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TODAY369th AG Bn. Change of ResponsibilityCommand Sgt. Maj. Bernadette Phillips will relinquish responsibility of the 369th Adjutant General Battalion in a change of responsibility ��

OCT. 12Lego Club at the Library2-3 p.m., Thomas Lee Hall Library. The library has the Lego bricks, you bring the creativity.

OCT. 17Hiring Our Heroes job fair10:30 a.m., Solomon Center, with a professional Employment Workshop beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Columbia Chamber, the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Services, the South Carolina Committee of the Employer Support for Guard and Reserve, the American Legion, SC DEW, SC Works, NBC News and other local partners. Over 80 employers are scheduled to attend. Job seekers are highly encouraged to register at www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fort-jackson-hiring-fair.

Investment Basics Seminar11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 9810 Lee Road, Rm. 119. Investment basics seminar will cover

everything from investment stock options (stock, mutual funds, bonds, etc.), investment pyramid, investment basics (the rule of 72, dividend reinvestment program and individual retirement accounts) and no load versus load funds. This is a great way to broaden your knowledge of investing and have your unanswered questions answered for free.

OCT. 21Domestic Violence Bike-A-Thonand ZUMBA Floorshow10 a.m.-p.m., Solomon Center. Register by calling Pam Long, FMWR at 751-3700 or Annette McLeod, ACS at 751-6325.

OCT. 27Finance School Change of Commandant9 a.m. Victory Field. The U.S. Army Financial Management School will conduct a change of commandant ceremony between Col. Eric F. Zellars and Col.l Richard J. Hoerner at 9 a.m. at Victory Field.

NOV. 7Maude Lecture SeriesThe Maude Lecture Series that was postponed on Sept. 12 has been rescheduled for 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Solomon Center. Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander,

is scheduled to speak to unit leaders and human resources professionals about quality leadership.

WINTER SPORTSWinter BasketballRegistration ends Nov. 17. Ages 3-4, $25. Ages 5-15, $45

Winter CheerleadingRegistration ends Nov. 17. Ages 3-4, $25 and ages 5-13, $45

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ON THE COVERAttendees hold

electric candles as they reflect on

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Vigil at the Main Post Chapel.

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A momentof prayerMembers of the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School and others in the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Center hud-dle around the flagpole to hold a vigil for those killed in the Las Vegas shooting.

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Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander, speaks with Dan Ahern, director of the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, moments before the start of the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign at the Fort Jackson Golf Course Sept. 29.

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Chip Martin, the operations officer for the Sol-dier Support Institute, introduces Clyde Penn, the keynote speaker at the kickoff ceremony to start the 2017 Combined Federal Campaign at the Fort Jackson Golf Course Sept. 29.

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By 1ST LT. TRACCI DORGANSouth Carolina National Guard

Approximately 150 Engineer Soldiers and 60 vehi-cles from the South Carolina Army National Guard are heading to Puerto Rico to assist in recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria.

The Engineers are part of a multi-state Engineer Task force comprised of Soldiers from North Carolina, Louisiana and New York Army National Guard. They will assist in clearing roads and reaching areas cut off from the storm as well as clearing debris and getting infrastructure restored.

The South Carolina Soldiers are assigned to the ''��|��}� ��~�� |��#South Carolina and the 178th Engineer Battalion in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The multi-state Engineer Task Force will be comprised of approximately 750 Soldiers and will bring equipment capabilities such as bulldozers, front-end loaders, dump trucks and chain saws.

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Spc. Lachanda Jackson, a construction engineer assigned to the 178th Engineer Battalion, South Carolina Army National Guard, unloads heavy equipment for transport to Puerto Rico at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. S.C. Sept. 29. Engineers from South Carolina are being sent to help Puerto Rico with recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria devastated the island.

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S.C. National Guard supportsrecovery efforts in Puerto Rico

Soldiers assigned to the 178th Engineer Battalion, South Carolina Army National Guard, stage heavy equipment for transport to Puer-to Rico at McEntire Joint National Guard Base.

