latoya Hill, Sgt. Diantha Kaufman, Maj. Troy Hokanson, W01 John Vandenbrink, B Co., 1-145th Avn. Regt. military spouse 1-145th Avn. Regt. aircraft qualification B Co., 1-145th Avn. Regt. “Look up some questions on “Get a haircut, get a new suit – “[Wear appropriate] clothes and course student “Make sure you have all your what they might ask, so they one that fits well – and probably have a résumé.” “Have an understanding of the ducks in a row and know what look up interview topics.” might have an idea.” position that you’re applying for you’re going to talk about. The and the company within which more you know about something, you would like to work. Make the more natural you come off, so sure your physical appearance is if you feel comfortable with the outwardly professional. ” material, then you’re set.”
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injury. sk your buddy A • Calmly control the situation, do not use force. • Have the courage to ask the question, but stay • Actively listen to produce relief. ACE calm. • Ask the question directly. For example, “Are you suicide thinking of killing yourself?” Escort your buddy Never leave your buddy alone. are for your buddy • C • Escort to the chain of command, a chaplain, a behavioral intervention • Remove any means that could be used for self- health professional or a primary care provider. ARMYFLIER.COM ❘JULY 20, 2017 ★A3 Army launches campaign to get Soldiers hired
By Jenny Hale writing and job seeking. The more, both nationally and inter- Army Soldier for Life – Twitter chat will use the hashtag nationally. For employers look- Transition Assistance Program (#HireaSoldier). The event will ing to connect with transitioning take place at noon Eastern. Soldiers or to learn more about FORT KNOX, Ky. – The Ar- The Army has partnered with local hiring events, contact the my’s Soldier for Life - Transition Partnership for Youth Success, nearest SFL-TAP Center. A list of Assistance Program is hosting the Benefits Administration of centers can be found at www.sfl- a Hire a Soldier Campaign now Veterans Affairs, Warrior Care tap.army.mil. through Aug. 11 on SFL-TAP’s and Transition, the National Fort Rucker’s center is located Facebook and Twitter pages. Guard, the Army Reserve Pri- in Bldg. 4502, Rm. 250, and can The campaign aims to inform vate Public Partnership, and the be reached by calling 255-2558. transitioning Soldiers on ways Department of Labor Veterans To follow the campaign on so- to market themselves for civil- Employment and Training Ser- cial media and to get involved, ian careers and offers companies vices for the Twitter chat. The visit SFL-TAP’s Facebook, Twit- interested in hiring veterans the following organizations also plan ter, and LinkedIn. opportunity to share advice and to participate, including Corpo- SFL-TAP is a program based network. ARMY GRAPHIC rate Gray, First Command, G.I. on Army Regulation and requires Several events online are tak- is hosting an online social media als with transition experience Jobs, Institute for Veterans and Soldiers to attend career skills ing place during the course of the campaign. The campaign connects are welcome to submit a short Military Families, Recruit Mili- training that teaches resume writ- campaign, including a Twitter Soldiers, industry and veterans to narrative on their personal ad- tary, Hiring Our Heroes, Where ing, interview skills, job search Chat, several Wednesday Face- transition tips in preparation for vice for transitioning Soldiers. Opportunity Knox and dozens of strategies, and Veterans Adminis- book Live guest speakers, and a employment opportunities. All Guidelines for submissions can others. tration benefits before leaving ac- contest for the public to submit are encouraged to tag their posts be found at www.facebook.com/ The Army is the only branch tive duty. Soldiers are encouraged their best advice for a transition- with the hashtag (#HireaSoldier) ArmySFLTAP. Aug. 4, Sgt. Maj. to have 24/7 services for tran- to start the program 18 months ing Soldier. and follow it during the course of of the Army Daniel Dailey will sitioning Soldiers via phone or prior to transition or 24 months “SFL-TAP is helping transi- the campaign for updated infor- announce the winner live on Fa- online through the Virtual Cen- prior to retirement. SFL-TAP is tioning Soldiers connect with mation, as well as events. cebook. ter, as well as at local brick-and- on Facebook (@ArmySFLTAP), more opportunities in the civilian Now through Aug. 3, SFL- Aug. 3, SFL-TAP is hosting a mortars. SFL-TAP Centers host Twitter (@SFLTAP), and Linke- sector,” retired Col. Walter Herd, TAP is accepting submissions for Twitter chat to bring transitioning frequent job fairs, education dIn (Soldier for Life - Transition director of SFL-TAP said. a Facebook contest on transition Soldiers and industry together to fairs, hiring events, networking Assistance Program Connection This is the first time SFL-TAP advice for Soldiers. All individu- discuss best practices for resume opportunities, employer days and Group). DOD: Terrorist leader’s death disrupts group’s expansion efforts
By Terri Moon Cronk advised by U.S. Marines with Task Force Defense Media Activity Southwest, retook the Nawa district cen- ter from the Taliban Monday, Davis said, WASHINGTON — The recent death of a supported by F-16 fighter jets and AH-64 terrorist leader in Afghanistan will further dis- Apaches conducting airstrikes in support of rupt his group’s plans to expand its operations the operation. in Afghanistan, Pentagon spokesman Navy “Nawa plays a large role in the security of Capt. Jeff Davis told reporters Monday. Lashkar Gah, because it is one of the larger The death of Abu Sayed, emir of an Is- towns that is just south of Lashkar Gah,” Da- lamic State of Iraq and Syria affiliate known vis said. as ISIS-Khorasan, was reported Friday. The As part of an expeditionary advising U.S. strike that killed him also killed other package, he told reporters, Marines with ISIS-K members and marked the third time Task Force Southwest are advising Afghan in the past year U.S. forces in Afghanistan forces to improve command and control, have killed a sitting leader of ISIS-K, Davis battle tracking, intelligence, maneuver, fires said. integration, and leadership evaluation and “ISIS threatens America in the west be- development. cause of its commitment to plot, direct and in- Afghan forces plan to set up security spire terrorist attacks and its ability to recruit, checkpoints throughout the district center move and finance the terrorists who commit and on the route to Lashkar Gah to ensure these attacks,” he said. “The terrorists have security, stability and quality of life to the PHOTO BY AIR FORCE MASTER SGT. JASON ROBERTSON A U.S. Air Force MC-130 crew prepares for a resupply airdrop over Syria, June 22. been very clear in their propaganda. They people of Helmand province, Davis said. want to recruit and attack globally.” police forces will hold their sectors of Mosul western edge of the city, isolated and secured ISIS-K members in Afghanistan number ISIS IN IRAQ until the hold force takes over security of the a high-rise complex, and improved their de- in the hundreds, Davis said, noting that the Turning to ISIS in Iraq, Davis said the area, Davis said. To the west of Mosul, the fensive positions, despite sniper fire and ex- group doesn’t hold any meaningful territory Iraqi security forces announced that coali- 15th Iraqi Army Division maintained defen- tensive IED belts. in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province. tion forces continue to support them as they sive positions in its offensive toward Kissick On the eastern axis, the SDF advanced “There are certainly fighters there, but carry out detailed clearance operations in Junction and Tal Afar. west along the southern edge of the city, they are mostly spending their time trying Mosul and prepare for follow-on operations repelled ISIS counterattacks, and initiated to stay alive,” he said. “The Afghan forces in Tal Afar. ISIS IN SYRIA offensive operations along four avenues of partnered with the U.S. forces are keeping Although Iraqi forces now control all parts Sunday in Raqqa, Syria, the Syrian Dem- assault, Davis said. constant pressure on them. We assess that of Mosul, he said, detailed clearance opera- ocratic Forces liberated about 2 square kilo- On the southern axis, south of the Euphra- they are most active in Nangarhar, Kunar and tions of rubble caves and tunnel systems are meters of terrain – about three-quarters of a tes River, the SDF improved their defensive Nuristan [provinces]. We’ve been putting still being conducted in the Old City to look square mile – within Raqqa as they fought positions along the forward line of troops, he pressure on them as they try to gain footholds for any ISIS fighters in hiding and identify along three axes against stiff resistance and said. elsewhere.” explosive devices that could threaten friend- significant improvised-explosive-device The east-west de-confliction line south of ly forces or civilians, he said. belts, Davis said. the Euphrates is holding as regime forces re- TALIBAN DRIVEN FROM NAWA The Iraqi army, emergency response di- On the western axis, he added, the SDF main south and SDF forces remain north of In Helmand province, Afghan forces, vision, counterterrorism service and federal cleared nearly 2 square kilometers on the the agreed-upon line, Davis added.
Instructors of the Quarter
Pedro Gonzalez, B Co., 1-212th Avn. Regt., 110th Avn. Bde., Civilian Academic Instructor of the Quarter; Thomas Borneman Jr., A Co., 1-223rd Avn. Regt., 110th Avn. Bde., Civilian Flight Instructor of the Quarter; Staff Sgt. Antonio Lewis, A Co., 1-223rd Avn. Regt., 110th Avn. Bde, NCO Flight Instructor of the Quarter; CW4 Anthony Adams, Jr., Warrant Officer Career College, Warrant Officer Aca- demic Instructor of the Quarter; and Master Sgt. Deane Bostick (not pictured), U.S. Army School of Aviation Medicine, NCO Academic Instructor of the Quarter are recognized during the instructor of the quarter ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum July 12.
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Voting location change For more information, call 255-9810. For additional details, call 255-9446. • Human Papilloma Virus age 11 and older; For those from Dale County who have tra- • Meningococcal age 11-12 and again at age ditionally voted in local elections at the Fort Change of command School physicals 16; and Rucker Elementary School, the voting location The Warrant Officer Career College will host a To ensure the highest continuity of care pos- • Tetanus, diptheria, whooping cough every 10 has changed for the upcoming election cycle to change of command ceremony Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. sible, while providing timely access for patients years. the Corvias Building on Andrews Avenue near the at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum. Col. Kelly requiring a school physical, Lyster Army Health People are welcome to talk to their provider Golf Course (old NCO Club building). The up- Hines will assume command from Col. Garry Clinic encourages beneficiaries to schedule school about childhood immunizations. Alabama Immu- coming dates and times are: Thompson. physical appointments as soon as possible from nization Records (Blue Cards) are available at the • Aug. 15, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; now until July 30. Parents should make sure to immunizations department. • Sept. 26, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Aviation Industry Day bring any required documentation to the appoint- • Dec. 12, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fort Rucker Aviation Industry Day is slated ment, with the patient portion filled out complete- Retirement ceremony for Aug. 10-11 at The Landing. The two-day ly. The appointment will be for the school physical Fort Rucker will host its quarterly retirement Celebrity meet and greet event will include an expo daily from 8:30 a.m. only. Any other issues will need to be addressed ceremony July 28 at 2 p.m. in the U.S. Army Avia- Mother Rucker’s will host a celebrity meet and to 4:30 p.m. and more than 30 industry displays. with your primary care clinician. Call the appoint- tion Museum. All are welcome to attend and honor greet July 28 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. featuring box- The event offers the opportunity for Aviation in- ment line at 1-800-261-7193-7193. the post’s latest retirees. ing greats Evander Holyfield, world champion dustry representatives to interact with Soldiers and Olympic boxer; along with Dwayne Ziegler, and trainers, according to organizers. Attendees Immunizations for school enrollment PTSD group James “Spider” Web and Byron Mitchell from will also get a firsthand look as Aviation industry Lyster Army Health Clinic officials said that A post traumatic stress disorder education Team Alpha Boxing. The boxing legends will representatives showcase new equipment, services in addition to infant immunizations, school-aged group meets Tuesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Fort meet and greet, take photos and sign autographs. provided, simulators and discuss the latest in Avia- children are recommended to receive the follow- Rucker Spiritual Life Center in Bldg. 8939 on Red People can also enjoy half price on selected appe- tion technology. The expo display area is open free ing immunizations: Cloud Road. The group follows the Veterans Af- tizers and other specials that evening, according to of charge to the Fort Rucker community. Soldiers • Measles, Mumps, Rubella age 4-6; fairs protocol PTSD Recovery Program and is for organizers. Mother Rucker’s is open to the general and Department of Defense civilians are welcome • Polio age 4-6; anyone interested in learning more about PTSD. public, ages 18 and over. to attend the expo. • Varicella (chicken pox) second dose age 4-6; For more information, call 255-3903. A4 ★JULY 20, 2017 ❘ARMYFLIER.COM HEAVY LIFTING U.S. forces work with partners in numerous military exercises
By Terri Moon Cronk Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON — Military exercises are under way between U.S. military forces and those of many other nations, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, told reporters Monday. In the Pacific region, Exercise Talisman Saber 2017 involves more than 33,000 U.S. and Austra- lian personnel who are participat- ing in the biennial military train- ing exercise in Australia, June 23 to Tuesday. U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force personnel, as well as Australian forces and members of other government agencies in both countries are participating in Talis- man Saber, which is jointly spon- sored by the U.S. Pacific Com- PHOTO BY GRADY T. FONTANA mand and the Australian military’s The heavy-lift vessel Ocean Jazz arrives at port in Gladstone, Australia, June 26, 2017, to offload military equipment that will be used in exercise Talisman Saber 2017. The Ocean Jazz is under a Military Sealift Command contract to support U.S. Army Pacific’s transportation requirements. Joint Operations Command. It features 21 ships, including exercise that brings together U.S. er-strong alliance with U.K., and led, airborne exercise involving clude the United States, Peru, Bra- the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS forces and partner nations to fos- demonstrates interoperability with the 173rd Infantry Brigade Com- zil, Paraguay, Argentina, Austra- Ronald Reagan, the Bonhomme ter security cooperation while im- allies and partners from around the bat Team at several Bulgarian, lia, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Richard Expeditionary Strike proving operational planning and world,” Davis said. Hungarian and Romanian loca- Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Group, and more than 200 joint mission command capabilities,” This year’s air show also was tions July 13-23; and Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Pana- aircraft. This year’s seventh itera- Davis said. designated as a commemoration -- Sea Breeze 2017, a U.S. Naval ma, Mexico, Spain and the United tion of the exercise is focusing on “Shared Accord promotes re- for the U.S. Air Force’s 70th birth- Forces Europe-led multinational Kingdom. training a combined task force of gional relationships, increases day by U.S. Air Forces in Europe exercise in the Black Sea support- UNITAS 2017 comprises two U.S. and Australian forces in a capacity, trains U.S. and South with the theme “American Airmen: ing NATO’s Partnership for Peace concurrent phases. mid-intensity, high-end warfight- African forces, and furthers cross Breaking Barriers since 1947.” initiative, July 11-21. -- UNITAS Pacific is designed ing scenario, incorporating inter- training and interoperability,” he Allied and partner exercises to train each navy to conduct com- agency participation, along with a added. EUROPE EXERCISES involving about 40,000 person- bined naval operations through the command post exercise involving The exercise will provide par- Exercise Saber Guardian 17, nel from 30 nations comprise the execution of littoral warfare, anti- a transition between a three- and ticipating military forces the skills a U.S. Army Europe-led mul- Black Sea Region Exercises for piracy, maritime interdiction op- four-star headquarters. required to enable readiness in tinational exercise, is nearing 2017, with Saber Guardian 17 be- erations, countering transnational “Talisman Saber provides an support of peacekeeping opera- completion in Bulgaria, Hungary ing the largest, Davis said. While organized crime, anti-surface invaluable opportunity to conduct tions, Davis said, noting that the and Romania. The exercise began each is separate and distinct, the warfare, electronic warfare, com- operations in a combined, joint and U.S. military is getting valuable July 11 and will end today. Saber exercises as a whole demonstrate munications exercises, and air and interagency environment that will training as well, in areas such as Guardian 17 is larger in both scale the commitment of the United amphibious operations to increase increase both countries’ ability to planning for peace support opera- and scope over previous iterations, States and its allies and partners as the capabilities of participating na- plan and execute contingency re- tions, combined command and ex- Davis said. About 25,000 ser- well as NATO’s superior joint and val and marine forces. sponses, from combat missions to peditionary operations. vice members from 22 allied and combined capabilities, and they -- UNITAS Amphibious is de- humanitarian assistance efforts,” partner nations are taking part, he highlight the collective will to de- signed to enhance interoperability Davis said. UNITED KINGDOM - ROYAL added, and the exercise highlights fend against regional aggression, and improve partner nations’ abil- INTERNATIONAL AIR participant deterrence capabilities Davis said. ity to plan combined amphibious AFRICA EXERCISES TATTOO – specifically, the ability to mass operations, stability operations, In Africa, The U.S. military, in In the United Kingdom over the forces at any given time anywhere SOUTH AMERICA – UNITAS humanitarian assistance and disas- partnership with the South African weekend, U.S. Airmen and Sailors in Europe. Naval maritime forces from 18 ter relief missions in the region. military, will conduct Shared Ac- participated in flying demonstra- Davis also highlighted several countries gathered in Lima, Peru, UNITAS began in 1960, mak- cord 2017, a command post ex- tions and static displays for the enabling and integrated exercises: for the 58th iteration of the an- ing it the world’s longest-running ercise and field training exercise Royal International Air Tattoo at -- Tobruq Legacy 2017, a U.S.