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Fort Greely Senior Leaders Set Standard by Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine Angela J FREE an edition of ALASKAthe POST The Interior Military News Connection Vol. 12, No. 4 Fort Wainwright, Alaska February 5, 2021 Fort Greely senior leaders set standard by receiving COVID-19 vaccine Angela J. Glass priority-based vaccine distri- integrity was compromised, U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, bution plan initially focusing or that short-cuts were made. Fort Greely Public Affairs on those providing direct care, The DOD has full confidence those maintaining mission es- in the safety, efficiency and U.S. Army Garrison Alas- sential functions and those at transparency of vaccine infor- ka, Fort Greely senior leaders highest risk for developing se- mation. received the initial dose of the vere illness due to COVID-19. “Although getting vacci- Moderna COVID-19 vaccine The distribution plan began nated is completely voluntary, provided by the Department of Jan. 14 and has been a re- I encourage all of our garri- Defense and administered by sounding success. son to get immunized,” said Bassett Army Community Hos- “The COVID-19 vaccina- Fromm. “Even if you do not pital personnel Jan. 14 and 28. tion is an essential tool in the view yourself as high risk due Garrison commander Lt. fight against the virus,” said to teleworking or quarantin- Col. Joel Johnson and deputy Johnson. “This isn’t just about ing, those measures will not to the garrison commander me. Getting immunized not remain in effect forever. We Richard Fromm received the only helps protect myself, but need to do our part in the ef- vaccine in an effort to protect it helps protect our force who fort to return to the normalcy Soldiers, Civilians, contractors protect our nation.” we so deserve.” and their families. Some individuals might not For more information The Food and Drug Admin- be in a rush to get immunized regarding the Moderna istration under Emergency due to numerous reasons, COVID-19 vaccine, please go to U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Greely deputy to Use Authorization has autho- however both Johnson and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavi- the garrison commander, Richard Fromm receives rized the use of a COVID-19 Fromm encourage all person- rus/2019-ncov/vaccines/differ- the initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 28 vaccine after careful and nel on Fort Greely to receive ent-vaccines/Moderna.html. at the Fort Greely Clinic. The Food and Drug Ad- rigorous testing and trials. the vaccine when it becomes Fort Greely serves as the ministration, under Emergency Use Authoriza- Drugs and vaccines have to be available, or to at least fully re- home of the nation’s Ground tion, has authorized the use of a COVID-19 vac- approved by the FDA to ensure search the facts before making Midcourse Defense anti-ballis- cine after careful and rigorous testing and trials. that only safe and effective a uniformed decision. tic missile system and is locat- The Department of Defense has full confidence products are available to the According to the Center for ed about 100 miles southeast in the safety and efficiency of the vaccine and although receiving it is completely voluntary, the American public. of Fairbanks, Alaska. It is also Disease Control, none of the command team at Fort Greely highly encourages The Fort Greely vaccination factors that contributed to the home of the Cold Regions becoming a recipient to protect your health, your rollout effort, in accordance the accelerated development Test Center. It is named in family and our surrounding community. (Photo by with the Department of De- of a COVID-19 vaccine imply honor of Major General Adol- Angela Glass, U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort fense, contained a phased, that safety, scientific or ethical phus Greely. Greely Public Affairs) Stryker brigades targeted for the Army’s Integrated Tactical Network Kathryn Bailey communications systems. PEO C3T Public Affairs Adding mounted ITN capa- bilities allows commanders Following the successful to maintain battalion-wide integration of its new more terrestrial voice and data flexible and expeditionary network and enables Sol- network capability into diers to operate over the dismounted units, the Army Secure But Unclassified is now focused on deliver- enclave while transitioning ing the same capabilities between dismounted and to Stryker brigade combat mounted operations. teams. “SBU continues to be the To produce uniform game-changing capability equipment packages for enabled by the ITN,” Baer these Integrated Tactical said. “It allows data to be Network components across categorized according to its multiple Stryker variants, classification, which will the Army has been conduct- be just as critical for our ing a Capability Set 21 ITN mounted units because data Stryker characterization at battalion and below is effort with the 2nd