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an edition of ALASKAthe POST The Interior Military News Connection Vol. 12, No. 15 Fort Wainwright, April 23, 2021 176th prepares mobile rescue operations center for ARCTIC ACE

David Bedard critical for Joint All-Doman Public Affairs Command and Control, which provides a common Alaska Air National operating picture for all Guardsmen of 176th Com- U.S. forces operating in an munications Flight, 210th expeditionary area of oper- Rescue Squadron, 211th ations. Rescue Squadron, and “The standard issues 176th Operations Support moving away from the Squadron Intelligence base are maintaining the partnered with associated communications chain, contractors March 22 to and that entails everything validate the rapid employ- from daily status reports ment of a mobile rescue op- to information relay for a erations center tailor made mission,” he said. “In res- for Agile Combat Employ- cue, we’re used to dealing ment training in Alaska with this challenge. This is and operations throughout something we have seen for the Indo-Pacific Command years in a combat situation area of operations. where we may have to move The MROC is a com- helicopters and HC-130s mand-and-control suite forward to get closer to comprising radios, com- facilitate quicker rescue.” puters, amplifiers, and Sain said the rapid move antennas that is specially during ARCTIC ACE will packaged to rapidly de- Alaska Staff Sgt. Preston Fernandez, a radio frequency transmission systems pose unique challenges ploy in order to establish technician with 176th Communications Flight, installs a satellite communications antenna March for wing support agencies combat search and rescue 22, 2021, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The SATCOM antenna is part of the 176th who will have to balance operations at remote and Wing’s Mobile Rescue Operations Center, a rapidly deployable command-and-control suite that agility with sustainability often-austere airfields. supports rescue operations. (Photo by David Bedard, 176th Wing Public Affairs) to see through the training Wing members huddled operation. on the loading dock of “The theory behind Agile can transmit line-of-sight he said. “It’s going to be Hayden said 176th Wing JBER’s Hangar 18 where Communications is to be or over satellite communi- for a small amount of time, isn’t tackling ACE alone they rapidly put together able to go anywhere and cations, supporting voice but it’s long enough to and continues to work with the MROC’s components set up an expeditionary and data communications. where you still want main- mission partners to refine and demonstrated it could communications system,” Sain said the MROC will tenance operations and agile tactics and tech- ably perform all necessary he said. “We can load this deploy to Western Alaska in other support functions like niques. mission functions. equipment on an HC-130[J April where it will serve as [personnel] services, civil “Everyone’s key phrase Alaska Air National Combat King II], potential- the communications back- engineers, and the logis- lately is total force integra- Guard Tech. Sgt. Dustin ly an HH-60[G Pave Hawk], bone for simulated CSAR tics readiness squadron to tion,” he said. “We have a Hayden, 176th Commu- take it to the middle of operations during exercise get equipment in and out, great relationship with the nications Flight Agile nowhere, and bring in data ARCTIC ACE. fuels, everything else that (regular Air Force’s) 673d Communications Systems and voice communications.” “We’re setting up a supports the operations Communications Squadron, supervisor, said the hall- Alaska Air National forward location that isn’t location.” and they have a similar sys- mark of the MROC is its Guard Maj. Allan Sain, going to be a full-fledged Sain said in addition tem, so we work together capability despite fitting in base that we can maintain to voice communications, on setting these systems up a lightweight package. HH-60 pilot, said the radios for an extended duration,” data communications are and configuring them.” Burning operations planned for military training lands in to reduce wildfire threat Personnel could start ignitions as early as Thursday Beth Ipsen Bureau of Land Management Results from a recent tenant survey show that overall Alaska Fire Service Public customer satisfaction is improving, senior Army housing Affairs officials said, as the service continues to improve on-base living conditions. Privatized housing at Fort Hamilton in The Bureau of Land Man- Brooklyn, New York, can be seen in this photo. (Courtesy agement Alaska Fire Service photo by Fort Hamilton Family Homes) and U.S. Army Alaska will soon implement multiple at- prescribed fires on military ed Ser- Recent survey results show training lands in Interior by vices Alaska. Burning could begin US- will housing satisfaction on the rise as early as Thursday, start- ARAK be ing with woody debris piles to reduce followed Thomas Brading officials an idea of how to and dead grass within the wildfire to reduce Army News Service improve family quality Donnelly Training Area East risk with- the risk of of life on installations, located on both sides of the in training COVID-19 Results from a recent he said. The survey also Richardson Highway south areas and to exposure tenant survey show that offers a snapshot of how of Delta Junction. As condi- make the area and transmis- overall customer sat- families gauge recent tions allow, prescribed burn- more accessible sion among our isfaction is improving, changes. ing in the Donnelly Training to firefighting personnel and the senior Army housing of- At a glance, it seems Area near Delta Junction, forces. communities we ficials said, as the service “people are pleased the Yukon Training Area While smoke from work in. continues to improve on- with the changes made near , prescribed fires may be The annual pre- base living conditions. last year,” said Shenise and on Fort Wainwright visible from various points scribed burning is planned For the first time, this Foster, housing systems land near Fairbanks may in the surrounding commu- at the following locations: year’s Tenant Satisfac- and privatized housing continue throughout the nities, their potential impact • DTA: Several locations tion Survey was stan- program manager, who spring. on the public is considered between 25 miles west and dardized across all mili- added transparency Prescribed burns are fires at all stages of prescribed 15 miles south of Delta tary branches following between housing officials that are intentionally set fire planning. BLM AFS and Junction a change in the National and residents has been under controlled conditions USARAK work closely with • YTA: Several locations Defense Authorization the most striking im- to reduce dry and dead grass the Alaska Department of between 5 miles north and Act to help paint a clear- provement. and lower the risk of wild- Environmental Conserva- 20 miles east of Eielson Air er picture of the state of Foster credited sev- fires that could impact near- tion Division of Air Quality Force Base military housing. eral recent changes. by communities, resources, and the National Weather • FWA: Small Arms Com- Over 85,000 Army Last year, the Army facilities, and military Service to mitigate poten- plex, immediately southeast households took part in launched a hotline to training. Removing hazard- tial impacts. There are also of Fairbanks the anonymous ques- help residents voice their ous fuels during the spring, procedures in place to halt The exact timing of later tionnaire, an increase concerns and unveiled when conditions are moder- ignitions if weather condi- prescribed burning will from previous years, said a government-owned ated, allows for the greatest tions, such as wind direc- depend on the snow melt- Kevin Drescher, Army smartphone app to help degree of control and the tion, become unfavorable. ing and weather conditions. Family Housing inven- schedule and monitor lowest risk for negative Guidelines established by Subsequent press releases tory program manager, work orders, among impacts, such as smoke. The the Centers for Disease Con- specific to each area will adding it had an array of other changes. woody debris piles were cre- trol and the Alaska Depart- provide more precise esti- positive results. ment of Health and Human mates of the time frames. The results provide See SURVEY on page 2

