FREE RECYCLED an edition of the Recycled material is used in the making of our ALASKA POST newsprint The Interior Military News Connection Vol. 7, No. 42 Fort Wainwright, Alaska October 21, 2016 Kodiaks welcome Ice Dogs Staff Sgt. Christina in a positive effort to build J. Turnipseed healthy relationships be- 1st Stryker Brigade tween 1st SBCT (Arctic Soldiers of the 70th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team host members of the Wolves) and members of Combat Team PAO Fairbanks Ice Dogs Hockey Club at Fort Wainwright Oct. 12. The Ice Dogs spent the morning with Soldiers Fairbanks community. doing CrossFit, eating in the Wolves Den Inn Dinning Facility and witnessing a dry run combined arms breach The 70th Brigade Engi- “We’re just trying to demonstration. (Photo by Sgt. Corey Confer, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team PAO) neer Battalion (Kodiaks), develop a pairing program 1st Stryker Brigade Com- with a lot of the local in- UAF (University of Alas- Lair exercise gym at appreciated the challeng- “I like it,” said Marva. bat Team welcomed the stitutions,” said Lt. Col. ka) and working with the around 6 a.m. with Cross- ing PT session. “I like that they told us Fairbanks Ice Dogs Hock- Anthony Barbina, 70th Ice Dogs. This is one of Fit led by 1st Sgt. Alex Julius Marva, one of the they do it every morning. ey Club to Fort Wain- BEB commander. “1st the events.” Archillaburgos, the Head- club members here in Fair- It was a good workout.” wright Oct. 12. Brigade Arctic Wolves The early morning ad- quarters and Headquarters banks from Finland, com- Nick Rogers of the Ice The Engineers and the has been working with venture started on Fort first sergeant. mented that he enjoyed the Ice Dogs paired together schools, working with Wainwright in the Wolf’s Several of the Ice Dogs morning exercise. See HOCKEY on page 7 Alaska Guardsmen return from deployment Senior Master Sgt. Paul Mann 168th Air Refueling Wing PAO Thirty-four Airmen from the 168th Wing returned home from a deployment to Qatar on Oct. 16, 2016, and if previous deploy- ments are any indication of mission tempo, these Airmen were busy. Aircrew and maintenance Airmen from the 168th deployed transferred more than 30 million pounds of fuel, and flew more than 1,000 hours in support of the United States and coalition forces, according to Master Sgt. Robert Mercado, assistant noncommis- sioned officer in charge of the 168th Opera- tions Group aviation resource management, or HARM office, “Our Alaska Air National Guard Air- men are the absolute best at what they do. Deploying in support of the war on terror- ism, taking the fight to the enemy, upholds the finest American and Alaskan traditions of service and sacrifice,” said Col. Bryan White, 168th Operations Group command- er. Airmen flew home onboard two of the In- terior Alaska unit’s KC-135R Stratotankers, and flew in a two-ship formation overhead, flying just above the runway at Eielson Air Tech Sgt. Ezra Pitzer, crew chief with the 168th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, communicates with the aircraft pilot by Force Base, “the culmination of a success- signaling from the flight line outside of the unit’s hangar at Eielson AFB, Alaska, October 16, 2016. The pilot of the KC- 135R Stratotanker listens and watches as the crew chief directs both aircraft and ground personnel during taxiing in order to safely park the aircraft. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Paul Mann, 168th Air Refueling Wing PAO) See GUARD on page 3 11th Air Force In Afghanistan, commander logistics assistance reps keep eyes in the sky visits Eielson Justin Graff Airman Isaac Johnson 401st AFSB PAO 354th Fighter Wing PAO U.S. Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Command Lt. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, the new- logistics assistance representatives assigned to the ly appointed 11th Air Force com- 401st Army Field Support Brigade serve as an es- mander, toured Eielson Air Force sential support link to keep Army aircraft flying in Base on Oct. 12 to visit the Iceman southern Afghanistan. Team. Gilbert Minor, an LAR with the 401st AFSB, has Wilsbach, who took command proven himself a valuable asset along the flight lines in August, learned more about the of Kandahar Air Field, specifically with unmanned base, the Airmen stationed here, and aerial systems. Eielson’s mission. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Gay Veale, the 11th Air Force command “In a nutshell, we’re rendering logistic support to “I’m responsible for the Air chief, and Lt. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, the 11th Air Force commander, walk the UAS community here,” Minor said. “I’m mainly Force bases in Alaska, Hawaii and through the Central Heat and Power Plant Oct. 13, at Eielson Air Force assigned to Bravo 101st, the Grey Eagle Company, Guam,” said Wilsbach. “The ad- Base, Alaska. The CHPP uses coal to provide heat and power through- but with the Hunter and Shadow units here, even vantage here in Alaska is that in an out Eielson, which is vital for sustainment in extreme cold-weather con- though they’re not green-suiters, I support them as eight-hour flight from here we can ditions. (Photo by Airman Isaac Johnson, 354th Fighter Wing PAO) well. It’s a team effort, and at the end of the day the easily move to just about anywhere collective goal is supporting the warfighter.” in the northern hemisphere. So we the 354th Fighter Wing plays a cru- I understand our partners here and The Shadow group is a government-owned and can project power from the United cial role in this mindset.” I understand the mission we have, contractor-operated UAS specialized team. Their States very quickly thanks to the Wilsbach lived in Alaska on which will certainly help me,” said mission largely involves conducting intelligence, location of Alaska. Because of this three separate occasions and has a Wilsbach. “The other big portion surveillance and reconnaissance operations, all per- heavy responsibility, priorities then large amount of experience in the of my career was spent in the U.S. formed by a RG7 Bravo aircraft. become making sure Airmen in Pacific behind him. Central Command area of responsi- “Primarily, our product is doing local areas of inter- those places are prepared to go at a “Thirteen years of my career moment’s notice. Here at Eielson, have been spent in the Pacific, so See WILSBACH on page 6 See LOGISTICS on page 7 WEEKEND WEATHER EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Civilian employees and their families, retirees, and military dependents may receive short- term counseling and referral for services. Problems may include but are not limited to: alcohol abuse and drug use, health-related problems, marital, emotional, behavioral, financial stress, job stress, or other problems affecting employees or family members. 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Low near 8. employee training and educational seminars in the workplace. snow. around 6. 2 NEWS October 21, 2016 Nutrition Corner: Pumpkin NUTRITION 101: food can neutralize harmful free radi- your holiday menu! • ½ tablespoon canola oil Halloween is just around the corner cals and prevent cancer, and pumpkin For more information about pump- • ½ tablespoon coconut oil and that means a lot of temptation for happens to be an excellent source of the kins, with history, cool facts, nutrition • 1 large egg, lightly beaten things that are not-so-nutritious. While antioxidant known as beta carotene. information and recipes check out this • Cooking spray you stick to our guns and try to have In addition to lowering risks of pros- article from the University of Illinois less candy than last year, there is one tate and colon cancers, beta carotene is Cooperative Extension program: https:// Preparation: Sift flours into a dry festive treat that you should actually also linked to prevention of degenera- extension.illinois.edu/pumpkins/history. measuring cup; level with a knife. In a have more of; pumpkin. tive eye disease. Other micronutrients cfm large bowl, combine flours with baking Not only do pumpkins make great like vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron powder, cinnamon, salt, and cloves, decorations this time of year, and that are plentiful in pumpkins, support RECIPE SPOTLIGHT: and make a well in center of mixture. jack-o-lanterns can be fun and spooky immune functions and even fertility, ac- Pumpkin-Spice Waffles In another bowl, combine milk, pureed additions to your haunted house, but cording to the Harvard School of Public pumpkin, brown sugar, oils, and egg. these groovy gourds are also packed Health. And the wonders of this harvest Ingredients: Add wet mixture to flour mixture, and with nutrition. crop just keep going — the seeds of the • ½ cup all-purpose flour stir just until moist. The flesh of the pumpkin is full of pumpkin offer healthy monounsaturat- • ½ cup whole wheat flour Preheat waffle iron, and coat with potassium, fiber, and vitamin C – all of ed fats that are linked with decreased • 2 teaspoons baking powder cooking spray. Spoon 1/4 cup of batter which research has shown to be protec- inflammation and improved cholesterol • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (per waffle) onto hot waffle iron, and tive of heart health. levels in the blood. All of these health • 1/8 teaspoon salt evenly spread batter on lower half of Specifically, studies point to the benefits are packed into a modest 35-45 • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves waffle iron.