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KABUL, Afghanistan — Having re- cently arrived in Kabul, I will say it has been an eventful and busy time already. This phase of my deployment started as I sat in a plane on the runway at Bagram Air Base the morning of July 17. We were just about to take off when the pilots got some news there was action up at Kabul and the airport was shut down for at least a while. Back in the terminal, my fellow pas- sengers and I looked online to get the news and saw there was an attack here. Besides Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesus Yanez, 455th Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron defender, stands in front of his sector station at hoping everyone was ok, my distant second Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, July 2. Airmen at Bagram Air Base defeated a complex attack July 17 without sustaining casual- place thought was, “Great! Another night in ties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez) the transient tent at Bagram.” Don’t judge me – we all know how awesome that experi- “delight,” when they began getting lit up of what happened, I’ll get to my main point Trust me, he was a whole lot more than ence is, right? from the flank. (finally). It is simply this: after just two days just there. But here’s a guy who’s been there Fast forward a day, and I arrived here in Security Forces Airmen at FOB OQAB of interviewing approximately half (at this before, done that, and earned the T-shirt. Kabul. Obviously, I knew I was going to hit reacted extremely quickly after the bad guys’ point) of the Defenders who participated Nothing special. (He and I disagree on that the ground running by helping tell the story opening volley. Some were standing watch in the battle, I am prouder to be in the Air last part, but he can keep the shirt.) of what happened here and how this base was already. Others were in bed asleep. One of Force than I ever have been in over 19 years Another Airman couldn’t believe the attacked and yet suffered no casualties. What them was just beginning to chat with his wife of service. And I hope by sharing a little of audacity of the enemy to try and attack us I didn’t know was that, within just a few days back home on Facebook. But when they all what I learned from them, that you might directly, since they have in the past usually of my arrival, I would have the honor and heard the indirect fire and then the small be too. And if you’re not in uniform, maybe “just” lobbed mortars from a distance. And privilege of hearing some of the most inspir- arms fire, every one of them – no matter what you’ll be that much prouder of the folks rather than being scared (well, just a little, ing and satisfying stories I’ve heard during they had been doing – geared up and headed here who are. she later admitted) she said (and I quote) a long career in public affairs in which I’ve to the fight. Most of the off duty ones ended What I learned was the way they value “I actually was happy. I knew I was going conducted thousands of interviews. up fighting in shorts and t-shirts under their their training. I heard stories of many indi- to get to do what I came into the Air Force Simply put, and to the point: the U.S. protective gear. viduals from several bases who performed to do.” Now, that may be true. And all of Air Force Security Forces defenders, who We’re talking gym shorts, T-shirts, A- smoothly as one team when it counted – and us in uniform signed up on a contract that are here to advise and train with our Afghan shirts, shoes but no socks, shoes with one became family. Most of all, I learned that included everything up to and including the hosts while also defending the rest of us who sock – even a pair of cowboy boots and blue from the youngest or newest Airman to the last full measure. But running to the sound advise and train, are amazing. Yes, amazing. jeans. Whatever they’d been wearing in bed more battle hardened and seasoned noncom- of the guns, actually happy to fulfill one’s You may or may not already know the or in their rooms was what they came out to missioned officers and officers, there was a promise to the nation ... just two years into story. If not, in a nutshell, it goes like this. fight in. Because every second counts when treasure trove of intriguing and impressive her service ... outstanding! On July 17, a small group of Defenders, just the lead is flying. Suppressive fire, they all perspective within each. Oh, there are more. Trust me. More than a few dozen that morning, were the first to knew, could save lives. I met an Airman who had a choice, I have time or room to write in this particular notice and respond to a pre-dawn surprise Fast forward a whopping four-plus hours while responding, to go to a tower that was note for Talk About It Tuesday. But I will attack by an as-yet undetermined number of later, the first two of which were full of safely out of range or one of the two tow- most certainly be getting the stories out militants – probably in the range of five to blistering exchanges of lead and explosives, ers closest to the enemy. His mind told him there about the numerous brave and squared- 12 men. These attackers came well-armed. and there was no one left in, on, or around to stay safe. Self preservation is a heck of away defenders young (and not so young) They brought along many rocket-propelled that building to continue the fight. Those bad a great instinct, usually. But he went, in a who were tested in a fire usually reserved grenades, plenty of ammunition for small guys have fought their last fight. Between split-second decision, to where the action for Special Forces, Marines, and Soldiers. arms fire, suicide vests, and even a vehicle- the Air Force Security Forces, their friends was hottest. He thought there was no way They came out squeaky clean, having proved borne improvised-explosive device. You that spit hot lead, and their friends from the he should try to stay safe, when his job was themselves and validated their training when get the picture; they weren’t coming out to Afghan Security Forces (who performed to fight and protect. And so he did. it mattered the most. What a story ... but the base to deliver donuts and coffee to the the final clearing of that attack position to I also met a guy who “got stuck” going more importantly, what amazing folks. troops. They set up in, and on top of, a nearby effectively end the battle), the bad guys to that tower who was further away and If Security Forces has been underap- building and opened fire. didn’t stand a chance. Add in the fact that was upset about it momentarily. But he preciated by some folks in the past (slow What they may not have counted on was operations center controllers were watch- quickly found a way to help through spot- gate entry, a ticket on base, the pass and ID being noticed almost immediately by this ing their every move, helping request close ting and communicating to the ones doing line, etc.), I assure you, these Defenders, at group of Air Force Defenders, who were air support, and keeping everyone on the the shooting. this tiny FOB, are rockstars right about now. guarding the tiny Forward Operating Base same page. Forget about it; game over. And I met an NCO who really didn’t much And with that, I close this Talk About Oqab on the grounds of Kabul International best of all, back on our side of the fenceline want to talk to me about his role, not only It Tuesday – my first – by saying I look Airport. So as the bad guys set up and began there were no serious injuries whatsoever. because he wanted the focus to be on his forward to continuing to serve and sleep, as their attack, they appeared to focus mainly In a four-hour battle where more than 20 troops – but because, to him, it’s just about a well-known colonel in a great movie once on the Afghan military base nearby and the incoming RPGs were fired. Wow! doing the job. The first time I spoke to him, said, “under the very blanket of freedom airfield itself. Imagine their surprise and Now that you have the Cliff notes version he simply said, “I was there.” (they) provide.” Overcoming fear: Airman’s training takes over during firefight