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Read more on page 6. Sunny. High: 60F. Sunny. High: 62F. Sunny. High: 59F. 2 NEWS April 23, 2021 Nutrition Corner: Exploring new grains Stuck in a rut with White rice and pasta and textures even the pick- in protein similar to quinoa. to purchase a small serving grains? Many people get both undergo processing iest eaters will like them. Buckwheat is not actually size to test the flavor and used to cooking meals using before hitting the grocery Some alternative grains related to wheat despite texture before committing the classics like pasta or shelves. The processing are: amaranth, kamut, its name. The high fiber to a large bag. These new rice. When it comes to din- strips away nutrients and freekeh, buckwheat and content of buckwheat can grains can be cooked in ner, most Americans choose fiber to create a different quinoa. help lower cholesterol levels the morning as an alter- a refined grain to add with flavor and texture than Although the names in the body. Most people native to oatmeal, tossed their meat and veggies, like whole grains. This is why can sound quite odd, these have heard of quinoa; it is in to soups or salads in the white rice or pasta. In re- some people really despise grains pack a nutritional another grain alternative afternoon, or scooped on a ality, brown rice and whole the consistency of brown punch into the diet. Am- that provides a high protein typical dinner plate. Since wheat pasta provide many rice or the nutty flavor of aranth, for example, pro- content and boost of fiber these products are whole more nutrients including whole wheat pasta. There vides a source of protein, as well. Amaranth, buck- grains, expect them to take fiber and B vitamins. But are so many types of whole iron, magnesium, and is wheat and quinoa are also longer to cook than tradi- what happens when brown grains available that even the only known grain to gluten-free for those who tional white rice or pasta. rice and whole wheat pasta if brown rice isn’t on the contain vitamin C. Kamut have celiac disease. Using a pressure cooker can get boring? Switching up table, a more adventurous and freekeh are actually Most of these grains can cut down on cooking time. the grain routine can bring grain could be. strains of wheat that con- be found in the natural Explore a new grain and a wider variety of nutrients Many other types of tain higher levels of anti- section of the grocery store add more nutrition to your to the diet and keep meals grains are similar to wheat oxidants than traditional and sometimes bulk bins. diet by simply swapping the interesting. or rice and have mild tastes wheat. They are also higher Bulk buying is a great way boring old rice or pasta. History Snapshot: CANOL Pipeline SURVEY Continued from page 1 Besides transparency, Drescher Following a military review, through Chilkoot Pass, 1955 said accessibility to housing offi- non-personally identifiable results cials has improved customer satis- were shared with military hous- faction. However, he said it is still ing offices and privatized housing too early to analyze how trends landlords. will inspire future changes. Military leaders will use the “We’ve had multiple town halls data to make strides toward near- that have been conducted quar- term and future plans that will terly,” he said, across installations improve housing, resident service, worldwide. “[The town halls] give community amenities and other tenants another voice to express decisions and investments regard- their opinions or bring up prob- ing privatized housing, Foster said. lems they have been having. There is a lot more engagement from the Tenant rights chain of command and the housing The latest survey came on the offices with the residents.” heels of the Army addressing 15 of the 18 tenant rights outlined How it worked in last year’s Military Housing The survey was carried out by Privatization Initiative, or MHPI, CEL & Associates Inc., an inde- Tenant Bill of Rights. The three pendent, third-party organization unaddressed rights did not have funded by the Defense Depart- a unilateral action option by the ment. It was distributed to all Army. privatized, government-owned and Of the 18 rights, the Army government-leased housing ten- implemented 14 since last Septem- ants to rate their satisfaction with ber. The remaining rights, such services, property and the overall as standard documentation on a housing experience online. universal lease, require the MHPI Residents had 45 days to fill out companies’ voluntary agreement to the anonymous annual housing implement, housing officials said. survey, which was released on a Due to the working collabora- rolling schedule starting in early tion between the Army and its December, varied by service, and MHPI companies, the efforts to took roughly 10 minutes to com- implement the remaining rights plete. were successful, and the majority “The more people we got to take of the MHPI companies agreed to the survey, the more accurate of a implement the outstanding hous- snapshot we got,” Drescher said, ing rights by June 1. adding it could help officials drive From town halls held at local The Canadian American Gas Oil, or CANOL, pipeline, was hastily authorized and change, set goals, and understand installations to adhering to guid- engineered beginning in 1943. Worried about the unreliable and overburdened what residents love about their ance by lawmakers on Capitol Hill, schedule of the Alaska Railroad, the government decided that a pipeline would communities or what to improve the goal is the same: improving the be a more expedient and reliable means of moving fuel around Alaska. The Lend- Lease program and Alaska Highway construction strained existing fuel supplies, on. quality of life for military families, so another, more local fuel supply was sought. “Every comment is read and re- Foster said. The government settled on a pipeline system originating in the oil fields of Nor- viewed to help make any improve- Analyzing the results will be the man Wells, Northwest Territories. Crude oil was pumped to a refinery in White- ments to the housing experience next step in enhancing the trust horse and then on to Fairbanks, Skagway and Watson Lake. All in all, over 1,600 for tenants, but if people don’t and accountability in providing miles of pipeline were required and, at the peak of construction, over 10,600 take the survey, then we don’t safe homes that take care of the civilians and 4,000 engineers worked on the project. know,” he said. Army’s most valuable asset -- its By April 1944, the pipeline was in full operation and ran at full capacity for the Now with the survey conclud- Soldiers and their families, Foster next 12 months. By April 1945, sections were shut down as the system became ed, the outside organization has said. overwhelmingly plagued by leaks and spills; maintenance costs were prohibitive analyzed the data and provided “Your voice matters and we’re and the decision was made to shut down much of the pipeline. Oil development metrics to all military services. listening,” she said. ceased at Norman Wells in 1945 and the refinery at Whitehorse was sold in 1947. 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Chaplain (Maj.) tual giant in the Bible can come after physi- us. We also can tend Tony Cech (1 Kings 16-19). The cal exhaustion. Hard to stay focused on the Community Pastor, kicker was that even work, not eating well, negative things and U.S. Army Garrison though he had some not sleeping well, and overlook all the good; Alaska, Fort Wain- incredible accom- wrestling mentally to to forget where God wright plishments, when he fix problems can wear has been good to us was down, he went us down from the in the past is to forget I want to talk about low. Depression often inside out. joy and to forget en- Depression today. I’m follows not only sad Surprisingly, de- joyment in life. not a doctor so I’m events, but also great pression is not only So how do we meet going to talk about it achievements. It can caused by conflict and God in our depres- from a pastoral per- come with relational struggle, but depres- sion? How do we get spective. Some statis- conflict, disappoint- sion often follows out? First, surround tics say that as many ments with people major achievements. yourself with people. Pain tends to make for God’s graces. as 40 million Ameri- or life events or even It’s amazing how The first thing Eli- us focus on the bad. Three, don’t for- cans suffer from some after major achieve- many athletes, after jah did was he found The way depression get God’s provision. sort of depression. ments. hard work and finally a place to be alone; works is that we get Elijah forgot how God With the isolation of It takes a lot of attaining their goal, don’t do that. He had really focused on all had worked in his life. COVID over the last energy to handle sink low after victory. friends, but chose to the negative. Prov- Where and when are year, I would imagine human conflict, and It is often described be alone. We need to erbs 4:23 says, “above those times and plac- that number has sky- just as much energy as an unsettling emp- allow others into our all else, guard your es you have seen his rocketed. On the most to avoid it sometimes. tiness. Like riding lives. Find a friend, heart, for it is the faithfulness, protec- basic level, depression I talk to people almost a roller coaster one find an ear to listen, wellspring of life.” tion, help, provision affects all of us at every day who feel minute we are on top let them speak truth This means we have and grace? Focus on some time from loss like their lives are full of the world and the into your life. Find to stop focusing only those and thank Him. of sleep, to fatigue, of relationship-con- next we are speeding your friends and love on the negative and Let God confront you low energy, the in- flict; conflict with toward the bottom. ones and allow them force ourselves look and comfort you in ability to concentrate, bosses, co-workers, When we get de- to minister to your for the positive. Look your depression. Talk loss of interest and kids, spouses… We pressed, we strongly soul. for what is good in life to Him and remember pleasure, desire to get susceptible to resist the idea that Two, don’t focus right now, make a list where He has been just stay in bed to depression when we it’s our fault. We of- on the negative. In and rejoice in those and is still being good hopelessness. live around conflict. ten push people away everyone’s life there things. Do not focus to you. God will meet Elijah was a spiri- Significant depression who can actually help is good and bad. on the negative, look us; will we meet him?

