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Vol. 40, No. 21 Published for the community of Fort Polk, La. May 24, 2013

JEAN DUBIEL / GUARDIAN

Running for a cause The 519th Military Police Battalion "Vipers" begin their 42-mile joined other law enforcement officials to help get the torch to journey to Alexandria in support of the Louisiana Law Enforce- Baton Rouge in time for opening ceremonies today. See page ment Torch Run for Special Olympics May 22. About 60 Soldiers 6A for full story and more photos.

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63 65 64 Town hall May 29 ...... 3A Tiger Land event ..... 13A Rain chance Rain chance Rain chance 20%10% 10% NPE Field Day ...... 8A All Vets Reunion ...... 5B Today Saturday Sunday VViieewwppooiinntt

CG urges community safety Guardian chanically safe and inspect your vehicle. Don’t drink By Brig. Gen. WILLIAM HICKMAN Editorial Staff JRTC and Fort Polk commander and drive. If riding an ATV or Brig. Gen. William Hickman The Memorial Day holiday will be observed Monday. motorcycle or operating Joint Readiness Training Center Formerly known as Decoration Day, this holiday com- watercraft, ensure you and Fort Polk commanding general memorates the men and women who died while in mili- wear your personal pro- Col. Roger L. Shuck tary service to this great nation. Memorial Day also tective equipment. Garrison commander marks the unofficial beginning of If your Kim Reischling summer: Public swimming pools travel plans Command information officer open, family and friends gather for change, up- Jean Dubiel barbecues,the lakes and reservoirs are date your Chuck Cannon Editors crowded with boaters and swimmers, Message chain of and many people travel miles to visit command. Angie Thorne grave sites and pay their respects. The safe- After Hours editor All of this activity can create dangerous conditions for ty of the Joint Readiness Kelli Neiman you and your family which is why it is important to Training Center and April Webb think of safety and be prepared. Fort Polk Family is my Staff writer Memorial Day is one of six days where the number of highest priority. The Editorial Offices total occupant fatalities for vehicle accidents is the high- 2013 JRTC and Fort Hickman Building 4919, Magnolia Street est, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Polk summer safety Fort Polk, LA 71459-5060 Administration. When driving, allow extra time for trav- campaign begins now. Voice (337) 531-4033 Fax (337) 531-1401 I wish you all a safe and relaxing holiday and thank el, take adequate rest breaks,wear your seat belt, adhere Email: [email protected] to the posted speed limits, make sure your car is me- you for your service. Trading post ads: [email protected] Fort Polk Homepage Cultural awareness 101: http://www.jrtc-polk.army.mil Advertising Steve Colwell, General Manager Steve(318) 352-3618 Colwell PO BoxGeneral 448 / 904 Manager South Drive How to do multicultural hair? Natchitoches, LA 71457 (318) 352-3618 For advertising inquiries contact: P.O. Box 448 go,” mom would start on my old- decided it would be best to buy a Tracie Ganno By APRIL WEBB 337-396-6840904 South Drive Guardian staff writer est sisters’ huge hair. Mom is part straightening comb. [email protected], Louisiana 71457 Native American, German, English I remember the fear I felt as The Guardian, a civilian enter- Hair care is only one challenge and African American and my fa- mom moved that hot device prise newspaper, is an authorized that some multicultural people ther is Afro-American. through my bushy Afro. I can still publication for members of the U.S. Army. Contents of the Guardian are have to look forward to in this life. Living in a diverse household feel my hands cupping my ears to not necessarily official views of, or en- As a child, I can remember in the with diverse protect them from dorsed by, the U.S. Government, De- second grade when this kid said, hair could be a the steaming hot partment of Defense, Department of the Army or Fort Polk. “No that can’t be your mom she challenge, but heat of that comb. The Guardian is published weekly looks too light.” I went home that mom did her For Jennifer, by the Public Affairs Office, Joint evening and told my dad to drive best. Hair main- who happens to Readiness Training Center and Fort me to school in the hopes of avoid- tenance was be Caucasian, rais- Polk. Printed circulation is 13,000. Everything advertised in this ing more comments like that on simple for my ing a biracial child publication shall be made available the bus. oldest sister has been a special for purchase, use or patronage with- Childhood memories are so re- since her hair journey. I can still out regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, warding when you can look back was like our remember Jennifer physical handicap, political affiliation and laugh at the past. Last week I mother’s: Long talking about un- or any other nonmerit factor of the was visiting Cleveland, Texas, and wavy. How- winding multiple purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation of this watching my sister-in-law, Jen- ever, my middle braids that kept policy of equal opportunity by an ad- nifer, play tug of war in the living sister and I had her in one position vertiser will result in the refusal to room with my niece’s hair. All I hair like our fa- for quite some print advertising from that source. could see was myself as a little girl ther’s side of the time. However, All editorial content of the Guardian is prepared, edited, pro- fidgeting in the chair as my mom family, a Jennifer was vided and approved by the Public Af- would tell me to stop moving and mixture of persistent, fairs Office, Joint Readiness Training sit still. tight curls and prac- Center and Fort Polk. The Guardian is printed by the Remembering those Friday and waves. ticed the Natchitoches Times, a private firm nights when mom would trans- After Commentary craft of in no way connected with the Depart- form the kitchen into a beauty many rest- braiding by ment of the Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Polk. The shop are priceless memories. My less after- creating her civilian printer is responsible for com- oldest sister would have her noons, mom would make the own styles that catered to her busy mercial advertising. mousse and rollers in hand and I braids a little bit tighter or the schedule. The appearance of advertising in would adjust the heat on the stove plaits a little straighter but after Together we navigated some this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute en- for the straightening comb. the uniform designs started to un- dorsement by the Department of the After everything was “set and ravel, my mom called it quits. She Please see Hair, page 7A Army or the Natchitoches Times of the products or services advertised.

Guardian 2A/May 24, 2013 NNeewwSSccooppee Briefs Town Hall set for Wednesday PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE the command group. Furlough meeting Also on hand will be subject matter experts Brig. Gen. William Hickman, command- FORT POLK, La. –– Community residents al- from the Directorate of Emergency Services, Di- ing general, Joint Readiness Training Center ways have questions about infrastructure, up- rectorate of Public Works, Housing, Bayne-Jones and Fort Polk, conducts two informational grades, maintenance and more. Army Community Hospital, and Morale, Welfare town hall meetings for all Department of What are your questions? and Recreation. the Army civilian employees regardless of Do you know about an issue that affects the The town hall meeting is a perfect opportunity command Tuesday at the Bayou Theater community that you’d like to address? Or per- for Fort Polk residents to meet the command from 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. Employees haps you’d just like to gather with members of face-to-face, said Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Se- may attend either session. The meetings ad- your community to engage in a little back and merena, garrison command sergeant major. dress the upcoming furlough process and forth, honest communication? “Fort Polk’s command cares; they want to timeline. If so, consider attending the Joint Readiness hear about the concerns and issues of most im- Training Center and Fort Polk town hall meeting portance to our Soldiers and Families. Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Camellia Terrace “And, the hope is that these town hall meet- ASP closure Neighborhood Center. This town hall is one of a ings can be a force for open communication –– The Ammunition Supply Point, bldg series being held at successive Neighborhood and even positive change –– in our community,” 4101, closes June 11-13 for quarterly inven- Centers throughout Fort Polk housing. he said. tory. For more information call 531- Please note that the town hall meeting is for For more information call Kim Reischling, Fort 0950/4178. any member of the community interested in at- Polk Public Affairs Office, at 531-1392. tending, not just Camellia Terrace resi- Memorial Day program dents. A Memorial Day program is held at the The town hall will be attended by Brig. Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 3348 Gen. William Hickman, commander of the University Pkwy, today at 11 a.m. The guest JRTC and Fort Polk, Col. Roger Shuck, gar- speaker is retired Air Force Maj. Daniel rison commander, and other members of Arthur Willson Jr. For more information call (337) 238-6405. WHGC trail update

