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New fire burning on Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve

Denali National Park and Preserve publishes online “Denali Climate Anthology”

NASA’s newest astro- nauts complete training

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BRIEF After serving as the U.S. Army Alaska commander for the past two years, Maj. Gen. Michael Shields passed the unit colors and GOLDEN DAYS leadership of America’s Arctic Warriors to Maj. Gen. Bryan Owens during a change of command ceremony, July 10, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The ceremony was presided over by Gen. Vincent Brooks, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, and held on Fairbanks will cele- Pershing Field in front of the U.S. Army Alaska headquarters. (Photo by Justin Connaher) brate Golden Days, a week-long event, since 1952, July 20 through 25. The Greater Fairbanks Chamber Owens takes command of USARAK of Commerce coor- David Bedard son’s Pershing Parade Field general. another milestone in the dinates the event to JBER Public Affairs July 10. In his remarks, reviewing long history of the Army in celebrate Felix Pedro’s Officials nominated Shields officer Gen. Vincent Brooks, Alaska,” Brooks said. “Since discovery of gold in Maj. Gen. Michael Shields for directorship of the Penta- U.S. Army Pacific command- 1867, there has been an Army 1902. There’s tons relinquished command of gon’s Joint Improvised-Threat ing general, placed the cere- presence in a place long rec- of fun for the family, U.S. Army Alaska to Maj. Gen. Defeat Agency (previously the mony in context of the Army’s ognized as a strategically including the Grande Bryan Owens in a change-of- Joint Improvised Explosive nearly 150-year history in the important location for the Parade downtown, command ceremony at Joint Device Defeat Organization) 49th state. July 25. See more Base Elmendorf-Richard- and promotion to lieutenant “Today’s ceremony marks See OWENS on page 3 in next week’s issue or call the Chamber office for more infor- mation at 452-1105. PT exemptions, dwell time for new Fairbanks AF mothers increase to one year Soldier Secretary of the Air Force policy, as part of the Air Force’s balance deployments and fam- dies in ONLINE Public Affairs 2015 Diversity and Inclusion ily issues, and this is especially initiatives, increases the defer- true soon after childbirth,” said motorcycle Check www.face- The six-month deferment for ment from deployment, short Secretary of the Air Force Deb- book.com/FortWain- female Airmen to accomplish tour or dependent-restricted orah Lee James. wrightPAO for the their fitness assessments follow- assignment, and temporary The one-year deferment ap- accident latest information. ing childbirth will be increased duty to one year, unless waived plies to female Airmen who U.S. Army Alaska to 12 months to align with recent by the service member. gave birth on or after the ef- Public Affairs changes to the deployment de- “The goal is to alleviate the fective date of March 6, 2015, ferments, Air Force officials an- strain on some of our talented to provide predictability with A U.S. Army Alas- nounced July 14. Airmen who choose to leave See PT on page 3 ka Soldier from Fort The deployment deferment the Air Force as they struggle to Wainwright died ear- WEEKEND ly July 8 in a motor- WEATHER cycle accident at the intersection of Gaff- EES/WAPS briefing team visits Eielson ney Road and Barnett Street in Fairbanks. subject matter experts spoke leaders. Master Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik According to the 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs to installation leaders, 354th “This is one of the most sig- incident report, Sgt. Force Support Squadron per- nificant changes to the enlisted Stanley Bernard Dan- A team of personnel from sonnel, and the general base evaluation and promotion sys- iels Jr. was transport- Headquarters Air Force and populace about changes that tem in a generation. So, we feel ed to Fairbanks Me- the Air Force Personnel Cen- have already been implement- it’s important to bring this infor- morial Hospital just Friday ter visited Eielson on July 8 ed, those slated for implemen- mation directly to commanders after midnight where Mostly cloudy with a as part of its trip to visit Air tation in the months ahead, and and Airmen and allow them to he was pronounced high of 74 and low of Force bases worldwide to share the reasons and philosophy be- ask questions and get immedi- dead. 52. information about the En- hind the changes. ate answers from the experts,” Daniels, 32, was a listed Evaluation System and At the end of each briefing, said Maj. Gen. Peggy Poore, the military policeman Weighted Airman Promotion Airmen in attendance were AFPC commander. with the 28th Mili- System changes. able to ask questions and share tary Police Company During the visit, EES/WAPS their observations with senior See AFPC on page 3 and joined the U.S. Army in July 2005 from Gurnee, Ill. He Dashing through the Pole...the North Pole Triathlon completed one-sta- Saturday tion unit training at Mostly cloudy with a Cpt. Nick Shamrell, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and went on to chance of rain showers. U.S. Army Gar- assignments at Fort Highs of 72 and lows of rison Fort Wain- Lewis, Wash., and 49 expected. wright, finishes first at the North Fort Stewart, Ga., be- fore reporting to Fort Pole Triathlon at Wainwright in March the Chena Lakes 2013. Daniels also Recreation Area, served three combat July 11. The triath- assignments totaling lon consisted of a 26 months in Afghan- 1500-meter swim, istan and Iraq. 40-kilometer bike The cause of the and a 10-kilometer accident is under in- Sunday run. (Photo courte- Partly cloudy with highs vestigation. Daniels’ sy of the Fairbanks in the low 70s and lows next of kin have been Daily News-Miner) in the low 50s. notified of his death. 