October 5, 2017 The Fort Jackson Leader

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A forcemultiplier

Above, Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jack-son commander, poses with the team that won the Jackson Cup in net division of the

first Commanding General’s Golf Tourna-ment Sept. 29 at the Fort Jackson Golf Course. Thirty-two teams comprised of

golfers from Fort Jackson and surrounding communities battled it out on the links to win

coveted trophies for the net and gross divi-sions. Right, Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander, tees off to begin the first Commanding General’s Golf Tourna-

ment Sept. 29. ‘Morale is a force multiplier,’ Johnson told the gathering. ‘Winning mat-

ters. In fact, it’s all about winning. That’s the only reason we’re here.’

IMA-IMCOM marks 15 yearsFrom staff reports

The U.S. Army Installation Management Command is one of the many success sto-ries of Army transformation. In an effort to standardize its garrisons, the Army created the Installation Management Agency on Oct. 1, 2002. Using an enterprise approach, IMA removed the burden of base support from 15 major commands. This brought uniformity of facilities and services to 184 installations, worldwide.

After proven success, the Army trans-formed the agency into the Installation Management Command, incorporating Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command.

Army garrisons are the platforms of readiness and resilience for Soldiers, Fami-lies, veterans, Gold Star families and civil-ians, complete with programs and services enhancing the mind, body, and spirit of those that always answer our nation’s call.

As part of the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 2005 all IMCOM elements relocated from Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and Crystal City and Alexandria, Virginia, to a single campus at Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, in Texas. This provided the opportunity to synchro-nize and integrate support to the more than 76,000 dedicated professionals who deliver installation services and facilities support every day.

On Nov. 1, 2016, IMCOM established three functionally-aligned Directorates, co-located with Forces Command (IM-COM-Readiness), Training and Doctrine Command (IMCOM-Training), and Army Material Command (IMCOM-Sustain-�� and improve mission command through unity of purpose, a smaller number of gar-risons to manage, and similar demograph-ics of communities. The Directorates solve functional challenges for garrison com-manders, coordinate IMCOM HQ support, drive/assess garrison execution of service delivery and are in support of senior com-manders.

The modern IMCOM formation also includes the two overseas IDs, IMCOM-|�� x"��"�<��# �� &�Army Environmental Command.

As the needs and resources of the Army change, the IMCOM team remain commit-ted to delivering installation services and sustaining facilities to enable a ready and resilient Army.


USARCENT takes a ride through historyBy SGT. MATT KUZERAU.S. Army Central

The strongest military in the world is engaged in suppress-ing an insurgency determined to kick out the invaders. The rag-tag insurgents have survived by hit and run tactics and wearing down the enemy. The year is not 2017, rather it is 1780, and the hard-pressed American patriots are struggling against the mighty British.

Back in the present, a group of soldiers from U.S. Army Central gather on what remains of the Battle of Camden, 29 Sep., in Camden. as part of the USARCENT Staff Ride to learn how our military ancestors came to win the independence of the Unit-ed States despite repeated hardships and losses.

The lessons began at the site of the British encamp-ment where the participants learned about the British strategy for the southern theater of the war. From there they continued on to several sites important to the battle.

“We went to Rugeley’s Mill where the American assembly area was, and then ended up at the site of the Battle of Camden,” said Bryan Hilferty of USARCENT’s Commander’s Initiatives Group. “The point of all of this for the headquarters is to look at the strategic and operational level of war.”

=�� Q�� -ticipants traced out how the battle unfolded by roleplaying as the two forces. They showed how the Continentals col-lapsed under the pressure of the well-trained British regulars, as they displayed how the battle unfolded.

The chance to meet and learn about the other participants was one of the most important take-a-ways from the day, as well as the lessons learned by the staff ride. In fact, building camaraderie was a stated goal of the staff ride.

“In the building that we work in everybody is compart-mentalized, and I have only met about a third of the people in this group,” said Lt. Col. Jared Wilson, future operations

planner, “and now I’m getting to know everyone else. So now when we go back to the cubicles we can rely more on these new relationships to get things done.”

The importance of building these relationships seems self-evident, yet it proved to also be a lesson learned for the his-tory of the Battle of Camden. Leaders, knowing almost noth-ing about each other or the mission showed its effect in the American loss at Camden. For USARCENT, this is a lesson taken to heart by its commander.

“I know that we’ve got some pretty talented people here

today. I know that the folks that make this organization run are here today,” said USARCENT’s commander, Lt. Gen. Michael Garrett. “You know the hardest part about leading is that the higher you go the harder it is to connect with the most important people in your formation, and I wanted to come here to connect with you.”