- nual multilateral exercise UNI- annual multinational maritime at South Africa’s combat training Royal Air Force Fairford. led air defense artillery exercise TAS, which starts today and runs exercise. It has evolved over center. It began Monday and runs “U.S. participation in RIAT July 12-22 at several Czech Re- through Wednesday, the captain many years, Davis said, and now to Aug. 3. highlighted the strength of the public, Lithuanian and Romanian said. includes training for 21st-century “Shared Accord 2017 is an an- U.S. commitment to European se- locations; This year’s exercise is hosted by threats that are encountered in to- nual, combined, joint military curity, the NATO alliance, our ev- -- Swift Response 2017, a U.S.- Peru. Participating countries in- day’s maritime environment. Acting SecArmy: ‘We need to be ready’
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By Joe Lacdan cruits, ARCYBER created an Army News Service interactive link in a video on the ARCYBER webpage and You- WASHINGTON — Each day, Tube Channel, inviting hackers the Army faces “hundreds of thou- to solve a puzzle. Nakasone said sands” of attempts to infiltrate its about 800,000 people attempted network, said Lt. Gen. Paul Naka- to solve the puzzle – less than 1 sone, chief of U.S. Army Cyber percent successfully completed Command. it. The link generated 1.3 million “We have to be right every hits on ARCYBER’s website and single time. The attacker only 9.8 million views on YouTube. has to be right once – to find one “We wanted to create an excite- vulnerability,” Nakasone said at ment (and) an ability for our best the 2017 Defense One Summit in talent in the nation to take a look Washington July 13. “We’re look- and want to be part of our force,” ing at vulnerabilities across our Nakasone said. “The intent was, network. We’re looking at the key how do you generate that excite- terrain like any military force.” ment? This is one of the ways that Nakasone, speaking in a panel we did it.” with Defense One Executive Edi- Nakasone also addressed the tor Kevin Baron, faced questions importance of artificial intelli- on concerns over possible internet gence and its impact on opera- attacks from North Korea, Rus- tions. “I would love to have a self- sia and ISIS, but highlighted the healing network – that as soon as Army’s focus on solid analysis we see a vulnerability, it requires as a deterrent to cyber security ARMY GRAPHIC BY PEGGY FRIERSON very little effort to have that vul- breaches. “We’re looking at vul- The Army recently released a video inviting hackers to take a puzzle challenge. Those that successfully completed the puzzle nerability patched,” Nakasone nerabilities across our network,” could be recruited for a job with Army Cyber Command, said Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone, chief of Army Cyber Command. said. “A.I. can help us with that. he assured. “We’re looking at these teams with quality analysts, bersecurity. ARCYBER studied would commission skilled appli- “We are obviously very in- the key terrain like any military the Army is recruiting leaders how a BCT commander should cants as mid-grade officers. Na- terested in terms of how do you force.” with the skills necessary to rise to use social media and how a team kasone said the requirements and take a force that is only so big In the wake of alleged Russian new cyber security challenges. can better defend their networks. perquisites for those positions are back to the question of resources hacks into the 2016 American Additionally, ARCYBER has Nakasone mentioned further still being discussed. and make that larger?” Naka- election, Nakasone said the key to participated in exercises at the efforts in the Army’s efforts to “We are going to need coders, sone continued. “Well, one of preventing similar threats should National Training Center in Fort maintain a robust cyber aware- we’re going to need malware fo- the ways that you can do that is come from analysis and research. Irwin, California, to gain a better ness, including an initiative to rensics analysts,” Nakasone said. through artificial intelligence, U.S. Cyber Command is in the understanding of what a brigade bring in 60 new second lieuten- “We are going to need top tal- and how do we get more capabil- midst of creating 133 cyber teams, combat team needs to achieve ants to ARCYBER with a science ent.” ity – I certainly believe that’s the including 41 for the Army. To fill success at the tactical level of cy- background. A pending proposal To help attract tech-savvy re- future for us.” Soldiers test new military systems, capabilities at exercise
By Sgt. Maricris McLane ters conducted expeditionary advise and 24th Press Camp Headquarters assist operations under austere combat conditions,” said Maj. Timothy Chess, FORT BLISS, Texas — About 1,900 operations officer with 2nd BCT, 101st Soldiers from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Airborne Division. “This experience with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, prepared the brigade for evaluating new 101st Airborne Division, arrived for the mission command and electronic warfare Network Integration Exercise 17.2 July systems from the perspective of potential 5-6. fielding to deployed or deploying BCTs.” NIE began in 2011, and the 2nd Bri- Prior to arriving here, the brigade par- gade, 1st Armored Division has been a ticipated in several planning conferences, major participant in the exercise since its new equipment training and an extensive inception. mission command system validation ex- The “Strike” Brigade is the first rota- ercise, said Chess. tional unit to conduct NIE at Fort Bliss. The 2nd BCT, 101st Airborne Division As an expeditionary light infantry unit aims to test new equipment and provide recently returning from supporting Op- valid feedback during the exercise. eration Inherent Resolve, the brigade “The main objective of the 2nd BCT is provides an operational mindset that will to test the equipment as directed by the assist in the overall assessment of prac- U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Com- PHOTO BY SGT. BRADFORD ALEX tices and systems being used during the mand and U.S. Army Forces Command Soldiers from the 2nd BCT, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), move from under a CH-47 Chinook after NIE exercise. to provide Senior Army leaders Soldiers’ successfully hanging up the Tactical Control Node-Light, at Fort Campbell, Ky., June 15. The training “The 2nd BCT returned from combat feedback on emerging concepts and ca- was part of the brigade’s preparation for the Network Integration Exercise at Fort Bliss, which took place July 5-6. operations in support of Operation Inher- pabilities within the Doctrine, Organi- ent Resolve in January, where the brigade zation, Training, Materiel, Leadership, readiness, he added. wants to provide the test community and headquarters and four battalion headquar- Personnel, Facilities and Policy analysis “NIE 17.2 allows 2nd BCT to exercise senior Army leadership feedback on the framework,” said Chess. deployment and redeployment operations, systems that will enable a proper decision As the main participants of the exer- distributed mission command across six making on future equipment fielding and cise, the brigade will use and test new subordinate battalion command nodes, ensuring the warfighter is fully supported military equipment. company through battalion air assaults, with the right capabilities, said Chess. “The Soldiers of 2BCT are testing sys- platoon-level live fire exercises and bri- “Second BCT wants to maximize the tems under test, risk reduction events and gade and battalion staff planning,” said training value associated with deploying other mission command and EW systems Chess. a BCT to Fort Bliss and executing a tacti- under simulated combat conditions,” said At the end of the exercise, the unit cal scenario.” Chess. “As part of the test, the Soldiers are providing candid, constructive feed- back on the systems and their capabili- PHOTO BY SGT. BRADFORD ALEX ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN Soldiers with 2nd BCT, 101st Airborne Division ties.” disembark an aircraft during their arrival for the In addition, this exercise will also ben- efit the brigade’s training and deployment FOUR ADMISSION NIE 17.2 July 5. PASSES!
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By Sgt. Tyler Meister included under the umbrella of Saber Europe’s senior enlisted adviser. “This joint 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Guardian 17, show how committed the certification helps ensure maximum safety NATO and partner nations are to building a for the jumpers and the jump masters giv- BEZMER AIR BASE, Bulgaria — All stronger Europe, while enhancing interop- ing the hand signals.” eyes went to the sky as 500 military para- erability through training. Airborne operations have been used by troopers – comprised of U.S., Canadian and Saber Guardian is an annual multination- many nations since World War I, and even Italian forces – dropped from wave after al exercise held in the Black Sea region as though the need for airborne operations has wave of C-130 aircraft during Operation part of the U.S. European Command Joint decreased, training and readiness in this area Swift Response July 18 at the Bezmer Air Exercise Program. The exercise reinforces are a priority for the U.S. and its allies. Base as part of Exercise Saber Guardian deterrence measures agreed to by NATO at For anyone who asks why the U.S. still 17. the Warsaw Summit in 2016, assures allies have airborne units, Hodges has a very pas- The Bulgarian air force also participated ARMY PHOTO and partners of the enduring U.S. commit- sionate response. in conjunction with their own air operation, Paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade ment to the collective defense and prosper- “First, history,” Hodges said. “Never say where jets and AH-64 Apaches strafed the train with allies and partners during Operation ity of the Black Sea region, and enables the we will never need airborne capabilities, area with missiles and other ordinance as a Swift Response July 18 at Bezmer Airbase, Bul- alliance’s command and control functions. because history has shown us time and time garia, July 18. means to soften up the landing area. Similar operations will take place in the again that this asset is still needed for cur- “The confidence you get from watching contact is imminent and time is limited. future all around Europe as the U.S and rent warfare operations abroad. these young professionals from our nation In total, 11 active and reserve C-130 Her- partnered nations improve their working “Second, strategic option,” he continued. and our partnered nations training togeth- cules and two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft relationship for the benefit of a stronger “Never take capabilities off the table so our er makes me excited,” said Lt. Gen. Ben were used to airdrop and deliver 500 para- Europe. leaders have the maximum number of vi- Hodges, U.S. Army Europe’s commanding troopers, as well as two Strykers and four This paratrooper drop was watched by able options. Third, human domain. Every- general. high mobility multiwheeled vehicles loaded the hundreds of people present, and also by one knows our airborne organizations are Once the landing zone is softened by the with gear. The paratroopers dropped before multiple military organizations in the U.S. elite formations, and every single noncom- initial airstrikes, the paratroopers dropped sundown and maintained their defensive via live stream. missioned officer within raises the talent in with one objective: to clear the airstrip position until first light, when the support “The Canadians and Italians jumping of our overall NCO corps. Once these elite of any threats. While clearing the airstrip, vehicles were dropped into the zone. Stryk- with our U.S. Soldiers are all using our T-11 NCOs join the ranks of different units and paratroopers established a hasty defense ers and extra gear arrived after a solid de- parachute, so they go through the same cer- formations, they are taking that elite men- – the term for a defense that is organized fensive position was established. tifications that our troops do,” said- Com tality and discipline with them to help men- while in contact with the enemy or when Hodges said these different operations, mand Sgt. Maj. Sheryl Lyon, U.S. Army tor other Soldiers.” Garrison
Continued from Page A1 commander. “Fort Rucker is a unique place and we pro- “We’re placing this command in the hands of a very ca- duce the finest Aviation Soldiers in the world, bar none. pable couple – Brian and Jennifer Walsh,” he said. “They company executive officer for the 4th Battalion, 159th I’m excited to take command today, and I look forward to bring to IMCOM a track record of excellence and a clear Aviation Regiment in Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and finding opportunity where we find challenges and road- passion for mission, people and families – I can’t think battalion S3, executive officer and brigade S3 for the 3rd blocks. of a better couple to lead this team and take it to the next Combat Aviation Brigade at Hunter Army Airfield, Geor- “Jen and I feel like we’re coming back home. The level. gia; to battalion commander of the 2-2nd Assault Heli- folks who work on this post, the civilians, the Soldiers, “Changes of command are more about continuity than copter Battalion in Seoul, South Korea; and senior Avia- the families all stationed here make Fort Rucker a very they are about change,” continued Grewatz. “Though tion trainer at Hohenfels, Germany. special place,” he said. “Their efforts produce an environ- we witness the change of garrison leadership today, the Walsh as served in multiple deployments across many ment that allows their tenant units to stay focused on the Soldiers and civilians of the garrison team will remain continents, including Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi mission. It’s a reminder that it’s exceptional people that engaged doing what they do every day – continuing to Freedom in 2005. make the difference.” support the [U.S.] Army Aviation Center of Excellence “It’s truly an honor and a privilege to be entrusted with Grewatz expressed his support for the new command- and its mission partners serving the Soldiers and families the responsibility of continuing to make this place bet- er, as well as thanking Miller for everything she accom- of Fort Rucker. You can rest assured that this team will ter for our Soldiers and their families,” said the garrison plished for Fort Rucker. not skip a beat as they continue this mission.” 1st Avn. Bde.
