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an edition of the Recycled material is used in the making of our ALASKA POST newsprint The Interior Military News Connection Vol. 7, No. 1 Fort Wainwright, Alaska January 8, 2016 Alaskan Soldier is a face of the Guard in his small rural community Sgt. Marisa Lindsay full-time Guardsmen in his home- served his state for 10 years as an U.S. Army National Guard town. infantryman who also performed Sallaffie’s Army story began military funeral honors and assist- More than 400 miles west of An- in 1980, when he decided to fol- ed in recruiting efforts, among oth- chorage lies Bethel, Alaska’s larg- low in his older brother’s military er duties. After separating from the est western community. Although footsteps. Following high school National Guard, Sallaffie, his wife, only accessible by air and water, graduation, he joined the active and their four children moved to approximately 6,000 residents U.S. Army as an infantry Soldier. the small village of Tuluksak to be call this city home. This includes Although he appreciated the mili- closer to family. the Alaska Army National Guard’s tary community, he separated after However, Sallaffie missed the full-time Bethel armory supply ser- his three year commitment and re- Army community. geant, Staff Sgt. Joseph Sallaffie, an turned to Bethel. “I especially missed the comrad- infantryman with Bravo Company, “Like any teenager, I didn’t re- ery and purpose behind working,” 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Air- alize what was good for me at the Sallaffie said. Staff Sgt. Joseph Sallaffie, center, an infantryman borne Regiment. time,” laughed Sallaffie as he de- In 2007, while employed as and supply sergeant with Bravo Company, 1st Bat- Sallaffie, an Alaska Native Yupik scribed his initial stint with the a maintenance worker at Tu- talion, 143rd Infantry Airborne Regiment, converses Eskimo from Bethel, has worn the Army. “But I came home to Bethel luksak School, Sallaffie met two with his commander, left, Capt. Walter Hotch-Hill, Alaska Army National Guard uni- and it gave me the opportunity to recruiters who were visiting during a reconnaissance tour of Tuluksak for the up- form, on and off, for more than meet my wife, Rachel, start a fam- students there. The recruiters coming Kuskokwim 300. Sallaffie, an Alaskan Native four decades. Over the course of his ily and become an Alaska Guards- were then Sgt. 1st Class Rodger Yupik Eskimo, initially enlisted in the U.S. Army in career, he has performed a variety man.” Morrison, who is currently Sallaf- 1980 and has had a military career that has spanned of duties, including his current role He enlisted with the Alaska four decades. (Photo by Sgt. Marisa Lindsay) as supply sergeant and one of five Army National Guard in 1986 and See RURAL on page 4

How the garrison works for you: Directorate of Plans, Train- ing, Mobilization and Security

Felicia Jackson Director of DPTMS

What does DPTMS really mean? It means that we are the Command and Con- trol (also known as C2) for the installation and Garrison Commander. What does this mean to you and how do we operate? Let’s begin by 2015: A Year in Review outlining areas of responsibil- Last year kicked-off with the Arctic Wolves of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team descending upon the desert that is the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. The decisive-action rotation was designed to test and validate ity within the the brigade’s full spectrum capacity to conduct a wide variety of mission sets. For more photos from 2015, see title. pages 6 and 7. (Photo by Spc. Corey Confer, 1-25 SBCT PAO) Plans – DPTMS is re- sponsible for Army needs Soldiers to get amped up for Prime Power developing the two most im- C. Todd Lopez age, especially among sergeants. installation must instead volunteer portant instal- “Based on natural attrition, we to transfer from their current MOS lation plans: the Emergency Management Some know how to replace a anticipate the MOS to have a short- into the 12P program. Plan and Anti-Terrorism Plan. These two light switch. They’re electricians. age at the entry level for sergeants,” Training for 12P lasts more plans lay out how we would respond to Others know how to wire up an Holland said. than a year, and takes place at a variety of incidents on the installation. entire basecamp. Those are 12P By the end of FY16, he expects Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The You name it, we have it, from flood, earth- “Prime Power production special- the career field to be short 12 ser- Army needs Soldiers to apply now quake, power outage, heat outage to insid- ists,” and the Army needs more of geants. For FY17, that shortage is to the career field to ensure conti- er threat. Our planning cycle is a contin- them in the training pipeline. expected to grow - to a projected nuity of noncommissioned officer, uous process. We are always reviewing, Soldiers trained in the Prime shortage of 39 sergeants. By FY18, NCO, leadership in the future. exercising and updating. Power production specialty de- he said, the career field expects a To apply for 12P, a Soldier must Training – The word training may be ploy, install, operate and maintain shortage of 45 sergeants. meet the minimum qualifications, deceiving, unlike the DPTMSs at other in- power generation and distribution “I anticipate the in call for 12P’s including Armed Services Voca- stallations within the lower 48, we do not assets in support of theater com- to remain through FY16,” Holland tional Aptitude Battery compos- have the responsibility of the ranges, Mis- manders. Inside the United States, said. ite scores of 110 on GT, 107 on sion Training Center, or Training Aid Sup- they are also part of the National Right now, the Army is accept- TECH, and 107 on ELEC. Soldiers port Center. Here at Fort Wainwright and Response Framework to provide ing applications from both special- must have also completed high down at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richard- power in places where the civilian ists and sergeants for reclassifica- school-level algebra and have a 70 son, those responsibilities fall within U.S. power grid has gone down due to tion into the 12P MOS, said James percent on the Basic Math and Sci- Army Alaska G3. So training is focused natural disasters. Bragg, chief of HRC’s Retention ence Test. more on civilian training requirements The Army has authorizations and Reclassification Branch. The year-long Prime Power and education. for 288 12P Soldiers in fiscal year “Currently, Soldiers approved School is broken into three ap- Mobilization – Fort Wainwright is 2016. In fiscal year 2017, the career for reclassification into MOS 12P proximately four-month segments. not a mobilized installation, however, we field will grow to 297 authoriza- may be entitled to a Tier 5 [$3,500 First is a four-month academic do have the responsibility for supporting tions, said Lt. Col. Scott L. Holland - $11,600] bonus upon success- period. Second is an operations deployments and redeployments of any Jr., the Engineer Enlisted Branch ful completion of training,” Bragg phase, where every Soldier learns kind. We assist with agency coordination, chief with U.S. Army Human Re- said. “In addition, Soldiers in the to operate a power plant safely. pre-deployment requirements and track- sources Command, or HRC. Today, rank of specialist are eligible for For the final phase of Prime ing movements, both incoming and out- the Army has 293 Soldiers in the promotion to sergeant upon gradu- Power School, Soldiers are split going. military occupational specialty, or ation under the Special MOS Align- up into different tracks, where Security – DPTMS is responsible for MOS. ment Promotion Program.” they will earn their additional skill Personnel Security, Information Securi- While the 12P career field ap- The 12P program does not accept identifier, or ASI, for 12P. Sol- ty and Industrial Security. This includes pears to be sitting pretty for now, Soldiers out of initial entry train- diers can earn the S2 mechanical background checks, acquiring security its small size makes it susceptible ing. Instead, Soldiers who want to to fluctuations in manning percent- control all the power on a military See POWER on page 8 See DPTMS on page 8