Intern opportunity GUARDIAN STAFF Applications for the first cadre of interns in the Army’s Installation Management ca- FORT POLK, La. –– The Warrior Hills reer program, dubbed CP29, are now being Golf Course run/walk trail is being up- accepted at www.usajobs.com. Under key- graded from a running trail to a multi- word search, type “Installation Manage- purpose trail. It will be widened from 5.5 ment Specialist” or “Fort Sam Houston, feet to 10 feet. This will allow for the use TX.” Interns will collectively participate in of bicycles and rollerblades. a 24-month training program. Initial assign- Upgrades will be made on about 5,511 ment will be at Fort Sam Houston and se- feet of trail, including a renovated bridge lectees must sign a mobility agreement. and the addition of four message centers Entry grade is GS-07 with potential and a rest area. The project also includes growth to GS-11 level at full performance. new asphalt. Construction is expected to Check the website or call (210) 466- be complete in late May or early June. 0467/0475. Hours of construction are from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. During con- struction, patrons are asked to avoid the Road work construction areas, stay off the golf course KELLI NEIMAN / GUARDIAN Construction is underway on a School and avoid using the golf cart paths as it Age Service Center located on South Fort in may create a safety hazard due to golf the area of North Polk Elementary School. carts and the possibility of getting hit with Road construction at the intersection of La. golf balls. Hwy 467 and Holmlund Street begins to- day with completion scheduled for Aug. 2. Work includes the addition of a turning lane, traffic lights, road striping, crosswalk Daddy dolls and other improvements relating to traffic During the deployment fair held May 21 at control and the new facility. Drive with cau- Got news? Army Community Service, Cpl. Juan Carde- tion and be prepared for a reduced speed nas, Alpha Company, 3rd Squadron, 89th limit in the immediate construction area Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat with possible delays. The Directorate of Public Works encour- Call 531-4033 or Team, 10th Mountain Division, hands daddy ages all motorists to be aware of their sur- dolls to his 4-year old daughters, Jannie roundings and watchful for construction send email to: (left) and Jessica. Their mother, Joanna Car- equipment, personnel and warning signs. [email protected] denas, says she hopes the dolls will provide Call 531-4538 for more information. comfort to the twins the next time their fa- ther deploys.

Guardian May 24, 2013 /3A AArrmmyy nneewwss Senior Army Guard leader describes Oklahoma tornado response

By. KAREN PARRISH Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri Army News Service and Arkansas, along with Oklahoma's citizen- Soldiers. WASHINGTON — About 250 Oklahoma Na- Typically as disaster response efforts evolve, tional Guard members are helping with recovery he said, "the National Guard Bureau has a team efforts after a massive tornado pounded an Okla- that we send forward, and that team is, in fact, en homa City suburb, Monday, killing at least 24 route (to Oklahoma), that is there to offer them li- people and leaving neighborhoods, homes and aison to the entire 'Guard nation,'" or the Army businesses flattened or twisted, a senior Army and Air National Guards of all U.S. states and National Guard leader said today. territories and the District of Columbia. Brig. Gen. Emery Fountain is an Army Nation- Fountain said he contacted Oklahoma Guard

al Guard member from Oklahoma, who normally leaders yesterday to send his thoughts and NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO makes his home a few miles from Moore, where prayers and offer any resources needed. the tornado struck. "We don't want to inundate them with man- Fountain currently works in the national capi- power and resources that would just get in the tal region as support special assistant to Army way," he noted. "We right now are very much just National Guard Director Lt. Gen. William E. In- in a posture to respond to their needs, and thank- gram Jr., but has been in close contact with his fully, we have a balanced force across the Army counterparts at home. and the Air National Guard, and they have a "They've established a perimeter around the great deal of capacity." Members of the Oklahoma National location, that was most affected, (and) they're Fountain explained that while tornadoes are Guard's 63rd Civil Support Team prepare to managing traffic in and out of that area where common in Oklahoma and several other states, start search and rescue in response to the the destruction was most significant," he said. the disaster response efforts Soldiers train and "They're also providing clean, potable water to units plan for are more general in nature. May 20, EF-5 tornado that ripped through the first responders and the folks who are in- "We have contingency plans for all types of the center of Moore, Okla. volved in the response." events," he noted. "But I found in my time as the Fountain noted that as a longtime Guard operations officer for the Oklahoma Guard that it member in his home state, he has responded to is best to have very general contingency plans. Guard member at such a place and such a time previous disasters, including the bombing of the "For example," Fountain continued, "whether can be calming for local populations and help Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown you're reacting to a hurricane, a tornado, an keep people from putting themselves at risk, he Oklahoma City, April 19, 1995. earthquake or a high-yield explosive, you're said. He also responded to previous tornadoes, he dealing with failed infrastructure, collapsed "Our initial focus is always in saving lives and noted, so when the monster storm hit, he knew structures, you're dealing with the requirement executing a rescue," he said. his fellow Guard troops would kick into gear. to secure a specific area, and so we simply lever- "What closely follows that is getting infrastruc- "You know it's a rapidly evolving situation," age that capability and capacity of those forma- ture back up, whether it's broken natural gas he said. "And you also know that there are first tions within that particular state." lines, power lines that are loose and hot, and we responders, local, state, and federal in many cas- The National Guard offers states the resource partner with the local utilities to help them." es, that are immediately responding." of a force trained and equipped for national de- Fountain said National Guard forces bring a In such circumstances, National Guard mem- fense but able to respond to natural disasters at particular comfort in disaster settings, because bers act as enablers to help those first responders home, Fountain said. they're helping family, friends and neighbors. do what they do, Fountain said. "And we do it quite well," he noted. "In this "The National Guard, and the country, has He noted state emergency management offices particular case, they immediately went in with a never let down a community," he said. "So we're have the lead in initial response, and National quick-reaction force, and that initial force is to get always there. I think they know that. As soon as Guard forces are one of the resources they can there very rapidly, I wouldn't say minutes, but the public sees uniforms, it's a calming factor. call on. hours, so that we're there with the first respon- And their Guardsmen are their brothers and sis- Right now, Fountain said, about 250 Guard ders. And we normally will establish a perimeter ters. They get a call and they report to duty, and members are helping in disaster relief efforts, around the incident site." they suit up, and they take on Citizen-Soldier from a total of 6,384 in the state and a regional Such a perimeter can be large, with multiple mode and get after it, and stay on the mission Guard force of 45,272, made up of members from traffic control points, but the presence of a tional until it's done." Troops, Families can visit museums free for plenty of summer fun

By TERRI MOON CRONK cational opportunity in all 50 states. cious," Hull-Ryde said. "We are so grateful (to American Forces Press Service "It's an exciting, inspiring, educational and have) these programs. This is an investment in economical activity for our Families to enjoy this our Families." WASHINGTON — During the busy season of summer," said Navy Cmdr. Leslie Hull-Ryde, a A record number of museums are participat- military transfers, adjusting to new communities Pentagon spokeswoman. ing this year. The program began in 2010 with and registering children for school, more than Launching its fourth year in a news conference free access to about 600 museums, while this 2,000 museums across the nation will open their today at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, year's 2,000 is a figure that's still growing, Blue doors, free of charge, to service members and the 2013 Blue Star Museums Program is a col- Star Families and NEA officials said. their Families as a break from the summer chal- labration among the Defense Department, Blue "This program is helping us make memories lenges, a Defense Department official said May Star Families, the National Endowment for the — memories for our Families," Hull-Ryde said. 21. Arts and the museums to give service members "But it's more than that. It is making a difference From Memorial Day, May 27, through Labor and their Families a way to spend time together not only in the force of today, but in the force of Day, Sept. 2, all active duty service members, Na- in their local museums. "After long deployments, the future." For more information visit tional Guardsmen and reservists and their Fami- rigorous training schedules and long hours, time www.bluestarfam.org, www.nea.gov or www. lies can take advantage of this cultural and edu- with our Families is limited and extremely pre- arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