If the old saying is true ‘those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it’, then USARCENT’s staff ride shows how the organization and its people will not make the same mistakes.

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Col. Matthew Morton, left, chief of future operations for U.S. Army Central, speaks with headquarters staff members about the British strategy and movements leading up to the 1780 Battle of Camden. The staff are standing in what was the British encampment. The staff ride was part of the command’s ongo-ing Leader Professional Development program that ensures continuous growth amongst unit members.

Photo by SGT. MATT KUZARA

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of war.

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YOUR IMPACT THROUGHTHE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN The Combined Federal Campaign is an opportunity for Federal employees and retirees to give back and help those who need it most. Whether you care about veterans services, disaster relief, cancer research, or wildlife preservation, the CFC has a charity for whatever causes you want to support.

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$75 $250 $500covers the cost of a backpack and school supplies for three children in need.

Education Veterans

Medical Research

Animal Welfare

Disaster Relief

MilitarySupport

HealthCare

Arts and Culture

provides 2.5 hours of lab time for a technician conducting groundbreaking research on Alzheimer’s disease.

equips a technology room to connect troops serving overseas with loved ones back home.

plants 250 trees, recovering ��

covers the cost of one puppy adoption.

protects 25 children or pregnant women in Africa from malaria for four years.

provides pre-occupational online training for veterans entering the civilian workforce.

��for Haitian farmers who ��Hurricane Matthew.

funds a six-week preschool literacy program at the local library.

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Volunteers can go through the new portal and can “say I want to give one hour a month �� #��Q�� Q�separate organizations, Penn added.

He also explained that retirees have been able to donate in the past if they were federal employees, but now can donate as both.

Johnson called for Fort Jackson leaders to support the CFC because “it’s in our DNA to serve others. At the start of this is about giving. Leaders I ask to help lead us through this.”

CFC and the Army Emergency Relief cam-paigns are the “two times we are leaders in uni-form can actively lead our formations in giving like this.”

“You only have to look south to the hurri-cane zone to see that there are folks who have it much worse than all of us. I challenge you to lean in and make a difference to Fort Jackson, to our Army” and the nation, Johnson said.

For more information about donating con-tact your unit CFC representative.

Fort Jackson community members eat food after coming off the links at the Fort Jackson Gold Course Sept. 29 moments before the kickoff of the installation’s 2017 Combined Federal Campaign. This year’s campaign will be streamlined and feature online donations.


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Y�� ?�� [�� "�� # �� launched in October 1987, was meant to be an avenue �� Q��>� �� -mestic violence by raising awareness.

Fort Jackson is playing its part throughout October by dressing in purple and holding various events like a DVAM candlelight vigil Tuesday at the Main Post Chapel.

Col. Stephen Elder, Fort Jackson’s Garrison Com-��#�� -�� %�� -volved with it.”

The installation’s Family Advocacy Program, in ��;�� &�� #held the vigil to allow Fort Jackson community mem-�� Q�� someone.

Yakesha Means, a professional counselor who works with children, spoke about how she overcame the obstacles of a childhood of DV so others can ��Q��% �� Q��-lence,” said Kamala Henley, a victim advocate with FAP.

Before Means passionately spoke about growing up in a household wracked with DV, she played a 911 call from a child calling about an incident.

When Means was child she would wake up in the middle of the night hearing her mother calling her name and screaming for her father to stop hurting her. She walked in the bedroom and her father would stop and come over to the end of the bed and say to her, �/��% ��|Q��

Fort Jackson holds vigil for domestic violence survivors

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‘It allows us to heal’

Attendees hold electric candles as they reflect on domestic violence during Fort Jackson’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month Candlelight Vigil, Monday at the Main Post Chapel. Photo by ROBERT TIMMONS

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‘I became a soldier ...’ 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment

PFC. CHARLES DAMLER, 19Brownsburg, Indiana

“I’ve wanted to join the Army my entire life, so I could serve the greatest country in the world. I love my life, my country and the Army.”

“I had some expecta-tion of the Army before I joined based on what friends had told me, but the entire institution is so much greater than what I had expected. The camaraderie, the discipline, the hard work, and the challenge made the Army better than what I could have hoped for.”