By Senior Master Sgt. Senior Airman Julian Rangel, tween two buildings on the Afghan gave way to frustration. “Shooting at someone and being Mike Hammond deployed from the 30th Security air force’s Kabul Air Wing, which “My particular weapon isn’t shot at is not a good feeling.” JBER Public Affairs Forces Squadron at Vandenberg surrounds FOB Oqab. necessarily meant for precision so “As we were driving back to Air Force Base, Calif., was in bed “Almost immediately, I spotted much as suppressive fire,” Rangel our FOB, through the Afghan Air KABUL, Afghanistan — It was on his day off when he heard what two guys on the rooftop firing and said. “But still, it was frustrating Force base, the Afghans were com- just after 4 a.m., July 17. Many on sounded like indirect fire and in- then my training automatically me that I kept hitting the build- ing out to see us drive by – giving the base at Kabul International Air- discriminate mortars, followed by kicked in,” Rangel said. “I started ing right where the guy was and us thumbs up, smiling, giving us port, and Forward Operating Base the more unusual sound of small laying down 6 to 9 round bursts he’d duck, then pop up and shoot applause,” Rangel said. “I felt very Oqab nearby, were still catching a arms fire. (from the M240, 7.62-mm machine more, and then run to a different proud and felt truly like we were a last hour or two of sleep before the Dressed in shorts, skater-style gun), just like I’d been taught. In window.” part of a team.” day would begin. shoes and his body armor, Rangel fact, it actually felt like training to Eventually, the operations Looking ahead, Rangel said he The bad guys, however, were rushed to see how he could help. me at the time.” center called out a cease-fire. The will approach the rest of the tour not sleeping. Under the cover Soon, he was assigned as gunner Maneuvering to a new posi- majority of the attackers were with a different perspective than of darkness, a small force deter- for one of two Air Force quick tion, Rangel and his teammates eliminated and the rest were about he had prior to the attack. mined to attack the Kabul Air- reaction force teams. The teams were dangerously close when the to meet a quick reaction force of “Although it is done, it re- port and Afghan Air Force Base would be sent outside the forward attackers detonated a vehicle-borne Afghan Security and coalition ally isn’t; because every time I go next to it, took over a multi-story operating base in mine-resistant, improvised explosive device near members who had surrounded the into a tower, every time I get in a building under construction just ambush-protected vehicles to try a checkpoint. attack position and began clearing vehicle, it replays for me in my north of the target. Armed with and gain a closer and more advan- “That was my ‘oh [shoot]!’ the building from within. head,” Rangel said. “To be hon- multiple rocket-propelled gre- tageous position from which to moment, and I got scared then,” For a period of time that est, I’m scared. I think most of us nades, automatic weapons, suicide engage the enemy. Rangel said. “But it didn’t get a seemed to last forever, the Air are. We don’t want to go through vests, and a vehicle rigged to ex- “It was a roller coaster of emo- whole lot better. We moved up Force defenders had to hunker something like that again. But if plode, the attackers crept up to the tions for me,” Rangel said. “When near a gate and an RPG hit just 35 down, as the attackers who had not we have to, I’m confident we’ll get rooftop and prepared to unleash I was in that vehicle waiting for meters away from us. When we encountered the QRF yet continued through it again. hell. the gate to open so we could go moved to some other buildings, firing. Finally, the QRF cleared the “In training, they preach to us Fortunately for the coalition out and fight from closer, I was another RPG hit the building above last of the attackers and after some about muscle memory,” Rangel members living and working on scared. I was breathing fast, almost us. I still remember the glass shat- additional procedures, the firefight said. “Actions are very repetitive base, a small group of Air Force hyperventilating. That’s when tering and blowing outward.” finally ended. and seem redundant. It was very security forces defenders were Tech. Sgt. (Rafael) Melendez (the Throughout this time, Rangel, The attack and defense had frustrating at the time. But Thurs- not sleeping – they were pay- vehicle commander) turned to me, from the gunner position in the taken over four hours overall and day morning (July 17), I finally ing very close attention to their made eye contact, and told me to vehicle, was sending a lot of lead for the first two it was constant understood what that meant, why duties. Those who weren’t on slow down; to take deep breaths. downrange as suppressive fire. He action for the Air Force security it was important. When it mattered shift would be ready to go within He calmed me down.” estimates he went through about forces. most, the training took over and minutes – from a comfy bed to Once the vehicle left, the Air- 400 rounds in total during the fire- “When it was done, I was truly we got through it with no serious slinging lead. men maneuvered to a position be- fight. Eventually, fear for his life glad it was over,” Rangel said. injuries to our side.” Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson/ JBER Public Affairs Director 673d Air Base Wing Commander Maj. Angela Webb (USAF) Col. Brian R. 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AN OPEN HOUSE IN ALASKA SKIES Air Force Maj. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 5, Lead Solo, completes the High Alpha Sunday during the Arctic Thunder Open House biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Arctic Thunder is a biennial event hosted by JBER. Featuring more than 40 Air Force, Army and civilian aerial acts and an estimated crowd of more than 200,000 people, it is the largest two-day event in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The 2014 Arctic Thunder Open House is a proud part of the Anchorage Centennial Celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo, Sr.)
ABOVE: Paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, jump from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft as part of a joint forces demonstration Saturday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher) RIGHT: Air Force Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 6, Opposing Solo, interacts with fans following the performance at the Arctic Thunder Open House, Saturday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. John R. Nimmo, Sr.)