Continued from Page A1 platoon leader and company executive of- lead the brigade where his military career of Army Aviation through the develop- ficer for B Company, 4th Battalion, 227th began. ment of its Soldiers and leaders, and I’m mission.” Aviation Regiment; and S1 for 2nd Bn., “Almost exactly 23 years ago, I entered excited, truly honored and privileged to Miller returns to Fort Rucker from his 160th Special Operations Aviation Regi- the brigade to start my Aviation career with be part of the organization,” he continued. recent graduation from the U.S. Naval War ment; to commander for 2-158th Assault a different perspective … but this is my “I can’t wait to serve with you, the Fort College in Newport, Rhode Island. He be- Helicopter Battalion, Joint Base Lewis- first unit, and now the Army has allowed Rucker community, as we grow the future gan his military career in 1994 after receiv- McChord, Washington, which deployed to me the opportunity to come full circle,” warfighters of Army Aviation.” ing his commission from the U.S. Military Afghanistan in support of Operation En- said the brigade commander. “The last “Jason, it’s been a pleasure to get to Academy as an Aviation officer, and soon during Freedom in 2014; and G3 for the couple of weeks the brigade has accepted know you over the last couple of weeks, after completed the officer basic course U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation me into their formation and allowed me to and to meet your family,” added Hopkins. and initial entry rotary wing training. Command. admire their accomplishments, and I like “I know that the Golden Hawk brigade is He’s served in multiple leadership posi- Miller said he’s humbled to take com- what I see. in good hands with you in command.” tions throughout his career, ranging from mand and appreciates the opportunity to “The brigade sets the tone for the future ACLC
Continued from Page A1 sibility of the ACLC team, and I to Pilkinton for his dedication and Pilkinton said he has complete Fires and Maneuver edges of the will do my best every single day leadership to the organization. confidence in Lopez’s leadership, Army spear. der; Iraq in support of Operations to take it to the next level – that’s “[Pilkinton] has been the muscle and believes that the new com- “It is important to maintain Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Free- my promise to the team,” said of this organization from reorga- mand sergeant major will be up to continuity, but just as important dom; and Afghanistan in support the incoming command sergeant nizing our command, to managing the task. to welcome change, and today I of Operation Enduring Freedom major. “Colonel Best, I look for- and caring for our military and ci- “Training Soldiers – that’s it, pass the mantle of leadership and XIII. ward to working with you and for vilian personnel, and to providing that’s an NCO’s responsibility. responsibility to Sergeant Major With his experience, Lopez said you, and I will promise you three maintenance expertise on a daily Here at Fort Rucker, the ACLC Antonio Lopez,” said the outgoing he vows to uphold the ACLC mis- things: I will lead from the front, basis,” said the ACLC command- mission is about making pilots of command sergeant major. “I look sion and do what he can to make I will lead by example and I will er. “Sergeant major, you epitomize the nation’s sons and daughters,” forward to watching the organiza- sure the team excels. never let you down.” the servant leader that we all wish he said. “ACLC is truly the honing tion grow and flourish under his I’m honored to assume respon- Best expressed his appreciation that we could be. stone that sharpens the Aviation, capable leadership.” Mobile app
Continued from Page A1 provided mobile training from August that the Army can utilize in the future,” Ma- Fort Gordon, Georgia. through February. TCM Instructional De- cLaughlin said. “So just from this one effort, “We have people all the time that want to Dylan Gallagan, operations officer at the sign Specialist Patty Dobbins and Senior IT the Army itself can grow exponentially in have mobile applications created and they Army Office of the Provost Marshal- Gen Specialist Diane Jenkins provided three-day the mobile capabilities based on this effort.” want it … as soon as possible,” said Lt. Col. eral. onsite training focused on user interface and The judges evaluated the shooter app en- Joe Harris, TRADOC Capability Manager- The app will add to the Army’s list of user experience and coding. tries based on content and functionality as Mobile. “Now that they have this capability current applications that aid Soldier train- “We decided to come up with an idea that well as design and overall user experience, down at the school level … decentralized ing, readiness and response to emergency they can do after we leave so they can apply Dobbins said. There was also a competition creation lessens the work on this end to have situations. The winning entry walks users what they learned during our training and for best logo design, won by a team from the mobile application (available for use).” through various steps of how to respond to also (create) a product that would be very an active shooter and what to do when law beneficial across the Army,” Jenkins said. enforcement arrives. The active shooter response app follows Security Clearance Denied/Revoked? “If adrenaline kicks in and they forget the development of the “We Care” mobile what to do in the moment, all of that infor- apps created by TCM Mobile for sexual ha- Contact RonSykstus NOW! [email protected] 256-713-0221 mation is right there in front of them,” said rassment prevention and suicide prevention. Matt MacLaughlin, who works at TRADOC TCM has also produced about 80 mobile Senior Mobile Training Development. “It apps for other purposes, including combat
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PHOTO BY SPC. THOMAS SCAGGS Vehicles from the 10th CAB are staged at a refuel-on-the-move site at Ruse, Bulgaria, June 24. These sites allowed Soldiers to eat and rest, in addition to refueling the vehicles along the 1,200-mile convoy route during exercise Saber Guardian 17. SABER GUARDIAN 17 10th CAB Soldiers convoy 1,200 miles across Europe
By Spc. Thomas Scaggs Combat Aviation Brigade. plex traffic situations and each ve- 10th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldiers of the 10th Combat Avi- hicle carried a turn-by-turn guide Public Affairs ation Brigade completed a ground to all of the 20 refuel-on-the-move convoy totaling almost 1,200 sites along the way. NOVO SELO TRAINING miles from Germany to Bulgaria Communication between each AREA, Bulgaria — The image June 19 through July 1 in prepara- vehicle was vital to keeping the that comes to mind when picturing tion for exercise Saber Guardian in convoy together, accurate report- one of the Army’s Aviation bri- the Black Sea region. ing of locations and to coordinate gades is one inevitably filled with “There was a real sense of pride requests, such as stopping for Sol- helicopters. when we arrived in Bulgaria after diers to stretch their legs or refuel. Indeed, most primary missions five days of being on the road,” “Communication is one of the focus on these assets in the air and Hunter said. “The main mission most important things in a convoy their problem-solving capabili- of the convoy was to get to Novo because if you can’t talk to each ties on the battlefield, but what is Selo Training Area and to get here other and something unexpected often overlooked, is the myriad of safely. We accomplished that mis- happens, everyone needs to be ground personnel and equipment it sion.” aware and able to react,” said Spc. takes to successfully manage such With over 100 pieces of rolling Mitchell Mendez, a signals sup- a complex tool in the Army’s ar- stock and about 250 Soldiers em- port specialist with HHQ Co., 10th senal. barking on the journey that crossed CAB. “Using my MOS to help set As part of U.S. Army Europe’s through five European countries, up, and keep those communica- Atlantic Resolve mission, one safety was naturally a point of fo- tions up and running was really of the longest and largest known cus. Prior to leaving, Soldiers were rewarding.” convoys undertaken by an avia- certified to drive in Europe, prac- The convoy saw Soldiers from tion brigade was successfully ex- ticed driving on local roadways, a wide array of military occupa- ecuted, said Capt. Jeremy Hunter, and performed maintenance on all tion specialties come together to COURTESY PHOTO commander of Headquarters and vehicles. The convoys drove pri- Staff Sgt. Jeremy Zavala, a frequency manager with HHQ Co., 10th CAB, briefs Headquarters Company, 10th marily at nighttime to avoid com- SEE 10TH CAB, PAGE B4 Soldiers prior to departing for a convoy at Hohenfels, Germany, June 20. MEDEVAC Soldiers rehearse for real-world medical emergencies
By Sgt. Justin Geiger For Army News Service
CINCU, Romania — Soldiers with the 1st Cavalry Division Artillery, the 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artil- lery Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 5th Battal- ion, 113th Field Artillery Regiment, the North Carolina National Guard, and the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, executed a training exercise to rehearse their procedures for casualty evacuations and medical evacuations at the Joint National Training Center in Cincu, Romania, July 8. A collection of National Guard and active duty units A IRBO RNE are currently in Romania to participate in Exercise Get-
PHOTO BY SGT. STEVEN GALIMORE ica Saber, which runs concurrently with Saber Guard- ian, a U.S. Army Europe-led, multinational exercise Paratroopers jump from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during airborne operations over Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 6. The paratroopers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. The that spans across Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania with helicopter crew is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade. more than 25,000 service members from 22 allied and partner nations. “We’re participating in a multinational training exer- cise that may cause real-world injuries,” said Capt. Jef- fery Irwin, senior physician assistant for the 1st Cavalry Black Daggers pierce the skies Division Artillery. “Soldiers will be firing a variety of weapon systems and there will be a lot of moving piec- By Kristen Wong This incredible demonstration of skillful precision was es, so the probability of an injury is relatively high. Schofield Barracks Public Affairs part of the team’s first-ever Hawaii performance atthe Fourth “You don’t want your first time reacting to casualty of July Spectacular, with family, friends and members from evacuation or an air medical evacuation to be when SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Seven members the island community lifting their eyes to the sky to watch, someone’s life could potentially be on the line, so you of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute said Sgt. 1st Class Shelby Bixler, the NCO in charge of U.S. need to rehearse before that happens,” Irwin empha- Demonstration Team, known also as the “Black Daggers,” Army Special Operations Recruiting Hawaii. sized. filled the air with colorful smoke and unfurled a 1,000-foot “We brought the United States Army Special Operations This exercise stressed the capability to assess the long American flag in banner form as they exited a H-47C Command Parachute team here for the Fourth of July Spec- SEE MEDEVAC, PAGE B4 Chinook over Schofield Barracks. tacular to assist us in marketing and public relations for the Special Operations community,” Bixler said.. “These jumpers come from a special forces background,” he explained. “They’re Rangers, civil affairs and psycholog- ical operations. They perform all over the nation as a public affairs asset to recruiting.” This year, the team has as many as 50 shows nationwide and could add more. The team jumps from various types of aircraft, depending on what is available at each venue, such as C-17s, a Cessna, and fixed or rotary wing aircraft. At this particular Hawaiian show, the team jumped from a CH-47 Chinook provided by the 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regi- ment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Divi- sion. PHOTO BY SGT. JUSTIN GEIGER PHOTO BY SGT. IAN IVES Master Sgt. Travis Alfred, the Black Daggers’ team leader, U.S. and Romanian Soldiers transfer a simulated casualty to a Members of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute said he was grateful to the 25th Infantry Division for their UH-60 Black Hawk to airlift the Soldier to a local medical treat- Demonstration Team jump out of a 25th CAB CH-47 Chinook during ment facility in Romania at the Joint National Training Center in the 4th of July Spectacular, July 4 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. SEE BLACK DAGGERS, PAGE B4 Cincu July 8. B2 `1234567890-=qwertyuiop[]\asdfghjkl;’zxcvbnm,./`QWERTYUIOP[]ASDFGHJKL;’ZXCVBNM,./~!@#$%^&*()_+ `1234567890-=qwertyuiop[]\asdfghjkl;’zxcvbnm,./`QWERTYUIOP[]ASDFGHJKL;’ZXCVBNM,./~!@#$%^&*()_+!.",,02034,Army Flier Classifieds Thursday, July 20, 2017 (%%-'%-&+)/%%*(1##'&&)+$//&
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The premiere training event builds readiness and so, they were able to accomplish a rare feat for an Aviation cy manager with the HHQ Co., 10th CAB. “This kind of improves interoperability under a unified command, execut- brigade and get an excellent training opportunity along the experience sticks with you for a long time.” ing a full range of military missions to support security and way. The brigade is currently spread out over Hungary, Ro- stability of the Black Sea region, according to USAREUR “Five days of convoying gave my Soldiers lots of train- mania and Bulgaria for exercise Saber Guardian 17 in the officials. MedEvac
Continued from Page B1 “The benefits of conducting exercises like this is it reinforces wounded, evacuate the casual- the skills you’ve been trained ties by ground transportation, and on and it gets you in the right use aviation assets to air lift the state of mind to react to these casualties to receive urgent care kind of situations if they actually at a medical treatment facility, he occurred,” he added. added. Every second counts when a ca- The proactive measures were sualty has life-threatening injuries, employed to prepare ground, med- starting with the Soldiers respond- ical and Aviation personnel for the ing to the wounded, to the Soldier upcoming fire-support coordina- calling up the injury report, to the tion exercise and the combined medical ground transportation, to arms live-fire exercise during Get- PHOTO BY SGT. JUSTIN GEIGER the air transportation pick-up site, ica Saber 17. Irwin said. A UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the 10th CAB provides MedEvac support during a training exercise. While deployed in Romania to “It’s all about the golden hour provide medical support during took the time to discuss the confi- provement, but I feel very confi- Granville also highlighted the when you’re talking about casual- Getica Saber, Pvt. Shane Gran- dence he gained after assisting in dent in my skills, especially after benefits of executing a training ex- ties, so if we can get the patient to ville, combat medic specialist for the evacuation. conducting this type of training,” ercise in preparation for potential a medical facility in under an hour the 1st Cavalry Division Artillery, “There’s always room for im- said Granville. real-world injuries. is very critical,” he said. Black Daggers