2 NEWS July 17, 2015 NASA’s newest astronauts complete training NASA Press Release Mass., and the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards The Army’s two astronaut Air Force Base, Calif. Hague candidates officially joined is supporting the Depart- the astronaut corps, July 7. ment of Defense as deputy Maj. Anne McClain and chief of the Joint Improvised Maj. Andrew Morgan are Explosive Device Defeat Or- among the eight new astro- ganization. nauts, who are ready to help Christina Hammock, from advance scientific research Jacksonville, N.C., holds un- aboard the International dergraduate and graduate Space Station and pave the degrees from North Carolina way for the United States’ State University in Raleigh. new space launch capabili- She is serving as National ties and journey to Mars. The Oceanic and Atmospheric four women and four men Administration station chief moving from candidates to in American Samoa. the corps were part of the Marine Corps Maj. Ni- 2013 astronaut class, chosen cole Mann is originally from from 6,300 applications - the Penngrove, Calif. She is a second largest number of ap- graduate of the U.S. Naval plications NASA ever has re- Academy in Annapolis, Md.; ceived. Stanford University, Calif.; “These individuals have The 2013 astronaut class members pose at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, July 8, and the U.S. Naval Test Pilot worked incredibly hard to after receiving their astronaut pins, symbolizing the completion of their training. From left are: Air School at Naval Air Station, attain this milestone,” said Force Lt. Col. Tyler “Nick” Hague; Maj. Andrew Morgan; Jessica Meir; Christina Hammock; Marine or NAS, Patuxent River, Md. Chris Cassidy, chief of the Corps Maj. Nicole Mann; Maj. Anne McClain; Navy Lt. Cmdr. Josh Cassada; and Navy Lt. Cmdr. Mann is an F/A-18 pilot serv- astronaut office at NASA’s Victor Glover. (Photo by NASA) ing as an integrated product Johnson Space Center in team lead at NAS Patuxent Houston. “For many, it is the operations at Johnson. “We a graduate of the U.S. Mili- private technology company. River. Follow Mann on Twit- culmination of a lifetime of look forward to their future tary Academy at West Point, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Victor ter at @AstroDuke. dedication and perseverance contributions as we enter N.Y., and the University of Glover, hails from Pomona, Jessica Meir is from Car- to reach this goal. We are this new era of human space Bath and University of Bris- Calif., and Prosper, Texas. He ibou, Maine. She is a grad- proud to have them join the exploration.” tol, both in the United King- is an F/A-18 pilot and gradu- uate of Brown University in NASA astronaut corps.” The new astronauts are: dom. McClain is an OH-58 ate of the U.S. Air Force Test Providence, R.I., and has an The group reported to Maj. Andrew Morgan, who helicopter pilot, and a recent Pilot School. Glover holds advanced degree from the Johnson in August 2013 to considers New Castle, Pa., graduate of U.S. Naval Test degrees from California Poly- International Space Univer- begin technical space system home. Morgan is a graduate Pilot School. Follow McClain technic State University in sity in Illkirch-Graffensta- training, robotics instruction of the U.S. Military Acade- on Twitter at @AstroAnni- San Luis Obispo, Calif., and den, France. Meir earned her and specialized hardware my at West Point, N.Y., and mal. the Air University and Naval doctorate from Scripps Insti- and science instruction. They earned a doctorate in med- Navy Lt. Cmdr. Josh Cas- Postgraduate School. He is tution of Oceanography in La have successfully completed icine from the Uniformed sada is originally from White serving as a Navy Legislative Jolla, Calif. She is an assis- two years of intensive train- Services University of the Bear Lake, Minn. Cassada is Fellow in the U.S. Congress. tant professor of anesthesia ing and now will support Health Sciences in Bethes- a naval aviator, who holds Follow Glover on Twitter at at Harvard Medical School in mission operations and tech- da, Md. He has experience as an undergraduate degree @VicGlover. Boston. nical duties while awaiting an emergency physician and from Albion College, Mich., Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler spaceflight assignments. flight surgeon for the Army and advanced degrees from “Nick” Hague calls Hoxie, “It is an honor to have special operations communi- the University of Rochester, Kan., home. He is a graduate these talented and skilled ty, and is completing a sports N.Y. Cassada is a physicist of the U.S. Air Force Academy individuals as part of the op- medicine fellowship. by training and previous- in Colorado Springs, Colo., erations organization,” said Maj. Anne McClain hails ly served as co-founder and the Massachusetts Institute Brian Kelly, director of flight from Spokane, Wash. She is chief technology officer for a of Technology in Cambridge, Denali National Park and Preserve