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old men in the community who never uttered uttered never who community the in men old Marston. “Muktuk” as Guard National Army Alaska the Guard during an enrollment drive to recruit recruit to drive enrollment an during Guard

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JBER STORYTIME at the at A-2 News March 13, 2015 Air Force responds to national commission, plans changes Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs components to strengthen and institution- that our Air Force is going to rely more, not benefit from American airpower really don’t News release alize relationships across the total force. less, on our Reserve and National Guard care. They just know that without it … you All three components have participated in forces. It is essential to leverage our reserve lose.” WASHINGTON — The Air Force re- the Air Force’s budgetary discussions and components more effectively in the current The NCSAF was established by Con- sponded to the National Commission on the planning from start to finish beginning with global security environment.” gress in 2013 to determine how the Air Structure of the Air Force’s recommenda- the fiscal year 2015 president’s budget. This The Air Force has spent the last year Force’s structure should be modified to best tions in a report to Congress March 4. process enables an integrated approach to thoroughly analyzing 80 percent of Air Force fill current and future mission requirements, Of the commission’s 42 recommenda- maximize capability and capacity in times mission-sets and taking a close look at the and the commission first presented their find- tions, Air Force officials disagreed with only of increasing fiscal constraints. active component and reserve component ings on Capitol Hill in January 2014. Dur- one and are already in the process of imple- Transformation during wartime is diffi- balance. Over the course of the next year, ing the same period, the Air Force initiated menting 25, as well as developing plans or cult, and the Air Force is short of warfighting the Air Force will continue evaluating the a comprehensive review of the Air Force pilot programs for another 16. capacity in nearly all mission areas. remaining 20 percent of the mission areas, total-force enterprise. “The body of work that came out of the Even though the NCSAF report identi- as well as re-look at major mission areas that Upon completion of the Air Force’s in- commission will help us advance the ball fied possible cost savings associated with need further examination. ternal review and the commission’s report, toward an even stronger total force,” said moving approximately 36,000 active Airmen The overall assessment so far resulted in the Air Force established the Total-Force Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee into the reserve component and related sav- changes to the Air Force’s fiscal 2016 bud- Continuum, an organization led by a briga- James, “and I’m convinced the future of the ings of roughly $2 billion, Air Force analysis get. Nearly 3,000 positions were added to the dier general from each component. The TF-C Air Force includes a greater reliance on our does not support this concept. reserve component’s end strength. The Air is charged with pursuing legislative, policy, Guard and Reserve components.” Based on secretary of defense-mandated Force bought back F-15C Eagles for ANG educational, operational and organizational The disestablishment of the Headquar- dwell rates, the Air Force has capacity units; re-established an association with the changes to more fully integrate the three ters Air Force Reserve Command was the shortfalls across almost all mission areas, RQ-4 Global Hawk; made some adjustments components into “One Air Force” and iden- only point on which the Air Force disagreed assuming approximately a 12 percent risk in the space positioning, navigation and tifying the optimal balance of active, Guard with the commission. to meeting deployment demand and other timing system; and expanded the reserve and Reserve across all mission sets. Elimination of the AFRC would not re- requirements; shifting the 36,000 to the component in the cyber mission area. Subsequent recommendations continu- sult in substantial savings, as nine different reserve component would exacerbate this “The evolution of our total force over ing the Air Force’s efforts at integrating major commands would have to assume the risk to nearly 20 percent. To effectively the years is a great success story, but much across the components will be presented in responsibilities currently accomplished by meet requirements and maintain the active of that story has yet to be written,” said future budget proposals. the command. component’s 1-to-2 and reserve component’s General Mark Welsh, the chief of staff of “One unified Air Force needs to be the Additionally, the current structure allows 1-to-5 dwell times, the Air Force needs to the Air Force. “We need to be as good at the way we do business without even thinking the Chief of the Air Force Reserve to manage grow both the active component and the headquarters level as our Airmen are at the about it,” said Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke, III, authorized and appropriated Reserve re- reserve component. operational and tactical levels. the director of the Air National Guard. “We sources as required by statutory obligations. “No one is more invested in total force “Those Airmen, who’ve been fighting are committed to ensuring we evolve in our Over the last two years, the Air Force has integration than the Air Force,” said Lt. side-by-side for years, don’t see the differ- total-force integration with a synchronized made significant progress toward improving Gen. James F. Jackson, Chief of Air Force ence between an active component member, team always ready to deliver unparalleled collaboration and cooperation between the Reserve. “Going forward, there is no doubt a Guardsman or a Reservist. And those who airpower anywhere in the world.” Army researchers team up with Norwegian military for nutrition study By Kelly Field USARIEM

NATICK, Mass. — The U.S. Army Re- search Institute of Environmental Medicine, or USARIEM, once again partnered with the Norwegian Defence Research Establish- ment to study nutrition and physiological responses to cold-weather training. For the second time in three years, researchers from USARIEM traveled to Norway to study Norwegian soldiers par- ticipating in cold-weather training. About 75 Norwegian soldiers, from the 2nd Battalion, Brigade North, Norwegian Army, stationed on Skjold Garrison enrolled in this random- ized controlled trial. “The results of our last study showed that short-term winter training alters nutritional requirements,” said Dr. Stefan Pasiakos, a nutritional physiologist with USARIEM’s Military Nutrition Division. “We observed decrements in several markers of nutritional status, including protein retention, suggest- ing muscle mass is compromised during short-term military training in the cold.” Pasiakos said this gave researchers the information they needed to design a targeted nutrition intervention to attenuate those ef- Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, ski across the drop zone during Ex- fects in Soldiers participating in a similar ercise Spartan Pegasus Feb. 24 at Deadhorse, Alaska, well north of the Arctic Circle. The Army’s research institute has a team in winter training program. Norway studying how to improve military rations for extreme cold weather. (U.S. Army photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Love) The team expected to produce physi- three intervention groups, aimed at testing covery, this would allow us to make some extreme environmental temperatures so that ological decrements that mirrored those whether supplementing existing rations with positive changes to our combat rations,” they continue to perform their mission with observed in their last study. a protein or carbohydrate-based snack prod- Pasiakos said. a low risk of cold injury,” Castellani said. “Our primary objective was to determine uct would improve these various markers of USARIEM researchers also examined Both Pasiakos and Castellani said that the