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an edition of the Recycled material is used in the making of our ALASKAHome of the Arctic WarriorsPOST newsprint Vol. 5, No. 50 Fort Wainwright, Alaska December 19, 2014 Junior leaders learn about tools General’s Holiday to help Soldiers achieve resiliency Safety Allen Shaw Fort Wainwright PAO Message More than one-hun- dred junior and Maj. Gen. Michael H. mid-level leaders par- Shields ticipated in a Terrain U.S. Army Alaska com- Walk, Dec. 8 and 9 to manding general familiarize them with service providers on post and where they are located. Attention was fo- cused on the recre- ational opportunities at the Physical Fitness Center and Melaven Gym, services provid- ed by the Department of Behavioral Health, Outdoor Recreation, the Army Substance Abuse Program, Army Community Service, Maj. Gen. Michael H. the Family Life Center Shields and the Army Well- ness Center. The Ter- rain Walk is actually a The Holiday Season is guided tour designed Jack Parker, Master Resilience Trainer Performance Expert with the Fort Wainwright office, give junior a wonderful time of year to show leaders the re- and mid-level leaders the run-down on the services offered through the Comprehensive Soldier and to give thanks and visit sources available and Family Fitness program on post. For more information, call (571) 255-0266. (Photo by Brian Schlum- with Family and friends, allow the command to bohm, Fort Wainwright PAO) reflect upon the past, connect the dots. and anticipate what the Steve Tate, sports New Year will bring. manager, Directorate enhance performance During the winter holi- of Family and Morale, of the Army Family day season, our service Welfare and Recre- – Soldiers, their Fam- members, Civilians, and ation explained what ilies, and Army civil- Families spend more the recreation facili- ians. CSF2 does this time traveling just when ties have to offer. “We by providing hands-on the weather makes the have a variety of class- training and self-de- roads dangerous in all es designed for differ- velopment tools so areas of Alaska. Safety ent fitness levels at a that members of the is about making the cor- reasonable rate and Army Family are bet- rect choices. When we can provide personal ter able to cope with choose not to follow the training, if that’s more adversity, perform simple rules of the road your style,” he said. better in stressful sit- we put ourselves and Following Tate, the uations, and thrive in others at risk. Speeding, group was briefed by life. not using seat belts, and Tony Gantt, training The Soldiers partic- driving while impaired center manager, Com- ipating in the Terrain — whether because of prehensive Soldier and Walk were split into fatigue or alcohol — are Family Fitness. He groups of 20 to 30 and Junior and mid-level leaders board busses Dec. 8 and 9 to tour services the three major causes said, “We’re just try- bussed to Behavior- for Soldiers and Family member on post. The Terrain Walk was to familiar- of our off-duty deaths ing to get the program al Health and Army ize them with Army Community Service, the Family Life Center, Behavior during the holidays. off the ground here.” Health, Outdoor and Indoor Recreation, the Army Substance Abuse Pro- The CSF2 is designed gram and the newly established wellness center. (Photo by Allen Shaw, Fort See GENERAL on to build resilience and See WALK on page 3 Wainwright PAO) page 2 Holiday safety Soldier for Life: 1st Sgt. carries message from leadership to the community Capt. Matthew Baldwin the Garrison U.S. Army Alaska PAO With wishes for happiness and prosperity, Sgt. 1st Class commander John Christopher Lewis re- ceived his Certificate of Re- Col. S. Cape Zemp tirement from the Armed garrison commander Forces of America Nov. 14, at the Last Frontier Community Activity Center on Fort Wain- The holiday season wright. has arrived and I wish A Columbus, Miss., na- all of you here at Fort tive, he is set to retire May Wainwright a very Mer- 31, 2015, and is ending his 20 ry Christmas and Happy years of service as a senior en- New Year. listed leader in the 3rd Battal- If you plan on at- ion, 21st Infantry Regiment, tending holiday parties 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Lt. Col. Joel D. Newsom, commander for the “Gimlets,” 3rd Battalion, where alcohol will be Team, 25th Infantry Division. Col. S. Cape Zemp 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th In- served, have a plan to Joining the army in 1995, fantry Division, awards a retirement pin to Sgt. 1st Class John Chris- avoid drinking and driv- he went to basic training at topher Lewis at the Last Frontier Community Activity Center at Fort ing, or getting into a ve- Fort Jackson, S.C., and re- Wainwright, Alaska Nov. 14. The pin was given in honor of Lewis’s hicle with someone who know you will be driv- ceived Signal Support System many years of service, and during the retirement ceremony he also has been drinking. This ing. If you’re hosting Specialist training at Fort received the Nation’s Colors and a Certificate of Appreciation signed may include appoint- guests, be sure you offer Gordon, Ga. by the Commander in Chief, President Barack Obama. (Photo by ing a designated driver, “It was a hard business Capt. Matt Baldwin, U.S. Army Alaska PAO) handing your keys to back then, but nothing like the host, or abstaining See COMMANDER on what it is today,” said Lt. Col. for the “Gimlets” 3-21 Infantry. from drinking when you page 3 Joel D. Newsom, commander “I would argue that of all the See SOLDIER on page 3 WEEKEND WEATHER BRIEFS Alaska Post’s last publication of 2014, back on Jan. 9, 2015 The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Wainwright Public Affairs staff, thank you for your support Friday Saturday Sunday throughout the year. Whether reading the Alaska Post newspaper; visiting the Fort Wain- Partly cloudy Partly cloudy Partly cloudy wright web site, Facebook, Twitter or Google+ or browsing the Flickr archive of more than Highs around 7 Highs around 7 Highs around 4 8,000 images. Thank you for the interest and support you show Soldiers, Families, retirees, Lows around 0 Lows around -4 Lows around -4 veterans and civilians that call Interior Alaska home. The Alaska Post will be back again Jan. 9, 2015. Please let us know how we might improve, change or create new ways of keeping you informed on what is happening in our military community. Contact us at usarmy.wainwright. [email protected]. 