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SHORT-LIVED CAREER Army FlierMARCH 23, 2017 FORT RUCKER ALABAMA SERVING THE U.S. ARMY AVIaA TION CENTER OF EXcCELLENcCE aAND THE FFORT RucRUCKER cCOMMuUNITY sSINcCE 1956 MARCH MADNESSClutch free throws earn Heat Check OT win over Head Hunters SStory on Page DD1 HHELpPING HAND Lending Hangar helps relieve moving stress SStory on Page CC1 PERSpPECTIVE A2 AARMYWIDE B1-4 CCOMMUNITY C1-6 OON POST C2 HEALThH D1-4 As Soldiers stood in formation, the 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation Regiment welcomed a new com mander while bidding farewell to the outgoing leader. Lt. Col. Kent M. MacGregor assumed command from Col. Joseph J. Hodgson as the unit colors passed from Hodgson, to Col. Woodard B. Hopkins III, 1st Aviation Brigade commander, to MacGregor during a ceremony on Howze Field March 15. Hopkins expressed his grati tude to the outgoing commander, dence in MacGregors ability to lead the battalion. In Colonel Hodgsons place, were gaining another truly ca pable leader in Lieutenant Colo nel Kent MacGregor, said the brigade commander. He has a fantastic reputation throughout the Branch, and I expect nothing but great things in his ability to lead, train and care for Soldiers. MacGregor comes to Fort Rucker from his most recent as signment with the Human Resources Command in Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he served as an Aviation Branch assignment of He began his military career in 1991 when he joined the Army as a telecommunications opera tor and turbine engine mechanic in the Army Reserves and the Army National Guard, and later received his commissioning in 1998 after graduating from Ari zona State University with a degree in aeronautical technology and management. Hes served in numerous lead ership positions, including as a platoon leader and troop com mander with multiple division cavalry squadrons throughout the world from Fort Hood, Texas, to Korea, as well as held multiple staff assignments that took him from Camp Doha, Kuwait, to Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Welcome to the Old Warrior and Golden Hawk families, Hopkins said to MacGregor dur ing the ceremony. I have the the right leader to continue the ion, and Im grateful that youre taking on this incredible oppor tunity. fortable knowing that this im portant organization will be well led and successful as it honors the combat legacy of our ancient old warriors, and develops, trains and educates the future leaders of the best Aviation leaders in the Army and the world, added Hodgson. Were certain that you will love your time serving these incredible professionals and their families. The 1-145th is the Aviation talion, and it conducts leader development and professional education for all Aviation Branch nies, which conduct the com leader course, the captains career course, and all but two of the ties through the Aviation warrant es, according to Hopkins. Its because of these responsi bilities and the battalions ability to train Aviations future leaders that both Hopkins and Hodgson said the job is a monumental task to take on. [The history of this battalion] is the perfect example of what warriors can achieve when their actions are squared by our Armys professional ethic and its framing values especially when they are driven by a clear vision and the right training, said the outgoing commander. This reminds us why this battalion is here to forge Army profession als and leaders, and prepare them for combat. MacGregor said hes ready to take on the challenge. Summer and I are honored and excited to become a small part of this historic battalion, bri gade and larger (U.S. Army Avia tion Center of Excellence) team thank you Colonel Hopkins for this opportunity, he said. Were thrilled to join the Fort Rucker team and proud to have the op portunity to serve and lead the Old Warriors as we maintain the unwavering principles of devel oping the next generation of Avi to strive to enhance the way we educate our future Aviation and Army leaders. PHOTOS BY NATHAnN PFAU Lt. Col. Kent M. MacGregor assumes command from Col. Joseph J. Hodgson as the unit colors passed from Hodgson, to Col. Woodard B. Hopkins III, 1st Aviation Brigade commander, to MacGregor during a ceremony on Howze Field March 15. By Nathan Pfau Army Flier Staff Writer 1-145th welcomes new commander The Fort Rucker Education Center held its annual Spring Fling event March 15 to give colleges and universities the chance to showcase what they can do for Soldiers and family members. Soldiers and family members had the opportuni ty to speak with school representatives from across the country about their programs in order to as sess what type of continuing education might best Rucker education specialist. We have a lot of academic institutions and vo cational institutions that came here today to pres ent their programs to the Fort Rucker community. Theyre here trying to show what they can do to support Fort Rucker, he said. Local schools, including Wallace Community College and Troy University, were on hand to show what they have to offer, as well as out-of-state in stitutions, such as Liberty University, the Univer sity of Oklahoma and American Military Univer sity came out to present their programs to the Fort Rucker population. Colleges werent the only institutions at the event to showcase what they have to offer, but vocational institutions, as well, such as Global Aviation, which When entering the U.S. Army aircraft people may encounter is one that most wouldnt recognize as an Army aircraft. Thats because the Brantly B-2, which carried the Army designation YHO-3B and now sits in the museums visible collection, had a shortlived military career and never got past the evaluation phase, according to Robert Mitchell, U.S. Army Avia tion Museum curator. these aircraft (in the latter half of the 1950s), and it was being evaluated as an observation aircraft, but the Army never accepted it, he said. Mitchell said there were some is sues with the aircraft, which was a relatively small aircraft with a length of just 28 feet and height of just un der seven feet. The YHO-3B includ ed a top-heavy design, as well as a reciprocating engine, or gasoline in ternal combustion engine, during the advent of the turbine engine, which held it back from becoming a part of the Army inventory. [The Army] had seen the advent of the XH-40, or the Huey, and short ly after that, a turbine-powered helicopter came out, so they realized that it was the wave of the future, said the curator. This was toward the end of the aircrafts evaluation around 1959, but this is a unique aircraft that tion and development of rotor-wing Aviation. Although the aircraft had a shortlived military career, Mitchell said its story is one thats worth telling when it comes to showing how Army Aviation has evolved over the years to the familiar aircraft people see in use today. After the Army decided not to pur sue the YHO-3B, one of the aircraft found its way into the museums col lection in 1959. Later, during transportation, the aircraft suffered sig platform while being moved, leading up to the restoration. We had an opportunity through our gracious foundation, (the Army Aviation Museum Foundation), to re store it, and we made the decision to move on that, said Mitchell. This restoration didnt entail a lot of money, and our foundation has an interest in funding some of the less expensive restoration projects and refurbishments while the Army usually funds the really high-dollar restorations. Throughout the restoration process, as well as the door and the unique By Nathan Pfau Army Flier Staff Writer By Nathan Pfau Army Flier Staff Writer EE ducation providers highlight services SSEE MUSEUM, PAGE A A5 PHOTOS BY NATHAnN PFAU David Lucas, museum employee, holds the rotor blade of the Brantly B-2/YHO-3B helicopter as George Van Nevel, restoration expert, secures it in place with the help of Robert Mitchell, U.S. Army Aviation Museum curator, as they prepare to settle the aircraft in its new home March 10. SSEE EDUCATIOnN PAGE A A5 BUDGETPresident seeks $30 billion more in FY 2017 to SStory on Page A A5 VV OL. 67 NO. 12Museum adds Brantly B-2 to collection PHOTO BY NATHAnN PFAU CW4 Clifford Rakes, F Co., 1212th Avn. Regt., speaks with Cheryl Anderson, Liberty University representative, during the Fort Rucker Education Center Spring Fling March 15. The Brantly B-2/YHO-3B takes its place in the U.S. Army Aviation Museum after a six-month restoration March 10.

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Knowing the difference between a lockdown and sheltering in place could prove to be life-saving knowledge during an actual emer gency. The major difference between the two forms of emergency barri cade is based on the type of emer gency you are barricading yourself from. Both are very different responses. LOCKDOWN When people are instructed to lockdown, it is in response to an active shooter. During an active shooter emergency, people are asked to barricade themselves in a room with no windows, if possible. If a room with no windows is not available in their building, people are asked to cover or stay away from any windows to avoid mak ing themselves or others visible to any potential threat. The idea of a lockdown is for people to remain properly secured and out of the line of vision of an active shooter until they are told the area is secure. WHAT IS AN ACTIVE SHOOTER? An active shooter is someone who, for whatever reason, decides to go into a populated area and start shooting. Usually, the shooter is not shooting at anyone in particular. The shooter is usually deliberate about his or her action and is not panicking throughout the process, so it is important to remain in lock down until your area is secure. They dont just stay in one place. If youve locked down, youve ef fectively kept the shooter out. Always remember the run, hide SHELTER IN PLACE Sheltering in place is in response to severe weather, and also a chemical, biological or radiological contamination that may have been released into the environment. When individuals are instructed to shelter-in-place, it means the in dividual or organization should select an interior room or rooms with few or no windows. Once a room has been chosen, people should seal windows, doors and ventila tion systems using tape, plastic and weather stripping in an attempt to avoid a chemical disturbance or weather-related disturbance. Wet paper or wet cloth should be used to seal cracks in the building. People can increase protec tion by using whatever means are available to reduce the ventilation rate. Things like turning off the air conditioning systems, closing all windows and doors, and avoiding using elevators can help decrease the risk of contamination. If people become contaminated, it is recommended that they seclude themselves from co-work ers, that they remove their clothing and place it in a plastic bag, and shower, if possible. If the contaminated people can not shower, they must wash off the areas that were not protected by clothing. In either type of emergency, or ganizations should have an emer gency action plan to determine an individuals role during these types of emergencies. Once an emergency action plan is developed, organizations need to practice drill sessions to ensure that people are at least familiar with the process in case an actual emergency ever happens. Community members will have an opportunity to practice lockdown procedures during a full-scale exercise scheduled for June 6-8 where the Mass and lockdown procedures can be practiced. A2 & MARCH 23, 2017 ARMYFLIER.COM P erspective Kristen Leach, military spouseI just love to go to the beach. I enjoy horseback riding, kids to the playground and the gym where we play ball.When I have both my kids I like to go out to the botanical gardens, especially around this time of year come out. I just love to go for a walk and get some exercise. 2nd Lt. Torbjorn Dahl, D Co., 1st Bn., 145th Avn. Regt. Steve Miller, retired military Jennifer Ford, civilian I like to go to the beach and play some sports like volleyball or football.Charlotte Marler, military spouse By Willie Worsham Fort Rucker Installation Emergency Management Officer KNOOW THETHE DIDIFFEREERENCECE weather is warming. What are some of your favorite outdoor activities? FILE pPHOTO Simulated victims are moved to be medically evacuated from Yano Hall by Flat Iron after a shooting scenario during the 2013 Fort Rucker All-Hazards Exercise. Rotor WashShelter in place and lockdown 2 very different emergency responses COMMAND Maj. Gen. William K. Gayler FORT RR UCKER CC Omm MMANDING GENERAL Col. Shannon T. Miller FORT RR UCKER GGARRISON CC Omm MMANDER Lisa Eichhorn FORT RR UCKER PUBLIC AffAFF AIRS OffOFFICER Jim Hughes CC Omm MMAND INf FORm MATION OffOFFICER David C. Agan Jr. CC Omm MMAND INf FORm MATION OffOFF ICER AA SSISTANT EDITORIAL STAFF Jim Hughes ACTING EE DITOR . ............................ 255-1239jhughes@armyier.comJeremy P. Henderson SS YSTEm M S & DD ESIGN EDITOR . ... 255-2253jhenderson@armyier.com Nathan Pfau STASTAFF WRITERRITER . ............................... 255-2690npfau@armyier.comBUSINESS OFFICE Robert T. 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Equal Opportunity Statement Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political afliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is conrmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. Editorial contacts Contribute news items or photographs by contacting the Army Flier, Public Affairs Ofce, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence, Fort Rucker, AL 36362, or call (334) 255-2028 or 255-1239; calls to other PAO numbers are not normally transferable. If you would like to contact the Army Flier by e-mail, please contact the editor at jhughes@ armyier.com. PHOTO BY NATHAnN PFAU Fort Rucker rst responders tend to simulated victims of an active shooter exercise in 2015.