“The hardest part for me was probably adapting and getting used to living with more than 60 other males. I thought I was good at working with people and learning about them to work as a team, but living here for 10 weeks vastly improved my abilities to lead and follow and work with others.”

“I am an 88M – Motor Transport Operator. For the most part I chose it because of its short AIT, so that I could return to school and ROTC in the spring.”

PVT. KEVIN VALLADORES,18Birmingham, Alabama

��factor for joining the Army were my two older broth-ers. They both joined the reserves and they would vividly describe how in-teresting the Army experi-ence was for them.”

“Since I had prior knowledge from my broth-ers, the Army was exactly how I thought it would be.”

“The most challenging obstacle of Basic Com-bat Training was adapting to the military life from the civilian life. Getting rid of all your customs and �� "

“My MOS is 88M, which is a truck driver. The rea-son behind my choice was also because my older brothers. They were both 88Ms. Since we are all limited to jobs due to colorblindness. They also said that they had a few experiences with their MOS that helped in my decision.”

PVT. ZHEN WARREN,19West Chicago, Illinois

“The strong military background I grew up ��most to join the Army. I also wanted to be able to keep up the tradition of serving both country and the world, as well as getting to be part of something bigger than myself.”

“When I joined the Army I knew it would be hard, but not nearly as hard as it was.”

“What I found most challenging about Basic Combat Training is the getting along with all the new people. This was the most challenging because to be asked to work hard as a team and become a Family … is a lot harder than I ever would have thought.”

“My MOS is 91D – Power Generation Equipment Repairer. I chose it because I enjoy working with my hands as well as being able to get training for a job I could possibly get in the civilian world.”

PVT. TIMOTHY NIXON, 17Baltimore

��by the honor of serving and the opportunities that are available during and after military service.”

“I was ready for the physical and mental chal-lenges that I’d have to endure.”

The most challeng-ing part of Basic Combat Training was “forming a group of individuals into an �� "

I’m a “74D – Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Specialist. It is my personal calling in life.”

“If I were to give advice to another trainee of my past self, it would be to focus on bringing together the platoon and growing together.”

PVT. NOEMI E. REYES, 18Riverside, California

“My patriotism for this country and wanting to be better than what I am ��#��Army.”

“The Army is what I thought it would be and even more disciplined than I thought.”

“The ruck marches were the most challenging part of Basic Combat Training for me.”

“My MOS is 92R – Parachute Rigger. I chose this because I wanted to be airborne and support the airborne units.”

“I am ready to serve my country to the best of my abilities and look forward to being a part of this na-tion’s great legacy.”

PVT. DAKOTA COOK,18Salt Lake City

“Members of the armed ��make something right. If they had to kill people or bring supplies the Army ��help. That’s why I joined – to help the people of the United States.”

“I always knew people in the Army were close. But you could never really know until you are actu-ally in. You truly become close with the people to your left and right because one day your life or theirs could be in your hands.”

I had trouble with the “sleeping cycle, because I never seemed to get enough sleep.”

“My MOS is 74D – Chemical, Biological, Radio-logical and Nuclear Specialist. I chose it because I ��%��&'*��will have a chance to do that.”

“I look forward to advancing my knowledge and skills within the Army.”

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Yakesha Means, the key-note speaker at the Fort Jackson Domestic Vio-lence Awareness Month Candlelight Vigil, speaks emotionally about her growing up with domes-tic violence. She said, ‘Each time we as sur-vivors tell our stories it allows us to heal.’


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Fort Jackson breaks groundon new elementary school


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Col. Stephen Elder, Fort Jackson’s Garrison Commander, speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pierce Terrace Elementary School Sept. 28 on Fort Jackson. The school is scheduled to open in 2019. Elder referred to the school as a ‘true testament to the outstanding partnerships’ the installation enjoys.

Gold shovels are used to break ground on the new Pierce Terrace Elementary School being built on Fort Jackson. The installation held a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 28. The school is scheduled to open in 2019.

The ‘total package’

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Accompanying Elder in breaking ground was Burk, Reiss; Dr. Judith Minor, DODEA Associate Director for Performance and Accountability; Ryan Poettker, Vice President of Project Management; and Aubriella Peek, a Pierce Terrace student.

<��% �� <�� led by Alan Denehy, Fort Jackson’s music teacher, in singing, “Ready for Our New School” and “We Want to Sing” at the event.

