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Photo by Judy OmanOne of two counter unmanned aircraft system mobile integation capabilities, or CMIC, is loaded onto an Air Force C-17 jet Feb. 26, at the Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport. The CMIC was headed to Army Europe for testing against unmanned aircraft systems, or drones.

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A team of people and vehiclesfrom Fort Sill boarded a plane, Feb.26, and departed for Germany totest the vehicles’ potential with anactive unit. U.S. Army Europe offi-cials requested the two vehiclesafter seeing their capabilities dur-ing stateside experiments againstunmanned aircraft systems.

“We know our enemy is usingthese capabilities,” said Maj.Russell Micho, who works for theCapabilities Development Inte-gration Directorate here. “Thisthreat exists. ISIS is using drones.The enemy is attaching bombs todrones and dropping them onfriendly forces and civilians. Thisthreat didn’t exist five years ago.”

In response to the growingthreat, developers worked to cre-ate a prototype to help detect, iden-tify, and defeat these unmannedaircraft systems (UAS), said ScottMcClellan, Fires Support Branch

chief at Fort Sill.The result was thedevelopment of two counter UASmobile integrated capabilities, bet-ter known as CMIC.

Taking two existing Strykervehicles (a tactical armored vehi-cle) McClellan and the Aviationand Missile Research, Develop-ment and Engineering CenterScience and Technology team tookvarious systems that traditionallyhave little to do with one another,and created software to integratethem. McClellan quoted Aristotle:“The whole is greater than the sumof its parts,”and explained how thenew software enhanced the abili-ties of each of the individual sys-tems, including those alreadyorganic to the original Stryker.McClellan also made changes andupgrades to help specifically com-bat UAS targets.

“We made some changes such asadding a larger optic,” saidMcClellan. “The standard size oftargets are changing. ‘Tank size’

was the normal size in the past, butnow with new technology andwith new threats we have to findsmall objects that are oftentimesimpossible to see with the nakedeye.”

McClellan called the CMICs a“rapid prototype,” but in truth thetwo Europe-bound CMIC vehiclestook two years to develop.The ini-tial experimentation began in 2014at Fort Sill’s Maneuver FiresIntegrated Experiment (MFIX).During MFIX all the capabilitieswere spread across a hill and test-ed individually. Then, during the2015 MFIX, they combined all thecapabilities onto the two Strykers,creating the first CMIC prototypes.In the end, the two CMIC vehicleswere used in two exercises at FortSill and two more at Fort Bliss,Texas.

Now, as they head to Europe,this will be the first time CMICvehicles work with an operationalunit, said Micho. The CMICs are

joining a Stryker unit, making thetransition smooth because theSoldiers are already familiar withthe Stryker vehicle. However, theCMICs take with them new radios,computers, 3-D mapping, and full-motion video receivers, along withadvanced electronic capabilities.With all the new systems andequipment, Micho said the receiv-ing unit will train for three weeksto understand how to use CMIC.Then two weeks will be spentincorporating them into the unitfor them to use as their organicfire-support vehicles for the dura-tion of the loan, which is about 180days.

“A total of nine people will gowith the vehicles,” said Micho.“They will help with equipmenttraining and some will stay for theentire duration of the loan to helpwith issues as they arise. But theintent is for Soldiers to use theequipment and report back onhow to improve on it.”

HRC on the roadtalking personnel

Story, photoBy Sgt. David Beckstrom

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD,Wash. — Retentioncontrol points (RCP), promo-tions and noncommissionedofficer evaluation reports(NCOER) were among the top-ics discussed at Human Resour-ces Command (HRC) roadshow sessions here, Feb. 15.

Senior leaders from theHuman Resources Commandare traveling from installation toinstallation to discuss changesto current programs and initia-tives. The JBLM road showevent featured two sessions, onewith Maj. Gen. ThomasSeamonds, HRC commandinggeneral, the other withCommand Sgt. Maj. WardellJefferson.

Due to the recent halt of themilitary drawdown, the Armyhas made changes to its qualita-tive management program(QMP), the NCOER, and promo-tions, Jefferson said. Events likethe road show are a way ofensuring that leaders at all lev-els are aware of the changesand their questions about themare addressed.

During his session, Jeffersondiscussed with senior enlistedSoldiers at JBLM the changes tothese programs and how thechanges will affect their careerprogression.

“QMP is about standards anddiscipline,” he explained. “Weuse this process to retain thehighest quality of service mem-ber possible.”

By Marie BerbereaEditor, Fires Bulletin

The Fires Conference boasts high-levelknowledge and discussions with leaders fromacross the Fires force.The annual conference,hosted at the Fires Center of Excellence atFort Sill, shares information generally aimedat officers, but this year two breakout panelsare tailored specifically to their enlisted coun-terparts.

“I wanted [sergeants major] to leave withsomething they didn’t come with,” said FCoEand Fort Sill Command Sgt. Maj. Carl Fagan.“Ithink that happens in large part on the officerside.They come here and get exposed to a newconcept, or really senior discussions aboutsenior concepts, but not so much for the ser-geants major.

“We sit in the same room with [officers] andeither didn’t have the benefit of, or didn’t takeadvantage of an opportunity to prepare so wecould be a part of the conversation. We’re notvalue added and we don’t really get anythingout of it.”

Fagan said this was a chance to have a con-versation unique to sergeants major to givethem relevant information to take back to theirformations.

CSM panelsNew to this year’s Fires Conference, Panel 3,

“Nominative sergeants major process”discuss-es the new selection process and developmen-tal career path of nominative CSMs.

The nominative sergeants major process(NSMP) aligns management of the nominativesergeants major with Army DoctrineReference Publication 6-22 and the ArmyLeader Development Strategy. The current

process is a natural progres-sion of the CentralizedSelection List and allowsfor talent managementalong with a clear develop-mental model for the ser-geants major population.

“For the vast majority ofthe brigade-level command-ers, the [NSMP] is a mysteryto them. And it’s a fairly newprogram; picking and man-aging nominative sergeantmajors is only about fiveyears old. Brigade com-manders are not reallyversed on it so this helpswith that discussion,” saidFagan. “Part of that discus-sion is how to communicatewith their commanders priorto the board and oncethey’ve been selected to beon a nominative list, thenhow to do their letter of rec-ommendations.”

Adding experience to planning

Panels 2 and 4 cover “Lessons from the cur-rent fight.” Panel 2 is for officers and Panel 4provides brigade-level CSMs with an intellec-tual discussion on lessons learned from combattraining centers and the resources available toenhance the skills and training of the Fireswarfighters.

Fagan said he wants that discussion to relateto individual crew-team sections, or platoon-level sections, on what Soldiers are gettingright and what they need to work on. His goal

is to bring sergeants major to the planningtable with their commanders.

“For whatever reason, we haven’t historicallyplayed a big part in training. It’s more actionson the objective, you know when we show upfor the training then we’ll execute it and if it’snot going right then we’ll adjust on the fly.

“Oftentimes our officers, the command-ers, don’t get the benefit of our experiencein the planning process. As [noncommis-sioned officers] we’re not having the kind of

Fires Conference to direct sessions to senior NCOs

Courtesy photoFires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill Command Sgt. Maj. CarlFagan will lead breakout panels aimed at command sergeantsmajor during the Fires Conference in May, here.

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Estate claimsPeople with debts owed to or by the estate

of Pfc. Andrew L. Garcia, 31st Air DefenseArtillery Brigade, must contact Capt. JoshuaMarion, summary court officer for theSoldier. Garcia died Feb. 24, in ColoradoSprings, Colo. For more information, con-tact Marion at 580-442-0356 or emailjoshua.k.marion.mil@mail.mil.

MOAA luncheonMilitary Officers Association of America

members will meet at the Lawton VeteransCenter, 501 SE Flower Mound Road inLawton, March 8 at 11:30 a.m. Guest speak-er will be Jennifer Kirby, Fort Sill USOCenter director. The association is open toofficers and warrants of any militarybranch. Details are available online at swok-moaa.org. Anyone interested in the associa-tion or meeting fellow military officers arewelcome. Cost for lunch is $10. Call MarilynJanosko at 580-429-3363 for more informa-tion.

Women’s History MonthFort Sill will observe Women’s History

Month during a luncheon March 16, from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Patriot Club. Thetheme is “Honoring Trailblazing Women inBusiness and Labor.” Menu items includegrilled chicken, pork tenderloin, vegetablemedley, mixed garden salad, unsweetenediced tea, and assorted desserts. Tickets cost$15, and are available at the InstallationEqual Opportunity Office in Bldg. 4700,

Room 409. They must be purchased byMarch 7. For more information, call the EOoffice at 580-442-6165/5895.