WEEKEND WEATHER BRIEF

The 1,000 mile 2016 Yukon Quest international sled dog race from Fairbanks to Whitehorse, Canada begins Feb. 6. This is one of those events that requires a community to make it work. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help out with what might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, visit www.yukonquest.com, send Friday Saturday Sunday an email to [email protected], or call 452-7954. As always, if Mostly clear. Highs Partly cloudy. Partly cloudy you have any other questions, call your garrison public affairs shop at 353-6700. 5 to 20 above... Highs in the Highs around 5 warmest over the teens. below hills. Lows around -15. 2 NEWS January 8, 2016 Fort Greely Army Medical Home Opens Tricare Brandy Ostanik Pharmacy MEDDAC-AK Public Affairs Copays Change Fort Greely residents cel- ebrated the official opening February 1 of the Fort Greely Army Medical Home during a rib- Tricare Public Affairs bon cutting ceremony, Dec. 15, in front of a standing Military pharmacies and room only crowd. Tricare Pharmacy Home De- The over 12,000-square- livery will remain the low- foot clinic opens as a pri- est cost pharmacy option for mary care facility offering Tricare beneficiaries when some Tricare pharmacy co- family medicine to Fort pays change in 2016. On Feb Greely active duty Soldiers, 1, most copays for prescription their family members, re- drugs at Home Delivery and tired members of the Del- retail network pharmacies will ta Junction community, as increase slightly. well as VA administration The 2016 National Defense for Veterans. The clinic, Authorization Act (NDAA) staffed with 11 personnel, requires Tricare to change its is equipped with a radiol- prescription copays. All drugs ogy lab, four exam rooms, at military pharmacies, and a medication dispensary, a generic drugs through Home laboratory for running rou- Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting – The Fort Greely Army Medical Home was officially opened Delivery, are still available at tine bloodwork, and patient during a ribbon cutting ceremony, Dec. 15. The opening marks the first full functioning clinic at no cost to beneficiaries. Co- administration to include Fort Greely since 1995. From left to right: Fort Greely Command Sgt. Maj. Bradley Cope, Fort pays for brand name drugs patient travel assistance. Greely Commander Lt. Col. Detrice Mosby, U.S. Army Alaska Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Gard- through Home Delivery in- “Today marks the day ner, U.S. Army Commanding General Maj. Gen. Bryan Owens, U.S. Army Space and Missile crease from $16 to $20, for up your new Army Medical Defense Command Commanding General Lt. Gen. David Mann, Medical Department Activity to a 90-day supply. At retail Home will begin providing –Alaska Commander Col. Lisa Toven and Medical department Activity – Alaska Command Sgt. pharmacies, generic drug co- high quality, safe, acces- Maj. Uriah Popp. (Photo by Brandy Ostanik, MEDDAC-AK PAO) pays go from $8 to $10, and sible health care and out- brand name drug copays go standing service,” said Col. “I would personally like we have to you, Fort Greely, U.S. Army Alaska, Medical from $20 to $24 dollars, for Lisa Toven, commander of to thank Lt. Gen Mann, and helping you to be suc- Department Activity Alaska up to a 30-day supply. Co- Medical Department Activ- whose vision was for our cessful in the completion of and Tricare Regional Office pays for non-formulary drugs ity – Alaska, which over- medical clinic and staff your mission,” said Mann. representatives are all in- and for drugs at non-network sees the clinic. members to be a beacon of Both Mann and Toven strumental to the success pharmacies will also change. The opening of the clin- hope, comfort, and securi- recognized the joint efforts of this project.” Beneficiaries can save up to ic marks the culmination ty and to provide the high- necessary to open the facil- Prior to the opening of the $208 in 2016 for each brand of a vision Lt. Gen. David est standard of care, while ity. clinic, beneficiaries need- name prescription drug they Mann, commanding gener- maximizing patient safety “It truly took a team ef- ing medical attention either switch from retail pharmacy to al for U.S. Army Space and right here at Fort Greely.” fort from so many organi- traveled the 100 miles to Home Delivery. Home Deliv- Missile Defense had while Mann also spoke to those zations to be able to open Fort Wainwright to receive ery offers safe and convenient touring the installation in in attendance regarding the the Fort Greely Army Med- care at Bassett Army Com- delivery of your prescription 2014. importance of the clinic to ical Home so quickly,” said munity Hospital or received drugs right to your mailbox. In her address to the the Fort Greely community. Toven. “U.S. Army Instal- care from a civilian provider To see the new Tricare phar- audience, Toven thanked “We have spent a lot of lation Management Com- in the Delta Community. macy copays, learn more about Mann for his vision and as- money to help take care of mand, U.S. Army Medical the Tricare Pharmacy benefit, sistance in garnering sup- all of you, and I want you to Command, Western Re- or move your prescription to port for the project. know the commitment that gional Medical Command, Home Delivery, visit www.tri- care.mil/pharmacy. Nutrition Corner MEDDAC Minute Nutrition 101 cholesterol intake or their waistline. Did you know that only 75 percent They are a great substitute for meat! Emergency: 911 Wellness Center is open for appoint- of the people who set New Year’s res- When purchasing a Portobello, se- 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line: ments. With health assessments, olutions keep them after the first week lect plump, firm and solid mushrooms. 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Stratotanker fleet in the sible, in large part, be- The captain said her world of more than 40 cause of the Airmen of Airmen give aircrews aircraft valued at rough- the 340th EAMU who the capability to provide ly $2 billion. often work up to 12-hour the fuel needed for many The unit is respon- shifts repairing aircraft. different types of air- sible for ensuring each “Working 12-hour power across the region. aircraft is mission days in the heat can be “From bombers and ready and must quick- grueling and physically fighters to [intelligence, ly fix any mechanical taxing,” said Senior Air- surveillance and recon- problems the planes man Michael Charlton, naissance] and other re- may have. The unit a 340th EAMU KC-135 fuelers across sister ser- has more than 350 me- crew chief from Van- vices and our coalition chanics assigned serv- couver, Washington. partners, we keep the ing in a variety of spe- “It’s worth it though mission going,” Womble cialties from hydraulics because we are working said. to guidance systems. Senior Airman Reid Nixon, left, a 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance on the KC-135 which KC-135 maintain- One of those me- Unit hydraulics journeyman from Odenton, Md., and Senior Airman Michael impacts so many oth- ers perform a variety of chanics, Senior Airman Velazquez, a 340th EAMU hydraulics journeyman from Rochester, N.Y., join er airframes, our sister maintenance work to Christopher Herrera, a a small team of hydraulics specialists as they install a multi-purpose refueling services and coalition keep the plane flying. 340th EAMU guidance system on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 30. The partners.” Herrera shared some and control avionics system allows the aircraft to refuel any plane supporting Operation Inherent Capt. Kelly Womble, of his most challenging specialist from Pensac- Resolve. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman) the 340th EAMU of- moments working on ola, Fla., said he enjoys ficer-in-charge from the aircraft. working on the KC-135. said. “It’s a great feeling on our refuel capabilities fueled hundreds of air- Cookeville, Tenn., said “The most challeng- “Every time I fix a jet because my job makes to accomplish their mis- craft from 19 nations, that without the KC-135 ing job I had was trou- there is a sense of ac- an impact around the sion.” including Jordan, Aus- maintainers these air- complishment,” Herrera world. Other aircraft rely In 2015, KC-135s re- tralia and France as they craft wouldn’t be flying. See KC-135 on page 5 Air National Guard A year behind me Airman 1st Class Cassandra Whitman director retires 354th Fighter Wing Maj. Elizabeth Kreft Public Affairs Air National Guard Readiness Center The decision to join the Air Force came after Air Force Lt. Gen. a long family discussion Stanley E. Clarke, direc- and personal reflection. tor of the Air National My husband, Mitch, Guard and a strong ad- joined the Air Force in vocate of the Total Force 2013. We were engaged Continuum as well as before he decided that the State Partnership the Air Force would Program, retired Dec. 18 provide him opportuni- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cassandra Whit- after more than 34 years ties to learn new things, man, a 354th Fighter Wing public affairs pho- of military service. make money and pro- tojournalist, takes photos, Aug. 4, during RED During the ceremo- Former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Mose- vide for us. FLAG-Alaska 15-3, at Eielson Air Force Base. ny at the Air National ley pins the Distinguished Service Medal on Lt. Gen. After we moved to Ei- Whitman is approaching the one year mark in the Guard Readiness Center Stanley E. Clarke III during the former’s retirement elson in July 2013, Mitch Air Force and reflected on how her decision to join at Joint Base Andrews, ceremony at the Air National Guard Readiness Cen- was busy working and the military has positively affected her life. (Photo Md., former Air Force ter, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 18. Clarke is the learning new things to by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel) Chief of Staff General T. 15th director of the ANG and retired after 34 years better himself at his job Michael Mosley led the of service. (Photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston) every day. In September I took my results en- he offered me a photo- ceremony and compli- 2013, I started to think, velope proudly to my re- journalism job. I didn’t mented his friend and also pushed for contin- Turkey and NORAD. “what if I joined?” I cruiter when I returned know too much about it, fellow Airman. ued security coopera- As he spoke about spoke with my husband the following day and but I thought it would be “You are in the lineage tion. “We have bilateral the high points of his several times to discuss he told me I could have an awesome opportuni- of American Airmen... relationships that don’t career, Clarke recalled a what being a mil-to-mil almost any job I wanted. ty so I accepted. that flew in the Lafay- even exist inside the few poignant moments couple would be like. I We made my list, but On Dec. 28, 2014, I ette Escadrille, that flew State Partnership Pro- in the air and on the prayed every night for he told me it could take arrived at Basic Military with Mitchell ... that flew gram that we support,” ground. wisdom and comfort in months, maybe even up Training in Lackland with Chennault and the he told Congress. “An “I always wanted my decision. to a year to get the job I Air Force Base, Texas. Flying Tigers, and that example of that would to be a fighter pilot, I My Air Force jour- wanted. I was scared, nervous flew with the Tuskegee be what we do for the just wasn’t sure some- ney began May 1, 2014. In July, I got a phone and tired. I had difficult Airmen up the Italian air forces of Iraq – we’re one would give me the I went to the recruiter’s call offering me a bio- flights, and because of peninsula into southern doing the training for chance,” he said. “I office in Fairbanks and medical job – a phone that, five other trainees Germany,” said Mosley. the C-130J’s...and the can vividly recall fly- he told me he could call that I missed due to and I arrived late. By the “You’ve left that lega- F-16 foreign training is ing at 100 feet over the have me on a plane to working. I got home that time we were assigned cy with [us] all... you’re all done at Tucson, [Ar- swamps of Carolina in Anchorage to take the night, made dinner for squadrons, received a pro and your family izona], by the Air Na- brand new A-10s, and Armed Services Voca- my husband, and when our briefings, found our made this possible.” tional Guard.” squeezing the trigger on tional Aptitude Battery he got home I cried. I bunks and closed our As the Air National Members of General a 30mm cannon for the test and swear in by the thought I missed my eyes, the sound of reveil- Guard Director, Clarke Clarke’s immediate staff first time. And I can still following week. chance at something le played and I was star- was responsible for said one of the most play scenes in my head On May 6, I arrived amazing. tled awake. formulating, develop- important legacies the of avoiding anti-aircraft at the Military Entrance Little did I know, God The second week ing and coordinating director would want to artillery over Iraq in Processing Station in had a bigger plan for me. in, I started having my all policies, plans, and be remembered by is F-16s.” Anchorage, took my A couple weeks later, I doubts. The “why did I programs affecting the his commitment to the The command pilot, ASVAB and swore in to got another phone call. do this” and “what was more than 105,700 Total Force Continuum who accumulated 4,000 join the world’s greatest This time, I was pre- Guard members and concept and his “Ready hours in various air- Air Force. pared. I answered and See YEAR on page 5 civilians in more than Airmen” initiatives. craft, including the A-10 89 flying wings and 175 To accomplish these Thunderbolt II, the F-16 geographically separat- goals, General Clarke Fighting Falcon and the ed units across 213 lo- worked closely with Sec- C-26 Metroliner, said cations throughout the retary of the Air Force, he stayed in the service 50 States, the District of Deborah Lee James for multiple decades be- Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Air Force Chief cause he “loved the peo- Guam and the Virgin Is- of Staff General Mark ple of the Air Force and lands. Welsh. During his re- the Air National Guard.” The broad swath of tirement speech, Gener- “The Air Force took responsibility was a bur- al Clarke thanked them me places I would have den General Clarke took both; “No component of never had the opportu- on with great apprecia- any service, at any time nity to go otherwise,” he tion. When he testified in history has had a bet- said. “Not all the mem- before Congress earlier ter friend as a service ories have been good in 2015, Clarke noted secretary than Debbie ones...I’ve touched the the Air Guard supports James... and you two are flag-draped caskets at combatant command- tremendous advocates Bagram, and I’ve been ers around the globe, of the Total Force.” at Dover to watch them and continues to be a Clarke began his Air come home. However, “proven choice” for the Force career in 1981 the good memories out- war-fighting operations when he was named a number the bad...and [I they support. distinguished gradu- have] too many bless- “We have...consis- ate of the University of ings to count.” tently deployed mem- Georgia ROTC program. General Mosley took bers of the Air National He joined the Alabama time during his speech Guard,” Clarke said. “In Air National Guard in to share a powerful tale fact, over 2,000 are de- 1991, and went on to that he said highlights ployed today across the serve in multiple joint “the leadership and globe doing a variety of positions, including the strength of the entire operations.” Senior Defense Official During his tenure, he and Defense Attaché to See GUARD on page 5 4 NEWS January 8, 2016