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WASHINGTON In a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan March 16, President Donald J. Trump asked for another $30 billion for the Defense Department in this the armed forces and accelerate the cam paign to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. vides $24.9 billion in base funds for urgent sustained effort to rebuild the armed forc es, according to the presidents letter. The request seeks to address critical budget shortfalls in personnel, training, maintenance, equipment, munitions, modernization and infrastructure investment. It in a larger, more ready and more capable military force, Trump wrote. The request includes $5.1 billion in overseas contingency operations funds, so the department can accelerate the campaign to defeat ISIS and support Operation Freedoms Sentinel in Afghanistan, he said, noting that the request would enable DOD to pursue a comprehensive strategy to end the threat ISIS poses to the United States. CONTINUING RESOLUTION budget amendment. The speakers were John P. Roth, performing the duties of undersecretary of defense (comptroller), and Lt. Gen. Anthony R. Ierardi, director of force struc ture, resources and assessment on the Joint Staff. Our request to Congress is that they pass a full-year defense appropriations bill, and that the bill includes the additional $30 bil lion, Roth said. We are now approaching the end of our sixth month under a continu ing resolution, he added, one of the lon gest periods that we have ever been under a continuing resolution. Under a continuing resolution, the depart date, creating a large mismatch between op erations funds and procurement funds, Roth explained. The department cant spend procurement dollars because theres a restriction on new starts and on increasing production, he said, but we have crying needs in terms of training, readiness, maintenance ... and in the operation and maintenance account. The continuing resolution expires April 28, so before then, we would want a full appropriation and, of course, a full appro priation with this additional $30 billion, he said. THE NEXT CHALLENGE maintenance. Were asking for additional equipment maintenance funding, additional facilities maintenance, spare parts, additional training tions, munitions and those kinds of things, he told reporters. This is the essence of what keeps this department running on a day-today basis. It keeps us up and allows us to get ready for whatever the next challenge is. providing the most capable modern force, and increasing the 2011 Budget Control Act fund ing cap for defense. Below are military justice actions from December to February. COURTS-MARTIAL In January, at a general court-martial, a military judge found Sgt. 1st Class Brian J. Brenner guilty of one speci Article 128 of the Uniform Code of of conduct being of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces in violation of Article 134, UCMJ; one UCMJ; and controlling a vehicle while drunk, in violation of Article 111, UCMJ. Brenner was tried for driving drunk, and hitting and injur ing a motorcyclist after leaving a bar. the scene without assisting the in jured person. Brenner was sentenced to be reduced to private, 18 months charge. In February, at a general court-mar tial, a military judge found Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Morgan guilty olation of Article 89, UCMJ; and one in violation of Article 134, UCMJ. Morgan threatened his brigade com mander and claimed he left bombs in two buildings on Camp Shelby, Mis sissippi. He was sentenced to reduc tion to specialist and nine months SELECT REPRIMANDS In February, the commanding general memorandum of reprimand in a cap for engaging in multiple adulterous or otherwise inappropriate sexual rela tionships with persons not his wife. In January, the commanding general memorandum of reprimand in a ma cohol. In January, the commanding general of reprimand in a specialists local ence. SELECT NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENT At an Article 15 hearing in Febru ary, a specialist was found guilty of disobeying an order from an NCO, in violation of Article 91, UCMJ. The punishment imposed was extra duty and restriction for seven days. At an Article 15 hearing in January, a staff sergeant was found guilty of ing the signature of another person on Article 134, UCMJ. The punishment imposed was forfeiture of $1,844 pay for two months (suspended), and ex tra duty for 45 days (suspended). ELIMINATIONS 2 was retained by a board of inquiry. The action was initiated by Human Resources Command due to conduct sexual relationship with an enlisted Soldier and substantiated derogatory In January, a captain was eliminated from the U.S. Army with a characterization of Honorable. This action was initiated due to multiple verbal and physical altercations involving his spouse and resulted in a General rogatory information. SELECT ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATIONS In February, a private second class was discharged from the Army with an Honorable characterization of ser vice for failing two consecutive Army Physical Fitness Tests. ARMYFLIER.COM MARCH 23, 2017 & A3Fort Rucker Office of the Staff Judge Advocate OOSJAA reports on military justice actions News Briefs close Friday at noon. For emergencies, AER golf tourney Wings Golf Course. The tourney will be in four-person scramble format, with registration at 10 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. Cost is $65 per person, with SWGC members paying $55. The cost includes cart, green fees, registration gift and ham burger lunch. Various prizes will be given out during the event. All proceeds will be donated to the Fort Rucker AER fund. For more information or to register, call 800-448-4096 or 334-598-4411, Exts. SHARP car wash The Fort Rucker Installation Sexual Ha rassment/Assault Response and PrevenAwareness Car Wash April 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. People will be treated to a free car wash as they meet the SHARP Team and receive information on preventing and increasing awareness of sexual as sault and harassment. For more information, call 255-2382. Human resources closure All branches of the Fort Rucker Directorate of Human Resources will be closed for training April 3 from noon to 1 p.m. The closure will affect records and publications, Freedom of Informabution center, Army Substance Abuse Program, education center, military per sonnel, ID card section, reassignments, transitions, records, casualty assistance center, Soldier for Life, and inand outprocessing operations. For emergency assistance during this Pharmacy change Starting May 1, the Lyster Army Health Clinic Pharmacy will no longer accept be mandatory to phone in all prescription Aviation Ball The Landing will host the Aviation Ball April 8 from 6-11 p.m. Dress for military is dress mess or ASU with white shirt and bow tie. Civilian dress is formal. Meal choices are chicken cordon bleu, beef roast or vegetarian lasagna. Ticket prices and above. To purchase tickets, contact your unit for point of contact information. Spring cleaning Fort Ruckers spring clean-up is scheduled for April 3-6. April 3 will be eas, April 4 will be clean-up of exterior areas and police call areas, and April 5 will be continuation of interior and exte rior clean-up, and also barracks common area clean-up. April 6 will consist of an inspection by the Fort Rucker garrison command sergeant major, the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence command sergeant major and the Directorate of Public Works NCO in charge. Hazardous materials, such as paint, batteries, thinners, solvents, etc., can be taken to the hazardous materials collection point at Bldg. 1315. For more infor mation on hazardous material disposal, call 255-2541. For more information on spring cleanAAFES restaurants open to visitors, employees While Army and Air Force Exchange Service shopping privileges are only open to Soldiers, Airmen and their fami lies, anyone can dine in Fort Rucker Exchange restaurants or pick up grab-andgo fare from Express locations. Army Regulation 215-8/Air Force Instruction 34-211 (I) lets anyone including visitors, contractors and Department of De fense civilians dine at the exchanges more than 1,600 restaurants worldwide. The regulation also authorizes anyone to buy grab-and-go food and beverages from one of the exchanges 300-plus Ex press locations as long as the items are consumed on the installation. Whether you work on the installation or are just visiting a military family mem ber, the Exchange has you covered with a variety of satisfying meal options, said Ralph Kleemann, Fort Rucker Exchange general manager. With numerous betterfor-you options in both the food court and Express, the exchange proves you dont have to wait until youre off-post to eat a hearty, healthy meal. Guidelines on who is authorized to use exchange operations are prescribed by Army Regulation 215-8/Air Force In struction 34-211 (I) and the Armed Ser vices Exchange Regulations, Department of Defense Instruction 1330.21. Anyone who believes they qualify for main stores, should contact the Fort Ruck er Exchange at 334-503-9044. Tobacco cessation program The Lyster Army Health Clinic tobacco cessation program consists of four weekly sessions each month. Each class is one hour. Classes are Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon at the Army Wellness Center. For more information, call 334-255Clinic Closure Lyster Army Health clinic will close at noon April 19 for training. Fit Fest The Fort Rucker Fit Fest Health Fair is scheduled for April 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 will be open to the Fort Rucker commustrations, nutrition information, on-site health information, booth exhibits, safety information, door prizes and more. For more information, call 255-2292 or visit rucker.armymwr.com. AER scholarships Army Emergency Relief is accepting program at www.aerhq.org. Scholarship opportunities are available for spouses and children registered in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment System who are university. Additional eligibility crite ria can be found on the above website. Within a 50 mile radius of Fort Rucker, received a total of $120,600 average of $2233.33. The deadline is May 1. For more information, call 255-2341. By Cheryl Pellerin Defense Media Activity President seeks $30 billion more in FY 2017 to rebuild military, fight ISIS PHOTO BY A A USTInN An ANYZESKI Soldiers maintain security as a CH-47 Chinook departs during an air assault training exercise at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., Jan. 25.