2 December 19, 2014 ARMY NEWS ALASKA POST MEDDAC Minute Scholarships for military Brandy Ostanik and offer little or no a comprehensive eye Medical Department nutrients, while oth- exam once a year for children; applications Activity-Alaska PAO ers may provide nutri- optimal eye health. To ents, but too much fat book an appointment, 26 Week Health and calories. Start by call 361-5212. for new season available Challenge drinking more water; Enhance health strive for eight to 10 Tobacco Cessation Cherie Huntington with sleep, activity cups per day. Beneficiaries wish- DeCA public affairs and nutrition by tak- ing to kick the tobac- specialist ing the Performance Patients Only co habit can receive Triad 26 Week Chal- Please assistance through As the Scholarships lenge. Think about Only scheduled pa- Arctic Health Link’s for Military Children what motivates you tients will be permit- Tobacco Cessation Program enters its to live a healthier life- ted into examination program. To register 15th year, more than style. areas in the laborato- for the next session, 8,000 students have Week 9: Sleep; ry and radiology de- call 361-4148. shared nearly $13 mil- don’t drink alcohol partments. For safety lion in scholarships. before bed. While it reasons, all family Army Medicine’s Applications for the can give the feeling of members must remain Ambassador 2015-2016 school-year being tired, it disrupts in the patient waiting Program awards become avail- and lightens sleep area. Only children Subject matter able starting Dec. 15 several hours after over the age of 10 are experts from MED- at commissaries world- consumption. Activ- permitted to be left DAC-AK are avail- wide or on the Internet ity; it is important to alone in waiting areas. able to speak to Fam- at http://www.military- survivor of a retiree. fees and other expens- always warm-up be- ily Readiness Groups, scholar.org. Applications must es. fore activity to reduce Eye Health units, organizations As one of last year’s be turned in to a Fisher House Foun- the risk of injury. Nu- Bassett ACH Op- or clubs. To schedule recipients said, the commissary by close dation, a nonprofit or- trition; what a person tometry Clinic provides a speaker on health scholarship will help of business Feb. 13, ganization that helps drinks is just as im- services to retirees and care topics or pro- her fulfill her dream 2015. Packages must service members and portant as what they dependents. Anyone grams offered through of becoming a sur- be hand-delivered or their families, admin- eat. Many beverages over the age of three is MEDDAC-AK, call geon. “Receiving your shipped via U.S. Post- isters the program. contain added sugars encouraged to schedule 361-5091. scholarship makes me al Service or other de- Scholarship Managers, more determined to livery methods, not a national, nonprofit, attain high academ- emailed or faxed. scholarship manage- ic standards and ac- Applicants should ment services organi- complish my dream,” ensure that they and zation, manages and the student wrote in a their sponsor are en- awards the scholar- Holiday safety letter to the Defense rolled in the Defense ships. Commissary Agency. Enrollment Eligibili- Commissary part- “Thank you again for ty Reporting System ners and the general list, check it twice your generosity and database and have a public donate money believing in me.” military ID card. The to the program; every Starting last year, Staff Report breaks, or damage. appliances that are applicant must attend dollar donated goes each award amount Fort Wainwright Repair or replace recognized by a test- or plan to attend an directly to funding rose to $2,000 from the Installation Safety loose or frayed electri- ing laboratory such as accredited college or scholarships. Support- previous $1,500, and office cal cords. Electrical Underwriters Labora- university, full time, in ers are recognized at tape is not a fix! tories (UL). the program awards at the fall of 2015 or be four levels of dona- The holiday season Don’t overload Never use the oven least one scholarship at enrolled in studies de- tions, with Four Star is a joyous and won- outlets. Use surge for a heating the each commissary with signed to transfer to a business partners con- derful time, but it can protectors as well as home. qualified applicants. four-year program. tributing more than be a very busy time as Ground Fault Circuits Check your smoke An applicant must Applicants who are $50,000 annually, and well. Getting caught outlets (those outlets detectors. be a dependent, un- awarded a full schol- One Star donors giving up in the holiday spir- with the push button If you have a live married child, young- arship or receive an between $2,000 and it can be a great thing, thingy in the middle). Christmas tree, keep er than 21, or 23, if appointment to one of under $10,000. but don’t lose your Place lamps on lev- it watered and use enrolled as a full-time the military academies For more head and forget about el surfaces and always lights that don’t pro- student at a college or affiliated preparato- information, students safety. use the recommended duce heat. or university, of a ser- ry schools are not eli- or sponsors should “More than 4,000 bulb wattage. Have a good fire ex- vice member on ac- gible to receive funds call Scholarship people die each year Never leave a hot tinguisher on hand. tive duty, Reserve or from this program. A Managers at 856-616- in home fires. Every stove top unattended. Guard member, retiree full scholarship is usu- 9311 or email them year, there are more Turn it off if you leave This is not a com- or survivor of a mili- ally defined as one that at militaryscholar@ than 500,000 resi- the kitchen. plete list of everything tary member who died provides for payment scholarshipmanagers. dential fires serious Keep a three- you need to do to be while on active duty, or of tuition, books, lab com. enough to be reported foot “kid-free” zone safe, but it’s a start. to fire departments. around the stove or Enjoy the season, but Property losses ex- where hot food or be safe. Make sure it ceed 4 billion dollars drink is prepared or stays joyous through- General: Holiday safety annually, and the long carried. out this year and into term emotional dam- Don’t forget to the next. Continued from page 1 age to victims and clean the clothes dry- Have a Merry their loved ones is in- er lint filter. Christmas, Happy Whether you are trav- TRIPS. make. calculable.”-U.S. Con- Keep flammables is Holidays and see you eling or staying in the lo- Holidays also mean As leaders, we must sumer Product Safety a safe place away from next year. cal area, make sure you celebrating at home and be engaged at every lev- Commission. children. dress for success and in the barracks with el to influence the mind- Keep anything For more infor- consider the changes in Family and friends, and set that leads to safe be- Here are a few tips that can burn at least mation, contact the the season, whether it’s many of these celebra- havior and making good to keep in mind to three feet from a heat Installation Safety icy roads, high wind ad- tions often involve alco- decisions. I charge each help this joyous time source such as a fur- Office, at 353-7085 or visories, or snowy con- hol. If hosting a party, of you with the mission of year, joyous: nace, fireplace, porta- the Fire Prevention ditions. Always ensure be responsible for your of enforcing standards, Check electri- ble heater or candles. Office, at 353-9164 or you pack emergency actions and attentive sharing and applying cal cords for cracks, Use only heating 353-9166. safety gear. Be sure to to the age and amount your safety knowledge, plan accordingly and al- of alcohol your guests watching out for each low ample time to reach consume. Check to en- other, and working to- your destination, and sure designated drivers/ gether as a team to en- when driving, be alert, JBADD are available for sure you and your loved be prudent, and always those who drink, or pro- ones remain safe. anticipate the unexpect- vide accommodations I would like to per- ed. As you get ready to for your guests to sleep sonally wish you and travel this holiday sea- over. If you choose to your Families a safe and son, I ask each of you drink, remember that enjoyable holiday sea- to use the TRiPS online passing the keys to a son. assessment tool, located friend may be the most Arctic Warriors, Arc- at http://safety.army.mil/ important decision