gling military life and my fam- words, and Sallaffie helps show the ily,” expressed Sallaffie. “As Army Guard’s commitment to the Rural: Bethel Soldier Rachel and I grew together, we residents of rural Alaska, especial- really began to see it as a joint ly during times of need,” explained villages.” Continued from page 1 mission to help military members Morrison. “He and Rachel are in- Morrison said Sallaffie is who and families, and support the com- credible assets to the community -fie’s first sergeant, and then locals reach out to when they think munity as Guard representatives.” and our organization, and as we Master Sgt. Richard Hildreth, who of or have questions for the Alaska The Sallaffies’ partnership and drive the rural Guard initiative, his is currently the senior enlisted ad- Army National Guard. efforts are a valuable and important presence is vital to what we are try- visor for the Alaska National Guard. “Staff Sgt. Sallaffie’s Bethel pres- service to the Guard and the local ing to achieve.” “If it wasn’t for them coming out ence has been an enormous help to community, said Morrison. The Alaska Army National Guard to the school and speaking with me, me and our first sergeant,” said Sal- Last summer, after evacuations has plans to train and conduct out- I probably wouldn’t be here in the laffie’s company commander, Capt. of more than 70 residents of Crook- reach campaigns for this upcoming Guard today,” beamed Sallaffie. Walter Hotch-Hill, who works on ed Creek and Aniak were ordered, year in rural Alaska, as a part of “I love my job, and I love working Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson each of the evacuees were account- Alaska Governor Bill Walker’s rural and representing the military in my in Anchorage. “He takes it upon ed for at the Bethel armory. While Guard initiative. For example, next community.” himself to go above and beyond his most were able to stay with in Beth- month, the Guard is supporting The family moved back to Bethel regular duties. And he has become el with family and friends, 45 were the Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race in 2008 and Sallaffie has been full- that line of communication for us sheltered at the armory where the in conjunction with cold weath- time as the Bethel armory supply to Bethel, its residents and outlying Sallaffies provided cots, blankets er training and holding an Alaska sergeant for the past three years. communities.” and food. Army National Guard open house at Locals are familiar with the armory, Sallaffie works alongside his wife, Last month, Sallaffie was the Na- the Bethel armory. and they know Sallaffie as a face of who is currently the southwestern tional Guard point of contact after “We see the importance of our the Guard in the community. regional area family support co- a fire raged through the Kilbuck work here at the Bethel armory,” “[Staff Sgt.] Sallaffie is so much ordinator for the Alaska National School building. He secured ap- concluded Sallaffie. “It has boosted more than a supply sergeant,” Mor- Guard. They enjoy serving the com- proval through official channels to the trust locals have for the Guard, rison said. “He has a Bethel back- munity of Bethel and nearby villag- offer temporary space in the armory and strengthened valuable relation- ground, he speaks Yupik, his wife is es together. for classes if needed. ships.” from Tuluksak, and they are heavily “It was hard at the beginning, jug- involved within Bethel and nearby “Actions speak louder than History Snapshot: Hangar 5

L. Amber Phillippe Landscape Historian, DPW

On May 26, 1945 smoke was seen emanating from birch- wood hangar number 5, locat- ed along the south side of the twin runways of Ladd Field. When the fire department ar- rived at the site 20 minutes lat- er, the building was engulfed in flames. Despite the efforts of the fire department, the water supply failed just as it was be- ginning to look like the hangar might be saved. Ultimately, the hangar was a total loss. Inves- tigations conducted afterward revealed that the fire appeared to have started spontaneously through a linseed oil soaked mop stored in one of the han- gar’s classrooms.