publishes New fire burning on online “Denali Climate Anthology” Denali National Park Yukon-Charley Rivers and Preserve News Release National Preserve The National Park Yukon-Charley working closely with additional updates on Service this week an- nounces completion of Rivers National Pre- the National Park the fires within Yu- a new online anthology serve News Release Service to monitor kon-Charley Rivers of essays by five accom- the fire. Federal land National Preserve un- plished local authors The lightning-ig- managers have opt- less significant chang- about the effects of a nited Weshrinarin ed to let the fire take es occur. changing climate on Creek Fire was report- its natural course, as The Seventy Mile the lives and landscape ed by an aircraft flying fire in the boreal- for Fire burning south of they treasure in Interior over the area, July ests of the preserve is the Preserve remains Alaska. 13. Fire managers a natural process that at 2,902 acres, and The “Denali Climate Author Carolyn Kremers (Photo by Emily Brouwer) conducted an aerial restores ecosystem is in monitor status. Anthology” features reconnaissance flight health and wildfire It currently poses no works commissioned guys have taken time speak and preach to au- later that day and re- habitat. Agency man- threat to Eagle. from writers Christine to produce some very diences that we already ported the perime- agers will take mea- Additional infor- Byl, Julie Collins, Caro- quality products.” have very well. We don’t ter of the 30 acre fire sures to protect life or mation on the Seven- lyn Kremers, Tom Walk- The writers were do as good of a job speak- property, as needed. ty Mile Fire or other er and Erica Watson. asked to describe effects ing to diverse audiences as 30 percent active. The collection, available ranging from rising that maybe hold differ- There are no threats The only other fire fires outside the - Pre free at www.nps.gov/ temperatures, vegeta- ent viewpoints than we to structures at this in the Preserve, the serve can be obtained dena/getinvolved/dca. tion changes, thinning have,” Smith said. time. The fire is burn- Trout Fire, continues by calling the Joint htm includes interactive glaciers, melting per- “We’re not going to ing in a limited pro- to smolder. However, Information Center at photo galleries, video mafrost and shrinking argue with people about tection area and has minimal smoke has (907) 356-5511. State- and audio clips. wetlands. The collection what the cause is. But been placed in mon- been observed recent- wide wildfire informa- “What this project also includes a fore- it’s real; it’s happening,” itor status. The area ly. The fire is estimat- tion is also available was about was to tell word by nature writ- he said. is expected to receive ed to be 278 acres in at akfireinfo.com. real stories,” said Dep- er and environmental For more informa- precipitation over the size and is in monitor Additional park in- uty Superintendent Eric philosopher Kathleen tion about Denali Na- next few days, which status. It does not formation is available Smith during open- Dean Moore from work tional Park and Pre- will likely moderate pose a threat to the on the web at www. ing remarks at a public she donated as a writ- serve, please visit the fire behavior. community of Eagle, nps.gov/yuch or by reading in June at Ton- er-in-residence at the park’s website at nps. As the wildland nor to any structures calling the Eagle Vis- glen Lake Lodge, south park in 2013. gov/dena or call the fire protection agency within the Preserve at itor Center between of Denali National Park “We do a really good park’s information line and Preserve. “I really job of telling our stories at (907) 683-2294, 8 for the area, the BLM this time. 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at appreciate that these to our constituency. We a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Alaska Fire Service is There will be no (907) 459-3730. MEDDAC Minute Important Numbers a reminder for up- ity to Bassett ACH. The coming appointments. change is quick and easy. 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That strategic im- in Iraq; commandant portance continues of the United States today as we advance Army Infantry School our national efforts to at Fort Benning, Ga.; rebalance in the In- and chief of staff for the do-Asia-Pacific Region, Combined Arms Center and as we continue to at Fort Leavenworth, pursue our interests in Kansas. the Arctic. Alaska is im- Owens expressed his portant to both of these feelings at assuming efforts.” command. Brooks said numer- “It is truly a pleasure ous USARAK deploy- to be back with Sol- ments to Afghanistan, diers again and to serve peacekeeping missions in such an awesome in Kosovo, and part- place,” he said. “I fully nership exercises with commit myself to you allied nations during and your families as Shields’ tenure show we continue to provide the value of the Army in trained and ready forc- Alaska. es in support of world- “Our arctic warriors wide contingencies, under Major General support theater engage- Maj. Gen. Michael Shields (right) shakes the hand of Maj. Gen. Bryan Owens during the U.S. Army Alaska Shields were found in ments in the Pacific and change of command ceremony, July 10, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. (Photo by Justin Connaher) places like Nepal, Mon- the Arctic, and military golia, Chile, not to men- operations in Alaska tion Deadhorse and the in the