This publication is published weekly and contains information about, for, and of interest to the Island Workforce. Island Insight Submission: https://home.army.mil/ria/index.php/contact/public-affairs Sections: Arsenal Traffic/Construction Army Community (ACS) Building/Space Closures MWR Outdoor Recreation Active Duty/Reserve Zone Employee Assistance Program Safety Spotlight Education/Training Review Equal Employment Defense Commissary Agency/PX June 5-6: Career Exploration Planning, Opportunity Focus Arsenal Archive Bldg. 56, 1st floor, classroom 2 (Room Morale, Welfare & Recreation Healthbeat 122), 8 a.m. (MWR) Notes for Veterans June 5: Working With You Is Killing Me, MWR Leisure Travel Office Around the Q.C. Class location is pending, 10 a.m. – 12 Child & Youth Services p.m. June 5: Workforce Wednesday, Lock & Hendrix Assumes RIA-JMTC Command Dam Lounge, 3-7 p.m. Col. Kenneth W. Letcher relinquished June 5: Family Bunco, Lock & Dam Lounge, 5 p.m. command of Rock Island Arsenal – Joint June 6: Garrison Organizational Day, Manufacturing and Technology Center 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (RIA-JMTC) to Col. Martin J. “Jimmy” June 6: D-Day Observance, 1-2 p.m. Hendrix III in a ceremony here May 29. June 6: First Thursday Social, Lock & Hendrix assumes command as the 50th Dam Lounge, 3 p.m. June 7-9: Iowa Free Fishing Weekend commander of RIA-JMTC. The June 7: Advanced Résumé Class, ACS, Fayetteville, North Carolina, native Bldg. 110, 1:30-3:30 p.m. served in various positions prior to his June 8-9: Pioneer Days, Colonel assignment here including staff officer, Davenport House, 12-5 p.m. instructor, aide de camp, executive June 8-16: Quad Cities Museum Week, throughout greater Quad Cities officer, and battalion commander. He has June 12: Workforce Wednesday, Lock & served throughout the world at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Dam Lounge, 3-7 p.m. Carson, Colorado and the Pentagon, as well as overseas in June 12: Arsenal-QC Connect, Lock & Afghanistan, Iraq and the Republic of Korea. “Col. Hendrix, I am Dam Lounge, 3 p.m. confident in you and your ability to build upon the center’s June 13: Active Duty Out Processing Levy Brief, Conf. Rm. 12, Bldg. 90, 9:30 reputation, and that you, too, will leave the center in a couple a.m. – 12 p.m. years in better shape than you found it,” said the presiding June 13: Retirement/Retreat Ceremony, official of the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Daniel Mitchell, Heritage Hall, Bldg. 60, 2 p.m. commanding general, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and June 13: Thirst-day Thursday, Lock & Armaments Command, U.S. Army Garrison, Detroit Arsenal, Dam Lounge, 3-7 p.m. June 13: RIA Veterans Network, Lock & Warren, Michigan. “In the meantime, take care of and watch over Dam Lounge, 5 p.m. this great work force – our fine industrial artisans who are among the nation’s finest and most uniquely skilled and qualified to The contents of the Island Insight are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Army. The views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Garrison or the Department of the Army. deliver the best for our sons and daughters who wear the uniform. Welcome to TACOM!” Hendrix expressed his gratitude at his selection. (More: www.dvidshub.net/news/324636) Total Force Approach Increases Munitions Readiness Moving ammunition is a crucial part of the Joint Munitions Command's mission. The Army Reserve and the Army National Guard Soldiers need training opportunities. As part of Total Force Policy, those two goals are combined into partnership training opportunities that build Soldier and unit readiness. JMC is leveraging the Army's Total Force Policy with a partnership that builds Army readiness while achieving JMCs strategic objectives. "Currently JMC is reforming the way we do business, to better support the Chief of Staff of the Army's priorities and meet the Combatant Command requirements. Part of that is making sure the right items are in the right location, whether for storage, maintenance or demilitarization. Since we are able to offer some of this job to the Reserve Component, they get to use this opportunity to hone skills and train collectively on what they would do while deployed," said Sgt. Maj. Shontina Edwards, JMC Operations Sergeant Major. JMC has many opportunities for unit training. The command provides their opportunities to Army Materiel Command's Reserve Component Mission Support Office, which reaches out at all levels of command in the USAR and ARNG to source the missions with units. The AMC Reserve Component Mission Support Office attends the USAR and ARNG training synchronization forums for units to sign up for AMC missions. (More: www.army.mil/article/222752) Perna