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July 22, 2016 Vol. 74, No. 29 July 22, 2016 Diving in Photo by Sgt. Connor Mendez Above: U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha (ODAs), Soldiers with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) pose for a group photo after a maritime training exercise near Astoria, regon. B practicing combat dies, beach infi ltrations and highalue target extractions, these ODAs will be ready for real-world scenarios requiring a maritime assault force. Left: U.S. Army Soldiers from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), perform last minute checks as they prepare to conduct a dive off the coast of Astoria, Oregon. Soldiers ho are Special orces ombat ier ualifi ed conduct annual training to sta current and profi cient on their abilities to conduct maritime operations. Army Cyber develops workforce By David Vergun commander, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence Fogarty spoke July 14 at the “Network Readiness Army News Service and Fort Gordon, Georgia. in a Complex World” panel hosted by the Association “We think we made the right call because both of the United States Army. The Army is the only service that didn’t create a inform (each) other,” he said. “Most defenders come Besides signal and military intelligence, electronic separate military occupational specialty for offensive from the signal side, most offensive come from the and defensive cyber, said Maj. Gen. Stephen Fogarty, military intelligence side.” See Cyber on Page 4 Message board Inside Iron Horse Week takes place Aug. 1-4 on Fort Carson. See page 4. Pages 18-19 Page 5 Pages 6-7 2 MOUNTAINEER — July 22, 2016 Commentary MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Tips lead to healthy summer eating aGenRanFGonsales Commentary by Carol Carr cannot live without some potato salad, then enjoy just a Garrison Commander:olRonaldFitch Clinical dietitian, Evans Army Community Hospital few bites to keep your portion size in check. arrison ublic Affairs ffi cereectt Go easy on fried foods. Fried chicken can often be a Summer is here and it’s time to fi re up the grill. summertime favorite but is fi lled with extra fat. Instead, Chief, Print and Web Communications: Barbecues can be a good time to enjoy the great outdoors grill skinless chicken breast or bake chicken in a crunchy Ricert and socialize with friends and Family; however they can coating such as corn fl akes. If you love barbecue sauce on Editor: einFisher also be fi lled with fat and sugar-laden foods. your chicken, try making your own instead of using the How can you eat healthy and manage your weight this sugar-rich store-bought brand. The recipe is pretty easy and Staff writers: LallLasergs summer so you look good in that swimsuit all season? The the fl avor is always a hit when it’s homemade. Scottrater following tips can help you achieve that goal: Be cautious of dessert. Ice cream can be a favorite Happenings: elLae Choose lean meats to grill. Hamburgers treat on a hot summer afternoon but it’s not the healthiest and hot dogs are the staples of any cool treat. Try to buy low-fat and low-sugar versions Sports writer: Waltohnson barbecue but they can be high of ice cream. To make it even healthier, make Layout/graphics: eanneaerall in fat even before you add “ice cream” from frozen cheese. Start off with a lean bananas, dark cocoa This commercial enterprise newspaper is an cut of meat; for instance powder or fruit authorized publication for members of the Depart- buy at least 80-percent added for fl avor, ment of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer are lean ground beef or switch and a food processor. not necessarily the offi cial view of, or endorsed to lean ground turkey or You could also pour a by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the chicken. Next, fi ll up on smoothie made with plain yogurt, fruit and Army. Printed circulation is 8,000 copies. The editorial content of the Mountaineer is lettuce, tomato and onions even some spinach into popsicle molds the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, Fort versus cheese. If you must and freeze. Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address have cheese on your burger, Be active. 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