you tic Tough and Be Safe! ALASKA POST Home of the Arctic Warriors EDITORIAL STAFF The ALASKA POST is authorized by Army Regulation 360-1 and is published by the Fairbanks Garrison Commander Daily News-Miner, a private firm in no way connected Col. S.C. Zemp with the U.S. Army, and is under exclusive written contract. Contents of the ALASKA POST are not Fort Wainwright Acting PAO/Editor necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the Department of the Army. The editorial content Brian Schlumbohm of this publication is the responsibility of the U.S. Staff writer/Community-Media Army Garrison Ft. Wainwright Public Affairs Office. The ALASKA POST welcomes responsible Relations Officer comments from its readers and will publish letters, articles or photos submitted at least one week Allen Shaw prior to the next publication. The ALASKA POST Contributors reserves the right to edit or reject submissions. All submitted material will become official Army Sgt. Sean Callahan, U.S. Army Alaska PAO property unless otherwise indicated. To advertise Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel, 354th Fighter Wing PAO call (907) 459-7548 Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, Brandy Ostanik, Medical Department Activity-Alaska use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, PAO physical handicap, political affiliation or any other Capt. Matthew Baldwin, U.S. Army Alaska PAO non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The Editorial office is located on Ft. Wainwright in Staff Report, Fort Wainwright Installation Safety office Building 1047 #1; Mailing address is Public Affairs Office, 1060 Gaffney Road, 5900, Ft. Wainwright, Emily Webb, Army and Air Force Exchange Service AK 99703. Call 353-6779 or 353-6701, or send Cherie Huntington, DeCA public affairs specialist emails to usarmy.wainwright.imcom-pacific.list. [email protected] The ALASKA POST – Home of the Arctic Warriors 3 ALASKA POST NEWS December 19, 2014 Soldier for life Fort Wainwright Continued from page 1 ed to lead,” Newsome and rewarding Army said. “Your leadership career,” Newsom said, Exchange offers extended things that have has shaped the lives of “Thank you,” to Lisa changed over the past hundreds, maybe thou- Lewis and to their chil- 20 years, communi- sands of Soldiers. You dren, “for all of those holiday return policy cations systems have have created your leg- years of service and probably seen the most acy through for those support.” policy extends these receipts receive an Ex- aggressive and fastest you lead and your ac- For being with him Emily Webb Army and Air Force terms through Jan. 31, change gift card. changes.” tions will continue to “from day one,” Lewis Exchange Service 2015. Shoppers can also Fort Wainwright se- grown exponentially also gave thanks to his “The Exchange return items pur- nior leaders and Sol- as they do the same Family, “Take time for To make gift giv- knows that sometimes chased through shop- diers conveyed their thing, and pass along your Family, because ing easier, the Army a gift can be the wrong myexchange.com at thanks to Lewis as a the proud heritage you you won’t get that time and Air Force Ex- color, size or brand,” the Fort Wainwright Certificate of Apprecia- have given them.” back,” he said. change service is said Store Manager, Exchange. For more tion was presented for The dedication of his The positions he extending its return Denice Langley. “The information about the his service in the armed family was honored. A held during his ca- policy for items pur- Fort Wainwright Ex- extended refund poli- forces of the United Certificate of Appre- reer included team chased from Nov. 1 change’s extended re- cy, shoppers can visit States. Extending the ciation from the De- chief, section sergeant, to Dec. 24, 2014. turn policy goes the ex- customer service at the personal thanks and partment of the Army, plans and operations The Fort Wain- tra mile to make sure Exchange. sincere appreciation of signed by the Chief of non-commissioned offi- wright Exchange’s everyone gets the per- To find out more our nation for honor- Staff, Gen. Raymond cer in charge and first standard policy al- fect gift this year.” about the Exchange able service, the certif- Odierno, was given to sergeant, but his favor- lows returns any- Refunds with sales history and mission or icate is signed by Pres- Lisa Lewis, “on the ite job has been leading where from up to receipts are processed to view recent press ident Barack Obama, occasion of the retire- as a platoon sergeant. 15 to 90 days of pur- as forms of payment releases please visit Commander in Chief. ment of her husband “To life-long friends chase with a sales (cash for cash, credit our Web site at http:// Newsom, command- from active status for over the past 20 years receipt. The holi- for credit card). Re- www.shopmyexchange. er for the “Gimlets” her support and under- that I have had the day return/exchange funds without sales com. 3-21 Infantry, gave standing that helped to honor and privilege to Lewis a Retirement pin make possible her hus- work with, to the broth- in honor of his many band’s lasting contribu- erhood, shared accom- years of service. Lewis tion to the nation.” plishments and team also received our Na- They met each oth- work; I will cherish tion’s Colors, as a sym- er in high school and those awesome memo- bol of faithful service to marred shortly after he ries for the rest of my his country. entered the service. life,” Lewis said. Walk: Soldiers learn Having served in “Serving in the army His goal is to con- units including the is tough,” Newsom said. tinue school to gain Continued from page 1 2nd Ranger Battalion “Not only for the Sol- a bachelors degree in and the 82nd Airborne, dier but for the family criminal justice and Community Service. sources, but due to me, took advantage of Lewis has travelled the who has to pick up and to work in the field of From there they at- lack of familiarity they the program available globe from Fort Lewis move. The late nights, juvenile corrections, tended briefings atnever take the time to and told me they were to Fort Bliss, from Ja- extensive time in the and case management. the Family Life Cen- go inside and talk to a in a better place be- pan to Kuwait, to Iraq field and don’t forget “Helping kids,” he said, ter, Outdoor Rec- real person. “We lis- cause of it.” and now to Alaska. the deployments.” “They need mentors, reation, the Army ten to hearsay or what For more informa- “Your hard work di- Honored for being leadership and guid- Substance Abuse our buddies say, but tion about recreational rectly impacts those there throughout his ance. I have done that Program and then when we go in we real- activities, call the PFC you have been entrust- entire “challenging back to the PFC to ize what great services at 353-7225; for Out- learn about the Well- are offered. Leadership door Recreation, call ness Center. needs to support Sol- 353-8696; for Behavior- Chaplain (Capt) diers and remind them al Health, call 353-2255; Brent Sanders, 2nd that there are people for Army Community Battalion, 8th Field ready and willing to Service, call 353-6234; Artillery Regiment, help. “I have literal- the Family Life Center, 1st Stryker Brigade ly walked Soldiers to call 353-1287; CSF2, Combat Team said these services before call (571) 255-0266 or he thinks Soldiers and I can’t remember the Wellness Center at are aware of the re- one who didn’t thank 353-3535.