Hiring eventThe free Fort Sill Soldier for Life Hiring

Event and Education Fair is March 23, from10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the RinehartFitness Center, 2730 Bragg Road here. It isopen to active duty, Guard, Reserve, veter-ans, family members, and DA civilians.About 80 companies, who are hiring, and 30colleges will be represented. Employersrange from law enforcement to medicalfacilities to logistics to information technol-ogy. Company reps will be acceptingresumés and some may be interviewing.Twocomputer terminals with internet accesswill be available for use by participants.Soldiers who cannot attend during theirdesignated unit time can show up at theirconvenience. For more information, visitFacebook’s Fort Sill-Army Soldier for Life -Transition Assistance Program page.

Youth job expoArmy Community Service will host its

Sixth Annual Youth Summertime Activitiesand Job Expo on April 1, from 1-4 p.m. at theFort Sill Youth Center, 1010 Fort Sill Blvd. It’sopen to toddlers, teens and in-betweens.Youth can learn about summertime activi-ties, events, and employment opportunitiesin the Lawton-Fort Sill community. Therewill be an interviewing skills workshop andmore. Job applications will be taken on site.

To sign up, visit https://fortsillacs.form-stack.com/forms/ysae6.

Sports officiatingThe Lawton-Fort Sill Athletic Officials

Association oversees sports referees in thearea. The association needs people interest-ed in becoming referees, score keepers ortime keepers. These people attend to FortSill intramural sports by providing a directbenefit to Soldiers and their families. Formore information on this opportunity, callMarius Acklin at 580-647-0340, KennethFairley at 478-397-0260 or Leroy Andersonat 580-284-7411.

Tax center openThe Fort Sill Income Tax Assistance

Center (ITAC) is open through April 14,on the fourth floor of the Welcome Center,Bldg. 4700 in the Legal Assistance Office.It is open Mondays through Fridays from9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tax services are free.Bring a military ID, Social Security card,the Social Security card of anyoneclaimed as a dependent, and any docu-mentation that is relevant for tax prepa-ration, such as W-2 forms. The ITACaccepts walk-ins and schedules appoint-ments. For more information, call 580-442-6445.

OCS boardsThe Fort Sill Military Personnel Division

will sponsor a local panel boards for OfficerCandidate School selection May 17, at 8:30

a.m. in Bldg. 4700, Room 210, for Soldiersassigned to TRADOC, MEDDAC, DENTACand tenant units.These boards are in prepa-ration for OCS selection boards at ArmyHeadquarters, Fort Knox, Ky., Sept. 5-8.

For more information, emailtracy.r.short.civ@mail.mil or call at 580-442-2700.

Lending Closest hoursThe Army Community Services’ Lending

Closest operating hours are: Mondays,Tuesdays and Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.;and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It isclosed on Thursdays and federal holidays.The closet offers free temporary (30 days)household items to military families. It is inthe Welcome Center, Bldg. 4700. For moreinformation, call 580-442-2360.

Museum hoursThe Army Air Defense Artillery Training

Support, Technology Preservation Facility isopen in Bldgs. 1505 and 1506 Bateman Roadhere. Hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays,9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call580-442-0424.

The Fort Sill National Historic LandmarkMuseum is open Tuesdays throughSaturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For furtherinfo, call 580-442-5123. The Army FieldArtillery Museum is open Tuesdays throughSaturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 580-442-1819 for more information.

The Voluntary Leave Transfer Program provides federal government civilian employeesan avenue to donate annual leave to other civilian employees in need. Submit forms to theCivilian Personnel Advisory Center, Bldg 4700, Mow-Way Road., fifth floor.

For information, call 580-442-5326. The following Fort Sill employees are approved forthe program:

Meta Tate from Dental Activity-Fort Sill (DENTAC); and Cheryl Wehner from theDirectorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

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Jefferson said he is often asked whether an issue from aSoldier’s early days in the military could get him reviewedby the QMP board.The answer, he said, is that it depends. Ifthe issue happened while the Soldier held his current rankand the Soldier has not been through the QMP processbefore, then the answer is yes. However, if the issue wasfrom a previous rank or the Soldier was cleared by the QMPboard in the past, the Soldier will not be looked at again forthe same issue.

The RCP program has changed several times over thepast decade due to the growing and shrinking of the fight-ing force in the Middle East, Jefferson said.This process isnow being used to help mid-range NCOs get promoted byopening up positions in the higher ranks.

“I have heard of several highly talented Soldiers leavingthe military because they couldn’t get promoted becausethere was no room at the higher ranks,” Jefferson said.“These changes will help alleviate these bottlenecks.”

Jefferson also talked about the Army’s Select, Train,Educate, and Promote (STEP) program. The Army institut-ed the STEP program to provide Soldiers with an under-standing of the schools and positions that would keep themcompetitive for promotion.

One recent change to the STEP program, Jefferson said,concerns the Noncommissioned Officer Education System.Completion of the structured self-development (SSD)course for the next rank is required prior to attendingNCOES schools.

“Soldiers who have not completed the SSDs will bepassed over for the school and then potentially become out-ranked by those who have completed the SSD and school-ing,” he explained,“even if their promotion sequence num-ber was higher than the other Soldiers.”

Jefferson and 7th Infantry Division Command Sgt. Maj.Jack Love stressed the importance of the NCOER during

the discussion. Jefferson said the NCOER is the mostimportant document in the promotion packet because itgives the board members a snapshot of the quality of theSoldier.

Love said the NCOER is what separates outstanding lead-ers from the rest of the Army, and that these leaders are theSoldiers who need to be promoted.

The NCOER also will benefit the Army by identifying tal-ent for promotions, assignments, professional developmentopportunities and education, Jefferson said.

As the U.S. military continues to evolve, Soldiers needconvenient ways to learn about policy changes, saidStaff Sgt. Pedro Rentas, 1st Battalion, 23rd InfantryRegiment.

The staff sergeant was among the Soldiers in the audi-

ence who said they find events like the HRC road showhelpful for keeping up with changes.

“Gaining the knowledge from these NCO [professionaldevelopment seminars] will enable me to become a betterleader and mentor to my subordinates,”he said.“I now havea better understanding of how the QMP and RCP processworks and can help my Soldiers get promoted.”

One of the lessons Rentas said he took from the discus-sion of the NCOER was that the bullets need to be morespecific rather than the general “fluff”that some have had inthe past.

“As the Army continues to modify its programs, [semi-nars] like this one will be one of the most effective ways todisseminate the information to the masses,”Rentas said.“Itallows for the questions to be answered and discussed —which will lead to a better understanding of the reasons forthe changes and how it will affect the Soldiers in the end.”

Jefferson said he will conduct a live town hall to addressSTEP and assignment process issues March 7 beginning at1 p.m. EST on the HRC Facebook page, search ArmyHRC.He and command subject matter experts will answer ques-tions from the field under the rubric “Get It Right fromHRC.”

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“Success Always LeavesFootprints”was the theme ofthis year’s Black HistoryMonth luncheon, and retiredBrig. Gen. Jesse Crossexplained why those firstfootprints are so importantin his keynote speech, Feb.23.

The event was hosted bythe 434th Field ArtilleryBrigade.

Before his speech, fourmembers of the 9th and 10th(Horse) Cavalry BuffaloSoldiers, all Army retireesfrom Lawton, posted the col-ors after the invocation,given by Chap. (Capt.) TroyAllison, 1st Battalion, 31stField Artillery. 1st Sgt.Angelo Johnson, A Battery,1-31st FA, then sung thenational anthem.

Maya Angelou made adramatic entrance, playedby Staff Sgt. Nadia Bradley,1st Battalion, 79th FieldArtillery, with a spiritedrecitation of the poem “Still IRise.” Dressed in a red tur-ban and long red African-style skirt, she began,

“You may write me downin history/ with your bitter,twisted lies/ You may trod mein the very dirt/ but still, likedust, I’ll rise.”

Lesia Boelter and herdaughter Jamie Santiago

sang a landmark civil rightssong, “Lift Every Voice andSing,” joined by many in theaudience.

It was Booker T.Washington who coined thephrase “success alwaysleaves footprints,” saidCross.

Washington was born a

slave on a Virginia farm, andeventually became one ofthe most influential AfricanAmerican intellectuals ofthe late 19th century. Asfounder of the TuskegeeInstitute for black students,his footprints led to a pathfor others to follow.