Guardian 4A/May 24, 2013 Sgt. DAVID BCT, / 4th L. EDGE MTN 10th DIV

Above left: Spc. Dennie Morris, level 1 combatives instructor, at the Cantrell Gym on Fort Polk. “Basic combatives training helps Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Special Soldiers obtain a level of fitness that you can’t get from other Army Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division training such as running or doing push-ups. Combatives is more of forces a Soldier to defend himself while he is being taken down a total body workout that helps Soldiers with motor skills such as from behind May 10 at the Cantrell Gym on Fort Polk. balance and body-part awareness,” says 1st Lt. Russell Cottel, level Above right: Spc. Dennie Morris, level 1 combatives instructor, 1 combatives instructor, 705th Explosive Ordnance Company. For demonstrates how to create space between himself and an attacker more on the 4-10, see page 3 of today’s Guardian. Combatives teach Soldiers to take bumps, bruises, prepare for hand-to-hand By Sgt. DAVID L. EDGE are taught how to create space so they can deploy ble. The striking is pretty much no holding back. 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mtn Div their primary weapon. They also learn how to When a Soldier is down range and they have to maintain space so that they can deploy their sec- take an enemy down, that enemy is not going to FORT POLK, La. –– Soldiers are taught to fight ondary weapon, and the final (technique) they love tap them so we don’t love tap them in the the enemy –– that’s what Soldiers do. Combat- learn is to clinch or take the fight to the ground.” class. It’s part of making this course relevant to ives is a fighting style taught to Soldiers so they A Soldier that takes the combatives course the real world,” said Spc. Dennie Morris, level 1 can close with and defeat an enemy in hand-to- needs to be physically fit and mentally tough. combatives instructor, HHC, 4th BSTB. “Once hand combat. It combines grappling and “Basic combatives training helps Soldiers ob- Soldiers go through the clinch drills, fight house wrestling techniques with punches and jabs. The tain a level of fitness that you can’t get from oth- and all the rolling around on the mats with Sol- 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Divi- er Army training such as running or doing push- diers of different sizes and weights, they under- sion conducted a level 1 basic combatives course ups. Combatives is more of a total body workout stand their abilities when it comes to the physical May 6-10 at Cantrell Gym. that helps Soldiers with motor skills such as bal- aspect of hand-to-hand combat. We can see their The 40-hour course provided a basic frame- ance and body-part awareness,” said 1st Lt. Rus- confidence growing as the class progresses.” work for Soldiers to build their combatives skills. sell Cottel, level 1 combatives instructor, 705th Soldiers that take the combatives course “Combatives level 1 is a foundation for the av- Explosive Ordnance Company. should only use the skills that they learned when erage person that has no fighting or martial arts “Soldiers are taken out of their comfort zone they have to protect themselves or others. Com- training. The course takes the Soldier that has and learn new skills that will test their strengths batives is not a game, and if used improperly you never been in a fight, that is starting from square and weaknesses and show them what they need could hurt someone or yourself. one, and gives them a foundation to work from,” to improve on.” “This class is not designed to breed the next said Staff Sgt. Jesse Jarnagin, level 4 combatives Soldiers need to be prepared to take their ‘ultimate fighter’ that is going to win a mixed instructor, Headquarters and Headquarters Com- bumps and bruises but they leave the class more martial arts fight,” said Jarnagin. “This class is pany, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th confident in their hand-to-hand abilities. designed to help Soldiers defeat an enemy in BCT, 10th Mtn Div. “Soldiers that take the course “The combatives course is as realistic as possi- hand-to-hand combat and nothing more.”

Guardian May 24, 2013/5A Soldiers of the 519th Military Police Bat- talion march up La. Hwy 171 through north Leesville May 22, singing cadence and preparing for

JEAN DUBIEL / GUARDIAN the long run to Alexandria in sup- port of the annual Torch Run for Spe- cial Olympics. 519th MP ‘Vipers’ carry torch for Special Olympics

By JEAN DUBIEL the Soldiers to be carried as they ran lot of folks here today that have cruisers, along with the Vernon along La. Hwy 8 toward Alexan- been involved since the 1990s. But Parish Sheriffs Office, provided traf- Guardian editor dria. having the MPs here is a blessing. It fic security for the runners and FORT POLK, La. –– “Everybody Along the way, other law enforce- is a good show of mutual support members of the Combat Veterans stretch, get some water and make ment runners will pick up the torch between Fort Polk and Leesville.” Motorcycle Association rode along sure you’re wearing sunscreen.” in relay fashion until it reaches Leesville and other local police for moral support. This message was repeated nu- Alexandria, where it will eventually merous times before the grueling be passed again to make the final 42-mile run from Leesville to leg of the journey to Baton Rouge Alexandria began May 22 for 60 Sol- for the games. diers with the 519th Military Police “We have always supported the Battalion, 1st Maneuver Enhance- Torch Run,” said Lt. Col. Glenn ment Brigade. Schmick, 519th MP commander. “It The group made the journey in is a law enforcement tradition with- support of the annual Louisiana in the state, and our participation Law Enforcement Torch Run, an not only shows the unity between event that includes runners from military and civilian law enforce- several state law enforcement agen- ment, but also, and more important- cies. The officers each take a leg of ly, our support of the Special the trip to help carry the “Flame of Olympics and all the great work Hope” Special Olympics Torch to that they do.” Baton Rouge for the opening cere- Tom Scott, assistant Torch Run monies, which commence Friday. coordinator for Vernon Parish, was The Soldiers gathered at the First especially pleased to see the 519th at This group of Special Olympians carry the torch for the first mile of United Pentecostal Church in this event, as he is an alumnus of the trek between Leesville and Alexandria during the 2013 Torch the unit. Leesville and marched behind a Run May 22. The group walked from the First United Pentecostal contingent of Special Olympians, “I’m retired from the 519th, and I who were carrying the torch, to the have been involved in the Torch Church up La. Hwy 171 north to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Department of Motor Vehicles. Run since 1990,” said Scott. “I’ve About 60 Soldiers, along with law enforcement officers and other Once there, the torch was passed to done it every year, and there are a supporters, joined the group for the walk.

A 519th Military Police Battalion Soldier carries the The battalion guidon bearer runs ahead of the pack May 22 as the 519th Mili- Special Olympic Torch ahead of the group during the tary Police Battalion approaches the Department of Motor Vehicles, where they 2013 Torch Run in Leesville May 22. will regroup and begin their 42-mile run to Alexandria.

Guardian 6A/May 24, 2013 The Guardian staf f asked members of the Polk people: Fort Polk communmity, “What are your plans for Memorial Day weekend?” Here are their replys:

Pfc. Amad Allen: "Unpacking Pvt. Marcos Barreto: "I plan and waiting for the arrival of to check out the paintball my wife." range."

Spc. Jonathan Douget: 2nd Lt. Stephen Knapp: "I'm "Going on leave and spending going home to upstate New time with Family." York."