Fort Wainwright Installation Operations Center Cannabis Staff Report to respond to a variety of incidents is DPTMS encompassed in the Installation Emer- club added to gency Management Plan (IEMP). No Have you ever wondered what goes team can plan for every possible scenar- off-limits list on behind the scenes during an incident io and combination of factors that affect or natural disaster? At Fort Wainwright, an individual incident. For example, a Staff report one of the key players behind the scene power outage in January is a lot more Fort Wainwright PAO of any incident on post or affecting post involved around here than a power out- is the Fort Wainwright Installation Op- age in June. Several factors affect how a Effective immediately, erations Center or IOC. Honchoed by baseline plan may be modified to suit a The Higher Calling Club, Mrs. Felicia Jackson and her team from particular incident with its own unique 301 1st Avenue, Fairbanks, the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mo- set of factors. However, the IEMP does Alaska 99701 is temporar- bilization, and Security (DPTMS), the have baseline plans for what are consid- Fort Wainwright IOC serves as the hub ered “all hazards” that could possibly ily off-limits to all United of information and synchronization. affect us. These plans serve as a guide States Army Alaska Sol- Depending on the type of incident, and a foundation to build upon during diers and Airmen. the members of the IOC Team include a real-world incident. Using this base- This establishment representatives and leadership from line, the IOC Team brings in various ex- joins a list of other local a variety of garrison directorates and pertise to come up with incident-specif- businesses that have been staff sections, Bassett Army Commu- ic recommendations for action and then previously outlined by the nity Hospital, the Logistics Readiness tracks and resources these actions until Relax…we’ve got this. Core members USARAK commanding Center, AAFES, the Commissary, the the incident is resolved. of the IOC, Dan Gilson and Krista Paul, general as off-limits due to American Red Cross, the Armed Forces take a breather between tough, analytical For those of you who may be familiar their association with syn- YMCA, MAC Credit Union, and sever- with the NIMS construct, Fort Wain- tasks. (Courtesy photo) thetic cannabinoid com- al other agencies as required. Each of wright uses a hybrid version of this for these IOC Team members has complet- incident command. The Directorate agencies on and off the installation, such pounds, marijuana and/or ed baseline training under the Federal of Emergency Services generally leads as the Fairbanks EOC, the Bureau of paraphernalia intended to Emergency Management Agency’s Na- the on the site incident command post Land Management/Alaska Fire Services, facilitate the use. For the tional Incident Management System and organizes the emergency services the Fairbanks North Star School District, complete list, see page 9. (NIMS) and several members attend response while the IOC Team coordi- and the FBI, depending on the incident. Service members are on additional NIMS courses to build upon nates resources for the incident com- The IOC uses a variety of communi- notice that failure to ob- their incident management skills. Ad- mand post, informs the command (both cations tools to gather and share infor- serve this order may result ditionally, members like our Red Cross USARAK mission units and Garrison), mation and organize resources for the in disciplinary action un- incident response, including comput- representative bring specialized train- makes staff recommendations to resolve der the Uniform Code of ing and skill sets from their own orga- issues or prioritize resources, and gains ers, web-based collaborative forums, Military Justice (UCMJ). nizations. command decisions on plans of action phones, radios, and even a person de- Ms. Krista Paul, the Garrison Emer- in response an incident. Additionally, livering a message on occasion. During State laws do not change gency Manager, and Mr. Dan Gilson, the IOC Team coordinates and shares an incident, we share information with the fact that using mar- the Antiterrorism Officer, serve as core information with a variety of outside command posts locally on Fort Wain- ijuana continues to be a members of the IOC Team. Togeth- agencies and other operations centers wright, with U.S. Army Alaska Head- federal offense. The actual er they bring a combined expertise of depending on the nature of the incident. quarters on Joint Base Elmendorf-Rich- or attempted possession, over 40 years of emergency services These agencies include the U.S. Army ardson, with Installation Management use, sale, distribution, experience. The baseline plan for how Alaska Command Center, the Opera- Command - Pacific in Hawaii, and other manufacture, or introduc- tions staff at the Installation agencies and headquarters as required. tion onto any USARAK or Command - Pacific Region, During any incident, the response is joint military reservation a team effort from the emergency ser- and a variety of civilian in Alaska of any items or vices on the scene and logistics and re- source teams pushing support items to paraphernalia intended to an incident location to the command facilitate the use, manufac- teams and public affairs teams pushing ture, or refinement of any out information to the community. No substance prohibited by matter what the emergency or incident, Article 112a, UCMJ, para- rest assured that the IOC Team knows graph, 2a-d above or of how to work well with the collective paragraph 4-2 of the Army Fort Wainwright Team to ensure that Regulation 600-85 is pro- resources are organized to take care of hibited. the Fort Wainwright community. 5 January 8, 2016 NEWS Iceman in Action: Senior Airman Dion Edwards Airman 1st Class freedoms we have here in the it definitely gives me a lot of plish her own goals and set Cassandra Whitman U.S. Furthermore, it helps pride. the perfect example for me 354th Fighter Wing PAO me lead by example for my What is your favorite to follow, being whenever I younger siblings and family part of your job? Learning run into an obstacle in life to Rank and Name: Senior in general. to fix all the different types keep going strong and keep Airman Dion M. Edwards What moment/accom- of vehicles, as well as learn- my faith. She is my drive and Duty Title: Vehicular plishment as a member ing how they work. Before why I keep working hard ev- equipment maintenance me- of the Iceman Team are the Air Force, I didn’t know ery day to make something chanic, 354th Logistics Read- you most proud of and much about vehicles at all. of myself. iness Squadron why? Moving to the heavy Who inspires you and What’s your favorite Hometown: Pflugerville, shop and working summer why? My mother inspires part about being in Alas- Texas rebuild was something I re- me because she has faced ev- ka? The experience Alaska Why is serving in the ally didn’t want to do at first ery triumph and tribulation has to offer with beautiful Air Force important to because I was nervous. Now you can think of growing up scenery pretty much any- you? It gives me a chance to that I’ve experienced sum- and being a single mother where I go. I tell myself all represent my last name, as mer rebuild and have seen of three, while also being a the time if it was summer well as to be a part of some- the impact that all the snow full time student. Through here all year round, I’d live thing bigger than myself that trucks and maintenance ve- all the things she has faced, here the rest of my life. helps protect the people and hicles have all over the base, she has managed to accom- KC-135: Maintaining Year: Public Affairs Continued from page 3 Continued from page 3 bleshooting a satellite aircraft had an auto- time something breaks, I thinking” questions started creep- were no available spots for my job triangulation switch- pilot failure,” Herrera we have guys out there ing in. I missed my husband, and I at that time, so I tried to make the ing malfunction, which said. “I fixed it, which fixing whatever may be wanted to go home, but I didn’t. I best of the orders I received to Joint would not allow the air- allowed the aircraft to wrong. It can get very reminded myself why I joined and Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alas- craft to display accurate take-off on time. I felt hot on the flightline that my husband would be waiting ka, 400 miles from my husband. GPS data to the pilot,” a great sense of accom- and our Airmen are out for me on graduation day. At the last minute, an Airman Herrera said. “This was plishment knowing the there for four or five I pushed through the rest of BMT from the class behind me received caused by a bad ground- jet would refuel fighters hours, sometimes lon- with the encouragement of my hus- orders to Eielson. He was willing to ing wire for a terminal over Iraq and support ger, working on aircraft band, family and fellow trainees. switch his orders with mine, and my lug; it caused the jet to our ground forces.” trying to get them ready After BMT, I was headed to Fort military training leader pulled off a sense a channel mal- Master Sgt. Benjamin for their next flight. George G. Meade, Md., for technical miracle, getting the amendment to function and wouldn’t McCullough, the 340th “Our rates for losing training. the orders made in time for me to switch to the backup EAMU air tasking order sorties based on main- Being a mil-to-mil couple is a leave. I was finally heading back to system. After 72 hours production superinten- tenance not being ac- challenge all in itself. Being gone for Eielson to be with my husband. of troubleshooting, we dent from Ripon, Calif., complished are also in- finally fixed it.” said he’s proud of his credibly low and that’s another four months of training was Reflecting on the last five months Herrera also fixed an team. due to their diligence starting to take its toll on our rela- here as a photojournalist, just a issue with a KC-135’s “They make the mis- and hard work,” he con- tionship. We hit rocky patches and week away from my one-year anni- autopilot feature. sion happen day-in and tinued. “I’m very proud both of us shed many tears along versary in the military, I couldn’t be “I remember one day-out,” he said. “Any of them.” the way. Still early in our marriage, more proud of the life I chose. we had hit that place everyone said From being mil-to-mil and facing would come. months of separation for training This struggle, along with the pres- and temporary duty assignments, to sure I put on myself to do well in meeting the wonderful Airmen and tech school, started to weigh heavy mentors I have in my office, I have on my shoulders and my heart, but had one heck of a year. I made it through this time with the Through the ups and downs, the help of my wingmen and friends I good and the bad, the friends I have made along the way. made and the friends I have lost, I In July 2015, I finally graduated can say without a doubt that I made tech school. Although my husband the best decision of my life. is stationed here, I was told there

Senior Airman Michael Velazquez, a 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit hydraulics journeyman from Rochester, N.Y., turns on the center wing boost pumps inside the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker after installing a multi-purpose refueling system on the aircraft at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 30. Velazquez and several Airmen from the 340th EAMU hydraulics team installed the system on the aircraft so the plane can refuel any airframe supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman) Guard: Director retires Continued from page 3 Clarke family.” Clarke volunteered to years of leadership and “This story begins in deploy to finish the job, mentorship. the spring of 2002; I and set up a “beautiful- “He is an insightful, was told to put together ly-executed piece of a thoughtful and very dy- what would be the deci- very complicated cam- namic leader,” General sive strike at the regime paign,” which included Michael Taheri, ANG which would be the air flights across the Had- Readiness Center com- campaign [in Iraq],” itha dam and support- mander, said of Clarke. Mosley said. “I asked ing special operations “He’s often quiet, and Sid to join us in this... forces. you wouldn’t know it, because he and I have “The lives you’ve but the wheels are al- had several experiences touched and the lives ways turning, so when through weapons school you’ve saved, some of he does speak, he speaks and a variety of other them don’t even know with the kind of mea- places, and I trusted you saved – some of sured thoughts that are him.” them don’t even know always one step ahead He said then-Colo- you saved them,” Mos- of where I wish I could nel Clarke led an effort ley told Clarke, “And have been before I start- to build a mock-up of some of them, as we ed talking to him.” the Iraq western front enter the holidays and General Clarke’s re- at Nellis Air Force Base the Christmas season, placement has yet to be ranges to meet the Pres- in Australia and in the named; the new director ident’s intent for the UK, some of those folks will be recommended crucial mission. are with their families by the Secretary of the “The SECDEF and and their kids and their Air Force and approved President were happy grandkids today be- by Congress. Until that with Sid’s plan, which cause of you. And that’s person is selected, Major says a lot,” Mosley said, kind of a big deal.” General Brian Neal, pre- “And then I told him he In total, more than 90 viously appointed as the was going to command general officers, as well deputy director of the the effort. It was not as hundreds of former Air National Guard, will a leap of faith for me. coworkers and friends serve as the acting Air I knew, and Sid knew attended the ceremony National Guard Director. what was at stake.” to show their gratitude He explained that for General Clarke’s 6 2015 January 8, 2016

Battle Dawgs carry their musher and his message to Nome Hundreds gathered for the 2015 Iditarod restart on Monday, March 9, at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. Seventy-eight mushers and their teams of 16 canine athletes were set to traverse more than 1,000 miles of rugged Alaskan terrain for love of sport, bragging rights and the $70,000 purse. Battle Dawgs Racing owner, operator and six-time Iditarod musher, Rick Casillo, #52, partnered with sponsor Alaska’s Healing Hearts (AHH) to provide year-round outdoor rehabilitative programs for Alaska’s battle wounded and weary military and their families. (Photo by Brian Schlumbohm, Fort Wainwright PAO)

Birch Hill ‘plunges’ into spring Soldiers and family members took the Polar Plunge into frigid waters during the annual Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard March Madness event on Fort Wainwright, March 29. The Polar Plunge was but one activity in the day full of fun. Keep an eye out for information about the 2016 event. (Photo by Teresa White, Fort Wain- wright PAO)

Yukon Quest champion shares ‘a little piece of Alaska’ with military families Renowned Alaska dog musher Brent Sass of Wild and Free Mushing brought smiles to hundreds of faces during the Mush Madness event, March 28, at the Fort Wainwright North Haven Community Center where he gave free dog sled rides to excited military members and their families. (Photo by Teresa White, Fort Wainwright PAO) Fort Wainwright sizzles with tasty Top Chef Competition Cooking teams were ready to impress the judges during the entrée round of Fort Wainwright’s first Top Chef Competition, May 8, where 3-21 Infantry took top honors in all categories. Far left: Sgt. Oscar Portillo, NCOIC of the winning 3-21 Infantry team, beams confidently after the appetizer round. “Just wait until they try our dessert,” he said. (Photo by Sherman Hogue, Fort Wainwright PAO)

