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we have been successful in shifting savings savings shifting in successful been have we tested the mettle of Soldiers in three phases phases three in Soldiers of mettle the tested report staff Affairs Public JBER was tactical care of a casualty while under under while casualty a of care tactical was
in identifying ways to hold down costs, and and costs, down hold to ways identifying in during the exercise, said the STX lanes lanes STX the said exercise, the during The culminating event for Phase Two Two Phase for event culminating The
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flexibility to move funds across accounts. accounts. across funds move to flexibility Sgt. William Burt, of Lufkin, Texas, who who Texas, Lufkin, of Burt, William Sgt. to test your endurance,” he said. “You get get “You said. he endurance,” your test to
request that we submitted, … giving us the the us giving … submitted, we that request erations on Urban Terrain Complex July 24. July Complex Terrain Urban on erations training areas, because you’re going to get get to going you’re because areas, training confidence in in confidence
approved most of a large reprogramming reprogramming large a of most approved exercise at the Baumeister City Military Op Military City Baumeister the at exercise “[JBER has] probably one of the best best the of one probably has] “[JBER -
the 11-day furlough in May, “Congress has has “Congress May, in furlough 11-day the part of the 164th MP’s situational training training situational MP’s 164th the of part seven feet tall. feet seven
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nel on 10-month contracts – mostly teachers teachers mostly – contracts 10-month on nel
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covers a window during a situational training exercise at Baumeister City Military Operations on Urban Terrain Complex, July 24. 24. July Complex, Terrain Urban on Operations Military City Baumeister at exercise training situational a during window a covers civilian employees are being reduced. being are employees civilian
Pfc. Jeremy Calvin, assigned to the 164th Military Police Company, 793d Military Police Battalion, a native of El Paso, Texas, Texas, Paso, El of native a Battalion, Police Military 793d Company, Police Military 164th the to assigned Calvin, Jeremy Pfc.
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By Air Force Capt. Ashley Conner incredible opposition, the Tuskegee Airmen 477th Fighter Group Public Affairs served their country. We should strive to emulate their courage and commitment in A Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson the face of whatever challenges are presented F-22 has been transformed into the 477th to us today. That is the Spirit of Tuskegee.” Fighter Group flagship with the words The 477th was reactivated here in “Spirit of Tuskegee” painted across the tail, October 2007 when the group became the a nod to the unit’s Tuskegee Airmen heritage. Air Force Reserve Command’s first F-22 “We are part of history. Whether we Raptor unit and the only Air Force Reserve realize it or not, what we do on a day-to-day unit in Alaska. The 477th Fighter Group basis is writing the pages of history,” said associates with the active duty 3rd Wing to Air Force Col. Tyler Otten, 477th Fighter maintain and fly the F-22’s assigned to the Group commander, who was the first pilot active duty. to fly the group’s flagship after the paint job. “We have different challenges today “Maintaining our connection to our lineage on the national, Air Force, and personal provides a foundation on which we build. levels – yet our Airmen continue to serve,” The Tuskegee heritage of the 477th is rich Otten said. “Despite our current challenges with courage, service and commitment, the men and women of the 477th continue which serves as a guide to our efforts today.” to serve their country, and do so admirably. Coordination began in 2011 to have The Tuskegee Airmen changed the shape the Reserve flagship tail flash painted with and future of the Army Air Corps of their “Spirit of Tuskegee” to recognize the ac- day. As we go forward with our total-force complishments of the Tuskegee Airmen. Airman 1st Class Jermaine James, 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 crew endeavor, we are shaping the future of the A flagship is a dedicated aircraft with the chief, assists Air Force Col. Tyler Otten, 477th Fighter Group commander before Air Force as well. While our challenges name of the unit commander and dedicated his July 31 flight at JBER. It was the first time tail number 147 has flown after being are not as systemic as the opposition the transformed into the 477th Fighter Group flagship. The words “Spirit of Tuskegee,” crew chief’s names painted on the aircraft. painted across the tail, are a nod to the unit’s Tuskegee Airmen heritage. (U.S. Air original Tuskegee Airmen faced, we do have The 477th Fighter Group was previously the Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tammie J. Ramsouer) challenges; they serve as great examples of 477th Bombardment Group, a Tuskegee unit courage and dedication.” activated in 1944. The group’s 302nd Fighter American prejudice and the Axis powers age, dedication and patriotism exhibited by The new tailflash was done in conjunc- Squadron historically was part of the 332nd in Europe. the men of the 477th Bomb Group and the tion with scheduled maintenance and was Fighter Group, also known as “The Redtails” “The group’s Tuskegee heritage is at the 302nd Fighter Squadron serve as motivation completed by low observable technicians as- the famous all-black unit that fought both core of our history,” Otten said.”The cour- and examples for our service today. Against signed to the 477th Maintenance Squadron. Dolphin helicopters critical part of Coast Guard patrols
By Petty Officer 1st Class Cutter Munro in 2012. For more Sara Mooers than a century, sailors conducting 17th Coast Guard District a Bering Sea Patrol made port calls in Dutch Harbor. While there, they The Coast Guard Cutter Alex tended to the grave sites of the six Haley and their embarked MH-65 Revenue Cutter sailors buried on Dolphin helicopter crew from Air the Aleutian hillside. Station Kodiak are currently under- The practice of embarking he- way in the Bering Sea standing a licopters with Coast Guard cutters ready search and rescue guard and on Alaska patrols has been in place conducting fisheries enforcement for more than 35 years. Congress to ensure the safety of mariners in passed the Fishery Management the region and their compliance and Conservation Act in 1976 to with federal and state safety and protect living marine resource, and fishing regulations. Coast Guard patrols contribute to “The Coast Guard Air Station that effort. Kodiak Alaska Patrol division While Coast Guard Dolphin utilizes the MH-65D Dolphin he- crews from multiple air stations are licopters and aircrews, deploying deployed on cutters in their respec- aboard cutters to carry out Coast tive regions, they also stand duty Guard missions to the outer edges at air stations such as Detroit and of the air station’s 4 million square Los Angeles. Due to the vastness of mile operational area of responsi- Alaska, the ALPAT division at Air bility,” said Coast Guard Capt. Me- Station Kodiak is designed specifi- lissa Rivera, commanding officer, cally to augment the Coast Guard Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak. cutters on their deployments. “They extend the reach of our cut- As the demands on the avail- ters. ALPAT assets are a force mul- able airframes at the unit increases tiplier for fisheries enforcement and with the addition of Arctic-based search and rescue on the Maritime forward operating locations the Boundary Line and throughout the Dolphin crews have been called Bering Sea.” upon to stand duty in Prince Wil- In March 2008, one such crew The crew of the Seattle-based Coast Guard Cutter Healy conducts deck-landing qualifications with liam Sound out of Cordova and was credited with saving three an Air Station Kodiak MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew in Kodiak July 23. Flight deck-equipped cutters occasionally conduct search and fishermen’s lives when the 189- provide a mobile platform for Coast Guard air assets to accomplish the service’s statutory missions. rescue cases on Kodiak Island. foot bottom trawler Alaska Ranger (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Klingenberg) “The ALPAT mission is unique foundered and sank in the Bering and different from any other MH- Sea with 47 people aboard. Ulti- the Year award. personnel from a night of duty in Haley. “It’s great to have them on 65 air station in the Coast Guard, mately 42 of the men were saved Despite being from a separate the galley. the team and they are doing fan- in that it is overwhelmingly fo- by a