DoDEA launches Expanded Eligibility Pilot Program Worship Services on Aaron Talley installations were DVS PAO chosen based on their Fort Wainwright remote locations. Good Shepherd Catholic Community The Department Mass: Sundays, 9 a.m., SLC of Defense Education Eligible Installa- Holy Hour Adoration: Thursdays, 6 p.m., SLC Activity is launch- tions: Catholic Women of the Chapel: Wednesdays, 9 ing a new program Service a.m., SLC aimed at expanding Installation eligibility for depen- Air Force St. George Anglican Parish dents of active-duty Beale, Edwards, Holy Communion: Sundays, 11 a.m., SLC members of the armed Eielson, Ellsworth, Mid-Week Holy Communion: Wednesdays, noon, forces to register for Grand Forks, Hill, BACH the DoDEA Virtual McConnell, Minot, High School. The Mt. Home, Tinker, Cornerstone Protestant Community Expanded Eligibility Travis, Vandenburg, Worship Service: Sundays, 11 a.m., NLC Pilot Program, which Warren, Whiteman Protestant Women of the Chapel, Wednesdays, 6 will begin in school Army p.m., NLC year 2021-22, was Fort Greely, Fort Cornerstone Youth, Sundays, 1 p.m., NLC authorized as part Leonard Wood, Fort of the 2021 National Polk, Fort Sill, Fort Congregación Protestante Piedra Angular Defense Authoriza- Riley, Fort Wainwright with priority given to Pilot Program is de- Servicio de adoración: Domingos, 1 p.m., SLC tion Act, providing Navy students in the 12th signed to supplement Northern Lights Chapel Nov. 22, 2020 expansion of eligibility grade. Students who educational oppor- Lemoore, Moffett for DVHS to stateside Field, China Lake, participate in the pilot tunities for stateside Fort Wainwright Religious Support Office, active-duty military Fallon, Meridian program can take up military-connected 353-6112 dependents in grades Marine Corps to two courses per students in remote 1051 Gaffney, Unit 10 9-12 who are current- Albany, Barstow, academic year. locations. “We think Southern Lights Chapel (SLC), 8th St & Neely Rd. ly ineligible for the Bridgeport, 29 Palms The initial pilot this program will help Northern Lights Chapel (NLC), Luzon & Rhine- DVHS. program will target students by allowing land Avenues In order to be school districts serv- them to take courses See DODEA on page 5 eligible for the pilot ing select remote in- that might not be program, students stallations in stateside offered at their local must be the depen- locations. Students schools and will be of dents of active-duty registering in the great value as they military members DVHS as part of the pursue future educa- who are serving in pilot program must tional opportunities,” remote locations that obtain the approval said Kline. do not have a DoDEA of their local school During the first brick-and-mortar system. year, the pilot pro- school. The program DoDEA Chief of gram will be offered will be limited to 400 Technology and In- at selected military enrollments, split novation, C. Michael installations that rep- evenly among the Kline, said that the resent all the Services four military Services, Expanded Eligibility (see below). These 4 NEWS April 23, 2021 Now hiring! Career opportunities available at Fort Wainwright PX