Focuses on Contracting, Personnel Reform at ASC's Quarterly Update Gen. Gus Perna, commanding general, U.S. Army Materiel Command, visited the headquarters of U.S. Army Sustainment Command for a quarterly update, here, May 29. One of several topics was ASC's reform of contract management procedures aimed at increasing contractor accountability. Perna said it is important for the Army to better understand the performance outputs of contracts as they relate to costs. "It's not just about red, green, and amber," he said while encouraging ASC leadership to look deeper into the metrics associated with each contracted requirement. "Are we achieving what we actually want to see?" Maj. Gen. Duane Gamble, commanding general, ASC, said he is also not interested in buying "readiness for increased costs." (More: www.army.mil/article/222638) AMC Commander Confirms Path Forward For JMC On May 29, the Joint Munitions Command conducted its quarterly review with the Army Materiel Command Commanding General, Gen. Gustave "Gus" Perna. During these quarterly meetings, Perna reviews the accomplishments and initiatives of JMC, which is one of 10 major subordinate commands of AMC. These sessions "validate understanding of my intent and how you're executing to my intent," said Perna. The Commanding General of JMC, Brig. Gen. Michelle M.T. Letcher, led the brief and focused on how JMC is operationalizing AMC initiatives. Key topics of the meeting included the JMC 2019-2020 Campaign Plan and the Operational Business Review. -- Campaign Plan -- While the last quarterly update primarily focused on Soldiers and People, this quarterly update The contents of the Island Insight are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Army. The views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Garrison or the Department of the Army. focused on Strategic Readiness, and specifically, munitions readiness. (More: www.army.mil/article/222507) Army Turns To Smart Technology to Defend Against Threats to Installations Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment Alex Beehler doesn't need proof of threats to military and government installations. He is reminded every day. His office sits next to the point of impact where American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the western side of the Pentagon nearly 18 years ago during the 9/11 attacks. "It's a constant daily reminder that the Pentagon, (which) is the Department of Defense's foremost installation, clearly can be … under a surprise attack," said Beehler. As the variety and complexity of threats continue to increase, security at U.S. military installations has taken increased importance in the years since 9/11. Potential U.S. adversaries can threaten American bases in cyberspace and at their perimeters. (More: www.army.mil/article/222412) Visitor Control Center Hours Change Effective June 3, the Rock Island Arsenal Visitor Control Center (VCC) hours of operation changed to the following: Monday through Friday 6 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Only the VCC hours have changed, there are no changes to the operations. D-Day Commemoration At Modern Woodmen Park Postponed The D-Day 75th Anniversary pre-game commemoration ceremony at Modern Woodman Park featuring First Army has been postponed. The Quad Cities River Bandits have moved their June 3-6 home games to Peoria due to excessive Mississippi River flooding in downtown Davenport. More information will follow on a makeup date for the commemoration. The Quad Cities River Bandits policy for game modifications/cancellations is that the tickets will be a one-for-one swap for a future home game, not a full refund. If you have already purchased tickets, you may contact the Quad Cities River Bandits box office at 563-324-3000. Garrison Limited Services during June 6 Organizational Day US Army Garrison - Rock Island Arsenal will conduct a Garrison Organizational Day on Thursday, June 6, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event will be held at Quarters One. The purpose of the event is so that all elements of USAG staff, Soldiers, and Family members can come together and enjoy a day that will highlight camaraderie and build esprit de corps within the unit. The workforce may be impacted during this event: Limited services or closures of Garrison Directorates may impact the workforce on June 6. For closures and limited services, please see attached. Public use of Quarters One and its facilities will be unavailable during this time. There will be no impact on roadways or gates. The contents of the Island Insight are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Army. The views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Garrison or the Department of the Army.