Fighting Fire UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief SGT Phillip Peter with 1-207th Aviation, Alaska Army National Guard, leans out for a better view to guide pilots Fort Wainwright celebrates 50/75/240 to wildfire flare-up areas Fort Wainwright hosted more than 2,000 people, June 13, at its biggest event of during water bucket mis- the year, which opened with the 50th Vietnam War Commemoration and Thank sions near Tok, June 26, You Parade. The 50/75/240 event welcomed home Vietnam veterans and cel- in support of the United ebrated the 75th Anniversary of Ladd Army Airfield and the 240th birthday of States Bureau of Land the United States Army. There were various games and activities, food vendors Management Fire Ser- and information booths. Revelers enjoyed live music by Andrew McMahon in the vices. (Photo by Sher- Wilderness and the 9th Army Band, a beer garden, antique car show, historical man Hogue, Fort Wain- uniform and aircraft displays, and much more. (Photo by Sherman Hogue, Fort wright PAO) Wainwright PAO) 7 January 8, 2016 2015

Pacific Pathways Soldiers from 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infan- try Division, participated in exercise Orient Shield, an annual exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. After nine days of training, the Fort Wainwright Soldiers headed to South Korea for more live-fire training. Not all work and no play, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force hosted a spir- ited welcome party to start Orient Shield 2015. This event supports one of the 1-25 SBCT brigade commander’s objec- tives to build strong and lasting personal and organizational RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3 officially begins at Eielson friendships. Our Soldiers had the unique opportunity to go A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from on a cultural tour around the Sendai area, take a crack at the Eielson Air Force Base flightline, Aug. 10, as part of the first simulated combat sortie of RED sumo wrestling and got a lesson in the art of paper folding FLAG-Alaska 15-3. The Aggressors participated as opposing forces during this Pacific Air Forces known as origami. (Photo courtesy of 1-25 SBCT) commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simu- lated combat environment. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Johnson)

Boo to the Flu More than 1,500 ghosts, princesses and superheroes flooded Bassett Army Community Hospital, Oct. 30, for the fourth annual ‘Boo to the Flu’ event. What Apaches began as a Family Readiness Group trick-or-treating activity over seven years ago for Medical Department Activity – Alaska staff and family members, has now The first two AH-64 Apache helicopters for U.S. Army Alaska’s Aviation Task turned into a full-blown, community-wide event that offers trick-or-treating, health Force arrived at Ladd Army Airfield, Aug. 18. The helicopters were destined for education, flu shots and a haunted house. (Courtesy photo) the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. The battalion will consist of 24 Apache helicopters, with the rest arriving by this April. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ricardo Zamora, 1-25 ARB) Operation Warmheart sup- ports Eielson residents Eielson Icemen and family members build Thanks- giving baskets in the Commissary as part of Opera- tion Warmheart, Nov. 19, at Eielson Air Force Base. Food donations from Service members, civilians, First Sergeant Council members and Corvias Mili- tary Living enabled first sergeants and supervisors to feed Eielson Airmen and family members for Thanksgiving. (Photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)

Iceman team wins 21st An- nual Commanders’ Cup Leadership from the 354th Fighter Wing and mem- bers of the Iceman hockey team hold up the Com- manders’ Cup trophy at the Carlson Center in Fair- banks, Dec. 5. The Iceman hockey team won 4-2 over the Interior Alaska Army team, extending their winning streak to four. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Turner, 354th Fighter Wing PAO)

Tree Lighting Ceremony The 2015 Fort Wainwright Holiday Tree Lighting cer- emony took place Wednesday, Dec. 2, at the Physi- cal Fitness Center. Hundreds of families came for the Arctic Pegasus official lighting of the tree and stayed for games, raf- Operation Arctic Pegasus is U.S. Army Alaska’s annual joint exercise designed to test rapid-deployment and fles, a photo with Santa Claus (like this one with Fort readiness in the Arctic. Last year’s exercise marks the first time Strykers have ever been deployed above the Wainwright Garrison Commander Col. Sean C. Wil- Arctic Circle. A platoon of 40 Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat liams) and ice skating. (Photo by Brian Schlumbohm, Team “Arctic Wolves” deployed with four Stryker vehicles to Deadhorse, Alaska via United States Air Force Fort Wainwright PAO) C-17s, Nov. 3 and 4. (Photo by Capt. Richard Packer, U.S. Army Alaska PAO) 8 January 8, 2016 Army wrestlers take twelfth consecutive U.S. National Greco-Roman team title Robert Dozier largest Olympic trials quali- place Sgt. Ryan Mango, fifth In Women’s Freestyle, scheduled to go to Iowa. U.S. Army Installation Man- fying event for Greco-Roman place Sgt. Max Nowry and sixth WCAP athlete finisher Sgt. Sha- WCAP Soldiers provide a agement Command and freestyle wrestling, where place Sgt. Jermaine Hodge ron Jacobson scored for fifth positive impact on the Army’s up to seven athletes in various earned berths at the Iowa trials. place at 53 kg/116.5 lbs. and will mission. Along with other U.S. Army athletes won the weight classes can advance to In the Greco-Roman 66 advance to the Olympic trials. Olympic-caliber athletes such team trophy for the twelfth con- the Olympic trials. kg/145.5 lbs. weight class, Spc. 2008 Olympic bronze medalist as boxers and taekwondo ath- secutive year at the U.S. Senior On the way to the team title, Ellis Coleman defeated Patrick Sgt.Randi Miller finished sec- letes, these Soldiers assist with Nationals/Trials Qualifier in several WCAP Greco-Roman Smith of Minneapolis, Minn., ond at 69 kg/152 lbs; and 2015 instructing in the Modern Army Las Vegas, showing the world wrestlers won their individual with a score of 4-2 to earn his World bronze medalist Capt. Combative program. They have they will be strong contenders weight classes, qualifying them first-place trophy. Leigh Jaynes-Provisor finished also provided thousands of po- at the upcoming U.S. Wrestling to compete in the U.S. Olympic Other results in Greco-Ro- seventh at 63 kg/138.75 lbs. tential leads to Army recruiters Olympic team trials. Team Trials in Iowa City, Iowa, man include a third-place finish At the time of the tourna- by sharing their Olympic sto- Soldier-athletes from the April 9-10, 2016. at 75 kg/165 lbs. for Sgt. Justin ment, there were several Army ries and promoting the Army Army’s World Class Athlete In the 59 kg/130 lbs. weight Lester; a fourth-place finish at athletes who had already met in high schools and colleges Program, part of the U.S. Army class, Spc. Ildar Hafizov, Col- 85 kg/187 lbs. for Sgt. Lucas qualifying standards for the during Total Army Involve- Installation Management Com- orado Springs, Colo. won by Sheridan; and a second-place 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Tri- ment in Recruiting (TAIR) mand, competed as individuals medical default over teammate finish at 98 kg/215 lbs. for Sgt. als. These athletes were not re- missions. WCAP Soldiers have and together won the title with Sgt. Spenser Mango, securing Caylor Williams – all part of the quired to compete in Las Vegas. gone on to become recruiters, 67 points, beating runner-up his first-place trophy and ad- Colorado Springs, Colo. WCAP In Women’s Freestyle, 2005 drill sergeants, and members of New York Athletic Club by one vancing him to the Olympic team. World champion Staff Sgt. Iris the Rangers and Special Forces. point. trials. Army Soldiers competed in Smith at 75 kg/165 lbs. and in The Las Vegas competi- In Greco-Roman, second all three Olympic styles includ- Greco-Roman, Capt. John An- tion serves as the U.S. Nation- place Spenser Mango, along ing Greco-Roman; and Wom- derson at 85 kg/187 lbs. are al Championships and is the with his younger brother third en’s and Men’s Freestyle. among the pre-trials qualifiers

ter (IOC), fa- DPTMS takes pride in being the Chief of Plans and Operations cilitating in- hub for questions or concerns re- – Mike Bonnell, 353-9436 DPTMS: Explained stallation garding Fort Wainwright and direct- Chief of Security – Stacy Seppi, wide events, ing you to the agency or Subject Mat- 353-6714 Continued from page 1 monthly Community Action Coun- ter Expert that can help. Emergency Management – clearances, providing training to cil, monitoring higher headquarters You can expect to see more arti- Krista Paul, 353-9757 the unit Security Managers, etc. We taskings, and exception to policies. cles in the future that further explain Plans – Maj. Gillogly, 353-9136 are not responsible for Physical Se- How does DPTMS help to gener- DPTMS responsibilities in more de- Operations & Training – Maj. curity (access control points, etc.), ate readiness? We do so by trying to tail. These will include the Instal- Plys, 353-6594 that function belongs to the Director- make things simpler, assisting with lation Operations Center, Orienta- Deployment/Redeployment – ate of Emergency Services. solving problems, providing and co- tion for New Employees, Emergency Cpt. Shamrell, 353-9411 Other functions that we are re- ordinating command guidance, and Management, Support for Pacific Anti-Terrorism – Dan Gilson, sponsible for include operating providing professional customer ser- Pathways, NTC, and so much more. 353-6094 Ladd Army Airfield, Department of vice. A lot of the time DPTMS can’t Many of you already have me on Airfield Manager –Robert Mar- the Army official photographs and always give the customer what they speed dial, however, anyone within cinkowski (Ski), 353-7022 coordination of garrison opera- need or want, but we can explain or DPTMS can assist. Here is our con- tions. Some specific responsibilities show why we do what we do and, tact information: include such things as activating whenever possible, assist with pro- Director – Felicia Jackson, 353- the Installation Operations Cen- viding services and education. 6612