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Devon Suits moves to support joint revision as the Army The exercise will Army News Service combined arms and shifts its focus to show the progression maneuver operations. large-scale operations, of sensor-to-shooter Army aviation lead- Army aviation is Francis said. Person- systems, as the Army ers are evaluating a currently transform- nel will need to learn looks to close joint series of fundamental ing organizations to how to operate and kill chains in an agile changes to collective move beyond a mod- sustain aviation capa- and effective manner, training, leadership, ular brigade-centric bilities throughout a Rugen added. EDGE and doctrine to ensure operations approach to dispersed environment 21 will also include the enduring fleet and support division and and converge effects an electronic warfare future vertical lift corps-sized operations. when called upon by element to create a platforms remain This change will also ground force com- realistic MDO scenario competitive within a prepare the Army for manders. against an Integrated multi-domain opera- rapid integration of "This is going to Visual Augmentation tional environment. Soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Air- FVL capabilities as cause leaders to think System-enabled air- "We are in the pro- borne Division visit Bell's flight facility in Arlington, they come online, he differently -- or main- craft. cess of transforming Texas, Oct. 28, 2020. The Soldiers provided feed- said. tainers to maintain Army aviation from back on the V-280 Valor cabin configuration that will Adjustments to differently," Francis MOSA fighting (counterinsur- inform Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft require- training are also being said, adding that avia- A modular open gency) operations to ments from a user's perspective. (Photo by Luke Al- addressed to incorpo- tion training require- systems approach, or a focus on future peer len) rate how aviators and ments and airframe MOSA, is also needed threats," said Maj. maintainers will fight designs must be able to bridge the capabili- Gen. David Francis, critical to achieve will need to evolve, or support operations to support a distribut- ty gap between cur- commander of the necessary transfor- Francis said during across all domains ed operation. rent and future aerial Army Aviation Center mational capabilities the Association of the -- land, maritime, air, systems, Rugen said. of Excellence. as the Army prepares U.S. Army's Global space, and cyberspace. EDGE 21 An industry partner's Army aviation for large-scale combat Force Next virtual "We are changing In May, Army avi- willingness to adopt serves as the aerial operations. conference Wednesday. the way we address ation will also move MOSA, along with oth- maneuver arm of As the MDO con- Francis said chang- emergency procedures forward with its first er government-defined combined arms ma- cept shifts to doctrine es to Army Aviation at low altitudes, and Experimental Demon- interfaces and stan- neuver in support and then FVL plat- Field Manual 3-04 we are training our stration Gateway Ex- dards, will be critical of the ground force forms and other new and all other associ- aviation forces to fly ercise 2021 at Dugway to the way ahead. commanders, Fran- aviation capabilities ated materials could low once again," Fran- Proving Ground, "MOSA, in general, cis said. Continued take off, the Army's ae- happen sooner than cis said. "This is not Utah, said Maj. Gen. specifically applies to modernization is rial-maneuver element expected as the service new to Army aviation, Walter Rugen, FVL the (cross-functional but it is relatively new Cross-Functional team’s) line of effort, to this generation." Team director. but we are trying to Pilots proficient at With the recent bring it across our flying in terrain-height success of Project Con- entire fleet of aircraft. altitudes can stay vergence 20, EDGE It goes to that second below a radar threat 21 will use aviation, priority of ensuring and "survive, fight and network, and space readiness and rele- win" on a future bat- capabilities to ad- vance of our enduring tlefield, he added. vance combined joint fleet," said Brig. Gen. Another aspect of all-domain command Robert L. Barrie Jr., training includes the and control efforts, or head of Program Exec- proper on-boarding CJADC2, across the utive Office-Aviation. of the Future At- lower-tier air domain. As the Army con- tack Reconnaissance "We are going to tinues to prioritize the Aircraft and Future take our high-fidel- need for FVL capabil- Long-Range Assault ity modeling, these ities, targeted mod- Aircraft. As the Army 100,000 engineered ernization efforts to introduces its new- runs that we've done the service’s enduring est aerial capability, in a physics-based airframes will require collective training will modeling with the (Fu- an open-system ar- be necessary to ensure ture Attack Reconnais- chitecture to support. mission readiness as sance Aircraft) ecosys- Aviation leaders must more FVL units mate- tem, and fight that in continue to explore all rialize across the force. a scenario where we options to balance the Leadership devel- use joint long-range Army's future mission, opment is also under fires," he said. Barrie said.