ABOVE: Rex Pemberton, parachutist, drops from the sky carrying the American flag Sat- urday during the opening ceremony of Arctic Thunder Open House. Featuring more than 40 Air Force, Army and civilian aerial acts and an estimated crowd of more than 200,000 people, the open house is the largest two-day event in the state and one of the premier aerial demon- strations in the world. The 2014 Arctic Thunder Open House is a proud part of the Anchorage Centennial Celebration (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez) LEFT: An F-22 Raptor, from the 90th Fighter Squadron, performs a low flyby aerial maneuver during the Arctic Thunder Open House Satur- day. The F-22 is the world’s only operational fifth-generation stealth fighter. During the Open House, the Raptor was featured in an F-22 dem- onstration before taking part in the joint forces demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez)
From BERRY l A-1 missions here.” Berry elaborated on each priority. Transitioning from one wing to a joint “I am a person that wants to treat others he later went to visit the recruiter’s office to base, the father of three children said the the way I wanted to be treated,” the husband get more information. vastness and broadness of the entire mission of 20 years said. “Part of being a profes- “The travel and education opportunities and all the services requires Airmen and sional, whether you are an Airman, Coast appealed to me,” Command Chief Master Soldiers to communicate with each other Guardsman, Marine, Sailor or Soldier, is Sgt. Garry Berry, 673d Air Base Wing com- efficiently and effectively meet personnel’s treating others with respect; respecting their mand chief said. “The Air Force interested requirements and needs. time and respecting their input. me more, since we have numerous special- The 673d Wing provides civil engineer- “There is zero tolerance for sexual as- ties that translate well to civilian-sector ing; communications; contracting; supply; sault and harassment; it is incompatible with jobs.” transportation; logistics; medical services; our core values. We have the wingman and Fast-forward 25 years later, Chief Master personnel; security; housing/lodging; and battle buddy concept for our service mem- Sgt. Garry Berry became the 47th Flying morale, welfare, and recreation services bers to watch out for each other.” Training Wing command chief, before as- for more than 43,500 active duty, Reserve, He also added service members should suming enlisted leadership from 673d Air National Guard, retirees, civilians and fam- stay engaged, stay fit, and get outdoors. Base Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. ily members while supporting ALCOM; “Making sure all of their pillars of wellness Kevin Call. Berry’s role is to serve as a prin- Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense [spiritual, emotional, physical, social and cipal advisor to the Joint Base Elmendorf- Command region; 11th AF; USARAK; 3rd family] are strong, they will be fine.” Richardson and 673d ABW installation com- Wing; 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), Finally, the last priority [develop profes- mander on all Air Force enlisted matters, and 25th Infantry Division; 2nd Engineer Bri- sional, disciplined and bold leaders] was provide leadership and mentorship to more gade; 176th Wing; 477th Fighter Group; from his previous base, and he said brought than 3,200 Airmen in the wing as well as to and other tenant units residing on the joint it here with him. enlisted Arctic Warriors across the JBER Command Chief Master Sgt. Garry Berry base installation. “We are all professional and part of that community. As the new command chief, he said his is being highly disciplined. While doing that, “I had been to Elmendorf Air Force Base command chief. priorities to JBER’s service members are we have the ability to develop bold leaders in the early 1990s supporting the Silver Flag “Laughlin is really traditional – one pretty straightforward. – it means we’re able to have confidence exercise, spending a week here doing war- wing, one mission – with no mission part- • Championing dignity and respect for and skills to make decisions in absence and skills training for the civil engineers.” Berry ner on the base, so it is very easy to focus our service members. guidance of leadership, empower our Air- said. “This was my closest experience here on our single mission,” Berry said. “Here • Making sure we are taking care of each men and Soldiers to make decisions that are prior to my permanent change of station.” [JBER], with the 3rd Wing, 673d Wing, other as a big family. within their purview.” Coming from Laughlin Air Force Base, U.S. Army Alaska, Alaskan Command, and • Develop professional, disciplined and “We got a great team out here, and I want Texas, this is Berry’s first joint base as a all their mission partners, there are a lot of bold leaders. to meet as many as I can,” Berry said. BriefsA-4 ARCTIC WARRIOR & Announcements August 1, 2014 Provider Drive closure Document Services’ Equipment 2 p.m. and the first Saturday of the positions and to be considered for justifiable excuse. Civil Engineers are repaving Pro- Management Solutions Program month 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Consign- jobs offered internally. Spouses • Claims for property wrong- vider Drive between the Exchange provides networked multifunc- ments are accepted Wednesdays 10 are matched against potential posi- fully taken. A wrongful taking in and JBER Hospital starting Mon- tional devices that print, scan, copy a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tions, which meet their qualifica- an unauthorized taking or with- day and going through August 15. and fax. For more information, please call tions and preferences. holding of property not involving Local housing will have one-lane Production facilities offer scanning 753-6134. Job placement will vary with each a breach of a fiduciary or contrac- access to Wilkins Ave. and conversion services for all individual. The spouse remains eli- tual relationship, with the intent to The detour uses Westover Avenue/ types of documents. JBER’s Attic gible for a maximum of two years deprive the owner of the property Grady Highway/Zeamer Avenue. Document Services also offers Joint Base Elmendorf-Richard- from the date of the PCS orders temporarily or permanently. Document Automation and Con- son’s Attic, located in building and are in the program for one year. Claims not covered by Article Utilities upgrades tent Services, a service for building 8515 off of 20th Street, is open Military spouses who have never 139 are: As part of Doyon Utilities’ con- digital libraries of content with on Tuesdays for paygrades E-1 filled a federal position can now • Claims resulting from negli- tinuing effort to improve and online access. to E-4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and register for PPP. This program was gent acts such as normal “fender- modernize the utility infrastruc- Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays for previously limited to spouses on benders” or other such accidents; ture, the organization is engaged 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. paygrades E-1 to E-6 from 10 a.m. a current federal appointment or • Claims for personal injury in a multi-year project to upgrade For more information visit www. to 2 p.m., and the first Saturday of those who formerly had a federal or death; the JBER-Richardson electrical documentservices.dla.mil, visit the the month for all paygrades from position. • Claims resulting from acts or distribution system to improve office at 984 Warehouse Street, or 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Military spouses can register at the omissions of military personnel system efficiency, reduce service call 384-2901. For more information, call the Attic Civilian Personnel Office at JBER- acting within the scope of their interruptions, and improve person- at 552-5878. Elmendorf or the personnel office employment (these may be payable nel safety. U-Fix-It Store at JBER-Richardson. The JBER as a tort claim); Unfortunately, this work has re- The U-Fix-it Store is located in Veterinary hours point of contact is Brenda Yaw at • Claims resulting from the cently resulted in a series of short Building 706 and is open to all Though the Veterinary Treat- 552-9203. conduct of Reserve Component power outages. Doyon Utilities Aurora Military Housing tenants. ment Facility primarily works on personnel who are not subject to regrets any inconvenience this Assorted items for maintaining military working