“These footprints leftbehind tell a story, a his-torical account of life’sachievements, struggles,battles lost and won,” saidCross. They are “life les-sons, blueprints, tools thatothers may follow on theirpersonal journey towardsuccess. Footprints, whenfollowed, become a path;those paths become trails;those trails become aroad; the road becomes ahighway that branches offto other highways.”

Cross began a litany ofcontributions AfricanAmericans have made tothis country, starting witharound 5,000 free blacks andslaves who served in the

Continental Army duringthe American Revolution.Others included:

Phyllis Wheatley, a for-mer slave, who was the firstAfrican American to haveher poetry published in1773.

Harriet Tubman escapedfrom slavery and establishedthe famed UndergroundRailroad.

The Buffalo Soldiers,which included the 10thCavalry, one of six regi-ments of the regular Armyset aside for black enlistedmen.

The first African AmericanWest Point cadet, JamesWebster Smith, was admittedin 1870, but did not graduate.It wasn’t until seven yearslater that Henry Flipperbecame the first AfricanAmerican graduate afterenduring four years of preju-dice and silence at West Point.Today the minority enroll-ment at the United States

Military Academy, West Pointis around 27 percent.

The first commercial air-line flight crewed entirely byAfrican American women(dubbed the “Fab Four”) flewfrom Atlanta to Nashville inFeb. 2009.

The Tuskegee Airmenwere the first black aviatorsin the U. S. armed forces, andits 99th Pursuit Squadrondeployed in 1943.

The Civil Rights Act of1964 and Voting Rights Act of1965 “fostered governmentalchange in how people, allAmerican citizens, were to betreated,” said Cross, “anddemonstrated how a unifiedbody, we the people, couldmake a difference that wouldpositively impact genera-tions.These are the footprintsall around us, past and pres-ent, guiding us one foot at atime, to be that much better.”

Cross also told the story ofa young black Mississippianwho joined the Army andwas guided by his sergeant tocompete for Soldier of theMonth, then Soldier of theQuarter. Because of his lead-ership ability, the promotionscame one after another, asdid accomplishments such asattaining bachelor’s andmaster’s degrees.

“Today, there are countlessSoldiers that can say ‘I fol-lowed in the footprints ofCommand Sgt. Maj. Finis

Dodson, the air defense regi-mental command sergeantmajor.”

Cross continued, “We allstand on the shoulders ofsomeone that came beforeus. Whether it was yourfather, mother, grandparent,an educator, doctor, a Soldier,a civilian, a subordinate or apeer, each doing their part toextend those roads, findingnew roads that connect thehighways.”

He encouraged the audi-ence to “travel along roadsthat pioneers before uspaved.”He aiso said it is up toeach person to encourageothers. “It’s about reachingback and propelling some-one past where we are, sothey can leave tomorrow’sfootprints.”

Cross spent much of his“military brat” years inLawton, moving to and fromFort Polk, La., during hisdad’s Army career. His firstduty as a first lieutenant wasas a quartermaster officer atFort Sill. “I never came backuntil I retired,” he said. Thatwas five years ago, andLawton is where he stayed.

“We can’t do anything onour own,” said Cross, reflect-ing on his message.“We needhelp from God or our fellowman. We’re a nation of indi-viduals of diverse back-grounds. That’s what makesAmerica great.”

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Staff Sgt. Nadia Bradley, 1st Battalion, 79th Field Artillery, gives a spirited rendition ofMaya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise” during the Black History Month luncheon at the FortSill Patriot Club, Feb. 23.

Members of the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry BuffaloSoldiers post the colors. Left to right: Roy Achong, WalterBrooks, Raymond Perry Sr., Gregory Henry, all of Lawton.

Retired Brig. Gen. Jesse Cross, guest speaker at the lunch-eon. His theme was “success always leaves footprints,”which forge paths to change.

Command Sgt. Maj. Wardell Jefferson, Army HumanResources Command, discusses retention control pointsand noncommissioned officer evaluation reports with sen-ior enlisted Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.,Feb. 15. Jefferson stressed the importance of a properlydocumented report as the most important documents inpromotion packets.

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Road “As the Army continues to modify itsprograms, [seminars] like this one willbe one of the most effective ways todisseminate the information to the mass-es. It allows for the questions to beanswered and discussed — which willlead to a better understanding of thereasons for the changes and how it willaffect the Soldiers in the end.”

Staff Sgt. Pedro Rentas1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment

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Fort Sill Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; theSoldier for Life — Transition Assistance Program; and theState of Oklahoma partnered for an employment seminarfor Soldiers, family members and DA civilians who arelooking to enter, or move up in the work force.

The Dress-for-Success luncheon featured interview tips, afashion show of business attire, and vendors showcasingtheir products and services for job seekers. The 90-minuteevent drew 51 attendees at the Patriot Club, Feb. 21.

Guest speaker John Harris, Workforce OklahomaSecurity Employment Commission, talked about theimpressions employment candidates make during the jobinterview.

“You want to present yourself in the best way possible,”Harris said. Find out what the employee’s attire is for thejob, and dress two steps up. “In fact you should look likeyou’re doing the interviewing.”

A job seeker who is well dressed and groomed will prob-ably be hired over someone who may have a better skill set,but who did not present him or herself well in the interviewprocess, Harris said. “The one skill set you don’t have you

can learn. They’ll give youthe job because you knowhow to dress yourself prop-erly, and how to addressindividuals appropriately.”

To prepare for an inter-view, Harris suggested a jobseeker get in front of a mir-ror and talk about themself.

“Be confident in who youare and the skills that youhave, and let the employerknow that you have whatthey want and that you’revaluable,”he said.

Citing examples he has seen, Harris also spoke aboutinterview behavior that will absolutely disqualify one as acandidate:n Dressing too flashy. He described one potential

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The hall of fame is whatevery athlete dreams ofwhile growing up and play-ing sports as a kid. Whilemany dream of the day theirname is called at the induc-tion ceremony, only a selectfew actually get to live thatdream.

Lt. Col. Toni Rieke, 100thBrigade Support Battalioncommander, attended Mis-souri State University’s hallof fame induction ceremonyin Springfield, Mo., Jan. 21.She returned not as an aver-age alumni going back for acollege reunion, but as aninductee in the Class of 2017Athletic Hall of Fame.

As a catcher for the Bearsfrom 1992 to 1996, Rieke setMSU career records in dou-bles (34) and games played(201). But the records werenot important; they werenever her main focus as anathlete.

“It goes back to servantleadership, taking care ofeach other, working togetheras a team, that’s what it’sabout.You can’t do anythingalone, it takes teamwork toaccomplish the mission.

Same thing in the Army,”said Rieke.

Although she wasn’t origi-nally interested in softball,her main focus as a childwas basketball.

She picked up softball tostay busy during basket-ball’s off-season. It wasn’tuntil junior high schoolwhere she discovered herlove for the game.

“I really just got lucky toplay in college. I knew that ifI was going to go to college Ihad to have a sport to moti-vate me to do my work. I wasnot a kid who was all aboutstudies. The only reason Idid my schoolwork isbecause my parents said Ihad to maintain a B or aboveto play sports.”

Before college, Riekeenlisted in the Army Reserveand then applied for anArmy ROTC scholarship toMSU. She wanted to playsoftball but also knew thatshe would need a way to payfor school, which a commit-ment to the Army providedher.

After college she hoped tojoin the Army Reserve andstay on at MSU as a softballcoach, but the Army had dif-ferent plans for her. Riekewas never recruited to playsoftball. ROTC afforded her

the opportunity to walk-onand make the team.

Despite not wanting toserve on active duty at first,Rieke quickly learned thatmany of the lessons andexperiences gained on thesoftball field directly trans-lated into leading Soldiers inthe Army.

“My plan was to do fouryears and get out becausethe Army has nothing to dowith coaching, but that’s nottrue. Every job I’ve had I’vebeen able to teach, coach,mentor, and develop teams,”she said.

The teams she leads noware considerably larger thana nine-person softball team,but the same principles stillapply. Just like in softball,the Army uses strategy andcritical thinking to deter-mine how to solve problems,achieve missions, andaccomplish goals as a team.Those who have ever servedwith Rieke, have heard herrelate her softball play to theArmy.

“Toni was a hard worker, astrong leader, and alwaysdisplayed a positive atti-tude,” said Holly Hesse,Rieke’s head coach and stillat the helm of the MSU soft-ball program.“I asked Toni toremain with the team as a

volunteer assistant coachbecause of her softballknowledge, work ethic, posi-tive attitude, and her abilityto teach the younger play-ers.”