efficacy of an optimized recovery food nutritional status. USARIEM partnered with the risk of frostbite on peripheral areas these types of field studies are extremely product designed for combat rations,” Pasia- Natick Soldier Research, Development and such as the fingers, wrists, calves and toes. important for them as scientists because kos said. “We were trying to identify ways to Engineering Center’s Combat Feeding Di- Dr. John Castellani, a research physiologist they provide a level of reality that can not effectively use nutrition to promote recovery rectorate to develop and create nearly 5,000 with USARIEM’s Thermal and Mountain be re-created in the laboratory. and resistance to muscle loss during military snack products for use in this study. Medicine Division, said that these areas are While the information collected during operational stress.” “The groups were each given their the most susceptible to frostbite, but they are this trip is just beginning to be analyzed, Pasiakos said that often, Soldiers can standard combat ration allotment for their the least understood. USARIEM researchers say they are excited experience severe calorie decrements dur- training exercise. One group served as the “Currently, we have limited information for the results. ing training because they either quickly control and received no additional food,” Pa- on finger and toe skin temperatures in the “Typically, field studies give us the most strip down rations and remove food with siakos said. “The other groups received their field or in an operational setting,” Castellani realistic model to test our hypotheses. When nutritional value because they do not want three rations plus, either four carbohydrate said. “The information that we collected is military units provide us the opportunity to to carry the extra weight, or they simply do or protein-based snacks, like a First Strike important because it will allow us to build conduct a study, our mission is to execute not have the time to eat all the food they Ration bar or a crispy rice bar. biophysical models that will enable Soldiers strong science without being disruptive to are given. “By providing easily accessible snacks, to choose the correct cold-weather clothing their operations,” Pasiakos said. “USARIEM For example, soldiers threw away about we were trying to see to what extent we could ensembles as well as evaluate if the Army’s has a long history of doing just that and, a third of their food rations, causing a severe actually offset the physiological decrements cold-weather doctrine for injury prevention most importantly, it gives us the operation- calorie deficit, throughout training during that occur during severe calorie deficit. If is accurate. ally relevant evidence we need to improve Pasiakos’ previous study in Norway. we are able to develop a food product that “This study will enable USARIEM to science and, ultimately, warfighter health Researchers divided the Soldiers into Soldiers like to eat and also promotes re- provide Soldiers with practical solutions in and performance.” Budget means another BRAC round needed, Hammack tells Congress By J.D. Leipold the Army believes it can meet the she said. the end of 2015. increases every year. Army News Service primary missions of the Defense “As force structures decline, Two weeks ago, Lt. Gen. Karen Hammack told the committee Strategic Guidance of today, but we must right-size the support- Dyson, military deputy to the members that sustainment is the WASHINGTON — The as- the future has become “tenuous,” ing infrastructure and achieve a assistant secretary of the Army lowest cost method of maintain- sistant secretary of the Army for because fiscal challenges brought balance between the cost of sus- (financial management and comp- ing a building. If a structure is installations, energy and environ- on by the Budget Control Act strain taining infrastructure and Army troller), said by the end of FY16, not sustained properly due to lack ment was on Capitol Hill March “our ability to bring into balance readiness,” she said. “Degraded the active force would move to of investment, then it falls into 3 to discuss the Army’s 2016 readiness, modernization and end readiness makes it more difficult 475,000 Soldiers. restoration and modernization… construction budget and explain strength.” for us to provide for the common “As we shrink further, more “Instead of fixing one leak, you the need for base realignment and “Even as demand for Army defense… the [base closure act] excess capacity is created,” said have to replace a roof,” she said. closure. forces is growing, budget cuts are increases risk for sending insuffi- Hammack, adding the impact of “We saw a nine-percent in- “We need a round of base clo- forcing us to reduce end strength ciently trained and underequipped sequestration in fiscal years 2013 crease in requirements for restora- sure and realignment [BRAC] in and base support to dangerously Soldiers into harm’s way and that and 2014 created an increasing tion and modernization directly 2017,” said Katherine Hammack low levels,” she said. “We face a is not a risk our nation should ac- number of failing facilities and due to impacts of underfunding in in testimony before the House mismatch between requirements cept.” infrastructure. ‘13 and ‘14 due to sequestration,” Armed Services subcommittee on and resources.” Hammack said the Army had “Right now seven percent of she said. Buildings which are not readiness. “Without a BRAC and The Army’s military construc- conducted a facility capacity analy- the Army’s facilities are in fail- maintained adequately may need to the realized cost-savings, the only tion request was $1.6 billion for sis based on its 2013 audited ing condition, yet we still have be replaced in the future at a much alternative is to make up for short- fiscal year 2016 – a 26-percent real property data and concluded operating units in them,” she said. higher cost, she explained. “So ages in base funding by increasing increase from FY15, but a 33-per- excess facility capacity will be at “Twenty-four percent of Army we’re increasing the cost for future risk in readiness.” cent reduction from FY14 and a 18 percent when the active Army facilities are in poor condition generations due to sequestration Hammack told the committee 55-percent reduction from FY13, cuts down to 490,000 Soldiers by and the number of failing or poor right now.” Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson/ JBER Public Affairs Director 673d Air Base Wing Commander Maj. 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From GUARDSMAN s A-1 a small unit charged with augmenting local and regional terrorism response capabilities an infantry scout beginning in 1953, even in events known or suspected to involve before Alaska’s statehood. weapons of mass destruction. Herman moved to Bethel, and then to Don’s service didn’t go unnoticed by Anchorage where he worked for the Alaska his uncle. Railroad. “He always told me he was proud of me, Following the devastating 1964 earth- and he always told me how it was important quake, Herman was activated as part of the to serve,” he said. “He very much appreci- state’s response. ated people who continued to serve, and Though he wasn’t fighting the British he had a very special place in his heart for or reporting Imperial Japanese activity, Soldiers, even into advanced age.” Herman again answered the call to serve Ensconced on Don’s desk is a small his community. statuette of an ATG scout, keeping vigil with Don said this commitment to community his Springfield rifle. is a common thread between the colonial The figure evokes the Minuteman seen in militias, the ATG and today’s National National Guard insignia. It evokes the long Guard. tradition of citizens serving their communi- “The Alaska Territorial Guard and the ties in a military capacity. modern-day National Guard both have very Before the Declaration of Independence, similar roots,” Don said. “The modern-day Brown served Massachusetts when he stood Alaska Army National Guard Lt. Col. Wayne Don, 107th Civil Support Team commander, National Guard – as we know it – started out holds a photo of his uncle, Sam Herman, who served with the Alaska Territorial Guard up to a professional European