dogs, the facility Furnishing Management the UCMJ at the time of the offense; may have caused and is working your home may be issued from the also provides services for pets of The Furnishings Management Of- • Subrogation claims. That to avoid unnecessary service inter- U-Fix-It Store. active duty service members, re- fice offers 90-day loaner furniture. is a claim where your insurance ruptions. The items available are subject tirees, National Guard and Reserve Appliances may be issued for the company pays you and then seeks Work on this system is expected to to change and limits and some service members on active orders duration of the service member’s reimbursement; and continue through 2016. This sum- may have a cost. There are also (greater than 30 days), and their tour. • Claims for theft of services. mer’s work is to improve Spartan American flag kits and fire extin- dependents. FMO typically delivers items Claimants should submit claims substation, which controls and guishers available. U-Fix-It work The VTF is capable of providing as far as Peters Creek or Rabbit within 90 days of the incident from regulates the distribution of elec- includes all home maintenance care for most routine services, Creek. Service members must which the claim arose unless there tricity throughout the installation activities. including vaccination and sick call. make special arrangements beyond is good cause for the delay. and in the past has been a single Its purpose is to allow the occupant The VTF is open Monday through these areas. Your claim must be presented point of failure in the electrical to make minor improvements and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and When requesting furniture, service either orally or in writing. If pre- network. repairs to their home and cut down Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. members must provide a copy of sented orally, the claim must be To minimize impacts, Doyon is on the number of service orders. For more information and to make their reporting orders. reduced to a signed writing within working closely with installation There are two stores located on an appointment, call 384-2865. For JBER-Elmendorf, visit the 10 days after oral presentation. officials to schedule work that base. Capital Asset Management Office Claims should be filed by branch could potentially result in an outage The JBER-Elmendorf location is Richardson Thrift Shop at Building 6436, Monday through of service. For claims against for completion during off-peak pe- 6350 Arctic Warrior Drive and it is The JBER-Richardson Thrift Shop, Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or call Army members, contact the Army riods. If another outage does occur, open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tues- located in building 724, Quarter- 552-2740. claims office in Bldg. 600, Suite utilities electrical crews will act day through Friday and Saturday, master Drive, is open Monday For JBER-Richardson, visit the 313, at 384-0330. For claims quickly to restore service. 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. through Thursday from 10 a.m. to Housing Management Office at against Air Force members, con- When work is completed on the (closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m.). 2 p.m., and first and third Saturdays Building 600, Monday through tact the Air Force claims office substation this summer, the instal- The JBER-Richardson location is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or call in the People Center, Suite 330 at lation will see an improvement in Building 706 1st St., open from Consignments are accepted Tues- 384-2576. 552-3048. overall system redundancy and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday days and Thursdays. Claims relating to members of reliability. through Friday. For more information, call the Article 139 claims any other branch may be made A window blind cleaning machine Thrift Shop at 384-7000. A Uniform Code of Military Jus- at the Army claims office and DLA Document Services is currently located at the JBER- tice Article 139 claim is a claim will be forwarded to the proper Defense Logistics Agency Docu- Elmendorf location. Priority placement against any service member for service. ment Services duplicates and prints A “reservation required to use” The Priority Placement Program willfully damaging or wrongfully documents. policy is in place with the priority and Executive Order 13473 pro- taking property while the service Giant Voice testing Document Services documents going to military members PCS- vide non-competitive appointment member is not on duty. Claimants Giant Voice mass notification sys- including black and white, color, ing. For more information, call for spouses of active duty service are eligible to file an Article 139 tem testing occurs every Wednes- large format, photographic prints, 375-5540. members, including full-time Na- claim whether they are civilian or day at noon. If the announcement engineering drawings, sensitive tional Guard and Reservists, who military, a business, a charity, a is difficult to hear or understand, materials, technical manuals and JBER Bargain Shop are relocating to accompany their State or local government. please call 552-3000. training materials. The shop is able The JBER-Elmendorf Bargain service member during a perma- Claims covered by Article 139 are: If the announcement is difficult to handle the design, printing and Shop, located in building 8515 nent change of station. • Claims for damage to prop- to hear or understand in any base distribution of business cards, let- Saville off of 20th Street, is open The program allows spouses to erty inflicted intentionally, know- housing area, please contact JBER terhead, invitations and programs. Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to register for Department of Defense ingly, purposefully, and without a at Facebook.com/JBERAK. COMMUNITY August 1, 2014 ARCTIC WARRIOR Volume 5, No. 30 arcticSouthcentral Alaska thunder experiences Families, public seize opportunity to see troops, aircraft in action RIGHT: Paratroopers of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, greet observers after an airborne demonstration at the Arctic Thun- der Open House on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson July 26. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Eric-James Estrada) Extensive preparation led to show’s success, say event organizers By Tech. Sgt. Vernon Cunningham communities provide to the base JBER Public Affairs throughout the year. Air Force Maj. Karl Easterly, Service members of Joint 2014 Arctic Thunder Open House Base Elmendorf-Richardson director, said many long, arduous invited the community to enter days were endured to forge the best their gates and witness aerial ac- possible solution to every detail of robatics, watch ground demonstra- the event. tions, and interact in a variety of “I am very pleased with the out- family activities during the Arctic come of the Arctic Thunder Open Thunder Open House on July 26 House,” Easterly said. “I could not and 27. be more proud of my team and the The community engage- JBER community for helping put ment, hosted by JBER every two on what has been heralded time years, featured the U.S. Air Force and time again as the best air show/ Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstra- open house ever seen. Efforts put tion Team, the Air Combat Com- forth by the ATOH staff and JBER mand F-22 Demonstration Team, counterparts far encapsulate the the Bremont Horsemen Aerobatic ‘above and beyond’ mantra, jug- Team and various other sky shows. gling not only ATOH duties, but In addition, JBER’s ground daytime jobs as well as family life. shows included the 9th Army But, I think it’s safe to say it was Band, the Air Force Band of the well worth it in the end.” Pacific, local singers, combatives Easterly also said his high exhibitions, and a demonstration expectations of what the aerial highlighting explosive ordnance performances would contribute to disposal and working dog op- the event were far surpassed. erations. The 4th Infantry Brigade “They absolutely blew those Combat Team (Airborne), 25th expectations away,” Easterly said. Infantry Division, performed an “Phenomenal job.” airborne insertion, demonstrat- The Arctic Thunder Open ing joint capabilities with the Air House was part of the Anchorage Force. Centennial Celebration, honoring The open house was put to- the anniversary of the historic land gether as a way of saying ‘thank auction of July 1915 which estab- you’ for the support the local lished Anchorage as a township.