combination of Coast Guard Coast Guard unit, the ALPAT in- “I went out on deck late last tastic, definitely a can-do, will-do cused on deploying on, and op- helicopters and good Samaritans. tegrates into the crew of the cutter night to watch the ALPAT crew crew. They have been a pleasure to erating off of, Coast Guard cut- During the past year, Air Station by participating in daily activities and Alex Haley crew working work with … safe and efficient.” ter flight decks,” said Rivera. Kodiak ALPAT teams have con- outside the scope of flying. In together during a heavy weather During a port call in Dutch “The aircrew and maintenance ducted 42 search and rescue cases, addition to flight operations, the traverse (movement across deck) Harbor, the ALPAT crew worked teams’ professionalism and dedi- saving or assisting 40 lives. One current ALPAT crew volunteered of the helicopter; mutual respect side by side with the cuttermen cation allow them to conduct safe of these rescues earned an aircrew to cook and serve the cutter crew and teamwork were evident,” said to clean up the Revenue Cutter and effective operations in the the prestigious National Helicopter an evening meal, included scul- Cmdr. Steve White, commanding grave sites previously restored remote, harsh and unforgiving Association Deployed Aircrew of lery duty, which freed up junior officer, Coast Guard Cutter Alex by the crew of the Coast Guard Alaska environment.” Airmen of 3rd Maintenance Operations Squadron mark inactivation
By Airman 1st Class Tammie Ramsouer 3rd Wing Maintainers.” JBER Public Affairs The ceremony was highlighted by Stimac and Air Force Maj. Joseph The 3rd Wing inactivated the 3rd Schmidt, former 3rd MOS command- Maintenance Operation Squadron, 3rd er, rolling up the 3rd MOS flag and Maintenance Group, in a ceremony storing it in a flag case. Schmidt retired on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson following the inactivation after 23 Monday. years of service. Douglas Beckstead, The 3rd MOS’ mission was to 673d Air Base Wing historian, said the keep personnel and equipment at a squadron flag was sent to the National high state of readiness for worldwide Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Day- deployments. They maintained and ton, Ohio, for safe keeping. launched numerous aircraft support- The squadron enjoys a long history ing the wing’s training, air superior- in the Air Force dating back to World ity, interdiction, airlift, and airborne War II in the Army Air Corps, Stimac control combat missions. said. It was an air drone squadron With the inactivation, the unit is working with a limited number of now designated the 3rd Maintenance personnel running an air base. Stimac Operations Flight. None of the 170 said the squadron came to JBER in personnel departed during the transi- 1991 as part of the activation of the tion from squadron to flight. 3rd Wing. “We could not inactivate the Among the five 3rd MXG squad- functions the 3rd MOS performs,” rons providing critical support to said Air Force Col. David Stimac, everyone in the 3rd Wing, the 3rd Air Force Col. David Stimac, 3rd Maintenance Group commander (left), receives the 3rd Mainte- 3rd Maintenance Group commander, MOS was the smallest. The 170 nance Operations Squadron flag from former 3rd Maintenance Operations Squadron commander Air Force Maj. Joseph Schmidt at Heritage Park. Both commanders cased the squadron flag who presided over the ceremony. “We members will continue providing during the inactivation ceremony of the 3rd Maintenance Operations Squadron Monday. The could not operate without the amazing training for all 1,700 maintainers in the ceremony was hosted to commemorate the 3rd MOS and its redefinition as the 3rd Maintenance expertise and support it provides our 3rd Wing. Operations Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tammie Ramsouer) Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson/ JBER Public Affairs Director 673d Air Base Wing Commander Capt. Angela Webb (USAF) Col. Brian P. Duffy (USAF) ARCTIC WARRIOR Deputy Public Affairs Director Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson/ The Arctic Warrior is published by Wick Communica- available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, Bob Hall tions, a private firm in no way connected with the Department color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, 673d Air Base Wing Vice Commander of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or the Department physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit Col. William P. Huber (USA) of the Army, under exclusive written contract with the Joint factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Public Affairs superintendent Base Elmendorf-Richardson Public Affairs Office. To advertise in the Arctic Warrior, please call (907) Senior Master Sgt. Michael Hammond This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized pub- 561-7737. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson/ lication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of by the Arctic Warrior staff. 673d Air Base Wing Command Chief the Arctic Warrior are not necessarily the official views of, or Editorial office and mailing address: JBER Public Command Information Chief Chief Master Sgt. Kevin L. Call endorsed by, the U.S. government, Department of Defense, the Affairs, 10480 Sijan Ave., Suite 123, Joint Base Elmendorf- Jim Hart Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Army. Richardson, AK 99506; telephone (907) 552-8918. The appearance of advertising in this publication, includ- Send emails about news stories and story submissions Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson/ ing inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by to [email protected]. Arctic Warrior staff 673d Air Base Wing U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Department Deadline for article and photos is 4:30 p.m., Monday, for David Bedard - editor of the Air Force, the Department of the Army, or Wick Com- the week of publication. Articles and photos will be published Sergeant Major munications of the products or services advertised. on a space-available basis and are subject to editing by the Arc- Chris McCann - community editor Sgt. Maj. Jesse R. Pratt Everything advertised in this publication shall be made tic Warrior staff. Submission does not guarantee publication. Ed Cunningham - webmaster August 9, 2013 News A-3 TTFrom STX, A-1
and detain. “This training is important because it deals with the law enforcement side, and because it’s important for our deployed mission,” Calvin said. “It will save my life and the lives of those on my left and on my right.” For a few junior MPs looking to become noncommissioned officers, the training offered opportunities to step up when leaders became simulated ca- sualties. Spc. Rebecca Carpenter, from Cheyenne, Wyo., said she was ready for the added responsibility if the situation demanded it. “We should always train to fight,” she said. “If the team leader is down, it’s up to me to take his place and to make the decisions of where we should go and what we should do.” Satisfied with their demonstrated competency in core tasks and their adapt- ability during numerous scenarios, Ram- age said he was assured of his Soldiers’ capability to function in modern combat. “You can’t babysit them on the battle- field,” he said. “You have to be confident in your Soldiers. That’s why you have to train them everyday and make sure they’re combat ready. That’s an NCO’s Pfc. Shkendra Hightower, 164th Military Police Company, a native of Lubbock, Texas, fires an M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon as part of an Opposing Force in a situational training exercise lane during team qualifications July 24. responsibility.” TTFrom FURLOUGH, A-1 As a result of these manage- ment initiatives, reduced costs, and impose furloughs in May, the reprogramming from Congress, we department faced an $11 billion have determined that we can make shortfall. The department already some improvements in training had imposed a hiring freeze, cut and readiness and still meet the facility maintenance and laid off sequestration cuts. The Air Force temporary employees before mak- has begun flying again in key ing the furlough decision. squadrons, the Army has increased The cuts affected readiness ac- funding for organizational training counts, with Navy ships not sailing, at selected units, and the Navy has Air Force squadrons not flying and restarted some maintenance and or- Army and Marine Corps units not dered deployments that otherwise training. Readiness of these units would not have happened. While was so endangered that leaders we are still depending on furlough determined furloughs were the savings, we will be able to make up best way to find the last $2 billion our budgetary shortfall in this fiscal in savings needed. year with fewer