Rieke stays in touch withher teammates to this day,many of them still vacationwith each other and this pastyear, teammates celebratedtheir 20-year reunion. Sheeven returns to MSU duringher vacation time from theArmy to help volunteer forthe softball team.

Having learned so many

valuable lessons on leader-ship and training, Riekebelieves that it is only rightfor her to return and giveback to the program. Shedoes this by volunteering tohelp coach youth softballclinics during the summermonths.

“It is always a joy to seeToni and she continues tostay in touch with the staffeven after almost twodecades have passed. Shecontinues to pay it forwardby volunteering at clinicsand keeps up-to-date on the

game and her coachingskills,”said Hesse.

During her two combattours, one in Iraq, the otherin Afghanistan, Rieke flewAmerican flags in honor ofher MSU coaching staff.

“Those flags mean theworld to us. One hangs inour locker room and theother in my office,” saidHesse.

Photo by Pfc. Brea CorleyLt. Col. Toni Rieke, 100th Brigade Support Battalion com-mander, addresses her Soldiers in formation, Jan. 27. Riekehas applied the teamwork skills she learned on the softballdiamond to lead Soldiers throughout her Army career.

Courtesy photoToni Rieke bats during aMissouri State Universitysoftball game. She playedcatcher from 1992 to1996, amassing teamrecords for doubles andgames played. Her featsled to a hall of fameinduction by the universi-ty, Jan. 21.

Professional attire, employment tips focus of Fort Sill luncheon

conversations that empow-ers other NCOs to havethat type of impact on plan-ning. That’s hopefully whatthis will do also.”

Creating the normSince its inception in

2009, hundreds of Firesstakeholders attend the con-ference in person and virtu-ally to listen to panel discus-sions and take part in theconversations they create.With fiscal security driving

decisions on which eventsleaders can attend, Faganwanted to ensure sergeantsmajor were receiving morebang for their command’sbuck.

“If the feedback from theCSMs attending the confer-ence is what I described,‘they just sat in a room,didn’t really get anythingout of it,’ I think eventuallyyou’re going to have a lot ofpeople prioritizing different-ly. But if the feedback and aproduct in a publicationcomes out of this, thenyou’re going to have guysexcited to want to attend

next year to be developed,”which Fagan added is theintent of the conference.

Ultimately he said the goalof the sergeants major pan-els is to offer quality profes-sional development.

“On a social level thoseare the three words I’m look-ing for are, ‘you missed it.’”said Fagan.

If he can get that result,Fagan believes he will haveachieved his objective ininfluencing the right out-come from this year’s FiresConference for the enlistedside of the Fires force.

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Nikki Henderson, representing Dillard’s, models an outfitduring the Dress-for-Success luncheon Feb. 21, at thePatriot Club. Ten business outfits were featured.

Former catcher thrives in Army culture

By Nichole WilsonInstallation Prevention Council

From the chat and his online profile, Angie was able to figure outCarter’s first and last name, he is a married Soldier on Fort Sill, and thathe has been in the Army at least 10 years. She found his rank, unit, chil-dren’s names and ages, his wife’s email address, and even the kind ofcar Carter drives from his Facebook page.

After about 20 minutes of chat time, they are exchanging explicit pho-tos, and talking about how they can meet in person. Only, Angie is nother real name. Angie is not even a woman.

He’s a 37-year-old male, cyber-criminal who targeted the Soldier forsexual activity to exploit money. After obtaining explicit and embar-rassing images, the predator will demand money in exchange for notreleasing the photos to Carter’s family and command. In the next halfhour, Carter will become a victim of sextortion.

Technology has changed the way that people do everything, includinghaving sexual hook-ups. Cyber-sex, cyber- dating, even sexual exchangein chat-rooms can easily lead to a new sex crime called sextortion.

Military service members can be especially vulnerable as criminalsleverage career, family, embarrassment and numerous other losses toexploit money. What adds to this vulnerability is lack of awareness thata private chat or video is actually a scam.

Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and law enforcement agenciesacross the military have launched multiple campaigns to educate serv-ice members about the risks of this type of sexual behavior.

Yet, this crime is occurring more frequently, and law enforcement sug-gests many of these crimes are never reported.

So how does a Fort Sill Soldier fall prey to sextortion?Some experts say that Soldiers consider cyber-sex as a “safe” sexual

behavior because there is no physical contact. However, they do notthink about how they open themselves up to being exploited for moneyor favors. In addition, Soldiers may not believe that they can or will betargeted until it is too late. Reality is that service members all over theworld are being victimized and extorted for thousands of dollars.

To protect our Fort Sill community, here are some recommendationsfrom the Army Criminal Investigation Command to keep in mind if youhave been the victim of a sextortion scam:n Don’t send money. CID has received reports of instances where

scammers threatened to release videos unless a second or even thirdpayment is made.n Stop corresponding with the extortionist.n Preserve whatever information you have collected from the extor-

tionist, such as the person’s social networking profile, email accounts,and where you were directed to send the money.n Notify the Computer Crime Investigation Unit at usarmy.cciuin-

tel@mail.mil or 571-305-4478 to report being a victim if you are a serv-ice member or an Army civilian employee. If you are not associated withthe military, report the crime to your local police department,Department of Homeland Security Investigations atassistance.victim@ice.dhs.gov, or the FBI’s Internet Crime ComplaintCenter at www.ic3.gov.

For more information on sextortion and education resources aboutreducing your risk, contact the Sexual Harassment/ AssaultResponse and Prevention resource center at 580-442-6938. To discusslocal reporting options, call the Fort Sill Police Department at 580-442-3364.

Angie23: Hi I'm Angie. I just checked out your profile pic. Pretty hot.

C_Dog: I'm glad you like what you see. I'm Carter. Single?

Angie23: Yes. U?

C_Dog. Not exactly, but I can always use a new friend. Tell me aboutyourself.

Angie23: I'm a personal trainer from Oklahoma. You look like you workout a lot. C_Dog: Really? small world. I'm in Lawton. I usually work out every day atPT. Angie23: Ooh, I love a hard-working man. Why don't you send me a cou-ple pics? I'll show you mine, if you show me yours.

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Things to do Sextortion: Simple ways to avoid online dating traps

By James Brabenec

Unseasonably warm days, evenintermittent ones such has beenthe case this year, increase thelikelihood of encountering ticksand snakes when outdoors.

Since the two are common inSouthwest Oklahoma it’s wise tohave an awareness of these twoand the threats they pose.

Data on the National Oceanicand Atmospheric Administra-tion’s website states that Januarywas the third warmest on recordsince 1880, only trailing 2016 and2007.

Dan McDonald, a WichitaMountains Wildlife Refuge wildlifebiologist, has six years experienceat the refuge and said seeing rattlersisn’t new for him ... under normal(warmer) conditions.

“A month ago, I was going out todo some field work and nearlystepped on a rattlesnake. I wasshocked as it was barely into the50s that morning so it was chillyespecially for a snake,” he said. “Ijust happened to see a little move-ment on the ground before I put myfoot down.”

For hikers and other natureenthusiasts, along with being vigi-lant for snakes and watching wherethey step, McDonald said it’s a goodidea to check for ticks following ahike.

“There’s several people aroundhere who’ve pulled ticks off the pastfew weeks suggesting they aremore active than would be typical ofthis time of year. Most people thinkit’s January and February, and don’thave to worry about these kinds ofthings but when it warms up, like ithas in recent weeks, there’s moreactivity than people would other-wise expect,”he said.

In most cases, McDonald said,snakes or ticks are probably outlooking for food, or waiting for ahost to pass by.Though each is cold

and likely isn’t moving too fast, thepotential threat is still there.

Since the bite of any snake, ven-omous or not, can lead to seriousmedical issues, people should seekemergency medical care as soon aspossible.To further the point that it’snot too early to be vigilant, Feb. 7,2015, a Marine was hiking on therefuge with two friends and was bit-ten. An immediate 911 call for helpplus getting carried to a nearbyparking lot for a helicopter rescueflight saved his life.

While tick bites don’t generallythreaten victims’ lives, they may becarriers of Rocky Mountain spot-ted fever (RMSF), ehrlichiosis,tularemia, Lyme disease, andsouthern tick associated rash ill-ness. It is important to rememberthat less than 1 percent of ticks areinfected and will only transmit dis-eases after several hours of feedingon a host. Early detection andremoval is important as ticks trans-mit disease only while feeding. Ifremoved within 24 hours, tickshave almost no chance of transmit-ting diseases.

Oklahoma ranks in the top threestates in reporting cases of RMSF,with 50 to 100 cases per year. Lymedisease cases reported inOklahoma range from 13 to 38cases per year.