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A4 & MARCH 23, 2017 ARMYFLIER.COM MEAns NS sSTOP! Motorists are reminded to obey all trafc signs.WASHINGTON The aver age Generation II improved out er tactical vest weighs about 26 pounds. But the new torso and extremity protection system, un der development now at Program also adds a wide degree of scal ability that commanders can make use of depending on threat level and mission. The TEP is part of the new Sol dier Protection System under de velopment now at PEO Soldier. The SPS includes both the TEP and the integrated head protec tion system. RANGE OF OPTIONS The TEP can replace the IOTV, at less weight and greater scal ability, depending on the mission. It includes the modular scalable vest, the ballistic combat shirt, the blast pelvic protection system, and a battle belt, which is aimed at getting weight off a Soldiers shoulders and onto the hips. With the TEP, commanders can require Soldiers to go with full protection which provides the same level of protection as a fully-loaded IOTV or go all the way down to wearing soft armor under their uniforms for missions that require less protection. Its about giving command to use the modularity capability tive posture level, said Lt. Col. Kathy Brown, the product manager for Personal Protective Equipment at PEO Soldier, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. BALLISTIC COMBAT SHIRT The IOTV sometimes required Soldiers to wear the deltoid auxiliary protection cumbersome parts that snapped on to the IOTV and protected their shoulders. Soldiers might have also been asked to wear the smaller, easilylost collars that also snapped on to the IOTV. Both are gone with the TEP. Theyve been replaced by the ballistic combat shirt, which is a shirt with breathable fabric and which also includes those smaller ballistic protection parts built in. Soldiers would wear the BCS under the TEPs modular scalable vest. We have tested it, Brown said of the ballistic combat shirt. Soldiers like it. There is 95 per cent Soldier acceptability of it. What we are working on now is tweaking the sizes. NEW PELVIC PROTECTION The TEP also includes the blast pelvic protection system, which is designed to protect a Soldiers thighs and groin against ballis tic threats and burns. The BPPS is meant to replace the current combination of the pelvic under garment and the pelvic outer-gar ment, or PUG and POG. The PUG has sometimes been referred to as ballistic underwear. Brown said the BPPS provides the same level of protection as the PUG and POG combined, in cluding both burn and fragment protection. She said Soldiers have reported that it feels more like it is part of the pants. BELT TAKES LOAD OFF SHOULDERS The battle belt included with the TEP is part of a weight man agement system, but it also offers some protection, as well. Its designed to remove the weight from your shoulders and put it on your hips, Brown said. Whereas Soldiers might strap a radio or other gear onto their IOTV in the past, the battle belt can now take that gear and move the weight onto a Soldiers hips. Brown said that after successful ballistic testing, production of the TEP will begin in prob ably May of this year, and that Soldiers could see it in 2018 or 2019. NEW HELMET Another part of the Soldier Pro tection System is the integrated head protection system, or IHPS. similar to a motorcycle helmet. The IHPS consists of a base helmet, similar to the polyethyl ene enhanced combat helmet that some Soldiers are already wear ing. The IHPS also includes addons for the base helmet, includ ing a visor, a mandible portion that protects the lower jaw, and a ballistic applique that is much like a protective layer that at taches over the base helmet. The complete ensemble is known as Brown said that eventually all deploying Soldiers will get the IHPS with the base helmet, tion. Other Soldiers, vehicle gun ners in particular, will also get the mandible portion and the ballistic applique as well, known as the The IHPS currently has a Picat inny rail mounted on the side for attaching gear, and will also pro vide for attaching head-mounted night vision goggles. NEW SUNGLASSES The visor portion on the IHPS provides ballistic protection to a Soldiers face but doesnt pro vide any protection against the sun. So Soldiers wearing it will need to wear darkened sunglasses underneath the visor if they are in bright environments. Maj. Jaun F. Carleton, also with PEO Solider, had a pair of new sunglasses that are authorized for use by Soldiers if they want to buy them, or if their commanders buy them for them. The sunglasses, which also come in a face mask version as well, start off as un-darkened offering no protection against the sun. But with the press of a button, LCD modules that adhere to the lenses darken and provide protection against the sun. That happens in less than a second. pair of protective eyewear, you wouldnt have to switch from a clear goggle to a dark goggle youd have one protective eyewear for all conditions, Carleton said. Brown said the goggles will be available for units to be able to requisition as part of the Soldier Protection System. If we are able to drive the price down, the Army could eventually make a decision to include that on the list of items that we carry for deploying Soldiers, Brown said. SOLDIER TESTING Brown said the IHPS will likely be available to deploying Soldiers sometime between 2020 and 2021. As part of extensive human factors evaluations, Brown said that PEO Soldier has used Sol diers, extensively, to evaluate the new gear. We had a massive scale of Soldiers to evaluate the equip ment, usually over a three-week to month-long timeframe, where they would perform their differ ent mission sets, where they will and ruck marches, she said. Afterward, she said, those same Soldiers were asked what they think of the gear through a qualitative evaluation methodol ogy (Soldier survey). They would give us the good, the bad, the ugly, Brown said. Its extremely important to get Soldiers input. First, Soldiers are brutally honest and they are go ing to tell you exactly how they feel about the equipment. Sec ond, why buy equipment Soldiers wont wear? And third, whos better to give us the best answer about how the kit should be de signed than the Soldier who will actually wear the equipment? By C. 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tion a career that McNally said many Soldiers choose to follow after separating from the Army. We need a larger variety because not everybody is locked in here to the degree programs for local colleges, he said. With online abilities today, there is a huge open world as far as academia goes, so were try ing to get these schools to have a little more of a physical presence here at these events to make them more real to the Soldiers who are seeking degree programs. Id like for Soldiers to see that there are a lot of options that they have here on Fort Rucker for their academic or voca tional goals, and they dont have to go for a four-year degree, continued the education specialist. We have a lot of Soldiers here and those family members dont have four years to complete their degree, so they can tional programs, and knock that out while theyre here. The Spring Fling is a good a good oppor tunity for Soldiers who are transitioning out of the military to get some information on what they might want to pursue after their time in the Army is up, he added. CW4 Clifford Rakes, F Company, 1st Battalion, 212th Aviation Regiment, has been working to complete his master of business administration degree and he found the Spring Fling a big help in his effort. This is a great opportunity to be able to engage with a multitude of different col leges at the same time and get the informa tion I need to further my career, he said. Im looking for options toward retirement and being able to acquire an adequate position when I get out. That transition is an important time for Soldiers and family members, said Mc Nally. Its the goal of the Army to educate Soldiers on their need for education early on in their careers thats why we do inprocessing briefs with every Soldier com ing in now with the Army Education Cen ter. This is an extension of that, he said. bubble windshield, which, according to Mitchell, is Were fortunate that we had a vendor down in the panhandle of Florida that took on the project, and they were able to repair the bubble, he said. They told me that it was the only bubble left in the country it would have been very ex pensive to have one custom made. The restoration process took about six months to complete, which was longer than expected for such a small aircraft, but enincluding recreating custhe correct fonts to use. rect font for all of the stencils, which took a couple of months, said the curator. We want to get it down to the very last detail, be cause if you dont do that then its lost to time accuracy is very, very impor tant. Theres no such thing as an easy job. Its that level of detail that Mitchell said is impor tant to preserve, otherwise details get lost to history, adding that he couldnt be more pleased with the way it turned out. We were very impressed with the quality and work manship its one of the best restorations Ive ever seen, he said. ARMYFLIER.COM MARCH 23, 2017 & A5EducationContinued from Page A1 WASHINGTON The Army is hiring, said Maj. Gen. Jason T. Evans, director of Mili tary Personnel Management. Were looking for and want to retain high-quality young men and women who are resil he said. With the drawdown over, there are now more opportu nities for promotion and incen tives as we grow the Army. We want Soldiers to take advantage of that, he said. During the drawdown, if a Soldier was passed over for promotion, it usually meant sepa ration, but now, good Soldiers have a better chance of re-enlisting or extending, he said, adding there are bonuses for a number of critical military occupational specialties to sweeten the deal. CAUSE OF DRAWDOWN END Dec. 23, the president signed the National Defense Authori That provided funding for high er levels of manning and set into motion the end of the drawdown, Evans said. Costs to retain this size force in FY18 and beyond range be tween $3.5 and $4.5 billion, which would require additional funding later on. Prior to Dec. 23, the Army was on a path to have 460,000 active-duty Soldiers by the end ther reduction to 450,000 by the end of FY18. Also by the end of FY18, the Guard would have drawn down to 335,000 and the Reserve to 195,000, McConville said. That would have put the total force at 980,000. With the drawdown stopped, and even reversed, the Army will need to grow to about active, 343,000 Guard and 199,000 Reserve by the end of Growing the active force from complished by increasing the recruiting mission by 6,000 to 68,500 total, increasing the en listed retention mission by 9,000 proximately 1,000, he said. Soldiers with needed skills will be welcomed back, he added. All of this increase in personnel across the board needs to happen by Oct. 1. To help grow the Army, the pool of recruiters will grow and incentive bonuses will be avail able for recruiters and retention NCOs. Theres good news for cap tains who were twice not selected for major who would have tains will be allowed to continue to serve, and promotion rates will be less restrictive, Evans said. Additionally, the school houses are expanding their class he added. Where will the additional Sol diers be going? Evans said many will go to undermanned units and some will support the ongoing unit conversion of an infantry bri gade combat team to an armored BCT at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The Army will be seeking additional funds for training and modernization to help balance the manning increase; the triad of what it takes to win wars, ac cording to Army leaders. That will probably require an end to continuing resolutions and a predictable budget that the Army hasnt had in a number of years, Evans pointed out. Also, the Army is awaiting further guidance from the new admin istration. MONEY FOR STAYING Bonuses tend to be in critical MOSs and locations, Evans said. Military Personnel Message Bonus [SRB] Program, of Jan. for bonuses by grade, location and MOS. infantry sergeant could receive $20,800 for re-enlisting 60 or more months, while a corporal could receive $20,100 for that time period. If that corporal re-enlisted for three years, the amount would be $10,500. A large number of the bo nuses will go to those in combat arms branches such as Special Ranger Regiment. Those with Besides the SRB, an activeduty Soldier who extends for at least 12 months will receive a $10,000 extension bonus. PHOTO BY CCApPT. CCHARLIE EEMMOnNS A Soldier assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, res an M4 carbine rie during partnered-live-re-range training at Tactical Base Gamberi, Afghanistan, May 29, 2015. By David Vergun Army News Service ARMARMY HIRIHIRING G-1: Soldiers have better chance of re-enlisting, extending To p10%inthenationforpatientsafetySo utheastAlabamaMedicalCenterempl oye esand medicalstathank Fo rt Ruckerfor its commitment tothesecurit yo fourcommunityandourcountr y. We extendourappreciationtothesoldiersand militaryfamiliesfortheirpersonalsacrices.1108 ROSSCLARKCIR CL EDOTHA N,AL36301 33 4793-8111SAMC.OR G WE APPRECI AT E FORT RUCKER. 