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January 22, 2016Vol. 7, No. 3 Fort Wainwright, Alaska

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The Interior Military News Connection

Alaska State Defense Force activates signal detachment in BethelStaff Sgt. Balinda Dresel Alaska National Guard

Service members from the Alaska Army National Guard gath-ered alongside commu-nity members to witness the activation of the Alaska State Defense Force’s newest unit, the 2nd Signal Detachment, at a ceremony held at the AKARNG armory in Bethel, Jan. 14.

Under the 49th Bri-gade, the 2nd Signal De-tachment will provide satellite communica-tions from Bethel to the Joint Operations Center on Joint Base Elmen-dorf-Richardson.

“The Walker-Mallott

administration has done a great thing by opening up rural Alaska to the Alaska State Defense Force,” explained Brig. Gen. Roger Holl, com-mander of the ASDF. “We can augment the Alaska National Guard in their mission and pro-vide education, training and personal fulfillment through military service for the local residents.”

Since 1984, the pri-mary role of the all-vol-unteer state defense force has been to aug-ment and support the Alaska National Guard.

“Even if the Nation-al Guard is mobilized, there would be someone here, always,” said Holl.

Holl explained that this new unit will enlarge the footprint of military service in the region and afford the opportunity for its people to serve and protect their home.

The National Guard armory is home to the Bethel-based unit, Bra-vo Company, 1st Battal-ion, 143rd Infantry Reg-iment (Airborne).

“We are opening our doors and welcoming another unit to share this facility with us,” said Capt. Walter Hotch-Hill, commander of B Co., 1-143rd, Inf. Airborne. “We are happy to have them here and look for-ward to working togeth-er in our future endeav-

ors to support Bethel, western Alaska and the state of Alaska.”

At the conclusion of the event, applications to join the ASDF were taken by former Guards-men, veterans and even community members with no military affilia-tion.

“There is a synergy going here among the people of Bethel to join the Alaska State Defense Force,” said Holl. “I hope this new unit will add to and help maintain the great military tradition of western Alaska and the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region.”

World War II veteran, Paul Jenkins, addresses a for-mation of Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers during a kick-off ceremony for Bethel’s open house event at the Bethel armory on Jan. 14. The open house served the residents of Bethel with a barbeque, Alaska Army National Guard and Alaska State Defense Force re-cruiting, and informative service booths on family and veterans programs. (Photo by Sgt. Marisa Lindsay)

Staff Sgt. Edward EagertonAlaska National Guard

Members of the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Civil Engineer Squadron returned to Alaska from a six-month deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Endur-ing Freedom, Jan. 13.

Approximately 25 Guardsmen deployed with the 176th CES to support U.S. Central Command with minor construction projects in their area of operations, according to Lt. Col. Jack Evans, commander of the 176th CES.

The 176th CES combined with 16 other units from the active duty, Reserves and the Air National Guard to form the 577th Expe-ditionary Prime Beef Squadron, based out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Evans served as the commander of collective unit while deployed.

“Fifty-nine percent of us were Guardsmen, 24 percent Reservists, and 13 percent active duty,” he said.

According to Evans, the expeditionary civ-

Air Guard Civil Engineers return from six-month deployment to Middle East

il engineer unit completed approximately $6 million in projects in eight different countries in the region, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan.

“This deployment was so much different than normal for a CES squadron,” he said. “Normally we’d be tasked to just perform maintenance at one airfield. This time we were all over the place, and doing all construction. Our guys were very busy. And you know, as engineers, that’s what we like – to build things and make a difference.”

Senior Airman Amado Cordero, a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration specialist, was one of the 176th CES members on this deployment. Like many Guardsmen,

Cordero works full-time in the civilian workforce and per-forms his part-time Air National Guard career one week-end per month and two weeks per year.

“I think the deployment went really well,” said Cordero. “I did a lot of work, it wasn’t really in my career field, but

Master Sgt. Bonnie Gardino, utilities supervisor for the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Civil Engineer Squadron, gets a welcome home hug from former 176th CES member George Waters at the Ted Stevens International Airport, Jan. 13. Gar-dino was one of several 176th CES members returning from a six-month deployment in the Middle East. (Photo by Capt. John Callahan)

Mike MeeksDirector of Public Works

The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) is everywhere you look. The instant you enter Fort Wainwright, DPW is providing a ser-vice for you. Some of these services are high visibility, some you might not even recognize. The depth and breadth of these services are truly re-markable. The air quality you breathe, to the roads you drive, from the facilities you live and work, to wild-life management.

From the simplest of repairs, to the complexities of strategic planning, DPW is there making it happen.

The magnitude and complexity of the ser-vices provided, many times do not reflect

How the Garrison works for you: Directorate of Public Works

C. Todd Lopez

In a rapidly changing global security en-vironment, coupled with declining military budgets, the Army needs top-notch aviators trained by creative and experienced com-manders who can wring the most out of what little training budget they have, the Army’s vice chief of staff said.

“The creativity you apply in training your units will develop the next generation of leaders and shape the future of our Army,” Gen. Daniel B. Allyn said. “Training in gar-rison cannot be viewed as ‘routine.’ It must replicate the complexity of flying in Iraq or Afghanistan and it is incumbent upon those of you who have flown and fought in these demanding environments for more than 14 years to train-up the next generation of pi-lots.”

Allyn spoke at the start of a day-long series of an aviation-related panel of discussions at

Vice chief: Creative leaders needed in Army aviation

Sean KimmonsAir Force News Service

A day after the Air Force flew a B-52 Stratofortress over South Ko-rea in the wake of their northern neighbor’s nuclear bomb test, Air Force officers discussed the ser-vice’s nuclear capabilities with pol-icymakers, Jan. 11.

The hour-long discussion, part of an ongoing series, touched on North Korea’s Jan. 6 test and why the Air Force responded with a show of force. It also delved further into the U.S. military’s triad sys-tem, which deters a nuclear attack using strategic bombers, missile si-los and submarines.

Organized by the Air Force

Legislative Liaison Office at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill, the Air Force 101 sessions inform policymakers on various topics.

“We don’t write policy. That’s not our job,” said Maj. Justin Ball-inger, a legislative liaison. “What we do is educate how the policy and legislation affects us, and what we can do with what is given to us.”

The bi-monthly sessions cov-er “airpower from the ground up” and hot topics such as a briefing on cyber security that had officers talk about policies related to Air Force missions.

“They spoke on the things that the current legislation allows us to do and some of the things that

we’re handcuffed with,” Ballinger said.

The sessions by the liaison of-fice, which Ballinger described as an arm of the executive branch, also save time and energy to high-light Air Force matters.

“The more folks we can reach out to and educate, the better re-turns we get when it comes to re-sponsiveness for policy and other issues,” he said.

At the latest session, three Air Force officers spoke to about 60 policymakers on nuclear opera-tions – an issue recently thrusted into the spotlight.

“It gives us an opportunity to

Air Force 101: Talks aim to improve legislation for AF missions

See USAF on page 4 See CREATIVE on page 5

See WORKS on page 8

See AIR GUARD on page 4

Mike Meeks

Catch “Edison the Man” on the big screen at Noel Wien Auditorium, Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.sciencefairbanks.org.

Need a hand helping your Veteran get into care? Reach out to Coaching into Care by calling (888) 823-7258, or visit www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching.

2January 22, 2016

Brandy Ostanik MEDDAC-AK PAO

No longer will com-munity members need to wait for Army spon-sored Drug Take Back days that are offered to dispose of unused med-ications. Now, patients can safely and securely dispose of unused and expired medications us-ing a blue Medsafe medi-cation disposal container located on the first floor across from the main information desk at Bas-sett Army Community Hospital.

Medsafe is a one-way drop, double-locked steel collection container set to accept deposits during the pharmacy’s normal operating hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Satur-days.

During these hours,

patients can dispose of the following accepted medications in the Med-Safe without removal of patient information:

•Prescription medica-tions

•Controlled substance medications

•Over-the-counter medications

•Vitamins•Medicated lotions/

creams/ointments•Liquid medication in

leak-proof containers•Transdermal skin

patchesItems not suitable for

deposit in the MedSafe container include:

•Needles (Sharps) •Thermometers •Contraband drugs•Infectious waste/

Medical waste •Personal care prod-

ucts •Business waste •Aerosol spray cans•Medical devices

•Hazardous chemicals• Trash Medsafe is the first

choice and preferred method for safe disposal by the Drug Enforcement Agency since rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are alarmingly high. The majority of abused pre-scription drugs are ob-tained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cab-inet.

“There has been a tremendous increase in instances of overdose, accidental ingestion by children and abuse of pre-scription medications,” says Maj. Don Yamashi-ta, the officer in charge of pharmacy operations for Medical Department Ac-tivity – Alaska.

Yamashita believes the twice a year Drug

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Important Phone Numbers

Emergency: 91124-Hour Nurse Advice Line:

(800) 874-2273 Opt. 1Appointment Line: 361-4000Behavioral Health: 361-6059Benefits Advisor: 361-5656Immunizations: 361-5456Information Desk: 361-5172Patient Advocate: 361-5291Pharmacy Refills: 361-5803Tricare Online: www.tricareonline.comUnited Health Care: uhcmilitarywest.com, (877) 988- 9378

Performance Triad Tip – Strength training is a fundamental part of your physical fitness. Perform strength training two to three times per week using all seven major mus-cle groups to develop the strength you need.