Sgt. 1st Class John Christopher Lewis receives our Nation’s Colors from the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, at his retirement ceremony at the Last Frontier Community Activity Center at Fort Wainwright on Nov. 14. The flag was presented by Lt. Col. Joel D. Newsom, commander 3-21 Infantry Regiment, the “Gimlets,” as a symbol of his faithful service to the country. (Photo by Capt. Matt Baldwin, U.S. Army Alaska PAO) Commander Continued from page 1 you tell someone where extended hours of dark- you are going and when ness. nonalcoholic beverages you will be back. If you do so, please as a choice and be mind- Some of you may light ensure that your cloth- ful of your guests’ safety. candles in the home to ing is bright enough to During the winter celebrate the season, be seen by drivers, and season, snow and ice can when doing so place dress for the weather. make driving hazardous. them away from any I encourage all of you If you plan on traveling flammable material and to enjoy this festive sea- during the holidays, take out of reach of children, son. Please keep safety your time while driving. always extinguish before foremost in mind as you Slow down, maintain a going to bed. celebrate the holiday safe distance from the A lot of you will be season and the arrival of car in front of you, and outside running, walk- the 2015 New Year. arrive safely. Make sure ing or skiing during the 4 December 19, 2014 NEWS ALASKA POST Chaplain’s 50-year journey to become bishop Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel 354th Fighter Wing PAO

“I’ve always had a committed faith and a love for God, but never really thought of be- coming a priest until I was enlisted in the Air Force,” said Chaplain (Maj.) Chad Zielinski. The Michigan native, who currently serves as the 354th Fighter Wing deputy wing chaplain, was ordained bishop of the Fairbanks Catholic diocese in a ceremony Dec. 15. This requires a dedication to an area the size of Texas, much of which isn’t accessible by road. Born in 1964, in Alpena, Michigan, to a school teacher fa- ther and social worker mother, Zielinski said his family was very committed to their faith, attending church and religious education every week. “My parents were Fellow bishops and priests clap for Chaplain (Maj.) Chad Zielinski, the 354th Fighter Wing deputy wing chaplain, after being ordained very loving and com- the bishop of the Fairbanks Catholic diocese Dec. 15, 2014 at the Carlson Center, Fairbanks, Alaska. This is the first time an active-du- passionate and invested ty Airman has been chosen for a position of this magnitude. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel, 354th Fighter Wing PAO) a lot of time into mak- ing sure we were a fam- ily unit when it came After graduating thing for these great dled within me,” said ocese of Fairbanks,” pretty horrific things to church,” he said. from high school and people.” Zielinski. said Schweitz. “He has as an Air Force chap- “My father was always spending a summer After extensive stud- There was a great learned to work with lain working with the challenging his kids to in Valdez, Alaska, as ies in Oregon and Mich- need for chaplains at people from all back- Army covering 18 com- better themselves and a commercial salmon igan while serving as the time and Zielinski grounds, and do so un- bat outposts. It’s a mir- to learn more. Educa- fisherman, Zielinskia reservist in the Air took this as an oppor- der the stresses of war. acle I’m still around tion to him was a way joined the Air Force and Force, Zielinski was fi- tunity for servitude, Yet he is also humble today to serve; God ob- to better your life.” was stationed at Moun- nally ordained a priest. something he said and prayerful. I un- viously has a plan for In addition to its tain Home Air Force Logistics forced him has been ingrained in derstand why the Holy me.” commitment to the Base, Idaho, where he to separate complete- the fabric of his being Father chose him as a Working with such a Church, the family was worked in the 366th ly from being enlisted, throughout his life, servant leader for Fair- diverse group of people also involved with of the Supply Squadron. Stay- so he could become a which has been noticed banks.” during his active-duty Boy Scouts of America. ing committed to his chaplain candidate. by the people he works War has marked ev- years has culminated This made a huge con- faith, he spent a lot of “I didn’t think I’d with as well. ery service member’s in many opportunities tribution to Zielinski’s time with the Catholic ever come back to ac- Archbishop Roger career for more than for this leader. decision to join the Air chaplain who ultimate- tive duty after becom- L. Schwietz, the Arch- a decade and Zielins- “The Air Force has Force in 1983. ly encouraged him to ing a priest in 1996, but bishop of Anchorage, ki is no exception. He afforded me the oppor- “Leadership, orga- join seminary after his this wasn’t the case,” Alaska, who has served deployed to Iraq twice tunity through educa- nization, relationships, enlistment was up. he said. as Apostolic Adminis- in addition to Afghan- tion and life experienc- attaching one’s self to “Being involved in After serving as a trator for the Diocese istan, working with es to really hone in on ideals, challenging you the chapel program as pastor of three parishes of Fairbanks since No- U.S. Army infantry what it means to be a to advance and prog- a young Airman was a for six years, the events vember 2013, praised units during each rota- leader,” said Zielinski. ress among the ranks huge impetus for me,” of Sept. 11, 2001, Zielinski’s servitude. tion. “All of those leadership were all things instilled he said. “The Air Force changed his outlook on “Zielinski exempli- “These were excit- by the scouts that drove has a lot of good peo- active duty. fies many of the qual- ing, rewarding and my interest in the mili- ple and you just push “This patriotic sense ities needed to serve powerful experiences,” See CHAPLAIN on tary,” he said. yourself to do the right was immediately rekin- the people of the Di- he said. “I saw some page 5 Surviving Alaska: Winter road survival