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B MARCH 23, 2017 Armywide HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, Ga. The cold weather didnt stop the members of 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade from dedicating an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior scout helicopter static display in front of their headquarters building to a fallen pilot, CW3 James Groves III on Groves died when his aircraft crashed near Kanda har, Afghanistan, March 16, 2013. Lt. Col. Philip H. Lamb, commander, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cav. Regt., 3rd CAB, welcomed the crowd of cavalry men and women, and distinguished guests. Today we celebrate the service of a critical piece of recently retired military equipment and, more im portantly, recognize the contribution and service of a beloved Army families, Lamb said. This is a passionate population. The rest of us owe an immense amount of gratitude to this aircraft and those who employed it, Lamb continued. The Kiowa joins a static display that already con tains a UH-1 Huey and an AH-1 Cobra on the lawn directly in front of the headquarters building of the 3rd Squadron, 17th Cav. Regt. Attending the ceremony was Col. Michael Demir Fort Rucker. Demirjian was the squadron commander A Soldier from the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigades armament team, loads ammunition at the forward rearming and refueling point onto an AH-64D Apache during an aerial gunnery exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., March 13. PHOTO BY SGT. STEVEN GGALIMORE ROCKET MAN WAIANAE MOUNTAIN RANGE, Hawaii On a clear morning thousands of feet above conservationists from the Oahu Army Natural Resources Pro gram scanned the sky, waiting for the approach of a UH-60 Black Hawk scheduled to sling load supplies for an enclosure that will protect a population of endangered Oahu tree snails. They heard the aircrafts ap proach before they saw it. It cleared the tree line, hovered over the marked drop zone and released its load of wooden pal March 8-10, Black Hawk pi lots and crew chiefs from the 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Avia tion Brigade, 25th Infantry Di vision, with ground and sling load assistance from the 209th Aviation Support Battalion, 25th CAB, 25th ID, delivered 21 loads of building supplies everything from wooden pallets and plastic sheeting to a wood chipper and concrete each load weighing up to about 4,000 pounds. It would have taken a smaller, private helicopter over twice as long to drop the supplies to this remote area, which is not accessible by automobile. CW3 Brent W. Gregory of the 2-25th Avn. Regt., one of the pilots, said the mission al lowed the team from the 25th CAB to prove its ability to suc crews, ground crews, sling load teams and drop-zone personnel. Together, they overcame chal lenges associated with execut ing unique rigging procedures, conducting long line sling load drops and negotiating delivery to an unfamiliar drop zone in the Waianae Mountain Range. The mission strengthened our skills as a unit by exer cising our ability to conduct By Karen Iwamoto U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii A UH-60 Black Hawk arrives at the drop zone in the Wai anae Mountain Range with a sling load of materials to build an enclosure to protect a population of endangered Oahu tree snails. PHOTO BY KAREN A A. IIWAMOTO SAVE THE SNAILS By Sgt. William Begley 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Retired Kiowa dedicated to honor fallen aviatorThe Groves family, along with Lt. Col. Philip H. Lamb, com mander, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, unveils the memorial stone that accompanies the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior static display. PHOTO BY SGT. W WILLIAM BBEGLEY SEE kKIOWA, PAGE BB4 REDSTONE ARSENAL With beaming smiles and a handshake that embod ies the close ties between Team Redstone for Aviation and the Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center celebrated a milestone in Aviation acquisition. The handshake, along with delivery of the logbook inventory, took place March prototype helicopter from the Prototype Center. The handover follows the aircrafts er analog UH-60Ls, installing a new, digitized cockpit in the last remaining non-dig cockpit has a similar pilot-vehicle interface to that of the UH-60M aircraft. raise their situational awareness and con nectivity to the level of the UH-60M model, said Lt. Col Andy Duus, product manager the aircraft on behalf of the Army. By doing that (digitizing the cock pit) we really increase the Army Aviators ability to conduct the missions they have to perform, Duus said. They can spend more time (looking) outside the cockpit instead of focusing inside, because were making it very easy for him or her to understand exactly whats going on in a nice, single viewpoint of a multi-function dis win our wars. From an acquisition standpoint, the UHheavy reliance of an original equipment manufacturer. Instead, the effort will lever age government owned and operated facili ties, led by the capabilities of several Team Redstone organizations. AMRDECs Prototype Integration Facility designed and developed the upgrade solution. Besides the aircraft handed over during the ceremony, the PIF will develop two additional upgraded aircraft and corre sponding technical data package. Develop mental testing on the aircraft will be con ducted at the Redstone Test Center. To develop and execute a solution of this ment and serves as a prime example of the outcomes that can be achieved in leverag ing Team Redstone capabilities. A lot of folks thought that only an OEM would be capable of doing this, but we knew better, Duus said. We understood the technical expertise that resided at the PIF and also within Team Redstone. We went all in, and what resulted (was) an air By using a government developer, the Hthe technical data package that will support open competition of suppliers for just about everything from permanent aircraft mod circuit breakers and wiring, to production of the actual end item and accessories that can be removed from the hard mounts. The government also retains software develop ment rights as the program transitions into the production and support phases. Besides the aircraft that are being developed at Redstone Arsenal, the program will leverage government owned capabili ties at other locations. Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, will produce two aircraft in support of operational testing and manufacturing validation. Upon entering the production phase, the H-60 recapitalization line there will be used for the installation of the production kits. developed using government owned and operated capabilities, private industry still played a big part in the development of the program. To our industry teammates, you are pioneers, Danny Featherson, PIF manager, said of the role prime contractor Redstone Defense Systems and others played in supporting the facility during the development of the cockpit. Your companies were se lected to get this done, and I thank you. closer to getting an enhanced, modern air capability to the operational force. Equally important, it demonstrates a successful collaborative effort between the military and industry that can serve as a cost effective solution to meet future Army Aviation acquisition requirements. The engineering development model UH-60V Black Hawk hovers above the runway as part of its successful initial test ight Jan. 19 in Meridianville. 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unique external loads in a real world environment, he said, crediting the sling load team from the 209th ASB for ensuring and air worthy. What people dont realize is the Army is a major conservation partner in the state of Hawaii be cause of the effort by OANRP to fund endangered plant, bird and snail protection work, said Dan Sailer, natural resources man ager for OANRP, which is part of U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaiis Directorate of Public Works. He and Jamie Tanino, a rare snail conservation specialist with OANRP, were here to assist the Soldiers with the sling loads for the so-called snail jail, which will be built next to another enclosure that is already home to hundreds of the endan gered kahuli snails, also known as Achatinella mustelina. The snails, which measure in at about three quarters of an inch, were once abundant in the islands forests, Sailer said, adding that stories from generations past describe them as covering the leaves of trees like barna cles. They were revered by the Ha waiian people for their beautifully patterned shells, which vary by region and range in color from yellow, orange and red to gray, black and white. If you look at the snails enough, you can know, Oh this guy is from the (Koolau) area or This guy is from the (Waianae) area, Sailer explained. There are enough variations in the color patterns and banding patterns (on the shells). Hawaiian chants describe for ests alive with the sound of the snails singing. Scientists note that the snails do not have vocal cords, and the singing, or chirp ing, was likely from insects liv ing in the snails habitat. At their peak, the tree snails thrived from sea level to the up per regions of the Koolau and Waianae mountain ranges, ac cording to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, but today are found only at elevations above 1,300 feet. People began noticing a drop off in the number of native for est snails around the late 1950s, Tanino said. In 1981, they were placed on the state of Hawaiis and the U.S. Fish and Wildlifes lists of endangered species. The Army is tasked with protecting them, along with about 100 other en dangered native species within the Armys training area. The main threats to their exis tence are non-native predators, such as rats, Jacksons chameleons and the carnivorous rosy wolf snail, as well as loss of na tive habitat. These challenges are exacerbated by the low fertil ity rate and slow maturation rate among the native snails, which are believed to reach breeding age at about 7 years old. Research has shown the snail enclosures are successful at sta bilizing kahuli populations, Sail er said, noting that outside of the enclosures, there are very lim ited threat-control measures to prevent predators from destroy ing the kahuli population. The snails are still declining throughout the Waianae and Koolaus, except in the snail jails, so whats been really great for me is seeing the snail jails have been working, Sailer said. We about six years ago, and now the population there is well over 1,000 and thriving. The Army, in partnership with the state and the U.S. Fish and snail enclosures in the Waianae Mountain Range and plans to build two more, for a total of seven. of 3rd Squadron, 17th Cav. Regt., or Task Force Lighthorse as they were called when Groves deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2013. This is a tremendous opportunity to remember James. He was a phenomenal individual, Demirjian said. Its also an opportunity to remember all the work that all Kiowa pilots did. After a heartfelt tribute by retired CW4 Mark Burrows, the Groves family, along with Lamb, unveiled the memorial stone that accompanies the Kiowa display. Afterwards, Groves wife, Katie, spoke to the crowd. Time and time again I have heard sto ries from ground troops thanking God or celebrating that the Kiowa was coming, Groves said. He had all the patience in the world when he was teaching younger pilots. He was my rock and my protec tor. There is not a day goes by that I dont think about him.B4 MARCH 23, 2017 ARMYFLIER.COM Continued from Page B1 Kiowa Continued from Page B1 Snails An endangered Oahu tree snail rests on a leaf in a snail jail built to protect it from non-native threats. PHOTO BY KAREN A A. IWAMOTO Katie Groves shares memories of her husband, CW3 James Groves III, during a dedication ceremony on Hunter Army Aireld March 13. An OH-58D Kiowa Warrior scout helicopter with a headstone memorializing Groves was added to a static display in front of the 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment headquarters building. PHOTO BY SGT. Wi WILLiIAM BBEGLEY KirkSturridge,M.D.5937We st Ma in Stre et |Dothan,AL36305 Pleasecall334-446-0872toscheduleanappointment Welookforwardtomeetingallyour medical&surgicaleyecareneeds! GLAUCOMA SLTSURGERYNowagentlerGlaucomaLaserSurgery.ReduceoreliminateuseofGlaucomaeyedrops witha5-minutenon-invasivetreatment.Formoredetailsvisit:www.alabama-eye.com A Soldier readies a load of material to be airlifted to the Waianae Mountain Range March 8. PHOTO BY RROY KikIKUTA VISIT US ONLINE ARMYFLIER.COM.