conduct of deci- is something special to of a seasoned infan- “I’m confident that Joint Operations Area top of Mount McKinley sive action in support of witness and experience, tryman and a vast ar- Team Owens will be in order to contribute – amazing work by a unified land operations and we don’t take it for ray of high-level staff successful, because – as to a stable and secure great outfit command- as well as operational- granted.” positions as a warrior Bryan is known to say environment. ed by a great command- ly effective in extreme Above all, Shields statesman,” Brooks – in the end it comes “I look forward to er,” Brooks said. “This cold-weather environ- expressed gratitude to said. down to leadership.” leading this awesome command – filled with ments.” USARAK’s Soldiers. The USARPAC com- Shields – who served team as we create op- arctic-tough Soldiers Shields thanked “America is fortu- mander acknowledged with Owens when they portunities and tackle who are unique in the many of the senior offi- nate to have such dedi- Owens and his wife, were both battalion the challenges that lie joint force – demon- cers, noncommissioned cated, outstanding war- Jen, would face chal- commanders at Fort ahead, including new strated to anyone who officers and civilians on riors, and I’m proud to lenges, including the Bragg, N.C. – said he is ones announced by our was watching that Alas- his staff for making his have been part of such recently announced confident the new com- Army leadership,” Ow- ka is a strategic location command successful. a great team,” he said. drawdown of more mander is the right Sol- ens continued. “There for the United States, He also recognized US- “It’s been an honor to than 2,600 USARAK dier to succeed him. is no doubt that [US- and that we can project ARAK’s civilian neigh- lead you.” Soldiers. “He has an incredible ARAK Soldiers] are forces from here to any bors for their support. Most recently, Ow- “We are counting on reputation, which has the Army’s premier place our national lead- “To the entire Alas- ens served as director Maj. Gen. Bryan Ow- only grown,” Shields cold-weather, high-al- ers order them to go.” kan community, thank of Joint Operations, ens and Jen to move said of Owens. “He’s led titude cold region ex- Shields echoed you for your patriotism U.S. European Com- this command forward, a brigade in combat. He perts, and I’m proud to Brooks’ sentiments and loyalty,” he said. mand. He has served in working through the knows what sacrifice join your ranks.” during his remarks. “Nowhere else in the every officer leadership challenges of imple- and training is required “No organization in world will you find a position from platoon menting the Army’s di- to train units ready to the U.S. military can do community more sup- leader to brigade com- rected reductions here answer our nation’s call what these Soldiers do,” portive of the military mander. in Alaska while also in support of any com- Shields said. “They’re and so willing to ex- “In choosing Bryan increasing the pace of batant commander. the cold-weather and press their gratitude. Owens for this com- engagement activities Bryan Owens is simply cold-regions proponent The love and uncondi- mand, the Army chose and demonstrating our the right leader at the of the Army. They’re ex- tional support our Sol- a leader with both the capabilities around the right time to lead the pected to be the experts diers enjoy in Alaska warfighting credentials region,” Brooks said. Soldiers of U.S. Army PT Continued from page 1 minimal disruption to Airmen and the deploy- ment process. As dwell times for deployment, perma- nent change of station and TDY increase, so too will the exemption from the current fit- ness assessment for fe- Members in the Post Pregnancy PT class do high male Airmen following knee step aerobics at the Commando Health and Fit- pregnancies lasting 20 ness Center, Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 21. The class, weeks or more (delivery, sponsored by the Health and Wellness Center, is in- miscarriage, etc.). The tended to help active duty women recondition them- service does not antici- selves and prevent injury by training members how pate significant mission to increase and maintain their fitness level properly or readiness impacts as- after maternity leave. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Orly Tyrell) sociated with extending this action. Memorandums will be of maternity leave, in line “Like many other available detailing the with the Department of programs announced changes to both policies Defense policy. By di- earlier this year, such in the coming weeks. rection of the President, as the Career Inter- The Air Force contin- federal agencies can ad- mission Program, we ues to research oppor- vance up to six weeks of recognize the potential tunities, in conjunction paid sick leave to federal retention benefits asso- with the Department of employees with a new ciated with providing Defense, to extend the child. our female Airmen op- maternity and convales- “We want to make tions that allow them to cent leave period, simi- sure we develop an eq- serve and support their lar to the recent changes uitable policy that sup- family without having to announced by the Secre- ports all of our Airmen choose one over the oth- tary of the Navy. and also maintains the er,” James said. Airmen currently re- ability to execute our Air Force Guidance ceive six weeks (42 days) mission,” James said.