RMSF symptoms usuallyappear three to 14 days after thebite and include fever, chills, mus-cle aches and headaches. Inabout 50 percent of RMSFpatients, a spotty rash occurs onthe feet and hands within two tothree days of the fever. Nervoussymptoms such as sleeplessness,restlessness and delirium mayalso occur. If these symptomsoccur, seek medical help immedi-ately. Prompt treatment usuallyresults in complete recovery, butif left untreated, up to 20 percentof those bitten may die.

Ticks are found on grass and

other ground vegetation until a per-son or animal walks by. Once thehost goes by, the tick will use itsfront legs to climb onto the host andfeed.

To reduce your chances of a tick-related disease, use the followingprecautions:

— Avoid wooded and brushyareas with high grass and leaf litter.

— Apply insect repellent contain-ing at least 20 percent DEET on skinand clothing.

— Wear long pants, long sleevesand long socks; tuck pant legs intosocks or shoes and keep shirts tuckedin.Wear light-colored clothing so youcan spot ticks more easily.

— Use tick medicine or collars ondogs and cats, and check regularlyfor ticks.

— Bathe or shower as soon aspossible after coming indoors.

— Check for ticks daily if youspend time outdoors. If a rash orfever develops within severalweeks of removing a tick, see a doc-tor.

Remove a tick by grasping it asclose to the skin’s surface as pos-sible with fine-tipped tweezersand pulling with slow, steadypressure until the tick is removed.Do not twist or jerk. Never usenail polish, petroleum jelly, heator other home remedies toremove ticks.

Once removed, clean the bitearea and your hands with rub-bing alcohol, iodine scrub, orsoap and water. If a rash or feverdevelops within several weeks ofremoving the tick, see a doctor.All tick-borne diseases can betreated effectively with antibi-otics, especially if treatmentbegins early. For more informa-tion about ticks, visit the ArmyPublic Health Command’sEntomological Sciences Programat http://phc.amedd.army.mil/top-ics/envirohealth/epm/.

Editor’s note: Medical informa-tion courtesy of Reynolds ArmyHealth Clinic preventive medicineoffice.

Warm winter has increased tick, snake activity

Shutterstock imageTicks feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles andamphibians. They are a common pest in Oklahoma. People outdoorsshould apply a DEET repellent and thoroughly check themselves forticks after all outings.

By Jessica Evans

Sometimes it’s hard to tell that I’m makingany progress on my path to leading a simpleand clutter-free life. There are days when itfeels like the kitchen is just a mess, my office isin shambles, and that no matter what I do, it’sgoing to stay that way.

I’ve come to realize that decluttering a homeor work space is not the end result on this path.It’s the first step. It’s impossible to believe thatjust by getting rid of stuff that isn’t going tomake a person happy. Simply, if you embracethe what (decluttering) without the why (whydo you want to live a minimalist life) then theresults are going to go nowhere.

Having a clear understanding of why sim-

plicity is the best choice helps define end goals.Creating a vision for yourself of the way youwant your home, work space, children’s playroom. Seriously consider what your ideal homeand life should look like when you developyour minimalism goals.

Everything in your home needs to have itsown home. As you declutter a space, considerhow you want to use it. Think about what youactually need, use, and love. This should helpyou make decisions about what to keep andwhat to toss.

The thing to remember is that clutter wasn’tmagically created. It didn’t just appear in yourhome. It’s there because you or your familymember put it there. So ask yourself whathabits you have that helped create the clutter.

Start with aroutine. Makeit be somethingsimple that youcan do everysingle day, like putting the dishes away imme-diately when the dishwasher is finished, orfolding the laundry when the dryer is done. Ifyou don’t have some daily routines in place,habits that you stick to no matter what, youcould be the world’s best minimalist but stillhave clothes on the floor, clutter on the coun-ters and dishes in the sink.

Developing new habits takes time and oftenisn’t the most pleasant thing to do. But oncethose habits are in place, they really do becomea joy.

How to prevent clutter’s return

Patriot entertainment

Stand-up comedians JamieKennedy, Jay Phillips and BenjiBrown will perform at thePatriot Club, March 16 at 7 p.m.Because of the potential con-tent, people must be age 18 orolder to attend. Tickets withappetizers are $15 in advanceor $20 at the door.

Dueling Pianos returns tothe Patriot Club, March 25, at 7p.m. The night of music andcomedy features standard popfair from classic rock torhythm and blues. Ticket withappetizers are $13 in advanceor $15 at the door. For thoseinterested in attending bothevents, get a combination tick-et for $25 at Adventure Travelin Bldg. 4700. For more ticketinformation, call AdventureTravel at 580-250-4040.

Magic classes, showKeith Coast will bring his

School of Magic to LawtonPublic Library, 110 SW 4th St.,March 17 and 18. The schoolconsists of three magic work-shops March 17, from 10 a.m.to noon and 2-4 p.m., andMarch 18, from 10 a.m. to noonfor youths ages 6-18 and amagic show.Tickets are $10 foreach class or $25 for all threewith free entry to the magicshow. Magic show tickets are$7 and open to all ages. Formore information or to register,visit www.keithcoast.com.

Challenge/Fun runThe 30th Air Defense

Artillery Brigade and DoleseDelivers present the QuarryChallenge run/walk April 1, at9 a.m. at the Richard’s SpurQuarry, 375 Dolese Road inElgin. Cost is $30 for the timed5K and 8K; and $20 for the funrun/walk. Preregister online atsill.armymwr.com. On-site reg-istration will be from 7-9 a.m.along with bag pickup.Therewill be awards for the besttimes, and displays of quarryequipment, and free overlooktours. No alcohol, coolers orpets. For more information, callthe Fort Sill Sports Office at580-442-2489/2526.

Local theaterLawton Community

Theatre’s season continueswith “Driving Miss Daisy,”April14-23 and the season finale,“Young Frankenstein,”June 16-25 at the John DenneyPlayhouse, 1316 NW Bell. Formore information, email direc-tor@lct-ok.org or call 580-355-1600.

Cameron concertsAll concerts listed here are in

the University Theatre, 2800West Gore Blvd. in Lawton.Unless otherwise noted, call580-581-2346 for ticket pricesor more information.

The CCaammeerroonn CCiivviiccSSyymmpphhoonnyy will perform March6 at 7:30 p.m.

A CCaammeerroonn UUnniivveerrssiittyyPPeerrccuussssiioonn EEnnsseemmbbllee free con-cert is March 30 at 7:30 p.m.Special guest is Dr. IvanTrevino. For more informationon ensemble events, call Dr.Jim Lambert at 580-581-2807.

Cameron theater““SSoouutthh PPaacciiffiicc,,”” April 20-22

at 7:30 p.m. and April 23 at 2p.m., presents the music ofRichard Rodgers and OscarHammerstein II. The PulitzerPrize winner is set on a PacificIsland paradise during WorldWar II and tells two love storiesthat must overcome prejudice.

Museum hoursLooking for something to do

without burning a lot of gas?Fort Sill has a variety of muse-ums and related facilities withinteresting artifacts frombygone years.

The Army Air DefenseArtillery Training Support,Technology Preservation Faci-lity is open in Bldgs. 1505 and1506 Bateman Road here.Hours are Tuesdays throughSaturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Formore info, call 580-442-0424.

The Fort Sill NationalHistoric Landmark Museum isopen Tuesdays throughSaturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.For further info, call 580-442-5123. The Army Field ArtilleryMuseum is open Tuesdaysthrough Saturdays from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Call 580-442-1819 formore information.

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Twenty-seven field artil-lery spouses were inductedinto the Honorable Order ofMolly Pitcher at the 434thField Artillery Brigade ballat the Hilton Garden Inn inLawton, Feb. 24.

The review board lookedat a variety of criteria,such as volunteer andcommunity outreach ef-forts of those who havebeen nominated.

“For me, receiving theMolly Pitcher Award is anhonor. I’ve supported myhusband throughout hiscareer and through multipledeployments. I will continueto support him, his unit, andthe families in the unit,”saidJessica Gill.

The 27 inducted wereRachel Adair, Kaci Bennett,Elizabeth Caslen, NicoleDorman, Amanda Dupont,Heather Gengler, JessicaGill, Erica Henson, SarahKline, Natalya Kneefel,Vanessa Lang, CrystalLewis, Sarah Lewman,Briana Meraz, JeaneseNoland, Jennifer Ortiz,Jasmine Pena, TiffanyPfhalert, Jessica Pickering,

Kimberly Pittman, LydiaRedmond, Xienia Rodrig-uez, Guadalupe Seeker,Vanessa Soto, DanielleSteppe, Jessica Sulaj, KeriTeufel, and Amanda Theus.

