U.S. ARMY GARRISON FORT HUNTER LIGGETT The Golden Guidon SEPTEMBER 2017 Col. Kerry E. Norman Assumes Command of Garrison www.liggett.army.mil contents The Golden Guidon Official Command Publication of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett COMMAND TEAM Col. Kerry E. Norman Garrison Commander Brian Adkins Deputy to the Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Meritt Phillips Deputy Garrison Commander Command Sgt. Major DeeAnn Dunstan Garrison Command Sergeant Major Taylor L. Anthony Sgt. Master by Photo Army U.S. GOLDEN GUIDON STAFF CSTX 91-17-03 Soldiers of the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Amy Phillips Regiment, based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., engaging in Public Affairs Officer light attacks as the opposing force to Army Reserve and National Guard forces during the Combat Support Training Exercise in July. The Golden Guidon is an authorized quarterly Page 12 publication for members of the U.S. Army INSET COVER PHOTO: Col. Kerry E. Norman, the new Garrison Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett. Content in this Commander, addressed the garrison for the first time during the publication are not necessarily the official Change of Command Ceremony held at the FHL Track & Field. views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Story on Page 6. (Photo by Bryan Lee, FMWR) Government or the Dept. of the Army, or Fort Hunter Liggett. SUBMISSIONS Submit story ideas, photographs, and other Commander’s Notes ...…….………………. 3 information of interest to the FHL community Safety First …………………………..……... 4 to the Public Affairs Office Email: mailto:usarmy.hunterliggett.imcom-central.list.fhl- [email protected]. News ...………….….………………….……. 5 or call 831-386-2690. Garrison Highlights ...…...…………………. 6 FEEDBACK WELCOMED In the Spotlight ……………………………… 10 Help us create a relevant and meaningful product to meet your information needs. 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BE PROUD Let me begin with saying how of your contribution! honored I am to have this privilege My leadership philosophy is and opportunity to work with a team of simple - we exist to provide quality dedicated professionals that work tire- installation services and facilities to lessly everyday to support the troops enable Total Force Readiness - so and the civilians that work and live everything we do must be driven with here. a focus to enable Soldiers’ readiness During the first two months I’ve to fight. We must also provide the been on ground, I’ve witnessed ex- same quality of services and facilities ceptional subject matter expertise, to the civilians who work and reside dedication to mission and enthusiasm here. for the great training opportunities In August, I distributed a memo Garrison Commander FHL has to offer. outlining the four parts to my leader- Col. Kerry E. Norman In order to help me assess our ship philosophy: stewardship, ac- command and identify what we’re do- countability, action, and values. Read are our most important asset and criti- ing great and what we can improve this, if you haven’t already - it’s avail- cal to our mission success. upon, I ask for everyone to take the able on the Command Group Share- Command Climate Survey when it’s Point page. available in October. It’s very im- We’ve had several important portant and all supervisors will allow dignitaries visit since I’ve taken com- time for employees to complete this mand. The IMCOM Commanding To be recognized and serve as survey. This survey is anonymous so General, Lt. Gen. Dahl’s visit in Au- the “Premier Total Force Train- please be candid and provide sugges- gust allowed us to showcase the ing Center.” tions on how we can address an is- training assets at both installations sues you might identify. and more importantly, the potential My vision is for the entire com- for us to be Premier Total Force mand - FHL and PRFTA - to be rec- Training Centers. The 7th Infantry To provide quality installation ognized and serve as “Premier To- Division Commanding General, Maj. services and facilities to enable tal Force Training Centers.” I will Gen. Burleson, visited in September Total Force readiness. build upon what my predecessors to do a reconnaissance before decid- have accomplished and continue the ing if his division will come train at upward glide path to greater things for FHL next year. There are some prep- the garrison and our customers. Our arations we need to make before BE professional efforts in supporting of training warf- they arrive - let’s not let them down! ighters plays a key and integral part in Thank you for your service