low Airmen the oppor- the executive briefing is tunity to ask questions already posted and the AFPC or provide feedback to general populace brief Continued from page 1 those who shaped the will be added once the new system. roadshow tour ends lat- The briefing team “We want to leave er this month. walked Airmen through Airmen with a clear For more infor- the three pillars of the understanding of the mation about EES/ new evaluation system paradigm shift and the WAPS changes, go to – meaningful feed- changes that will be the myPers website back, a cumulative re- implemented in stag- at mypers.af.mil, se- cord of performance es over the coming lect “enlisted” under and promotion poten- months,” said Poore. the active duty, Guard tial – all of which are “We’ll also provide or Reserve drop down based upon duty per- tools to unit leaders menus, and then select formance. Airmen also and local personnelists “evaluations” in the left received a preview of so that they can con- hand column. Individ- the new performance tinue the conversation uals who do not have a report forms and learn- on EES/WAPS changes myPers account can re- ing about forced distri- with their Airmen.” quest one by following bution and senior rater Additional opportu- the instructions on the endorsement under the nities to participate in Air Force Retirees Ser- new system. the town halls virtually, vices website. An important aspect such as during Facebook (Information from of taking the briefing on live chat sessions, will an AFPC Public Affairs the road is to provide be announced. Briefing news release was used consistent information materials will also be in this story.) Air Force wide and to al- available on myPers – 4 NEWS July 17, 2015 TSP: start young and start wise Senior Airman Ashley offers you,” said Hage- man. “What we can do is a good idea and the Nicole Taylor man. “However, most is look at fund trends more you contribute 354th Fighter Wing people sign up for TSP in the past and each the more you get back.” Public Affairs then never do anything member can stay on top TSP offers many with their account. Un- of current events to re- services such as loans, In return for advice derstanding the differ- sponsibly transfer mon- withdrawals and re- that can drive a finan- ent funds accounts to ey to different funds, if funds, but understand- cial future into a com- transfer your money to needed.” ing the risk of each will fortable retirement or can give you the best fi- Every Airman can determine if it’s worth pull an Airman out of nancial gain in the long put up to $18,000 into doing. a monetary crisis, all run.” their TSP account an- “If you wanted to that is requested is a An old rule of thumb nually, and a catch-up build or buy a house, postcard – a reminder has always been to have option is available to you can take a loan up that his guidance has three to six months of those older than 50, to $50,000 that al- worked and traveled personal income saved but starting as young lows you to borrow around the globe. in case of an emergency, as possible can get the money from your own After an hour-long but equally important is best results. contributions and the appointment with Dick saving for the future. “I’ve been contribut- amount of the loan is Hageman, a 354th Force There are three rules ing for two years now removed from your TSP Support Squadron Hageman recommends and I find it very im- account,” explained community readiness Airmen follow when portant because TSP is Hageman. “People have consultant, customers holding their account a good way to earn extra come to me in times clear up questions and - start young and start money, especially if I of financial crisis not walk away with a better wise, put a little bit retire in the Air Force,” knowing what they can understanding of the more money in when said Senior Airman do, but having a TSP Thrift Savings Plan and receiving a pay raise or Sydney Awid, a 354th account and being able all it entails, as well as deploying and watch Comptroller Squadron to take a loan through it (Photo by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson) their finances in gener- for world events. financial services tech- has been both a career al. “There isn’t a magic nician. “I recommend and life-saver.” the Airman and Fami- and a complimentary “Money doesn’t crystal ball that shows TSP to other people To set-up an ap- ly Readiness Center at oil change with their guarantee happiness, if there will be an event even if they don’t want pointment to learn 377-2178. As an incen- appointment. but it does guarantee that disrupts the stock to stay in the military more about TSP and tive to start young, first- options and TSP rocks market,” said Hage- because long-term it what it offers, contact term Airmen can re- when you know what it ceive a free credit check On a mission to better serve the customer Allen Shaw your brain. In the book guage can be disastrous. fessional goal. cal tactics. Knowledge to become agitated in Fort Wainwright entitled “Verbal Judo The moment you allow Tactical language is gives us the power to go today’s society. Cus- Public Affairs – The gentle art of per- words to rise readily to professional language. above and beyond. tomers have effortless suasion,” Dr. George your lips you will create Some may call it artifi- Whenever you or avenues to complain Working with the Thompson states that the greatest speech you cial in that it is tailored your organization are and complaints aren’t public is a delicate en- the cocked tongue is the will ever regret. Natural to achieve a specific being verbally attacked, good for anyone. Two deavor and providing single most dangerous language is easy lan- purpose, but if you are consider it an oppor- or three will get you no- exceptional customer weapon when dealing guage that reflects our working with the pub- tunity. It is a chance ticed and more can stall service is challenging. with the public. He said personal feelings. There lic in any capacity you to show good custom- a career and cause un- At a diversified facility the single word or sen- is no place for such must develop an easy er service skills. When due stress. The