army. as a militia during the Revolution, and has during World War II. Herman is pictured during his subsequent service with the Alaska Today, Don serves Alaska and the United carried on for years. Army National Guard. A statuette of an ATG scout keeps vigil on Wayne’s desk. (U.S. States by keeping 103rd CST ever ready to “These are examples of the type of or- Air Force photo/David Bedard) respond to WMD. ganization where someone recognized that More than seven decades ago, Herman the most committed Soldiers and the most shown us that this type of Soldier is your their communities.” served Nunivak Island by carrying a rifle that committed volunteers are people who live best eyes and ears. They’re very committed Don continues the tradition of serving was almost too heavy for him. For Don, Her- in the area,” he continued. “History has to a cause that involves their families and his local community with the 103rd CST, man’s example is one he will never forget. Marine analyst visits Spartan Brigade to build exchange program By Sgt. Brian Ragin relationship and keep contact,” 4-25IBCT Public Affairs Lines said. “We do the analyst ex- change, then we will always have a What seemed to be a normal foot in each other’s camp to better week at the 4th Infantry Brigade support each other and under- Combat Team (Airborne), 25th stand how each service operates. Infantry Division, turned out to That’s what we are building.” be a little different as green, beige Roach and Lines spent count- and black camouflage contrasted less hours together going through sharply with the Army Combat Roach’s daily schedule, and Uniform normally seen around the mentored younger Soldiers during brigade area. a noncommissioned-officer devel- In the contrasting uniform was opment program briefing March Master Gunnery Sgt. Jon Lines, a 4. chief from the intelligence section “This week he’s been here try- of the 3rd Marine Division out of ing to establish an exchange for Okinawa, Japan. his analysts to come here and work Lines hopes to provide insight, at our brigade,” Roach explained, experience and knowledge as part noting the Spartans will also be of an ongoing exchange between sending intelligence personnel to intelligence professionals from the the 3rd Marine Division. two branches. The trip to Alaska provided Master Gunnery Sgt. Jon Lines (right), an intelligence chief with the 3rd Marine Division out of Okinawa, “He’s here basically conduct- Lines an opportunity to do what Japan, prepares for a jump at JBER March 5. Lines visited the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Air- ing a site survey to see how we Spartans do best; he participated in borne), 25th Infantry Division, to build an exchange program. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Eric-James Estrada) operate as a unit,” said Army a jump with Roach March 5. Master Sgt. Jason Roach, an intel- Lines said he hadn’t jumped The refresher training helped and rely on muscle memory to get of his division take part in the ligence analyst with the brigade’s since 1986, but after Basic Air- Lines make a successful, injury- through it,” Roach said. “So that exchange program, it will further Headquarters and Headquarters borne Refresher training at the free jump out of a CH-47 Chinook refresher training we go through benefit both services. Company, and Lines’ main liaison Airborne Sustainment Training helicopter. basically brings back that muscle “When the units work together, with the Spartan Brigade. “We Area on Joint Base Elmendorf- “It brought back a lot of memo- memory we all develop in Airborne it will build a bigger understanding here want to afford him every op- Richardson, he was ready to jump ries,” Lines said. “I was amazed School, no matter if it was 10 years of all operations,” he said. portunity to experience everything again. about what I did remember – and ago, 20 years ago.” For his part, Roach will soon our unit has to offer and what all “My first jump in 29 years!” watching some of the new kids Working together – whether in travel to Okinawa, where he will types of operations we conduct on Lines said. “My last jump was with fresh out of Airborne School kind the sky or filing a report – builds visit the Marines and learn about a day-to-day basis.” the 82nd Airborne Division, with of boosted my confidence.” bridges. their operations in a site survey of “We’re trying to formalize the the 3rd Battalion, 73rd Armor.” “People have to be well trained Lines said if more elements his own. A-4 News March 13, 2015 Coast Guardsman honored as health services technician of the year By PA1 Shawn Eggert of Sitka and her command. Additionally, she logged 58 Guard,” Petty Officer 1st Class against Family Violence Women’s 17th CGD Public Affairs As the unit’s Health Benefits flight hours and provided patient James Allen, Air Station Sitka’s Shelter and the Salvation Army, Advisor and Outpatient Depart- care during nine medevac missions clinic supervisor added. and she devoted many hours as- It’s no secret the U.S. Coast ment Supervisor, Dejakanul was saving nine lives. When she isn’t tending to her sisting the Southeast Regional Guard is devoted to rescuing oth- charged with the management of During one incident involving shipmates or standing watch at the Emergency Medical Services ers from harm, but even within an daily clinical operations and be- a patient received from a remote air station’s clinic, Dejakanul takes training department by proctoring organization filled with lifesav- came the go-to person for all urgent civilian clinic, Dejanakul quickly care of her community. practical exams for EMT-I and ers, there are those who make the and routine sick-call patients. recognized the elderly man suf- Throughout 2014, she selfless- EMT-II courses. health and well-being of others “I’ve always been interested fered from an unstable hip fracture ly devoted more than 130 hours to Dejakanul’s determined pursuit their number one priority. Every in medicine,” Dejakanul said. that hadn’t been treated. During the Sitka Fire Department, partici- of individual and professional year, the Coast Guard honors a “My mom is a nurse so I grew up the medevac, she expertly splinted pating in emergency medical drills, excellence, coupled with her pas- select few members from among hearing medical terms and helping the pelvis, greatly decreasing the training and monthly meetings and sion for the Coast Guard mission, its health service technicians for my mom bandage up our dogs and man’s pain and reducing the pos- responding to medical emergencies clearly set her apart from her peers outstanding performance and horses. As a non-rate, I was able to sibility of a bleed out. within the community. resulting in her selection as Clinic dedication. attend school and worked as the “We were really proud to nomi- She also volunteered 36 hours Health Service Technician of the This year, the 17th District and unit’s EMT at a very busy small nate Petty Officer Dejakanul for with the Sitka Community School Year. Air Station Sitka are proud to count boat station. My name was already this award,” said Chief Petty Of- “Girls on the Run,” a five-month Whether shipmate or com- the Coast Guard’s Clinic Health on the health service technician’s ficer Matthew Reines, Air Station program intended to increase munity member, those who have Services Technician of the Year for [‘A’ school] list at that point, but Sitka’s clinic administrator. “She health and physical fitness, self benefited from her care would 2014 from among rheir own. that solidified my choice.” strives to improve herself and esteem, communication and team likely agree. Petty Officer 2nd Class Mya Dejakanul eventually became encourages others around her to building for elementary school- “It feels amazing to be selected Dejakanul reported to Air Station the lead aviation mission special- make similar strides in expanding aged girls. [for the award],” said Dejakanul. Sitka in June of 2012 and soon ist for Air Station Sitka, and was their professional development.” Dejaknul organized a unit-wide “I personally know a lot of great gained the trust of health care ben- responsible for orchestrating com- “She’s always looking for proj- food drive, collecting more than HSs in the Coast Guard and I’m eficiaries, medical providers, her plex medical drills on the unit’s ects that will contribute positively 2,000 pounds of nonperishable so honored to have been selected fellow corpsmen, the community training schedule. to the unit as well as the Coast food donations for the Sitkans from among them.” Don’t be victimized by online scammers: service members at increased risk