a base camp, and as a vided commercial gen- they might, like States, result, they can reduce erator power - and was also benefit from the ad- Power: Looking for more the number of times the then able to shut down ditional college credits. base camp needs to have all those spot genera- Another reason, he Continued from page 1 the reasons he thought gines and two alterna- about going into 12P was tors, each of which pro- a fuel convoy come in to tors. While the unit had said, is the opportunity equipment maintenance for the college credits it duces 420 kilowatts of resupply. been, altogether, gener- to participate in disaster (power station) ASI; the offered after attending power. So a single MEP- “If I have this central ating 10,000 kilowatts relief. “It is very reward- S3 electrical equipment the Prime Power School 810 PPU can produce a power plant, I can turn of inefficiently-distrib- ing to go out and help maintenance (power house. Those credits are total of 840 kilowatts of up or down, on or off, uted power on its own, people in need. It’s very station) ASI; or the E5 something he said he power. these other engines, and it was really only using gratifying.” instrument mainte- had needed at the time Altogether, a Prime kind of scale it to the size about 2,800 kilowatts In the midst of an nance (power station) to further his chances at Power platoon could of the load we need,” of that power. Army drawing down ASI. promotion. bring about 3,360 kilo- States said. “So what “So we took off the in end strength, the William E. Montgom- As a 12P, States said watts of power to a base we do if we have a large grid 10 megawatts worth 12P career field, States ery, program manag- he’s been three times to camp, if need be. A reg- base camp and they are of generators,” he said. said, is not looking to er for the Prime Power Iraq, and has deployed ular home needs about running on tactical gen- “In one year’s time that lose any Soldiers - they School, said Soldiers around the United 5 kilowatts, he said. erators, we can put our would save them $10 are struggling to keep can get up to 38 college States for disaster relief An average sized base power plant in and get million in fuel,” he said. them, he said. Soldiers credits for completing “more times than I can camp, about 1,200 ser- a lot closer to what their With reduced fuel who make the move to the school. A total of 32 remember.” Disaster re- vice members, could be actual requirements are use, States said, there Prime Power may find of those credits come lief, he said, is one of the powered with one 18- for running engines.” are also reduced fuel more job security there. from nearby Lincoln other reasons he signed man Prime Power pla- When a base camp convoys. And finally, States University, located in up for the career field. toon, along with their gets really large, con- “The amount of fuel said, “the skills and Jefferson City, Missou- “For me, it’s interest- four PPUs. tractors can come in to we are using is so much knowledge Soldiers take ri. Lincoln University ing and rewarding to go States said that a unit provide even more pow- less, we are taking out away after having done adjunct professors teach out and restore power of combat Soldiers who er - and Prime Power convoys - and that’s less this job transition great the entire curriculum to a city that’s lost pow- are going out to set up units remain behind to Soldiers on the road,” he to civilian life.” during the academic er to a hurricane or ice camp somewhere would manage that. Even in said. For Soldiers con- phase of Prime Power storms, something along initially make power this condition, 12Ps of- cerned about finding School. That phase in- those lines,” he said. for themselves using ten provide a valuable Four Great Reasons work after time in uni- cludes mathematics, ap- States said that in the tactical generators service of serving as the States said Soldiers form, he said, Prime plied physics concepts, the aftermath of nat- they bring with them. contracting officer reps might consider trans- Power can really electri- mechanical system en- ural disasters such as Such a unit might have to oversee the electrical ferring to the 12P career fy a resume. gineering and electrical Hurricane Katrina or multiple tactical gen- services that are being field for several reasons. Soldiers interested system engineering. Hurricane Sandy - both erators set up all over provided by the contrac- The first, he said, is that in applying to become a An additional six disasters where Army their camp, each power- tor. attending the school is Prime Power production hours of college credit 12Ps have been called ing a different function Energy security, and a “great educational op- specialist should contact is offered through the out to assist - Prime or tent, for instance. In efficient use of power is portunity. They have a their unit career coun- Army Education Sys- Power specialists were such a situation, each of a priority for the Army, lot of great instructors. selor for details on how tem for completing oth- instrumental in getting those generators would and it’s something States It’s a really good year of to make it happen. er portions of the Prime the lights back on. end up producing way said has been on the learning.” Power School. Addi- “When a natural di- more power than what minds of Prime Power For Soldiers who pass tionally, the American saster hits, they will help is required for the task Soldiers for a long time. the Prime Power School, Council of Education with doing assessments, to which it is assigned. Moving from tactical recognizes successful and installing back-up “They might have 100 power, which is set up completion of Prime generators to critical kilowatts or 200 kilo- by a unit, to what Prime Power School with their facilities such as hospi- watts, but they only use Power can provide, own 38 credits. tals, fire stations, water half of that power - but saves money, saves fuel, While there are small pumping stations, and that’s what they have. and reduces the need for pockets of 12P Soldiers waste water treatment That’s what they use. convoys. One example of throughout the Army, facilities,” he said. “The The generator has to be how a 12P unit stream- about 39 percent of 12P goes in, conducts an on to make power. So lined power delivery those assigned to the ca- assessment to see what even if they only have a happened at a location reer field will end up on size generator is need- couple of things on, they in al Asad, Iraq, States Fort Belvoir, Virginia; ed and where it needs to are using this large gen- said. 22 percent in Hawaii; 22 be hooked up, and you erator,” States said. “They were running a percent on Fort Bragg, check for where the fuel When such a unit re- lot of the power on spot North Carolina; and sev- would go. That’s one of alizes they will be on generation,” States said. en percent on Fort Bliss, the most satisfying jobs location for a while, In that location, multi- Texas. is to help people in need, and that the way they ple generators deployed and be able to install the are producing power is across multiple loca- Rewarding Career backup generators and inefficient, that’s when tions were generating Master Sgt. William restore power to critical States said Prime Power way more power than P. States serves as the facilities.” gets a call to come out what was actually need- battalion operations Prime Power Soldiers and assist. ed at the site. NCO in charge at the also hook up the juice A Prime Power unit “By troubleshooting 249th Engineer Battal- for commanders in de- can come in, set up a and fixing the grid that ion (Prime Power), at ployed locations, States central power plant for was there, we were able Fort Belvoir. He started said. He said a Prime an entire base camp, and to restore utility power in the Army as a heavy Power platoon could tailor the power generat- to those locations that equipment operator, bring to a base camp ed - and fuel consumed were running on spot but in 2000 he made four of their MEP-810 - for the actual needs of generation,” States said. the move to 12P, and “Prime Power units,” or the base camp, States At the site, 12P Sol- finished at the school in PPUs. Each MEP-810 said. They can reduce diers fixed underground 2001. PPU contains two en- fuel and power waste at cables that linked that States said one of unit to contractor-pro- 9 January 8, 2016 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Fort Wainwright Friday – 8th building 3452. Call 353-1994. INTERVAL CONDITIONING, 11:30 a.m. Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353- SIGN UP FOR BLUE NOSE LEAGUE. to 12:30 p.m., Melaven Fitness Center, 7223. Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building LUNCH TIME RECREATIONAL ICE building 3452. Call 353-1994. 3702. Call 353-2654. SKATING, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Physical INTRO TO BELAY, 5:30 pm to 7 p.m. Fitness Center Ice Rink, building 3709. LUNCH TIME RECREATIONAL ICE Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. Call SAC BGCA “FINE ART EXHIBITS”, 7 Call 353-7223. SKATING, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Physical 361-6349. a.m. to 5:30 p.m., School Age Center, Fitness Center Ice Rink, building 3709. building 4166. Call 361-7394. BASIC STRENGTH AND CONDITION- Call 353-7223. YOUTH SPORT PARENT MEETING ING, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness FOR INDOOR SOCCER, AND DEV. MOMMY AND ME MONTH, 10 a.m. to Center, building 3452. Call 353-1994. AFTERNOON FUN WITH HEAD-PIN SOCCER, 6 to 7 p.m., Youth Sports 1 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, BOWLING, 2 to 5 p.m., Nugget Lanes and Fitness, building 1049 #2. Call 353- building 3702. Call 353-2654. MONDAY MOVIE MARATHON, 5 to 11 Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353- 7482. p.m., Warrior Zone, building 3205. Call 2654. INTERVAL CONDITIONING, 11:30 a.m. 353-1087. Friday – 15th to 12:30 p.m., Melaven Fitness Center, BASIC STRENGTH AND CONDITION- MOMMY AND ME MONTH, 10 a.m. to building 3452. Call 353-1994. Tuesday – 12th ING, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness 1 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, GROUP CYCLING, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Center, building 3452. Call 353-1994. building 3702. Call 353-2654. BASIC STRENGTH AND CONDITION- and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Physical Fitness ING, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, DID YOU KNOW...INFORMATION Center, building 3452. Call 353-1994. 4:15 to 6:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness Cen- FAIR, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Exchange RESUME BUILDING 101, 9 to 10:30 ter, building 3452. Call 353-1994. (AAFES). Call 353-4227. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, a.m., North Haven Community Center 4:15 to 6:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness Cen- (South Post) Multi-Purpose Room. Call FRG LEADER TRAINING, 5:30 to 8:30 INTERVAL CONDITIONING, 11:30 a.m. ter, building 3452. Call 353-1994. 353-4337. p.m., North Haven Community Center to 12:30 p.m., Melaven Fitness Center, (South Post) Multi-Purpose Room. Call building 3452. Call 353-1994. SAC MOVIE NIGHT, 7 to 9 p.m., School SCREAM FREE PARENTING, 9 to 11 353-4332. Age Center, building 4166. Call 361- a.m., Army Community Service, building AFTERNOON FUN WITH HEAD-PIN 7394. 3401. Call 353-4227. SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES BOWLING, 2 to 5 p.m., Nugget Lanes SURVIVOR CONNECTION, 6 to 8 p.m., Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353- Saturday – 9th ROMP AND STOMP PLAYGROUP: Varies. Call 353-4004 for location. 2654. SNOWMACHINE SAFETY COURSE, JUMP, FROG, JUMP, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, Last Frontier Community Activity Center YOUTH SPORT PARENT MEETING AFTER SCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT, building 4050. Call 361-6349. - Playgroup Conference Room, building FOR VOLLEYBALL, 6 to 7 p.m., Youth 4 to 5 p.m., post library, building 3700. 1044. Call 353-7755. Sports and Fitness, building 1049 #2. Call 353-2642. SIGN UP FOR BLUE NOSE LEAGUE. Call 353-7482. Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building VOCATIONAL REHAB AND EDUCA- BASIC STRENGTH AND CONDITION- 3702. Call 353-2654. TION OVERVIEW, 10 to 11 a.m., Soldier Thursday – 14th ING, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness and Family Assistance Center, building AUTO SKILLS CENTER ORIENTATION Center, building 3452. Call 353-1994. SOCCER CLINIC, Ages 5-8 for Regis- 3414. Call 353-7322. CLASS, Two classes offered at Noon tered Participants 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m., Auto Skills, building 3730. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, Youth Sports and Fitness, building 1049 VMIS FOR FRGS, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Call 353-7436. 4:15 to 6:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness Cen- #2. Call 353-7482. Education Center, building 4391. Call ter, building 3452. Call 353-1994. 353-7438. GROUP CYCLING, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. GROUP CYCLING, 10 to 11 a.m., Phys- and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Physical Fitness LEAD CLIMBING SKILLS CLINIC, 5:30 ical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call LUNCH TIME RECREATIONAL STICK Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. to 7:30 pm, Outdoor Recreation, build- 353-7223. HOCKEY, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Physical ing 4050. Call 361-6349. Fitness Center Ice Rink, building 3709. ROMP AND STOMP PLAYGROUP: SOCCER CLINIC, Ages 9-14 for Reg- Call 353-7223. HOP ON POP, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Last Saturday – 16th istered Participants, 10:30 am to Noon, Frontier Community Activity Center - FAMILY ICE FISHING, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Youth Sports and Fitness, building 1049 BASIC STRENGTH AND CONDITION- Playgroup Conference Room, building Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. Call #2. Call 353-7482. ING, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness 1044. Call 353-7755. 361-6349. Center, building 3452. Call 353-1994. OPEN RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING, MOMMY AND ME MONTH, 10 a.m. to VOLLEYBALL FREE CAMP, Ages 5-8 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Physical Fitness GROUP CYCLING, 5 to 6 p.m., Physical 1 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, for Registered Participants, 9 a.m. to Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353- building 3702. Call 353-2654. 10:30 p.m., Youth Sports and Fitness, 7223. building 1049 #2. Call 353-7482. Sunday – 10th LUNCH TIME RECREATIONAL STICK BOARD GAME NIGHT, Warrior Zone, STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING HOCKEY, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Physical GROUP CYCLING, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., building 3205. Call 353-1087. ORIENTATION, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Fitness Center Ice Rink, building 3709. Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Melaven Fitness Center, building 3452. Call 353-7223. Call 353-7223. FAMILY FUN DAY, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Call 353-1994. Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING VOLLEYBALL FREE CAMP, Ages 9-14 3702. Call 353-2654. TRIVIA TUESDAY, 7 p.m., Warrior Zone, ORIENTATION, noon to 1 p.m., Melaven for Registered Participants, 10:30 a.m. building 3205. Call 353-1087. Fitness Center, building 3452. Call 353- to Noon. Youth Sports and Fitness, OPEN RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING, 1994. building 1049 #2. Call 353-7482. 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Physical Fitness Wednesday – 13th Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. POST NEWCOMERS. 9 a.m. to 2:30 TIME MANAGEMENT, 1:30 to 2:30 OPEN RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING, p.m., Last Frontier Community Activity p.m., Soldier and Family Assistance 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Physical Fitness OPEN RECREATIONAL HOCKEY, 4:15 Center - Ballroom, building 1044. Call Center, building 3414. Call 353-7322. Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. p.m. to 6 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, 353-7755 building 3709. Call 353-7223. AFTERNOON FUN WITH HEAD-PIN Sunday – 17th MOMMY AND ME MONTH, 10 a.m. to BOWLING, 2 to 5 p.m., Nugget Lanes BOARD GAME NIGHT, Warrior Zone, Monday – 11th 1 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353- building 3205. Call 353-1087. AUTO SKILLS CENTER ORIENTATION building 3702. Call 353-2654. 2654. CLASS, Two classes offered at Noon OPEN RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING, and 6 p.m., Auto Skills, building 3730. EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BASIC STRENGTH AND CONDITION- 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Physical Fitness Call 353-7436. ON CHILDREN, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 ING, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. p.m., Army Community Service, building Center, building 3452. Call 353-1994. SAC BGCA “FINE ART EXHIBITS”, 7 3401. Call 353-4227. OPEN RECREATIONAL HOCKEY, 4:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., School Age Center, BOUNCE HOUSE NIGHT, 5 to 7 p.m., p.m. to 6 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 4166. Call 361-7394. BUDDY CLIMB, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Out- Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. door Recreation, building 4050. Call building 1044. Call 353-7755. INTERVAL CONDITIONING, 11:30 a.m. 361-6349. to 12:30 p.m., Melaven Fitness Center, GROUP CYCLING, 5 to 6 p.m., Physical