Pfc. Tom Chiasson: "Going Staff Sgt Kenneth Gibson: Staff Sgt. William Stearns: Spc. Aaron Bailey: "Spending home on leave to Connecticut "I'll be at the Calcasieu Council "I'm taking my wife to see 'Iron time with my Family on prede- to hang out with Family and Emergency Training Center to Man 3' and ‘Star Trek Into Dark- ployment leave." friends." attend classes on firefighting." ness.'" Hair Continued from page 2A wonderful websites that offered styling ideas, down that beautiful sad face. Jennifer was fi- The fact is my mother’s family started a teaching tutorials, and hair care product selec- nally done as she sat back in her chair with a melting pot of multiracial love. Our food and tions, especially those that catered to the hair look of relief on her face. As for my niece she people may be a little bit different, but together, care needs of multiracial children. Looking was back to normal running and playing with like the military, we are one big Family. back, my mother would have been glad to see her cousins. For more information about multicultural products and information that accommodated Cultural awareness and diversity has pre- hair care needs and diversity awareness please our styling needs. pared me for the real world. visit the following websites www.multicultur- In the end, of all that commotion and tug of Military life is not that different from my up- alfamilia.com and www.culturosity.com/arti- war with my niece, two lovely pigtails hung bringing. cles/whatisculturalawareness.htm

Guardian May 24, 2013/7A North Polk Elementary students play during annual field day CHUCK CANNON/GUARDIAN

North Polk Elementary School teacher Therisa Sesvold looks on as two of her stu- dents, Caden Lawrence, son of Cody and Megan Lawrence, and Raylynn Romero, daughter of Raymond and Ruby Romero, compete in the sack race during NPE's an- nual field day May 17. Michaelé Lendsey, son of Derrick and Antioinette Lendsey, is all smiles as he jumps for the finish line during the chicken race at North Polk Elementary School's field day May 17. Lendsey is a student in Melinda Faminoff's LA-4 class.

Sophia Hughes, daughter of Robert and Irma Hughes and a student in Martha Hill- man's class at North Polk Elementary Members of Bailey Marks' class at North Polk Elementary School do their best to win the School, plays on an inflatable during the tug-of-war competition during the school's annual field day May 17. school's field day May 17. Please see Play, page 9A Guardian 8A/May 24, 2013 Play Continued from page 8A CHUCK CANNON/GUARDIAN

North Polk Elementary School students — with the assistance of Soldiers with the 46th Engineer Battalion — play pass the hoola hoop during field day activities May 17.

Issiah Parker (left) and Raegan Crockett slide on an in- flatable during the school's annual field day.

Baras, a military working dog handled by Pvt. Paige Mueller, 50th Working Dog Students at North Polk Elementary School react to a Detachment, 519th Military Police Battalion, subdues a "criminal" during a military police working dog demonstration. demonstration during North Polk Elementary School's field day May 17.

Guardian May 24, 2013 /9A 162nd Brigade wrangles up new cavalry troopers

By Sgt. 1st Class KATRINA CRAIG 162nd Inf Bde FORT POLK, La. –– Soldiers test- ed their mettle and continued a long-standing cavalry tradition May 9 at the 162nd Infantry Brigade’s Tiger Land by completing an overnight Spur Ride in hopes of be- coming the newest members of the “Order of the Spur.” The word “cavalry” comes from the French “cavalerie” and trans- lates to “horseman.” The cavalry is the third oldest organization in combat arms behind infantry and chariotry. A Soldier in a cavalry unit Sgt. 1st Class KATRINA INF CRAIG/162nd BDE can be referred to as a cavalryman, horseman or trooper. The Order of Spur dates back to the beginning of cavalry. Inexperi- enced Soldiers reporting to cavalry units would have to earn their spurs through rigorous training and by proving sword-fighting skills while mounted on a horse. They were not allowed to wear spurs during train- ing because it could be dangerous due to lack of experience. Spc. Manuel Corral and Staff Sgt. Mason West strategize for the SALUTE course, their first station at Since Soldiers no longer take the “Order of the Spur” Spur Ride held May 9 at the 162nd Infantry Brigade’s Tiger Land area at horses to war, induction into the Or- der of the Spur is done by conduct- North Fort Polk. ing a Spur Ride or serving in a cav- alry unit during war. The recruit knowledge and skills at five stations must pass a series of physical and covering terrain that closely resem- mental tests related to the cavalry. bles Afghanistan. The first team Some tests evaluate leadership, who reported to the SALUTE (Size, technical and tactical proficiency, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, and the ability to operate in a team Equipment) station was already under stressful conditions. In this starting to show signs of exhaus- case, Soldiers had to demonstrate tion. “It was exciting trying to find physical fitness with an Army Phys- all the check points and report back ical Fitness Test by scoring at least on time. I believe it was a good mis- 250 out of 300 points, master war- sion,” said Spc. Manuel Corral as he rior tasks and drills and complete a tried to catch his breath and dart off 12-mile ruck march with a mini- to the next station miles away. mum of 65 pounds. Corral and other candidates had “It’s almost like knighthood,” another stressor to overcome to said Lt. Col. Scott Coulson, a gold complete the challenge … a severe spur cavalryman. Gold spurs are thunderstorm with heavy rain. But earned by serving in a cavalry unit as lightning ripped across the sky during war. Coulson said the Army and rain poured down, the Soldiers places great emphasis on leader de- became more determined. velopment and that this is a small “The rain didn’t bother me too part of that development. “People much because I run long distance in who put themselves out there vol- adverse weather … but the extra untarily to achieve a hard standard weight with the water was an addi- demonstrate leadership,” he said. tional challenge,” said Carter. Soldiers participated in the Spur It was stormy through about four Ride for their own reasons. After hours of the Spur Ride … the inten- serving in the Army for nearly a sity of the rain added as much as 15 decade, Capt. Amelia Carter knows pounds to some recruits’ overall several Soldiers who are in the Or- weight, easily increasing their load der of the Spur, and she wanted to to 80 pounds. Unfortunately, four After completing the Spur Ride May 9, members of the “Order of recruits were unable to rise to the achieve that goal for herself. “It’s the Spur” weigh Capt. Amelia Carter. the kind of distinguished event that challenge and went home early. recognizes Soldiers who challenge “The course last night was ex- themselves to rise above the normal traordinarily grueling. Those who anyone considering the order. “Be in their hats and spurs, remember day-to-day duties,” said Carter. “I didn’t finish were physically ex- flexible, work with your sponsor that they had the mental and physi- wanted to be a part of that.” hausted; they didn’t quit. You must and don’t be afraid to try the chal- cal ability to push themselves to Soldiers moved out in two- to be physically fit,” said Coulson. lenge.” their limits to honor the cavalry tra- three-person teams to test their Carter had one piece of advice for So when you see those troopers dition.

Guardian 10A/May 24, 2013 Combat Safety Center advises Soldiers, Families to be aware of electrical hazards trical safety hazards,” said Mike Evans, electrical stalling arc fault circuit interrupters that prevent U.S. ARMY COMBAT READINESS SAFETY CENTER safety program manager, U.S. Army Combat fires by detecting hazardous arcing conditions, Electricity is one of the greatest amenities of Readiness/Safety Center. “Every member of our ground fault circuit interrupters that prevent modern life, but it also poses very real and dead- Army Family must know about these hazards shocks, and tamper- resistant receptacles that re- ly hazards for those who don’t and have an evaluation place standard wall outlets to protect children respect it. performed before adding from shocks and burns. Each May, the Electrical Safe- new components to their The USACR/Safety Center has developed an ty Foundation International home electrical system.” electrical safety page: sponsors National Electrical Evans said there are (https://safety.army.mil/soh/INDUSTRIAL- Safety Month to raise awareness many simple improve- SAFETY/Electrical/tabid/547/Default.aspx) to of electrical hazards at work, ments homeowners can help Family members and civilian employees un- home or anywhere. However, make to their electrical derstand common electrical hazards. Evans said Soldiers, Family members and systems without under- another good resource is the ESFI’s “Virtual civilian employees can benefit taking a major renova- Home” website, available at: http://virtual- from understanding their elec- tion. These include in- home.esfi.org. trical risk any time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, failures or malfunc- tions of home electrical systems cause more than 50,000 fires each year in the United States, result- ing in 450 deaths and nearly 1,500 injuries on av- erage. Soldiers aren’t immune to electrical mishaps; injuries suffered in both on- and off-duty electri- cal accidents result in about 50 restricted duty days annually Army wide. In addition, the Army loses an average of five vehicles and two build- ings to electrical fires each year. Electrical injury and property damage are typ- ically the result of human error, most often from Soldiers not using personal protective equipment or following proper procedures while servicing equipment. Those same trends transfer to the home environment. To help get you on your way this summer, we’re RATES AS LOW AS “There isn’t a lot of information readily avail- able to educate consumers about potential elec- great deal and save hundreds on your next car or re´ nance your current auto loan from another lender. % > Re´ nance your current auto loan from another lender and get $2502 1.49APR1 > Easy application process and fast approvals FOR UP TO 36 MONTHS ON AUTOS > Up to 100% ´ nancing