The award’s origins dateback to the RevolutionaryWar when the wives ofSoldiers accompanied theirhusbands into battle. Thesewomen would be on hand tohelp in whatever way need-ed — whether to bandagewounds, prepare meals, orjust hold things together atcamp.

When her husband, JohnHays, enlisted as a gunner inthe Continental Army,Pitcher followed him to thefield during the PhiladelphiaCampaign, which includedthe Battle on Monmouthfought in Freehold, N.J., inJune 1778.

On a particularly hot day,Molly started making tripsto a nearby spring to bringwater for the Soldiers todrink and splash on theircannons to keep the barrelscool. She made countlesstrips back and forth, earningher the nickname “MollyPitcher.”

But her efforts to supportand revive her husband’s

unit far exceeded just bring-ing them water.

When she saw her hus-band collapse at his cannon,she took his place, manningthe weapon throughout theremainder of the battle untilthe colonists achieved victo-ry.

Because of her actionsthat day, the legend of MollyPitcher became an enduringsymbol of the women whohelped contribute to theAmerican revolution.

For surpassing expecta-tions of how women sup-ported his army and for dis-playing exceptional courageand determination duringthe Battle on Monmouth,Gen. George Washingtonissued a warrant recogniz-ing Pitcher as a noncommis-sioned officer.

Today, instead of follow-ing their spouses into battle,spouses are awarded theMolly Pitcher Award fortheir contributions to thefield artillery community.Also, the Honorable Orderof Molly Pitcher recognizesthe voluntary efforts of indi-viduals who have con-tributed in a significant wayto the field artillery commu-nity.

Molly Pitcher recipients stand with their spouses and a ceremonial glass of grog. Theawardees were presented with a Molly Pitcher medal and certificates that read, in part,“The following ladies have been gathered to the fold and fully initiated into the solemnmysteries of the traditional sisterhood whose voluntary contributions perpetuate theessence and significance of Molly Pitcher.”

Myarmyonesource.com is a handy resource to see all volunteer opportunities at FortSill and in surrounding communities. It might not lead to a Molly Pitcher Award, butthen is that really the point? Isn’t it about making a difference and contributing? Formore information, call the Army Volunteer Corps program manager at 580-442-4682.

Products and services advertised in this publication are not endorsed by the Department of Defense, Army, or Fort Sill.

If you read the “WildSide,” you may remember Irecently wrote about buffa-lo that find (or make) holesin the fence and visit FortSill. At that time we hadtwo mature bulls wander-ing around in Huntingareas I1 and J3.

They hadn’t caused any damage, but oneof them had been known to charge aNatural Resources truck upon occasion.

We watched them carefully for a chanceto get them up close to the WichitaMountains Wildlife Refuge fence.

With the use of some alfalfa cubes and afew flakes of alfalfa hay, Mark Conklinmanaged to convince them to start spend-ing more time near that fence.

They also stopped charging the trucksince it seemed to be the source of somegood easy-to-find food.

We made an attempt to lead them backacross the refuge fence two weeks ago, butthey weren’t in an area where we coulddrive the truck right next to the fence.

They would stand close to the hole cut inthe fence but wouldn’t go back into therefuge.

Nor were they ready to be herdedthrough the gap.

Believe me when a buffalo bull isn’t inthe mood to be herded, two or three verycautious biologists on foot aren’t going tochange its minds.

Last week on President’s Day, Conklinfound them up close to the fence.

Once again he managed to get them tofollow the truck up to the end of BlueBeaver Road, which gets very close to thefence.

He left them feeding on some cubes andmade a hasty trip back to Apache Gate,onto the refuge and across the fence fromwhere he had left them.

Using his wire cutters, Conklin openeda temporary hole in the fence, spread outsome more cubes and flakes of alfalfa hayand one of the bulls ambled back home.

After a little more waiting his buddyjoined him.

Only problem is that Conklin still had toget back to the hole and close it to keepthem off Fort Sill.

The bulls finally moved away and hewired it back up and all was well with thetwo big bulls returned home.

There is still a slight concern as therewere three bulls on Fort Sill at one timeearlier this year.

Hopefully, one of them found his ownway back. If not, don’t be surprised if yourun into it hidden back in the mountainssomewhere. If you see him, give us a calland we’ll send someone to try and con-vince him to leave.

Besides these behemoths, other animalshave caused a few problems lately.

As the weather warms there will be moreanimal movement. Sometimes that meanswithin the cantonment area.

Remember that we live in SouthwestOklahoma so wildlife is all around.

This time of year there will be moreskunks, possums, and raccoons nosingabout trying to find easy meals such as catfood or dog food that is left outside.Fortunately, pest management will trap andremove these critters from some areas.

If you are just starting to use FortSill range lands for the first time, Iwant to point out that everyone whouses this acreage for recreation isrequired to take the Sportsmen SafetyClass.

The next chance for anyone whoneeds to take the class is March 4, at9 a.m. in the Natural Resources class-room in Building 1465.

A little later, March 13, we’ll have a6 p.m. class for those people who pre-fer to contemplate the wonders ofnature and learn in the evening.

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2 BDRM. trailer, US Hwy277, Fletcher. No Pets.580-512-1368.

Manufactured Homes/ Rent 295

Central Storage Down-town SW D 355-7752.Inside units, 24hr access.5x10 $35, 10x10 $70

Storage Rentals 290

ELGIN SCHOOLS, 3bdrm., 1.5 ba., $850/$850. 580-492-6868or 405-834-6773.

CACHE 2 bdrm., house,C HA , $ 5 0 0 / $ 5 0 0 .512-2546, 429-3723.

3 06 H I L L S I D E RD ,Edgewater Park South,Apache, OK. 2 bdrm., 1ba., new carpet, newpaint, lg. yard, close tothe lake, Elgin District,$650. 580-588-3633,580-678-8593.

Out of Town Rentals 285

RENT HOUSES: 2, 3,4 bdrm., pets al-lowed, Section 8 OK1301 W. Gore580-919-8725.

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LOOKing for clean,quality Dream homes. 2,3 & 4 bedrooms $550 to$1,750 month. CapuccioDream Homes Realty2801 SW Lee Blvd5 8 0 - 3 5 3 - 7 3 2 6 o rCapucciodreamhomes.com. Offering $rent spe-cials including 50% off1st months rent on selecthomes. Open Mon-Sat!

LG. 3 BDRM., CHA, Sec-tion 8 welcome. $725/$400. 580-284-2585.

EXTRA NICE 3 bdrm.,CHA, range, carpet.248-4987/284-5300.

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CLEAN 2 bdrm., appls.,$750/$300, fence, gar.,bills pd. 704-0644.

6415 NW COMPASS,sell $75,000, or rent$650. 580-678-2854.

6411 NW BIRCH, large 2bdrm., 2 full ba., 1 cargar., lg fenced yard, incul de sac. $550/$550.536-4466, 536-4940.

5334 NW Cherry, verynice 3 bdrm., 1.5 ba., 1car gar., CHA, fenced,$675/$400. 357-4191.

2 BDRM., CHA, extranice, small, clean house,1503 NW Euclid, $450.Sr. discount. 591-2603.

2 & 3 BDRM. mobilehomes for rent. Section 8okay. 580-917-2467.

1602 NW WILLIAMS, 3bdrm., close to Post,$500/ $250. 536-5116.

1, 2, 3 & 4 BDRM RENT-ALS, with CHA, avail.now. Call 355-4545,351-7787.

109 LAKEVIEW DR., 3bdrm., 2 ba., $1000/$1000. 580-678-2854.

Unfurnished Houses 275

WOODLAND ARMSAPTS.

lg. apts, 1-2 bdrm.,$375-$475. 2107 NW38th. 580-483-6635.Ask about our Move InSpecials. Laundry OnSite. Military Discounts.

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Lawton Correctional Facility 8607 SE Flower Mound Road, Lawton, OK

Former Military with VA Education Benefits may now be eligible for additional funding with Correctional Officer positions

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*Qualifications: • At least 20 years of age • High School Diploma or equivalent • Valid Driver’s license • Work experience in a correctional setting preferred

GEO employs to p- notch talent and promotes safety, diversity and inclusion.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

• Recreation Specialist • Case Manager • Academic Instructor

• Correctional Officer*$12/hour

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Evening Janitorial work.Must be able to passbackground and drugtest.Call 9407232337Salary Based+ weeklybonus/6 days

Bartender/WaitressApply at Chele´s10 AM - 6 PM

609 SW Sheridan Road.

AMERICAN PHOENIXINC. is accepting ap-plications for a full timemaintenance tech. Weare looking for someonewith experience in bldg.m a i n t e n a n c e a n dgrounds, fabrication,welding, electronics, andelectrical background.Applicant must also beresponsible for the repairof plant equip. Must beable to be on call whenneeded. Must have avalid driver´s license andhave own transportationand be willing to workovertime if neeed. Infinterested come to 5201SW 11th St., Lawton, OK.No phone calls please.