Bariatric Support Group – Bassett ACH will be hosting a bariat-ric support group meeting and North Haven Community Center, Jan. 28 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The first 30 min-utes of the meeting will be education on the pathway to bariatric surgery – answering questions or concerns about bariatric surgery. The last hour will be support for those who have had the surgery. For more informa-

tion, call 361-5163. Anonymous or not – Sometimes

being anonymous is not a good thing. When filling out Interactive Custom-er Evaluation forms (ICE), leaving contact information helps us to better serve our beneficiaries. Many times the issue is something we can easily fix, but without contact information, we are unable to remedy the situa-tion. Giving us a name and number allows us to contact the beneficiary and correct the problem on the spot.

Army Medicine’s Ambassador Program – Subject matter experts from MEDDAC-AK are available to speak to Family Readiness Groups, units, organizations and clubs. To schedule a speaker on health care topics or programs offered through MEDDAC-AK, call 361-5091.

Text Reminders – Never forget another appointment. Beneficiaries who have their cell phone number in their Tricare Online profile will receive text message reminders 48 hours and two hours prior to their ap-pointment.

Are You Protected? – Immuni-zations are a safe way to protect you and your family from preventable diseases. The immunizations clinic at Bassett ACH is open on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. for all benefi-ciaries.

MEDDAC Minute

Did you know that protein doesn’t just come from meat and other animal-based products, but that it can be found in abundance through a variety of plant sources, too? Plant-based pro-teins are an important component of a balanced diet and, in some ways, can be a healthier option than an animal-based choice for individuals looking to enhance the protein content of their diet beyond average lev-els.

Essential Amino Ac-ids: amino acids are the building blocks of all proteins, and our cells need them to carry out all of their crucial jobs that keep us healthy and strong. There are a large number of amino acids that our bodies are able to produce in-dependently. However, there are nine specific types of these special components that we cannot make and there-fore must obtain from our food; these are re-ferred to as ‘essential amino acids.’

Meats and other ani-mal proteins are called complete proteins be-cause they contain all of the essential amino acids, whereas naturally

occurring plant-based proteins are most often incomplete proteins, meaning the single food item contain up to eight of the essential amino acids but falls short of having all nine. Despite this fact, different types of complimentary plant foods can be combined together and to make up a complete set of amino acids in a single meal, and essentially accom-plish the same nutri-tional benefit that can be offered by a complete protein. An example of this is beans, or len-tils, and rice. Legumes on their own typically lack the essential ami-no acids cysteine and methionine, but con-tain ample amounts of lysine; conversely rice and other grains typi-cally contain sufficient amounts of cysteine and methionine but not enough lysine; together they are the perfect pair for a protein-rich meal.

Not only can plant-based protein-rich foods contend with their ani-mal-based counterparts in terms of quality, they may also have many ad-vantages, including:

• Minimal amounts of fat and no cholesterol

• Low levels of total

calories • High levels of fiber • Vitamins, mineral,

and antioxidants • Economical to pur-

chase, store, and prepareNext time you’re

planning a meal or thinking about how you’re going to boost your protein levels, look outside the box, or barn, and over at the garden for a nutritious and de-licious option.

For more informa-tion about plant-based proteins and health considerations, check out this article by the Academy of Nutri-tion and Dietetics: www.eatright.org/re-source/food/nutrition/ v e g e t a r i a n - a n d - s p e c i a l - d i -e t s / v e g e t a r i a n -sources-of-protein.

Featured Food Lentils

For millennia, these scrumptious, pro-tein-rich pulses have been a staple around the globe, and now they are taking hold as a new trendy ingredient or main dish right here in U.S. kitchens, too. Cul-tivated and enjoyed for their flavor and nutri-tional benefits for over 8,000 years, these le-

gumes couldn’t be more diverse. There are nu-merous lentil varieties, but they are typically organized into four main categories: brown, red/yellow, green and specialty. Lentils have many nutritious char-acteristics, as noted above, and they don’t require overnight soak-ing like some of their legume cousins, making them very convenient to prepare.

Recipe Spotlight Red Lentil Burgers

with Aioli(So juicy and ful-

filling, you won’t even notice these patties are meatless)

YIELD: 6 Servings (serving size is one burger), each serving contains 324 calories, 13.9g protein, 48.3g of carbohydrate (5.8g fi-ber), and 8.1g fat (1.6g saturated fat).

INGREDIENTS:(Aioli) 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced (Burgers)2 cups water 3/4 cup dried red

lentils 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided Cooking spray 1 cup diced onion 1/2 cup finely diced carrot 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 cups chopped mushrooms 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons Madeira (optional) 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 large egg whites 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Remaining ingredients: 6 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns Arugula or curly lettuce leaves 6 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato 6 (1/8-inch-thick) slices onion

PREPARATION: AIOLI: combine first

three ingredients; cover and refrigerate.

BURGERS: combine water, lentils, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a me-dium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce

heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Heat a large, non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over me-dium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and three garlic cloves; sau-té for three minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, mushrooms, marjoram, and pepper; cook three minutes, stirring occa-sionally. Add wine; cook one minute or until liq-uid almost evaporates. Place onion mixture in a large bowl; let stand five minutes. Add the lentils, breadcrumbs, one table-spoon lemon juice, and egg whites. Cover and chill 30 minutes (to help firm up the mixture).

Divide the lentil mix-ture into six equal por-tions, shaping each por-tion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add lentil patties, and cook for five minutes on each side.

Line the bottom half of each hamburger bun with an arugula or let-tuce leaf, and top each bun half with a burger, two teaspoons aioli, one tomato slice, one onion slice, and the top half of the bun.

Nutrition Corner: Spotlight on protein

Jane BensonNSRDEC Public Affairs

Traveling to the sec-ond smallest planet in the solar system can give you a big appetite, not to mention special nutritional needs.

Researchers in the Combat Feeding Di-rectorate, or CFD, at the Natick Soldier Re-search, Development and Engineering Cen-ter, or NSRDEC, are working on two proj-ects for NASA to help meet the nutritional needs of astronauts at a space station and as-tronauts traveling to Mars.

NASA contacted CFD researchers for their expertise and provided a grant for a vitamin stabilization project to help ensure the nutritional needs of astronauts are met during potential mis-sions to Mars.

In a separate proj-ect, CFD is also work-ing to improve and reduce the weight and volume of a breakfast meal replacement bar, originally developed by NASA, which would also be used during Mars missions and at a

space station.“The work we have

done on the vitamin stabilization project then generated NASA’s interest in us working on a meal replacement bar for the breakfast meal,” said Michelle Richardson, a senior food technologist at CFD.

CFD is uniquely qualified to develop and improve rations for NASA due to its exten-sive work on military rations, Richardson said.

“The work we do in CFD involves meeting the long storage re-quirements combined with the nutritional demands for Army ra-tions,” said Ann Bar-rett, a CFD chemical engineer.

“The astronaut and the warfighter are both in austere environ-ments, and they both need to be sustained,” Richardson said. “They both need food that has to last for several years.”

“They both have stressful as well as physically and cog-nitively challenging jobs,” Barrett said. “So there are a lot of con-

gruencies between CFD and NASA in terms of the objectives for the foods.”

Vitamin stabilizationThe mission to Mars

provides many chal-lenges in vitamin stabi-lization.

“You can make food that is stable, but vi-tamins are biological materials that degrade over time,” Barrett said. “Especially if there is cosmic radiation; then they are even more susceptible to degrada-tion. Cosmic radiation can damage vitamins and create more of a need for antioxidant vitamins for the astro-nauts. This could result in malnutrition.”

The vitamins need to remain effective and intact during the astro-nauts’ time on Mars, and they also need to remain stable during travel to and from Mars.

“NASA is also in-terested in stockpiling food there for subse-quent missions, which is why they want a five-year shelf life,” Barrett said.

Army helps to meet nutritional needs of Mars astronauts

See MARS on page 5

See MED on page 6

Medsafe provides safe disposal of unneeded medication

NEWS

3January 22, 2016

Senior Airman Hailey Haux Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Twenty-five years ago, the Air Force par-ticipated in Operation Desert Storm, the larg-est air campaign since the conflict in South-east Asia. The cam-paign’s purpose was to drive the Iraqi military out of Kuwait, release the country from Sadd-am Hussein’s invasion and reestablish its sov-ereignty.

On the morning of Aug. 2, 1990, Iraq in-vaded nearby Kuwait. In less than four hours, Iraqi forces occupied the capital, Kuwait City, and Hussein soon annexed the country as the 19th province of Iraq. The U.S. govern-ment initiated Oper-ation Desert Shield in response.

Several months lat-er on Jan. 16, 1991, following Congressio-nal concurrence with United Nations efforts to enforce a resolution that demanded Iraq’s withdrawal from Ku-wait, Desert Storm was launched.