JBER Public Affairs goods well below their market price, most Card Popping Staff Report frequently carried out on a sale site. Most of Last year, banks began investigating a these involve vehicles. type of fraud called card-popping – the high- Cybercrime is the fastestgrowing and One of the most common techniques: tech version of fake-check scams. most dynamic area of crime. Ever-increasing the scammer advertises a vehicle for sale at Scammers use social media to solicit reliance on technology allows criminals to a price too good to be true, and describes the members’ participation, promising money operate with virtual impunity across a range vehicle in broad terms. in exchange for bank account information of criminal activities and jurisdictions. The victim answers the ad, and is soon like login name, debit card number, PIN and Although the types of crimes are not new contacted by the seller, who claims to be a other sensitive information. (theft, fraud, extortion, drug proliferation service member. The scammer claims his Some scammers claim they need to cash and sex-based exploitation), the technology unit is being deployed and he must sell the a check but can’t access their own account; provides criminals an unprecedented range vehicle at a loss due to time constraints. others don’t explain their intentions. of targets and operational capability, and The seller doesn’t have time for the The result is the same, however: they a reduced risk of capture and prosecution. potential buyer to visit for a test drive – access your account and deposit a “check” In 2013, cybercriminals defrauded the and conveniently, the vehicle is usually in – the hefty sum they promised you. U.S. public of more than $780 million another state. It’s no problem, the scammer They then withdraw money – their de- through online scams ranging in complexity says; the military will ship the vehicle free. posit and plenty more – before the “check” from simple fraud schemes to complex hack- Often, the scammer insists the transac- is discovered to be fake. ing scams, according to the 2013 Internet tion take place quickly. The buyer must wire In addition to risking identity theft and Crime Report by the FBI. money or transfer funds using a money card losing money, those who fall for the scam In the past few years, there have been and then provide the code. may face criminal charges, because the ac- numerous online scams in which criminals Most of these points would raise red flags count holder is responsible for any money either directly targeted military personnel or – but the emotional appeal of a deploying withdrawn from a bank, regardless who used actual and fictitious information about service member and the apparent plausibil- wrote the bad check. military members to defraud the public. ity of the scenario can cause people to fall Military personnel should be aware of These scams are all designed to extort victim to the scam. Once the money is wired what they post to social media accounts information or money from victims by or the card is sent, it’s too late to recoup the and other online venues – for operational exploiting public trust in the U.S. military. thousands of dollars lost. security reasons, but also because criminals Military photos and information are can find an abundance of information from used to create emotional appeal as well as Nigerian Letter scam official websites, news articles and social credibility. Another ever-popular scam is the “Ni- networking sites. Service members should The military ties also give scammers a gerian letter” scam, a form of advance-fee remain vigilant to minimize and protect their “reason” to solicit money that would nor- fraud. The letter promises big profits in A scam text message. (Illustration) Internet footprint. mally make the request seem suspicious. exchange for help moving a large sum of For more information about current Two of the most common scenarios are money. victim’s bank account in exchange for a scams, visit the Better Business Bureau’s site sale scams and the Nigerian letter scams. Claiming to be a government official, small fee. at www.bbb.org/council/bbb-scam-stopper/, business person or the surviving spouse of All the scammer really wants is the vic- the FBI’s scams site at www.fbi.gov/scams- The Sale scam a former government leader, the criminal tim’s bank account information – to transfer safety/fraud, or the Internet Crime Com- The sale scam begins with an offer of offers to transfer millions of dollars into money out of their account. plaint Center at www.ic3.gov. Briefs & Announcements March 13, 2015 ARCTIC WARRIOR A-5

Motorcycle briefings Eligible clients include all ac- Aug. 15. Local housing will have Availability is subject to change The spouse remains eligible for All military members who ride, tive duty military of all branches of one-lane access to Wilkins Ave. and limits; some may have a cost. a maximum of two years from the and civilians who ride a motorcycle service, mobilized Reserve Com- The detour uses Westover There are also American flag date of the PCS orders and are in for their official duties, must attend ponent members, retirees (and the Avenue, Grady Highway and kits and fire extinguishers avail- the program for one year. Military a pre-season motorcycle safety dependents of these sponsors) who Zeamer Avenue. able. U-Fix-It work includes all spouses who have never filled a briefing. make a restricted or unrestricted home maintenance activities. federal position can now register The JBER-Elmendorf (Talkeet- report for sexual assault. Rental Partnership Its purpose is to allow the occu- for PPP. na) Theater hosts a briefing March For more information, call Program pant to make minor improvements Military spouses can register 31 at 9 a.m.; the JBER-Richardson 353-6507. The Rental Partnership Pro- and repairs to their home and cut at the Civilian Personnel Office at (Frontier) Theater hosts a briefing gram provides active-duty person- down on the number of service or- JBER-Elmendorf or the personnel April 1 at 9 a.m. JBER tax centers open nel with affordable off-base hous- ders. There are two stores on base. office at JBER-Richardson. For information, contact your Active duty members, Reserv- ing and consists of two options. The JBER-Elmendorf location For information, contact Bren- unit safety representative or the ists, retirees, and their family The first, RPP Plus, includes is 6350 Arctic Warrior Drive and is da Yaw at 552-9203. JBER Safety Office at 552-6850. members can receive free tax re- utilities and sometimes cable costs open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday turn assistance and preparation at providing an easier budget with a through Friday, closed from 1 to Furnishing Management Air Force dining changes JBER’s tax centers. set rental payment year round. 1:30 p.m. for lunch, and Saturday, The Furnishings Management Due to rising costs and per- Volunteers are trained to pre- The other option, RPP Below 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Office offers 90-day loaner furni- ceived abuse, the Air Force Food pare 1040 EZ and 1040 tax returns, Market, saves the member four to (closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m.). ture. Appliances may be issued for and Beverage Program Office has and can provide advice on military five percent off the rental fee that The JBER-Richardson loca- the duration of the service mem- instituted additional guidelines at specific issues, such as combat other tenants pay however utilities tion is at 338 Hoonah Ave., open ber’s tour. FMO delivers as far as the Iditarod DFAC, Provisions On zone benefits and the effect of the are paid for by the tenant. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday Peters Creek or Rabbit Creek; ser- Demand, and “campus dining” Earned Income Credit. Volunteers Both options are available with through Friday, and closed from 1 vice members must make special locations. also are also trained to deal with the no deposits or fees with the exclu- to 1:30 p.m. for lunch. arrangements beyond these areas. JBER-Richardson DFACs are Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. sion of pet fees as may apply. A blind-cleaning machine is When requesting furniture, ser- not impacted. All tax returns done through An allotment must be executed available at the JBER-E location. vice members must provide a copy Customers are authorized three the centers are forwarded electroni- through a Housing Management A “reservation required to use” of their reporting orders. meals daily, but portions have cally to the IRS, and taxpayers can Office under either option of the policy is in place with the priority For JBER-Elmendorf, visit the been defined to maintain program receive their refunds in as little as RPP for the rental payments. going to military members PCS- Capital Asset Management Office viability. one week. Visit the JBER-Elmendorf ing. For more information, call at Building 6436, Monday through Restrictions include one entrée The JBER-Richardson Tax HMO, Bldg. 6346, or call 552- 375-5540. Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or call per serving – one steak, one sand- Center is located on the third floor 4328. Or visit the JBER-Richard- 552-2740. wich, or one pasta dish; seconds are of Building 600 and will be open son HMO in Bldg. 600, Room 104 JBER Bargain Shop For JBER-Richardson, visit limited to dine-in customers; and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and or call 384-3088. The JBER-Elmendorf Bargain the Housing Management Office only two beverages and two snack Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Shop, located in building 8515 at Building 600, Monday through items like chips or cookies may be Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. DLA Document Services Saville off of 20th Street, is open Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or call taken per meal period. The JBER-Elmendorf Tax Defense Logistics Agency Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 384-2576. Shift workers may take two Center is located on the first floor Document Services duplicates and 2 p.m. and the first Saturday of the meals in one visit; they will be of the People Center, Building prints documents. month 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Consign- Giant Voice testing rung as two separate transactions 8517 and will be open Monday, Document Services documents ments are accepted Wednesdays 10 Giant Voice mass notifica- and count as two of the daily meals. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday including black and white, color, a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tion system testing occurs every Transactions are monitored and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednes- large format, photographic prints, For information, call 753-6134. Wednesday at noon. If the an- tracked daily. day 8 a.m. to noon. engineering drawings, sensitive nouncement is difficult to hear or For more information, contact Walk-in service is available, materials, technical manuals and Richardson Thrift Shop understand, please call 552-3000. the Food Program Office at 552- but customers having an appoint- training materials. They also The JBER-Richardson Thrift If the announcement is difficult 0379. ment take precedence. handle the design, printing and Shop, located in building 724, to hear or understand in any base Taxpayers will need proof distribution of business cards, let- Quartermaster Drive, is open housing area, please contact JBER Special victim counselor of identity (military ID); social terhead, invitations and programs. Monday through Thursday from 10 at Facebook.com/JBERAK. Victims of sexual assault are security cards and birth dates for Document Services’ Equip- a.m. to 2 p.m., and first and third entitled to legal assistance services. all dependents; last year’s federal ment Management Solutions Pro- Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MiCare registration Army Capt. Callin Kerr pro- income tax return; wage and earn- gram provides networked multi- Consignments are accepted MiCare, the online personal vides special victim counseling ing statements from W-2s, W-2Gs, functional devices that print, scan, Tuesdays and Thursdays. health record and secure messaging services at Fort Wainwright and and 1099-Rs; interest and dividend copy and fax. Production facilities For more information, call the application, is available to patients Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. statements; bank routing and ac- offer scanning and conversion ser- Thrift Shop at 384-7000. and medical group staff at Joint Communication is protected by count numbers for direct deposit; vices for all types of documents. Base Elmendorf-Richardson. attorney-client privilege. amounts paid to day care providers; They also offer Document Au- Priority placement Patients can communicate The SVC ensures the victim’s and day care providers’ tax identi- tomation and Content Services, a The Priority Placement Pro- with their primary care clinicians rights, as outlined in the Crimes fication numbers. service for building digital libraries gram and Executive Order 13473 online, and view and maintain their Victim Act, are protected. Appointments can be made by of content with online access. provide non-competitive appoint- health records. All beneficiaries Those rights include being calling the JBER-R tax center at Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to ment for spouses of active duty ser- who are enrolled in the family treated with fairness and respect; 384-1040 or JBER-E tax center at 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. vice members, including full-time health, pediatrics, flight medicine being reasonably protected from 552-5839. For more information visit National Guard and Reservists, and internal medicine clinics are the accused offender; being Customers can also contact www.documentservices.dla.mil, who are relocating to accompany eligible to participate. Patients notified of court proceedings; a unit tax advisor, who may be visit the office at 984 Warehouse their service member during a per- need to show a military ID card being present at all public court able to complete tax returns at the Street, or call 384-2901. manent change of station. and provide information, includ- proceedings related to the offense; workplace and forward it to the The program allows spouses to ing name, social security number, being able to confer with the tax center. U-Fix-It Store register for Department of Defense birthday and email address. prosecutor; recieving available The JBER U-Fix-it Stores positions and be considered for The enrollment specialist will restitution; and receiving informa- Provider Drive closure are open to all Aurora Military jobs offered internally. enter the information and patients tion about the conviction, sentenc- Civil Engineers are repaving Housing tenants. Assorted items Spouses are matched with posi- will receive an email which con- ing, imprisonment, and release of Provider Drive between the Ex- for maintaining your home may tions based on their qualifications tains a link and instructions for the offender. change and JBER Hospital through be issued from the U-Fix-It Store. and preferences. completing the process. COMMUNITY March 13, 2015 ARCTIC WARRIOR Volume 6, No. 10

Unseasonably warm weather and a complete lack of snowfall couldn’t impede the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage March 7. The municipal- ity had squirreled away tons of previous winter precipitation and hauled more than 300 truckloads of slushy snow to line the streets and allow the show to happen in spite of Mother Nature. (Courtesy photos/John Pennell) Iditarod

Saturday2015 marks ceremonial start in Anchorage despite lack of snow

Benjamin Harper, from Wasilla, Alaska, drives his team from 4th Avenue onto Cordova Musher Paul Gebhardt’s team speeds down Cordova Street during the ceremonial Street during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage. start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage on Saturday.