Cavalry often perishable and unclas- Regiment, since April 2020. sified.” The effort will support the To execute the CS21 iterative modification of ITN Stryker characteriza- integrated ITN component tion, personnel from the designs into these vehicle U.S. Army Sgt. Eustorgio Muniz, Apache Troop, 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment ground HAMMR team are collabo- platforms. guides a Stryker 30mm Infantry Carrier Vehicle – Dragoon during the squadron’s Stryker crew rating with engineers and gunnery at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, April 26, On the current time- technicians from the U.S. 2019. The 2/CR will be the first Stryker brigade combat team equipped with Capability Set 21 In- line, the characterization tegrated Tactical Network capabilities. (Photo by Gertrud Zach, Training Support Activity Europe) Army Combat Capabilities will conclude in fiscal year Development Command at 2022, making 2/CR the first the C5ISR Center Proto- next ITN fielding set for ties,” said Lt. Col. Brandon injects new commercial Stryker unit equipped par- type Integration Facility, the 173rd Airborne Division Baer, product manager for components and network tially with CS21 ITN. at APG. With Strykers at this month. Helicopter and Multi Mis- transport capabilities into The Army first fielded hand in the integration bay, “We are excited to move sion Radios, assigned to the the Army’s tactical network CS21 ITN to the 1st Infan- the team will identify the to this next phase of CS21, Program Executive Office environment to provide try Brigade Combat Team, most effective use of the 82nd Airborne Division which will enhance mount- for Command, Control, maneuver brigades and in October 2020, with the ed, on-the-move and at-the- Communications-Tactical. below with smaller, lighter, quick-halt ITN capabili- The ITN approach faster and more flexible See STRYKER on page 2 Army’s official face mask to be issued to new Soldiers in 2021 Kinsey Kiriakos largely provided disposable or AUB, Army officials said that reusable, solid color masks to the Defense Logistics Agency The official Army-designed, Soldiers who have also been will begin issuing two CCFCs -tested, and -refined face permitted to use neck gaiters to each new Soldier during the mask – the Combat Cloth Face and other cloth items, such as second quarter of FY2021. The Covering – will be provided to bandanas and scarves, as face CCFCs will likely be available new Soldiers during the second coverings. This past summer, for purchase at the Army and quarter of FY2021. This was the Army Uniform Board rec- Air Force Exchange Service one of the updates provided ommended and General James uniform stores later in FY2021. to the Army Uniform Board C. McConville, the U.S. Army (Note: Existing guidance on during its 152nd meeting, Chief of Staff, approved issuing face coverings for current The Army’s Combat Cloth Face Covering will be a which occurred on Nov. 18. CCFCs to Soldiers at Initial Soldiers remains unchanged two-ply cloth covering made of 57 percent cotton and In response to the cur- Entry Training as part of their 43 percent nylon. It will have a pliable nose bridge rent pandemic, the Army has clothing bag. At the 152nd See MASK on page 3 and drawstring with a barrel lock. (U.S. Army) WEEKEND WEATHER IN BRIEF Friday Saturday Sunday Super Bowl at the Warrior Zone: February 7 Doors open at Noon, Kickoff at 2:30 p.m. Watch the big game at the Warrior Zone and get the Mostly sunny, with a A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a chance to win prizes! COVID parameters in place. Must be high near -14. Low High near -6. Low high near -13. Low 18+ to enter. Must be 21+ to purchase & consume alcohol. near -26. near -24 around -27. Warrior Zone, Bldg 3205 Call 353-1087, reservations encouraged 2 NEWS February 5, 2021 Nutrition Corner: Stress and eating Everyone has stressors known as cortisol, is elevat- Why is that? Well, sugary Therefore, a constantly mood and sleep. Not to in life, but how they are ed in times of stress. While and fatty foods are usually stressed person who isn’t mention, exercise helps pre- handled varies from person cortisol is responsible for more delicious and satisfy- sleeping well may continu- vent weight gain that may to person. a variety of functions, it ing in the moment. They ously feel hungry all day. be a result of stress eating. Some people go for a run can initially decrease the also help the brain release Some individuals also If you find yourself to clear their mind while appetite. feel-good chemicals. destress with alcohol. chronically stressed, talk others may find themselves When humans are ex- Some studies suggest A combination of these with your doctor about snacking. Believe it or posed to a stressful situa- that these foods block activ- factors can quickly lead to ways to manage. Stress can not, the body has its own tion over the long term, cor- ity in parts of the brain that unwanted weight gain.
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