Continued from Page B1 100 feet long by 100 feet wide among the crowd. efforts, as well as to the local special opera- “I absolutely love interacting with the tions recruiting office for the invitation to crowd,” O’Toole said. “You jump, you land, perform here. you can hear kids cheering for you, you can The Black Daggers are based out of Fort see smiles on people’s faces. [You] shake the Bragg, North Carolina. There are little less hands of veterans – they thank you for their than a dozen on the team, which is made up service. I get to thank them for their service of USASOC Soldiers. The Black Daggers because they’ve paved the way for us.” perform for both military and civilian audi- Weather permitting, O’Toole said, the ences. team can jump from as high as 10,000 feet. “Our job is to be goodwill ambassadors He described 120 miles per hour as the op- and interact with the populous,” said Staff timum speed for the parachutists. In ideal Sgt. Sean O’Toole, the parachute rigger for conditions, O’Toole said the team conducts a the Black Daggers. “It’s our joy just to inter- three-tiered performance, with jumpers open- act with everybody.” ing their parachutes at different heights. A Soldier must perform a minimum of TARGET PRACTICE 200 jumps to be a demonstrator for the team. O’Toole has been with the team since Some performances, such as the one here at December. For the Hawaiian native, the Schofield, have a prerequisite of 500 jumps. best part of performing as a Black Dagger The team regularly trains during the winter PHOTO BY KRISTEN WONG is interacting with the thrilled observers who for a month, 12 hours a day, five to six days a Members of the Black Daggers ride aboard a CH-47 Chinook. come to watch the show. The free-fall para- week. Additional training is conducted in the chutists, who use rectangular ram-air para- time available between each performance, chutes, landed in a designated area that was O’Toole said. GLAUCOMA SLT SURGERY
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By Nathan Pfau Army Flier Staff Writer
It’s often said that one person’s trash is another’s treasure, and people were sifting through treasure troves of old toys, clothes and household items during one of the big- gest yard sales in the area Saturday. Fort Rucker hosted its Outdoor Yard Sale at the festival fields where hundreds came out to try and find that perfect deal that can’t be found anywhere else, Lynn Avila, Fort Rucker special events coordinator, said. “Yard sales can be a great place to find good deals, but sometimes it takes more than one yard sale to find everything you need,” she added. “Fort Rucker’s Outdoor Yard Sale and Flea Market cuts out all of the driving and puts several yard sales in one location.” For many, like Derek Atlas, civilian from Daleville, yard sales are an escape from having to navigate the crowds and sometimes confusion of large department stores. “I’m not really a fan of going shopping in malls or bigger stores because the crowds can just put you off,” he said. “I appreciate the intimacy of yard sales. You get to talk with people from the neighborhoods and really learn their story. “A lot of the things they are selling tell a PHOTOS BY NATHAN PFAU story, so a lot of times whatever it is you’re Hannah Davidson and Sierra John, military family members, rummage through old DVDs during the Fort Rucker Outdoor Yard Sale at the festival fields Saturday. buying has a lot more meaning behind it,” he continued. “I like to go out and see what “My kids are still young but they grow kind of stories I can find to take back with so fast, so it’s hard for me to have to spend me. You can’t get that at the mall.” money on brand new clothes every few Atlas said the convenience of bringing months,” she said. “I think yard sales are a that storytelling journey into one place great way to save tons of money, especially makes it easier for him. Visiting a one-stop- on clothes. shop is easier than having to go from house “Plus you come out and you never know to house in a conventional neighborhood, what you’re going to find,” she continued. he added. “I’m out here looking for clothes, but there “It’s like they’re taking all the work out are lots of great things, like toys for the of it for me,” said the Enterprise native. “I boys that I can get. It’s just an easy way to usually like to spend my Saturdays [at yard spend my weekend.” sales], but it can get a bit tiresome with In addition to the experience and sav- having to drive around to find them, then ings, Atlas said that it’s nice to know that if I don’t find anything worthwhile, it feels he’s helping others by relieving them of like I wasted my time. some of their wares. “Even if I don’t find anything here, I “Lots of people get overloaded with stuff, don’t feel like it’s anything lost because so what’s a better way to help them out by it’s like I’m going to a bunch of different putting a little money in their pocket?” he houses all at once,” he said. “It makes me said. “A lot of these folks are military and I appreciate that this is here for us.” know when it’s time for them to go, they’ve For Leslie Hornton, military spouse, the got to go, so I think this is a great way to yard sale was a great way for her to find help them out. I guess it’s my small way of Summer Nichols (right), civilian, and Randi Taylor (center), military spouse, speak with Tarrina Kelly- clothing for her children. giving back.” Montgomery, military spouse, about her wares. PARKING LOT PALOOZA Chapel highlights services with carnival-style event
By Jeremy Henderson house, water slide, corn hole and students coming into [Fort Army Flier Staff Writer and food, as well as the oppor- Rucker], and we wanted create tunity to step up and cool off a a fun, warm and inviting activ- Soldiers and families seeking chaplain at the dunking booth. ity to welcome new Soldiers a fun afternoon out are invited “We want to create a social and families,” he said. “We also to visit the inaugural Parking atmosphere that will help us wanted to take the opportunity Lot Palooza July 29 at Wings connect with people,” Henley to let these new members of Chapel parking lot from 10 a.m. said. “It will almost be like a our community know what reli- to 2 p.m. carnival atmosphere with nu- gious services are available on The event, co-hosted by Fort merous mini games. We are go- post.” Rucker’s Religious Services ing to have tables set up along According to Jen Parker, Office and the Protestant Wom- the sidewalks with information PWOC president, attendees will en of the Chapel, will feature a about all the RSO services, as have the opportunity to meet variety of family-friendly activ- well as Navigators, PWOC and members of the chapel commu- ities designed to entertain chil- the children’s ministry.” nity and ease the transition into dren and adults of all ages. According to Chaplain (Maj.) a new religious community. “There will be a lot of fun ac- Collie Foster, Wings Crossroads “We are trying to create a so- tivities for kids,” Erin Henley, Chapel senior pastor, the event cial setting where we can con- PWOC vice president of pro- also provides an opportunity nect with these people and be a grams, said. “We hope to con- for the chaplaincy to extend an familiar face, so it’s not intimi- nect with new families or fami- invitation to newly-arrived Sol- dating if they decide to try out lies that will be joining the post diers and families. one of our services,” she said. community in the near future.” “Summer is a big push of For more information, email
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School Age Center Summer Camp The Fort Rucker School Age Center hosts its summer camp through Aug. 4. Each week, the camp will have a new theme. Par- ents will have the ability to pick and choose which weeks they would like their children to attend. Fees will be due the Friday be- fore the start of each camp week and will be based on total family income. Food, field trips and all activities will be included in the weekly fees. All youth who attend must be enrolled in child and youth services. For more information, call 255-9108 or 255-9638.
Newcomers welcome A newcomers welcome is scheduled for Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. at The Landing. Active-duty military, spouses, foreign stu- dents, Army civilians and family members are encouraged by post officials to attend the newcomers orientation. A free light breakfast and Starbucks coffee will be served. For free childcare, people can reg- ister their children at the child development center by calling 255-3564. Reservations must be made 24 hours prior to the new- comers welcome. For more information, call 255-3161 or PHOTO BY NATHAN PFAU 255-2887. Fort Rucker Area Job Fair Army Family Team Building app The 14th annual Fort Rucker Area Job Fair is scheduled for July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Enterprise High School Gymnasiums. The fair will be People can complete Army Family Team open to the public and free to all job seekers. Representatives from government contractors, employment agencies, the federal government and over Building training through AFTB’s app. 80 local companies will be at the event. Workshops will be conducted prior to job fair – on the installation, and also in Enterprise and Ozark – to Visit http://www.ftruckermwr.com/acs/ include: résumé writing, interviewing skills and personal branding. Organizers advise people to bring their résumés, be prepared to be interviewed army-family-team-building/ to find the di- and dress for success! For more details, call 255-2594. Pictured is a scene from last year’s event. rect link to the app. Once complete, people can contact Fort Rucker AFTB to receive their certificate. Search for AFTB in the app for military dependent children only. store for Apple devices. For more informa- For more information, call 255-9810 or tion, call 255-9637. 255-9108. White-water rafting day trip Employment readiness class DFMWR MWR Central will host a white-water The Fort Rucker Employment Readiness rafting trip to Phenix City Saturday down Program hosts orientation sessions monthly the Chattahoochee River. Guests will be ac- in the Soldier Service Center, Bldg. 5700, companied by an expert instructor who will in the Army Community Service multipur- guide them along on the three-hour raft- pose room, with the next session Aug. 3. SPOTLIGHT ing experience with Class 4 and 5 rapids People who attend will meet in Rm. 350 at – guests must be at least 12 years old. The 8:45 a.m. to fill out paperwork before going $61-cost for the trip includes transportation to the multipurpose room. The class will to and from the rafting experience, rafting end at about 11:30 a.m. The sessions will trip and safety gear. The bus will depart inform people on the essentials of the pro- MWR Central at noon and has an antici- gram and provide job search tips, as well. pated return time of 9 p.m. Advance registration is required and atten- To register, call 255-2997 or 255-9517. dance at a session is mandatory for partici- pation in the program. Back to School Bash For more information, call 255-2594. The Fort Rucker School Age Center will host its Back to School Bash July 27 from Federal jobs workshop 3-5 p.m. The event will feature door prizes, Army Community Service will host its snacks, a backpack giveaway, outdoor fun federal job workshop Aug. 9 from 8 a.m. and a lip-sync battle, according to organiz- to noon in Bldg. 5700, Rm. 284. The work- ers. The lip sync battle is a parent/guardian shop is aimed at getting people the infor- and child activity. People are asked to bring mation they need to increase their federal their own music – must be the Kidz Bop employment possibilities. Participants will version. Weekly and hourly fees must be receive a free copy of Kathryn Troutman’s paid, and children must be registered with “Jobseeker’s Guide (7th Edition).” Reg- child and youth services to attend. istration is required two days prior to the For more information, call 255-9108 or workshop. Space is limited to the first 60 255-9638. people to register and the workshop is open to authorized patrons only. Fort Rucker Right Arm Night For more information or to register, call The Landing Zone will host the Fort 255-2594. Rucker Right Arm Night July 27 from 4-6 p.m. Right Arm Night is an Army tradition, Volunteer recruitment fair promoting a night of camaraderie and es- The Army Community Service volunteer prit de corps as leaders come together and coordinator will host a volunteer recruit- treat those who help them accomplish the ment fair Aug. 16 from 9-11:30 a.m. at The mission. Complimentary appetizers will be Landing’s main ballroom. Organizers said served while supplies last. Right Arm Night the event is perfect for people who want to is held every month, and both military and give of their time and talents to a deserving civilians are welcome. For more informa- organization, but aren’t sure which one to tion, call 255-0768. Pictured is a scene pick. The event will bring together a num- from a previous event. ber of organizations throughout the installa- tion in need of volunteers in one convenient Wild Adventures day trip location. MWR Central will host a back-to-school For more information, call the 255-1429. day trip to Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia, July 29. The park features every- Girls Night Out thing from roller coasters to wild animals The Landing will host Girls Night Out to water slides and more. The trip costs $53 Aug. 18 from 6-9 p.m. Attendees will en- per person. The bus will depart from the joy an evening full of fashion, fun, and parking lot of Bldg. 5700 at 7 a.m. and is prizes while visiting with numerous orga- expected to return at 8 p.m. nizations from throughout the community discussion of the significant changes to the its resiliency training workshop Aug. To register, call 255-2997 or 255-9517. that cater to women, according to organiz- current military retirement system, includ- 10 from 9-11:30 a.m. in Bldg. 5700, ers. Tickets are on sale for $10 at MWR ing how retirement pay will be calculated, Rm.350. People need to register by Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway Central, The Landing Zone, The Landing continuation pay and the Thrift Savings Aug. 8. Resilience training is designed Children of military members can pick Catering Office and the Coffee Zone- lo Plan with matching government contribu- to provide family members and civilians up a complimentary book bag filled with cations at Lyster Army Health Clinic and tions, according to ACS officials. This dis- with tools to better cope with and over- school supplies at the child and youth ser- The Landing Zone. cussion will be facilitated by ACS accred- come adversity and challenges, as well vices open houses July 29 from 2-4 p.m. For more information, call 255-0769. ited financial counselors. Pre-registration is as perform better in stressful situations, Each location will feature an open house required by Aug. 21. Free childcare will be according to ACS officials. In August, for parents and children to tour and learn Blended Retirement System Seminar available with registration. organizers will emphasize real-time re- more about the programs offered at each fa- The Army Community Service Financial For more information and to register, call silience, identifying character strengths cility – the school age center in Bldg. 2806 Readiness Program will present a Blended 255-3765 or 255-9631. in self and others, and challenges and for youth in grades 1-5 and the youth cen- Retirement System Seminar Aug. 22 from leadership. ter in Bldg. 2800 for youth in grades 6-12. 6-7 p.m. in the Soldier Service Center, Resilience workshop For more information, call 255-3161 Book bags are available while supplies last Bldg. 5700, Rm. 282. The seminar will be a Army Community Service will host or 255-3735. FORT RUCKER Movie Schedule for July 20-23 Thursday, July 20 Friday, July 21 Saturday, July 22 Sunday, July 23 Snatched (R) ...... 7 p.m. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG-13) ...... 4 p.m. Captain Underpants (PG) ...... 1 p.m. (PG-13) ...... 7 p.m. The Wall (R) ...... 7 p.m. Wonder Woman (PG13) ...... 4 p.m. TICKETS ARE $6 FOR ADULTS AND $5 FOR CHILDREN, 12 AND UNDER. MILITARY I.D. CARD HOLDERS AND THEIR GUESTS ARE WELCOME. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 255-2408. ARMYFLIER.COM ❘JULY 20, 2017 ★C3 U.S., France celebrate alliance at Bastille Day parade