Alternative Business isseeking assistant man-ager, full time, apply inperson at 605 WestGore Blvd., Suite 9D. Nophone calls.

A & G AUTO SALES isnow hiring mechanics.Must have exp. & owntools. Apply in person, nophone calls please, 1802SW Lee Blvd.

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LEARN TO FLYChattanooga Airport.Tim, 580-678-9999.

Instruction 330

Notice of Intent to BidRehab i l i ta t ion andConstruction Contracts

ForThe Comanche Nation

Housing Authority

The Comanche NationH o u s i n g A u t h o r i t y(CNHA), Lawton, Okla-homa will be solicitingbids in the next year onhousing rehabilitationand/or new constructionwork. Contractors in thefields of plumbing, HVAC,electrical, concrete, septicsystems, framing androofing may be solicited.T he i n t e n t o f t h i sannouncement is to iden-tify qualified Indian-owned contractors thatmay be interested in bid-ding on future work. Allinterested Indian-ownedcontractors will be placedon a list for use in futuresolicitations. Interestedcontractors may provideCNHA with a Statementof Intent to respond tofuture Invitation for Bid(IFB) or Request for Pro-posals (RFP). Contractorsmust be bondable andmust provide requiredinsurance documentationas well as Contractor´sLicense.

For a detailed list ofrequirements, interestedfirms may contact theComanche Nation Hous-i n g A u t h o r i t y a t580-357-4956. The clos-ing date for acceptingthe letter of intent isMarch 14th, 2017 at theclose of business, 5:00 pmCST.

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WANTED Experienced Personnel to Instruct Air Defense

Artillery Courses * Immediate Opening:

- 14E - 6 years as 14E. Alternate experience: 14T Master Gunner or 140E

* Pending Openings: - 14G - 4 years as 14G. Alternate

experience 14J or 140A - 14H - 4 years as 14H. Alternate

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Looking for a job? Check out the Employment section of the Lawton Constitution

Simer Pallet in Chickashais looking for workers.Exp. preferred but notreq. Contact Joann @405-224-8583.

Open Labor position forFoundation Repair Com-pany. Must be willing totravel, pass backgroundcheck and have driverslicense. Pay $10-$15 hrdepending on exper-ience. Position openi m m e d i a t e l y . C a l l940-781-4995 to apply.

OPENINGS for poolcleaners, techs, andconstruction. Valid dri-ver´s lic. & drug test req.Apply in person, SplashPools, 249 E. Gore.

NOW HIRING AccountManager s . S ta r t i ng$12.50 per hour. Musthave clean driving rec-ord, be able to pass drugscreen, and lift 50 lbs.without assistance. Applyin person, Rent 1st, 1320NW Sheridan Rd.

MEERS STORE &RESTAURANT,NOW HIRING

EXPERIENCED COOKAND COOK HELPER.

No Phone Calls.Apply in person.

THE MEERS STORE &RESTAURANT

11⁄2 MILES NORTHOF THE WILDLIFEREFUGE ON HWY

115 IN MEERS, OK.

LUCKINBILL Utility Di-vision currently seekingexperienced laborers.Application available atLuckinbill, 605 SE 2nd St.,Lawton, OK

FULL TIMECOMMERCIAL

WASHER AND DRYERTECHNICIAN

Pays $20 an hr. plusmedical benefits and401K plan. We are cur-rently seeking a skilled,reliable and diligent Ser-vice Technician to join ourteam. Primary respon-sibilities include: SERVICEEQUIPMENT, Repair, In-stall and test commercialwashers and dryers.Responsible for coordina-tion at satellite locationsin the US. PARTS ORDER-ING: Efficiently andeffectively order partsand keep track of allcompany related expen-ditures. Requirements in-clude: Valid driver´s li-cense with satisfactorydriving record. Exper-ience in commercialappliance repair. Abilityto lift up to 75 lbs. Suc-cessfully complete a pre-employment drug screenand criminal backgroundcheck. Please email re-sume or brief descriptionof job history and contactinformation to: apply@wastesolutionsllc.com ormail to: P.O. Box 474,Lawton, OK 73502.

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Full time Medical Assis-tant position available.Experience in healthcareand previous employersreferences required.Please email resume tonhdoctors@gmail.com orFax to 580-248-1108

Dental Assistant neededfor a busy, establisheddental office. We arelooking for a high quality,m o t i v a t e d ; c a r e e rminded goal-achievingteam player. Experienceis a plus but not neces-sary. Applicants must bef r i e n d l y , h i g h l y -organized, possess ex-cellent communicationskills, comprehensive com-puter skills and a genuineability to deliver excep-tional customer service.Please bring resume to5103 NW Cache Road.No phone calls.

Certified Nursing Aide(CNA)

or Certified MedicationAide (CMA)

Brookridge RetirementCommunity is seeking aqualified CNA or CMA. Ifyou feel you meet theabove qualificationsor wish to explore thisopportunity in moredetail, please come to:7802 NW Quanah

Parker Trailway,to fill out an application.

NO PHONE CALLS!

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T H E T O W N O FINDIAHOMA is takingappl icat ions for anexperienced water/waste water superinten-dent for a part time posi-tion. Applicants mustpossess class D licenses.Working approximately20-25 hrs. per week,f lex ib le schedu le .Resumes will be taken un-til job is filled. For moreinformation contact thet o w n o f f i c e a t(580)246-3572.

ADJUNCT FACULTY--Upper Iowa UniversityFort Sill Center is seekingadjunct faculty for itsBusiness, English, Math,Humanities and SocialScience departments.Immediate need forAccounting instructor forterm beginning May 8,a n d B u s i n e s s L awinstructor for term begin-ning July 3. Master´s de-gree required. Eveningclasses taught in 8-weekterms tailored to needs ofadult learners. Sendresumes to the CenterDirector at hallt23@uiu.edu. For more informa-tion, call 580-595-9338.

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SUTHERLAND LUMBERnow taking applicationsfor Cashier for Spring.Retail experience pre-ferred. Pay based onlevel of experience. Ap-ply in person, 1011 SE1st. St., Lawton.

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$0 EST., AN AFFORDABLEFence: unbeatable prices, 5yr. warr. 14 yrs exp., lic. &insured. 580-585-0091.

Fencing

GARAGE Door RepairCommercial, Residential.Sales. Redneck Door Co.580-284-1913

BEST PRICE: Garagedoors & openers, privacyfences, painting, houserepairs. 580-514-2647.

Doors

SCOTT´S CONCRETE.Years exp. All types.Specializing in small jobs.405-779-4293.

NIETO CONCRETE, LLC.20 yrs. exp. Patio,sidewalks, driveways.Concrete-Stamp- HardStamp. 580-730-4233.Insured.

LOGAN CONCRETECONSTRUCTION

33 yrs. experience, alltypes. Licensed & Insured.580-284-6102.

Concrete

SPRING CLEANING, resi-dential, move in/moveout, organize. 291-2874.

Cleaning Service

Lee´s Floor Covering In-s ta l la t ion , measure ,pickup, install carpet,vinyl, laminate, tile. 2711Lee Blvd. 583-8208.

Carpet/ Flooring

MARK´S APPLIANCE INC.Mon.-Fri., 9-5, Sat., 10-2.Servicing most homemakes & models, since2001. 512-6699.

Appliance Repair

B USINESS AND S ERVICE D IRECTORY

357-9545 Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

3 Lines - $ 4.50 once per month. Each additional line is $ 1.50

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Looking for a TV or a Stereo? Check out the Mechandise section of the Lawton Constitution classified.

GREAT OPPORTUNITYfor a CDL. $500 Sign OnBonus. 580-695-6543.

Class A CDL OTR Driversneeded. 40cpm loadedand empty Home mostweekends. Dry box vansNo hazmat. Must have 2years verifiable drivingexper ience. ContactJoann @405-224-8583.

Drivers 385

VICTORYHOME HEALTHAND HOSPICE

We are seeking a Regis-tered Nurse in theCarnegie/Elgin area.Victory offers a familyfriendly work environ-ment with an excellentbenefit package which in-cludes: Competitive sal-ary, Medical/Dental/LifeInsurance, Vacation, sickleave, other optionalbenefits and a 1,000.00dollar sign-on bonus. Ap-plicants must have:

OklahomaNursing License.