furlough days than “But even as [Hagel] made initially announced. the announcement, the secretary This has been one of the most said he would try to reduce the volatile and uncertain budget cycles number of days without endanger- the Department of Defense has ever ing training and maintenance,” a experienced. Our fiscal planning senior defense official, speaking has been conducted under a cloud on background, told reporters after of uncertainty with the imposition the memo was issued. of sequestration and changing rules The savings and reprogram- as Congress made adjustments to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced a cut of Department of Defense civilian furlough days ming allowed the department to from 11 to six days. (DoD photo/Glenn Fawcett) our spending authorities. accomplish two goals, he said. As we look ahead to fiscal First, there were “modest improve- to our mission during these extraor- As part of that effort at the ing events. These actions have seri- year 2014, less than two months ments” in training. The Air Force dinarily tough times and for their Department of Defense, I am ously reduced military readiness. away, the Department of Defense has been able to return squadrons continued service and devotion to announcing today that, thanks By early May, even after taking still faces major fiscal challenges. to flying, and the Army has been our department and our country.” to the DoD’s efforts to identify these steps, we still faced day-to- If Congress does not change the able to fund organizational train- savings and help from Congress, day budgetary shortfalls of $11 Budget Control Act, DoD will be ing. Second, the department was Here is the complete text of the we will reduce the total numbers billion. At that point I decided that forced to cut an additional $52 bil- able to reduce furlough days. secretary’s announcement: of furlough days for DoD civilian cutting any deeper into training and lion in FY 2014, starting on October “While this is positive news for When I announced my decision employees from 11 to six. maintenance would jeopardize our 1. This represents 40 percent more the department and for our valued on May 14 to impose furloughs of When sequestration took effect core readiness mission and national than this year’s sequester-mandated civilian workers, … we’re still up to 11 days on civilian employees on March 1, DoD faced shortfalls security, which is why I announced cuts of $37 billion. Facing this facing some major challenges,” the to help close the budget gap caused of more than $30 billion in its furloughs of 11 days. uncertainty, I cannot be sure what senior official said. “Military readi- by sequestration, I also said we budget for day-to-day operating Hoping to be able to reduce will happen next year, but I want to ness is degraded heading into 2014. would do everything possible to costs because of sequestration and furloughs, we submitted a large assure our civilian employees that We still need several months and find the money to reduce furlough problems with wartime funding. At reprogramming proposal to Con- we will do everything possible to substantial funding to recover. And days for our people. that point, we faced the very real gress in May, asking them to let avoid more furloughs. yet, 2014 is a year that will feature With the end of the fiscal year possibility of unpaid furloughs for us move funds from acquisition I want to thank our civilian great uncertainty, … and it may next month, managers across the civilian employees of up to 22 days. accounts into day-to-day operating workers for their patience and dedi- feature some additional austerity.” DoD are making final decisions As early as January, DoD accounts. Congress approved most cation during these extraordinarily The budget for fiscal year 2014 necessary to ensure we make the leaders began making painful and of this request in late July, and we tough times, and for their continued is up in the air. $37 billion spending cuts mandated far reaching changes to close this are working with them to meet service and devotion to our depart- “Secretary Hagel wants to as- by sequestration, while also doing shortfall: civilian hiring freezes, remaining needs. We are also expe- ment and our country. I know how sure our civilian employees that everything possible to limit dam- layoffs of temporary workers, riencing less than expected costs in difficult this has been for all of you he will do everything possible to age to military readiness and our significant cuts in facilities main- some areas, such as transportation and your families. Your contribution avoid imposing furloughs again workforce. We are joined in this tenance, and more. We also sharply of equipment out of Afghanistan. to national security is invaluable, next year,” the official said. regard by managers in non-defense cut training and maintenance. The Where necessary, we have taken and I look forward to one day put- In his memo, Hagel thanked agencies who are also working to Air Force stopped flying in many aggressive action to transfer funds ting this difficult period behind us. the civilian workforce “for their accommodate sequestration cuts squadrons, the Navy kept ships in among services and agencies. And Thank you and God Bless you and patience and continued dedication while minimizing mission damage. port, and the Army cancelled train- the furloughs have saved us money. your families. TTFrom HOOG, A-1
“We are working with each oth- er instead of for each other,” Hoog said. “Depending on what hat you put on, whether it is a rescue mis- sion, working with the Coast Guard on the grounded oil platform, a downed helicopter, or an air drop with Air Force planes carrying Army paratroopers. Everything is about working together up here in Alaska. I think we have continued to make progress on that.” All four services have different organized training and equipped commands but the thing they have in common is that they are all up here in Alaska, Hoog said. Hoog described his leadership style as letting his people do the right thing. “Give them a little nudge here and there,” Hoog said. “More times than not, they know how to make it better. You’ve just got to give them the time and the resources to make it happen. They are incredible.” In different areas of Alaska temperatures can reach below zero degrees in the winter, but the severe environment only strengthens the partnership of Alaskans, Hoog said. “If you can operate at nega- tive 50 degrees you can operate Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Hoog, Alaskan Command commander, speaks with an executive observer during a flightline tour for the Red anywhere,” Hoog said. “There is Flag-Alaska Executive Observer Program June 15, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cynthia Spalding) closeness up here by necessity. The discipline and the team work As Hoog leaves his many ‘Bloom where you are planted.’ control or security forces, this is you can each and every day. Do it takes to operate in an arctic hats behind and goes to his next Some folks figure it is the next where you are going to learn your what you can with what you have environment or stressful environ- assignment, he recalled ad- assignment, the next job; it’ll be skills, influence your peers and each and every day and you will ment like this brings people closer vice he received as an aspiring the next thing that allows you to this is where you will learn your be successful.” by definition. The people up here Airman. really make a difference. What leadership styles. Hoog will move on to become are professional, they get the job “The biggest piece of advice happens is you make a difference “You take each assignment and the assistant vice chief of staff and done, and it is a pleasure to work is one that was given to me a long each and every day. If you are a do the best you can with it. That is director, Air Staff at the Pentagon, with them.” time ago,” Hoog said. “It was young Airman learning air traffic what it is all about. Doing the best Washington, D.C. Briefs & Announcements A-4 ARCTIC WARRIOR August 9, 2013 Disposition of effects door fires until conditions improve. health record and secure messaging 2 p.m. against Army members, contact Army 1st Lt. David Ball, 3rd Residents should not lower their application, has been available to For more information, call the the Army claims office in Bldg Battalion (Airborne), 509th In- guard due to a few light showers. patients and medical group staff at Attic at 552-5878. 600, Suite 313, at 384-0330. For fantry Regiment, is authorized The fire risk is still very high. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson claims against Air Force members, to make disposition of personal Questions concerning the burn since 2011. Article 139 claims contact the JBER claims office effects of Spc. Robert R. Sage, ban restrictions may be directed Patients can take advantage A Uniform Code of Military in the People Center, Suite 330 3-509th Infantry, as stated in Army to the JBER Fire Prevention Of- of the ability to communicate Justice Article 139 claim is a claim at 552-3048. Claims relating to Regulation 638-2. fice at 552-2620 as well as to with their primary care clinicians against any service member for members of any other branch may Any person or persons having the JBER Forrester at 552-0310. online. willfully damaging or wrongfully be made at the Army claims office claims for or against the estate of Please report fires immediately by Registered patients also have taking property while the service and will be forwarded to the proper the deceased should contact Ball at calling 911. access to electronic records, allow- member is not on duty. Claimants service. (907) 384-9137. ing them to view and maintain their are eligible to file an Article 139 Pool closed health records. claim whether they are civilian or Hazard communication Disposition of effects The Buckner Physical Fitness Once registered, patients have military, a business, a charity, a All workplace supervisors Air Force Capt. Kyle Van Center pool is closed for mainte- the ability to participate in the State or local government. should be aware of the new, base- Peursem, 3rd Operations Support nance until an anticipated opening study by completing a short series Claims covered by Article wide, changes to the hazard com- Squadron, is authorized to make Monday. of surveys during the course of the 139 are: munication program for hazard- disposition of personal effects of next year. • Claims for damage to prop- ous materials, which is effective Senior Airman Lee Davis, 3rd Commissary furloughs This provides an opportunity erty inflicted intentionally, know- immediately. These changes have OSS, as stated in Air Force Instruc- Due to sequestration, the JBER for all active-duty, retired and de- ingly, purposefully, and without a been introduced through various tion 34-511. Commissary is closed Mondays pendent patients to have an impact justifiable excuse. multimedia presentations sent out Any person or persons having until Sept. 30. on shaping the future of Air Force • Claims for property wrong- by both the 673d Aeromedical claims for or against the estate of The hours will be 9 a.m. to 8 health services. fully taken. A wrongful taking in Squadron Public Health, and bio- the deceased should contact Van p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, To register, visit the Military an unauthorized taking or with- environmental engineering flights. Peursem at (907) 552-4504. and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. Treatment Facility, where enroll- holding of property not involving Each Industrial work area, ment specialists are available in a breach of a fiduciary or contrac- Army or Air Force, is required Disposition of effects Priority placement each primary care clinic. tual relationship, with the intent to to have an individual HAZMAT/ Army Maj. Kevin Dixon, The Priority Placement Pro- All beneficiaries who are en- deprive the owner of the property HAZCOM program established Headquarters and Headquarters gram and Executive Order 13473 rolled in the family health, pediatrics, temporarily or permanently. per Air Force Instruction 90-821, Detachment, U.S. Army Alaska, is provide non-competitive appoint- flight medicine and internal medi- Claims not covered by Article Hazard Communication and Oc- authorized to make disposition of ment for spouses of active duty ser- cine clinics are eligible to participate. 139 are: cupational Safety. personal effects of Army Capt. Jo- vice members, including full-time Patients need to show a military • Claims resulting from negli- However, new changes are be- seph H. Eros, HHD/USARAK, as National Guard and Reservists, identification card and provide gent acts such as normal “fender- ing made to the programs in order stated in Army Regulation 638-2. who are relocating to accompany information, including name, so- benders” or other such accidents; to ensure compatibility with inter- Any person or persons having their service member during a per- cial security number, birthday and • Claims for personal injury national initiatives to standardize. claims for or against the estate of manent change of station. email address. or death; Training presentations have been the deceased should contact Dixon The program allows spouses The enrollment specialist will • Claims resulting from acts or emailed to all shop/flight supervi- at (907) 384-2488/2134. to register for Department of enter the information and patients omissions of military personnel sion; which detail the numerous Defense positions and to be con- will receive an email which con- acting within the scope of their changes to be made. Compliance JBER open burning ban sidered for jobs offered internally. tains a link and instructions for employment (these may be payable with these changes is mandated at a Due to the prolonged warm, dry Spouses are matched against po- completing the process. as a tort claim); federal level by 29 Code of Federal weather conditions, the JBER Fire tential positions, which meet their • Claims resulting from the Regulations 1910.1200, Occupa- chief announced an installation- qualifications and preferences. Job Richardson Thrift Shop conduct of Reserve Component tional Safety and Health Standards. wide (including Aurora Housing) placement will vary with each indi- The JBER-Richardson Thrift personnel who are not subject to For an additional copy of the ban on all open burning. vidual. The spouse remains eligible Shop, located in building 724, the UCMJ at the time of the of- mentioned training, or for a more Unusually persistent warm for a maximum of two years from Quartermaster Drive, is open fense; detailed explanation of all changes, and dry weather conditions and the date of the PCS orders and are Tuesdays and Thursday from 11 • Subrogation claims. That call the Bio-environmental Flight minimal precipitation has elevated in the program for one year. a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays from is a claim where your insurance at 384-0482. the vegetation in south central Military spouses who have 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and first and third company pays you and then seeks Alaska to very high/extreme fire never filled a federal position can Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. reimbursement; Volunteers needed danger levels. All permitted burns, now register for PPP. This program For more information, call the • Claims for theft of services. JBER’s Attic is looking for use of outdoor fires and portable had previously been limited to Thrift Shop at 384-7000. permanent volunteers to perform fireplaces have been banned until spouses on a current federal ap- Claimants should submit duties as assistant manager of the further notice. pointment or had a former federal JBER’s Attic claims within 90 days of the in- Attic. Please contact Senior Master The only exceptions to this position in the past. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richard- cident from which the claim arose Sgt. Jens Rueckert at 580-6820 or ban are covered gas, electric and Military spouses can register son’s Attic (formerly known as the unless there is good cause for the Susan Hoversten at 854-5959 if charcoal barbecue grills and fish at the Civilian Personnel Office at Airman’s Attic) located in building delay. interested in the position. smokers. This ban includes open JBER-Elmendorf or the personnel 8515 off of 20th Street is open on Your claim must be presented fires at base RV and tent campsites office at JBER-Richardson. The Tuesdays for paygrades E-1 to E-4 either orally or in writing. If pre- Quartermaster Laundry including those with in-place fire JBER point of contact is Brenda from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to sented orally, the claim must be The Quartermaster Laundry, rings. Yaw at 552-9203. 8 p.m.; Wednesdays for paygrades reduced to a signed writing within located at 726 Quartermaster Road, Fire officials are requesting that E-1 to E-6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 10 days after oral presentation. cleans TA-50 gear for free and is the public cooperate by adhering to MiCare registration and the first Saturday of the month Claims should be filed by open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. the ban and postponing any out- MiCare, the online personal for all paygrades from 11 a.m. to branch of service. For claims to 4:30 p.m. COMMUNITY August 9, 2013 ARCTIC WARRIOR Volume 4, No. 31 Make it a banner year as children return to school Aug. 21