By Jim Garamone members of the 173rd Infantry Defense Media Activity Brigade Combat Team, the 7th Army Training Center and the PARIS — U.S. service mem- 10th Combat Aviation Brigade. bers helped France celebrate Bas- Airmen from U.S. Air Forces tille Day Friday as they led the Europe, Sailors from U.S. Na- military parade down the famed val Forces Europe and Marines Champs Elysees under the eyes from U.S. Marine Forces Europe of French President Emmanuel marched with Soldiers showcas- Macron and President Donald J. ing the joint force of today. Trump. The American Soldiers in “The ties between the United World War I fell in on French States and France stretch back al- weapons and vehicles, and the most as far as our shared history military parade featured a Sch- as democratic republics,” Trump neider tank from 1917 next to said in a written statement. “We today’s armored combat vehicle have remained joined in common and a 1917 Saint Chamond tank purpose ever since.” next to today’s Leclerc main bat- From World War I on, the Unit- tle tank. Following them in a long ed States and France together line, historic transporters, trucks, weathered the bloody 20th cen- bridge units and ambulances tury. drove along next to their modern- “Today, our two countries day counterparts. stand taller, and more united, than The World War I vehicles al- ever,” the president continued. PHOTO BY NAVY PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS DOMINIQUE PINEIRO most looked quaint. “You have “From Africa to the Middle East to remember that in 1917, those American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines lead the annual Bastille Day military parade down the Champs-Elysees in to Central Asia, we are fighting to were cutting-edge weapon sys- Paris Friday. destroy the terrorist organizations tems,” said a French major in the that threaten all civilized peoples Thunderbirds in their distinctive Force Gen. Denis Mercier com- Expeditionary Force. press area. “They would have and that continue to exact a ter- F-16 Fighting Falcons flew from mands Allied Command Trans- The American contingent lead- been very familiar to American rible toll on the French people, the Arc de Triomphe to the Obe- formation in Norfolk, Virginia. ing the parade included troops forces arriving in France.” including one year ago today. lisk of Luxor in the Place de la The parade down the Champs- from the Army’s 1st Infantry Di- The parade was a straight shot Together, we will eradicate their Concorde, flanked by two U.S. Elysees is an annual event and vision. The soldiers of the flag de- down the Champs-Elysees – one ideology.” Air Force F-22 Raptors. this year the theme was “Opera- tail carried vintage 1903 Spring- of the most famous streets in the The president was referring to Hicks attended the event be- tional Together.” It highlighted field rifles and were dressed in world. While it was the first time the terror attack on Bastille Day cause his boss, Marine Corps the close relationship among the uniform worn by World War Americans had the honor of lead- last year in Nice that killed 86 Gen. Joe Dunford and his wife, all the French security services I troops, with flat helmets, wool ing the parade, it was not the most people. Ellyn, were special guests of and with the Americans. While uniforms with choker necks and famous American military march French Defense Chief Army Gen. France is America’s oldest ally puttees. in Paris. ‘GREAT DAY FOR A Pierre de Villiers. – the United States would not The division flag carried -bat Four days after the liberation of FLYOVER’ Dunford noted earlier that there have won the Revolution with- tle streamers from Catigny, St. Paris on Aug. 25, 1944, the entire It was a deliriously beautiful is hardly a combat zone in the out French sailors winning the Michel and the Meuse-Argonne U.S. Army 28th Infantry Divi- day with temperatures in the 70s world where French and Ameri- Battle of the Chesapeake against – World War I battles where the sion marched down the Champs- under a cloudless sky. “A great can service members are not the English in 1783 – the modern division lost almost 5,000 killed Elysees as a show of Allied unity. day for a flyover,” said Navy working together. The American version of the alliance dates to in action and a further 18,000 French leader Gen. Charles De Capt. Greg Hicks, the special military is working closely with World War I. The 2017 Bastille wounded. During the Great War, Gaulle and U.S. Army Gen. Omar assistant to the chairman of the French forces in west Africa, Lib- Day Parade was almost exactly American divisions had 28,000 Bradley took the salute of the di- Joint Chiefs of Staff and former ya, Syria, Afghanistan and in the 100 years from when 14,000 personnel assigned. vision. The 28th marched all the helicopter pilot. And he proved Pacific. France is a charter mem- American Soldiers arrived in Other American Soldiers way through the city and was in to be right as the U.S. Air Force ber of NATO, and French Air France as part of the American marching in the parade were combat later that day.
Ceremony recognizes importance of ERI projects in Romania
By Jackie Pennoyer power; and comprehensive support to our “The implementation of ERI projects in the planning stages for future installment USAG Bavaria Public Affairs war-fighters.” Romania is a priority of the highest order at Camp MK, including: aircraft support Formica noted that units permanently for [the Romanian Ministry of Defense],” structures; training ranges; multi-use stor- MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU, Roma- stationed at Camp MK, and other troops said Lungu. The U.S. military’s increased age sites; and support for U.S. rotational nia — Senior U.S. and Romanian leaders moving through the footprint, will be able investment at Camp MK, he added, “pro- forces. gathered here July 17 to celebrate current to store additional vehicles, aircraft and vides a strong signal of support to regional All finished and future projects, valuing and long-term infrastructure projects at equipment in the base’s larger motor pool security in the southeastern flank of the al- more than $50 million of ERI funds, are the Army’s Black Sea hub. area, climate-controlled military ware- liance, and it creates new opportunities for the U.S. military’s first major infrastruc- The projects are part of the base’s rapid house and several maintenance facilities. intensifying our bilateral cooperation.” ture investments at Camp MK since the growth and recently-established role as Also, the installation eventually will house In addition to the eight current ERI Army constructed basic billeting and ad- the centralized operations-and-mission- a fully-equipped, battalion-sized barracks projects, more than 60 other capacity- ministrative units in 2010 to support the command center for U.S. Army Europe headquarters building, two multi-purpose enhancing construction projects are in base’s transit mission. contingencies throughout the Black Sea classrooms and a wash rack capable of 24- region. hour operations. “The improvements at Camp MK and U.S. Army Europe funded the multi- Bringing People Together Thru Faith Novo Selo Training Area in Bulgaria million dollar construction program at show that the United States is commit- Camp MK through the European Reassur- ted to a stable Black Sea region,” said ance Initiative, which invests in European Michael Formica, director of Installation military readiness and the U.S. military’s Management Command-Europe, at the renewed commitment to deterring aggres- Church Directory official ribbon-cutting ceremony. “These sion in the region, Formica said. initiatives demonstrate the solidarity and Professionals from USAREUR, the First United unbreakable bond we share with our great U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and IM- MMethodist Church ally Romania.” COM have partnered with Romanian en- “Be ye followers of Towering as permanent fixtures on the gineers and officials from the Romanian 214 S. Man Street •Enterprse forward installation, the new infrastructure government throughout the entire con- me, evenasIalso 347-3467 will expand the maintenance, storage and struction process, Povilaitis said, enhanc- Prayer Line 347-3467 ext 321 life-support capabilities needed to sustain ing an already firmly-vested rapport. Service Times: am of Christ.” Traditional-inthe an increase in U.S. rotational troops and, “These projects and the involvement of Fellowship Hall...... 11:00AM most recently, the massing of multina- a talented Romanian workforce reinforce Contemporary C-3 -inthe 1Corinthians 11:1 Fellowship Hall...... 8:45AM tional forces deployed here for U.S. Army the relationship we’ve been building with TheGathering(Youth) ...... 6:00PM Europe’s Saber Guardian 17 exercise, said our Romanian partners – one that over Sunday School...... 9:55AM Steven Povilaitis, deputy manager, USAG time has really evolved into a friend- Nursery Care ...... EveryService Ansbach-MK/Novo Selo Training Area. ship.” “Whether it’s space, room or the motor Serban Lungu, director of Romania’s Here, it’snot about the building... pool – these projects reinforce Camp MK Integrated Defense Planning Directorate, as the regional power projection platform Defense Policy and Planning Department, and augment our capability and capacity also recognized the alliance, noting Ro- exponentially,” Povilaitis said. “It mag- mania’s steadfast commitment to future nifies everything: staging, availability projects at Camp MK and collaborative and delivery of equipment; increased fire engagements. “Small things done with great love will change the world” VINEYARD CHURCH DOTHAN Sun 10:30 Service; Wed6:30 Small Groups (334) 671-0093 • 150 B���l���� Rd DothanvneyaRD.com
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By Joyce M. Conant “We have an indoor lab capa- U.S. Army Research Laboratory bility where we can instrument Public Affairs up the Soldiers and keep them in an environment where you can ABERDEEN PROVING just get pure data on things like GROUND, Md. — Thanks to a treadmills, motion capture and new suit being developed by the be able to analyze everything in Department of Defense-funded the lab,” he said. “You can take Warrior Web program, future them out on a three-mile course Soldiers will be able to march where it’s more aligned with longer, carry heavier gear and the environments in which they improve mental sharpness. would be working. We’ve got the The suit has pulleys and gears best of both worlds.” designed to prevent and reduce Walsh and his team agree. musculoskeletal injuries caused “Our team has benefited greatly by the dynamic events typically from working with the ARL team experienced in the Warfighter’s and Soldiers. We get to evaluate environment. the system with potential end Scientists and engineers from users who are walking signifi- the U.S. Army Research Labora- cant distance on the treadmill tory have been testing variations and over ground,” Walsh said. of the suit for more than three “The feedback we get also in- years at the Soldier Performance forms our ongoing research and and Equipment Advanced Re- developments as we continue to PHOTO BY DAVID MCNALLY search facility at Aberdeen Prov- refine the prototypes. Our team ing Ground. Dr. Courtney Webster makes adjustments to the Warrior Web physical augmentation suit from Harvard’s Wyss Institute in is interested in furthering the sci- Boston. “We’ve been primarily focus- entific understanding of how to ing on the physical benefits of The program, which is funded and testing their prototypes on ter of Excellence, said he was best optimize these systems for these types of suits, but we’re by DARPA, is coming to an end; Soldiers since 2014. impressed by what he observed individuals as well as refining also interested in the cognitive however, researchers hope to find “The meeting was a good op- and that Soldiers should have a the technology by creating more benefits,” said ARL researcher future collaborators to expand on portunity for our team to summa- say in what kinds of equipment integrated systems suitable for Dr. Angela Boynton. “We’re the progress gained in the current rize the progress we have made they will use in combat. every day wear.” hoping that by reducing the program iteration. as part of the DARPA Warrior “Warrior Web is a perfect ex- Researchers tested the same physical burden, that they also “In the longer term, the systems Web Program to other Army ample where engineers and Sol- group of Soldiers in April and have the ability to put more en- have benefits to be integrated into stakeholders and get their feed- diers work together ‘early and again in June, both with and ergy into other types of tasks that larger Soldier systems and can be back on how they see the tech- often’ to develop a capability that without the suit, and gathered involve cognitive or perceptual integrated with other capabilities nology and what further work might be useful for the future,” massive amounts of data. workload.” to provide a marked advantage remains to continue to optimize Davis said. “It also helps speed “If you reduce the physical The project, funded by the De- for our Soldiers and our warf- it,” Walsh said. up the technology transition and burden on somebody, there may fense Advanced Research Proj- ighters in the future,” said Maj. Walsh said the latest version program acquisition. Soldier be some benefits additionally to ects Agency has many partner Christopher Orlowski, DARPA’s of the “exosuit” tested at ARL feedback will help frame the the amount of attention they can organizations across the DOD Warrior Web program manager. is the result of his team’s system Warrior Web Program outcomes pay to their situational aware- and academia. “I think it will take at least an- integration efforts over the past and future Army investment.” ness,” Boynton said. The U.S. Army Natick Soldier other five to 10 years to be ready year. He said the system is much Henry Girolamo, NSRDEC Officials are still discussing Research, Development and En- for the infantry Soldier.” more user friendly as compared program manager for the Warrior the path forward. gineering Center, the Maneuver A team of researchers from to early prototypes and includes Web project, has been with the “I see it as a solution-focused Center of Excellence, the Army Harvard’s Wyss Institute in Bos- improved functional apparel at- project since its inception. suite of technologies that support Capabilities Integration Cen- ton, Massachusetts, led by Dr. tachments to the body, control “What we’re trying to do here a wide array of Soldier issues that ter and the Military Operational Conor Walsh, associate professor systems that adapt to each in- is collaborate, so we can keep it we are having to deal with right Medicine Research Program met of engineering and applied sci- dividual, and actuation systems going in a beneficial way for the now,” Girolamo said. “We need at ARL’s SPEAR in June for a ences at the Harvard biodesign that are quiet and compact. Army and the services,” Giro- to iterate the technology a little soft “exosuit” demonstration lab, attended the meeting that Edwin “Eddie” Davis, director lamo said. bit further along to make sure we and to discuss the path forward was held in conjunction with on- of the Maneuver Battle Lab, Ca- Girolamo noted that the can actually do that and I know for the Army’s Warrior Web Pro- going testing at ARL. Walsh and pabilities Development Integra- SPEAR facility has been highly we can. We just need the funding gram. his team have been working on tion Directorate Maneuver Cen- beneficial. and time to do that.” U.S. trainers hand-off observer controller academy to Ukrainians
By Staff Sgt. Eric McDonough aging, and sustaining a well-trained and For Army News Service enduring staff of Ukrainian OCTs. Monday, the OCT Academy gradu- YAVORIV, Ukraine — Soldiers with ated its third class of students. This class the U.S. Army’s 45th Infantry Brigade brings the total number of OCT cadre at Combat Team are deployed in Ukraine in the Yavoriv CTC up to more than 100 support of the Joint Multinational Train- Ukrainian soldiers. This class also has ing Group-Ukraine, an international co- the distinction of being the first entirely alition dedicated to working together to Ukrainian-led course. aid the Ukrainian army in its develop- The academy consists of two weeks of ment of the Yavoriv Combat Training intensive training. Center – Ukraine’s first CTC. The most important thing commu- Critical to the long-term success of nicated at the academy is the ability to the CTC is the establishment of an all- teach through a process of guided self- Ukrainian and self-sustaining observer, discovery using AARs. AARs, although controller, trainer cadre. familiar to U.S. service members, are a “OCTs mentor the rotational training relatively unique concept to many veter- unit,” said Staff Sgt. Kevin Lawson, an an Ukrainian soldiers who were trained OCT mentor with 1st Battalion, 179th under outdated Soviet-era doctrine. Infantry Regiment, 45th IBCT. “Their “You can’t take the easy road – would biggest push is the after action review it be easier to step in and do the AAR to try and get the units to identify their myself? Sure it would, but I’ve got to problems through a process of question- step back to mentor and develop [the ing and self-discovery, and then mentor Ukrainian OCTs],” said Staff Sgt. Jona- and coach them from there.” than Watson, another OCT mentor with When the JMTG-U mission first -be 1st Bn., 179th Infantry Regt. “You have gan in 2015, U.S. forces served as OCTs. to keep that in the forefront of your However, over the last six months, mem- mind. Everything we’ve done here has bers of the 45th IBCT have mentored the been geared towards working ourselves Ukrainian military on developing, man- out of a job.”