Sgt. Sean Callahan Trooper, Sgt. J. Carson ers compared to other and minus 60-degree can create some of the states, but on black U.S. Army Alaska PAO to put together this states, Alaska per cap- temperatures in the most extreme driving ice, they offer little in question-and-answer ita has a lot of serious wintertime. This, conditions in the na- the way of traction. Most people know resource to keep you injury and fatality combined with soil tion. In most parts of Window wipers of- that winters here in in the know and help collisions. There are conditions, allows for Alaska, these extreme ten freeze to the win- Alaska are long and ex- you be safe on Alaskan three major contribut- permafrost, washouts, road conditions last for dow and need to be tremely cold. Whether highways and byways. ing factors that cause and general expanding up to seven months of replaced on a regular you’ve lived in Alaska this: and contracting of road the year. basis. Although it is all your life or recently What are some im- Alaska has relative- material. This contrib- Many vehicles important to be able to moved here for work, portant things people ly poor road conditions utes to heaves, ruts in Alaska are not see it is also important everyone should make should understand and extreme weather and other dangerous equipped for Alaska for others to see you. safety a top priority, es- about winter driving changes. Fairbanks, road conditions. These Roads. Good winter Make sure your lights pecially when it comes here in Alaska? for example, can have poor road conditions tires are important. to driving. We spoke Although we have 90-degree tempera- combined with freez- All-weather tires are with Alaska State relatively few driv- tures in the summer ing rain, snow, and ice good in most other See WINTER on page 5 5 ALASKA POST NEWS December 19, 2014 Chaplain: Army hockey team falls short as Air New bishop Force claims Commander’s Cup of Fairbanks Continued from page 4 opportunities in 12 years as an active-duty chap- lain are priceless; you could never put a dollar value on it.” According to the Pacific Air Forces command chaplain, this is the first time an active-duty Air- man has been chosen for a position of this mag- nitude. “Chaplain Zielinski is an extraordinary officer who has served in a series of high-profile posi- The 2014 Commander’s Cup Army and Air Force pregame team photo, Dec. 12, 2014. (Photo by Brian tions during his career, including ministry to ca- Schlumbohm, Fort Wainwright PAO) See more photos on Fort Wainwright’s Flickr page, at https://www. dets at the United States Air Force Academy and flickr.com/photos/fortwainwright/ serving as the face of the Chaplain Corps on the Air Force Recruiting Service team,” said Chap- Staff report 18 years of play. families and members the Carlson Center. lain (Col.) Dondi Costin, the Pacific Air Forc- USARAK PAO Representing their of the local community During the first peri- es command chaplain. “More importantly, he’s units and service showing up to enthusi- od break of a game be- served alongside warriors in combat when and The United States branches, the game astically view the two- tween the University where our nation needed him the most. Father Army Alaska North was part of University hour game. of Alaska Fairbanks Zielinski represents the very best our Air Force hockey team lost a of Alaska Fairbanks’s The 9th Army Band Nanooks Men’s Hock- has to offer, and, although I hate to see him leave hard fought battle in Military Appreciation provided music and ey team played against active duty, I’m thrilled for those in the Diocese front of a full-house Week. Free and open to Soldiers from different the Alabama-Hunts- of Fairbanks who will benefit from his humble, crowd as the Interior the community, it was units competed in one- ville Men’s Hockey visionary servant leadership. Air Force team claimed named an official Fam- man sled pull races and team from the Univer- “Thankfully, a large number of those benefi- a 5-1 victory and rights ily, Morale, Welfare a tug-of-war between sity of Alabama. ciaries belong to our military family, and I know to the Commander’s and Recreation event, periods to keep the All active and retired for certain they’ll be in the best of hands,” Costin Cup Dec. 12, at the authorizing many US- spectators engaged. military and their fam- added. “I’m equally grateful that Chaplain Ziel- Carlson Center in Fair- ARAK Soldiers to call The winners of the ily members were able inski has been granted the opportunity to contin- banks. The win broke it their place of duty, game were awarded to attend this game for ue serving Eielson Airmen as a chaplain in the a nine-to-nine dead- resulting in high spir- their trophy during a free as part of the UAF Air Force Reserve. As Bishop of Fairbanks, he’ll lock between the two its and a large turn-out second hockey event Military Appreciation have the best of both worlds - and so will we.” teams after more than of service members, later that day at week. Winter: Driving safely on dangerous roads Continued from page 4 ple honking, or even a your headlights. Most member the basics that collision next to you. collisions with moose we all learned, no mat- are working and keep Don’t focus on your are caused not because ter where we learned them clean. Also have phone, stereo, kids, or the moose ran out in to drive. Carson noted your brakes checked by do anything else that front of the driver, but that a significant num- a professional. If your will bring your eyes off rather the driver was ber of fatalities are brakes are not properly of the roadway while traveling faster than caused because driv- maintained, you could moving. Distracted their brakes would let ers or passengers don’t lose traction when try- driving is responsible them stop with how far wear seatbelts. ing to stop. Simply be- for a good portion of our they could see. cause they bring you to fatalities each year. If Last year, 635 vehicle Editor’s note: This a stop on dry pavement we subtracted collisions collisions with wildlife is the second part of a does not mean they are caused by distracted were reported to the three-part series of ar- in good working order. drivers, impaired driv- Alaska State Troopers. ticles designed to help Have them checked by ers, and unsafe vehicles survive winter in Alas- a professional to assure we would have very few How can a person ka. For more informa- they’re engaging at the fatality collisions to in- from the Lower 48 pre- tion, visit the U.S. Army correct level and the vestigate. pare for driving here in Alaska Facebook page. correct time. Alaska? Driver’s don’t