Minor, also the DODEA Americas Director for Student Excellence, called Fort Jackson a “total package” because of the “amazing students, talented staff, supportive parents, elite Garrison leadership and a committed command” that will help provide the “best 21st century school experience.”

“Ultimately this school will be a monument to DODEA’s and Fort Jackson’s commitment to provide the best education for our military children,” he said “Military families here and everywhere deserve no less.”

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From left, Aubriella Peek, Pierce Terrace student; school Principal Dr. Raymond Burk; Col. Stephen Elder, Garrison Commander; Dr. Judith Minor, DODEA Associate Director for Performance and Accountability, and DODEA Americas Direc-tor for Student Excel-lence; Ryan Poettker, Vice President of Project Management, and Kath-leen Reiss, South Caro-lina/Fort Stewart Com-munity Superintendent, break ground on the new Pierce Terrace Elemen-tary School Sept. 28.


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Photo by RAQUEL McDONALD

Septemberretirees

Family, friends and Soldiers gathered to honor 10 military retirees for their dedication to duty and honorable service to the nation, Sept. 26

at the post theater. Right, Post Commander Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson and Command Sgt.

Maj. Lamont Christian congratulate the month’s retirees: Maj. Derwin Bradley, Soldier Support Institute; Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Kounesk; Army

Training Center; 1st Sgt. Loman X. Evans, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment; 1st Sgt. Tracy

D. Samuel, 120th Adjutant General Battallion; Master Sgt. Mark W. Walters, USARCENT; Sgt.

First Class Carroll A. Jefferson, Forward Sup-port Company, 391st Engineer Battalion; Sgt.

First Class Eduardo Morales, Jr., Leader Train-ing Brigade; Staff Sgt. Gayland W. Higgins, 2nd

Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment; Staff Sgt. Bradley S. Carter, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry

Regiment; and Staff Sgt. Phillip M. Coates, Special Troops Battalion.

Childcare available at Hiring Our Heroes job fair

Child and Youth services is providing free childcare from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all military (Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve) families attending the Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair. Children will receive care at either the Solomon Center (limited number of spaces) or at the Hood Street or Lee Road Child De-velopment Centers. Families must be regis-tered for CYS no later than Oct. 13 and must make a reservation for care no later than noon �� _ ��Q� �� K^��`@�]K']��]K_@ ��%�� -istration or to receive care for the Job Fair.

NCOs graduate from Senior Leader Course

&�Q�� graduated from Financial Management Tech-nician Senior Leader Course during a cer-emony on Sept. 29 in the Soldier Support Institute Auditorium. These NCOs are now ready for their next assignments within the Financial Management tactical structure or Resource Management sections. Graduating

with honors were: Staff Sgt. Sahib J. Singh, the Distinguished Leadership Awardee, and Staff Sgt. Brian S. Oliver, the Commandant’s Best Leadership Essay Awardee.

Housing mayors needed on Fort Jackson

The Mayoral Council is looking for vol-unteers to serve as mayors for the Fort Jack-son Housing community. The purpose of the Housing Mayoral Program is to enhance the quality of life for the Families residing on the installation. Housing Mayors are volunteers who represent the community by presenting issues and concerns to Housing, Balfour Be-atty, and the Garrison Command.

The mayoral program provides a forum for residents to raise individual and/or collective concerns with regard to policies and condi-tions that affect the Fort Jackson community. Mayors attend post level meetings, partici-pate in housing award programs, and pro-vide suggestions for improving where they live and work. Mayors receive free childcare and volunteer hours while participating in Mayoral activities and are recognized by the Fort Jackson commander for their participa-

tion in the Mayoral Program. Join us as and be the voice for your community! Interested �� ?��%��/�� `@�`@_`�

Open enrollment for AG School credentialing program

The Adjutant General School is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for the Adjutant General School credentialing program. Open enrollment for the 4th quarter, ��'^`[/&�� &�� -nents may apply for this opportunity to par-ticipate in the credentialing program.