Get to school safely Homework doesn’t have to be a pain Commentary by David Sharrow Some walking and biking tips: By Chris McCann Some students work better if they listen to ASD safety specialist Most schools are designed to JBER Public Affairs music or have ambient noise; for others, it’s a allow children within one and a distraction. Find what works for your child. It’s hard to believe school is half miles to walk. It’s a problem almost every parent has had Adequate light and easy access to any neces- starting already. In Alaska, children will walk to face at least sometimes: homework. A for- sary supplies – highlighters, sticky notes, pens, We’ve enjoyed having our chil- to school in the dark for several gotten assignment, a child staying up too late pencils, or protractors – can also reduce the dren home for the summer but it’s months of the school year. to do math – after watching two hours of TV. anguish. time to send them off to learn. • Choose a school route and The sudden need for a glue stick that’s nowhere “Often, barrier number one is when there’s Classes begin Aug. 21, and the practice walking it with your to be found. no encouragement,” Frysz said. “Or [the student] Anchorage School District wants to child. With school starting Aug. 21, there’s still doesn’t have structure or time management skills.” remind you: just getting to and from • Have your child wear re- time to get started on the right foot to help your Simple parent-child conversations can solve school can be hazardous. flector tape on their coats and children (and yourself) avoid some common those problems easily, she said. Breaking down a We need to work together to backpacks. school-year pitfalls. load of homework by assignment or subject and ensure every student stays safe and • Encourage students to travel Getting homework done – and done cor- helping plan how long to spend on each can relieve healthy so they can get the most out in groups. rectly – raises self-esteem; children are better some of the stress. of their education, recreation and • Teach children to recognize equipped to answer questions in class and on Tutor.com is a professional program, which life in general. Walking to and from traffic signals and pavement tests, and they take more pride in their accom- offers free tutoring to military families. Military the bus stop, or the school itself, can markings. A walk signal does not plishments. All this is just as important as taking families are eligible for assistance, 24 hours a day, be dangerous. always mean it is safe to cross; tests, said Jennifer Frysz, an outreach manager 7 days a week, from professional tutors. Distracted drivers, lack of vis- they still need to look both ways. with the Family Advocacy Program and mother Zangle is a web resource for students and ibility and poor weather conditions • Follow instructions pro- of a school-age daughter. parents in the Anchorage School District; parents all lead to potential safety hazards. vided by school crossing guards. Immediately after school, many children can log on and check their students’ grades and As a parent, you can help by need to refuel with a snack. This can be a great assignments missed. (Parents of students enrolled outfitting them in light-colored For those who drive: time for them to unwind and connect with a in ASD schools should receive a personal identifi- outerwear and investing in reflec- Frequently, parents unknow- parent, according to blogger Susan Heid of cation number and password automatically; if you tive tape so they will be seen as they ingly create hazards as they drop theconfidentmom.org. It’s also a great oppor- haven’t, contact your school.) stand or walk alongside the road. off or pick up their children. tunity for your student to pull out a checklist Staying connected with your student’s teachers As a driver, you can help by By making simple changes, of homework assignments so you know what is another important way to ensure the best pos- being aware of pedestrians and the danger can be reduced. you’re both getting into. sible education for your child, Frysz said. remembering children believe you • Try not to arrive at the Kids have different preferences in how they “Parent-teacher conferences, orientations – will always stop, no matter what. school prior to the final bell at do assignments – some prefer to do the hard they’re vital for parents,” she said. “If parents are You have the ultimate responsibil- the end of the day. ones first and leave the easier ones for later. For engaged, they know what’s important.” ity for keeping your speed down in • Have your vehicle seats larger assignments, some kids do better sitting Kids often tell parents what they see as impor- neighborhoods, around bus stops clear so your child can easily down over a weekend and knocking it all out tant – which may not match up to what’s important and school zones. enter. at once; others do better working at it a little at to parents. Keeping in touch with teachers can Please watch out for children • Make sure a car seat is in- a time over a longer period. avoid misunderstandings. Frysz said. suddenly appearing in the roadway. stalled properly before arriving However your child prefers to work, en- Limit use of electronics during the school year. Also, remember to ensure your at the school. courage them to put the assignments in some “If they’re spending more time on electron- child isn’t carrying a backpack too • Drop your child off as close kind of order. Help them set realistic goals and ics than homework, that’s probably not a good heavy. to the school as possible so they check in along the way. thing,” Frysz said. “It’s up to the parent to follow Pediatricians recommend a do not have to cross streets. Frysz’ daughter uses an egg timer to help through.” backpack or book bag should not • Ensure children enter and her stay focused and get work done. Lastly, ensuring the student gets plenty of sleep weigh more than 10 to 20 percent leave the vehicle on the curb “We set it for 15 minutes, and she can work is important. of the child’s total weight. side. on a subject for a short time,” Frysz said. Stay- “Sleeping is time to heal,” she said. “Kids are For more safety tips, visit ASD’s • Try to get out of fire lane as ing on task can be challenging, and being able to growing; they need at least eight consecutive hours website at www.asdk12.org/parents/ quickly as possible; try to hold focus on one thing for a certain time, then take of sleep, not broken up. If your routine includes safety. conversations in the parking lot a break, then get back into it – that’s helpful.” adequate sleep, they’ll have the energy level to get I simply want to remind you, or elsewhere. Setting a designated study space and time the most out of their day.” as the carefree days of summer are • Avoid using handicapped can also help. Familiar surroundings, where The Back To School Bash happens Aug. 16 coming to an end, students’ health parking spaces to pick up your materials and supplies are close by and with from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arctic Oasis and of- and safety remain our top priority. child unless you have a desig- few distractions is often very helpful. fers fun activities from bouncy houses and crafts Let’s join together to make some nated permit. Maintaining the routine even when there is to food and a frozen T-shirt contest. Information minor adjustments in our schedules • Don’t double park, or stop no homework can also help, just using the time and help for parents and students alike will be and alert levels to make a safer en- on crosswalks. to review the lessons, especially with children available. vironment for our children. • Carpool when possible. who have difficulties studying or struggle with For more information on the Back To School learning disabilities. Bash, call 552-8529. School liaisons can ease transitions, deployments for students By Senior Airman Christopher Gross Here at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richard- “We’re fortunate our local school district sultants who work full-time in the schools. JBER Public Affairs son, there’s a team of school liaisons re- understands the issues of military families,” They’re available to provide short-term sponsible for the Anchorage and Matanuska- said Adele Daniels, a school liaison officer. solution-based problem solving, and are Moving from installation to installation Susitna Valley schools. “They understand the unique difficulties there for the needs of military children who can often be very stressful for families, but Approximately 70,000 students attend faced by military children.” are experiencing grief, transition, deploy- it’s something just about every family in the these schools and roughly 15 percent of Programs available can assist newcomers ments or other adversities. military does – at least once or twice. those students belong to military families – a with school tours and an introduction to the Some other programs or services the There are so many things to take into significant percentage. school community, Anchorage and Alaska school liaisons