ABOVE LEFT: Children get to see a Talon, a small, tracked military robot de- signed for explosive ordan- ance disposal missions ranging from reconnais- sance to combat, at the Arctic Thunder Open House on JBER July 26. The event featured more than 40 Air Force, Army and civilian aerial acts, and attracted more than 200,000 people. It is the largest two-day event in the state and one of the premier aerial dem- onstrations in the world. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Eric- James Estrada) ABOVE: A crowd observes a U. S. Army combatives ABOVE: Zinovia Reutov and her son Zaseen, 3, watch aerial dem- demonstration in a hangar onstrations during the Arctic Thunder Open House July 27. (U.S. Air at the Arctic Thunder Open Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez) House July 26. LEFT: A young girl smiles while touring an Alaska Air National Guard (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Eric- HC-130 ‘King’ aircraft, assigned to the 211th Rescue Squadron, dur- James Estrada) ing the open house July 25. (U.S. Army photo/ Sgt. Balinda O’Neal) JBER Honorary Commanders Program kicks off with induction ceremony By Army Staff Sgt. standing of the U.S. military, our tight-knit bond that we want to the military unit for which he is the partnership and joint stewardship,” Eric-James Estrada mission, and the men and woman foster and grow, and getting to honorary commander, as well as said Air Force Col. Brian Bruck- 4th IBCT Public Affairs who keep Alaska and this country know on the ground what happens JBER and the military community. bauer, the commander of JBER safe,” said Air Force Lt. Gen. on a daily basis.” • Interact with unit personnel and the 673d Air Base Wing. “The The 2014 to 2016 JBER Hon- Russell Handy, the Alaskan Com- Serving as an honorary com- to learn more about the Army and work we do will lead to a better orary Commanders Program of- mand and 11th Air Force com- mander provides community Air Force and the mission of JBER Anchorage and a better Alaska for ficially started with an induction mander, to the audience. “I look and business leaders the opportu- and its tenant units. us all.” ceremony July 25. forward to getting to know you nity to immerse themselves with • Be an active ambassador for The term for an honorary The purpose of the program is all, and welcome you again to our a specific unit and gain valuable the community. commander is two years, and to increase public awareness and Arctic Warrior family.” insight about the unique missions • Invite their host unit to join commanders may continue to understanding of the missions, pol- Newly inducted honorary com- and lives of Soldiers and Airmen and see activities at their work invite past honorary commanders icies, programs and the people of mander Andrew Halcro, the presi- across JBER. center. to unit events; however, every Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. dent of the Anchorage Chamber of Those who are privileged to • Attend tours and events. two years, new honorary com- The program brings together Commerce, said the opportunity serve as an honorary commander Honorary commanders don’t manders are appointed. community leaders from An- will help the chamber continue are tasked with certain responsi- solely benefit from this program “I cannot emphasize enough chorage, Eagle River and the their relationship with the military bilities and provided with incred- of information sharing. the value of this program to the Matanuska-Susitna valleys – who and better understand the inner ible opportunities. Commanders, Soldiers and Air- 13,000 men and women of this have close ties to the community workings of the military and how Honorary commanders are men also gain a better understand- installation, as we grow together in and are aware of its concerns – and it operates day to day. encouraged to: ing of their community through this mutual appreciation of our beauti- partners them with a military offi- “In my last 16 months as presi- • Attend, whenever possible, partnership. ful Alaska home and our mutual cer in command of a unit on JBER. dent of the chamber, we have had all functions of their assigned “I am confident the relation- interests in driving, improving and “We believe you will enjoy this such a tight relationship with the military unit. ships we build here will open to protecting this city and this coun- experience and gain a better under- military,” Halcro said. “It’s this • Be a proactive supporter of us a new era defined by trusted try,” Bruckbauer said. Matters of Faith B-2 ARCTIC WARRIOR August 1, 2014 What we value speaks volumes about our values What goes through my mind Many of their careers ended those above and below you, doing servant or on getting promoted? Scripture when I contemplate the phrase because, in the minds of others, what is best for the unit … not just The psalmist continues, “… “May the words of my mouth”? they betrayed their unit, broke what makes you look good? be pleasing (acceptable) in your addresses Integrity. the “code,” or embarrassed their Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight sight.” The apostle Paul was more leaders. yourself in the Lord and he will We are to do all things as unto direct: “Do not let any unwhole- Words are a reflection of the give you the desires of your heart.” God – just like “excellence in all common some talk come out of your mouth, nature of our hearts. I believe the psalmist expresses we do.” but only what is helpful for build- Do you ever wonder what kind a very important point here. Is this not what God asks and standards of ing others up according to their of world you live in? When our delight is God, then expects of us? needs, that it may benefit those Just record the words that come what he gives us (desires of our Paul says, “Finally, broth- who listen.” out of your mouth in a normal day heart) will be consistent with his ers, whatever is true, whatever is ethics Ask yourself, “Do I speak the and you will discover what kind purposes and direction. honorable, whatever is just, what- Commentary by Air Force truth…do I really speak the truth? of world you have created for In other words, we will not ever is pure, whatever is lovely, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Ken Reyes “Do I write truthfully, espe- yourself. want to desire anything that is not whatever is commendable, if there JBER Senior Installation Chaplain cially on performance reports? Is I suspect many will be sur- pleasing to God. is any excellence, if there is any- everyone truly ‘firewall 5s’, ‘top prised. Caring and serving others is thing worthy of praise, think about Psalm 19 verse 14 declares block’, or ‘number one’?” Integrity starts with the heart always right. these things.” the very standards every military When we sign our name on and the manner and nature of it Ask yourself, “when I went out Excellence is returning any member, whether active duty, Re- anything we declare ‘truthfully’ the will be exposed in the words you of my way to serve someone, was facility or borrowed thing better serve, Guard or civilian strives to intent of our heart and conscience. choose to say to friends, peers, it meaningful?” I get nothing other than you received it. emulate regularly. Proverbs 22:1 says, “A good colleagues, family and subordi- than feeling it was right. For example, when you bor- “May the words of my mouth name is more desirable than nates. Jesus reminds us, “He did not rowed that car, did you fill it up and the meditation of my heart riches.” Can the words of your Next, the psalmist says, “…and come into the world to be served, with gas even though you got it be pleasing (acceptable) in your mouth be trusted, can my words the meditation of my heart”. but to serve…” service before self with a quarter-tank? sight, O Lord, my rock and my be trusted? What you think about, what is giving credit where it is due; it Did you clean out the trailer redeemer.” I have friends who stood bol- you dwell on, should be to do is promoting others priorities, e.g. better than the way you received it While the content of this pas- dly through the gantlet of criticism, God’s will – which means in part God, family, military. or did you just sweep it out? sage might resonate more with ridicule, ostracism; who stood to follow Christ’s example to be a Leaders are servants first, and How about when you borrowed people of faith, it is lined with firm and true to their convictions servant to all. Sounds like “service your time will not always be your the neighbor’s lawn mower – did the nuggets of truth of what many by speaking the truth with respect before self.” own. you fill it up with gas, clean the people value. and grace. Is this not being a servant to all, Are your thoughts on being a mower and ensure it runs better than the way you got it? How about your job? Do you just get what you need to get done or do you go above and beyond? Alexander the Great said, “I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.” What aspect of excellence do your subordinates see you model? The passage concludes, “…O Lord my strength (rock) and my redeemer.” Here is the beauty of this passage. God calls us to do the above and then provides us the strength to get it done. In doing so, he promises the ultimate reward of his salvation. In Psalm 18:31-42, the writer describes what strength is when found in the “rock.” It gives us the hope to go be- yond what we, in ourselves, can do. It’s funny; some might say, “I know this.” We call integrity, service before self, and excellence in all we do our “core values.”