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Guardian May 24, 2013 /11A Police pedal way to potentially peaceful summer

By ANGIE THORNE Guardian staff writer Fort Polk, La. — The days are getting longer and temperatures are on the rise. Soon, neighbor- hoods will be filled with children playing and parents enjoying sunny Louisiana weather. To help facilitate a smooth and peaceful transition into summer, the Directorate of Emergency Serv- ices began bicycle patrols May 15. Patrols will visit specific neighborhoods, primarily in the af- ternoon and evening. Bicycle patrols are intend- ed to interact with residents and get to know the Fort Polk community. A familiarity with neigh- borhoods can be a powerful deterrent to criminal activity. Often, a bike patrol’s early involvement in neighborhood disputes can resolve problems before they escalate to a criminal offense. Lt. Col. Glenn C. Schmick, 519th Military Po- lice Battalion commander, said establishing the bike patrol was a priority because it’s a proven ANGIE THORNE / GUARDIAN and effective technique to interact with the com- munity and provides a safe environment for kids when they are out of school. “Summer is when kids are incorporated back into the mix of what’s going on in the neighborhoods and where the bike patrol will be most useful since kids do things like make forts in the woods, have street rivalries, leave bikes out on the street, run home The Fort Polk 519th Military Police Bike Patrol is from left to right: Staff Sgt. Spencer Well- in an effort to make it back before curfew, don’t man, team noncommissioned officer in charge, Sgt. Edward Pfeifer, Spc. Michael Hudson wear their safety helmets and more,” said and Sgt. Joseph Peace, team leader. Schmick. “That’s why bike patrols will only be used in the housing areas.” noncommissioned officer in charge, said that pa- skills, intelligence and physical strength, but Schmick said that each bike patrol will be at- trol times in each neighborhood will vary. “One those attributes probably aren’t going to impress tached to a patrol car. “They will go to a housing day we may be working 8 a.m.-noon. Then an- a 9 year old. And Schmick said that’s OK. “(The area, stay there for a couple of hours, load up other day we may work from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. It patrols will) just give them a high five and let (the bike) and head to another one. They’ll move keeps that element of surprise for the public,” them talk about whatever they want to,” he said. around the community to make a safe environ- said Wellman. Wellman said they will walk a fine line be- ment for our kids,” he said. “It also gives the offi- The bike patrol also allows for better observa- tween being able to subdue someone with a high cers a chance to interact with the Fort Polk com- tion of what’s happening in neighborhoods level of intensity and at the same time, possibly munity on a more personal level and get feed- across Fort Polk. “If there are trouble areas that during the same incident, approach a child and back on a one-to-one basis that we hope will lead need specific emphasis, the bike patrol will help explain that everything is OK. “We need all those to a greater understanding of the community.” us focus on what really needs to be done. They skills to make a well-rounded police officer,” he Staff Sgt. Spencer Wellman, the bike team’s will be looking at everything from said. which street corners have a lot of Bikes make them more approachable, traffic accidents to where there’s said Wellman. “Would you rather talk to vandalism or break-ins. That a couple of police officers on bicycles or information allows us to re- a police car that’s driving by?” he Get home on time align patrols, cameras and asked. other resources to combat Some members of the patrol are fa- The 519th Military Po- those challenges,” said thers, said Sgt. Joseph Peace, team lice would like to remind Schmick. leader. “I’ve got a seven year old at the community that Fort These officers have the home, so going out into the commu- Polk has a curfew poli- exact same capabilities nity and talking with a young kid, cy for children under and carry the same even to possibly gather intelligence, the age of 18. equipment on a bike as shouldn’t be a problem at all,” he Children under the they do in a patrol car, said. age of 11 cannot be except for lack of radar Peace said he thinks the bike patrol is outside without adult and street speed, according to Wellman. going to be beneficial to the Fort Polk supervision between 9 “But if we are pursuing someone on foot, community. “It gives the MP Corps and DES an p.m. and 6 a.m., chil- we have the advantage of being able to cut edge. It’s going to help us respond faster, give us dren 12–14 years old through neighborhoods a lot faster,” he said. a better lay of the land and interaction with the must be under adult super- The officers that make up the bike patrol are public. We hope that the public will learn to trust vision between 10 p.m. and 6 hand selected from Fort Polk’s Special Reaction us and call us more,” he said. a.m., and children 15–17 years old require Team, which is the civilian equivalent of a SWAT Schmick said that if the community has any supervision between noon and 6 a.m. Chil- team. To become a member of Fort Polk’s SRT, of- recommendations or areas they would like the dren returning home from verifiable em- ficers must compete, according to Schmick. bike patrol to concentrate on, call the 519th MP ployment or community/school functions “More than 1,000 military police tried out for the Battalion or the Directorate of Emergency Servic- must use the most direct route home if they team. From that number we only select 14 to be es. “We want to encourage residents to get to are commuting inside the curfew hours and on the SRT,” he said. “The bike patrol was then know your local bike patrol when you see them may be subject to courtesy checks by law individually selected from the SRT team. They out there over the course of the summer. They enforcement personnel. are the best of the best.” are there to serve you and want to help,” said It’s a given that they were chosen for their Schmick.

Guardian 12/May 24, 2013 Veterans find their way back home to Tiger Land

By Sgt. 1st Class KATRINA CRAIG 162nd Infantry Brigade FORT POLK, La. –– Sometimes a place can de- fine a turning point in someone’s life. Tiger Land is such a place for thousands of Vietnam War vet- erans. The 162nd Infantry Brigade honored those who came before them by sponsoring Return to Tiger Land May 4. The event welcomed veterans with static displays, medical evacuation demon- strations and a classic car show. War-hardened men turned grandfathers walked about the grounds, introducing them- selves by their last rank obtained on active duty. “I’m Colonel Ponton,” said retired Col. Hector R. Ponton, who served as a battalion commander from 1974-1976 when Fort Polk was the largest training installation in the Army. He was eager to share his story with the new generation of Sol- diers, especially when it came to comparing Fort Polk then to now. “Everything is so modern,” he said. “We had the World War II barracks when I was stationed here.” Other veterans observed everything in quiet reflection. Clarence Thibodeaux of Lake Charles said he is still self-conscious about his English. He spoke French until he was 8 years old and in his mind, his English “isn’t good.” He carried Sgt. 1st Class KATRINA InfCRAIG/162nd Bde two 40-year old post cards in his pocket from ba- sic training that he planned on showing to other Please see Tiger Land, page 15A