are involved with include consideration like getting there on time, This team is here to inform families of as a whole. the JBER School Partnership Program, where to live and getting household items Airmen and Soldiers of referrals regarding Students also discuss strategies for deal- which organizes service members’ volunteer moved. local school districts and other educational ing with change and stress. activities in the schools; student, parent and Another thing parents must take into options like home schooling, private schools, Rebecca Vano, an English teacher at teacher luncheons; and assisting personnel consideration is their children’s education. charter schools and even the various cyber Bartlett High School, said she feels military and families to resolve problems which When on the move, trying to get children or virtual schools. school liaisons have played a significant role were not solved by using the school chain enrolled into a school before arriving may They also get involved in the schools in the schools. of command. prove difficult, especially in the middle of setting up programs to help transitioning “Having a liaison to actually spend time The liaisons are responsible for an area a school year. students in and out of schools, and they hold in the school or working with teachers and of the two major school districts. That’s why every Air Force and Army meetings with faculty informing them these administrators to build programs, provide us Adele Daniels and Donald Cole are installation has a school liaison or a liaison moves can be rough and what signs to look a perspective we just don’t have,” she said. JBER’s school liaison officers. team to ease the process and help families for when a child is having trouble coping Along with programs throughout the For questions regarding the school liai- navigate through the system. with a deployment. schools there are also nine military life con- son program, call 384-7500 or 384-1505. Matters of Faith B-2 ARCTIC WARRIOR August 9, 2013 Comprehensive fitness for Airmen, Soldiers critical Commentary by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) ity to vent frustrations with trusted friends, guide us through life into eternity. upon how well adjusted that service mem- John Kaiser working through the stages of grief instead And while this quote may resonate well ber’s family is to the military way of life. JBER Deputy Installation Chaplain of ignoring it, knowing how to deal construc- with those who have a similar religious Let there be no doubt, military family tively with stress, depressed thoughts, and belief set as I do, considering my upbring- life is hard, especially with long hours and Comprehensive Soldier Fitness and guilt from human failure and imperfection ing and background as a chaplain in the even longer deployments, but the care and Comprehensive Airman Fitness are pro- (i.e confess, repent, and ask for forgiveness U.S. Army, what the quote may say in a nurture of our families is one of our highest grams we can tap into on JBER to help from others), having a trusted friend to turn larger sense is we all as human beings may priorities here at JBER. manage the stress and strain many service to when personal problems arise, the enjoy- share a similar life experience in the quest That is why JBER leadership has in- members have experienced during the last ment of healthy hobbies or recreational ac- of purpose, motivations for identity, and vested in our new Chaplain Family Life decade of conflict and combat since 9/11. tivities, and coping with the full spectrum of clarification of purpose. Training Center. Come on in and see what The military established CSF/CAF to human emotions each of us have every day. Regardless of your particular beliefs, our the chaplains can do for you and your family. increase the fitness, health, readiness and Spiritual/Religious: Studies have shown chaplain staff is available and committed to Summary: So now we have to ask the resilience of service members and their that an active spiritual or religious life helps providing assistance to everyone. “So what” question. families. people stay healthy and even recover quicker Social: The social dimension of our be- Are there benefits in Comprehensive Resilience is the ability to grow and when ill. ing concerns our interpersonal relationships Soldier/Airman Fitness? thrive in the face of challenges and bounce Both Comprehensive Soldier and Com- and how our cultural backgrounds shape us. Yes. back from adversity. prehensive Airmen Fitness Programs en- People who get along with others, who The Duke University researcher, Dr. Har- Let’s take a quick look at the components courage the strengthening a set of beliefs, are loving and are loved, nurtured, appreci- old Koenig, in his “Handbook of Religion of Comprehensive Soldier/Airman Fitness: principles or values that sustain an indi- ated, valued, cared for, and have a strong and Health,” says the overwhelming major- Physical: Obviously peak physical fit- vidual’s sense of well-being and purpose. social support system, are much more likely ity of over 1,600 recent clinical research ness is of primary importance in the military. Self-purpose, core values, beliefs, iden- to be healthier and happier and have a much studies have shown that integrating the That is why we start each day devoting tity, and life vision define the essence of a lower risk of getting sick, and if they do components of physical, mental/emotional, a significant amount of time in developing person, enable one to build inner strength, become ill, they have a much greater chance social, and spiritual/religious health will our physical strength and stamina through make meaning of experiences, behave ethi- of recovering faster. provide many meaningful benefits to im- aerobic (cardio) and anaerobic (muscle tone) cally, persevere through challenges, and be Family: I have been in the Army for more prove the length, quality, and enjoyment of exercise. resilient when faced with adversity. than 27 years. your life. But physical health also includes qual- Our chaplain staff is well experienced to Those of us who have been in the Army These clinically proven benefits include ity medical care, proper nutrition through assist our servicemembers and their families for a while may remember someone telling our overall well being, happiness, life sat- a balanced diet, and healthy habits such as to expand their horizons in this key area. (or yelling at) us, “If the Army meant for isfaction, hope and optimism, purpose and moderation in the use of alcohol, defeating The famous physicist and philosopher, you to have a family, they would have issued meaning in life, the prevention of illness, the smoking addiction, saying “no” to illegal Blaise Pascal, said, “There is a God-shaped you one at CIF.” higher physical and mental self-esteem, drugs, and – probably the easiest to overlook vacuum in the heart of every man which Thankfully, the military has moved away positive coping strategies after traumatic – good solid sound sleep to be physically and cannot be filled by any created thing, but from this sentiment. events, and better approaches to grief and mentally prepared for the next day. only by God the Creator.” Most leaders (especially successful ones) the loss of loved ones. Emotional/Mental: Components of good The human spirit is a receptacle origi- recognize the importance of having a Soldier They also include benefits like greater so- mental/emotional health include a positive, nally designed by our creator as an abiding or Airman with their “head in the game.” cial support and less loneliness, lower rates of optimistic attitude and self-image, the abil- place for God’s Holy Spirit to fill us and That “head in the game” largely depends heart problems, lower rates of (and faster re- covery from) depression, fewer suicides and fewer suicidal thoughts, less anxiety, less psychosis and fewer psychotic tendencies, lower rates of smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, less criminal activity, lower rates of domestic violence, and finally, greater marital stability and satisfaction. Wow. Imagine a military filled with people experiencing more of all these benefits. Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher- scientist and mentor to Alexander the Great of Macedon, wisely said, “The whole is more than the sum of the parts.” The holistic, synergistic idea of Compre- hensive Soldier/Airman Fitness is meant to achieve peak health and efficiency in each of these areas to maintain balance and harmony in our lives. A focus on wholeness also helps us restore that balance through a developed resiliency when tough times hit us hard ... and those times will come. It is the hope of JBER chaplains that focusing closely and carefully on all the dimensions of your own life will help you achieve and maintain that resiliency. May God bless you!