“The real mission, the immediacy of that mission … was to de-ploy as many forces as possible to deter fur-ther aggressiveness by

the Iraqi military and of course the Air Force was the first on the list, along with the Navy and the aircraft car-riers, to deploy in the region,” said retired Lt. Gen. Bruce A. “Or-ville” Wright, a Desert Shield/Storm veteran. “It was a rapid deploy-ment of forces from the continental United States (and some forc-es from Europe) to put enough airpower in place so the Iraqi mili-tary would be discour-

aged, if not deterred.“We took out their

eyes and ears, their control capability,” he continued. “The entire ground operations last-ed about 100 hours and that’s a credit to the joint coalition airpow-er that was employed against the Iraqi mil-itary. We were all ex-cited, that’s what we trained for our whole career. To take 24 F-16s and a squadron of very capable highly-trained pilots and maintenance

professionals … and de-feat what was then the largest ground force.”

The air campaign marked the initial phase of the war and for the Air Force, air su-periority was the goal. With more than 68,800 total force Airmen be-ing rapidly deployed in support of Desert Storm, there were ap-proximately 69,406 sorties flown by 30 dif-ferent types of aircraft.

“I remember think-ing, ‘Saddam Hussein

has no idea what’s com-ing,’ and after the first 60 minutes of the war, he will be largely dis-connected from his tac-tical forces and he was. They tried to reconnect, but in many ways we began the decapitation of the leadership with-in the first 15 minutes of the war,” said Maj. Gen. Paul T. Johnson, an operational capabil-ity requirements direc-tor and Desert Shield veteran. “I really hope we can remember how

we came together as a joint and a coalition team, nations from all over the world, all of the services supporting each other, generating effects for one another to achieve an effect in an incredibly short pe-riod of time.”

Desert Storm marked the first con-flict in history to make comprehensive use of stealth and space sys-tems support capabili-ties against a modern, integrated air defense, allowing the Air Force to succeed in their en-deavor of air superior-ity.

“Over time I have come to understand the enabling capabilities that came to us from space, came to us out of stealth [and] that came to us out of new weapons and ammuni-tions that allowed us to do things in ways that we hadn’t done them before,” Johnson said. “Our ability to dynam-ically command and control across an en-tire theater there were things that, looking back now in hindsight, fundamentally began the transformation of airpower. There are so many things that we take for granted today … that saw their begin-

Staff ReportDPTMS

An acculturation pro-gram is vital to maintain-ing a positive command climate. Commanders and supervisors are charged with the ardu-ous task of maintaining one where all Soldiers, civilians, and their fami-lies are proficiently inte-grated into the organiza-tion and are in the right spirit prior to beginning a new job.

As part of the Fort Wainwright accultura-tion program, Garrison has developed its Ori-entation for New Em-ployees or ONE training. Although it is a Garrison program, anyone can attend to learn about each directorate within Garrison and who is re-sponsible for what. The monthly program, spear-headed by the Director-ate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Securi-ty, is part of the IMCOM onboarding program that is designed to en-sure all new employees are properly sponsored, welcomed and oriented

to the Garrison mission, their jobs and the overall IMCOM enterprise.

Each ONE session fol-lows a structured format across two days of class-room presentations that introduce key leaders in-cluding the Commander, Command group and the garrisons’ staff directors and agency chiefs. At-tendees of the training are a diverse group of people. Some personnel are new to federal civil

service and the military environment. Others are long time civil service veterans from organiza-tions outside of IMCOM, many of which are Vet-eran service members or military spouses. The goal with ONE is to syn-chronize new personnel into the workforce within the first 30 days of acces-sion into the Garrison/IMCOM.

At each session, the Commander provides an

overview of our mission, vision and priorities for supporting our custom-ers and community. For many employees, this unique interface pro-vides the only oppor-tunity they will have to speak one-on-one with the Commander and the Command team. Like-wise, each director or agency chief provides a short brief on their par-ticular organization’s structure and unique responsibilities for sup-porting the garrisons’ customers and commu-nity. These communi-cative exchanges along with the Commander’s overview help to shape positive views of the command while provid-ing a critical step in new employees understand-ing how they fit into the Garrison’s overall pic-ture of supporting tenant units, Soldiers and the Fort Wainwright com-munity.

Other aspects of the ONE program is the provision of the Service Excellence Course and the inclusion of manda-tory training modules.

The Service Excellence Course is an adult learn-ing module that focuses discussions and provides examples of interper-sonal techniques that improve the ability to work cooperatively with others. The ability to implement and maintain these techniques evolve with time, but the end result is an employee who is well trained and is able to handle a vari-ety of customer interface situations in a positive manner.

In accordance with Army Regulation 350-1 and IMCOM Training Guidance, the Com-mander must ensure each assigned individ-ual completes the Ar-my’s annual mandatory training. ONE provides a forum for the Garrison to provide some of this training. Each session provides periods of in-struction on the Army Substance Abuse Pro-gram (ASAP), Threat Awareness and Report-ing Program (TARP) and ethics. Attendees are also given a tour of the installation highlight-

ing the Fort Wainwright Wellness Center, Out-door Recreation, Army Community Service and Bassett Army Commu-nity Hospital. At the end of the orientation, each employee is given an opportunity to pro-vide feedback enabling improvement of the pro-gram.

Fort Wainwright hosts ONE sessions on the second Tuesday and Wednesdays of each month.

A look back at Desert Storm, 25 years later

ONE Training: Orientation for New Employees

F-16A Fighting Falcon, F-15C Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft fly over burning oil field sites in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. (File photo)

See PAST on page 5

The Fort Wainwright Garrison Commander, Col. Sean C. Williams, introduces new employees to the Gar-rison mission and structure during the monthly Ori-entation for New Employees, or ONE training. The acculturation program ensures that new employees are properly sponsored, welcomed and oriented to the Garrison, its mission and services, their jobs and more. The two day session introduces key leaders within the community, provides some of the annually required trainings and even takes the show on the road with a Fort Wainwright tour. (Courtesy photo)

NEWS

4January 22, 2016

it’s about supporting the mission and doing what was needed down there.”

“On the civilian side, I do con-struction,” he said. “That’s why HVAC works well for me, because I do a little bit of everything. I do plumbing, insulation, heavy-equip-ment operation, and structural and electrical work. This is all pretty fa-miliar to me.”

Cordero said that what he most appreciated about this deployment, his second, were the connections he made with other service members.

“The highlight for me was the bonds you make with the people you meet there,” he explained. “You get to know them and get to learn about their lives and experiences. Then you become great friends, and they pass on their experiences to you. For instance, I met an individ-ual who was from the Puerto Rico Guard who was in HVAC outside the military, and some of the things he knows, he passed on to me, so I have a better understanding of

some things in my career field that I wasn’t as strong at before.”

Now that he is back, Cordero said he hopes to pursue a full-time job with the Air National Guard, and hopes to put on his sergeant’s stripes. He said he thinks this de-ployment helped him learn new mentorship skills, a priority of non-commissioned officers.

“This deployment was a little dif-ferent this time, but a lot of it was the same,” he said. “Having that prior experience helped me to pass on some of that knowledge to other Airmen who were on their first de-ployment.”

Echoed by his commander, Cordero felt the deployment was a successful one.

“Overall, I think my unit did real-ly well,” he said. “Our unit was lead-ing this, and we heard nothing but good things about the job we did.”

“I really appreciate the great job everyone did,” added Evans. “Ev-eryone had great attitudes and were really engaged. I’m very proud of our guys.”

Cheryl Adamson, ASAP Ed Urbi, Fire Department

Critical incident stress management (CISM) is an adaptive, short-term psychologi-cal helping-process that focuses solely on an im-mediate and identifiable problem. It can include pre-incident prepared-ness to acute crisis man-agement to post-crisis follow-up. Its purpose is to enable people to return to their daily rou-tine more quickly and with less likelihood of experiencing post-trau-matic stress.

CISM is designed to help people deal with their trauma one inci-dent at a time by allow-ing them to talk about the incident when it happens without judg-ment or criticism. The program is peer-driv-

en and the people giv-ing the treatment may come from all walks of life, but most are first responders (e.g. police, fire, emergency medical services) or work in the mental health field. All interventions are strict-ly confidential, the only caveat to this is if the person doing the inter-vention determines that the person being helped is a danger to him or herself or to others. The emphasis is always on keeping people safe and returning them quickly to more normal levels of functioning.

On Jan. 16, Chap-lain Bert McQueen gave a briefing to the Fort Wainwright Fire De-partment on Critical Incident Stress Man-agement (CISM) at Fire Station 1. Chaplain McQueen stated that,

“Eighty-five percent of first responders can be affected by what they ex-perience and of that 97 percent become okay on their own; it’s the three percent that benefit from CISM debriefing.” He also said, “Reaction to trauma is normal; it becomes a problem when it lasts too long or interferes with day-to-day life.”

Chaplain McQueen prefers the Interna-tional Critical Inci-dent Stress Foundation (ICISF) model, which is a peer-driven program and utilizes respect from peers rather than out-siders. Peer supporters are those who do the same thing since they’re part of the team and have been through sim-ilar situations.

He stated that, “Pri-mary to success is Never

Forget Respect.”Chaplain McQueen

mentioned that first re-sponders should include their 911 dispatchers when debriefing because they are the first to hear the fear and struggles and don’t get to have clo-sure or know outcomes. He also mentioned that when first responders see trauma, it often af-fects their families and home life. Chaplain Mc-Queen used a good anal-ogy, “Sometimes we just need to empty our trash-cans.”