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Community Briefs Summer swimming The South Fort 25 meter pool opens its summer swimming season Saturday from 12:30-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday hours are from noon-8 p.m. The pool closes Tues- day for super chlorination. Regular hours resume Wednesday. Hours of operation are Tuesdays-Fri- days from 6:30-7:30 a.m. for physical train- ing, 11:30-1 p.m. for lap swim and 1-7 p.m. for open swim. The pool is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon-7 p.m. and closed Mondays for maintenance. Active duty, re- tirees and children ages 2 and under are free, ages 3-12 are $1.50 and ages 13 and older are $2.50. For more information call 531-6785. Splash Park The Splash Park resumes its regular hours beginning Saturday. The park is open seven days a week from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information call 531-1988. Camp Warrior Registration is ongoing for the second session of Camp Warrior, slated for July 22- 25. The camp costs $145. All or a portion of School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Explo- ration and Skills benefits may be applied for dependents of deployed sponsors. The camp is open to Family members of active-duty military, Department of De- KELLI NEIMAN / GUARDIAN fense civilians, Fort Polk contractors, and active guard or reserve currently enrolled in grades six-12 and registered as Child, Youth and School Services members. Regis- tration is held at Parent Central Services, bldg 400, on Radio Road. For more infor- mation on registration call 531-1955. Graduates from Child, Youth and School Services Strong Beginnings toss their mor- Swim lessons tarboards in the air after the ceremony's completion May 17 at Fort Polk's Main Post Chapel. The 25-meter pool hosts three sessions of swim lessons this summer. Registration for the first session, Tuesday-June 7, continues until the class is full. The second session is Graduates step toward bright future held June 18-28, with registration begin- ning June 4, and the third session is July By KELLI NEIMAN on the social, emotional and physical develop- 16-26, with registration beginning July 2. Guardian staff writer ment of children, equipping them with basic Cost is $50 per person for the first Family academics and kindergarten classroom eti- member, $45 for the second and $40 for FORT POLK, La. — Forty-seven graduates quette. each additional Family member. — dressed in cap and gown, some looking for Participants engage in reading, writing, Each session lasts two weeks and runs mom, others waving at dad —marched to the arithmetic and other enrichment instruction from Tuesday-Friday. Each class is 45 min- front of Fort Polk’s Main Post Chapel May 17 three hours a day, five days a week. utes. Registration forms are available at the as “Pomp and Circumstance” resonated "Strong Beginnings takes the preschool en- 25-meter pool, located behind Strike Zone throughout the sanctuary. The youngsters vironment to another level by placing greater Bowling Center, and online at www.fort earned diplomas for successfully completing focus on academic skills, self control and polkmwr.com/aquatics. the installation’s CYSS Strong Beginnings pre- preparing its students for kindergarten," said Each session is divided into different kindergarten program. Jean Wadman, CYSS child administrator. learning levels. A minimum number of Strong Beginnings, available at every Army Fort Polk offers three classes in Child De- participants are required to hold the ses- garrison, is designed to prepare children for a velopment Center bldgs 701, 702 and 3349. successful transition into a traditional kinder- Please see Briefs, page 6B garten environment. The curriculum focuses Please see Grads, page 2B

Guardian May 24, 2013 /1B Grads Continued from page 1B Graduates from bldg 701 are Skyler Busta- Adams, Claire Callahan, Adriana Class- mante, Hayleigh Fenwick, Tyler Gay, Emma Lopez, Zarea Culver, Abigail Gander, Colin Jay, Aiyana Lewis, Abbeigh Vanderstoel, Hai- Grady, Thomas Hunter, Malcolm Lightner, ley Crews, Lillian Galster, Conor Hart, Sven Kaylia Minken, Mason Radford, Matthew Kelley and Tyler Price. Azel, Angel Clark, Ricci Critser, Bryce Fligg, Graduates from bldg 702 are Aiyana Ash- Antonio Garza, Matthew Hammette, Bryan- ford, Jaxon Forman, Ava Garcia, NaDorian na Hurt, Sarah Lopez, Colton Plyler and Mic- Johnson, Kenneth McKnight, Hunter Padilla, ah Weddle. Thalia Rodriguez, Landon Stansky, Herbert To participate in this program, children Breard V, Brook Fowler, McKenzie Harris, must be 4 years old prior to Sept. 1 of the cur- Roderick Johnson, Dayden Mosley, Terrence rent year and be registered with CYSS. For Reid Jr., Allison Smith and Asher Tennill. more information or to enroll call Parent Graduates from bldg 3349 are Gracelynn Central Services at 531-7041.

Top: Mason Rad- ford, CYSS Strong Beginnings gradu- ate, "plays" his diploma like an in- strument during the graduation re- cessional May 17. Parents are Staff Sgt. Travis and Michelle Radford. Left: Graduates entertain attendees by singing in differ- ent languages. KELLI NEIMAN / GUARDIAN

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By Staff Sgt. MEILLETTIS PATTON 1st MEB DERIDDER, La. – The Southwest Louisiana All Veterans’ Reunion and Festival was held on North Washington Street in downtown DeRid- der May 18, showing appreciation and support to the men and women of the armed forces who have sacrificed in defense of the United States. Opening festivities began at 3 p.m. Enter- tainment included performances by The Victo- ry Belles from the National World War II and D-Day Museum in New Orleans and Connie Garrett, a Tina Turner tribute artist. There was also an evening fireworks display. Residents of DeRidder and surrounding ar- eas joined the celebration to show their appre- ciation with demonstrations and gestures of Sgt. MEILLETIS Staff PATTON/1st MEB gratitude to those who have served and those working at festival booths. Volunteers wrote thank you cards to veterans and Soldiers. One card from Rebecca Richards read, “Dear Hero, I’ve often wondered how to show my sincere gratitude and appreciation for one that has sacrificed so much, one that has given so much so I can be free. Thank you for your service and all you have given so I, my chil- dren and future generations will be free. May God bless you and keep you always. With love The Victory Belles from the National World War II and D-Day Museum in New Orleans and prayer.” perform one of their classic songs ‘Hey Daddy’ during the Southwest Louisiana All The festival ended May 19 with a veteran Veterans’ Reunion and Festival in downtown DeRidder May 18. breakfast held at the War Memorial Civic Cen- ter in DeRidder for veterans only. The master erica’s finest men and women stood ready to tions have a right to live in a world free of of ceremonies, councilman Joseph Siciliano, in- defend our nation,” said Hickman. “When tyranny. They fought with one simple convic- troduced the Joint Readiness Training Center talking to Soldiers today, they tell me it’s about tion: That some principles of life are worth dy- and Fort Polk Commander Brig. Gen. William the person to the left and to the right, it’s about ing for, so they grabbed their kits and kissed B. Hickman as guest speaker. Veterans from their fellow Soldiers to the front and to the rear, their loved ones goodbye, went forward and every branch of service turned out for the it’s about professionalism, sacrifice and trust. served. Despite what has changed in our coun- breakfast. It’s about not letting fellow servicemen down, try over the past 237 years, these convictions Hickman began his remarks with a quote and teamwork as we go forward.” remain the same,” said Hickman. from George Orwell: “‘Last night America slept Hickman reminisced on the generations that The 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade’s soundly under a blanket of security, because came before him and those currently serving in Chap. (Capt.) Randy Perry gave the devotional. ruck man stood ready in the night to visit vio- today’s armed forces. Then the Farewell to Arms by Vietnam Veter- lence on those who would harm us.’ I would “Soldiers from past conflicts went ashore ans of America concluded the veterans break- say last night America slept well because eAm- with one simple notion –– that people of all na- fast.

Brig. Gen. William Hickman, commanding During the Southwest Louisiana All Veterans Reunion and Festival veteran general of the Joint Readiness Training breakfast May 19, members of the Vietnam Veterans of America recited a poem Center and Fort Polk, addresses guests at and paid tribute to fallen heroes with the Farewell to Arms at the War Memorial the veterans breakfast held at the War Civic Center. Memorial Civic Center in DeRidder May 19.