and KNOW your job in and out the overall readiness of our military, dedication and please incorporate our allies, and the security of our risk assessment in everything you do DO your personal best homeland. at work and at home because you everyday The golden guidon, SEPT 2017 3 Safety first From the Garrison Safety Office: but that may not happen in time and have low heels. Keep your to prevent an accident. shoelaces tied. Don't Slip Up and Dangerous surface conditions: Properly barricade any hazard- Fall Down on the Job broken or cracked surfaces, pro- ous areas such as construction Falls are one of the leading caus- truding nails, different elevations zones. es of workplace injury and death, and which are unmarked, torn car- If you are carrying an item, be these aren't necessarily falls from pets, loose or curled mats and sure you can see over it or heights such as ladders or construc- slippery finishes are all hazards. around it. This is especially im- tion scaffolds. Most falls are from the Insufficient lighting: Dim or portant on stairways. incorrect lighting, glare in areas same level, caused by slipping or trip- Autumn Safety ping. where it is dangerous or lights FHL has four broken arms cases which flicker or "strobe" and The change in weather brings in the last five years due to falls from cause perception difficulties. the flu season, and the National Safe- the same level and seven other falls Inattention to tasks: Careless- ty Council recommends that everyone requiring first aid. Please be aware of ness brought on by inexperience, six months and older gets a flu vac- your surroundings and do not engage horseplay, fatigue or personal cination. Learn more about flu preven- in distracted walking. Most of the tips problems. tion and the flu vaccine at the National listed below are based on findings Improper footwear: Shoes Safety Council website: http:// from recent inspections around post. which are not properly fastened, www.nsc.org/learn/Pages/safety- Take the time to correct any issues in are too big, too small, have slip- events-fall-into-safety.aspx. pery bottoms or oversized heels. your workplace. It will get darker sooner so use The main causes of slips, trips, and Preventing falls: caution when driving or walking out falls in the workplace are: Keep obstructions out of walk- and about - use your car lights and ways. These items are common wear reflective gear. Don’t forget to Poor housekeeping: scrap on teach children safety tips during Hal- floors, spilled liquids, equipment causes of tripping accidents - stored materials, equipment, ca- loween and check their candy bags. cluttering the aisles. Don’t ignore When you change the time on your these hazards. You may think bles, cords, hoses, scrap, and clocks for Daylight Savings Time someone else will take care of it, trash. Keep doors and drawers of cabinets and workbenches change, also change the batteries to closed. your smoke alarms and carbon mon- Keep all floors as clean as oxide detectors. possible. Clean up any spills Some holiday festivity safety tips: promptly. If this is not possible, handle food with clean hands; put make sure there is a barricade food away when done eating and and sign. keep surfaces clean to avoid food poi- Floor coverings such as car- soning; use caution when baking your pets, mats, and tiles should be turkey and keep the little ones out the secured to prevent tripping kitchen; and don’t drink and drive. For hazards. more info: https://www.cdc.gov/ Don't run in your work area. Sept. is National Preparedness Make sure your footwear won't Month. Visit this website for great tips, trip you up. It should fit well toolkits, sample evacuation plans, and much more to keep your family safe: https://www.ready.gov/september SAFETY WORKS EXCUSES DON’T The golden guidon, sept 2017 4 news FORMER SPC. 5 JAMES MCCLOUGHAN According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, we are McCloughan outside the losing more than 500 of our White House after receiving his Medal of Honor from President Trump on July 31, 2017. He was an Army each day. Since 2013, the Vietnam War Commemoration’s medic in the Vietnam War. History and Legacy Branch (H&L) has been conducting Read complete story: https:// video-recorded oral history interviews to capture the mem- go.usa.gov/xRmqd. (U.S. ories of our Vietnam veterans. The mission of the H&L Army photo by Eboni Ever- Branch is to provide the American public with a clearer un- sonMyart) derstanding of and appreciation for the service and sacri- fice of our Vietnam veterans, and to tell the story about their service during that period of our nation's history.