The purpose of the credentialing program is to provide professional self-development opportunities to affect Army human resourc-es and music through education of AG Sol-diers, as well as improve Soldiers’ private sector marketability during transition from the military. The program is being expanded to include a wider range of credentials that can positively affect AG Soldiers during their lifecycle. Additionally, credentialing oppor-tunities are now available to CMF/AOC 42 Army musicians. Visit the following link for

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Retired council seeks nominees

The Chief of Staff of the Army Retired Council is seeking nominees. Nominations are currently being taken for three council members to serve on the Chief of Staff Army Retired Soldier Council. The Council was �� *` ��Q�� &[�� advice and recommendations regarding vital issues and concerns of Retired Soldiers, sur-viving spouses and their Families.

They also provide the CSA an assessment of how current programs and initiatives may affect the retired community. For this year’s nominations, it is important to note that the �� requirements in order to adequately represent all retired Soldiers. This year’s selectees must ��

Another demographic requirement to be �� one retired Army Reserve Soldier. Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-397964

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Saluting this BCT cycle’s honoreesDRILL SERGEANTS OF THE CYCLE Photos by Nicholas Salcido

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“I am always so proud of our South Carolina Soldiers who are ready at a mo-ment’s notice to help our fellow neigh-bors in need, even hundreds or a thou-sand miles away,” said Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr., the adjutant general for South Carolina. “Our thoughts and prayers are with our neighbors in Puerto Rico whose homes and livelihoods were devastated by Hurricane Maria.”

This unit also supported the recovery

operations in South Carolina after Hur-��"� ��'^_�� South Carolina in 2015.

“Our engineers have done missions like this before and they are well pre-pared,” said 1st Lt. Thomas Kaiser, a platoon leader in the 178th Engineer Bat-talion, South Carolina Army National Guard. “We’ve seen it, we’ve helped here and we are looking forward to help-ing the people in Puerto Rico get through this.”

The Soldiers are prepared to oper-� � �� Q��in austere conditions and will be on the ground as long as needed which could be up to 60-days.

Staff Sgt.Blake AllenAlpha Company,1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment

Soldier Leader of the Cycle Pvt. Gavin Losh

Soldier of the Cycle Pvt. Kiana Dowling

HIGH BRMPvt. Ponther Cole

HIGH APFTPfc. Paige Maze

Staff Sgt.Marie PetoBravo Company,1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment

Soldier Leader of the Cycle Pvt. Aanika Sanga

Soldier of the Cycle Spc. Robert Morrow

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Staff Sgt.Lauren TeemerCharlie Company,1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment

Soldier Leader of the Cycle Pvt. Timothy Nixon

Soldier of the Cycle Pvt. Devin Vo

HIGH BRMPvt. Michale O’Dell

HIGH APFTPvt. Mark LacanlaleTEEMER

Staff Sgt.Jasmine MillerDelta Company,1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment

Soldier Leaderof the Cycle Pvt. Charles Damler

Soldier of the Cycle Pvt. Takareathia Rose

HIGH BRMPvt. Adrian Lamonte

HIGH APFTPvt. Dustin Payne

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Staff Sgt.Justin WarnerEcho Company,1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment

Soldier Leaderof the Cycle Pvt. Cole Janicki

Soldier ofthe Cycle Pvt. Noemi Reyes

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Staff Sgt.Samuel LopezCharlie Company,4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment

Soldier Leader of the Cycle Pvt. Emily Berkers

Soldier of the Cycle Pvt. Sage Lau

HIGH BRMPvt. Emily Berkers

HIGH APFTPvt. Marcos LopezLOPEZ

Leader Staff Reports

The Armed Forces Disciplinary Con-trol Board has deemed the following lo-cations off-limits to all Soldiers assigned to Fort Jackson. It is highly recommended that all retirees and Department of De-fense civilian employees stay away from the off-limits locations.

� Richland Terrace Apartments, 1212 Metze Rd., Columbia, SC 29210

� Darrell’s Place Bar, 1727 Percival Rd., Columbia, SC 29223

� Rumba VIP Night Club, 1745 Deck-er Blvd., Columbia, SC 29223

� Faces Lounge, 1709 Decker Blvd., Columbia, SC 29223

Military personnel observed in off-lim-its establishments are in violation of a law-ful general order and are subject to appre-hension for violation of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Conduct. Off- limits establishments are also prohibited from advertising on the installation. For more information contact the Directorate of Emergency Services at 751-1682.

Columbia areas deemed off-limits to Fort Jackson Soldiers, personnel

Spc. Marcus Robinson, a construction engineer assigned to the 178th Engineer Battalion, South Carolina Army National Guard, unloads heavy equipment for transport to Puerto Rico at McEntire Joint Na-tional Guard Base.