Guardian May 24, 2013/5B Briefs Continued from page 1B sion. Students must provide a For more information call 531- Wine tasting day from 1-9 p.m. and the first Sat- swimsuit, towel, shower shoes, gog- 1965 or email barbara.j.bates3.civ@ urday of each month for trips and gles and sunscreen. Swim lessons mail.mil. The Warrior Community Center, garrison events. Call 531-1955. are open to active-duty, reserve, re- Mulligan’s and the Army and Air tirees, Department of Defense civil- CYSS book club Force Exchange Service’s Class Six SAS summer camp will host a wine tasting evening ians and their Family members. For Once a month, join The Alligator Open registration for Child, more information call 531-6785. May 31 from 5-8 p.m. at the WCC. Book Club to discuss books you’ve Tickets are $10 per person and Youth and School Services’ School Summer reading read. Books include works of fic- can be purchased at the WCC or Age Services Summer Camp (first- tion, non-fiction, mystery and more. Mulligan’s. Call 531-7668 for more fifth grades) and LA-4 Full-Day and Allen Memorial Library will host The club meets at Siegfried Youth information. Kinder Summer Camp (LA-4 and another summer of reading. This Center and is open to Child, Youth kindergarten) is ongoing. Both year’s theme is, “Have Book — Will and School Services teens. The next Summer camps camps are held from Tuesday-Aug. Travel.” The program runs from meeting is scheduled for June 6 at 2. For more information call 531- June 8 to July 21. Participants of all 4:30 p.m. For more information call Youth Sports and Fitness offers 1955. ages are invited. Travel to the Li- 531-1992. sports camps throughout the sum- brary to sign up for an account. For mer for Child, Youth and School Family Fun Day more information call 531-2665. CPR class Services registered youth. The ages for the camps vary from 3-18. Regis- Bring the entire family out to Alli- SOS meeting In honor of National CPR Aware- tration for the camps is ongoing and gator Lake Recreation Area June 1 ness Week, Bayne-Jones Army Com- camps begin in June. Youth can par- from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and enjoy a day Survivor Outreach Services sup- munity Hospital’s Education De- ticipate in camps such as baseball, of fun in the sun. There will be free port meetings take place the second partment hosts a free community basketball, bowling, football, soccer paddle boat rides, children’s games, and fourth Tuesday of each month CPR class for Family members June and more. For information on the a youth fishing tournament, music at the Family Readiness Center, 7960 5 from 1-4:40 p.m., at Fort Polk’s camps, call Youth Sports and Fitness and special raffle drawings for great Mississippi Ave., bldg 924. Meetings Main Post Chapel. at 531-6004. To register visit Parent prizes to include two-night cabin are held from 1-3 p.m. on the second Preregistration is required and Central Services in bldg 400, Radio rentals at Toledo Bend Army Recre- Tuesday and from 10-11:30 a.m. the class size is limited. Child care will Road, or call 531-1955. ation Site, bass boat rentals, rod and fourth Tuesday. not be provided. To register or for reels, pop-up camper rental, barbe- The next meeting is Tuesday. Free more information call 531- CYSS hours change cue grill set, chess set, poker set, child care is provided, but children 3374/3073 Monday through Friday plus more. All activities are free. En- must be enrolled in Child, Youth from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Child Development Center bldg joy activities such as: Mixed martial and School Services. 3349, Georgia Avenue, is open Mon- arts and tae kwon do exhibitions, day-Friday from 5:45 a.m.-6 p.m. face painting, rod and reel casting Siegfried Youth Center is open Mon- competition, laser tag, pony rides, day-Thursday from 3-6:30 p.m. and sumo challenge, dunking booth, Friday from 3-9 p.m. with planned mega chess, water slides and more. programming, and the first Satur- The youth fishing tournament be- day of each month for trips and gar- gins at 9 a.m.; all other activities rison events. Siegfried’s summer start at 10 a.m. Food and drink will hours (Tuesday-Aug. 2) are Mon- be available for purchase from 11 day-Thursday from 1-6:30 p.m., Fri- a.m.-2 p.m. Call 531-9734.

Guardian 6B/May 24, 2013 Youth truth

CYSS HIRED PROGRAM Editor’s note: Youth Truth is a semi-regular Guardian column written by youth for youth. It’s written by the teens from the Child, Youth and School Services Hired! Program, and seeks to give our readers just a little insight into the thoughts of representative teens.

"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way."–– John C. Maxwell Every youth leadership training program (which is what the Hired! Program is), should contain two key ingredients: An educational component and a service learning component. While the former provides the opportunity to disseminate important information and creative- ly engage participants, the latter provides the op- portunity to apply what is learned and gain ex- perience.

Since 2010, the Hired! program has been suc- ANGIE THORNE / GUARDIAN cessfully delivered to youth in a variety of set- tings. At the same time, see what the representa- tives of different organizations and youth say about the program. As you know, the proof is al- ways in the pudding. When you’re in college you have a variety of things that you have to do. You have to attend classes. You have to finish homework. You have to socialize (a large part of college is learning The Youth Truth gang how to socialize) and you have to work. Unless you’ve got tons of money stashed complished? The Back to Basics program offers that the majority of them had only ever heard away, working is an essential part of going to col- invigorating seminars and stimulating service about from watching Gilmore Girls. lege so that you can have money to spend learning projects. These two components are the Second, we learned a lot about ourselves, what when/if you need it. But many students don’t foundation of the program. we cared about and were capable of. know how to get student jobs. Any youth group facilitator needs to be pas- We’ve even been able to offer advice now out A number of steps must be taken to arrange sionate and skilled. Let's face it. The instructor to people who were practically the same age as and maintain successful leadership internships brings the course to life. Even if the curriculum is us about which topics to write their college ad- for youth. Creating a win-win for teens and part- shaky, a skilled and passionate instructor can missions essays on. ners is a major goal. breathe life into it. That is our “Lolo”! (Loretta By the time your senior year of college rolls While some youth know what they want, oth- McGowan, instructor of the Hired! Program). around you'll realize that having internships on a ers do not. Lolo not only proves herself able to develop resume as credentials is a huge deal. So go out Evaluate the readiness of participants. Prior to rapport with us, but she is also a natural born and get an internship! There are opportunities placing youth on assignments, evaluate their lev- teacher with good management skills. everywhere. Seriously, we just googled "intern- el of maturity. One of Lolo’s greatest attributes is her ability ship" and it came up with 14.6 million hits. Build solid relationships with partners. Keep to relate to all of her participants in a way that Whether you are interested as a youth in the them informed and provide ongoing support. creates comfort and interest for everyone. apprenticeship program or as a mentor, or teens, When problems arise, solve them quickly. Equal- The activities forced us to get to know each if you have a great story and would like to share ly important, schedule regular site visits to meet other. Being able to work with others is impor- please give us a call, we would love to hear about with the field supervisors and interns. tant. We learned how to be prepared and how to it and possibly share with all of our readers. Give consistent feedback. deal with new situations. Both youth and mentors and young writers Conduct formal evaluations to let youth know The value of our internships with the Hired! give us a try. how they are progressing and the field supervi- Program has been immense. We met the greatest Call Hired! at 531-6965,. sors. people. Allow youth to share their experience. The teachers and college counselors were Bring interns together on a regular basis. Re- probably the most inspiring, hardworking, walk serve some time to discuss internships, chal- the walk people we’ve ever met. lenges and opportunities. The kids were absolutely fabulous in that they Where you are Hired! goes all the way to challenge youth were smart, interesting, no-nonsense types who treated like ages 15-18 to climb new heights. How is this ac- were working their tails off to have something family! MEDICAL OFFICE AIRLINES ARE TRAINEES NEEDED! Heritage Rowe Funeral Home HIRING Specialized Career Training program can get you trained and ready to start work!! Heritage-rowe.com dƌĂŝŶĨŽƌŚĂŶĚƐŽŶǀŝĂƟŽŶĂƌĞĞƌ͘ NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! &ĂƉƉƌŽǀĞĚƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ͘ 'U·V +RVSLWDOVKLUHRXU*UDGV-RE3ODFHPHQW 1352 Belview Road, Leesville &ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂůĂŝĚŝĨƋƵĂůŝĮĞĚͲ:ŽďƉůĂĐĞŵĞŶƚĂƐƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ͘ $VVLVWDQFHDYDLODEOHZKHQFRPSHWHG 337.238.5579 >>ǀŝĂƟŽŶ/ŶƐƟƚƵƚĞŽĨDĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ 888-213-2550 Call Ayers for details! 1-888-778-0456 Before you make that final decision, ayers.edu/disclosures please give us a call.