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Kayaking ATV Trips Rock Climbing Pack Rafting Trips Trips Matanuska Glacier Traverse & Ice Climb Pack Raft Campbell Creek August 2 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $99 August 1 5 - 7 p.m. $50 Eagle River Rafting Adventure Jim Creek/Hatcher Pass ATV Trip August 6 & 7 5 - 8 p.m. $50 August 9 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $150 Whittier Kayak Trip Eklutna ATV Trip August 16 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $90 August 24 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $99 Classes Classes Stand Up Paddle Boarding Class (SUP) Indoor Rock Climbing Kayak Training August 4 5 - 7 p.m. $25 August 1, 8, 13, 15, 22, 27 & 29 Kayak Class 5 - 7 p.m. $25 (required class to rent out kayaks from OAP) August 21 6 - 8 p.m. $35
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Friday at 10 and the first running event is Formal dance. AER scholarships Plastic Fantastic at 11:30. Events take place in the Gird- Army Emergency Relief is tak- Help Philadelphia artist Diedra For information, visit usatf.org. wood Community room, starting ing applications for scholarships. Chapel Krieger create a giant dome made at 1 p.m. Friday. Scholarships are available from plastic bottles at the Anchor- August 9 and 10 For information, visit fungus- for children, spouses and other age Museum from 1 to 3 p.m. Blueberry and music fest fair.com. dependents of active, retired and services The Anchorage Food Mo- Alyeska Resort celebrates the deceased Soldiers. saic Project serves up a refreshing lush blueberry season with this Sept. 5 through 7 Applications and instructions drink made from natural, local family-oriented outdoor event. Mountain Bike Festival are available at aerhq.org. Catholic Mass ingredients; please bring your own Arts and crafts booths, musi- The Alyeska Resort hosts this For information, call 384-7478. re-usable cup. cians, and all the blueberry con- extravaganza of mountain biking, Sunday For more information visit coctions you can imagine or try including competitions, demon- Protestant Women of the 8:30 a.m. – Soldiers’ Chapel anchoragemuseum.org are on deck – plus, there are many strations, workshops and of course Chapel meetings . blueberry patches in the area. Stake plenty of riding. Women are invited to meet 11:30 a.m. – Chapel 1 Through Monday out your own. Don’t miss the live music or the with the Protestant Women of the SeaFest weekend For information visit alyes- tightrope ride. Chapel. Monday through Friday Join the Alaska SeaLife Center karesort.com or call (800) 880- For information, visit alyesk- Bible study happens Tuesdays 11:40 a.m. – Soldiers’ Chapel for a weekend of family fun – with 3880. aresort.com. at 9:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Chapel on art walks, races, and interactive JBER-Richardson. Monday, Tuesday, Wednes- activities. August 16 Sept. 13 For information, email jber. day and Friday This wildlife rehabilitation Dog Days of Summer Alyeska Climbathon [email protected] or call 384- 11:30 a.m. – Chapel 1 center and public aquarium offers Peratrovich Park (at E Street) The 7th annual climbathon is 1461. close encounters with puffins, sea hosts this dog-themed party with a an endurance event – contestants Thursday lions, octopuses and much more. “stupid pet tricks” contest, demon- walk, hike and run up the North Model railroading 11:30 a.m. – Hospital Chapel For information, visit alaskas- strations, canine-related products Face trail of Mount Alyeska, take The Military Society of Mod- ealife.org. and much more. the tram down, and climb again, as el Railroad Engineers meets at Confession Bring your fuzzy pal or pals many times as they can between 9 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Sat- 30 minutes before Mass at the Saturday - Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. a.m. and 7 p.m. urdays in basement Room 35 chapel in which Mass is being Annual Anchorage Garden Club For information, call 279- Top climbers do more than of Matanuska Hall, 7153 Fighter celebrated, or anytime by ap- Flower Show 5650. 20,000 vertical feet, the elevation Drive. pointment. Call 552-5762 or The Anchorage Garden Club’s equivalent of climbing Denali in Anyone interested in model 384-5907 71st annual flower show will take Autumn Wings Festival 10 hours. railroading is invited. For infor- place at the Northway Mall. Join Bird Treatment and Learn- For information, visit alyesk- mation, call 552-4353, visit www. Religious Education Each year the club highlights ing Center above Potter Marsh aresort.com. trainweb.org/msmrre or email For religious education the horticulture that can be grown for this celebration of birds, the [email protected]. summer schedule, please call in Southcentral Alaska along with outdoors, and Alaska’s version of Sept. 20 the Religious Operations Cen- the floral design talents