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MEDDAC continues FCC missionBy NICK SPINELLIMEDDAC FJ and NDMSPublic Information Officer

For nearly two weeks, the Army Medical Depart-ment Activity Fort Jackson has been continuing the Columbia Federal Coordination Center mission of receiving evacuees from areas affected by Hurricane Maria, such as the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. So far, more than 20 patients and attendants (such as family members) have arrived at the Columbia Metro-politan Airport and transported to local area hospitals.

“We met victory day one, when we declared we �� mission helping those in need,” said Col. Eric Ed-wards, Columbia FCC Director and MEDDAC com-mander.

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The Federal Coordination Center team awaits a pa-tient to be unloaded from an airplane to an ambu-lance for transport. The mission is a joint effort between the U.S. Army Medical Activity Depart-ment Fort Jackson, the South Carolina Forestry Commission, the South Carolina State Guard, and several other local, state, and federal agen-cies and organizations with additional support from regional facilities.

Photo by NICK SPINELLISee FCC: Page 22

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Photos by WALLACE McBRIDE

Rock��Dozens of people turned out Sept. 28 to participate an in interactive art project at the Thomas Lee Hall Li-brary. A shared project with the Di-rectorate of Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, artists of all ages were encouraged to paint rocks and leave them as gifts around post. The rocks are accompanied by a note asking for people who find them to post photos to the official ‘Fort Jackson Rocks Facebook’ group: www.facebook.com/pg/fortjacksonrocks

Spouses learn how to land federal jobAttendees at the Military Spouse Federal Employment Symposium listen as Sharon Green, a human resource specialist with the installation’s Civilian Per-sonnel Action Center, speaks about how to properly fill out an application on USAJOBS.gov Tuesday at the ACS Building. Army Community Service and CPAC will hold another symposium Oct. 10.



Fort Jackson’s Civilian Personnel Action Center employees offered military spouses three easy steps to land a federal job during the post’s Military Spouse Federal Spouse Employment Symposium Tuesday.

�� Q� �� -�� [�� &��Q�� give more information to the spouses applying for federal positions,” said Sharon Green, a hu-man resource specialist at CPAC. “As a former military spouse, it’s very important because you move basically every year or year and a half.

�&�� Q�� -mation on applying for federal and private jobs.”

/�� log on to USAJOBS.gov, the only place to apply for federal positions.

�� ;��second upload all the required documents into USAJOBS.gov� �� <[�

for Military Spouse Preference – Priority Place-ment Program, or MSP-PPP.

Barbara Martin, ACS Employment Readiness Program Manager, said it is important to create ��Q�� and accomplishments.” These should be targeted to the job skills questionnaire on USAJOBS.

“More is better in the federal resume,” said "�� #�� Y�� over 33 years of federal service.

Not having enough details in a resume can be a huge stumbling block to landing that dream job.

�� Q��%�� -rience level,” Green said. “We are looking for �� >��

�� ^ ��the Army Community Service Building on Lee Road. For more information or to register for the �� [�&� `@�@'@_�*]_^�@]@'or via email at [email protected].

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Sharon Green, with Fort Jackson’s Civilian Personnel Action Center, ex-plains how to navigate through the USAJOBS.gov website. She said it is imperative for applicants to make their federal resumes as in-depth as possible.

For nearly two weeks, the Army Medical Department Activity Fort Jackson has been continuing the Columbia Federal Coordination Center mission of receiv-ing evacuees from areas affected by Hurricane Maria. Above, an evacuee is evaluated by the FCC triage team.

Photo by NICK SPINELLI

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The Columbia FCC mission is being con-ducted under the auspices of the National Disaster Medical System and was initially a joint effort between MEDDAC, the South Carolina Forestry Commission, the Spartan-burg Hospital Emergency Response team, the South Carolina State Guard, and several other local, state, and federal agencies and organi-zations. As of Sept. 30, MEDDAC and U.S. Public Health Service became completely re-sponsible for the mission.

“We serve as a resource and provide as-sistance to local health authorities in assess-ing and monitoring the ongoing health and human services needs of medical evacuees and their families”, explained Lt. Tanesha Tutt, USPHS. “This includes working with the MEDDAC staff to update patient infor-mation in the Joint Patient Assessment and Tracking System and with our community

partners to ensure patients and their families are connected and have access to essential services needed to preserve their health and well-being, as well as establish some sense of normalcy.”