Musher Hugh Neff, from Tok and his team cross 5th Avenue as they head out of a snowless Anchorage on Cordova Street. Competitors in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race traveled through the streets and trails of Anchorage for the ceremonial start on Saturday. MattersARCTIC WARRIOR of Faith March 13, 2015 B-2 Expectant hope buds with the approach of spring

By Army Chaplain (Maj.) Will Harrison JBER chaplain

With an exceptionally warm winter this year, many of us are already in the thick of preparation for spring and summer activities. The doldrums of winter have been mild and we feel the light increase daily. The annual cycle of birth and death is preparing to begin again as the sun rises higher and new life begins to break through. We can feel the expectation in our own lives and growing sense of hope with each passing day. Throughout the history of the world, religions have recognized this cycle of life and death that is marked in the seasons. Groups have identified and worshiped deities based on this cycle and spiritual myths have been woven to explain and celebrate this yearly pattern that we move through. It is the myth of the creating god bringing life to the world, then dying to nourish the world and rising to new life, bringing the creation with it. This myth exists in ancient African, Middle Eastern, Asian, Nordic, North American, and European religions. It is something that we all can sense and see in the world around us. That connection to the earth draws many people to worship in and through this myth. Even Christians participate in this – though in a signifi- cantly different manner. Christianity claims that this is not merely myth, but rather that the myth is a reminder – a type, a preparation – of reality. Christians believe this myth we see all around us actually happened, and that the cycle of life is reflective of God’s actions in and through Jesus Christ on behalf of the creation. Early tree blossoms bring a promise of spring. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund) As C.S. Lewis said, Jesus is the myth made real. that marks our lives apart from our to live without hope and without the inner warmth and life of a new birth It is in Jesus Christ, Christians say, that the creator creator. It is both the culmination of prospect of new life. in the soul. brought about the world and filled it with life. It was for the God’s efforts to stop the advance of If that is you, consider looking at And for those who have that spring, love of this world that Jesus died, and through his death and death and the initiation of a life lived the ways in which billions of people and feel the budding hope of new life, resurrection the world can be brought to new life. in a new created order. throughout the world have addressed consider those around you. It is very It is no mistake the highest Christian holy day, Easter, For many people, the cold bar- the barrenness of their own soul. easy to get wrapped up in our own takes place in the spring. renness of winter, even a mild one, Patterns help us; myths bring experiences and our own preparations It is a recognition by Christians that new life comes is reflective of their own inner barren meaning and power to our lives. And for the activities ahead. Look at those through Jesus Christ’s resurrection. deadness and they see no spring com- myths that are more than myth, that around you who may not be able to That this new life does away with the barren deadness ing in the months ahead. It is difficult are real, can change a life to bring the share your joy and expectant hope. CommunityMarch 13, 2015 HappeningsARCTIC WARRIOR B-3

Recreation area closures Saturday For information, call 384-7619. by a short meditation and meatless Due to the lack of adequate Youth bowling tourney soup, bread and salad meal. snowfall, the Fit-to-Fight Cross Bring your kids out to the Polar March 21 and 28 Lenten reconciliation service is Chapel Country Ski program and the Bowl for a 9-pin-no-tap tourna- Baseball and softball clinic Mar. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Arctic War- Buckner Physical Fitness Center ment from 1 to 3 p.m. Children ages nine and older rior Chapel. Several priests will be services ice rink have been closed until Every participant will be en- and coaches planning to partici- available for the sacrament. futher notice. tered into a drawing for a gift card pate in the upcoming Anchorage Palm Sunday Masses are Mar. Catholic Mass The JBER Force Support at the Pro Shop. Military Community Little League 29 at 8:30 a.m. in the Arctic War- Squadron will continually moni- For information, call 753-7467. baseball and softball season are rior Chapel and 11:30 a.m. in the Sunday tor weather conditions and will encouraged to attend. Midnight Sun Chapel. 8:30 a.m. – Arctic Warrior re-open facilities and programs if Madden tournament For information and event Holy Thursday Mass is April Chapel conditions improve. Think you’ve got gaming times, call 552-2266; 384-1508 or 2 at 7 p.m. in the Arctic Warrior 11:30 a.m. – Midnight Sun skills? Enter a Madden football visit http://tinyurl.com/q7hnlrt. Chapel; adoration to follow. Chapel Through Sunday tournament starting at 2 p.m. at the Good Friday service will be Monday and Wednesday Anchorage boat show Warrior Zone. March 21 hosted April 3 at 7 p.m. in the Mid- 11:40 a.m. – Arctic Warrior The Anchorage Boat Show is To sign up, call 384-9006. Give Parents A Break night Sun Chapel. Chapel the Alaskan boater’s one-stop- Newly arrived or have a de- Holy Saturday’s Easter Vigil is Tuesday and Friday shop to get ready for the 2015 UFC fight night ployed spouse and need child care April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Arctic War- 11:30 a.m. – Midnight Sun boating and fishing season. Come watch the fight starting for a few hours? The Katmai Child rior Chapel. Chapel Admission is free for children at 3 p.m. at the 907 Sports Bar & Development Center and Ketchikan Easter Sunday Masses are April Thursday 12 and under, seniors and ac- Grill. School Age Program host this pro- 5 at 8:30 a.m. in the Arctic Warrior 12:00 p.m. – Hospital Chapel tive military. Enjoy informative An Alaskan Fighting Cham- gram from 1 to 5 p.m. Chapel and 11:30 a.m. in the Mid- outdoors seminars, food and re- pionship fighter will be present to For information, call 552-5113. night Sun Chapel. Confession freshments. commemorate the event and to sign Confessions are available For information, visit anchor- autographs. Craft and tea Ongoing anytime by appointment. Call ageboatshow.com For information, call 384-7619. Are you a fan of the popular CDCs promote literacy 552-5762. Downton Abbey series? This free, Parents are encouraged to part- Through March 27 St. Patrick’s Day bowling adult only event from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ner with CDC staff in the promotion Neon Bowling Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the JBER library is your oppor- of literacy. There will be reading Protestant Sunday All military E-4 and below with a Lucky Shamrock strike tunity to enjoy a Downton-era craft competitions within each class- Services receive a 10 percent discount every tourney at the Polar Bowl. Sign- program with high tea included. room. Friday night during March from 11 ups start at 6 p.m. For information, call 384-1640. Please see your child’s CDC Liturgical Service p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Polar Bowl. Or, enjoy a Luck o’ the Irish staff for further information. 