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cult to answer, but four Fort Rucker Army Chaplains hope to cut through the confu sion during an upcoming panel. The chaplains panel, which will address a number of questions with faith-based an swers, takes place Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Wings Chapel and is open to the public. Our congregation is made up of all Christian faith groups from Catholic to various Protestant and even people who have never attended church. I would consider them seekers, Chaplain (Maj.) Collie Foster, Wings Crossroads Chapel senior pastor, said. So, with that in mind, it was actually Chaplain (Capt.) Ray Sher wins brainchild. He thought about it why couldnt we do something that would allow the congregation to ask those burning ques tions that theyve maybe thought about all their life or that one question that has really been barrier thats kept them from making a step toward Christianity as their faith? Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Timothy Bedsole, deputy garrison chaplain, said the panel seeks to strengthen spiritual resiliency with the community. There is a lot of talk of spiritual resil iency in the Army, he said. This is the foundation of spiritual resiliency. We are rooting that resiliency with faith-based an swers based on the Bible and what Chris tians believe. It is all an effort to build resiliency within the Army. Sherwin, associate pastor, said the goal was to provide a deepened understanding of scriptures answers to common ques tions. The goal of this is to get beyond the pet theologies that are espoused in so many of the social media forums where people post a quote and there is no depth behind it, he said. We really want to expose them, from a Christian perspective, to what scripture says about these issues. Many of the questions we have received he added. Why does God allow tragedy to happen to good people? As a combat Aviator, how do I reconcile taking life with my Christian walk? Theyre very burning and relevant questions weve received, but there are also some deep matters of faith such as the deep meanings or scripture and where is God when it hurts? It gives our congregation an opportunity to dialogue with us through these questions. It also gives us an opportunity for us to share, from a scriptural basis, what Christianity has in these different areas. Members of the Wings Crossroads Cha pel congregation were asked to drop ques tions into a sealed box over the course of three weeks. According to Foster, more than 20 questions were deposited into the box and will help guide the course of dis cussion during the panel. It allowed everyone to anonymously contribute their questions, Foster said. Each pastor took several of the questions so that we could spend time with them ahead of the panel. According to Foster, the panel will take place during slightly ahead of Sundays usual 10:45 a.m. worship service and will include an abbreviated worship to allow time to address all of the questions. Right now we have enough questions to occupy a good 45 minutes or more, he said. There probably will not be room at the end for questions from the audience. What we would like is to plan something down the road to do this again. We have a wide variety of faith back grounds in our congregation, he added. Our congregation tends to be made up of (advanced individual training students), coming through. Chaplain (Capt.) Joe Sherwin echoed Fosters sentiment and added that attend ees of the contemporary service at Cross roads tend to be younger Soldiers and fam ily members. We have the most diverse congregation on post and, with the transient nature of our population, they tend to be very young he said. Since we are a contemporary service, we tend to cater to the young adult, Fos ter said. They are accustomed to the more upbeat contemporary Christian style of music. Sherwin emphasized the panels intent to be an open, honest dialogue for anyone seeking to deepen their faith or gain a bet ter understanding of Christianity. So often we have accepted things be cause of tradition, Chaplain (Capt.) Ray Davidson said. But where is the truth in it, according to Gods word? I think that is part of our main goal to give the truth from Gods word. Tight budgets can make duty sta tion transitions stressful, but Army Community Services Lending Hangar provides relief just in the nick of time for many Soldiers. The Lending Hangar, located in Rm. 177 of Bldg. 5700 on Novosel Street, offers basic household sup plies to Soldiers, Department of the Army civilian employees, retir ees and their families during per manent change of station moves or temporary duty assignments to Fort Rucker. Soldiers, DA civilians, retir ees and their families can borrow items such as pots and pans, cook ing utensils, dishware, eating uten sils, Tupperware, sleeping mats, roll-a-way beds, folding tables and chairs, small appliances, childrens items, such as high chairs, boost er seats, travel tenders, umbrella strollers, car seats, microwaves, televisions and more, Ruth Gon zalez, ACS Relocation Readiness Program manager, said. Authorized personnel need only and a copy of their temporary or permanent orders, as well as a means to transport what they bor row. Gonzalez said the hangar provides a vital service to Soldiers transitioning by giving them the means to prepare food at home and save money. In todays economy and bud gets being tight, I believe the Lend burdens on the Soldiers and their families when theyre moving be cause they are not obligated to eat out every day until their items ar rive, she said. If they are unable to move (household goods), then they can borrow our items and not feel obligated to purchase items that they will only be using for a short time. Items can be borrowed on a 30day basis, according to Gonzalez. But exceptions can be made, if needed. If they are moving overseas they can borrow items 60 days before moving, she said. If the Soldiers (household goods) are delayed in arriving, then they nor mally will call me and ask for an extension. Each extension is on a case-by-case basis, depending on the circumstances or issues that the Soldier may be facing. Patrons are asked to return items clean and in working condition, but Gonzalez understands acci dents happen. I ask Soldiers to replace the item that is broken, lost or dam aged, she said. Depending on the inventory and the Soldiers situa tion, again, we work with them. Aiding Soldiers and families has been a career-spanning effort for ACS Relocation Readiness in 2000 while stationed in Kaiserslautern, Germany, where she helped with the loan closet. She said it just felt natural to continue helping Sol diers and their families. Being able to lessen the burden of our young, single Soldiers, our young newlywed Soldiers and their spouses, and those seasoned Sol diers and their families helps me feel like Im giving back to them and supporting their constant sac she said. If there is anything that we can provide our Soldiers while they transition and it is within my abilities, then I will try to make it happen. We have had several situations where Soldiers are assigned to Fort Rucker without their family and are unable to afford cooking items, small appliances, etc., she added. The relief they express when they are able to use our items and not worry about adding another debt to our Soldiers and families who ar rive from an overseas assignment and do not have their unaccompa nied (household goods) or (house hold goods) arriving in the near future are very happy to be able to try and settle in with our Lending Hangar items until they receive their personal things. A homecooked meal can help relieve many of our moving stressors. The Lending Hangar is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri days from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. In order to check our inventory and order supplies and verify that the inventory is clean and ready for use, the Lending Hangar is closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Gonzalez said. I highly recom mend that Soldiers and their family that it is staffed, and someone will be able to assist them in borrowing or returning the items. For more information, call 2553161.C MARCH 23, 2017 CommunityHEROHall of Fame inductee Patton still inspires SoldiersStory on Page C5 By Jeremy Henderson Army Flier Staff Writer HELPING h HAND Then-Maj. Wei-Lun Chen, D Company, 1st Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment, looks at dishes at the Lending Hangar in this le photo. FILE PHOTO This is the foundation of spiritual resiliency. We are rooting that resiliency with faith-based answers based on the Bible and what Christians believe. It is all an effort to build resiliency within the Army. CHAPLAiIN (LL T. COL.) Ti TIMOTHY BEDSOLE DEPUTY GARRiISON cCHAPLAiIN Lending Hangar helps relieve moving stressPanel to address common spiritual questions for Soldiers, civiliansBy Jeremy Henderson Army Flier Staff Writer From left, Chaplain (Capt.) Joe Sherwin, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Timothy Bedsole, deputy garrison chaplain, Chaplain (Maj.) Collie Foster, and Chaplain (Capt.) Ray Davidson will form the panel for Sundays event. PPHOTO bBY JEREMY HEHENDERSON Then-Staff Sgt. Larry Evans, 110th Avn. Bde., borrows some household goods from the Lending Hangar in this le photo. PPHOTO bBY JEREMY HHENDERSON SPIPIRIITUALAL REESILIENILIENCY

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C2 MARCH 23, 2017 ARMYFLIER.COM On Post YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO FORT RUCKER EVENTS SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. DDEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS NOON T THURSDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEKS EDITION. DFMWR facility changes Fort Rucker Directorate of Family, and Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities and programs will implement necessary centers and Center Library will have new operational hours, according to DFMWR price increases at the arts and crafts center, automotive skills center, SPLASH Pool and outdoor recreation. To see the new pricing, visit http://rucker.armymwr.com/us/rucker. April 1, Center Library operating hours will change to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 1-5 p.m. The PFCs will be open Mondays-Fridays from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bowling snack bar closure The bowling lanes snack bar will be closed Monday-March 30. The bowling lanes will still be operational. During the time the snack bar is closed, the MWR food truck will be on-site at Rucker Lanes and operational from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A limited menu will be available. Fountain sodas, and tea and coffee service will not be available. Canned and bottled beverages will be available. For more information, call 255-9503. School age center spring break The Fort Rucker School Age Center will host its spring break, with carnival as the they have many carnival games and activi Lanes, a pizza place, hiking at Beaver Lake and a trip to a marine park in Panama City, hours of operation will be 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. All children must be registered with grade. For more information, call 255-9108. Youth center spring break cooking, sports camp The Fort Rucker Youth Center will host its spring break cooking and sports camp Monday-March 31. The camp will feature a trip to Panama City, Florida, bowling at Rucker Lanes and more. The camp will run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and will be from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fri day. Youth must be members of child and youth services, ages 11-18 in grades six-12, to participate. For membership information or to signup for membership, call 255-9638. International Spouses Get Together Army Community Service hosts its In Friday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Allen Heights Community Center. According to ing resources for obtaining U.S. citizenship, education, drivers licenses and more. Multilingual volunteers are available. For more information, call 255-3735. Right Arm Night The Landing Zone will host Fort Rucker Right Arm Night March 30 from 4-6 p.m. Right Arm Night is an Army tradition, promoting a night of camaraderie and es prit de corps as leaders come together and treat those who help them accomplish the mission. Complimentary appetizers will be served while supplies last. Right Arm Night is held every month, and both military and civilians are welcome. For more informa tion, call 255-0768. Employment readiness class The Fort Rucker Employment Readiness Program hosts orientation sessions monthly in the Soldier Service Center, Bldg. 5700, in the Army Community Service multipur pose room, with the next session March 30. People who attend will meet in Rm. 350 at to the multipurpose room. The class will end at about noon. The sessions will inform people on the essentials of the program and provide job search tips, as well. Advance