purchased between Nov. 1 and Dec. Sunday at 10:30 a.m. 49er Club IN BRIEF 24. The Exchange’s standard policy Northern Lights Chapel is located 4625 Old Airport Way allows returns anywhere from up to on the corner of Rhineland and Luzon Fairbanks, AK 99709 MLK BIRTHDAY OBSERVANCE 15 to 90 days of purchase with a sales Avenue, building 3430. Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King receipt. The holiday return/exchange Club Show Girls Jr.’s legacy at the Fort Wainwright policy extends these terms through OFF-LIMITS 4625 Old Airport Way Physical Fitness Center, bldg. 3709, Jan. 31. Shoppers can also return The following establishments are Fairbanks, AK 99709 Thursday, Jan. 14, from 3 to 4:30 items purchased through shopmy- off-limits to military personnel as- p.m. Give to others in need – while at exchange.com at their nearest brick- signed or attached to Fort Wain- The Higher Calling Club the event, support the local communi- and-mortar Exchange. For more in- wright and Eielson Air Force Base 301 1st Avenue ty by participating in the non-perish- formation about the extended refund until further notice. Service members Fairbanks, AK 99701 able goods donation drive. An RSVP policy, shoppers can visit customer are on notice that failure to comply is requested no later than Jan. 13 to service at their nearest Exchange. may result in disciplinary action un- ARMY VS. AIR FORCE HOCKEY [email protected]. der the Uniform Code of Military Jus- GAME IN ANCHORAGE ARCTIC SERGEANT MAJOR tice (UCMJ). Military skaters will take to the COLA UPDATE ASSOCIATION MEETING AND ice at the Sullivan Arena this Satur- The Military Advisory Panel (MAP) FUNDRAISER Mr. Rock and Roll day from 2 to 4 p.m. to face off in the approved results for Alaska’s COLA. The Arctic Sergeant Major Asso- 1452 Cushman Street 3rd Annual Army vs Air Force Hock- Please note that all increases were ef- ciation monthly meeting will be held Fairbanks, AK 99701 ey Game. The two teams consist of fective Dec. 16 and are available in the Jan. 12 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. at the JBER-based Soldiers and Airmen, Jan. 1 LES. Decreases will take place Warrior Zone on Santiago Street, Mr. Rock and Roll II who not only represent their service in increments starting at 6 points on Fort Wainwright. All E7(P) and above 2016 College Road branches, but are also members of the Feb. 1 and the remaining points on are welcome to attend. Support the Fairbanks, AK 99701 Alaskan community. Doors open at 1 March 1. The approximate value of a group at their next fundraising event p.m. Admission and parking are free COLA point is $31 per month for the – a Commissary Bagger fundraiser on Smokin Deals and open to the general public. The typical Service member. More infor- Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the 2301 S. Cushman Street Army vs. Air Force Hockey Game is mation can be found at www.jber. Fort Wainwright Commissary. Fairbanks, AK 99701 offered in conjunction with the UAA af.mil/alcom/cola.asp, or call (907) Military Appreciation Game Saturday 552-4841. CHAPEL SERVICES Still Smoking Tobacco and Gifts at 7 p.m. at the Sullivan Arena. The Southern Lights 516 Old Steese Highway game is free for all military service JOBS Catholic Mass Fairbanks, AK 99701 members and their families with valid In search of a new job? Fort Wain- Sunday at 9 a.m. and Monday at military identification cards. The UAA wright is looking for you! Visit www. 6:30 p.m. The Smoke Shop Seawolves will face off against the Be- usajobs.gov for a full listing of federal Southern Lights Chapel is located 334 Old Steese Highway midji State University Beavers at the jobs. on the corner of Neely Road and Fairbanks, AK 99701 UAA Military Appreciation Game, 8th Street, building 4107. which will also feature military cere- EXTENDED REFUND POLICY Northern Lights The Scentz monies, competitions and the award- To give military shoppers peace of Divine (Liturgical) Service 1600 Block S. Cushman ing of the Army vs. Air Force Hockey mind this holiday season, the Army Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Fairbanks, AK 99701 Game trophy to the winning military & Air Force Exchange Service has Protestant Service team. extended its return policy for items 11 January 8, 2016 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Eielson Air Force Base