PHOTO BY STAFF SGT. ERIC MCDONOUGH Students at the Ukrainian Observer Controller Trainer Academy participate in a student-led situational train- ing exercise at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center July 11. ARMYFLIER.COM ❘JULY 20, 2017 ★C5 Army’s 1st cipher office broke the code on modern cryptology
By Lori Tagg phered a coded message found on Lothar Fort Huachuca Witzke (aka Pablo Waberski), a suspected German spy and saboteur. Manley’s solu- FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz. — When tion to the code sealed Witzke’s conviction Ralph Van Deman established the War De- for espionage. partment’s intelligence organization shortly The Code and Cipher Compilation Sub- after the United States entered World War section established secure communications I, he was faced with the daunting task of for 40-plus military attachés and hundreds building his section from nearly nothing. of intelligence officers in the American Ex- Although his background was more in peditionary Forces. Its services were criti- the field of counterintelligence, he readily cal for several reasons. recognized the need for an office dedicated First, the Army’s 1915 telegraph code to cryptology. He received numerous let- book had been stolen during the Punitive ters from amateur cryptologists offering Expedition and had yet to be updated. Ad- their services, but he was intrigued by one ditionally, British cryptologists informed person in particular – a bored State Depart- the War Department that German telegraph ment telegraph operator named Herbert O. operators on U-boats were able to copy Yardley who had deciphered a communi- U.S. messages sent to the AEF and its al- cation between President Woodrow Wil- lies via the transatlantic cables. son and his aide in two hours. Because breaches in U.S. communica- Putting aside concerns about Yardley’s tions would ultimately compromise the age – he was only 28 years old – Van De- whole Allied effort, the subsection revised man chose him to create the Army’s first the entire War Department code and ci- code and cipher bureau, known originally pher system. In conjunction, the Commu- as the American Cryptographic Bureau but nications Subsection operated around the most popularly as MI-8. clock, averaging the secure transmission Yardley reportedly remarked that “it was of more than 100 sensitive and classified immaterial to America whether I or some- messages per day. one else formed such a bureau, but such a The Secret Ink Subsection established bureau must begin to function at once.” two laboratories specifically for MI-8 use. Yardley was commissioned a first lieu- Chemists succeeded in developing an io- tenant in the Signal Corps on June 29, dine vapor reagent for all types of secret 1917, and was given two civilian assistants. inks. As a result, the MI-8 uncovered com- Over the next year, MI-8 grew rapidly to munications directing sabotage, which al- 165 military and civilian personnel work- lowed the War Industries Board to imple- ARMY PHOTO ing in five subsections: Code and Cipher ment tighter security measures. Solutions, Code and Cipher Compilation, At its peak, the subsection was review- Ralph Van Deman, shown here as a colonel, was instrumental in establishing the Army’s first code and cipher bureau during World War I. Secret Inks, Shorthand, and Communica- ing more than 2,000 items weekly. As more tions. sophisticated methods to conceal messages Manley also stressed that while the or- predicted in 1919, “Code attack is indeed Code and Cipher Solutions examined were developed, the subsection continually ganization successfully uncovered cases still in its infancy. It is capable of rapid and communications from commercial tele- worked on new reagents. of nefarious activities, it also cleared the incalculable development.” graph and cable companies, intercepted The Shorthand Subsection was an im- name of several innocent civilians wrongly Consequently, both the State and War radio traffic and seized mail. Every suspi- promptu addition to the organization. Mili- accused of spying for Germany. Departments continued MI-8’s efforts as cious missive, military or civilian, ended tary censors provided MI-8 with a number Although employing relatively simple the Black Chamber in the post-war pe- up on the desks of this subsection. of messages believed to be in code but were deciphering methods using little more than riod. Soon thereafter, cryptology evolved In addition to written communications, found instead to be written in shorthand. pen and paper, MI-8 constituted a signifi- into more sophisticated codes and ciphers the section also analyzed atypical items The subsection cultivated a community of cant development for military intelligence requiring the invention of mechanical de- like postage stamps, musical scores, reli- experts in more than 30 shorthand systems during World War I. vices that would dominate both Allied gious amulets, and even a pigeon’s wings. used worldwide. Brig. Gen. Marlborough Churchill, the and Axis code operations during World The amount of work was overwhelming, MI-8’s work was at times exciting and Army’s Director of Military Intelligence, War II. especially after the U.S. Navy stopped its often fruitless, but personnel persevered. In cryptology efforts and let the Army take a series of post-war articles, Manley stated, the lead. “It is the business of a Cipher Bureau never During the course of the war, the subsec- to allow its interests or energies to flag, for Reeves J., Student Psychology. Mom. Army. tion read more than 10,000 messages and although a thousand suspicious documents solved 50 codes and ciphers used by eight may turn out … to be entirely innocent or foreign nations. This included the celebrat- insignificant, the very next one might be of ed case in which Capt. John Manley deci- the greatest importance.”
DVs observe multinational engineer capabilities during Resolute Castle
By Sgt. Justin Geiger For Army News Service
CINCU, Romania – U.S. Ambassador to Romania Hans Klemm, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commanding gen- eral of U.S. Army Europe, and many other military del- egates visited multinational engineer Soldiers deployed in support of Resolute Cas- tle 17 at the Joint National Training Center in Cincu Friday. Resolute Castle 17 con- PHOTO BY SGT. JUSTIN GEIGER tinues through Sept. 30 in A Romanian officer with 10th Engineer Brigade, Romanian Land various locations throughout Forces, briefs Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commanding general of U.S. Poland and Romania. This Army Europe and other military delegates about a multipurpose cov- ered shelter that was built in support of Resolute Castle 17 at the U.S.-led, multinational train- Joint National Training Center in Cincu, Romania, Friday. ing exercise, promotes re- gional stability and security North Carolina Army Na- Resolute Castle 17’s en- UP TO 50% TUITION while training construction tional Guards; and the 926th gineer capabilities exercise engineers on their combined Engineer Brigade, U.S. demonstrated the abilities mission capabilities. Army Reserves. Throughout and the accomplishments of SCHOLARSHIP Those multi-component the seven-month exercise, a multinational and multi- forces and their collective roughly 2,100 multinational component force overseen FO RMILITARY assets are developing mul- Soldiers will rotate through by a deployed Reserve ele- tiple range facilities and Europe and contributed to ment conducting training improving infrastructure for Resolute Castle 17. while supporting Operation ANDFAMILYWARRIORS NATO Allies and partners to While engineers working Atlantic Resolve. utilize during future exercise on a tank maneuver live-fire “This is a great experi- in Europe. These upgrades range in the background, Lt. ence to have the Soldiers Advance your career with exclusive benefits toward graduate and to the Joint National Train- Gen. Hodges took the time in my unit participate in a undergraduate programs. TROY’s Military and Family Scholarship caps ing Center in Cincu will to express his admiration on multinational training ex- the cost of tuition at $250 per credit hour for active military, Reservists and enable NATO forces to sus- the direction that the Roma- ercise,” said Lt. Col. John National Guard. Also, your spouse and dependents receive up to 50% in tuition savings. TROY is committed to keeping higher education affordable. tain combat readiness while nia facilities were headed. Haas, battalion commander That’s the Trojan Warrior Spirit, and it’s alive and well at Troy University. strengthening partnered ca- “Behind me, you can see, of the 391st Engineer Bat- pabilities. what I think, is going to be talion South Carolina Na- About 300 service mem- soon known throughout the tional Guard. “It helps us bers are currently partici- Romanian Army and the build our relationships with pating in the training event, Black Sea Region as the best our NATO Allies and it in- which includes Soldiers mounted gunnery range in creases our ability to project from the 10th Engineer this part of Europe,” he pro- (combat) readiness across Brigade, Romanian Land claimed. “And all because of the world.” Forces; the United King- the vision of the commander “When these Soldiers dom Royal Monmouthshire of the Joint National Train- work next to each other, on Feel it at troy.edu/militaryspirit or call 1-800-586-9771. Royal Engineers (Militia); ing Center and senior Roma- the same project to over- the U.S. Naval Mobile Con- nian leadership and the work come the same challenges it struction Battalion 1; units of U.S. Army, Romanian and builds a bond that promotes ©2© 201717 TrTrrooy UniversiUniversittyy from the South Carolina and British engineers.” a brotherhood,” he added. C6 ★JULY 20, 2017 ❘ARMYFLIER.COM Montgomery Zoo offers discounts
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ONGOING — The American Legion Post 80 has ONGOING — The American Legion Post 73 meets at ONGOING – The Friends of Ozark holds a monthly regular meetings the second Monday of the month, starting the American Legion building at 200 Gibson Street on the meeting on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at 6:30 p.m., at the Legion Hall. For more information, fourth Saturday of each month beginning at 9 a.m. The at the Ozark-Dale County Library. For more information, call 222-7131 or visit www.andalusialegionpost80.org. building is across the street from the Lee Street Baptist call 477-6221 or email [email protected]. Church. For more information call 447-8507. ONGOING — The American Legion Post 80 hosts a ONGOING — Every Wednesday, the Ozark-Dale dance with live music every Saturday from 7:30-11:30 ONGOING — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6683, County Public Library hosts free Wii Zumba from p.m. For more information, call 222-7131 or visit www. John Wiley Brock Post monthly membership meetings 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teens and adults are invited. For more andalusialegionpost80.org. for the VFW Post 6683 and Auxiliary are on the third information, call 774-5480. Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the post headquarters DALEVILLE building located at 2615 Coffee County Road 537. The ONGOING— Every Monday through Friday, aerobic post mailing address is P.O. Box 311752 Enterprise, AL classes are open to the public at the Autrey Recreation ONGOING — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6020 36330. For more information, call 334-464-1171 or the Center from 8-10 a.m. Call 774-2042 for more Franchise J. Ballard Post membership meetings are at the auxiliary at 334-464-2222. The post also has a Facebook information. post headquarters on State Road 84 every third Thursday site at vfw post 6683. of the month at 7 p.m. Breakfast is served Sundays, and PINCKARD games and TVs are available for entertainment. Meetings ONGOING – Military Order of Purple Heart meetings are open to all. The post can host parties, weddings, and are the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at ONGOING — The public is invited to the Cross Country hails and farewells. For more information, call 598-6211, American Legion Hall on East Lee Street. For more Workshop every Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Pinckard United 598-1297, 598-6211 or 379-9187. information, call 334-347-2727 or 334-447-6954. Methodist Church. For more information, call 983-3064.
ONGOING — Daleville Chamber of Commerce GENEVA SAMSON meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon at the Chamber of Commerce office in the Daleville Cultural ONGOING — The Geneva County Relay for Life ONGOING — The Samson City Council meets and Convention Center. For more information, call 598- meets the last Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the monthly the first and third Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the 6331. Citizens Bank. For more information, call 248-4495. Samson Community Center.