Please Join Us! Airport Way/Steese Expressway Reconstruction Project

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), under the Highway Safety Improvement Program, is pursuing safety improvements at the intersection of Gaffney Road, Airport Way, Richardson Highway, and the Steese Expressway (GARS) in Fairbanks, Alaska. This project is located at the front gate of Ft. Wainwright at the cross streets of Gaffney Road and the Richardson Highway.

You are invited to attend an online public meeting to learn about project updates. Upon completion of the online public meeting, head over to the online open house to learn more about the project! We’ve selected our preferred design and now we want to hear what you think about it!

Arctic Community Information Exchange • Time and Date: 6:00 pm Tuesday, May 11, 2021 • Location: Tune in to the livestream on Fort Wainwright’s Facebook page

Online Public Meeting • Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

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Online Open House • April 20–May 25, 2021 • www.GARSreconstructiononline.com

Visit www.GARSreconstruction.com for project information. If you require additional information or have questions about the virtual public meeting or online open house, please contact Josie Wilson, Public Involvement Lead, at (907) 644-2000 or [email protected].

Project Number: 0002(385)/NFHWY00245 Airport Way/Steese Expressway Reconstruction Project

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by DOT&PF pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated November 3, 2017, and executed by FHWA and DOT&PF.

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The DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to participate in this Online Open House and Online Public Meeting should contact Josie Wilson, (907) 644-2000 or TDD number 711. Requests should be made at least 5 days before the accommodation is needed to make any necessary arrangements. 5 April 23, 2021 NEWS DODEA Calling young artists! Hands-on fun! Continued from page 3 Exchange hosting Play-Doh Sculpt Homeschooled students Kline further added that who are compliant with state while the initial pilot pro- laws and assigned to a pilot gram authorization is for Contest for Fort Wainwright kids site installation can also four years, if there is enough register for the Expanded El- interest, it may become Carina DeCino igibility Pilot Program. The a permanent part of the Army and Air Force Ex- program will offer students DVHS. “We look forward to change Service Public the chance to take up to two developing partnerships with Affairs courses from a selection of local schools who support more than 30 courses already our military-connected stu- The Army and Air offered by the DVHS. These dents,” Kline said. Force Exchange Service courses include Advanced Registration for the is inviting Fort Wain- Placement courses, world Expanded Eligibility Pilot wright kids to enter the languages, and career and Program will start on April Play-Doh Sculpt contest technical education. 28, 2021. Applications will be for hands-on fun as part “For many of our new accepted until the program of the Department of students, access to Advanced fills or the new school year Defense retailer’s cele- Placement courses may help starts, whichever comes first. bration of the Month of them gain college credits,” The DVHS is a fully ac- the Military Child. said Kline. “Our world credited high school provid- From April 23 through language classes will allow ing supplemental courses for April 29, military kids 17 students who have started DoDEA eligible high school and younger can sculpt a foreign language program students in grades 9-12. a Play-Doh masterpiece, to continue, even if their DVHS averages 2,500 course take a photo of their parents or guardians move registrations per semester, creation and submit their to a school that doesn’t offer with the majority of students entry at ShopMyEx- that language. It can also be taking either one or two change.com/sweepstakes used to supplement a homes- courses per semester. for a chance to win a chool program. We think this For more information on prize. One grand-prize will be a great benefit to all the Expanded Eligibility winner will receive a $50 of the Military Child ac- including sweepstakes, students who take advantage Pilot Program, please visit: Exchange gift card, while tivities and events, is the coloring pages and more. of this program.” www.dodea.edu/dvs/e2p2.cfm. three runners-up will Exchange’s way of salut- Month of the Military each receive a Play-Doh ing our youngest heroes Child contests are open to Flip ’n Pancakes playset. and thanking them for kids 17 years and young- “Military kids serve, their service.” er, but a parent or autho- too,” said Fort Wain- Military families can rized shopper 18 years wright Exchange general visit ShopMyExchange. or older must submit the manager Gloria Sylvia. com/momc for contest completed creation at “This Play-Doh contest, details and Month of the ShopMyExchange.com/ along with other Month Military Child activities, sweepstakes. Army CID cautions rise in QR code scams