Must haveVictory´s values:

Committed to Caring,Dedicated to Teamwork,

Steadfast in Integrity.I f i n t e r e s t e d c a l l

580-492-6166 orapply in person at104 Thoma Drive,

Elgin, OK.

LAWTON SURGICALARTS is now acceptingapplications for full timeOral Surgery Assistant/fron office reeceptionist.Experience preferred.Please bring resume inperson to: 3617 W. GoreBlvd., Ste. B, Lawton, OK73505.

HOME HEALTH: RNs,LPNs, HHA. Part time &PRN. 580-351-2273.

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Grass Kickerz, tilling,mowing, edging, pruning,free est. 580-695-5941.

Full Service Lawn Main-tenance. Marco’s Lawn &L a n d s c a p e . C a l l580-695-4977

Lawn Care

HANDYMAN´SHandyman. One call doesit all! Screens, Windows,Doors, Cabinets, Painting,Roofing, Drywall, Tile,Fencing, Hauling, Lawncare. Free est. Call704-0229.

HANDYMAN-qua l i t ywork, affordable. Treeremoval. 580-583-4946.

Handyman

GOLDEN RULE:Seamless Gutter, LLC.Free Est. 512-2966.

D & B Gutter LLC5´´, 6´´ SeamlessInsured, Free est.580-678-8898.

Guttering

GOLDSTARRCONSTRUCTION

Lifting, leveling houses,buildings. 32 yrs. exp.,536-4466 or 917-0057.

Foundation Repair

FIREWOOD$60 A RICK678-2599.

Firewood

BESTBUILT Fencing, resi-dent ial , commerc ial .512-3672, 248-3381.Free est.

Fencing

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QUEEN sleigh bed, cherrywood, new matress new,$350 OBO. Keurig, $60obo.. 580-569-7145.

COUCH AND loveseat,black leather, $100 fort h e p a i r . C a l l580-574-5606.

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Classified AdvertisingDepartment offers Norefunds or rain checksfor Garage Sale adsaffected by inclement

weather.swoknews.com

STORE CLOSINGAntique Adventures,811 SW A Ave.,

SPECIAL SALETues.-Sat., 10-4

73501 450

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DRIVERS: Excellent Pay & Benefits!

100% pd. Med Options CDL A or B haz & tank.

Min. 1 yr. exp EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Sun Coast: 855-347-9590

Hazmat Drivers wanted 3years driving Experiencerequired and Clean MVR.Off Holidays and week-ends, home 90% of nightsApply 801 SE 2nd Street(580)699-3800

Drivers 385

REMODELING? Dem-olition? Don´t put yourfamily´s health at risk.Test for asbestos inflooring, ceiling & insula-tion. Low rates for asbes-tos inspections & testing.S & G Asbestos InspectionService, 580-704-9099.

REMODELING- Bathroomsare our speciality, alsokitchens, exteriors, tiling,wood floors and muchmore. Free Est., J RDRAKE CONSTRUCTIONLLC. 580-280-2855.

Remodeling

KEN Shannon´s Plumbing,drain cleaning & repair,5 8 0 - 2 1 5 - 2 9 2 0 o r405-760-1435.

Plumbing

MORALES Painting andRemodeling. Free Est.580-339-2976.

Biby Paint & RemodelHonest affordable pro-fessional residential res-torations since 1983.Steve Biby 574-0015

A TO Z Painting, drywallrepair, faux finishing.Reasonable prices. CallJerry, 580-591-0351.

ARC PAINTING and RainGutters. Free Estimates.Call 580-483-2716.

Painting

THE TRIM MAN, lawn ser-vice, cleanup and treetrimming. 591-3315.

$O EST. Grass Man´sLawn Service. Quick,efficient, affordable.Call 580-695-0952.

Lawn Care

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PARACORD, all colors,flags, knives, Ghillie suit,ammo boxes. Carl´s Mili-tary Surplus, 2615 NWSheridan. 353-3100.

MCCLUNG ConstructionHouse & Trailer Movingand leve l ing- t ra i lerskirting, concrete work,m u c h m o r e . J i m512-0981.

CASH PAID for gift cardsor certificates. ActionPawn, 905 SW 11th.

´10 Kubota Tractor withimplements. 24´ roundabove ground pool.580-574-5091.

Miscellaneous 575

PET CREMATION atRainbow Bridge.1386 SE 1st. St.,

Lawton, OK 73501580-351-8280.

Pet Services/ Supplies 560

NOTICE: The City of Law-ton requires a Breeding/Advertising/ Transfer(BAT) permit number in-cluded in unaltered petadvertisements distrib-uted within the Lawtoncity limit. For informationcall the Animal WelfareDivision, 581-3219.

JACK RUSSELL puppies,shot s , vet checked.5 8 0 - 4 8 0 - 5 6 9 2 o r580-301-0253.

Pets - Lawton 550

MAYTAG elec. dryer,Kenmore washer, $160for set; 2 window ACunits, $100 ea. Call580-510-9790.

MALT´S QUALITY APPLS.811 SW LEE, 355-7514Good used appliances.

LG Washer & Dryer; re-tailed for $2100; set isyours for $1,000 Call580-574-3459

Appliances 545

PRE-K to College580-351-9100

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Tutoring

F & W TREE SER.353-2993 FREE EST60´ BUCKET TRUCK,STUMP GRINDER,

CHIPPER. INSURED. ESTLAWTON 1985

BUDGET TREE SERVICE;Tree Trimming and Re-moval. Licensed and In-sured; Free Estimates.Credit Cards Accepted.678-2599.

Tree Service

REPAIRS: floors, ramps,lights, and painting.Crows, 580-357-2208.

Trailer Repair

LOADER, box blade,mower. Call Chase,580-695-8140.

Tractor Work

Concrete Storm Shelters10X10, $6995. Rated#1. 512-2959.

Storm Shelters

GAROLD´S Siding &Windows. Installation &repair. 25 yrs. exper-ience. 580-620-9205.

Siding

SUPERIOR ROOFING byAll Pro. Free Est. Roofreplacements and Re-p a i r s . S t a t e R e g .#80002459. Licensed &Insured. 580-704-4444.

Roofing

Sky Home Improvements.BEST PRICES.

580-215-2937

Remodeling

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´81 EL CAMINO SuperSport, 5.7, 305 ci, withrebuilt 350 trans. withshift kit. 580-695-1043.

Classic Cars 730

´09 TOYOTA Highlander,silver, 136k, 1 owner,$11,500. 574-6513.

Pickups/ Vans Sport Utilities 725

2012 HD ROAD GLIDE,low mi., 2 many xtras tolist, $17,000 for pack-age! Text for pics580-284-5152.

2006 HARLEY HeritageClassice, 9500 mi. Ga-rage kept. Skulled out.No Rides. $10,000.580-512-1997.

1993 GL 1500 Aspen-cade, lots of extras,$4500 . Mu s t S e l l .580-695-4848.

´07 HARLEY ElectraGlide, exc. cond., manyext ras , 14k mi le s . ,$8900. 580-704-7149.

‘02 1800 Honda Goldwing, new tires, brakeshelmets. many extras.A s k i n g $ 7 8 0 0 .580-482-2293

Motorcycles & Accessories 700

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FOR RENT: RV Lots, logcabin, boat stalls by

L a k e L a w t o n k a .580-529-2425.

2012 POLARIS 900XP 4dr. Razor, $2700 top,stereo, windshield, sparetire & carrier, metaldoors, 600 mi., $11,000.Call 529-2715.

´16 Surveyor , 32´ ,fiberglass, 2 slides, $25Kobo. 405-503-9384

´10 34 FT. Forest RiverClass C motor home, exc.cond., 2 slides, generator,stored inside, new tires &b a t t e r y , 3 3 k m i . ,$ 5 5 , 0 0 0 O B O .536-2044.

Recreational Vehicles 635

RC GUNSAR15 & 1911 partsCall 580-647-7183

Guns 620

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WANT TO BUYUn i t ed S ta t e s andForeign Stamp collections.Call 443-956-1558.

HANDICAP person wantsto buy above groundpool slide.

Call 875-3103.

Want To Buy 590

USED Mobile Homes,newly remodeled, mustbe moved. 248-4940 or458-7978.

TALL KITCHEN table with6 chairs, $400; 7 ft. barstyle pool table &a c c e s s . , $ 7 0 0 .580-695-3259.

Miscellaneous 575