9 a.m. – Heritage Chapel Gather your friends, bowl in Party from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wear March 23 through 27 Gospel Service the neon lights while enjoying something green for a chance to TAP seminar AER scholarships 9:30 a.m. – Midnight Sun today’s top music hits. win prizes. The Transition Assistance Pro- Army Emergency Relief is Chapel For information, call 753- For information, call 753-7467. gram Goals, Plans and Success taking applications for scholar- Community Service 7467. seminar takes place Mon. through ships. Scholarships are available 10:30 a.m. – Heritage Chapel Saturday and Sunday Fri. from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at for children, spouses and other Collective Service Friday Dog Sledding the Air Force Transition Center. dependents of active, retired and 11 a.m. – Arctic Warrior Chapel Youth Center events Ever wanted to try your hand Call 552-6619 to register. deceased Soldiers. Chapel Next Youth, head to H2O Oasis at mushing? Come out to Hillberg Applications and instructions 5 p.m. – Chaplain Family Life from 1 to 4 p.m. for a day of Ski Area between noon and 5 p.m. March 27 are available at aerhq.org. Submis- Center aquatic adventures. Trip departs for sled dog rides, a uniquely arctic Free Movie Night sion deadline is May 1. from the Kennecott Youth Center. experience. Come see Penguins of Mada- For information, call 384-7478. Jewish Services Youth, enjoy a movie night For information, call 753-7467. gascar at the Talkeetna Theater. starting at 5 p.m. at the Two Rivers Doors open at 6 p.m. for a 6:30 Wired Cafe for Airmen Erev Shabbat Service Youth Center. Tuesday p.m. movie start. Enjoy cheap, cash- The Wired Cafe at has wireless (First Friday of each month) Teens, get your golf swing Three-point shoot-out only consessions; popcorn, candy, internet access and programs for 5 p.m. – Heritage Chapel on at Putter’s Wild from 6 to 8 Sign up deadline is Monday at drinks, nachos and more. Airmen in the dorms. There are free Call 384-0456 or 552-5762 p.m. for some 3D putting action. the Elmendorf Fitness Center for For information, call 552-8529. meals Fridays at 6 p.m. Trip departs from the Two Rivers the St. Patrick’s Day three-point For information, call 552-4422. Youth Center. contest starting at 6 p.m. Prizes will April 2 through 5 Religious Education Teens, enjoy movies from 6 be awarded for first place male and Alaska Sportsman Show Protestant Women of the For religious education to 8 p.m. at the Two Rivers Youth female participants. Must be 13 or The Sullivan Arena and Ben Chapel meetings schedules, please call the Center. older to enter. Boeke Arena host this annual event, Women are invited to meet Religious Operations Center at For information, call the Ken- For information, call 552-5353. which offers demonstrations, clin- with the Protestant Women of the 552-5762 or 384-1461. necott or the Two Rivers youth ics, activities for kids, ranges and Chapel. Bible studies are Tuesdays centers at 552-2266 or 384-1508. March 20 much more. If you’re looking for at 9:30 a.m. at the Arctic Warrior Parents Night Out outdoor gear, this is the place to be. Chapel, JBER-Richardson. For information, call 552-4353, Through March 15 Parents, need a date night? Let Free shuttle service is provided For more information, email or visit trainweb.org/msmrre. Spring break at Hillberg the professional staff at the Juneau from the University Center and [email protected] or call With colder nights recently, Child Development Center care for Northway malls. 384-1461. Storytime for Toddlers the snow base on the ski hill has your children from 6 to 10 p.m. For information, visit greatalas- Pre-school-aged children can maintaned an acceptable level. For more information, call kasportsmanshow.com. Model railroading join zoo staff for stories about an The hill will be open as throug- central registration at 384-7483. The Military Society of Model animal, followed by meeting ani- out spring break as planned from Through Easter Railroad Engineers meets at 7 p.m. mals featured in the story, starting noon to 8 p.m. each day. Open Mic Night Catholic Lenten services Tues. and 1 p.m. Sat. in the base- at 10:30 a.m. Mondays at the cof- For information, call 552-4838 Take the stage and show off Stations of the Cross are cel- ment of Matanuska Hall, Room fee shop. or visit facebook.com/hillberg- your talent at the Fire Pit from 6 ebrated every Friday at 6 p.m. in 35. Anyone interested in model For information, email camp@ skiarea. to 8 p.m. Stop in to see what’s new. the Arctic Warrior Chapel followed railroading is invited. alaskazoo.org. 673d FORCE MWR eVents & activities MARKETING TIDBITS FSS = MWR SUPPORT The Alaskan Adventurer was born in 2010 when Elmendorf AFB and Ft. Richardson merged to become JBER. The rst edition of SQUADRON the magazine, aectionately called the AA, FREE For Club Members Bldg. 655 | 384.7619 premiered in April. 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Corps hoping to free a Soldier from Esther clerical work to fight, thus speed- ing the end of the war. Blake paved “If I can do this,” Blake said, “my efforts will be worthwhile.” While Thomas was also shot the way down after 50 combat missions, Blake saw both of her sons return for women home by the end of the war with only minor wounds and many decorations. in the Air During the war, Blake served at several bases throughout the Force U.S., including one year in Alaska near the Aleutians and in the Yu- By Dr. Robert Kane kon territory. She separated from Air Force News Service the Army in November 1945 and returned to her civil service job in MAXWELL AIR FORCE Miami. However, heeding a recall BASE, Ala. –– The women of to- for women in the military services, day’s Air Force can look back with she reenlisted in the Army in April pride to Staff Sgt. Esther McGowin 1947. The Army assigned her to Blake. Fort McPherson near Atlanta. “We consider her the first The Air Force became a sepa- lady of the Air Force,” said Wil- rate military service on Sept. 17, liam Chivalette, the curator of the 1947. After the enactment of the Enlisted Heritage Hall at Gunter Women’s Armed Services Integra- Annex here. “She raised her right tion Act on June 12, 1948, the Air hand to enlist in the U.S. Air Force Force within a month established on the first minute of the first hour the Women in the Air Force as a of the first day, July 8, 1948, that separate organization to oversee women could join the United States the training and administration Air Force, created nine months of WAF. before on September 17, 1947.” At the time, Congress had Less than a month before, on limited the number of women in June 12, 1948, then-President Har- the Air Force to 300 officers and ry S. Truman signed the Women’s 4,000 enlisted members, assigned Armed Services Integration Act primarily to clerical and medical (Public Law 625-80), which au- career fields. The Air Force inacti- thorized women to serve as regular vated the WAF in June 1976. members of the U.S. armed forces. At the first available opportu- Born on July 7, 1897, in Es- nity to return to her roots, Blake cambia, Alabama, Blake served as transferred from the Army to the a civilian employee of the Army Air Force on July 8, 1948, minutes Air Forces Air Service Command after the start of the first duty day at the Miami Air Depot in Miami, for the WAF, along with 11 other now a part of the Miami Interna- women at Fort McPherson. tional Airport, after World War II She remained on active duty started. with the Air Force until 1954, when A widow with two sons who served during World War II, Staff Sgt. Esther Blake is known as the “first In March 1944, she enlisted she separated because of a dis- woman of the Air Force.” She paved the way for female enlistees and showed that patriotism is not in the Women’s Army Corps after ability and went to work as a civil defined by one’s gender. (Photo courtesy Air Force Heritage Research Institute) the War Department notified her servant at the Veterans Adminis- that her oldest son, 1st Lt. Julius tration Regional Headquarters in in her honor. “In singling out and The trail that Esther Blake blazed active-duty members of the Air Blake, a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot Montgomery, Alabama. recognizing in such a special way made it possible for other women Force are women and they serve in in England, had been shot down Blake died on Oct. 17, 1979, one of your own, you pay respect to follow,” said Chief Master Sgt. 99 percent of the available career over Belgium and was reported at the age of 82, at the Veterans and tribute not only to Air Force Timothy Horn, the Air Univer- fields, including as security forces missing. He remained “missing in Hospital in Tuskegee, Alabama, Staff Sgt. Esther McGowin Blake, sity command chief. “Her success members and combat pilots. action” for nine months. among fellow veterans. you honor all of us who knew and opened the doors to allow future “Staff sergeant Blake’s spirit of Her younger son, 1st Lt. Thom- On Oct. 1, 1987, the Air Force loved her and who were privileged women the opportunity to serve service to country and duty to the as Blake, who flew a B-25 Mitchell named one of the student dor- to share her life,” her son Thomas with pride. Our Air Force is em- Air Force lives on in the women of bomber in Italy, later said that his mitories at the Air Force Senior said at the dedication ceremony. phatically better for her efforts.” today’s Air Force.” mother joined the Women’s Army NCO Academy at Gunter Annex “It’s never easy being the first. Today, nearly 20 percent of the March 13, 2015 Community B-5