solution like a military installa- tence shot off without language in our profes- capability with tactical someone else is going to reduce complaints tion, where many per- reflection, can precip- sions and at home it can language. Very seldom off the deep end or is and increase compli- sonalities intertwine, itate negativity, gener- be equally dangerous. is anyone hired to ex- emotionally charged, ments is to always per- the occasional collision ate a complaint, lose a Some things should just press feelings or give you should immedi- form and never react. should be expected. sale or client, or crush remain in our heads. opinions. Having the ately grow calm inside When you perform, you The best tool to dees- one’s credibility perma- Christine Donovan, skills to effectively deal and listen. Don’t just respond to the person calate a potential vol- nently. customer evaluation with other human be- wait for them to finish and the situation. Orga- atile situation resides Thinking before analyst, Plans, Analysis ings is a performing art talking, listen to what nizations are successful between your nose and speaking can save a and Integration Office, that should become a they say, because they when their employees chin, and is driven by situation; natural lan- United States Army habit of mind and a way will usually provide are responsive to the Garrison, Fort Wain- of life. necessary information needs of the public and wright said, “Your staff, “If you are always you can use to handle not reactive to confron- co-workers and the polite and respectful the problem profession- tation. Remember, con- agencies you work with it becomes second na- ally. People who are an- flict is an opportunity to on a daily basis are as ture. Your customer is gry will always give you take a rational approach much your customer as affected by your being clues as to what they and help people ad- the ones outside of the courteous and polite. value, what they fear dress their needs. With organization. Good cus- It shapes their percep- or what they want, and the right approach, ev- tomer service applies tions of you, the orga- these can be used to eryone can win. to everyone inside and nization and the service calm them and redirect For more informa- out.” that is offered,” Dono- hostility. Of course it is tion on improving cus- To succeed in cus- van said. not natural to do this tomer service, contact tomer service, we must The ability to pro- when people are in your Christine Donovan at perform our jobs and vide excellent customer face, but when you are 353-9721. use tactical language. service is achieved by aware you will gain the The key is to shape developing and master- strength and control. words to achieve a pro- ing mental and physi- It’s easy for people

iWatch: everyone’s respon- sibility. To report suspicious activity, call 353-7526. 6 COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 17, 2015 Fort Wainwright Friday – 17th building 3709. Call 353-7223. Tuesday – 21st a.m., Physical Fitness Center, build- GROUP CYCLING, 9:30 to 10:30 GROUP CYCLING, 6:30 to 7:30 ing 3709. Call 353-7223. a.m., Physical Fitness Center, build- ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OPEN a.m., Physical Fitness Center, build- ing 3709. Call 353-7223. LESSONS, $10, Noon to 1 p.m., ing 3709. Call 353-7223. ROMP AND STOMP PLAY GROUP, Chena Bend Golf Course, building 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Last Frontier YOUTH SPORTS GOLF CAMP, 10 2092. Call 353-6223. ROMP AND STOMP PLAY GROUP, Community Activity Center, building a.m. to 1 p.m., Youth Sports and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Last Frontier 1044. Call 353-7755. Fitness, building 1049 #2. Call 353- BOWL-B-QUE, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Community Activity Center, building 7482. Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, build- 1044. Call 353-7755. FREE BOUNCY HUT NIGHT, 5 to 7 ing 3702. Call 353-2654. p.m., Last Frontier Community Activ- ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OPEN ZUMBA, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Physical ity Center, building 1044. Call 353- LESSONS, $10, Noon to 1 p.m., WARRIOR ZONE MONTHLY POOL Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 7755. Chena Bend Golf Course, building TOURNAMENT, 7 p.m., Warrior 353-7223. 2092. Call 353-6223. Zone, building 3205. Call 353-1087. INTRO TO BELAY, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., TRIVIA TUESDAY, 7 p.m., Warrior Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. BASIC STRENGTH & CONDITION- Sunday – 19th Zone, building 3205. Call 353-1087. Call 361-6349. ING, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 to BOARD GAME NIGHT, Warrior 7:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness Center, Zone, building 3205. Call 353-1087. Wednesday – 22nd ZUMBA, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Physical building 3452. Call 353-1994. POST NEWCOMERS, 8 to 9 a.m., Fitness Center, building 3709. Call WOMEN IN THE WILDERNESS: Last Frontier Community Activity 353-7223. NATIONAL ICE CREAM APPRECIA- WHITEWATER RAFTING, 8 a.m. to Center, building 1044. Call 353-7755. TION DAY, 5 to 7 p.m., Last Frontier 6 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building Friday – 24th Community Activity Center, building 4050. Call 361-6349. GROUP CYCLING, 9:30 to 10:30 TALKEETNA RIVER REDS, 8 a.m. to 1044. Call 353-7755. a.m., Physical Fitness Center, build- 5 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OPEN ing 3709. Call 353-7223. 4050. Call 361-6349. WOMEN IN THE WILDERNESS: LESSONS, $10, Noon to 1 p.m., EVENING STANDUP PADDLE Chena Bend Golf Course, building ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OPEN GROUP CYCLING, 9:30 to 10:30 BOARDING, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Out- 2092. Call 353-6223. LESSONS, $10, Noon to 1 p.m., a.m., Physical Fitness Center, build- door Recreation, building 4050. Call Chena Bend Golf Course, building ing 3709. Call 353-7223. 