U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Com- mand

Behavior changes this past year to reduce the spread of COVID-19 has not been lost on criminals. The Army Crimi- nal Investigation Command’s Major Cy- bercrime Unit is cautioning users to be code looks like randomly placed small wary of suspicious quick response codes, black squares arranged in a borderless known as QR codes. square. However, QR Codes can be cus- According to the Major Cybercrime tomized with different colors and differ- Unit, QR code usage increased due to the ent backgrounds. COVID-19 pandemic. While QR codes Regardless of how the QR code is have been around for years, COVID-19 deployed, the patron frames it in a smart has led to a more touch-free interaction phone camera to read it. The cameras on environment and people are seeing QR up-to-date smart phones read QR codes codes used more frequently and in new natively and open documents. Making ways, such as in restaurants. The QR this technique fast and effective. Howev- code printed on a single-use paper or on er, cybercriminals can misuse QR codes. a table stand is scanned with a smart Although not rampant, QR code frauds phone and replaces the multiple-use pa- and thefts are on the rise and developing per menu, wine list, or drink menu. With in numerous ways, according to Threat- a quick scan, you can pull up a restau- Post.com, a website about cyber security. rant menu, make a payment, or jump right to a website URL. QR codes can: Originally developed in the mid-1990s • Add nefarious contacts to the contact for manufacturing and inventory control, list. QR codes are seen in many places and used for many reasons. Most often, a QR See QR on page 7 APRIL 2021

Ready Army invites children and teens to join in, learn about emergency preparedness, and inspire Army Families all over the world to get ready for emergencies.

As emergencies affect the entire Family, make your children a part of preparedness planning. For more information visit www.ready.gov/kids and www.militarychild.org 6 NEWS April 23, 2021

1 April 15, 2016 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Fort Wainwright Family & MWR

Weekly Events April 24 - May 1 UFC April 24 24 Doors open at 3 p.m. Come out to the Zone for all big ticket UFC fights! Must be 18+ to enter the Warrior Zone. Capacity is limited, reservations are strongly encouraged.

Warrior Zone, Bldg 3205 Call 353-1087, reservation encouraged

Month of the Military Child: Family Time Bingo April 24 - 30 24 During Normal Business Hours Celebrate Month of the Military Child! Participate in a variety of events, take a photo, and get a bingo! Submit your completed Family Time Bingo card to a CYS facility. Find more details on the web: wainwright.armymwr.com.

School Age Center, Bldg 4166 Call 353-4166, Bingo Completion required

Blueberry Pancake Kit Pick Up 24 April 24 Starts at 10 a.m. Support Child Abuse Prevention Month with ACS! Pick up a blueberry pancake kit from the USO. No registration required. Kits are available on a first come, first serve basis.

USO, Bldg 3727 First Come, First Serve; Drive Thru

Youth Sports Registration April 26 - May 14 26 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Register for this sport season! Weeball, Baseball, and Track & Field for ages 3 - 18 years old. Must have a current sports physical on file.

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Physical Fitness Center, Bldg 3709 Call 353-7223 Starting on May 5, you can reserve your pod for the Summer Concert! Find more details at wainwright.armymwr.com. @WainwrightMWR #WainwrightMWR