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Captains Seamanship Course Contact the Arctic Chill August 13, 20, & 27 for Tickets call 384-7619 6 - 8 p.m. FREE Military & Family Support Center Held at JBER-Richardson 8535 Wewak Drive Join us for the BackSchool to Bash! “Log Cabin” 552-4943 Dyea Ski Chalet Visit us on Facebook: We will have: “JBER Family Connection” - Bldg. 470 Home Depot Crafts (while supplies last) Learn valuable skills & Bouncy Houses Heart Link 2013 information for running Vendors August 14 boats in coastal waters. Frozen T-shirt Contest - 1with p.m. 3 age groups 9:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Food! New Spouse Orientation Customers must complete Heart Link is a program this course to rent For more information call 552-8529 designed to orient new & ocean going vessels. seasoned spouses to a military lifestyle. Sign up at JBER-Richardson Join us for a day of fun & games, Outdoor Recreation Center all while learning valuable or Call 384-1475/76 for more information! A light lunch is information provided & lots of prizes! Call 552-4943 to register! Outdoor Recreation Center JBER-Elmendorf t Bldg. 7301 August 16 Handgun Cartridge Reloading Class August 16 - 5:30 p.m. - $5 Dinosaur-O Geocache Sign up in advanced. Search for dinosaurs while learning how to 552-2023 use a compass and map! Great for school age kids and up! JBER-Library t Bldg. 7 t 384-1640 Community Happenings August 9, 2013 ARCTIC WARRIOR B-3
Saturday and Sunday ners and walkers, kids and adults, Sept. 6 for children or spouses of active Alyeska blueberry festival serious competitors and recre- Vertical Challenge duty, retired and deceased Soldiers. Chapel Celebrate blueberry season ational runners alike. From 5Ks The 6th annual climb-a-thon is Applications and instructions with this family-oriented event at to marathons, these events offer an endurance event in which con- are available at aerhq.org. the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood. something for everyone. testants walk, hike and run up the For information, call 384-7478. services Dozens of arts and crafts For information, visit www. North Face Trail of Mount Alyeska booths, live music, and all the bigwildliferuns.org. as many times as possible. Protestant Women of the blueberry concoctions you can try. Top competitors climb more Chapel meetings Catholic Mass Blueberry picking is encour- August 19 than 20,000 vertical feet, equiva- Women are invited to aged, so find a blueberry patch Sports Guard clinic lent to climbing Denali in 10 hours meet with Protestant Women Sunday and enjoy. The 673d Dental Clinic hosts starting at 9 a.m. of the Chapel. Fall Bible study 9 a.m. – Soldiers’ Chapel For information, visit alyesk- this fitting of sports mouthguards For information, visit alyesk- begins Aug. 27 at 9:30 a.m. at 10:30 a.m. – Elmendorf aresort.com. for active duty and dependents aresort.com. Soldiers’ Chapel. Chapel 1 participating in contact sports. Visit For more information, email Sunday the clinic from 8 to 10:30 a.m. or Sept. 14 and 15 [email protected] or call Monday through Friday Stories at the Cemetery 12:30 to 2 p.m. Great Alaska Quilt Show 384-1461. 11:40 a.m. – Soldiers’ Chapel Costumed actors present the For information, call 580-5042. Join quilters at the ConocoPhil- Monday, Tuesday, Wednes- stories of 11 Alaskans interred lips Alaska Atrium each day from Model railroading day and Friday at the Anchorage Memorial Park August 21 through Sept. 25 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, and The Military Society of Mod- 11:30 a.m. – Elmendorf Chapel Cemetery. Love and Logic parenting peruse all kinds of quilts, as well el Railroad Engineers meets at Center All stories are based on public This interactive class for par- as quilted garments. A silent auc- 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Sat- Thursday records, with dialogue added to ents teaches parents how to turn tion takes place on Sept. 15, and urdays in basement Room 35 11:30 a.m. – Hospital Chapel enhance the tale. The tour is free; struggles and frustrations into demonstrations of quilting tech- of Matanuska Hall, 7153 meet at the John Bagoy gate at 7th win-win situations. Class meets niques. Fighter Drive. Confession and Cordova before 6 p.m. Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 For information call 360-6570. Anyone interested in model For more information call a.m. at the JBER-R Education railroading is invited. 30 minutes before Mass at the 343-6814. Center. Sept. 21 For information about meet- chapel in which Mass is being For information, call 580-5858. Alaska Whole Life Festival ings, work days, and shows, celebrated, or anytime by ap- Monday Alaska’s premier holistic spiri- call 952-4353, visit their site at pointment. Call 552-4422 or EFMP Workshop August 22 through Sept. 2 tual event features spiritual con- www.trainweb.org/msmrre or 384-5907 Learn to access services, equip- Alaska State Fair sultants, aura photos, handwriting email [email protected]. ment and support with the Excep- The 77th year of the Alaska analysis, jewelry and more. Work- tional Family Member Program. State Fair kicks off at the fair- shops are also on tap. Events run Motorcycle training Protestant Sunday The Community Center at 338 grounds in Palmer. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Coast Military motorcycle riders and Services Hoonah Ave. from noon to 4 p.m. Witness the giant cabbage and International Inn. civilians using motorcycles for For information call 384-6736. pumpkin competitions, ride the For information, call (817) their jobs on JBER must attend an Joint Liturgical Service carnival rides, and enjoy traditional 894-5208. approved safety course. 9 a.m. – Elmendorf Chapel 2 August 16 through 18 midway fare. The deadline for active-duty Traditional Service Alaska Greek Festival Concert offerings on tap range- Ongoing military personnel to submit a 9 a.m. – Elmendorf Chapel 1 Be Greek for a day at the 19th from Aaron Tippin and 3 Doors Anchorage Market training request form is Aug. 15. Contemporary Protestant annual Alaska Greek Festival. Down to Bill Cosby and Foreigner. The summertime farmer’s All training must be complete by Service Traditional music and dancing, This extravaganza is a must-attend. market kicks off at the 3rd and Sept. 1. 