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Guardian 10B/May 24, 2013 Fort Polk Stray Animal Facility hopes to place pets in new homes

By APRIL WEBB Guardian staff writer FORT POLK, La. —Are the children begging for a new animal friend? Maybe you are looking for that perfect walking buddy. Can you imagine the smiles on your Family’s faces as they em- brace their new friend? If so, then a visit to the Fort Polk Stray Animal Facility might be exactly what’s needed. Located off of La. Hwy 10, the facility offers a menagerie of pets, including cats and dogs of all shapes and sizes, such as those pictured on this page. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. It closes at noon on the last day of each month. For more information or to ensure a staff member is there for your visit, call 531-1322. APRIL WEBB/ GUARDIAN APRIL

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The theme is “colossal coaster world — facing second Thursday of each month from 11:45 fear and trusting God.” Registration is held a.m.-12:45 p.m. The next meeting is held June Units June 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more informa- 13 at Mulligan’s. For additional information tion visit castorbaptistchurch.com or call (785) contact [email protected]. 1st MEB 410-5518. 519th MP Bn — Hosts a battalion resiliency Omega Psi Phi day at the 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Bass Masters Omega Psi Phi Fraternity meets the second combative pit located at the intersection of Bell- If you like to fish and want to be part of a Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is richard and Texas avenues. For additional in- group with common interests, whether you June 12. For details call (337) 208-7059 or (337) formation call 531-6862/1478. have a boat or not, the Fort Polk Community 424-2286. HHD, 519th MP Bn — The Family Readi- Bass Masters is the right club for you. The club ness Group hosts a commissary bagging meets monthly Tuesdays before each tourna- Experimental aircraft Wednesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more infor- ment at 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 500 Ver- The East Texas and West Louisiana chapter mation call 531-2468. non St., New Llano. The next meeting is June 4 of the Experimental Aircraft Association meets 91st MP Det, 519th MP Bn — The FRG hosts and the next tournament is June 8. For more in- for lunch the first Saturday of each month at formation visit www.fortpolkcommunitybass a commissary bagging event Thursday from 10 the Leesville Airport on Texas Highway west of masters.com or call (337) 208-8185, (337) 239- a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call 531-9720. Leesville. The next meeting is held June 1. For 2699 or (337) 397-0745. 814th Eng Co more information call (337) 238-1024. 814th Multi-Role Bde Co — The FRG hosts Paratrooper reunion Eastern Star The Acadiana Chapter of the 82nd Airborne an Xbox military-based video game tourna- The Order of the Eastern Star hosts meetings Division hosts the 30th annual regional “South- ment June 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the 1st Maneuver the second and fourth Monday of each month west Memorial Airborne Days” reunion. The Enhancement Brigade gym. The cost is $10 per at the Pride of Leesville Lodge, 1106 Butler St., reunion will be held June 7, 8 and 9 at the Holi- two-person team. Prizes will be awarded for Leesville. Prince Hall affiliated members are in- day Inn in Lafayette. first through third places. Food and drinks will vited. The next meeting is held Monday. For Participants will enjoy a choice of either a also be available for purchase. For additional more information call (337) 348-9697/6334. information and rules call 531-2646. swamp tour or a tour of Acadian Village. There will also be a banquet followed by a dance. Brig. Gen. William Hickman, Joint Readiness Purple Heart meeting Miscellaneous Training Center and Fort Polk commanding The Military Order of the Purple Heart general, will be the guest speaker. Door prize Chapter 727 meets the third Saturday of each drawings will be held along with a silent auc- month at 10 a.m. in the New Llano American Youth tennis clinic tion. Legion Hall. Recipients of the Purple Heart are Randy Stephens, certified professional tennis All former paratroopers or glider Soldiers instructor, conducts free beginner tennis clinics (any branch of the service — Army, Navy, Air at the Leesville Country Club. The schedule is: Force or Marines) or Special Forces are invited. Support Groups • Clinic one teaches youth ages 6-8 fore- For more information call (337) 288-2730. hand and backhand strokes June 7 from 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Pregnancy center welcome. The next meeting is held June 21. For • Clinic two instructs youth ages 9-12 in If you are pregnant, contact the Community details call (337) 238-0170. forehand and backhand strokes and how to Pregnancy Center, 420 McMahon St., Leesville. serve and volley June 14 from 9 a.m.-1p.m. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 Plant a seed • Clinic three instructs youth ages 13-15 in a.m.-2 p.m. The center provides free pregnancy The Alcoholics Anonymous Plant A Seed forehand and backhand strokes and how to tests, Medicaid and WIC referrals, individual group hosts meetings just outside the North serve and volley June 21 from 9 a.m.-1p.m. counseling and furnishes clients with diapers, Fort Polk gate on 1745 Chaffee Rd. Meetings Preregistration via phone is required. Formal formula, baby food and baby clothes. For more are held Mondays and Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m., registration will be held from 8:30-8:45 a.m. the information call (337) 463-9500. Wednesdays at noon and Fridays at 5:15 p.m. first day of each clinic. For more information or For more information call 537-3913. to register call (337) 239-0355. Vernon Resource Center The New Life Crisis Pregnancy Center, 1611 Narcotics Anonymous Shadow camp B Boone St., Leesville, offers free testing and Christian Living Fellowship Church, Section Central Louisiana Technical Community supplies to women of Vernon Parish. Call (337) Line Road in Leesville, hosts Narcotics Anony- College, Lamar Salter Campus, hosts a free 239-9863 for more information. mous support group meetings Mondays and shadow camp June 12-14 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m.; Wednesdays from 5-6 Teens ages 14-19 can shadow a current student Farmers market p.m.; Thursdays from 7:15-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.; and attend classes in welding; carpentry; heat- Main Street farmers market is held Satur- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8-9 p.m. ing, ventilation and air conditioning; business; days on Third Street at the Third Street Market For more information call (337) 238-3570. licensed practical nursing; early childhood ed- in historic downtown Leesville from 7 a.m.-1 ucation; and outdoor power equipment tech- DeRidder TOPS nology to see which programs interest them. Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Tuesdays at Call 537-3135, ext. 2202 or email al- the Wesley United Methodist Church, 701 N. lisongavin@cltc. Clubs and Groups Texas Street in DeRidder. Weigh-in runs from edu to sign up for this event. 5:30-5:55 p.m. Meetings start at 6 p.m. For more Vacation Bible school p.m. Call (337) 392-1776 for more information. information call 531-8107. Castor Baptist Church, located at 2057 Slagle Warrant Association Leesville TOPS Road, hosts a free vacation Bible school June The Fort Polk chapter of the United States Take off pounds sensibly meets Thursdays at 17-21 from 6-9 p.m. Dinner is provided nightly. Army Warrant Officers Association meets the the Vernon Parish Library meeting room.

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NOTICE OF DECISION

Environmental Assessment and Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) for the Approach and Departure Airfield Clearance Zone Requirements at Polk Army Airfield, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

The Garrison Commander of the JRTC and Fort Polk has decided to implement the removal of up to 365 acres within the Approach and Departure zone of Polk Army Airfield, Fort Polk, Louisiana to meet regulatory clearance zone requirements. Additionally, the zones will be contoured to correct drainage issues identified on Polk Army Airfield. This decision results from the Final Finding of No Significant Impact signed 17 May 2013. A 30-day public review and comment period was observed from 29 March – 30 April 2013. During this comment period, no negative comments were received. Information regarding this action can be obtained by contacting:

JRTC and Fort Polk Public Affairs Office 7033 Magnolia Drive, Building 4919 Fort Polk, LA 71459 usarmy.polk.imcom.mbx.pao-public-response 337.531.7203

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