give How big of an impact Make sure they pur- the roadway the atten- does wildlife play when chase good tires. Re- tion it needs. Driving preparing long drives in move tint, lift kits, and in Alaska is tough, es- the winter? How many any other modification Winter_driving.jpg pecially with moose and accidents per year are which makes it diffi- Planning a safe trav- other wild game near caused by, or related to, cult to see or changes el on Alaskan roads in highways. There are Alaskan wildlife? the balance of a vehi- winter is paramount. many impaired-drivers There is nothing cle. All-wheel drive Whether between work on the road, road con- special when prepar- vehicles are much eas- and home or Fairbanks ditions are constantly ing for wildlife on road ier to handle than rear and Anchorage, always changing and can be trips. Everyone should wheel drive vehicles. be ready for the unex- very poor at times. Be- make sure the driver’s Slow way down driving pected; stay alert for cause of this, drivers area of their vehicle is through intersections other vehicles, animals need to make sure they clean as not to cause a even if the light is not and road conditions. stay focused. Turn distraction. Make sure, red. We get a lot of col- (File photo, Fort Wain- down the music so you the mirrors are clean, lisions at intersections wright PAO) can hear what is go- the headlights and tail- and stop signs where ing on. This allows lights are clean, and the a driver did not allow you to hear your tires vehicle is in good work- enough space to slow spinning, screeching ing order. Don’t drive down prior to stopping. of other vehicles, peo- tired. Don’t outdrive It’s important to re- 6 December 19, 2014COMMUNITY CALENDAR ALASKA POST

Friday - 19th 3709. Call 353-7223. Friday - 26th ily Assistance Center, ROMP AND STOMP COSMIC BOWLING, 8 building 3414. Call FRENCH DIP SPE- RECREATIONAL PLAY GROUP, 9:30 to NOTE: Trainor Gate p.m. to 1 a.m., Nugget 353-7322. CIAL, Nugget Lanes SKATING, 1:30 to 4 11:30 a.m., Last Fron- and Commissary Lanes Bowling Center, Bowling Center, build- p.m., Physical Fitness tier Community Ac- closed. building 3702. Call LUNCH TIME STICK ing 3702. Call 353- Center ice rink, build- tivity Center, building 353-2654. HOCKEY, 11:30 a.m. 2654. ing 3709. Call 353-7223. 1044. Call 353-7713. FAMILY SNOWMA- to 1 p.m., Physical CHINE FUN, Outdoor ROCK’N’BOWL, 9 Fitness Center ice rink, ALAKSHAK WINTER WARRIOR ZONE VA VOCATIONAL Recreation, building p.m. to 12:30 a.m., building 3709. Call BREAK FIELD TRIPS, MONTHLY TABLE REHABILITATION 4050. Call 361-6349. Nugget Lanes Bowling 353-7223. 8 to 9 a.m., Youth Cen- TENNIS TOURNA- AND EMPLOYMENT Center, building 3702. ter, building 4109. Call MENT, 7 to 10 p.m., OVERVIEW, 1 to 2 FRENCH DIP SPE- Call 353-2654. HOUR OF POWER: 361-5437. Warrior Zone, building p.m., Soldier and Fam- CIAL, Nugget Lanes GROUP STRENGTH 3205. Call 353-1087. ily Assistance Center, Bowling Center, build- CLASS, noon to 12:45 FAME GROUP EXER- building 3414. Call ing 3702. Call 353- Sunday - 28th p.m., Physical Fitness CISE SESSIONS, 9:15 COSMIC BOWLING, 8 353-7322. 2654. Center, building 3709. to 10:15 a.m., Melaven p.m. to 1 a.m., Nugget FRENCH DIP SPE- Call 353-7223. Fitness Center, build- Lanes Bowling Center, LUNCH TIME STICK X-BOWLING, Nugget CIAL, Nugget Lanes ing 3452. Call 353- building 3702. Call HOCKEY, 11:30 a.m. Lanes Bowling Center, Bowling Center, build- FREE BOUNCY HUT 1994. FAME child care 353-2654. to 1 p.m., Physical building 3702. Call ing 3702. Call 353- NIGHT, 5 to 7:30 p.m., is available from 9 to Fitness Center ice rink, 353-2654. 2654. Last Frontier Commu- 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 ROCK’N’BOWL, 9 building 3709. Call nity Activity Center, a.m. to noon, Melaven p.m. to 12:30 a.m., 353-7223. SAC “WINTER X-BOWLING, Nugget building 1044. Call Fitness Center, build- Nugget Lanes Bowling CAMP”, 6 a.m. to 6 Lanes Bowling Center, 353-7755. ing 3452. Call 353- Center, building 3702. HOUR OF POWER: p.m., School Age Cen- building 3702. Call 7713. Call 353-2654. GROUP STRENGTH ter, building 4166. Call 353-2654. ZUMBA GROUP CLASS, noon to 12:45 361-7394. EXERCISE, 6 to 7 WIN-A-GAME BOWL- p.m., Physical Fitness RECREATIONAL p.m., Physical Fitness ING, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday - 21st Center, building 3709. FAME GROUP EXER- SKATING, 1:30 to 4 Center, building 3709. Nugget Lanes Bowling Call 353-7223. CISE SESSIONS, 9:15 p.m., Physical Fitness Call 353-7223. Center, building 3702. FRENCH DIP SPE- to 10:15 a.m., Melaven Center ice rink, build- Call 353-2654. CIAL, Nugget Lanes ZUMBA GROUP Fitness Center, build- ing 3709. Call 353- Bowling Center, build- EXERCISE, 6 to 7 ing 3452. Call 353- 7223. Wednesday – GROUP CYCLING, ing 3702. Call 353- p.m., Physical Fitness 1994. FAME child care 31st noon to 12:45 p.m., 2654. Center, building 3709. is available from 9 to RECREATIONAL Call 353-7223. HOCKEY, 4:15 to 6 Physical Fitness Cen- 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 NEW YEAR’S EVE ter, building 3709. Call X-BOWLING, Nugget a.m. to noon, Melaven p.m., Physical Fitness Lanes Bowling Center, Center ice rink, build- 353-7223. Fitness Center, build- FRENCH DIP SPE- building 3702. Call Wednesday – ing 3452. Call 353- ing 3709. Call 353- 353-2654. 7223. CIAL, Nugget Lanes AFTER SCHOOL STO- 24th 7713. Bowling Center, build- RY TIME AND CRAFT, WINTER BOGO, 10 ing 3702. Call 353- ages three and older, 4 CHRISTMAS EVE WIN-A-GAME BOWL- 2654. to 5 p.m., post library, a.m. to 9 p.m., Nugget ING, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – 29th building 3700. Call Lanes Bowling Center, Nugget Lanes Bowling building 3702. Call FRENCH DIP SPE- KARATE, all ages, KARATE, all ages, 353-2642. CIAL, Nugget Lanes Center, building 3702. meets off post, sign up 353-2654. Call 353-2654. meets off post, sign up Bowling Center, build- at SKIESUnlimited, at SKIESUnlimited, RECREATIONAL ing 3702. Call 353- Murphy Hall basement, SKATING, 5:30 to 7:45 RECREATIONAL GROUP CYCLING, Murphy Hall basement, SKATING, 1:30 to 4 2654. building 1045. Call building 1045. Call p.m., Physical Fitness noon to 12:45 p.m., 353-7713. Center ice rink, build- p.m., Physical Fitness Physical Fitness Cen- 353-7713. Center ice rink, build- KARATE, all ages, ing 3709. Call 353- meets off post, sign up ter, building 3709. Call SAC “WINTER 7223. ing 3709. Call 353- 353-7223. SAC “WINTER 7223. at SKIESUnlimited, CAMP”, 6 a.m. to 6 CAMP”, 6 a.m. to 6 Murphy Hall basement, p.m., School Age Cen- COSMIC BOWLING, 8 RECREATIONAL p.m., School Age Cen- RECREATIONAL building 1045. Call ter, building 4166. Call ter, building 4166. Call p.m. to 1 a.m., Nugget 353-7713. SKATING, 5:30 to 7:45 361-7394. Lanes Bowling Center, HOCKEY, 4:15 to 6 p.m., Physical Fitness 361-7394. building 3702. Call p.m., Physical Fitness Center ice rink, build- Center ice rink, build- SAC “WINTER FAME GROUP EXER- FAME GROUP EXER- 353-2654. CAMP”, 6 a.m. to 6 ing 3709. Call 353- CISE SESSIONS, 9:15 ing 3709. Call 353- 7223. CISE SESSIONS, 9:15 7223. p.m., School Age Cen- to 10:15 a.m., Melaven to 10:15 a.m., Melaven ter, building 4166. Call Fitness Center, build- COSMIC BOWLING, 8 Fitness Center, build- Saturday - 361-7394. ing 3452. Call 353- ing 3452. Call 353- p.m. to 1 a.m., Nugget 1994. FAME child care 20th Monday – 22nd Lanes Bowling Center, 1994. FAME child care FAME GROUP EXER- is available from 9 to is available from 9 to CISE SESSIONS, 9:15 building 3702. Call 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 FRENCH DIP SPE- KARATE, all ages, 353-2654. 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 CIAL, Nugget Lanes meets off post, sign up to 10:15 a.m., Melaven a.m. to noon, Melaven a.m. to noon, Melaven Fitness Center, build- Fitness Center, build- Bowling Center, build- at SKIESUnlimited, ZUMBA GROUP EX- Fitness Center, build- ing 3702. Call 353- Murphy Hall basement, ing 3452. Call 353- ing 3452. Call 353- ing 3452. Call 353- 1994. FAME child care ERCISE, 6:15 to 7:15 7713. 2654. building 1045. Call p.m., Physical Fitness 7713. 353-7713. is available from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 Center, building 3709. WIN-A-GAME BOWL- KARATE, all ages, Call 353-7223. LUNCH TIME REC- meets off post, sign up SAC “WINTER a.m. to noon, Melaven REATIONAL SKATE, ING, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at SKIESUnlimited, CAMP”, 6 a.m. to 6 Fitness Center, build- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Murphy Hall basement, p.m., School Age Cen- ing 3452. Call 353- Physical Fitness Cen- Center, building 3702. building 1045. Call ter, building 4166. Call 7713. Saturday – ter, building 3709. Call Call 353-2654. 353-7713. 361-7394. 27th 353-7223. WIN-A-GAME BOWL- PRE-SCHOOL STORY LOCAL 1/2 DAY FAME GROUP EXER- ING, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., BIRCH LAKE ICE GROUP CYCLING, TIME, for children up SNOWMACHINE CISE SESSIONS, 9:15 Nugget Lanes Bowling FISHING, Outdoor noon to 12:45 p.m., to three years of age, TRIP, Outdoor Recre- to 10:15 a.m., Melaven Center, building 3702. Recreation, building Physical Fitness Cen- 11 to 11:45 a.m., post ation, building 4050. Fitness Center, build- Call 353-2654. 4050. Call 361-6349. ter, building 3709. Call library, building 3700. Call 361-6349. ing 3452. Call 353- 353-7223. Call 353-2642. 1994. FAME child care NO PRE-SCHOOL FRENCH DIP SPE- REGISTRATION is available from 9 to STORY TIME TODAY, CIAL, Nugget Lanes ZUMBA GROUP LUNCH TIME REC- OPENS FOR FAME 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 0-3 yrs, 11 to 11:45 Bowling Center, build- EXERCISE, 6 to 7 REATIONAL SKATE, CHILD CARE TODAY, a.m. to noon, Melaven a.m., post library, ing 3702. Call 353- p.m., Physical Fitness 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CYSS Fitness Center, build- building 3700. Call 2654. Center, building 3709. Physical Fitness Cen- Parent Central Ser- ing 3452. Call 353- 353-2642. Call 353-7223. ter, building 3709. Call vices, building 4391. 7713. KARATE, all ages, 353-7223. Call 361-7713. LUNCH TIME REC- meets off post, sign up LUNCH TIME REC- REATIONAL SKATE, at SKIESUnlimited, Tuesday – 30th GROUP CYCLING, REGISTRATION DUE REATIONAL SKATE, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Murphy Hall basement, noon to 12:45 p.m., Physical Fitness Cen- Physical Fitness Cen- FOR SUPER SAT- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., building 1045. Call SAC “WINTER URDAY CARE, 9 a.m. Physical Fitness Cen- ter, building 3709. Call 353-7713. ter, building 3709. Call 353-7223. CAMP”, 6 a.m. to 6 353-7223. to 2 p.m., CYSS Par- ter, building 3709. Call p.m., School Age Cen- ent Central Services, 353-7223. X-BOWLING, Nugget GROUP CYCLING, ter, building 4166. Call ZUMBA GROUP building 4391. Call Lanes Bowling Center, 361-7394. 361-7713. GROUP CYCLING, noon to 12:45 p.m., building 3702. Call EXERCISE, 6 to 7 Physical Fitness Cen- p.m., Physical Fitness noon to 12:45 p.m., 353-2654. GROUP CYCLING, WOMEN IN THE WIL- Physical Fitness Cen- ter, building 3709. Call Center, building 3709. 353-7223. 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and Call 353-7223. DERNESS: INTRO ter, building 3709. Call GROUP CYCLING, 10 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., TO CROSS COUNTRY 353-7223. to 11 a.m., Physical Fit- Physical Fitness Cen- SKIING, 9 a.m. to 5 ZUMBA GROUP ness Center, building NEW YEAR’S EVE EXERCISE, 6 to 7 ter, building 3709. Call ROCK’N’BOWL, 8 p.m., Outdoor Recre- ZUMBA GROUP 3709. Call 353-7223. 353-7223. ation, building 4050. EXERCISE, 6 to 7 p.m., Physical Fitness p.m. to 2 a.m., Nugget Center, building 3709. Lanes Bowling Center, Call 361-6349. p.m., Physical Fitness ZUMBA, 11:15 a.m. to ROMP AND STOMP Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223. 12:15 p.m., Physical building 3702. Call PLAY GROUP, 9:30 to 353-2654. SANTA’S SCORCHER: Call 353-7223. Fitness Center, build- 11:30 a.m., Last Fron- 2-HOUR CYCLING ing 3709. Call 353- tier Community Ac- CLASS, 10 a.m. to Thursday – 7223. tivity Center, building noon, Physical Fitness Tuesday – 23rd 25th 1044. Call 353-7713. Center, building 3709. RECREATIONAL Call 353-7223. SAC “WINTER CHRISTMAS DAY SKATING, 1:30 to 4 VA VOCATIONAL CAMP”, 6 a.m. to 6 - Trainor Gate and p.m., Physical Fitness REHABILITATION ZUMBA, 11:15 a.m. p.m., School Age Cen- Commissary closed. Center ice rink, build- AND EMPLOYMENT to 12:15 p.m., Physical ter, building 4166. Call ing 3709. Call 353- OVERVIEW, 1 to 2 141219 Alaska Post Fitness Center, building 361-7394. 