registration is required and attendance at a session is mandatory for participation in the program. For more information, call 255-2594. Outdoor Yard Sale The Fort Rucker Spring Outdoor Yard Sale and Flea Market is scheduled for April outdoor event provides the opportunity for the Fort Rucker community to buy and sell used household items in a consolidat ed fashion. The event will be open to the public. No commercial vendors will be al lowed without a contract contact special events for details and fees. Booth cost for ID card holders (active-duty military, family members, retired military, members of the reserve component and Department of Defense civilians) is 15x20, $25; 30x20, $35; and tables, $10 each. Cost for mem bers of the general public: 15x20, $35; 30x20, $45; and tables, $10 each. Registration due by Wednesday. People can register at MWR Central, 255-2997. For more information, call 255-1749 or 255-9810. Coupon Class The Center Library will host a free cou pon class April 4 from noon to 1 p.m. At tendees will learn the trade secrets of avid coupon clippers on how to save money when shopping, according to organizers. The event is open to authorized patrons. To register, or for more information, stop by the Center Library or call 334-2553885. Book clubs The Center Library hosts a book club for adults the third Tuesday of each month from 5-6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The Center Library hosts a book club for teens the third Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Both clubs are open to authorized pa trons. For more information, call 2553885. Teal Tuesday April is Sexual Assault Awareness Pre vention Month. This year, the theme is Sexual Assault. Sexual Harassment. Not in Our Army. The Teal Day Campaign will begin April 4 as a Fort Rucker commu nity-wide effort to recognize the collective responsibility to prevent all forms of sexual assault and sexual harassment by wearing something teal on Tuesdays throughout the month of April, according to Army Com Federal jobs workshop Army Community Service will host its federal job workshop April 6 from 8 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 5700, Rm. 284. The work shop is aimed at getting people the infor mation they need to increase their federal employment possibilities. Participants will receive a free copy of Kathryn Troutmans Jobseekers Guide (7th Edition). Reg istration is required two days prior to the people to register and the workshop is open to authorized patrons only. For more information or to register, call 255-2594. Health and Nutrition Fair Fort Rucker Child and Youth Services Sports and Fitness Program will host its annual Health and Nutrition Fair for CYS members April 6 from 4-7 p.m. at the youth and hearing screenings, blood pressure checks, height and weight measurements, a registered dietician, physical therapy, dental clinic, preventive medicine, 4-H Club, nutrition information, games, music, healthy snacks and more. Also, the staff will introduce Fort Ruckers T-ball and baseball team members, as well host its MLB Pitch, Hit and Run event. For more information, call 255-0950 or 255-2257. Resilience Workshop Resilience training is designed to pro vide family members and civilians with the tools to better cope with and overcome ad versity and challenges, as well as perform better in stressful situations, according to goal is for students to thrive when facing life challenges, not just bounce back. This month will emphasize goal setting, acti vating events thoughts consequences, and hunt the good stuff. The workshop will be held April 6 from 9-11:30 a.m. in Bldg. 5700, Rm. 350. Registration deadline is April 4. For more information, 255-3161 or 2553735. Earth Day Craft The Center Library will host an Earth Day craft session April 11 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for children ages 3-11. Light refresh ments will be served. Space is limited to the be Exceptional Family Member Program friendly and open to authorized patrons. For more information and to register, stop by the Center Library or call 255-3885. FoO RT RR UcCKER Movie Schedule for March 23-26 TICKEtTS ARE $6 FOR ADULt TS AND $5 FOR CHILDREN, 12 AND UNDER. MILItT ARY II.DD. CARD HOLDERS AND tTHEIR GUEStTS ARE WELCOmME. SSCHEDULE SUBJECtT tT O CHANGE. FFOR mMORE INFORmMAt TION, CALL 255-2408. DDFMWR SPOtTLIGhtHT Thursday, March 23 Friday, March 24 Saturday, March 25 Sunday, March 26 Beauty and the Beast (PG) ........... 7 p.m. Beauty and the Beast (PG) ........... 7 p.m. A Dogs Purpose (PG) .................... 4 p.m. The Space Between Us (PG-13) .... 7 p.m. The Lego Batman Movie (PG) ....... 1 p.m. John Wick: Chapter 2 (R) .............. 4 p.m. Fort Ruckers 13th annual Childrens Festival is scheduled for April 8 from 1-4 p.m. at the festival elds. The free family event will feature activities, games, crafts, inatables, petting zoo, and more, including one of the areas largest Easter egg hunts where children can win candy and prizes, and even meet the Easter Bunny. For more information, call 255-1749. 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POMONA, California Nearly 105 years after competing in the inaugural Olympic Modern Pentathlon and more than half a century after leading U.S. troops through World Wars I and II, one of the Armys greatest military leaders con tinues to inspire Soldiers. Gen. George Smith Patton Jr., the lone American to compete in the inaugural Olympic Modern Pentathlon at the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, was posthumously inducted Feb. 23 into the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne Hall of Fame. Patton, then a 26-year-old lieutenant, consists of fencing, swimming, pistol shooting, equestrian show jumping and cross country running. His hall of fame induction highlighted the opening ceremony for the 2017 World Cup 1 pentathlon com petition at the Los Angeles County Fair plex Park. to compete and train in pentathlon, said Dr. H.C. Klaus Schormann, president of the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne. We saw him after the war as a civilian person loving sport, supporting sport and, based on his achievement, we awarded him. Col. J.J. Love, of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, delivered the acceptance speech for Patton. As I accept this distinguished award for General Patton, I realize that great success is always based on great support and part ners, Love said. I would like to thank the entire team at USA Modern Pentathlon for their leadership and outstanding support to the U.S. Army. Your support of Army athletes and the Army World Class Ath lete Program allows outstanding young Soldiers to achieve their lifelong dream of becoming Olympians. Several Soldier athletes and coaches from the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program attended the ceremony, including 2012 Olympic modern pentathlete and 2016 coach Staff Sgt. Dennis Bowsher, 2016 Olympian Sgt. Nathan Schrimsher, and 2020 Olympic hopeful Sgt. Logan Storie. It was an honor and a special thing for me competing in the Olympics 100 years after he had, Bowsher said. He compet ed in 1912 and I competed in 2012. Patton was a Soldier in the Army, I was a Soldier in the Army, so that was a neat feeling and quite an honor to still be involved in the sport to see General Patton get inducted to the hall of fame. Bowsher tried to imagine what Patton would have said had he been able to attend the ceremony. Hed probably drop us and make us do pushups, just so we can get on his level, Bowsher said. I think he would be proud that theres still military involvement in pete in pentathlon in the Olympics, and he was the only American and he was military, so I think he would be proud to see that military tradition is still there. Storie, a four-time All-Southeastern Conference swimmer at the University of Florida who already set two modern pen tathlon world records as a Soldier in the pool, thought Pattons induction was mon umental for the sport. Seeing General Patton get inducted to the hall of fame is probably one of the greatest things for our sport, Storie said. General Patton is one of the greatest gen erals in U.S. military history, and to know that he was a modern pentathlete just shows how diverse he was in war and in not an easy feat and to do them at the level he did is amazing. Schrimsher, who recited the athletes pledge during the World Cup season-open modern pentathlon event at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Being an Olympian and a Soldier do ing the same sport as a man like Patton, who history remembers, there are not too many words to describe it, Schrimsher said. Its just amazing, and its such a cool legacy to follow. I hope I can have a footprint on history, too. Patton is perhaps best known for his ag gressive and decisive campaigns against the German Nazi forces during World War II. He went on to become a four-star gen commanders in military history. Its also an honor for me to accept this award because General Patton was an ar indicated by the yellow on my hat, the yellow on my cords and the spurs on my shoes, Love said while displaying a boot to the audience at the Fairplex Farm. The Olympic movement and modern pentath and one of the greatest leaders in military history. General Patton led and commanded Soldiers in combat from company-level to Army-level commands, and as many of you are probably aware was featured in a George C. Scott. The movie won seven Academy Awards, including best actor and best picture, mak ing Patton one of the worlds most wellknown military leaders. Its a great honor to receive this for General Patton, Love reiterated. He was one of the pioneers of Soldier athletes, games in 1912 and paving the way for the support that we have now for the Army, not only in modern pentathlon, but the rest of the Olympics. Its a great nod to Soldier athletes who have competed in the Olym pics throughout the years. In closing, I could not be more proud to accept this prestigious award on behalf of General Patton, his family, the U.S. Olympic Committee, and the United States Army, Love concluded. Army Olympians and Soldiers serving around the world, together we are and will continue to help support the Olympic movement. ARMYFLIER.COM MARCH 23, 2017 C3 Col. J.J. Love, U.S. Army Installation Management Command, displays the spurs of a cavalry Soldier during his acceptance speech for Gen. George Smith Patton Jr.s induction into the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne Hall of Fame on Feb. 23 at the Fairplex Farm in Pomona, Calif. UIPM President Dr. Klaus Schormann (center) and USA Pentathlon Managing Director Rob Stull (left) presided over the ceremony. PPHOTOS bBY Ti TIM HiHIPPS By Tim Hipps U.S. Army Installation Management Command Public Affairs Hall of Fame inductee still inspires Soldiers Army Olympian Sgt. Nathan Schrimsher wins his heat of the 200-meter freestyle with a time of 2 min utes, 4.60 seconds to nish sixth in the swimming event at UIPM 2017 World Cup I in Pomona, Calif. He nished 17th in the ve-sports-in-one-day event that opened the 2017 Modern Pentathlon World Cup season. BringingPeople To getherThruFaith ChurchDirectory ChurchDirectory Call347-9533toadvertiseyourchurchonthispage. Be yefo ll ower so f me, eve na sI also amofChrist. 1C orinthians 11 :1ARMYFLIER 347-3467 Prayer Line 347-3467 ext 321Servi ce Ti mes:Tr ad itiona l-int he Fe llowshipHall..............11:00AMCont em porary C-3 -int he Fe llowshipHall.................8:45AMTh eG ather in g( Yo uth)........6:00PMSunday Scho ol ....................9:55AMNurseryCa re .............Ev er yS erviceFirstUnit ed MethodistChur ch M He re,it sn otaboutthebuilding...VINEYARDCHURCHDOTHANSun10:30Service;Wed6:30SmallGroups Smallthingsdonewithgreatlove willchangetheworld SOLDIE OLDIE R PENPENTA A THLELETEES Two Army athletes began their quest to earn spots as pentathletes on Team USA for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games at the 2017 World Cup I at Los Angeles, Feb. 22-26. ished 11th. Team USA Modern Pentathlon coach Janusz Peciak said. "In the last three months, he's really come through with his shooting, and his fencing, as well. Overall, combined, he's about one minute faster than he was before" "He looks very positive for this 2017 season," Peciak said. "And, of course, for the Olympic Games in 2020 in Tokyo. He's getting better and better. I think Tokyo will be the perfect time for him." the Rio Games, yet Peciak realized the Soldier lost a lot of ground during the combined run-shoot event in Brazil. "His weakness is running, and with a great runner coming aboard as his coach, he has to make about a 30-second improvement running 3K and he will have a very good chance of winning a medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo," Peciak said. "He's already at the world-class level in fencing. He's the best shooter in the world. He's a fantastic swimmer. He's a very good rider. The problem is always running. At the Olympic Games in Rio, he was all the way up to third before the run."