DOTHAN MIDLAND CITY ONGOING — American Legion Post 78 meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. JULY 20-SEPT. 30 — The Wiregrass Museum of ONGOING — Residents are invited to town hall meet- Art announces the opening of “Museum of Wonder,” an ings on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at TROY exhibition by self-taught artist, storyteller and collector Town Hall, 1385 Hinton Waters Ave. of oddities, Butch Anthony, according to organizers. The For more information, call 983-3511. ONGOING — Troy Bank and Trust Company sponsors Museum of Wonder, housed in a log cabin built by Anthony senior dance nights every Saturday night from 7-10 p.m. in Seale, will temporarily relocate to WMA’s galleries. The NEW BROCKTON at the J.O. Colley Senior Complex. The complex is exhibition will also include a mobile drive-thru museum. transformed into a dance hall and features music from the This re-creation of the artist’s self-described “World’s JULY 27 — Disabled American Veterans Chapter 40s, 50s, and 60s with finger foods and refreshments. First Drive Thru Art and Antique Gallery,” located just 99 will meet at 6 p.m. in the senior center, located For more information, call Janet Motes at 808-8500. off of U.S. Highway 431 in Seale and constructed from one block behind the old New Brockton Police shipping containers, will be housed in an Airstream trailer station. Food and drink will be served, and will be WIREGRASS AREA in WMA’s parking lot and available to visitors 24 hours followed by regular chapter business. Maximum a day. “Museum of Wonder” will open to the public July member participation is requested as chapter business ONGOING — The Marine Corps League, Wiregrass 20 at WMA’s Art After Hours, an event held quarterly to will include voting for positions of commander, mark new exhibition openings. The event begins at 5:30 Det. 752, welcomes all Marines, Navy corpsmen and senior and junior vice, and other positions for 2018. chaplains, and their families, to its monthly meetings. p.m. Admission is free for museum members and $5 for Chapter members also extend an invitation to other the general public. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at veterans throughout the Wiregrass to join. For more 7 p.m. Attendees are welcome to arrive early for food information, call 334-718- 5707. ONGOING — The American Legion Post 12 holds and camaraderie. The next meeting will be at the Golden monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month Corral in Dothan. For more information, call 718-4168 or ONGOING — Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 9-11 805-7335. at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at the post’s facility at a.m., Disabled American Veterans Chapter 99 maintains 3087 Hwy. 605, which is Brannon Stand Road at the a service office in the New Brockton Town Hall (old intersection of Park Avenue. For more information, call ONGOING — A German coffee takes place the last armory building) at 706 McKinnon Street. The office 400-5356. Thursday of every month except November at 10 a.m. at will assist veterans who were injured or disabled while The Landing on Fort Rucker. The group has been meeting in military service. DAV service officers help veterans for more than 40 years. ONGOING — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3073 and their spouses with disability compensation claims, Wiregrass Post membership meetings are at the post Veterans Affairs pensions, death benefits, VA medical headquarters at 1426 Taylor Road every third Tuesday of ONGOING — AMVETS Post 23 monthly meeting is care, Social Security disability benefits, veterans job held the second Thursday of each the month at 7 p.m. the month at 6:30 p.m. There is a fish fry every Friday programs, homeless veterans services and other veteran night from 5-7 p.m., then karaoke beginning at 6 p.m. at the AMVETS Service Center, 203 MLK Dr., in Opp. services. All veteran services are provided free of charge. For more information, call 334-493-0785 or visit www. Breakfast is served Sundays from 8-11a.m. The post can For more information, call 334-406-6700. host parties, weddings, and hails and farewells. amvetspost23.com.
For more information, visit http://visitvul- – Dress in a favorite team’s colors and enjoy Grant and John Anderson. Beyond Briefs can.com/. playing festive games. Tickets are $20 for adults – military, first Regular admission to the Montgomery responder and senior discounts are available Southern Thunder Zoo’s Twilight Tuesdays Zoo is $15 for adults (13-64 years), $11 for – and $5 for children 6-11. Tickets are avail- Inspired by the Alabama Gang’s influence The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wild- children (3-12 years), and free for toddlers able on Eventbrite.com. on auto racing, Vulcan Park and Museum life Learning Museum will host its Twilight (2 years and under). Combination admission For more information, call (334) 464-0191 in Birmingham showcases its latest Linn- Tuesdays each Tuesday in August. The zoo for the zoo and museum is $20 for adults or visit www.gumpcitycon.com/. Henley Gallery exhibition through December and museum will open at 11 a.m. and the (13-64 years), $15 for children (3-12 years), 2018. Southern Thunder: The Legacy of Ala- last ticket will be sold at 6:30 p.m. to allow and free for toddlers (2 years and under). ‘Stars on the Riverfront’ bama Auto Racing, presented by the Jefferson guests the opportunity to enjoy the animals Discount rates for military and seniors are The Alabama Dance Theatre will present County Commission, will showcase hair- and exhibits in the cooler evening hours. All available. its annual “Stars on the Riverfront” with two raising stories and bring to life the impact that rides, attractions and animal encounters will For more information, visit www.mont- free performances July 30 and 31 from 7:30- auto racing in Alabama had on the regional remain open pending weather and animal gomeryzoo.com. 9 p.m. People are welcome to bring their en- and national scenes, according to organizers. husbandry needs. All guests must exit the tire family and picnic as the sun sets on one The exhibit relives this thrilling piece of Ala- front gate by 7:30 p.m. Gump City Con of Montgomery’s most beautiful venues, the bama history when driving by the seat of your Schedule of events: Aug. 1, Wild Night – Montgomery’s Alcazar Shrine Center will Riverwalk Amphitheater, according to orga- pants wasn’t a figure of speech and explains Dress up as a favorite zoo animal; Aug. 8: host the Gump City Con Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. nizers. These eclectic performances are the why this legacy is the foundation for auto rac- Book Night – Enjoy readings of treasured Gump City Con is a multi-genre fan con- culmination of ADT’s two-week summer ing in Alabama today. animal-themed children’s books; Aug. 15: vention for the whole family celebrating all dance seminar and will feature over 50 danc- Daily admission rates: adults, $6; Seniors Superhero Night – Dress up as a favorite su- things geek, according to organizers. Events ers. Gates open at 6 p.m. for picnicking. (65 and older) and military, $5; children ages perhero; Aug. 22: Zoo Tour Night – Follow include a cosplay contest, tabletop gaming, For more information, call 334-241-2590 5-12, $4; and children 4 years and younger a guided tour of the zoo and Mann Museum; panel discussions, concert and after party. or visit www.alabamadancetheatre.com/ are admitted for free. and Aug. 29: School Spirit and Game Night Special guests include Walter Jones, Tiffany stars-on-the-riverfront.html. ARMYFLIER.COM ❘JULY 20, 2017 ★C7 PROTECT, SERVE U.S. Army Civilian Police Academy trains civilian police officers for world-wide duty
By Stephen Standifird Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — First established at Fort Leonard Wood in 2007, the U.S. Army Civilian Police Academy trains Department of the Army civilian police officers assigned to law enforcement duties at Army installations across the world, and enables these law enforcement agencies to better perform their law enforcement, antiterrorism, physical security and force protection missions, said David Reed, Law Enforce- ment Operations Branch chief. “We do world-class training of civilian police,” Reed said. The course is a combination Students Jason Miller, of Rock Island of classroom instruction and Arsenal, Ill., and Coast Guard Petty Of- practical exercises. Students ficer 3rd Class Stephen Rizzo, Coast are required to pass three ex- Guard Sector New York, ascend a stair- ams and 67 practical exercises PHOTOS BY STEPHEN STANDIFIRD well with Rick Wheeling, instructor, during building-clearing operations. from the 97 subjects covered in Phil McCombs, instructor, provides feedback to students following a building-clearing exercise July 11 at the U.S. Army Civilian Police Academy at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. the course, said Tim Boone, in- are things they learned in the structor and team leader. lice officers are trained here standing as a top tier training forcement for 20 years and this academy that they didn’t know The practical exercises in- to patrol Army installations, academy amongst law enforce- academy ranks up with the best in 25 years as a MP Soldier.” clude physical fitness endur- camps, posts and stations, not ment agencies across the United training he received. That mix of experience opens ance training, defensive tactics only in the U.S. but in Germany States.” After time in the Army as the students to opportunities to to include impact weapons, and Korea, as well. Because of that distinction, an MP, Haynes spent time as network among peers, Cheek ground fighting, weapons reten- “The Army cannot perform the academy also teaches mem- a DOD police officer and in a said. tion drills, pepper spray direct its full law enforcement mis- bers of the U.S. Coast Guard community sheriff’s department Cara Hacker, out of Fort contamination with law en- sion with just military police,” Police Department. before returning to the Army. Bragg, North Carolina, said the forcement officer survival and said Col. Bryan O’Barr, direc- One Coast Guard student, “I wanted to come back to networking was an opportunity apprehension scenario stations, tor of Training and Education at Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen this side because they have a lot for those with less experience day and night firearms skill the U.S. Army Military Police Rizzo, out of the Coast Guard to offer as far as law enforce- to learn from those with more. training, and vehicle dynamics. School. “Our civilian police Sector New York, agreed that ment goes,” he said. Reed said the input from stu- “Most of what they do in- force is an essential and critical the Coast Guard sends their Reed said there are often dents like Hacker and Haynes volves real-world things a po- part of the team.” police here because this is the classes with a mix of students helps ensure the course is set up lice officer would have to do,” The academy was recently re- standard for military policing. with a lot of experience, like for success. said Scott Cheek, course man- accredited by the Federal Law Reed added that the U.S. Ma- Haynes, and some who are first “We reinvent this academy ager. “A police officer needs Enforcement Training Accredi- rine Corps is looking at sending getting introduced to law en- every three years in order to to be a master of many disci- tation, said Reed, a distinc- their civilian police force here forcement. The results are the make sure we do our part to plines.” tion that means the U.S. Army in the future. same for both ends of the spec- train those who go out and keep Reed said the need for this Military Police Corps is now Brandon Haynes, a student trum. America safe and keep Army academy was recognized when the largest organization so ac- who recently accepted a civil- “I have yet to hear anyone garrisons safe and functioning,” military police deployed in sup- credited. ian police officer position at say this academy didn’t en- Reed said. “It’s very important port of combat operations. Now, O’Barr said the academy be- Fort Detrick, Maryland, said hance their knowledge,” Reed that we do our job well and that all newly hired DA civilian po- ing fully accredited “reflects its he’s been in and out of law en- said. “A lot of them say there we get it right.”