USACE establishes permanent presence in Africa to support key missions

Alfredo Barraza the mission’s support itarian projects like and partnership with schools, clinics, train- The U.S. Army the Nigerian military ing ranges and more Corps of Engineers grows and includes that we deliver to our recently established a AFRICOM’s work partners on the con- permanent presence on to promote regional tinent,” said Europe the ground in Africa to security, stability and District Commander oversee key U.S. Africa prosperity. Col. Patrick Dagon. Command projects “We recognize the Now stationed in here. growing significance Nigeria, Adelakun Europe District our work in Africa has directly supports the manages construction on achieving our na- A-29 Super Tucano in both Europe and tional security goals,” project, delivering a Africa and recently said Brig. Gen. Thomas light attack, combat relocated a project Tickner, USACE North and reconnaissance engineer to Nigeria on Atlantic Division aircraft storage facil- a permanent basis to Commander. “Having a ity for the Nigerian primarily support the permanent presence on Air Force. The project construction of new the continent allows us consists of a $36.1 facilities for the A-29 to better leverage our million contract for Super Tucano wing at capabilities to support facilities to support a Kainji Airbase. AFRICOM's and the dozen A-29 aircraft. An aerial photo of a school renovation conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of En- Project Engineer State Department's The work involves the gineers in Lesotho, Jan. 29, 2019. The project is being executed through the De- Adewale Adelakun desired objectives by construction of a new partment of Defense's AFRICOM humanitarian assistance program to improve began setting up his building partner capac- airfield hot cargo pad, future prospects for the children of Lesotho. (Courtesy photo) office in November ity and sustaining host perimeter and securi- 2020 and is now fully nation relationships.” ty fencing, munitions Project Delivery Team, der construction within trafficking of narcotics, in place. Now with the con- assembly and storage, he is part of a lager Eu- these programs include and multiple vehicle “To be there on the PLEASEsolidation ofVISIT U.S. WAINWRIGHT.ARMYMWR.COMArmy small arms storage, rope FOR District A COMPLETE team that new EVENT primary CALENDAR and maintenance facilities continent is a huge Europe and U.S. Army a flight annex wing oversees construction secondary schools in in Senegal and Chad. step forward in order Africa into one com- building for simulator in Africa in support of Niger, Senegal Benin, Overall, Europe to deliver high quality mand, the placement training,@WainwrightMWR airfield lights, various other strategic #WainwrightMWR Togo and the Nyanga District has nearly 20 construction to our of a Europe District and various airfield initiatives, including Province that will pro- active humanitarian stakeholders,” Ad- employee in Africa is apron, parking, hangar Humanitarian Assis- vide a safe educational assistance construc- elakun said. more important than and entry control point tance, Foreign Military environment for thou- tion projects Europe While Europe ever. enhancements. Sales, Counter Nar- sands of children living and Africa worth more District has supported “Not only will this The A-29 project is cotics and Trafficking, in extremely remote than $9 million in 10 AFRICOM missions on move benefit our A-29 one of several Europe Building Partnership areas. Also included different countries. the continent for years, project in Nigeria, but District has in Africa. Capacity, Global Peace- is a key boat ramp in Dozens more similar this move to establish it will facilitate efforts While Adelakun is a keeping Operations Benin that will aid projects are in the a permanent presence on dozens of smaller “forward-deployed” Initiative and more. Beninese authorities in planning and scoping is an important step as military and human- member of the A-29 Current projects un- the fight against illicit phases. 7 April 23, 2021 NEWS Army female leaders of past and present Decisive Action Training Environment World: The stress importance of mentorship Army’s Authoritative Joseph Lacdan Army News Service Training Environment