The best time for de-briefing is upon return-ing from the incident when first responders are psychologically ready, although one-on-one can occur at any time, even during the drive back to the station.

Chaplain McQueen noted in general that

firemen work and travel as a team, whereas the police generally work and travel alone. This provides a strength for firemen. Police De-partments must create environments for po-licemen to provide sup-port for each other and bring them together as a group. He stressed that we must be aware that all first respond-ers are different, their needs are different, and we must be aware of the differences in order to respond to each other’s needs effectively. What works for some individ-uals or teams may not work for others.

He also stated it’s not effective to debrief your-self but to use credible sources, whether inside or outside your agency with similar experienc-es.

Good crisis inter-ventions saves careers and saves families. In summary, Chaplain Mc-Queen again stressed re-spect. His philosophy is, “Do no harm and hope-fully do some good.” Practice Risk Communi-cation, which is knowing what to say or not say after an incident.

He also identified the need of the debriefer to not pull rank, not take notes, and not disclose anything that can harm yourself or the group.

The Fort Wainwright community appreciates the support of Chaplain McQueen in providing Critical Incidence Stress Management aware-ness and education to our firefighters who put their lives on the line for us every day.

Critical Incidence Stress Management for Fort Wainwright Fire Department

History Snapshot: B-24 Liberator, Attu, AlaskaL. Amber PhillippeLandscape Historian, DPW

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was a heavy bomber utilized by the United States Armed Forces primarily during World War II. It was, and still is, the most abundantly produced military aircraft in American history with over 19,000 units produced between the years 1940 and 1945. The B-24 was built around the Davis wing, a long, thin, large area wing arrangement built high up on the fuselage. This particular wing arrangement, coupled with the Consolidated trademark twin tail, made the B-24 an excellent long range, high ceiling, bomber with multiple uses. Variants included cargo, tanker, patrol, training and reconnais-sance modifications. The B-24’s ability to fly high and fast over long distances made it a valuable aircraft for long runs across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Its capabilities less-ened its vulnerability to attack as enemy aircraft struggled to reach such high altitudes. Soon after World War II, the B-24 quickly disappeared from the skies and from popular memory, as even during its heyday, the B-24 was often overshadowed by the more famous Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. (File photo)

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build that initial foun-dation for a lot of them,” said Maj. Nathan Perry, the chief of airborne ca-pabilities for Air Staff 10 that handles the ser-vice’s nuclear mission. “If a handful of them left this door smarter than they were when they walked in on nu-clear deterrence, then mission accomplished.”

To Perry, who has flown B-2 Spirits, the session was a unique chance for him and oth-ers to communicate in person with policymak-ers who may alter the future of nuclear opera-tions one day.

“For us to be able to say that we are credi-

ble and reliable all the time,” he said of nuclear deterrence, “we have to be able to correspond about it, talk about it and prove it.”

Allowing Capitol Hill staffers to interact with Airmen who’ve had pri-or experience on a spe-cific issue may also indi-rectly shape new policy.

“Being over here talking and sharing our experience, we abso-lutely influence the pro-cess,” said Maj. Stephen Bonin, a senior emer-gency actions officer with the National Mili-tary Command Center who once served as a missile maintainer.

The goal of the ses-

sions is to improve the decision making of poli-cymakers.

“I can’t tell you what the composition of the triad should be or how many weapons we should have,” Bo-nin said, “but I can tell you all the information so you can make an in-formed decision.”

Eric Mattson, a Hill staffer who works for U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer of Washington, said the session helped expand his knowledge on nu-clear capabilities.

“As I work here there may be a time when I will work with this kind of policy,” Mattson said. “I think it’s important for us as policymakers to know what can be

done better.”One aspect that the

Air Force is pushing to modernize is its aging aircraft, of which many are part of the triad system. In October, Air Force officials award-ed a multibillion-dollar contract to build 100 long range strike bomb-ers to replace legacy bombers, such as B-52s that are more than 50 years old.

Bombers play a crit-ical role in nuclear de-terrence since they’re

easily visible, unlike submarines or inter-continental ballistic missiles.

The low-level flyover of the B-52 and fighter aircraft only a few hours from the demilitarized zone of the Korean Pen-insula was a prime ex-ample.

“That’s what the bomber portion gives you,” Perry said. “It al-lows the whole world to see that we’re getting it done. It’s definitely a game of chess and it

takes a lot of work.”How the Air Force

will evolve and continue its nuclear deterrence mission will be up to those making legisla-tion.

“You need to take a serious look at what is the strategic narrative that we want to push for some of these capa-bilities,” Perry told the policymakers. “Please help us use our capabil-ities to do what we need to do.”

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the headquarters of the Association of the U.S. Army in Arlington, Vir-ginia, Jan. 14.

Allyn also laid out re-quirements for aviation modernization that he said were critical to en-suring Army aviation’s continued prowess on the battlefield. Among those were increased manned-unmanned teaming, an accurate definition of future ver-tical-lift requirements, improvements to the power and agility of the current fleet, de-velopment of “lethality that pairs precision and discrimination for en-gagements in complex terrain,” and enhance-ments to survivability through improvements in ability to both detect and defeat new enemy capabilities.

“This is not a wish-list,” the general said. “These are must-haves to deliver an aviation force capable of dom-inating future battle-fields.”

Maj. Gen. Michael D. Lundy, commanding general of Fort Rucker, Alabama, and the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, laid out the latest details regarding progress with the Ar-my’s Aviation Restruc-ture Initiative. The aim of that initiative is to al-low the aviation branch to continue to provide to the Army and the na-tion the same asymmet-ric advantage it has had for the last 14 years.

Lundy said the Army has almost entirely di-vested all of its aging OH-58D Kiowa Warrior aircraft. There are only two squadrons left.

“We will finish dives-titure here during FY16, minus the 1-17 [Cavalry Regiment (AIR)], which will roll-up and be the last squadron that will operate in [South] Ko-rea. They will do their last deployment,” he said.

Also on track is di-vestiture of training aircraft on Fort Ruck-

er, including the TH-67 Creek and the OH-58 Kiowa. This week for the first time, he said, courses are already un-derway training new pi-lots with the new UH-72 Light Utility Helicopter.

Divestiture of UH-60A Black Hawks is behind, however, the general said. “That’s an issue.” Those Black Hawks, moving out of the National Guard, will be replaced with more modern UH-60Ls, and those will eventually be converted to the UH-60V variant, which fea-tures a glass cockpit.

Disruptive TechnologyWith programs un-

derway now, the Army is looking to improve an aviator’s ability to see in degraded visu-al environments, to field an improved air-to-ground missile with the Joint Air to Ground Missile, to provide im-proved engines in the Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache aircraft through its Improved Turbine Engine Program, and to

enhance aircraft surviv-ability.

Those programs, and others Lundy called “disruptive technology,” are on track and moving forward, despite earlier concerns.

“A lot of these pro-grams were at risk, or they were just good ideas,” Lundy said. “I will tell you that they are all in very good shape right now. And even though they will come slower than we want because of bud-getary concerns, all the programs are safe; they are on track; they are in our long-range plans, and they have got great support across the Army staff.”

More Flying HoursA chief concern for

Lundy, he said, is the limited number of hours Army aviators are getting in the cockpit.

“This is an area where I have great concern right now,” he said. “Our flying hour program is not what it needs to be.”

The general said the Army is taking a “holis-tic look” at aviation fly-ing hours to find ways to alleviate the problem of aviators flying few-er hours than what is needed to maintain pro-ficiency.

Lundy also said that every Army operation globally involves an aviation component, and that the operations tempo for aviators is “higher than what we saw, even during the surge, if you look at a mission tempo per-spective. We are ex-pecting Army aviation to be out there, to be able to do that. We need to be training at a much higher level to maintain our proficiency, espe-cially as we think about decisive action and

combined arms opera-tions.”

An in-the-works solu-tion for dealing with the increased operations tempo, Lundy said, is to finally fill the cock-pits of equipment in the 11th CAB with Soldiers. That unit has the gear it needs already, but it now needs personnel. That, he said, is a priori-ty for Army aviation.

The “No. 1 priority is to man that CAB,” Lun-dy said. “If we do that, it will help us mitigate some of the op tempo issues.”

Right now, he said, “demand signal is out-pacing our capability to support all of it. We are having to make hard choices.”

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nings in Desert Storm.”As with any mission,

operation or task, there are lessons learned. Desert Storm taught the Air Force that being on the cutting edge of revolutionary technolo-gy is critical to success.

“That was the first time the investments, that had been made in some cases a decade or two decades earli-er, came together on the battlefield and for the first time the world saw what the United States Air Force could do,” said Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James. “Looking back and learning from Des-ert Storm, it is more important than ever before that we continue to modernize our force, gaining the advantage to defeat any adversary we may face in the fu-ture.”

On Feb. 28, 1991, fol-lowing six weeks of air attacks and 100 hours of a ground campaign, President George H.W. Bush declared a cessa-tion of operations and

announced that Kuwait had been liberated.