361-6349. Monday – 20th 2092. Call 353-6223. BUDDY CLIMB, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OPEN Saturday – 18th Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. JUNIORS GOLF OPEN LESSONS, LESSONS, $10, Noon to 1 p.m., GULKANA GLACIER HIKE, 7 a.m. to Call 361-6349. $10, Noon to 1 p.m., Chena Bend Chena Bend Golf Course, building 6 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building Golf Course, building 2092. Call 353- 2092. Call 353-6223. 4050. Call 361-6349. INSANITY CLASS, 5 to 6 p.m., Phys- 6223. ical Fitness Center, building 3709. FAMILY CANOE NIGHT, 5:30 to 7:30 VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT DAY, Call 353-7223. INSANITY CLASS, 5 to 6 p.m., Phys- p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, ical Fitness Center, building 3709. 4050. Call 361-6349. building 4050. Call 361-6349. MONDAY MOVIE MARATHON, 5 to Call 353-7223. 11 p.m., Warrior Zone, building 3205. GROUP CYCLING, 10 to 11 a.m., Call 353-1087. ZUMBA, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Physical Physical Fitness Center, building Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 3709. Call 353-7223. ZUMBA, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Physical 353-7223. Fitness Center, building 3709. Call ICE CREAM SKEDDADLE, 10 a.m. 353-7223. Thursday – 23rd to Noon, Physical Fitness Center, GROUP CYCLING, 6:30 to 7:30

that women encounter. The 2015 Women’s Equal- on the ACUs at all times. Commanders and lead- IN BRIEF ity Day Theme is “Celebrating Women’s Right to ers at all levels will ensure Soldiers and Civilians Vote.” Free refreshments will be provided, so come wear appropriate hearing protective devices any DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL EFFECTS out and share in the discussion during your lunch time they are exposed to hazardous noise. Find Anyone having claims against or who is indebted hour. For more information, contact Tora Henry, out more on Fort Wainwright’s webpage at www. to the estate of Sgt. Stanley Daniels, 28th Military EEO Manager at (907) 353-6917 or tora.r.henry. wainwright.army.mil/sites/local/fwa_pages/ Police Detachment, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artil- [email protected]. policyletters.asp. lery Regiment, may contact 1st Lt. Jacob Wilkins, 28th MP Detachment, 2-8 FA, Fort Wainwright, at NEW RAP CARD INVITATIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNA- (907) 361-1817. Fort Wainwright will launch an updated ver- MENT sion of its automated recreational access system, Open to all at all levels, the Fort Wainwright In- ACS’ 50th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION USARTRAK, July 20. The update will require all vitational Softball Tournament is July 31 through Join in as the community celebrates 50 years of current recreational access permit cardholders to August 2. Register your team at the Physical Fit- Army Community Service supporting our Soldiers re-register and obtain a new, free access pass for ness Center by July 27. Registration is $275 per and Families by promoting self-sufficiency, co- all recreation activities taking place on military team with a 24 team limit. For more information, hesive community and enhanced readiness. Cake land. After July 20, previously obtained access call 353-7294 or 353-7223. and popsicles for everyone Friday, July 24, from permits will no longer be valid. noon to 3 p.m. Bring your kiddos so that they can The upgraded system, found at usartrak.is- NATIONAL NIGHT OUT enjoy face painting, balloon animals, the bouncy portsman.net, will have the following benefits for Join North Haven for America’s Night Out house and more. Also, ACS has a new Facebook registered users: Faster and more reliable access Against Crime on July 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the page – check it out at www.facebook.com/ftwain- to online and telephonic users in determining IHG Holiday Inn Express on Santiago Avenue. wrightacs?ref=hl. which military lands are accessible to all forms National Night Out is designed to heighten crime of recreation; provide more areas accessible to prevention awareness, generate support for and SKEET RANGE CLOSURE recreation in Donnelly Training Area West; com- participation in local anti-crime programs and Due to a staff shortage, the Skeet Range is tem- municate training area road closures in real time strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-com- porarily closed until August 22. both online and telephonically and will allow for munity partnerships. Bring the family for an eve- training area check-in online, telephonically or by ning of games, prizes, live music and more! For JOBS smart phone. For more information, contact the additional information, call 356-7165. In search of a new job? Fort Wainwright is look- Fort Wainwright Natural Resource Office at (907) ing for you! Visit www.usajobs.gov for a full list- 361-9686 during normal business hours from 7:30 6TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING ing of federal jobs. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If no one is available to take your Tee off at 9 a.m. for the Fort Wainwright Fire- call, please leave a message and they will return fighter’s Association tournament, July 25. $90 per NATIONAL ICE CREAM APPRECIATION your call. person or $360 per team. Includes green fees, cart DAY AND ICE CREAM SKEDADDLE and barbeque after your round. To sign up, call In celebration of National Ice Cream Appreci- NEW FIRE PIT POLICY FOR FORT WAIN- 460-9036 or 590-4161. ation Day, July 17, the LFCAC (bldg. 1044) will WRIGHT be giving away free ice cream to DoD cardhold- New policy in place on use of fire pits on post. ers and their dependents from 5 to 7 p.m. Then Requesters can visit the Fire Prevention office, run off those calories in the Fort Wainwright Ice building 1049, apt. 9, Monday through Friday, 8 Cream Skedaddle 5k, July 18, starting at 10 a.m. in a.m. to 4 p.m. to acquire a permit for fire pit use the Physical Fitness Center parking lot. Bib pick- after receiving a safety briefing. For more informa- up and late registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and is tion, call 353-9164 or 353-9166. Find the new pol- $20. For more information, call 353-7223. icy letter, # 54, online at