Tesha Mulkey, 673d Force Support Squadron library technician, reads to children during Dr. Seuss week at the Consolidated Library March 3. The Consolidated Library of- fers many storytelling and crafting programs with a new theme each week for children and parents. Mulkey began working as one of the two storytellers in 2011. (Air Force photo/Airman Christopher R. Morales)

Base Elmendorf-Richardson. and they like to have fun. I think story time Alishia Salyer, one regular attendee, said One teller provides the gift of imagina- allows your silliness to come out and be her 5-year-old son Josiah is most interested tion through her words, telling children of comfortable with yourself.” in the crafts. Story the many different and unique stories the Mulkey said she wouldn’t be where she “I really like to color,” Josiah said. “That library supplies to its patrons. is today without some childhood inspiration. is my favorite part.” Tesha Mulkey, 673d Force Support “My earliest memory of reading was Salyer has been bringing her children to Squadron library technician, didn’t get there reading Nancy Drew books starting in the the storytelling sessions regularly since they time in one day. 6th grade,” she said. “I read every Nancy were 2 years old. Mulkey began working at the library in Drew book I could get my hands on. Those “My kids get extremely excited when I 2011 and was offered the position of telling books are what really engaged me to read tell them its library day,” Salyer said. “The stories to children. and I haven’t stopped reading since.” program really got them interested and at the “Storytelling was a duty that was passed Out of all the perks to being a storyteller, engaged more with reading and the library, around to all the staff here in the library,” the native of Alaska said giving children the even though we were readers too before she said. “I thought it would be a good op- gift of exploring their imagination is the job’s coming to story time.” library portunity.” biggest reward. The avid reading family heard about The new experience with storytelling “I think if you are a reader, it helps story time when they signed up for a library By Airman 1st Class Tammie Ramsouer was nerve wracking at first, she said. Mulkey to spread the enthusiasm,” she said. card. JBER Public Affairs gained confidence through practice reading “Books are a gateway to your imagi- “When my family and I first got here, to her friends’ children. nation. When someone reads a story, the library gave us quite a bit of information The children’s section of the library is “I did story time and crafts with them maybe the reader pictures the story differ- about all the events they host and provide normally a quiet atmosphere brimming with and jumped right in,” she said. “I just had ently than what the author wrote it to be.” to the installation community,” Salyer said. books and their imaginary tales of dreams, to think how to engage children on a level After story time, the children can par- At the end of the day, all Mulkey hopes curiosity and mystery. that wasn’t serious.” ticipate in a craft related to the book Mulkey for is children to have opened their minds The silence is broken when storytellers During story time, she engages her audi- read to them. and imaginations to the world of reading. read a special tale to young children, tele- ence through her voice and by using visual “A lot of the children will do many “I think story time here at the library will porting their minds to a world of imagina- interpretations for the visual learners. different things with the craft af- encourage these children to read or ask their tion. “I like to interact with my audience by ter the story,” Mulkey said. “One day, parent to read to them,” Mulkey said. The storytelling program is one of the asking the silly questions about the story I had a little girl make her craft by the way For more information about the story- many weekly events the Consolidated Li- I’m reading to them,” Mulkey said. “You she interpreted the story I read to her just by telling program, contact the Consolidated brary offers to children and parents on Joint just have to remember they are little people using her imagination.” Library at 384-1640. B-6 Community March 13, 2015 Alaska Air Guardsmen rescue snowmachiner By Sgt. Marisa Lindsay Alaska National Guard Public Affairs

Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard’s 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons rescued a 65-year-old man who was injured while snowmachining near the Tanana River, approximately 24 miles southwest of Fairbanks, March 8. Alaska State Troopers notified the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center around 10 p.m. Saturday after Troopers relayed a cellphone call from the distressed. According to the RCC, Alaska State Troopers and LifeMed were unable to execute the mission because of the terrain and time restrictions. The rough terrain and remote location of the individual made the situation a good candidate for the Alaska National Guard’s unique hoisting and air-refueling capabilities. The Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing accepted the mission and launched an HC-130 “King” refueling aircraft from the 211th Rescue Squadron and an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter from the 210th Rescue Squadron. Each had on board a team of Guardian An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 210th Rescue Squadron conducts a training flight near JBER in February of 2013. Angel rescue personnel from the (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Bernie Kale) 212th Rescue Squadron, from Joint personal locator beacon is with Base Elmendorf-Richardson. the extreme weather and terrain Because of the poor visibility that’s experienced in Alaska,” and the lack of a GPS locating Morse said. “Have a trip plan, let device, the snowmachiners used a someone know where you are go- fire and flashlight in order to signal ing and when you’ll be back and the helicopter. be prepared to spend multiple days “The HH-60 helicopter had to out in the elements in the event try multiple routes to get through your machine breaks down or you the passes due to low ceilings and get lost.” poor visibility,” said Lt. Col. John The members of the 210th, Morse, deputy director for the 11th 211th, and 212th Rescue Squad- Air Force Rescue Coordination rons were awarded with one save Center, Alaska Air National Guard. for the mission. “The helicopter had to be refueled by the HC-130 a few times in flight before the team was able to find the survivor, hoist him to safety and get him to a medical facility.” The man was stabilized and hoisted onto the helicopter before being transported and arriving at the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Alaska Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Jheren Svoboda, a flight engineer with the 210th Rescue Squadron, “It’s important that people prepares to hoist a combat rescue officer out of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during a training mis- realize how important having a sion near Mount Susitna Dec. 16. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Balinda O’Neal)