“The memories and lessons learned from Desert Storm contin-ue to define today who

we are,” Wright said. “We have the ability to defend the nation that’s founded on, not just the history of Des-ert Storm but the his-

tory of airpower from World War I to World War II to Korea, Viet-nam, Desert Storm and today. We have been in this fight now for 25

years and those Airmen who are out there today are critical. They are critically important to the safety of our fellow citizens and critically

important to the future of the United States of America.”

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CFD has developed a blueberry granola bar and a chocolate hazelnut drink mix to meet these requirements.

“We are looking at different chemical envi-ronments in the food to possibly help the vita-mins last longer,” Bar-rett said. “So for each item - the bar and the drink - we have a low-fat version and a higher fat version. The vitamins that NASA is interested in are A, B1 [Thiamine], B9 [Folic Acid], Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

“The vitamins are en-capsulated. We are also looking at the fat level. We have a lipid-based encapsulate and a starch-based encapsu-late.”

Both the starch-coat-ed vitamins and the lip-id-coated vitamins were placed into low- and high-fat versions of the bar and the drink to see which combination re-

sults in the best vitamin preservation.

“We did preliminary testing and decided which versions were to be used in a five-year storage study,” Barrett said. “We settled on the fat-encapsulated vita-mins to be placed in the lower fat foods. And the starch-encapsulated vi-tamins were placed in the higher fat foods.”

As part of the effort for NASA, Danielle Fro-io, a materials engineer at CFD, is also investi-gating the effects of pro-cessing techniques and packaging materials on vitamin stability in the selected low- and high-fat foods.

Raising the break-fast bar on nutrition while reducing the volume

CFD is working on a breakfast bar as a meal replacement to be used at a space station and

possibly during a Mars mission. NASA devel-oped the bar, and Natick is working on refining it.

“NASA is interested in a 10-percent weight reduction, and they achieved that through the bar, but they didn’t have the capability to refine it,” Froio said. “Natick is investigat-ing two ways to reduce weight and volume. One is a conventional com-pression method, which uses high pressure.

“The other is a novel technology called sonic agglomeration that ba-sically uses sonic waves to compress the bar and make the ingredients stick together. So, we are looking at those two technologies.”

The resulting break-fast bar will be lighter weight and take up less volume, which is criti-cal in space travel. The bars meet all the nutri-ent requirements for space flight and will be available in three flavors

- barbecue nut, jalapeno nut and banana nut.

“The bar also needs to last for five years and taste good,” Richardson said. “NASA is going to do shelf-life testing, sensory testing and nu-trient testing. They are also going to do human exploration research an-alogs.

“An analog is actual-ly an environment that mimics space. The bars will be tested by people in that simulated envi-ronment.”

Mission critical nu-trition

Proper nutrition and vitamin stability are critical to the success of any space mission.

“Vitamins help with immunity,” Richardson said. “It’s also import-ant that the astronauts don’t lose muscle mass and bone density, which they are more prone to in a gravity-free envi-ronment.”

“Antioxidants also

help with neural func-tion,” Barrett said.

“Vitamins do a lot for the body,” Richardson said. “So, without them on a five-year space mission, they would not be able to do their job and they would not be healthy.”

“We’ve done other things for NASA in the past,” Barrett said. “It’s a long collaboration. I

think the possibility of exploring Mars is a very exciting thing.”

“It’s great that we can assist with the sustain-ment of that mission,” Richardson said. “If they are not properly nour-ished, that is going to have a huge impact.”

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Michelle Richardson, left, and Ann Barrett, research-ers in the Combat Feeding Directorate at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, are working on two projects for NASA to help meet the nutritional needs of astronauts at a space station and astronauts traveling to Mars. (Photo by David Kamm, NSRDEC)

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Showcasing their talent, the School Age Center children produced several pictures for the upcoming, annual Boys & Girls Club Association Fine Arts competition. Exhibited throughout the SAC, the works include drawings with marker and crayon, paintings, even 3-D cardboard displays. Winners will receive special recognition from BGCA. Fine job and good luck, young artists! (Courtesy photos)

School Age Center prepares for

Take Back days are a good re-source, but that we need to do more.

“Twice a year is not enough,” says Yamashita. “We need to keep unneeded medications out of the home as much as possible and Medsafe is a service to our patients we can provide to help do just that.”

Yamashita says he cannot predict if Medsafe will save lives, but he does believe it will make a difference.

“I think, in five or 10 years, we will be able to look back at statistics and see a decline in the number of accidental inges-tions and overdoses,” says Ya-mashita.

“Keeping these medications out of homes where they are no longer needed by the patient will help prevent accidents and abuse.”

For those who want to dis-pose of medications at home in a safe manner, the Drug En-forcement Agency suggests the following:

• Take the medication out of its original container.

• Mix the medication with cat litter or used coffee grounds.

• Put the mixture into a dis-posable container with a lid, such as an empty margarine tub or sealable bag.

• Conceal or remove any per-sonal information, including the prescription number, from the empty containers by cover-ing it with permanent marker, duct tape or scratching the in-formation off the product.

• Place the sealed mixture in the trash.

Any questions on Medsafe or home disposable of medications may be directed to the pharma-cy at 361-5109.

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Members and guests of Eielson Air Force Base attend the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day recognition breakfast, Jan. 19. Guests learned about MLK, some of his accomplishments and little known facts. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Cassandra Whitman)

Darrell Jarmon, a retired Army officer, speaks at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day recognition breakfast, Jan. 19, at Eielson Air Force Base. Jarmon concluded by saying, “You can kill the dreamer, but you can’t kill the dream.” (Photo by Airman 1st Class Cassandra Whitman)

Darrell Jarmon, a retired Army officer, takes a photo with his wife, Chemetria, Jan. 19, at Eielson Air Force Base. Jarmon was the guest speaker for Eielson’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day recognition breakfast. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Cassandra Whitman)

Darrell Jarmon, a retired Army officer, is presented a gift, Jan. 19, at Eielson Air Force Base. Jarmon was the guest speaker for Eielson’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day recognition breakfast and was given a canvas painting of MLK. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Cassandra Whitman)

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Cheryl AdamsonArmy Substance Abuse Program

The Frontline Employee Newsletter has been publish-ing wellness and productivity support information for sever-al years. Written and published by licensed clinical social work-er Daniel A. Feerst, it often ex-tends beyond the workplace to assist readers with managing day-to-day stress, boosting morale and so much more. Here are a few highlights from articles in 2014 and 2015 – great information to take into this New Year. If you missed last week’s highlight of articles for teens, visit www.dvidshub.net/publication/issues/28234. If you’d like to be on the dis-tribution list to receive the monthly Frontline, please call 361-1381.

Improving Your Cre-ativity, March 2015: Do you think creative people are born that way? Some creative people may have natural abil-ities, but they have something even more important – habits and beliefs that support cre-ative thought. Following are some ways to boost your cre-ativity: 1) Challenge accepted ways of doing things; 2) Have self-awareness for preconcep-tions, biases, and ways of view-ing problems and challenge them; 3) When faced with a problem, see it as a challenge and not a roadblock; 4) Try not to be ashamed, embarrassed, or hesitant about offering up a wild idea or solution; 5) Believe in your ability to be unconven-tional and think “outside the box”; 6) Be willing to listen to someone else’s “outside the box” idea; 7) Set aside time to think creatively and pon-der solutions; 8) Believe that if people want something bad enough they will find the solu-tion; and 9) Don’t be afraid to try new things. As you expe-rience and adopt these habits you will in turn have more fre-quent and creative ideas, wake up with solutions, have sudden insights, find more excitement

in the average and ordinary day, and perhaps imagine the solution to a big problem.

When a Nap Comes Knocking, March 2015: New research suggests a 30-minute nap is all it takes to reverse the hormonal impact of a night of poor sleep. (www.endocrine.org – search nap-ping) This if the first study that found napping could “restore biomarkers of neuroendocrine and immune health to normal levels”. Insufficient sleep can contribute to reduced produc-tivity as well as increased ve-hicle and industrial accidents, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pre-vention. People who sleep too little are more likely to develop chronic diseases such as obesi-ty, diabetes, high blood pres-sure, and depression. You have permission to take that Power Nap.

Am I Under Too Much Stress, Aug 2015: Could you be under too much stress and not realize it? Being over-stressed doesn’t necessarily in-clude worry, dread, anxiety, or sleep problems. Though these are common symptoms, they are not experienced by every-one. Others symptoms may include rashes, diarrhea, bick-ering, neck pain, disorganized or forgetful, lack of confidence or low self-esteem, or quick temper. Our reaction to stress stems from the body’s “fight or flight” response to a perceived threat and can manifest itself in different ways, but because life stress is often psycholog-ical there is nowhere to run (flight). Stress will take a toll on your body. When undesir-able symptoms of stress appear and don’t relent, it’s time to intervene. Find a list of stress symptoms at www.stress.org/stress-effects. Talk to the Em-ployee Assistance office (361-1381) for help.