of Alas- autumn from noon to 4 p.m. Lyle Lovett concert Borealis Toastmasters ter at 552-5762. kans. The show runs Saturday 1 For information, visit birdtlc. The celebrated Texas musician Conquer your fear of public to to 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. net. visits the Alaska Center for the speaking with Toastmasters. to 5 p.m. Performing Arts with his unique This safe, friendly club helps For information, visit alaska- Aug. 21 through Sept. 1 fusion of country, swing, jazz, folk build confidence through speeches, Protestant Sunday gardenclubs.org/anchorageclub. Alaska State Fair and blues. feedback and listening in a sup- Services htm The 78th annual Alaska State For information, call 263-2787. portive environment. Fair still features the things the Meetings are Thursdays in Liturgical Service Sunday colonists started with – agriculture, Ongoing Room 146 of the BP building from 9 a.m. – Chapel 2 Anchoarge Coastal Trail produce, friends and family. Live After Five 7 to 8 p.m. Bike and Bird Day There are also concerts by Town Square Park hosts this For information, call 575-7470. Gospel Service Ride your bike along the Tony KC and the Sunshine Band, Tes- weekly Friday-night concert series. 9:30 a.m. – Chapel 1 Knowles Coastal Trail and learn la, Seether and other big-name Admission is free, the music Wired Cafe for Airmen about the birds of this important groups, giant vegetables, carnival is different every week, and food The Wired Cafe at 7076 Fighter Community Service bird area right in Anchorage. rides and much more at this end- and beverages abound from 5 to 8 Drive has wireless Internet access 10:30 a.m. – Chapel 2 Bird TLC will show a live bird of-summer extravaganza at the p.m. weekly. and programs for Airmen in the of prey at the start 1 to 1:30 p.m. Palmer Fairgrounds. For information, visit anchor- dorms. There are free meals Fri- Collective Service and finish 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. For information, visit alas- agedowntown.org. days at 6 p.m. 11 a.m. – Soldiers’ Chapel The ride starts at the Margaret kastatefair.org. For information, call 552-4422. Eagan Sullivan Park (Westchester Music in the Park Contemporary Service Lagoon). Aug. 22 through 24 Every Wednesday from noon Storytime for Toddlers 5 p.m. – Chapel 1 Girdwood Fungus Fair to 1 p.m., Peratrovich Park hosts a Pre-school-aged children August 9 Autumn in Alaska means musical performance. can join zoo staff for stories Religious Education Alaska Track and Field mushrooms – morels, tree ears, Get out of the office and enjoy about an animal species, followed For summer religious This track-and-field meet is and much more. music in the open air. by meeting animals, starting at education schedule, please open to all comers, all ages and all Take a guided mushroom tour If it’s raining, concerts may be 10:30 a.m. Mondays at the coffee call the Religious Operations abilities at the Alaska Dome. with a mycologist, use fungi to dye cancelled; for up-to-date informa- shop. Center at 552-5762. Same-day registration starts at fibers, and learn to identify spe- tion, visit facebook.com/Anchor- For information, email camp@ 9:30 a.m.; the first field events start cies. Or participate in the Fungus ageDowntownPartnership. alaskazoo.org.
Check out the Alaskan Adventurer eVents & activities Earn income while staying at home! Needed: Eagleglen Family ChildBecome Care aProvider Have you checked Family & help support the mission Fitness Park out the fitness Park? Please call 552-‐3995 The Eagleglen Fitness Park is now open for Child Care for more information!! all DoD cardholders and dependents to enjoy. Currently, the fitness park has two trails Providers! marked for walking, running or biking. The 1.5-mile and 5-kilometer courses are clearly marked for easy reference. The Force Support Squadron is in the process of adding picnic tables, frisbee golf, and other items to make the park enjoyable. The park is also a great KENNECOTT location to do individual or unit runs/PT. Youth Center
Please make sure you adhere to the Eagleglen Fitness Park RULES that are posted in order to make the park enjoyable Bldg. 6104 for all patrons. These include: PLEASE: PLEASE DO NOT: Recreate at your own risk and Use any type of firearm on this complex remember "SAFETY FIRST." (to include paintball or airsoft guns). From Your Home To Ours Keep pets leashed at all times and Operate motor vehicles anywhere on clean-up after them. this complex. Beware of and never feed wildlife. Start any open fires. Use trails for foot and bike traffic. Bring or consume alcoholic beverages. Limit golf play to the driving range only Enter any waterways or ponds. (driving range will not be open until mid-June). Remain overnight. Depart the area at sunset Hunt or fish. (closed during hours of darkness). Litter. If you have any questions, please contact the Mission Support Group at 552-3004.