7223. p.m., Soldier and Fam- 7 ALASKA POST NEWS December 19, 2014 Ice Fishing, Dec. 27, 8 a.m. to ing out for each other, being Northern Lights Chapel Catholic Mass, 9 a.m., 5 p.m., at Outdoor Recreation, safe and having a plan is Sundays at Southern Lights IN BRIEF for $45. For more information, a daily mantra in the mili- Catholic Christmas Eve Chapel call 361-2175. tary. “There is no excuse for Mass Protestant Service, 10:30 COMMISSARY WILL BE drinking and driving,” said Dec. 24, 5 p.m., at Southern a.m., Sundays at the North- CLOSED TRAINOR AND BADGER Command Sgt. Major David Lights Chapel. ern Lights Chapel Plan ahead. The commis- GATE CLOSERS Perkins, command sergeant Dec. 24, 11 p.m., Midnight sary will close at 4 p.m. Dec. Trainor and Badger Gates major, United States Army Mass at Southern Lights Protestant Contact for 24 and remain closed on Dec. will be closed Dec. 25 and 26. Garrison, Fort Wainwright, Chapel. Northern Lights Chapel: 25 and 26. The commissary Normal access will resume “And with the outstanding CH (MAJ) Mike Keifman, will reopen Dec. 27 and re- Dec. 27. Gates will also be work by the Soldiers in- Protestant Christmas Eve call (907) 353-2088, or email sume the regular store hours closed Jan. 1. volved with SADD, there is Service michael.r.keifman.mil@ of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more absolutely no reason a Fort Dec. 24, 7 p.m., at Northern mail.mil. information, call 353-7310. SEASON PASSES Wainwright Soldier should Lights Chapel Northern Lights Chapel AVAILABLE ever risk theirs or anyone is located on the corner of OUTDOOR Season passes are avail- else’s life by getting behind Christmas Day Mass Rhineland and Luzon Ave., RECREATION EVENTS able at the Fort Wainwright the wheel of a vehicle af- Dec. 25, 10 a.m. at the building 3430. There is a Women in the Outdoor Recreation Center ter they’ve been drinking.” Southern Lights Chapel. Wilderness: Intro to Cross now and will be for sale at For more information on Catholic Contact for South- Country Skiing, Dec. 20, 9 Birch Hill after they open. the BOSS program call 353- Solemnity of Mary, Mother ern Lights Chapel: a.m. to 5 p.m., at Birch Hill Ski For more information call 7648. For a safe ride home, of God (holy day of obliga- CH (MAJ) James Peak, call and Snowboard Area, for $30; 353-1998. call SADD at 353-6610. tion) (907) 361-4269 or email: a local half day snowmachine Jan. 1, 10 a.m. at Southern [email protected] trip, Dec. 20 and 26, 9 a.m. to MAKE THE CALL, Fort Wainwright Holiday Lights Chapel. Southern Lights Chapel noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at ARRIVE ALIVE Chapel Services is located on the corner of Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Living Army values, mak- Protestant Advent Services: Ongoing Fort Wainwright Neely Road and 8th Street, Area, for $35 and Birch Lake ing the right decisions, look- Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m., at Chapel Services building 4107.

Fort Wainwright Holiday hours Dining Facility Holiday Hours Fort Wainwright Main Post Dec. 25 and 26, closed Arctic Warrior Dining Facili- Dec. 25, Christmas Day Exchange Store ty, located in building 3728 on Continental Breakfast: 7 to 8 a.m. Dec. 24, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fort Wainwright Food Court Neely Road Lunch: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 25, closed Dec. 24, Popeye’s: 10:30 a.m. to 5 Dinner: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 26, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. p.m. Dec. 19 Dec. 24, Starbucks: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Breakfast: 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. Dec. 26 to 28 Post Exchange Military Clothing Dec. 24, Charley’s: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Store Dec. 25, closed Dinner: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Lunch: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 25, closed Dec. 26, Popeye’s: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 26, Starbucks: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 20 to 21 Dec. 26, Charley’s: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Breakfast: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Dec. 29 to Jan. 4 Burger King Lunch: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Dec. 25, Closed Furniture Store Dinner: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Lunch: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 25, Closed Dec. 22 to 24 Fort Wainwright Express Dec. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Breakfast: 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. Regular Meal Prices: Dec. 24, closes at 10pm Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast: $2.55, Lunch: $4.65, Dec. 25, closed North Post Express Dinner: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dinner: $4.65 Dec. 26, opens at 5 a.m. Dec. 25, closed Dec. 26, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hospital Express

Eielson facility hours Main Base Exchange holiday hours: Dec. 24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 25, Closed Dec. 26, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Express holiday hours Dec. 22, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 25, Closed Dec. 26, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Commissary holiday hours Dec. 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 22, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 23, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 25, CLOSED Dec. 26, CLOSED Dec. 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 29, CLOSED Dec. 30, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 1, CLOSED Jan. 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ernie Walker Theater on Eielson AFB Free movie admission to all military members and their Families with proof of ID. Hours of operation are Fridays through Sundays; con- cessions are available for purchase. Dec. 19, 7 p.m., “Life of Crime” (R) Dec. 20, 2 p.m., “Frozen” (PG); 7 p.m., “Love Actually” (R) Dec. 21, 2 p.m., “Maleficent” (PG) Dec. 23, 1 p.m., “Born to be Wild” (G) Call (907) 377-2269 for more information or visit their Facebook site for updates, at https:// www.facebook.com/eielsonfsscinema.

PLANT A ROW GARDENERS AND FARMERS: Would you be willing to Plant a Row for the hungry? Plant a Row works with the Fairbanks Community Food Bank to gather "extra" produce to be distributed to the hungry, whether individuals, families or soup kitchens in town. Thank you! Contact: [email protected] for details. Fairbanks Community Food Bank

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