Dark Chocolate Health Benefits? Mystery Solved, April 2014: Chocolate is good for your heart! Researchers discovered that the good bac-teria present in your stomach

produce compounds that are anti-inflammatory when we digest dark chocolate, which in turn produces an anti-inflam-matory effect on the cardio-vascular system. The bacteria are Bifidobacterium and lactic acid – they’re the heroes. Other foods with this effect are garlic, acai berries, and pomegran-ates. (www.acs.org – search chocolate)

Trust in the Workplace: You Have One Second, Sept 2014: We don’t have three seconds to make a first impression, we only have one. A study published recently in the Journal of Neuroscience found that the human brain de-cides whether a person is trust-worthy or not almost instantly. To thwart this unfair biological response and be considered trustworthy in the world of work, appear confident, re-laxed, and knowledgeable; use a firm handshake; greet oth-ers with a smile; and make eye contact. It’s important to listen (two ears) more than we speak (one mouth) and always prac-tice the most important piece – be genuine.

Reducing Shared-Space Headaches, Oct 2014: Sharing work space with oth-ers and striving to be produc-tive while also avoiding grating on each other’s nerves can be wearisome. Coping demands self-awareness and the practice of common courtesies. Four rules for working in close quar-ters can help: 1) Accept that conflicts will naturally arise periodically; 2) View conflicts as opportunities to know your coworker better and become closer after they’re resolved; 3) Minimize frequency of conflict by not allowing irritations to compound and so discuss the small stuff as quickly as possi-ble; 4) Maintain good hygiene, orderliness, and boundaries. Boundaries aren’t just about physical location, but anything touching on sounds, smells, and privacy.

Cost of Incivility at Work, Dec 2014: Incivility at work is tit-for-tat exchanges,

condescension, and discour-teous interactions. Different than bullying, which is a form of workplace aggression and mistreatment, incivility is low-er key. It’s more ambiguous yet it’s still harmful. There’s also an increase in online in-civility and cyberbullying. An-onymity may be driving this phenomenon. When posting anonymously, we’re more will-ing to say things we otherwise wouldn’t say. Incivility can be subtle such as giving someone a dirty look, interrupting, not lis-tening, or acting condescend-ingly. It can be overt such as being disrespectful, disrupting, emotional put-downs, public reprimands, silent treatments, insults, talking about someone behind their back, or publically undermining credibility. Re-search also shows that employ-ees who witness incivility have lower psychological wellbeing, physical health, and job satis-faction, which contributes to reduced commitment toward the organization.

Appreciating Different Personalities at Work, April 2014: Have you no-ticed how certain personali-ty styles complement yours while others rub you the wrong way? Research shows that dominant parts of one’s personality don’t change and are genetic, not learned or attributable to environment. One approach is recognizing other’s strengths and using those strengths where ours fall short. There are three domi-nant categories: employees who are imaginative (the idea people); those who are analyt-ical and ask effective questions that impartially challenge the idea people; and those who are inherently critical and driven to find the rub, the catch, why something won’t work, and the risk. Accepting each of these personalities takes real guts because you must appre-ciate and value a style unlike your own, one you may usually avoid.

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the intense workload to make that happen. The simple task of flipping a light switch that provides light is taken for granted by most Americans to-day. Power is a baseline stan-dard. That effort of flicking a switch translates into 250,750 tons of coal purchased by DPW, burned in a power plant, which is contracted by DPW, transmitted over 4,540 utility poles, into 2100 facilities that are maintained by DPW. We are a multi-divisional director-ate that works together to ser-vice our community.

Identifying future require-ments to keep the Army strong is a key responsibility of the directorate. The Master Plan-ning and Real Property Divi-sion manages all components of the FWA Real Property Mas-ter Plan. This set of documents is used to guide future land use and to provide state of the art facilities to fully support FWA missions and unit require-ments for the next 20 years. The Division has a GIS analyst who keeps the installation maps current with both existing and proposed construction avail-able to all customers. Subject to rigorous audit requirements and inspections, this division maintains accurate records for all real property assets on the installation. Personnel work closely with building managers and issue facility keys, allocate all facility space on the instal-lation, and identify construc-tion site locations for all proj-ects and which facilities are to be demolished. A priority list of new construction projects for all types of requirements –

hangars, company operation, barracks, ranges, gyms, etc. – is annually submitted for con-gressional consideration and funding approval.

The Engineering Division provides engineering and de-sign services; performs con-tract inspection and contract administration for minor con-struction, maintenance and repair projects, and contracted services. They plan and exe-cute the work for Sustainment, Restoration and Moderniza-tion (SRM) of the installation’s infrastructure as well as pro-vide Fort Wainwright require-ments for, and review of, Mil-itary Construction (MILCON) projects. The team executes around $50 to 60 million of SRM projects each year. For large, complicated SRM proj-ects, DPW-Engineering has contracted with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to get the projects done. For the ma-jority of SRM projects, DPW scopes and designs the work and uses a contracting mech-anism like the Job Order Con-tracting (JOC) to execute the work. You see their handiwork with the changing landscape of FWA. For example, the warm storage hanger that is currently under construction.

The Business Operation and Integration Division provides budget control for the direc-torate, project management for construction projects, pro-gram analysis, administration, and technical support for in-formation management. This division receives and processes facility, real property work re-quests (Demand Maintenance

Orders and Facility Engineer Work Request (DA 4283)) at the Work Reception Desk lo-cated at bldg. 3015. The friend-ly staff is available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to assist customers in reporting and tracking facili-ty repairs. Just give them a call at (907) 361-7069.

The Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division is where work on many aspects of the environment happens. They provide support to the Soldier, installation, and com-munity. Not only does the Fort Wainwright office help manage Fort Wainwright lands, which includes the Tanana Flats Training Area and the Yukon Training Area, we also have staff at the Donnelly Training Area, and can provide infor-mation concerning all of Fort Wainwright’s 1.6 million acres.

The office is made up of the Compliance and Conser-vation Branches. The Compli-ance Branch manages several programs aimed at protecting Fort Wainwright’s natural en-vironment. Some examples include handling of hazardous waste, spills and spill response, air quality, storm water, solid waste and the Fort Wainwright landfill, and the Restoration program. The National Envi-ronmental Policy Act or NEPA is also part of this branch and is responsible for promoting the enhancement of the environ-ment and making sure Army leaders take the environment into consideration when mak-ing a decision.

The Conservation Branch includes the installation Cul-tural Resources Management program for archaeology and architectural history of Fort Wainwright land and build-ings. Natural Resources Man-

agement also falls under this branch and includes the areas of forestry, wetlands, wildlife, and recreation on Fort Wain-wright lands. Did you know you can obtain a Recreation Access Permit via the self-help kiosk, which allows you to recreate on Army land – hunting, trapping, snow machining, ATV riding, hiking, fishing, and berry pick-ing? You can also purchase a firewood permit, which allows you to harvest firewood in des-ignated areas. Bear baiting per-mits and trap line registration on Fort Wainwright lands are also completed here. Informa-tion about recreating on Army lands is abundant and our For-esters and Recreation Special-ist are available to answer your questions. The Cultural Re-sources Management depart-ment offers free literature on the history of Ladd Field and Fort Wainwright.

The Native Liaison Officer for Fort Wainwright is also lo-cated in the Environmental Di-vision, providing support to the Garrison Commander, instal-lation and community. Specific supporting actions include at-tending community meetings and Soldier training through Newcomers Orientation.

Additional information can be found on the Environmental Division webpage, www.wain-wright.army.mil/env/. Feel free to stop in and see what we are all about. The office is lo-cated at 3023 Engineer Place and is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Office staff can also be reached at (907) 361-9686.

The Residential Communi-ties Initiative (RCI) & Housing Division is in a partnership with Leadlease Corp. to create North Haven Communities, who is responsible for the up-

keep of on-post family hous-ing. This division also pro-vides oversight of the housing referral system(s), furnishings management, and unaccompa-nied personnel housing. The Housing Services Office (HSO) provides several services to our community that include locat-ing off-post housing, filing for Temporary Housing Allow-ance, etc. A Housing Man-ager is available to assist you Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays). Just give them a call at (907) 353-1661/1696 or stop by the HSO located on the first floor in the Welcome Center (bldg. 3401).

Under DPW there is a well-managed and led utilities division that oversees a $50 million per year contract to provide the installation with heat, power, water and sewer. This section has the important job of maintaining your com-fort and security by ensuring the miles of utility distribution lines and nodes are functioning properly. You can be assured that you are their foremost concern every day. Interest-ing fact: The Fort Wainwright Central Heat and Power Plant opened in 1945 and is the na-tion’s third-oldest, coal-fired power plant. Once the largest coal plant owned by the U.S. military, it is now operated by a private firm, Doyon Utilities.

The above is a brief intro-duction into the inner work-ings of the Directorate of Public Works. In summary, I would like to thank the community for its support and encourage you all to visit a few of our of-fices to take advantage of the services provided.

WORKS: DPWContinued from page 1

Army & Air Force Ex-change Service Public Affairs

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service knows that Soldiers, Air-men and their families are the experts on how to best improve the Ex-change shopping experi-ence.

That’s why the Ex-change is inviting shop-pers to sound off on their experiences 365 days a year with a new Custom-er Satisfaction Survey located at https://sur-veymonkey.com/s/My-ExchSurvey.

Previously, the Ex-change gathered shop-per feedback through its twice-yearly, store-level Customer Satisfaction Index, which was ad-ministered by an out-side company. The new survey is performed in-house, allowing the Ex-change team to view re-sponses in real time and respond to areas of con-cern immediately.