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When the workouts have proven to be a That’s why Fort Rucker offers multiple bit too much, the fitness centers also feature ways for people to get their workouts in the Body Mechanics Spa, which offers re- without battling the heat. laxation at a reasonable price, according to The installation offers two fitness centers, Barbara Leger, licensed massage therapist including the post’s main gym, Fort Rucker with Body Mechanics. Physical Fitness Center, located on Andrews “Everyone can and should be treated to a Avenue; and Fortenberry-Colton Physical special occasion and be pampered, and Body Fitness Center, located on Skychief Street – Mechanics has extremely competitive prices both facilities offer a plethora of amenities and a service available for every income from weight lifting equipment and tread- level,” she said. “The benefits of massage go mills to workout classes and more. hand-in-hand with fitness, and historically The main gym is a 64,000 square-foot fa- PHOTO BY NATHAN PFAU has been used to help circulation, muscle cility that features treadmills, free weights, Shauna Attaway, fitness specialist at Fortenberry-Colton Physical Fitness Center, leads a kickboxing class soreness and tenderness, and chronic pain to functional fitness equipment, a 25-meter in- during a previous Resolution Execution in this file photo. include fibromyalgia and arthritis.” door pool, multi-purpose court and three rac- The spa is open for appointments Mon- quetball courts. And for milder days when federal holidays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. muscles or get an introduction into weight days-Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri- the temperatures aren’t soaring, the facility The facilities are about more than just fit- lifting, or programs to help motivate people, days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays also boasts an outdoor multi-purpose field, ness equipment, though, with classes and such as the Fort Rucker Lifting Club. from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and anyone who is a quarter-mile track and an 18-hole disc golf programs to fit people’s fitness needs, such The lifting club is a program that rewards an authorized patron of Directorate of Fami- course that runs the length of the Beaver as spinning, Strong Bodies, ABsoGlutely, participants as they train toward goals they ly Morale Welfare and Recreation services is Lake trail. yoga, Pure Strength, Hardcore, T.A.C. and set, according to Zea Urbiztondo, fitness allowed to make an appointment with Body Fortenberry-Colton PFC is the post’s Intro to Weights and Plates. program specialist, who designed the club to Mechanics. smaller fitness center, but it doesn’t slouch The cost for classes is $3.50 per class, $15 get people excited about weightlifting. There are several different styles of mas- when it comes to fitness amenities. The for two weeks of unlimited classes, or $30 “Ever since the functional fitness area sage people can choose from, including preg- facility has Nautilus selectorized strength for one month of unlimited classes. People opened [last year], the amount of people nancy, Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular equipment, free weights, a regulation-size can sign up for any individual class on the who have included both power lifting and and hot stone, and the spa offers several dif- basketball court, spin bikes, fitness rooms day of the class after 5:30 a.m., and attendees Olympic weightlifting into their workout ferent services, which include a 30-minute with full mirrors, and a 28-foot climbing must check in 10 minutes prior to classes. program has drastically increased,” she said. massage for $25, a 60-minute massage for wall with four auto-belay systems and four For a full list of classes and times, visit “It is always rewarding to see someone hit a $45, a 90-minute massage for $70, a retreat manual belays. https://rucker.armymwr.com/programs/fit- personal record while lifting, so I wanted to for the feet for $30, and chair massages that The fitness centers are open Mondays-Fri- ness-centers. establish a program to continue that excite- are $1 per minute. days from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from The majority of the fitness classes take ment. For more information, call 255-2296 or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to place at the Fortenberry-Colton PFC, and “By participating in the Lifting Club, you 255-3794 or visit https://rucker.armymwr. 5 p.m. The Fort Rucker PFC is also open on range from classes to help tighten and tone can surround yourself with like-minded peo- com/programs/fitness-centers. DOD WRAPS UP WARRIOR GAMES JCS vice chairman praises ‘hidden heroes’ Soldier brings home
By Shannon Collins gold in swimming Defense Media Activity
CHICAGO — After a week of in- By Annette P. Gomes tense competition that yielded 1,101 Warrior Care and Transition medals for more than 90 events earned by athletes from the U.S. Marines, CHICAGO — For retired Staff Sgt. Randi Hobson, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, Army the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games is a and Special Operations Command, as bittersweet experience. This is her final Warrior Games well as members of the United King- and, after years of competition, Hobson is now looking dom and Australian armed forces, the forward to the future. 2017 Department of Defense Warrior “It’s time for me to take the next step, which hopefully Games drew to a close July 8. will be as a mentor or an assistant coach. It feels like the At the closing ceremony, Air Force right time – I know the team will be in good hands,” she Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of said. the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recognized Hobson’s road to the games began while recovering at what he and other leaders called, the the warrior transition unit in Kaiserslautern, Germany, “hidden heroes” – the family mem- PHOTO BY EJ HERSOM in 2009. She battles nerve damage, post-traumatic stress bers, coaches and counselors for the Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, applauds ultimate disorder and traumatic brain injuries that she sustained athletes. champion medal recipients, from left, Air Force Senior Airman Jamie Biviano, gold; Air while deployed to Ramadi, Iraq. During that time she “I was watching a mother in the Force Capt. Austin Williamson, silver; and Marine Corps Staff. Sgt. John Stanz, bronze, developed a love for adaptive sports, particularly swim- bleachers, and she was just riveted on during the closing ceremony for the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Chi- ming. Hobson describes the pool as a place of comfort. cago, July 8. the pool, and the look in her eyes and “It’s just where I’ve always found peace whether it’s the pride and how she was carrying my blue family.” “I promise you I won’t sleep with in the water or on top of a mountain. You can be com- herself speak volumes about the hid- Biviano served as a security forces one of these,” he quipped. “This means pletely surrounded by the world, but feel like the only den heroes,” he said. specialist, played several high school a great deal to me, but please know one one in it, even just for a few seconds and that can be He asked the family members to sports and competed at the national thing. I just want to say, from the bot- beautiful,” Hobson said. stand up to be recognized and said, level in Taekwondo. She said the War- tom of my heart, you never have to “It’s a feeling I want to share with my fellow Soldiers “Thank you for all you do for us, for all rior Games have made her feel like an thank me for being here. It is one of who have been wounded. Some people get tunnel vi- of us who wear this uniform, because “elite warrior” again. the great honors of my life to be able sion after they’ve been hurt. Adaptive sports and other you are the people we do this for, and Williamson, who is battling cancer, to share some time with you all and to activities support emotional and physical health of our we wouldn’t be here without you.” said he enjoyed himself even though have you warmly welcome me.” Soldiers and veterans as they transition and adjust,” she Selva also recognized the service it was a tough week as he competed added. dogs that have meant so much to many while working through medical set- HOST CITY Hobson brought home one gold, one silver and one of the Warrior Games athletes. “I find backs. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said bronze medal in swimming; two bronze medals in track; them incredibly amazing,” he said. “If “It was fun competing and great his city has the largest Junior ROTC I get a chance to get down on a knee representing Team Air Force,” he program enrollment in the nation, with SEE GOLD, PAGE D3 and hug a service dog, you can bet I said. “There’s more beyond whatever 12,500 students, and that Chicago is am there.” you’re fighting with at the time. Life the only city in the United States to The vice chairman presented the is still worth living and getting out and have every service branch’s Junior ultimate champion awards, for which doing that despite whatever you’re go- ROTC program available. each service branch nominated a man ing through.” Chicago was honored to host the and a woman who had competed in first DOD Warrior Games to take place five sporting events. Medically retired MASTER OF CEREMONIES outside of a military base, the mayor Air Force Senior Amn. Jamie Biviano Actor and comedian Jon Stewart said. earned the gold medal, medically spent the week with the athletes at the “It’s a city where its football field is retired Air Force Capt. Austin Wil- various sporting events and hosted the Soldier Field. Its two airports, O’Hare liamson earned the silver medal, and opening and closing ceremonies. He and Midway, have their own recogni- SOCOM’s medically retired Marine thanked the athletes for welcoming tion in the armed services,” he said. Corps Staff Sgt. John Stanz took home him warmly and for the positive im- “Here, your sacrifice and selflessness the bronze medal. pact he hopes they had on his son, who isn’t just recognized on Independence “The only goal I had set for myself attended the opening ceremony again Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day. before I came was to get a gold medal this year. It must be recognized every day. I want in cycling,” Biviano said. “I got my The athletes surprised Stewart with to thank you, because you exemplify gold. I was top eight in almost every an impromptu gift of a game ball the human spirit and its endurance and sport. I’ve made lifelong friends in from the gold medal sitting volleyball its greatness. It’s been a tremendous PHOTO BY PFC. GENESIS GOMEZ this program, and I feel like my whole match, signed by the Navy and Army honor for the city of Chicago to host Army veteran Randi Hobson places second after competing in team won it with me. I worked hard, players, and a small, blow-up kanga- the swimming competition for the 2017 Department of Defense and it paid off. We did this, my team, roo from the Australian team. SEE HIDDEN HEROES, PAGE D3 Warrior Games at Chicago July 8. D2 ★JULY 20, 2017 ❘ARMYFLIER.COM Down Time
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By Shannon Collins just so proud of their effort and who’s not playing basketball after Defense Media Activity everything they’ve learned that this, we’re going right up into the they were able to transfer onto the stands to watch them play. CHICAGO — In a hard-fought court.” “You can’t ask for a better fam- matchup for the sitting volleyball She said the strength of the Army ily than the Army family,” she gold medal at the 2017 Depart- team was its serving and being continued, “and whether that’s ment of Defense Warrior Games able to initiate an offense against athletes and competitors or the at the United Center July 7, Navy an experienced Navy team. “Some family members they bring with topped Army 25-20 and 25-23. of the Navy team have been play- them, you really can’t ask for a “It’s a credit to our coach and ing sitting volleyball for a long better support group.” our team,” said Navy Petty Of- time, so to see this team compete ficer 1st Class Shane Gilley, who with them and hold their own, we BRONZE MEDAL MATCH also played in the Warrior Games know now just how good this team The Marine Corps team earned last year. He said the team’s pre- really is.” the bronze medal outlasting Air vious coach was focused more on Medically retired Army Staff Force in a three-set match. the team playing six-on-six, but Sgt. Randi Hobson, Army team Air Force won the first set 25- the new head coach, Bailey Wag- PHOTO BY EJ HERSOM captain and returning player 22, but the Marines fought back ner, had the players focus more on Navy veteran Seaman Steven Davis attempts a spike during the sitting volleyball echoed her coach’s pride. to take the second set 25-19 and movements and drills to develop gold medal round of the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the United “We played our game,” she said. sealed the deal with a 15-9 third Center in Chicago July 7. the players and get them to the “We had some awesome blocks, set. next level. 10 days, and I just turned 41. Step doing. and our serving was on point. You “It’s the best volleyball they’ve Gilley said the work paid off. up. I’m hurt, but I’m not out of it.” “We’ve been practicing together can’t ask for much but to hope that played all week,” said Marine “Everything we worked so hard Wagner noted that her team since November, and we’re a team you make the other team make head coach Brent Peterson. The for in the camps, all the sweat and went undefeated the entire tourna- and a family both on and off the more mistakes. It’s a game about team hadn’t played together before blood that we left on the floor prior ment and beat all of its opponents court,” she said. “We train and eat mistakes, and we just made a little this week, he noted. to coming here, it validated every- in two sets. together. We get there early so we more than they did. Our team had “We started a little bit slow, but thing we did,” Gilley said. “Our “The Army has a great team,” can talk with each other. It’s im- never played together until the first they realized they could trust each team clicked – we had cohesion. she said. “We went point for point portant to have that support system day before rounds started. We had other and themselves and got confi- It was everybody pumping every- with them, but I kept reminding for when you step away from the a 45-minute practice, and to come dent. They started taking over, and body up. No one here thought they the team, especially during the games – to know you have family from never having played to a gold from that second day on, we won. were bigger than the team. We’re timeouts, [that] what was impor- and friends when you’re having a medal match at the United Center, It was excellent. They worked re- all family. Ryan Shannon, he was tant was what we’re doing on our bad day.” you can’t really ask for anything ally hard, and it showed.” the best man at my wedding. I stay side of the court – to refocus and better than that.” Peterson said he’s been coach- in touch with a bunch of these guys remember our training and go back ARMY COACH PROUD OF The Army team is also a family ing since the games began in 2010, throughout the year.” to the basics of volleyball,” she EFFORT on and off the court, Hobson said. but that this the proudest he’s been Ryan said he and some of his said. “Army put up a great fight Army coach Linda Gomez said “Whether you’re playing a team of a team. “These guys just poured teammates play in semi-pro- but our guys took it at the end.” she was proud of her silver-medal sport or doing an individual event, it out and came to win today. It’s fessional wheelchair basketball team and how they competed. you always have somebody behind an incredible feeling,” he said. leagues, and he’s training to com- KEYS TO VICTORY “They took everything we put you,” she added. “We had some Medically retired Staff Sgt. Jer- pete in biathlon. She said the Navy’s strength together and executed very well people doing gold medal shoot- emy Lake, team captain for the “We’re athletes,” he said. “A was ball control and having three today,” she said. “We only had ing this morning, and we had a big Marines, said it had been a long lot of able bodies couldn’t keep contacts to set up the offense. She one returning starter and one sub support group there. Everybody week for the athletes, as many up with us. I’ve been playing and said the players also were good at from our Warrior Games last year, came out to watch us play volley- have competed here in other sports training for five sports for the past reading what the other team was so this is a brand new team. I’m ball. Everybody who’s on the team besides sitting volleyball. Hidden Heroes
Continued from Page D1 mand. Speaking at the closing ceremony, she showing us the possibilities for getting to the past eight days, because there’s no doubt you said her voice was rough from cheering the other side of adversity. You’ve pushed your helped make 2018 just as good, if not a tiny these games. Congratulations to all of the athletes on all week. physical and mental limits and won, and now bit better, than 2017. athletes.” “What an amazing week we’ve had,” she it is time to rejoice, regroup and recharge.” “To our warriors and their families, you Navy Adm. Philip S. Davidson, command- said. “There was some stiff competition out inspire all of us to be better warriors and citi- er of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, thanked there, the type of competition that has you at PASSING THE TORCH zens,” she continued. “It’s an honor to serve Chicago, the sponsors, and the family mem- the edge of your seat, up and down, running Jackson passed the torch to Lt. Gen. Gina with you. We look forward to seeing all of bers, coaches, medical caregivers, counsel- around, biting your nails, cheering. There’s M. Grosso, the Air Force’s deputy chief of you at the United States Air Force Academy ors and friends of the athletes. “Thank you, nothing better than that – watching driven, staff for manpower, personnel and services, in 2018.” hidden heroes, for your humanity and dedi- accomplished, tough athletes competing in who will head up the 2018 DOD Warrior Stewart couldn’t help but add to the gen- cation; you give selflessly so that warriors world-class venues. Games. eral’s remarks in wrapping up the closing can begin the long healing process,” he said. “You poured out your competitive spirit, “It’s a tremendous honor for me to be ceremony. “Thank you, warriors. You were an inspira- your heart and soul, the pains and joys of able to take the torch on behalf of the United “Thanks everyone, I’m looking forward tion to watch in competition this week.” recovery into Warrior Games 2017 here in States Air Force,” Grosso said. “Many con- to next year’s games,” he said. “Get home The commander of the 2017 DOD Warrior Chicago, and Chicago welcomed you with gratulations to the Navy team on a phenom- safe and get some sleep, because Colorado Games was Navy Vice Adm. Mary M. Jack- open arms,” she continued. “To our athletes, enal Warrior Games, and many thanks for Springs, they ain’t got no oxygen. You’re go- son, commander of Navy Installations Com- you are the reason we are here. Thank you for letting my team go ‘left seat, right seat’ these ing to need it.” Gold
Continued from Page D1 means everything,” Hobson said. “This family isn’t one in community with Team Rubicon, a veteran-based disaster a traditional sense, but you won’t find a better one. The response team. and one silver medal in sitting volleyball during the 2017 camaraderie, the support, it’s unmatched, a feeling of trust “You have to keep growing and giving as a person – be Warrior Games. But for the Colorado native, adaptive re- felt only by the military itself.” better tomorrow than you are today – appreciate and learn conditioning sports brought about more than competition. As the 2017 DOD Warrior Games wrap up, Hobson is from who you were yesterday. It’s just another way of serv- “Regardless of someone’s injury, disability, or illness, ready to get back to a few roles she holds dear: a brand ing my country and giving back to a community that I love. everyone is completely capable of accomplishing great- new wife to her husband Richard, mother to her “fur ba- It’s just one of the many lessons you’re taught in the mili- ness. That, coupled with being with my fellow Soldiers, bies” (dogs Max and Larry) and being a volunteer in her tary – forever Army strong!”
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