Currently, other FCC’s have been acti-vated in Atlanta; Shreveport, Louisiana; and Jackson, Mississippi. However, FCC Colum-�� Y�� Y�� FCC to be activated since the NDMS was es-tablished.

“This is history in the making, and I could not be prouder of the joint efforts of all the participating agencies that are making this mission successful,” Edwards said. “Our nation, the Department of Defense, our in-teragency partners, Fort Jackson, and the en-tire state of South Carolina have much to be proud of in the way patients were received and healthcare was delivered.”

More than making history though, many of those participating feel the personal impact of the mission. For one Soldier, Spc. Alex-ander Graham, MEDDAC, it hits especially close to home.

“I’m of Puerto Rican descent, so once I

heard there was an opportunity to help out I jumped on it,” Graham said. “I even thought my Family could be here. Knowing that I would be helping out Puerto Ricans and peo-�� #x�� to be a part of the mission.”

Graham, who has done everything dur-ing the mission from set-up and tear-down of medical stations to carrying litters, helping patients off planes, and driving family mem-bers to the hospital, did not receive direct contact from his own Family in Puerto Rico until a week and a half following the storm.

“Since I’ve been here there’s been many families – families from Puerto Rico, Saint Thomas, Saint Paul we at least got to touch – not physically, but at least in their hearts and their minds, and to ease a little of the pain that they’ve had over the past couple weeks, and that’s been the most special thing for me.”

For Maj. Karean Troy, FCC patient admin-�� # �� of the mission has been helping her fellow Americans in need.

“Sometimes we take for granted the basic things that we have every day. A lot of our

patients have been seniors, and a lot of them are displaced from their families, so I think of the hardship they’re going through, she said. “Not only are they displaced from their fami-lies, but they’re coming into a situation where they may have language challenges, and be-ing in a totally different land and needing medical help. We’ve had some late nights, but I think I would do it all again for free.”

Over the course of its operation, the FCC has been visited South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Regional Health Com-mand-Atlantic Commanding General Brig. Gen. Scott Dingle, and Maj. Gen. Pete John-son, Fort Jackson commander, all of whom have expressed how impressed they are with the mission and offered their continued sup-port.

�[�� # ��Q�� -zens who were willing to step up and wanted to volunteer their time and resources has been overwhelming,” Edwards said.

Note: Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Matson, 372nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, contrib-uted to this report.

ACS Employment Readiness helps spouse overcome employment barriersBy BARBARA MARTINACS Employment ReadinessProgram Manager

Maintaining and developing a career is the number one issue for military spouses. Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program will be hosting “Can A Military Spouse Have a Thriving Career” seminar from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Main Post Chapel. Heather Smith, Regional Hu-man Resources director, and Katina Perry, Bank Branch manager, will share how they overcome employment challenges as a mili-

tary spouse. ERP understands the needs of develop-

ing a career in the military lifestyle and will provide employment resources that can assist with overcoming employment barriers that most barriers most face. Join us for fun, food, career motivation and giveaways. RSVP is requested call ACS at 751-5452/9460 or email [email protected].

Spouses faces challenges the average person does not have to face. The distinc-tive characteristics of a military life are what make military spouses the most resilient, hardworking and dedicated people you’ll

ever meet. Yet, their unemployment rate is three times that of their civilian counterparts. "�� [�� [��and Syracuse University Institute for Veteran and Military Families organizations reveal in their survey of military spouses that frequent PCS moves are one of the biggest challenges spouses face in maintaining or continuing professional employment. The MOAA report indicated 79 percent of military spouses made at least one move across state lines or over-�� Q��@^�� Q�� Q��

Corie Weathers, Armed Forces Insurance

Military Spouse of the Year and a licensed professional counselor, stated, “I have been �� Q�� Q� �� xnow know the pattern of thoughts that tempt me to grow resentful at this military life. However, like one of my military spouse friends says, ‘I choose marriage over a job every time.’ I know I’m not alone in this struggle.”

She said, nationally, military spouses have reported that their vocation and career is the number one concern. It is a leading cause of anxiety, depression, discouragement, and pos-sibly the breakdown of our military families.

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