Anne Macdonald Nina Borgeson crisis, and change.” blazed trails for female TRADOC Communi- DATE World is Soldiers as one of the cation Directorate comprised of four first women to graduate geographically from West Point and as In order to defeat unique regions across the first woman to com- America’s enemies, the globe: the Pacific, mand a battalion in the the U.S. Army must Europe, Caucasus, storied 101st Airborne have a way to train and Africa. The oper- Division. against them. Since ational environments But she noted one the Army cannot are representative of regret she had during train against the real real-world conditions her 30-year Army career thing, enemies must present in that re- during a discussion be simulated. Enter gion, with a complete panel Tuesday to recog- the Decisive Action force structure, along nize Women’s History Training Environ- with a list of weap- Month. ment World, other- ons and equipment “As I was coming wise known as DATE available. along, I did not take Retired Brig. Gen. Anne Macdonald said that more women must be recruited World, a simulated In an effort to the time to mentor into the Army during a panel recognizing Women's History Month on March 30, web-based environ- enhance integration others behind me,” said 2021. Macdonald is the president of the Army Women's Foundation, a volunteer ment created and and coordination Macdonald, who retired organization created to honor women who served in the Army. (Photo courtesy just released by U.S. with DATE World of Markus Maier) as a brigadier general. Army Training and users, TRADOC’s Doctrine Command’s G-2 also hosted its “In all honesty, I was Brunson, the first Af- guided her career. back up,” she said. “We Intelligence Director- first annual DATE trying to make my way rican-American female First Lt. Annalee babysat for each other. ate (G-2). Users Conference, forward. But if I had to judge in the Army, said Tokarsky, who commis- So find people that have DATE World, which was held Jan. do anything over, I wish females and Soldiers of sioned as an armor offi- something in common which is the result 12-14. This virtual that I had reached out, color had approached cer in 2018 after gradu- with you that you can of nearly a decade of conference included had extended a hand her for advice numerous ating from West Point, rely on and who can work, was created eight separate work- and let someone know times in her career, sim- said that she gravitates rely on you. And it just to help anticipate ing groups designed the going is going to be ply due to her gender or toward female leaders makes the journey that and train the Army to give participants tough, but we can do it race. in dual roles at work much easier.” for the challenges a chance to provide together. Brunson, as a mem- and at home. Tokarsky The Army has creat- of today and tomor- input and help build “I heard it from ber of the Army Judge was raised by a mother ed more opportunities row; ensuring our the foundation for women who had come Advocate General’s who attended law school for females in recent forces remain as future collaboration. behind us at West Point, Corps, would conduct and inspired her to join years, opening its com- lethal and resilient “We wanted to give who had said that first interviews during the Army. bat training schools to as possible to prevail our broad community class never reached out. recruiting visits at law “I personally don't women. in all domains. The of interest a voice And I'm sorry that I schools. There, female have any children, but Sgt. Rachel Sims simulation ensures in the DATE World didn't do that. Today, I students asked her I greatly admire and said that she joined the the Army is training development,” Dunn get to do that.” about her experiences in respect [female leaders] Army because she saw a in the most rigorous, said. “This training Macdonald has re- the JAG Corps. especially women in wealth of opportunities adversary-informed environment is for cently spent more time “When you go to higher levels of lead- for women. She left her conditions as possi- them, so we wanted advising and coaching interview for any job … ership that are able corporate job as a web ble. to create a platform female Soldiers. After one of the things you to do both: the super- developer and enlisted “DATE World where users could her retirement nearly look at is your future,” mom and the Soldier,” as a human intelligence has been informed tell us what they 10 years ago, she has Brunson said. “And you Tokarsky said. “And collector. She serves as by user feedback to need and want, and since advocated for look around to see if they’re everywhere.” an Indonesian linguist create an environ- where they could talk advising women in the you think you will be Brunson said that at Joint Base Lewis-Mc- ment replete with to their colleagues Army as the president successful there. And she fortunately had Chord, Washington. competitors capable and learn best prac- of the Army Women’s one of the things that female supervisors “I wanted the oppor- of challenging all tices.” Foundation. we all look for is some- as she rose through tunity to be able to im- U.S. Army tasks and In the future, The foundation body who looks like us. the JAG Corps ranks. pact more than myself,” conditions,” stat- Dunn said the direc- strives to recognize the Are there women at the She acknowledged the Sims said. “I knew that ed Jennifer Dunn, torate is planning achievements of wom- highest levels? Are there importance of having [the Army] would give Branch Chief of the smaller, more fre- en in the Army while people of color? Because female role models and me the opportunity to TRADOC Opera- quent events with promoting interest in if there aren't, what how building relation- be a part of whatever tional Environment the community to the Army. According the would make me think ships with them help a changes going forward Integration Direc- continue to encour- foundation’s website, that I can be there?” Soldier grow profession- will be in our country.” torate. “[The simu- age DATE devel- it has provided educa- Col. Danielle Ngo, the ally. Brunson said that Macdonald said that lation] enables large opment priorities, tional opportunities and executive officer to the she plans to meet with she does not believe the scale ground combat as well as promote offers scholarships to Army’s inspector gener- several of her mentors Army has enough wom- operations and allows further networking female Soldiers of up to al, said that she did not from her career this en within its ranks and for users to train for connections outside $2,500 and up to $1,000 have many female role Mother’s Day. she said that policies competition, conflict, of the conference. for community college models in the military “We have so much in must be implemented or certificate programs. after she commissioned common so that when to retain female Sol- Currently, women com- in 1995. She said that one of us was going diers. She said the Army prise 14% of the Army’s she wishes she had through [adversity], should first strive to enlisted force and 19% reached out for mentor- the others immediately increase the number of of its officer corps. ship more often, but still knew what it was and women in the total force Retired Col. Kirsten had male mentors who could pick that one to 25 percent.

QR Continued from page 5 • Connect the device to a to execute money transfers. Specific to QR codes: malicious network. This tactic works when a re- • Do not scan a randomly • Send text messages to cipient scans a QR code, enters found QR code. one or all contacts in a user’s an amount to transfer, and • Be suspicious if, after scan- address book. then executes the transaction. ning a QR code, a password or • Complete a telephone call The following day, the person login information is requested. to a telephone number that making the payments discov- • Do not scan QR codes imposes charges on the calling ers all their financial accounts received in emails unless you phone. have been compromised. know they are legitimate. • Send a payment to a • Do not scan a QR code if it destination where it cannot be To protect against theft, is printed on a label and applied recovered. many of the standard cau- atop another QR code. Ask a The Major Cybercrime Unit tions apply: staff member to verify its legit- warns a basic scam could be • Be suspicious of unsolicit- imacy first. The business might perpetrated by printing mali- ed offers that seem too good to simply have updated what was cious QR codes on labels and be true. their original QR code. sticking the labels to various • Do not open emails from For more information about publicly accessible surfaces. unknown senders. computer security, other com- The curious passerby scans • Ignore emails that ask you puter-related scams, and to re- the code and is directed to a to provide identifying informa- view previous cybercrime alert malicious website allowing tion (usernames, passwords, notices and cyber-crime pre- damaging code to be down- dates of birth, etc.). vention flyers visit the Army loaded to their computer or • Do not access financial CID MCU website at https:// smart phone. accounts by clicking links www.cid.army.mil/mcu-adviso- In a more complex scam, received in unexpected emails. ries.html. To report a crime to the QR codes can be used to Rather, use verified links from Army CID, visit www.cid.army. make payments for goods and your bookmarks. mil.