“We have revamped our shopper feedback sys-tem to make it as simple as possible for shoppers to speak their minds,” said Air Force Chief Mas-ter Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlist-ed advisor. “We want to hear everything those we serve have to say about their experience shop-ping with the Exchange, especially if it’s in an area where we could use a lit-tle improvement.”

Moving the survey, as well as the Exchange’s in-ternal employee survey, in-house will save the Ex-change about $730,000 per year in fees to the for-mer outside service pro-vider.

Exchange now seeking shopper feedback year-round

NEWS

9January 22, 2016 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Loud Noise There will be demolition training daily on Jan.

28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the small arms complex on Fort Wainwright; loud explosions are expected.

Antiterrorism Awareness SurveyThe Office of Provost Marshal General (OPMG),

Antiterrorism Branch, has released an anonymous and voluntary micro survey. The intent of the sur-vey is to broadly measure antiterrorism awareness across the Army. The target audience for the survey are all members of the Army community (Soldiers, DoD civilians, Family members, retired Soldiers and Army contractors). This online survey should take most respondents less than two minutes to access and complete. Find the survey at http://AntiterrorismAwarenessSurveys.ANSER.org. For more information, call 384-2142.

Emergency Information The security environment in which we live, work

and play today is complex and significantly differ-ent than it was a decade ago. Civil and military authorities rely on members of their communities to provide a safe environment by reporting suspi-cious activities. It is also important to understand that everyone has a personal responsibility for their own safety and security as well as that of their families. Be a responsible community member by being vigilant, being a sensor, reporting suspicious activities and remaining safe. Report emergency information to 911 and report non-emergency in-formation to 353-7710.

Cola UpdateThe Military Advisory Panel (MAP) approved

results for Alaska’s COLA. Please note that all in-creases were effective Dec. 16 and are available in the Jan. 1 LES. Decreases will take place in incre-ments starting at six points on Feb. 1 and the re-maining points on March 1. The approximate value

of a COLA point is $31 per month for the typical Service member. More information can be found at www.jber.af.mil/alcom/cola.asp, or call (907) 552-4841.

JobsIn search of a new job? Fort Wainwright is look-

ing for you! Visit www.usajobs.gov for a full listing of federal jobs.

Exchange Extended Refund Policy To give military shoppers peace of mind this

holiday season, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has extended its return policy for items purchased between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24. The Ex-change’s standard policy allows returns anywhere from up to 15 to 90 days of purchase with a sales re-ceipt. The holiday return/exchange policy extends these terms through Jan. 31. Shoppers can also re-turn items purchased through shopmyexchange.com at their nearest brick-and-mortar Exchange. For more information about the extended refund policy, shoppers can visit customer service at their nearest Exchange.

Chapel Services Southern Lights Catholic Mass Sunday at 9 a.m. and Monday at 6:30 p.m. Southern Lights Chapel is located on the corner of Neely Road and 8th Street, building 4107. Northern Lights Divine (Liturgical) Service Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Protestant Service Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Northern Lights Chapel is located on the corner of Rhineland and Luzon Avenue, building 3430.

Off-LimitsThe following establishments are off-limits to

military personnel assigned or attached to Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base until fur-ther notice. Service members are on notice that fail-

ure to comply may result in disciplinary action un-der the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

Mr. Rock and Roll 1452 Cushman StreetFairbanks, AK 99701

Mr. Rock and Roll II2016 College RoadFairbanks, AK 99701

Smokin Deals2301 S. Cushman StreetFairbanks, AK 99701

Still Smoking Tobacco and Gifts516 Old Steese HighwayFairbanks, AK 99701

The Smoke Shop334 Old Steese HighwayFairbanks, AK 99701

The Scentz1600 Block S. CushmanFairbanks, AK 99701

49er Club4625 Old Airport WayFairbanks, AK 99709

Club Show Girls4625 Old Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709

The Higher Calling Club 301 1st AvenueFairbanks, AK 99701

IN BRIEF

Friday – 22ndREGISTRATION ENDS FOR INTRO-DUCTIONS TO WRESTLING, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Youth Sports and Fitness, build-ing 1049, number 2. Call 353-7482.

MOMMY AND ME MONTH, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-2654.

INTERVAL CONDITIONING, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3452. Call 353-1994.

CAREER EXPLORATION, 1 to 2:30 p.m., North Haven Community Center (South Post) Multi-Purpose Room. Call 353-4337.

AFTERNOON FUN WITH HEAD-PIN BOWLING, 2 to 5 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-2654.

AFTER SCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT, 4 to 5 p.m., post library, building 3700. Call 353-2642.

BASIC STRENGTH AND CONDITION-ING, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3452. Call 353-1994.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, 4:15 to 6:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3452. Call 353-1994.

FAMILY NIGHT ICE CLIMB, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. Call 361-6349.

COSMIC BOWL, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-2654.

Saturday – 23rdWHITE MOUNTAINS SNOWMACHINE RUN, Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. Call 361-6349.

GROUP CYCLING, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

OPEN RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.


ROCK ‘N’ BOWL, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-2654.

Sunday – 24thBOARD GAME NIGHT, Warrior Zone, building 3205. Call 353-1087.


OPEN RECREATIONAL HOCKEY, 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

Monday – 25thAUTO SKILLS CENTER ORIENTA-TION CLASS, Two classes offered at noon and 6 p.m., Auto Skills, building 3730. Call 353-7436.

REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR DE-VELOPMENTAL FLAG FOOTBALL, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Youth Sports and Fit-ness, building 1049, number 2. Call 353-7482.

REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR IN-DOOR ARCHERY, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Youth Sports and Fitness, building 1049, number 2. Call 353-7482.


LUNCH TIME RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Phys-ical Fitness Center Ice Rink, building 3709. Call 353-7223.



MONDAY MOVIE MARATHON, 5 to 11 p.m., Warrior Zone, building 3205. Call 353-1087.

DEVELOPMENTAL INDOOR SOCCER BEGINS, 6 to 7 p.m., Youth Sports and Fitness, building 1049, number 2. Call 353-7482.

Tuesday – 26thGROUP CYCLING, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

INTERVIEW ACE/DRESS FOR SUC-CESS, 9 to 10:30 a.m., North Hav-en Community Center (South Post) Multi-Purpose Room. Call 353-4337.

CHILD AND DOMESTIC ABUSE TRAINING (AR 608-18), 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Northern Lights Chapel. Call 353-4248.

ROMP AND STOMP PLAYGROUP: GI-RAFFES CAN’T DANCE, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Last Frontier Community Activity Center - Playgroup Conference Room, building 1044. Call 353-7755.

VOCATIONAL REHAB AND EDUCA-TION OVERVIEW, 10 to 11 a.m., Sol-dier and Family Assistance Center, building 3414. Call 353-7322.

LUNCH TIME RECREATIONAL STICK HOCKEY, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Phys-ical Fitness Center Ice Rink, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

CHILD AND DOMESTIC ABUSE TRAINING (AR 608-18), 1 to 2:30 p.m., Northern Lights Chapel. Call 353-4248.

CHILD AND DOMESTIC ABUSE TRAINING (AR 608-18), 3 to 4:30 p.m., Northern Lights Chapel. Call 353-4248.


GROUP CYCLING, 5 to 6 p.m., Physi-cal Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ORIENTATION, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3452. Call 353-1994.

TRIVIA TUESDAY, 7 p.m., Warrior Zone, building 3205. Call 353-1087.

Wednesday – 27thHEALTH NUTS, 10 to 11 a.m., Soldier and Family Assistance Center, building

3414. Call 353-7322.


BUDDY CLIMB, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Out-door Recreation, building 4050. Call 361-6349.


LUNCH TIME RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Phys-ical Fitness Center Ice Rink, building 3709. Call 353-7223.




RESILIENCE TRAINING- ARE YOU A JOY THIEF OR JOY MULTIPLIER, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., North Haven Communi-ty Center (South Post) Multi-Purpose Room. Call 353-4332.

Thursday – 28thAUTO SKILLS CENTER ORIENTA-TION CLASS, Two classes offered at noon and 6 p.m., Auto Skills, building 3730. Call 353-7436.

GROUP CYCLING, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

ROMP AND STOMP PLAYGROUP: FROM HEAD TO TOE, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Last Frontier Community Activity Center - Playgroup Conference Room, building 1044. Call 353-7755.


LUNCH TIME RECREATIONAL STICK HOCKEY, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Phys-ical Fitness Center Ice Rink, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

STRENGTH AND CONDITION-ING ORIENTATION, noon to 1 p.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3452. Call 353-1994.


I AM THE “I” IN IEP WINTER WORK-SHOP, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., Ladd Elemen-tary. Call 353-4243.

WHAT IS AN IEP, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., Ladd Elementary School. Call 353-4243.


BOUNCE HOUSE NIGHT, 5 to 7 p.m., Last Frontier Community Activity Cen-ter - Ballroom, building 1044. Call 353-7755.

GROUP CYCLING, 5 to 6 p.m., Physi-cal Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

INTRO TO BELAY, 5:30 pm to 7 p.m. Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. Call 361-6349.

Friday – 29thMOMMY AND ME MONTH, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-2654.



AFTER SCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT, 4 to 5 p.m., post library, building 3700. Call 353-2642.



FAT-BIKE TO HOODOO BREWERY, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. Call 361-6349.