Friday – 8th CHENA HOT SPRINGS TRIP, Eielson THRIFTY TUESDAY, 4 to 9 p.m., Arctic THE LAST WHICH HUNTER (PG-13), THE VISIT (PG-13), 7 p.m., Ernie Walk- City Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson AFB, 7 p.m., Ernie Walker Theater, building er Theater, building 3309 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2642. Call 377-1129. 3309 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269. Call 377-2269. FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Ei- SHOOT SKEET AND TRAP, 5 to 9 p.m., CHENA HOT SPRINGS TRIP, Eielson THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arctic elson City Center, building 3310 Eielson Outdoor Recreation, building 76392 Ei- City Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson AFB, AFB, Call 377-2642. elson AFB, Call 377-1232. Call 377-2642. Call 377-1129. PAN (PG), 2 p.m., Ernie Walker The- Wednesday – 13th FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Ei- Saturday – 9th ater, building 3309 Eielson AFB, Call ANGER MANAGEMENT, 10 a.m. to elson City Center, building 3310 Eielson FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Ei- 377-2269. noon, Mental Health Conference Room, AFB, Call 377-2642. elson City Center, building 3310 Eielson building 3349 Eielson AFB, Call 377- AFB, Call 377-2642. SUNDAY BRUNCH, 10 a.m to 1 p.m. 4727. SNOW MACHINE TRIP, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Yukon Club, Call 377-5219 Outdoor Recreation, building 76392 Ei- SHOOT SKEET AND TRAP, 3 to 8 p.m., WACKY WEDNESDAY, 4 to 9 p.m., elson AFB, Call 377-1232 Outdoor Recreation, building 76392 Ei- Monday – 11th Arctic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson elson AFB, Call 377-1232 L.I.N.K.S., 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Mental AFB, Call 377-1129. FUN SHOOT, 3 to 8 p.m., Outdoor Rec- Health Conference Room, building reation, building 76392 Eielson AFB, BRIDGE OF SPIES (PG-13), 7 p.m., 3349 Eielson AFB, Call 377-4727. Thursday – 14th Call 377-1232 Ernie Walker Theater, building 3309 Ei- THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arctic elson AFB, Call 377-2269. RAINBOW BOWLING, 4 to 9 p.m., Arc- Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson AFB, Sunday – 17th tic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson Call 377-1129. GOOSEBUMPS (PG), 2 p.m., Ernie THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arctic AFB, Call 377-1129. Walker Theater, building 3309 Eielson Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson AFB, Friday – 15th AFB, Call 377-2269. Call 377-1129. FOOTBALL FRENZY, 4:30 p.m., 354 ROCKY V (PG-13), 7 p.m., Ernie Walk- CHENA HOT SPRINGS TRIP, Eielson Sportsbar, building 2225 Eielson AFB, er Theater, building 3309 Eielson AFB, City Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, MOOSE MOUNTAIN SKI TRIP, 19, Call 377-2736. Call 377-2269. Call 377-2642. 10am - 4pm and only $20 per person. The cost includes transportation. Call Tuesday – 12th THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arctic FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Ei- 377-1232 for more information *Weath- REINTEGRATION BRIEFINGS, 9:30 Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson AFB, elson City Center, building 3310 Eielson er Permitting* a.m., Airman and Family Readiness Call 377-1129. AFB, Call 377-2642. Center, building 3125 Eielson AFB, Call Sunday – 10th 377-2178. Saturday – 16th

Fitness Access Card and sign a State- container and place liquids in a plas- and Protestant worship services each IN BRIEF ment of Understanding/Assumption tic bag. Illegal drugs, liquids over 4 week and our multi-faith worship of Risk Form. Dependents and retir- ounces, sharp containers, needles, sy- center can support the needs of other FINANCE TIP ees will be required to obtain a Fit- ringes, batteries, aerosol spray cans, faith groups. For more information, Getting married or making a ness Access Card from the Baker Field trash, medical devices and hazardous call us at 377-2130. change to your dependency status? Be House in order to gain access through chemicals are unauthorized to drop- sure to visit your local Finance office the designated entrance. For more in- off . Any questions may be directed to Catholic Community: as well as MPS so that the change is formation, please contact the Baker the pharmacy at 377-1462. Religious Formation, 9 a.m., Sundays reflected in both your pay and person- Field House at 377-1925. Catholic Mass, 10:30 a.m., Sundays nel records. NOW PLAYING AT THE ERNIE Sacrament of Reconciliation by ap- PHARMACY GETS MEDSAFE WALKER THEATER pointment NUTRITIONAL TIP The 354th Medical Group pharma- The Ernie Walker Theater is now Know how much to eat. Know how cy has a new way to dispose of expired open and playing movies every Fri- Protestant Community: many carbohydrates, protein and fat and unused medications. MedSafe, day, Saturday and Sunday. Movies Contemporary Service, 9 a.m., Sun- grams you should take in daily. a blue receptacle near the pharmacy are free to all DoD ID holders! So stop days pick up window is a collection point by, grab some popcorn and enjoy a Sunday School, 10:30 a.m., Sundays 24-HOUR GYM ACCESS that is secure and meets the require- night at the movies, courtesy of the AWANA, 4 – 6 p.m., Sundays Baker Field House will now allow ments of the newly updated DEA Con- Eielson Force Support Squadron. For Liturgical Service, 7 p.m., Wednes- 24-Hour Fitness Access to DoD CAC trolled Substance Act. During busi- more information, call 377-2269. days card holders, dependents over 18 ness hours you can dispose controlled Jr./Sr. High Youth Service, 7 p.m., years old and military retirees. All and non-controlled medications in EIELSON CHAPEL SERVICES Wednesdays those who wish to utilize the desig- the MedSafe. Removal of patient in- The Eielson Air Force Base Chap- nated area in the facility after hours formation is not required. Please try el team offers a variety of services. will be required to register their CAC/ to keep medication in its original Your Chaplain Corps offers Catholic Dear Santa Claus

Airman 1st Class Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Cassandra Whitman when they decided to help respond 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs to letters addressed to Santa received by the post office. More than 60 years During the holiday season, mem- later, the program is still going strong. bers of the 354th Operations Support Those wishing to send letters may Squadron’s weather flight receive mail them to the following address: hundreds of letters addressed to the jolly man himself. Santa’s Mailbag Acting on behalf of Mr. Claus, the 2827 Flightline Ave. Suite 100B weather flight elves open the letters 354th OSS/OSW from children all over the world. Wish Eielson AFB AK 99702-1520 lists, season’s greetings and drawings come from children big and small; Nothing is required to send with each are opened to reveal the wishes the letter, but donations and a pre-ad- of the heart. dressed and stamped envelope are “It’s a great way to boost morale,” greatly appreciated to help defray the said Master Sgt. Melody Goode, the cost and keep Santa’s Mailbag going 354th OSS weather flight chief. “It’s for another 60 years. great to spread the good will and If letters are received after Christ- cheer of the holidays to the children mas, the weather flight sends “late of the world.” post” letters explaining that Santa “Santa’s Mailbag” was started in was busy, but he still received their 1954 by a group of men with the 58th list.

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Howk, a 354th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, folds a letter from Santa, Dec. 16, at Eielson Air Force Base. Howk helped open the letters to Santa Claus and took the pre-addressed enve- lopes and filled them with a letter from Santa as part of “Santa’s Mailbag.” There are different letters to send to children who write to Santa. They do this in case of siblings, so each receives a different letter as part of “Santa’s Mailbag.” ((Photo by Airman 1st Class Cassandra Whitman)

A stack of pre-addressed envelopes sits on the counter waiting to be filled with a letter from Santa, Dec. 16, at Ei- elson Air Force Base. Children from all over the world send their Christmas letters to San- ta and they end up at the 354th Operations Sup- port Squadron weather flight. Members from the weather flight open the A child decorated the outside of her letter to Santa, which was received by the letters and send letters 354th Operations Support Squadron weather flight, Dec. 16, at Eielson Air Force back to the children as Base. Children from all over the world send their Christmas letters for Santa to part of “Santa’s Mail- the weather flight. The weather flight members act as Santa’s helpers and send bag.” (Photo by Airman letters back as part of “Santa’s Mailbag.” (Photo by Airman 1st Class Cassandra 1st Class Cassandra Whitman) Whitman)