11 a.m. – Soldiers’ Chapel plus all the Greek favorite foods, For information, visit alas- E Street parking lot downtown Contact your commander, first Gospel Service from lamb to vegan offerings and kastatefair.org. Saturdays. Seven acres of vendors sergeant or safety officer, or call the Noon – Elmendorf Chapel 1 delicious pastries. offer produce, exotic goods, Alaska JBER Safety Office at 552-5035. Contemporary Protestant Festival is 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. August 30 through Sept. 1 souvenirs, local meat and so much For information, contact a unit Service Aug. 16 and 17, and 11 a.m. to 8 Girdwood Fungus Fair more. safety representative or the 673d 5 p.m. – Elmendorf Chapel 1 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Holy Trans- Celebrate the Alaska mush- For information, call 272-5634. Air Base Wing Ground Safety Of- figuration Greek Orthodox Church. room season and the abundance of fice at 552-6850. For information visit akgreek- edible fungi at the Alyeska Resort. Potter Marsh Bird Walk The cafe has wireless Internet festival.com. Guest speakers and fungi experts This guided tour on the Potter Borealis Toastmasters and programs throughout the week will be on hand to teach about the Marsh boardwalk is a family- Conquer your fear of public for single Airmen living in the August 17 finer points of harvesting. friendly event for birdwatchers of speaking with Toastmasters. dorms. There are also free home- Autumn Wings festival For information visit alyesk- any skill level. This safe, friendly club helps style meals Fridays at 6 p.m. Bird TLC hosts this fun-filled aresort.com. Plan for rain or shine. Binocu- build confidence through speeches, For information, call 552-4422. event of birds, wildlife, outdoors lars and guide books are available presentations, feedback and listen- and Alaska’s version of autumn. Sept. 6 for loan. Meet at the entrance kiosk ing. Sing-along at the zoo Booths include live birds, a bird- Taste of Mardi Gras at Potter Marsh; tours are Satur- The club meets every Thursday Pre-school-aged children can calling contest, and an eagle re- The 9th annual celebration days from 8 to 10 a.m. or Tuesdays in Room 146 of the BP building explore the world of animals lease. recreating Bourbon Street brings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from 7 to 8 p.m. through music. For information call 562-4852 cajun cuisine, live music, street For information, call 267-2281. For information, call 575-7470. They can sing along or play or visit birdtlc.net. performers and more from 5 to with instruments, beginning 10:30 10 p.m. If you can’t get to New AER scholarships Wired Cafe for Airmen a.m. Mondays at the coffee shop August 18 Orleans for Mardi Gras, get your Army Emergency Relief is tak- The Wired Cafe is located at greenhouse. Big Wild Life runs fix in Anchorage between K and ing applications for scholarships. 7076 Fighter Drive, between Po- For information email klar- An assortment of races for run- L streets. Scholarships are available laris and Yukla dormitories. [email protected].
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By PA3 Jonathan Klingenberg 17th Coast Guard District Public Affairs
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxil- iary sailed to Old Harbor to bring their safe boating message, a supply of children’s life jackets, and a friendly robot to the village July 28 and 29. The centerpiece of the Auxiliary out- reach, Coastie the Safety Boat, made the trip wrapped in canvas and tarps lashed to the stern of the Sweet Ann II, a 38-foot sailboat belonging to Auxiliarist Bob Hough. On arrival in Old Harbor, volunteers lifted Coastie onto the dock, where he met local children, adults and even a trio of friendly dogs. While Tonya Lee, an information tech- nician with the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, interacted with Coastie and his visi- tors, Auxiliarist Drew Herman operated the radio remote control and voice synthesizer that allows Coastie to move, blink, talk and show off his lights and horns. Coastie tells children to always wear their life jackets around the water, “reach or throw, but never go” when someone is in trouble, and other safety messages. The auxiliarists also used the opportunity to start Kids Don’t Float in Old Har- bor. In partner- ship with the Alaska Office of Boating Safe- ty, Kids Don’t Float makes free life jackets avail- able at harbors and other boating launch sites around the state. Jim Cedeno, Old Har- bor’s village public safety of- ficer, will monitor the vests there, and the visiting Marines have donated lumber to Aaron Jessup, a civilian commercial vessel examiner with Coast Guard Marine Safety Detachment Kodiak, watches a child in Old Harbor, Alaska, with Coastie the Safety Boat during an Auxiliary outreach mission July 29. Old Harbor can be reached only build storage chests. by boat or by air, so water safety is especially critical. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist Bob Hough) The Coast Guard Auxiliary, with more than 30,000 uniformed, civilian volunteers to buy Coastie the animatronic tugboat Marine reservists camped at Old Harbor on vessel safety checks for recreational boats. organized in local flotillas nationwide, as- character, and prepare a private boat to the a training mission. Old Harbor, 50 miles southwest of the sists the Coast Guard in a range of missions standards of an official Coast Guard facility. Commercial vessel examiner Aaron Jes- city of Kodiak, is one of seven small com- including public education. “I saw the magic of it,” Hough said sup, a civilian employee of the Coast Guard, munities around the main island accessible Planning for the Old Harbor outreach about his first encounter with a Coastie from and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ben Stixrud, only by air or sea. mission began more than four years ago, another flotilla. both of Marine Safety Detachment Kodiak, Now that the flotilla has proved the when Hough, a member of the Kodiak flo- The voyage to Old Harbor allowed the joined the trip to build personal relationships feasibility of such multi-missions outreach tilla, realized children in the island’s remote Auxiliary to partner with other agencies with the many commercial fishermen who trips, visits to the other remote communities communities have little opportunity to learn and Coast Guard units, offering a valuable operate out of Old Harbor. can take place. about safe boating practices, although they opportunity to make connections with local Good relationships are essential for The Kodiak Auxiliary team consisted spend much of their time on boats from an officials. their function that combines aspects of law of Bob Hough, coxswain of Sweet Ann early age. Also along for the ride was the Catholic enforcement and occupational safety. II, George Lee, John Monahan and Drew To make the Old Harbor visit possible, chaplain from Coast Guard Base Kodiak, “That was one of the things I hoped to do Herman, and was made possible by many Hough and fellow Kodiak auxiliarists had Navy Lt. John Monahan, a member of the when I got this job,” Jessup said. other flotilla members and active duty Coast to reach high levels of training and qualifi- Kodiak Auxiliary flotilla. While Jessup and Stixrud addressed the Guardsmen who helped plan and train for cation as boat crewmembers, raise money He took the opportunity to minister to working boat side, the Auxiliary offered free the mission.