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C4 MARCH 23, 2017 ARMYFLIER.COM ANDALUSIA OngoingNGOING Andalusia Public Library offers free practice tests. Patrons can choose from more than paramedic, U.S. citizenship and many more. Patrons may select to take a test and receive immediate scoring. Test results are stored in personalized individual accounts, accessible only to patrons. Call 222-6612 for more information. OngoingNGOING The American Legion Post 80 has regular meetings the second Monday of the month, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Legion Hall. For more information, call 222-7131 or visit www.andalusialegionpost80.org.DALEVILLE OngoingNGOING Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6020 Franchise J. Ballard Post membership meetings are at the post headquarters on State Road 84 every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Breakfast is served Sundays, and games and TVs are available for entertainment. Meetings are open to all. The post can host parties, weddings, and hails and farewells. For more information, call 598-6211, 598-1297, 598-6211 or 379-9187. OngoingNGOING Daleville Chamber of Commerce meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon at the Convention Center. For more information, call 598-6331.DOTHAN APriRIL 7-8 The Wiregrass Master Gardeners will host its free spring plant sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 7 and 8 a.m. to noon April 8 the master gardeners nursery at the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, 5130 Headland Avenue. There will be a wide selection of plants for sale. testing and gardening. OngoingNGOING The American Legion Post 12 holds monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at the posts facility at 3087 Hwy. 605, which is Brannon Stand Road at the intersection of Park Avenue. For more information, call 400-5356.ENTERPRISE OngoingNGOING The American Legion Post 73 meets at the American Legion building at 200 Gibson Street on the fourth Saturday of each month beginning at 9 a.m. The building is across the street from the Lee Street Baptist Church. For more information call 447-8507. OngoingNGOING Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6683, John Wiley Brock Post monthly membership meetings for the VFW Post 6683 and Auxiliary are on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the post headquarters building located at 2615 Coffee County Road 537. The post mailing address is P.O. Box 311752 Enterprise, AL 36330. For more information, call 334-464-1171 or the auxiliary at 334-464-2222. The post also has a Facebook site at vfw post 6683. OngoingNGOING T he Enterprise baseball team is starting a league and is in need of players. High schooland collegeaged people are eligible to play. Tryouts will be held every weekend until April. For more information, including times and locations of tryouts, call 334-347-1660. GENEVA OngoingNGOING The Geneva County Relay for Life meets the last Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Citizens Bank. For more information, call 248-4495.MIDLAND CITY OngoingNGOING Residents are invited to town hall meetTown Hall, 1385 Hinton Waters Ave. For more information, call 983-3511.NEW BROCKTON MarchARCH 23 Disabled American Veterans Chapter 99 will meet at 6 p.m. in the senior center, located one block behind the old New Brockton Police station. Food and drink will be served followed by regular Chapter business. Veterans throughout the Wiregrass are invited to join the organization. For more information, call 334-7185707. OngoingNGOING Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 9-11 a.m., Disabled American Veterans Chapter 99 maintains who were injured or disabled while in military service. disability compensation claims, Veterans Affairs pensions, services and other veteran services. All veteran services are provided free of charge. For more information, call 334-406-6700. OngoingNGOING Adult education classes are offered in Rm. 12 at New Brockton High School, 210 South Tyler St., Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. All classes are free for individuals 16 years old or older who are not enrolled in public school. Individuals must take an assessment test prior to attending class. Call 894-2350 for more information.OZARK APriRIL 1 The Friends of the Ozark/Dale County Public Library and the Claybank Master Gardeners will host their annual spring sale at the library. The book and bake sales will be from 9 a.m. to noon, and the plant sale will be from 8 a.m. to noon. All proceeds will go to the library. OngoingNGOING AL-ANON will hold weekly meetings on Mondays at noon at the Lutheran Prince of Peace. For more information, call 618-513-1258. PINCKARDO ngoingNGOING The public is invited to the Cross Country Workshop every Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Pinckard United Methodist Church. For more information, call 983-3064.SAMSON OngoingNGOING The Samson City Council meets Samson Community Center. OngoingNGOING American Legion Post 78 meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. TROY OngoingNGOING Troy Bank and Trust Company sponsors senior dance nights every Saturday night from 7-10 p.m. at the J.O. Colley Senior Complex. The complex is transformed into a dance hall and features music from the For more information, call Janet Motes at 808-8500.WIREGRASS AREA OngoingNGOING A German coffee takes place the last Thursday of every month except November at 10 a.m. at The Landing on Fort Rucker. The group has been meeting for more than 40 years. OngoingNGOING The Marine Corps League, Wiregrass Det. 752, welcomes all Marines, Navy corpsmen and chaplains, and their families, to its monthly meetings. Meetings are are welcome to arrive early for food and camaraderie. The next meeting will be at the Golden Corral in Dothan. For more information, call 718-4168 or 805-7335.Wiregrass community calendar IF YOU WOULD Li I KE TO ADVERTiI SE YOUR EVENT, EMAiI L Ji I M HUGh H ES WiIThH ALL ThH E DETAiI LS AT jhJH UGh H ES@ARMYFLi I ER.COM. Beyond Briefs Maxwell AFB air show Maxwell Air Force Base will host its Heritage to Horizon: Legacy of the Great War -A Century of Airpower air show and open house celebrating the Air Forces 70th anniversary April 8-9 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. Admission is free. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbird demonstration team will headline the event, which also features and the French demonstration team, Patrouille de France, and other air and ground demonstrations. For more information, visit http://www. maxwell.af.mil/airshow.aspx. Dauphin Island The Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery hosts a world-premiere production by Jeffry Chastang, Dauphin Is land, through April 9. Developed by the Southern Writers Project, suspicion and fascination dovetail when en route from Detroit to a new job on Dauphin Island Selwyn Tate interrupts the self-imposed isolation of Kendra in the Alabama woods dramatizing the risks involved when two displaced souls intertwine. Dauphin Island is a recipient of the 2016-2017 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. The play is recommended for people ages 16 and older. For more information, including show times and ticket information, visit asf.net/ project/dauphin-island/ or call 334-2715353. PPensacola JazzFest Pensacola JazzFest is a free all-jazz fes tival scheduled for April 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in historic Seville Square in downtown Pensacola, Florida. The twoday festival celebrates Americas unique musical art form jazz, according to or ganizers. The event will feature music, a childrens area, arts and crafts, food and drink, and more. For more information, visit http:// jazzpensacola.com/. A Bark to Remember Gulf Coast Health Care will host its A Bark to Remember a free dog-friendly event to raise awareness for the local Alzheimers Association April 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Community Maritime Park in Pensacola, Florida. The event will feature dog contests, a variety of vendors, a silent auction, entertainment, food and drink, and more, according to organizers. Reptile show The Navarre Conference Center in Pensacola, Florida, will host ReptiDay Pensacola April 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one-day reptile event will feature vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise, as well as live animal seminars. Admission will be $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and free for children younger than 5. For more information, visit http://repti Calera & Shelby Railroad The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera offers people the chance to take a trip back in time as they board vintage railroad coaches restored to their former glory on Saturdays through Sept. 30, according Railroad runs on a portion of the former lished in 1891. People will be able to ride comotive as they travel through the scenic forests of Shelby County. People can also upgrade to a caboose or locomotive ticket to get an up-close look at railroad opera about an hour and people are asked to ar rive one hour prior to departure. For more information, including ticket costs, visit https://www.hodrrm.org/default.cfm. Sherlock Holmes Montgomerys Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present a new adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes story by Geoffrey Sherman now through May 13. It is billed by organizers as a gripping tale of the worlds most famous detective that features amazing twists and turns, accompanied by a healthy dose of comedy. The production is recommended for ages 9 and up. For show times and tickets, visit http://tickets. asf.net/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=11300. Ticket prices vary based on play, date and availability of seating. For more information, call 334-2715353 or visit asf.net/project/sherlockholmes/. Theatre in the Mind The Alabama Shakespeare Festival will host its free Theatre in the Mind series on various Saturdays now through May 6 from noon to 1 p.m. The series is designed to help people gain new insights into ASF productions through the acclaimed The atre in the Mind and Bard Talk lecture discussions. Designed around the plays ASF presents each season, people can par ticipate in free pre-show discussions with authors, cast members, designers and di rectors. The discussions are hosted by Dr. Susan Willis, ASFs resident dramaturge. Schedule: March 25 Dauphin Island; and April 22 The Tempest; and May 6 Rep Actors Discussion (after matinee) and Narrated Changeover. Theatre in the Mind is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required people may pick up their tickets at the People do not need to be a ticket holder to that days performance to attend the lecture. For more information, call 334-2715353, or visit www.asf.net/Education/ Theatre-in-the-Mind.aspx. People can observe the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, practice most Tuesdays and Wednesdays be tween March and November at the National Naval Aviation Museum viewing area in Pensacola, Florida. Practicies typically begin at 11:30 a.m. and last about an hour. The outside viewing area for the Blue Angels practice is museum. Signs are posted to direct visitors to viewing and parking locations, including lim ited parking for handicapped visitors. Open bleacher seating is available for 1,000 people. Chair service is provided at each practice session a limited quantity of chairs are available for a fee of $3 per chair good for that days practice session. Concessions and merchandise are also available, and there is a 100-percent ID check for all visitors 16 years Backpacks, daypacks, luggage and similar purses, bags containing medications, and dia per bags are allowed, but are subject to search by Naval Air Station Pensacola Security per sonnel. Cancellations due to weather or maintenance are made at the teams discretion and may not be made until the morning of the practice. For more information, visit http://www. navalaviationmuseum.org/. Naval Aviation Museum Press Release PPublic invited to Blue AAngel practice