Saturday – 30thSIGN UP FOR BLUE NOSE LEAGUE. Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-2654.

SNOWMACHINE SAFETY COURSE, Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. Call 361-6349.

WOMEN IN THE WILDERNESS: ICE CLIMBING, 8 am to 6 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building 4050. Call 361-6349.

GROUP CYCLING, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.



ROCK ‘N’ BOWL, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-2654.

Sunday – 31stBOARD GAME NIGHT, Warrior Zone, building 3205. Call 353-1087.


PAINT AND POUR, 2 to 4 p.m., Last Frontier Community Activity Center - Ballroom, building 1044. Call 353-7755.

OPEN RECREATIONAL HOCKEY, 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

Fort Wainwright

10January 22, 2016NEWS

Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Christopher Gal-lagher, 354th Contracting Squadron

NCO of the Year: Staff Sgt. Lucas Thompson, 354th Wing Staff Agencies

Senior NCO of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Joey Meininger, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron

First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. Nathan Schmidt, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Represented by Samantha Schmidt

Honor Guardsman of the Year: (Not Pictured) Staff Sgt. Travis Marshall, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron

Company Grade Officer of the Year: (Not Pictured) 1st Lt. Andrew Williams, 354th Communications Squadron

Flight Commander of the Year: Capt. (Not Pictured) Kelli Wood, 354th Operations Support Squadron

Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Darrel Chase, 354th Maintenance Squadron

Category I Civilian of the Year: Carolyn Kimberly, 354th Security Forces Squadron

Category II Civilian of the Year: Darryl Bolton, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron

Category III Civilian of the Year: Vince Bowers: 354th Operations Support Squadron

Category IV Civilian of the Year: Kevin Alexander, 354th Force Support Squadron

Team of the Year: Spouses of the Iceman Team

Congratulations 2015 Annual Award Winners

All photos taken by Staff Sgt. Shawn P. Nickel, 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

11January 22, 2016

Friday – 22ndEVENING AT CHENA HOT SPRINGS, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Eielson City Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2642.

BINGO, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Eielson City Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2642.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKING JAY PART 2 (PG-13), 7 p.m., Ernie Walker Theater, building 3309 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269.

THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arctic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1129.

Saturday – 23rdFREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Ei-elson City Center, building 3310 Eiel-son AFB, Call 377-2642.

SNOW MACHINE TRIP, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building 76392 Ei-elson AFB, Call 377-1232

FUN SHOOT, 3 to 8 p.m., Outdoor Rec-reation, building 76392 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1232

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (R), 7 p.m., Ernie Walker Theater, build-

ing 3309 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269.

Sunday – 24thFREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Ei-elson City Center, building 3310 Eiel-son AFB, Call 377-2642.

SNOW MACHINING AT BEAR LAKE, 1 to 5 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building 76392 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1232.

SUNDAY FUNDAY, 1 to 9 p.m., Arctic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1129.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKING JAY PART 2 (PG-13), Ernie Walker Theater, building 3309 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269.

Monday – 25thL.I.N.K.S., 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Mental Health Conference Room, building 3349 Eielson AFB, Call 377-4727.

RAINBOW BOWLING, 4 to 9 p.m., Arc-tic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1129.

FOOTBALL FRENZY, 4:30 p.m., 354 Sportsbar, building 2225 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2736.

Tuesday – 26thREINTEGRATION BRIEFINGS, 9:30 a.m., Airman and Family Readiness Center, building 3125 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2178.

THRIFTY TUESDAY, 4 to 9 p.m., Arctic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1129.

SHOOT SKEET AND TRAP, 5 to 9 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building 76392 Ei-elson AFB, Call 377-1232.

Wednesday – 27thANGER MANAGEMENT, 10 a.m. to noon, Mental Health Conference Room, building 3349 Eielson AFB, Call 377-4727.

WACKY WEDNESDAY, 4 to 9 p.m., Arctic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1129.

Thursday – 28thTHUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arctic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1129.

Friday – 29thEVENING AT CHENA HOT SPRINGS, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Eielson City Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2642.

BINGO, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Eielson City Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2642.

THUNDER ALLEY, 7 to 11 p.m., Arctic Nite Lanes, building 3301 Eielson AFB, Call 377-1129.

THE NIGHT BEFORE (R), Ernie Walk-er Theater, building 3309 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269.

Saturday – 30thCHENA HOT SPRINGS TRIP, Eielson City Center, building 3310 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2642.

FREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Ei-elson City Center, building 3310 Eiel-son AFB, Call 377-2642.

SPECTRE (PG-13), 7 p.m., Ernie Walk-er Theater, building 3309 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269.

Sunday – 31stFREE BOUNCE, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Ei-elson City Center, building 3310 Eiel-son AFB, Call 377-2642.

THE PEANUTS MOVIE (G), Ernie Walker Theater, building 3309 Eielson AFB, Call 377-2269.

Eielson Air Force BaseCOMMUNITY CALENDAR

Finance TipDid you know that dorm residents

will receive BAS while on leave status?

Nutritional TipProtein foods, variety is the key.

Think small when it comes to meat portions – 3 oz per serving or the size of your palm.

Iceman Biggest Loser MeltdownDo you want to shed some holiday

weight? Then participate in our Ice-man Biggest Loser Melt Down start-ing Jan. 1 till Feb. 26. A prize will be awarded to the 1st place winner. Call 377-1925 for full event details!

The Great Alaskan ChallengeNeed an Alaskan-sized challenge?

Compete in one of our six challenges to earn a t-shirt and bragging rights by figuratively swimming the Yukon, walking the pipeline, lifting a F-16

and more. Log your progress in our book located on the Fitness & Sports Center. For more information, please call 377-1925.

24-Hour Gym AccessBaker Field House will now al-

low 24-Hour Fitness Access to DoD CAC card holders, dependents over 18 years old and military retirees. All those who wish to utilize the desig-nated area in the facility after hours will be required to register their CAC/Fitness Access Card and sign a State-ment of Understanding/Assumption of Risk Form. Dependents and retir-ees will be required to obtain a Fit-ness Access Card from the Baker Field House in order to gain access through the designated entrance. For more in-formation, please contact the Baker Field House at 377-1925.

Eielson Receives MedsafeThe 354th Medical Group pharma-

cy has a new way to dispose of expired and unused medications. MedSafe,

a blue receptacle near the pharmacy pick up window is a collection point that is secure and meets the require-ments of the newly updated DEA Controlled Substance Act. During business hours you can dispose con-trolled and non-controlled medica-tions in the MedSafe. Removal of patient information is not required. Please try to keep medication in its original container and place liquids in a plastic bag. Illegal drugs, liquids over 4 ounces, sharp containers, nee-dles, syringes, batteries, aerosol spray cans, trash, medical devices and haz-ardous chemicals are unauthorized to drop-off . Any questions may be directed to the pharmacy at 377-1462.

Playing At Ernie Walker TheaterThe Ernie Walker Theater is now

open and playing movies every Fri-day, Saturday and Sunday. Movies are free to all DoD ID holders! So stop by, grab some popcorn and enjoy a night at the movies, courtesy of the Eielson Force Support Squadron. For more

information, call 377-2269.

Eielson Chapel ServicesThe Eielson Air Force Base Chap-

el team offers a variety of services. Your Chaplain Corps offers Catholic and Protestant worship services each week and our multi-faith worship center can support the needs of other faith groups. For more information, call us at 377-2130.

Catholic Community:Religious Formation, 9 a.m., SundaysCatholic Mass, 10:30 a.m., SundaysSacrament of Reconciliation by appointmentProtestant Community:Contemporary Service, 9 a.m., SundaysSunday School, 10:30 a.m., SundaysAWANA, 4 to 6 p.m., SundaysLiturgical Service, 7 p.m., WednesdaysJr./Sr. High Youth Service, 7 p.m., Wednesdays

IN BRIEF

Let’s keep this dance thing moving in 2016 with Hip Hop Night at the Yukon Club, Friday, Jan. 22 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wear your “orange and black” colors if you got’em. To see more Hip Hop Night events, vis-it www.facebook.com/saborlatinodancegp.

There will be a babysit-ting service during this event. There are 20 slots available on a first come, first served basis at the “Kid’s Drive In.” Slots need to be reserved today, Jan. 22 by 5 p.m.

Place: Yukon Club restaurant area

Time: 9 p.m. to mid-night

Age group: 1 and up (Note: if your kids are

not potty trained, it is the parent’s responsibility to monitor this while at Hip Hop Night)

Price per child (must be paid up front): $10

Babysitters will pro-vide popcorn, juice boxes, and bottled water for the kids. A coloring area will also be set-up (drawings & coloring utensils will be provided). Kids are allowed to bring their pil-lows and sleeping bags. Also, two movies will be provided for entertain-ment for the kids:

High School Musical (starting at 9:10 p.m.) and

High School Musical 2 So, if you are going

to Hip Hop Night at the Yukon Club and are in-terested in signing your kids into the KDI, please email Malik Mayfield at [email protected] (cc: [email protected]) with the following information:

*Parents’ name(s) (first & last):

*Name(s) of child:*Age of child(s)

dropped off:*Time of drop off:(Note: wrist bands will

be made with this infor-mation on it for the kids to wear while at the KDI.)

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