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" " " " " ! Bag of 500: $1650 (If you have absolutely nothing) Box of 2000:$65 Includes: Gun, Vest, Face Shield, " " Our REC ON program is back! Neck guard, & 20oz Air bottle. " "! !" all day: $15 ea (8 - 12 people) If you are a Service Member (If you bring your own gun) all day: $12 ea (13 - 23 people) Must reserve " Includes: Vest, Face Shield, all day $10 ea (24 - 30 people) two weeks in advance. or dependent, you are entitled & Neck Guard all day for $10 8 person minimum sign up discounted rates on some of our activities! Call 552-4599 for Reservations or Questions Check with our sta to see dates and times for these available activities! Call 552-4599/2023 for more information http://www.elmendorf-richardson.com Birth Announcements B-4 ARCTIC WARRIOR August 1, 2014 June 23 talion (Airborne). of the 611th Air Operations Com- Joelle Lani Marioni of the 673d Derek Warren Orawiec of the 3rd A son, Brody Patrick Cava- mand and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Inpatient Squadron and Senior Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. nagh, was born 22.5 inches long A son, Caleb Mekhi Christ- James Foreman of the 703rd Air- Airman Emmanuel Marioni of the and weighing 9 pounds, 9 ounces mas, was born 27 inches long and craft Maintenance Squadron. 3rd Maintenance Squadron. July 22 at 1:39 p.m. to Mariel Darling weighing 6 pounds at 7:12 a.m. to A daughter, Lilliana Lacee Mc- Cavanagh and Senior Airman Sean Spc. Chelsea Evelyn Christmas of A daughter, Kyra Jade Hurley, July 19 Guire, was born 19.5 inches long Patrick Cavanagh of the 673d Se- Headquarters and Headquarters was born 21.5 inches long and A son, Jayce Riley Meyer, was and weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces curity Forces Squadron. Detachment, U.S. Army Alaska, weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces born 18 inches long and weighing at 3:58 a.m. to Jordan Raechelle and Spc. Mark Anthony Christmas at 11:35 p.m. to Air Force Staff 4 pounds, 2 ounces at 10:12 a.m. to McGuire and Chadwick Centel July 13 Jr. of the 6th Engineer Battalion. Sgt. Jennifer Lynne Hurley of the Jennifer Nicole Baldwin and Jacob McGuire of the 611th Air Support A son, Eric Alexander Guzman 673d Dental Squadron and Brian Christopher Meyer. Squadron. Jr., was born 20 inches long and July 16 Mathew Hurley. weighing 8 pounds, 2 ounces at A daughter, Elizabeth Ilene July 20 July 28 9:23 p.m. to Alyssa Dawn Guanlao Bass, was born 21.25 inches long July 18 A daughter, Soey Danielle A son, Jonathan David Lee, was and Spc. Eric Alexander Guzman and weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces at A daughter, Cheyenne Grace Owen, was born 21 inches long born 20 inches long and weighing of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 1:24 p.m. to Senior Airman Crysta Arrowsmith, was born 21 inches and weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces 8 pounds, 12 ounces at 4:27 a.m. 501st Infantry Regiment. Amber Bass of the 3rd Aircraft long and weighing 7 pounds, 10 at 12:20 p.m. to Siri Lenore Owen to Jennifer Lynn Lee and Air Force Maintenance Squadron and Air ounces at 1:22 a.m. to Amanda and Senior Airman Isaac Thomas Staff Sgt. Edward Loyd Lee of the July 14 Force Staff Sgt. Joel Orion Bass of Marie Arrowsmith and Army Staff Owen of the 176th Air Defense 176th Maintenance Group. A daughter, Clare Lynn the 3rd Maintenance Group. Sgt. Aeryn Orion Arrowsmith of Squadron. Blanchard, was born 19.5 inches the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th A son, Maison Maxwell John long and weighing 6 pounds, 14 A son, Kameron Allen Lind- Infantry Regiment. A daughter, Taylor Marie Rich- Whitney, was born 21 inches long ounces at 2:17 p.m. to Rachel sey, was born 20 inches long and ards, was born 22 inches long and and weighing 8 pounds at 9:01 a.m. Lynn Blanchard and Army Staff weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces at A son, Kent Michael Didier, weighing 9 pounds, 5 ounces at to Nichol Whitney and Air Force Sgt. Joseph Bernard Blanchard of 7:55 a.m. to Terika Dena Lindsey was born 9 pounds, 14 ounces at 12:08 a.m. to Joeleste Rochelle Master Sgt. John Whitney of the the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st and Spc. Robert Allen Lindsey Jr. 4:19 a.m. to Spc. Jacinda Faith Richards and Air Force Staff Sgt. 673d Medical Support Squadron. Infantry Regiment. of the 2nd Battalion, 377th Para- Didier of the 703rd Military Po- Austin Neal Richards of the 673d chute Field Artillery Regiment. lice Battalion and Spc. John Lee Medical Support Squadron. July 29 July 15 Didier of the 425th Brigade Special A son, Russell Michael Goe- A son, Erik James Davis, was July 17 Troops Battalion (Airborne). July 21 bel, was born 22 inches long and born 20 inches long and weigh- A son, Ryan Alan Foreman, A daughter, Emma Mae weighing 9 pounds, 10 ounces at ing 7 pounds, 8 ounces at 11:15 was born 22 inches long and A daughter, Eliana Grace Mari- Orawiec, was born 19.5 inches 6:27 a.m. to Morgan Renae Goebel a.m. to Heather Marie Davis weighing 10 pounds, 5 ounces at oni, was born 21 inches long and long and weighing 6 pounds, 8 and Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Walter and Spc. Jareth Daniel Davis of 4:30 p.m. to Air Force Master Sgt. weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces ounces at 8:05 p.m. to Heather Goebel of the 1st Battalion (Air- the 725th Brigade Support Bat- Amanda Diane Schilliger-Kelly at 11:47 p.m. to Senior Airman Marie Orawiec and Senior Airman borne), 501st Infantry Regiment. Rage City Roller Derbyscrimmage
ABOVE: Jammer Bobbie Jo Nault recovers after taking a block July 26 at Hangar 2 during JBER’s Arctic Thunder Open House. The jammer is the only roller derby skater who can score when she passes blockers of the opposite team. Anchorage’s Rage City Rollergirls roller derby league sponsored the scrimmage, which included skaters from leagues across the state. (U.S. Air Force photos/David Bedard) LEFT: Stephanie Bermudez Magestro puts a block on jammer Kami Simpson Koecher during a scrimmage. Skaters in the pack play of- fense and defense conncurrently — getting their jammer through while stopping the opposing jammer from scoring.
LEFT: Bobbie Jo Nault, wearing the star, tries to get past Jennifer Schober July 26 at Hangar 2 during the Arctic Thunder Open House. BELOW LEFT: Head referee Kevin Bonney (center) convenes an officials’ meeting at Hangar 2 during the Arctic Thunder Open House. Referees assign points to jammers and call penalties on all skaters. BOTTOM: Danielle Marie Haywood cools it in the penalty box during the Arctic Thun- der Open House. Penalties ensure skat- ers, especially jammers, stay in-bounds while fighting their way through the pack. Anchorage’s Rage City Roller- girls roller derby league sponsored the scrimmage, which included skaters from leagues across the state. BELOW: Competitors’ skates are idle on the sideline July 26 at JBER’s Hangar 2 during the Arctic Thunder Open House. Roller derby skates are specially designed for the rigors of the sport. Skate boots, trucks, wheels, bearings, toe stops and other parts are customized to the needs of the skater. August 1, 2014 Arctic Warrior A-5 A-6 Arctic Warrior August 1, 2014 August 1, 2014 Arctic Warrior A-7 A-8 Arctic Warrior August 1, 2014 August 1, 2014 Arctic Warrior A-9 A-10 Arctic Warrior August 1, 2014 August 1, 2014 Arctic Warrior A-11 A-12 Arctic Warrior August 1, 2014