www.wainwright.army. mil/sites/local/fwa_pages/policyletters.asp. WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY WORKSHOP The EEO Office is hosting a Women’s Equali- ARMY HEARING PROGRAM ty Day Lunchtime Workshop on Tuesday, August Because of the potential for exposure to hazard- 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the first floor ous noise, Garrison Policy 58 has been issued. All conference room of bldg. 1045 (Murphy Hall). It’s Soldiers and Civilians will wear appropriate hear- a great opportunity to have an open dialog with a ing protection whenever they are exposed to haz- panel of women from our military and civilian com- ardous noise on all ranges, training areas and in munity regarding women’s equality, women in the all work places. Soldiers will wear an ear plug case workforce, and the many successes and challenges attached to the 1st belt loop to the right of center 7 July 17, 2015 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Eielson Air Force Base Friday – 17th Call 377-2269. Call 377-2178. ter, building 3335 Eielson AFB, Call HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2 (R), 7 377-4880 p.m., Ernie Walker Theater, building THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arc- BETTER BODY, BETTER LIFE, 11 3309 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269. tic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Baker Field House, PRE-DEPLOYMENT BRIEFINGS, 1 AFB, Call 377-1129. building 3343 Eielson AFB, Call 377- p.m., Airman and Family Readiness TEEN BREAK, 7 to 10:45 p.m., Youth 9355. Center, building 3125 Eielson AFB, Center, building 5313 Eielson AFB, Sunday – 19th Call 377-2178. Call 377-3194. CHENA HOT SPRINGS TRIP, 11 GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Noon to 4 a.m. to 7 p.m., Eielson Community p.m., Airman and Family Readiness 5-STAND SKEET SHOOT, 5 to 9 THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arc- Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, Center, building 3125 Eielson AFB, p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building tic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson Call 377-2642. Call 377-2178. 76392 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1232 AFB, Call 377-1129. STRANGE MAGIC (PG), 2 p.m., Er- Wednesday – 22nd Friday – 24th Saturday – 18th nie Walker Theater, building 3309 Ei- WOBBLE TRAP, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 TEEN BREAK, 7 to 10:45 p.m., Youth FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., elson AFB, Call 377-2269. p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building Center, building 5313 Eielson AFB, Eielson Community Center, building 76392 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1232. Call 377-3194. 3310 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2642. Monday – 20th CARDIO CLASS, 7:30 - 9 a.m., Bak- TOBACCO CESSATION, Noon to 1 THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arc- STYLIQUE BEAUTY SALON OPEN- er Field House, building 3343 Eiel- p.m., Fitness Center Health Promo- tic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson ING, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Base Ex- son AFB, Call 377-9355. tions Class, building 3343 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1129. change, building 3338 Eielson AFB, AFB, Call 377-9355. Call 372-3265. STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Baker Field House, ANGER MANAGEMENT, 2 to 4 p.m., SUMMER KIDS’ CRAFT, noon to 1 building 3343 Eielson AFB, Call 377- Mental Health Conference Room, p.m., Arts and Crafts Center, building 9355. building 3349 Eielson AFB, Call 377- 3335 Eielson AFB, Call 377-4880 4727. Tuesday – 21st THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSUR- REINTEGRATION BRIEFINGS, 9:30 Thursday – 23rd GENT (PG-13), 7 p.m., Ernie Walker a.m., Airman and Family Readiness ELEPHANT BANK KIDS’ CRAFT, Theater, building 3309 Eielson AFB, Center, building 3125 Eielson AFB, noon to 1 p.m., Arts and Crafts Cen-

IN BRIEF BOWLING ALLEY CONSTRUCTION later for their work day. This will help The current bowling alley parking lot offset some of the increased traffic flow will be closed to thru traffic until further during peak hours. This is an option 24-HOUR GYM ACCESS notice. Personnel will be posted on either and if used should first be approved by Baker Field House will now allow 24- side of the delivery route on Wabash Ave supervisors and leadership. The Securi- Hour Fitness Access to DoD CAC card to stop traffic when trucks enter and exit ty Forces Squadron will use all available holders, dependents over 18 years old the construction site. Delays should be resources to maximize the use of avail- and military retirees. All those who wish minor but drivers should plan according- able entry lanes. We thank you for your to utilize the designated area in the facil- ly. The speed limit in truck crossing zones patience and cooperation as we move ity after hours will be required to register is 10 mph. Construction is estimated to be through another successful construc- their CAC/Fitness Access Card and sign complete September 2016. tion season. a Statement of Understanding/Assump- tion of Risk Form. Dependents and re- CONSTRUCTION SEASON EIELSON OUTDOOR RECREATION tirees will be required to obtain a Fitness The construction season for Eielson Dreaming of that summer getaway? Access Card from the Baker Field House Air Force base is upon us. Along with Call 377-1317 or visit Outdoor Recreation. in order to gain access through the des- construction season comes additional ignated entrance. Program registration vehicle traffic through the Hursey Gate. LEAVE USE/LOSE 2015 UPDATE and Fitness Access Cards will be avail- Personnel entering the gate during peak This serves as a reminder that Air able through the Baker Field House be- traffic hours in the morning and midday Force members are now authorized to ginning in July. For more information can expect some delays at the gate. One carry a balance of 60 days of leave. For please contact the Baker Field House at way to mitigate delays is for personnel more information, call 353-9405. 377-1925. to either show up at the gate earlier or