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MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU, Roma nia The Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment Task Force Fighting Eagles, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, have been in Romania for a month, yet have fully immersed themselves in the local community and culture. Over the last week, Soldiers toured his torical Constanta and discussed poetry with high school students March 3 while sup porting American Corners, the U.S. Em bassy in Bucharests cultural diplomacy program to promote American literature with Romanian students, in partnership with a locally based U.S. Army civil affairs team. Soldiers visited the Ovidius University of Constanta to read poetry from Emily Dickinson, as well as share original work. The event provided a unique opportunity to share the passions of both poetry and American culture with junior Romanian scholars. I think opportunities in the community like these are important while we are here. It shows the people of Romania that be neath the uniform we are people just like them with similar interests and passions, said Sgt. Malcolm Cohens-Ashley, an auto mations clerk with Headquarters and Head quarters Company, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Regt. When he was a boy, Cohens-Ashley de veloped a keen interest in poetry. He wrote this opportunity arose, he volunteered to read Dickinsons Why Do I Love You, Sir? to a group of students visiting from Mircea Cel Batran, a national college. Sixteen students from the college partic ipated in the discussion about the poems themes. During the lesson they shared the meaning and symbolism found in the poished the discussion by sharing some of their original poetry. Cohens-Ashley also recited his own work entitled Painless. We are just so happy that the Ameri can Soldiers came to support our class. It meant a lot to the students to see Soldiers taking time from their jobs to come here and just talk with us, said Ileana-Mihaela Popescu, a professor of English at the Ovidius University of Constanta. The Fighting Eagles Battalion arrived in Romania Feb. 13 in support of Atlantic Resolve to collectively train with Roma nian Defense Forces and strengthen the credible deterrent capabilities available in southeastern Europe to respond to poten tial crises. In Constanta, local youth scouts led U.S. Soldiers through the citys down town square March 4. The downtown har kens to Constantas history as an old port city on the coast of the Black Sea, with strong Roman and Dacian roots. Soldiers met with representatives of Cercetasii Romaniei, a youth scouting organization focused on out-of-the-class room education and community service, to develop a cultural understanding of the region. The scouts escorted Soldiers to Constantas oldest surviving buildings, and a historical Roman Catholic church, a Greek Orthodox cathedral and a mosque. It is so refreshing to see the American Soldiers interested in the history of the city. On top of that, their spending time with our local kids allows the opportunity to practice English, which is amazing. We hope to continue to have future events like this, said Robert Urmosi, one of the youth scout leaders. ARMYFLIER.COM MARCH 23, 2017 C5 Religious Services WOORSHIPIP SEERVIICEES Except as noted, all services are on Sunday. 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C6 MARCH 23, 2017 ARMYFLIER.COMKUWAIT CITY, Kuwait Throughout mans history of wars, conquests, travels and adventures, horses have been along each step of the way. To some, they are the symbols of emotional growth and healing; to others, they are equal partners in sports and recreations. The Soldiers of the 195th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support gave preventive care services March 7 at the Equestrian Center in the Kuwaiti Ministry of De fense. Their visit is part of the military to military project the United States has with its host nation of Kuwait. The Kuwaiti military does not currently have a veterinarian assigned to the Equestrian Division, said CW2 Margaret Pierson, 195th MDVSS. We examine their lame and ills, bi-weekly, giving out free advice that can extend their lives. As a newly formed Army Reserve unit, the 195th MDVSS from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, comes to the central command area with a lot of specialized services. Known at the KMOD for medical services to horses, this unit also provides animal care technical services to cats and military working dogs, as well as inspections of incoming food for the dining facilities. We have 45 forward-deployed Soldiers that cover the areas of Qatar, Jordan, Iraq and Kuwait, said Maj. Cath erine Williams, the commander of the 195th MDVSS. while forging partnerships with the host nation. Horses residing at the center are at ease with the medi cal attention the Soldiers give them a mare and her foal greet all by allowing the Soldiers to rub on their heads, even after conducting stress tests or inspections of their teeth and hooves. Overall, we ensure that the horses are getting vacci nated regularly, to which they appear to be, said Maj. we get them on a parasitology type of program, to get rid of parasites. Spc. Rachel Dinger, an animal care specialist with the 195th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support, gives a horse a hug March 7 at the Kuwait Military Department of Defense. PPHOTOS bBY SSGT. T T OM WADE By Sgt. Tom Wade U.S. Army Central Public Affairs Soldiers help nurture horses back to health FA MIL YM EDICAL CLINIC 2LOCATIONS633S.Union Av e. 1519Andrews Av e. $5.00RXPlanGetamonth Supplyofcertain medications! Elba Enterprise Enterprises 2ndLocationNowOpen! (7Days aW eek) 6580Boll We evilCircle WIREGRASS WELLNESSCENTER J. CHRISSTRUNK, M.D. W Yo ud ont haveto faceyour problems alone. We Come To Yo u! THURSD AY ,A PRIL6TH5:00-8:00PM Sp aS ervices, Ta st yB ites& Drinks to suppor to ur CLEAN WA TE RPARTNER Gulf Re storation Network Yo gaClasses5pm,6pm,7pm Fr ee AV EDA Gift Ba gf or rst 50Guests!LimitedSpace Av ailable Reser ve Yo urSpot 334.393.7546 SP A& YOGA CLEAN WA TE R FOR CW2 Margaret Pierson, food safety ofcer, rubs the nose of a horse. Maj. Curt Degeyter, (center) veterinary preventative medicine ofcer, shows how to test a 15-year-old horse for lameness.

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WASHINGTON Paralympic swimmer Sgt. Elizabeth Marks, a combat medic assigned to the United States Army World Class Athlete Program, was inducted into the U.S. Army Womens Foundation Hall of Fame on International Womens Day. Marks won gold and bronze medals at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, struck gold four times at the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, and received the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2016 ESPYs in Los Angeles. March 8, Marks was one of seven Soldier Olympians and Paralympians among the U.S. Army Womens Foundation 2017 Hall of Fame in Building in Washington. In the face of life-changing in juries, they have been tested and challenged, but they have not been defeated, retired Lt. Col. Jenelle Roberts said before naming the Sol dier-athletes. They exemplify the triumphs of the human spirit. While their journeys and struggles may differ, they all have the same fundamental core of strength, resilience and perseverance, which made them successful Soldiers and world-class champions. Cyclists Shawn Cheshire, Shawn Morelli and Jennifer Schuble, sitting volleyball player Kari Miller, and pa ra-triathletes Melissa Stockwell and retired Col. Patricia Collins joined Marks in the athletic portion of the class of 2017. Marks underwent triple surgery for bilateral hip injuries sustained in 2010 while serving as a combat medic in Iraq, which led to rehabilitation in the swimming pool at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Her for duty resulted in a Paralympic swimming career that led to worldrecord times and gold-medal suc cess. Along the way, however, Marks nearly died in London in 2014 after contracting an upper respiratory in fection while traveling to the inau gural Invictus Games. The infection led to a medically-induced coma that lasted nearly a month. She recovered to not only win four gold medals at the 2016 Invictus Games but set a Paralympic world record in the wom ens SB7 100-meter breaststroke. In spite of her many successes, Marks said, she never imagined that room with such accomplished wom en. Its very humbling, and its a lot to digest, said Marks, 26, a native of Prescott Valley, Arizona, who is stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. Im sure Ill wake up in the morn ing and feel just as awed and inspired as I did this evening. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Cyn the U.S. Army Womens Foundation, raved about Marks performance earlier in the day on the Army Experiences of Extraordinary Women panel discussion at the U.S. Capitol. Marks said she was humbled by the praise. She has been an incredible ser geant major that paved the way for a lot of women, Marks said. For her to even know my name is an honor.D MARCH 23, 2017 Health DOD DoOC: Collaboration, partnership key en Story on Page D3 and FitnessEvery point counts, and that couldnt have been more evident than during a game between two Fort Rucker Intramural Bas ketball teams who battled it out on the court Tuesday with the winning shots coming in the form of two clutch free throws after time had expired. The 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation Regi ments Heat Check edged out the 1st Bn., 14th Avn. Regt. Head Hunters, 80-79, in overtime at the Fortenberry-Colton Physi cal Fitness Center, and although both teams were formidable, in the end it all came down to determination, fouls and free throws, ac cording to Capt. Dan Prial, Heat Check team captain. lize throughout the game, so there was no switching out players, but that wasnt some thing that was going to keep the team down, the coach said. It was tough for us because we only had said. We played pretty much as well as we could we hit a couple big shots and it just went our way this time. We havent been very competitive in any game so far (this season), but during this game once we were winning by three at half time, we just tried to stay in the game I think adrenaline took over at that point, he continued. Everyone was tired and we havent come this close to winning a game all season, so if this was going to be our one shot, we were going to make sure we got carted out of here on a wheelchair if we had to. The game got off to a good start for Heat Check, although Head Hunters took possession to start. The 1-145th was able to recover the rebound to take it back for a three-point shot to take a lead early on. The 1-14th wouldnt fall far behind, though, as they settled into their stride to keep up with their opponents, and both teams seemed in it to win it as they pingquarter. Neither team seemed able to get a leg up in managed to pull away in the second quarter as the Head Hunters defense couldnt man age to keep up. The 1-14ths offense was lacking, also, as their shooting game slowed, throwing up brick after brick, allowing their opponents the chance to get the rebound and pull away. Coupled with a string of fouls against Heat Check, the 1-145th was able to take a comfortable lead, 28-20, with just 5 minutes remaining in the half. Head Hunters werent giving up so soon, though, despite being down by nearly 10 points. They came back with an aggressive of fense and tightened up their defense, sur prising their opponents and eventually taking the lead, proving that it was still any ones game. Both teams once again bounced the lead back and forth in the remaining minutes of the game, but it was Heat Check who would be back on top at the end of he half, leading 37-34. Both teams were more than capable of game strong with a three-point shot to start the half, extending their lead, but The Head Hunters wouldnt be left too far behind as they remained on their opponents heels Sgt. Ryan Timpson, player for Head Hunters, goes up for a layup during a Fort Rucker Intramural Basketball game at Fortenberry-Colton Physical Fitness Center Tuesday. PHOTO BY NATHAnN PFAU By Nathan Pfau Army Flier Staff Writer MARCH MADNESS By Tim Hipps U.S. Army Installation Management Command Public Affairs Paralympic swimming champion inducted into Hall of Fame SILVER SPRING, Md. While rock-climbing with a friend in the mountains along the coast of Washington state Oct. 5, 2014, Coast Guard Petty Ofthe ordinary: he left his helmet behind. I always wear one, said the San Diego-based maritime enforcement specialist, but I forgot some gear on the top of the climb. And since it was just a short scramble back up to get the gear and a hike back down, just this one time, I didnt [wear a helmet]. He had climbed many times in this area and felt comfortable going back the short distance for his for gotten equipment without either a helmet or a rope. Woodside lost his footing on the rocky ledge and a three-centimeter crater into the side of his skull. While he stayed conscious and mobile after the ac cident, the injury was so severe Woodside admitted he doesnt remember what happened that day or the next two weeks afterward. MHS medical staff helped Woodside battle back from his injuries to return to full active duty. But it was a traumatic brain injury that could have been avoided. Prevention is multifaceted, said Scott Livings ton, the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center education division director. Primary prevention of TBI aims to reduce the risk of injury happening in the aim then is preventing any secondary complications and subsequent injuries. TBIs are among the most devastating injuries faced by service members. The severity of TBIs range from mild also known as a concussion to moderate, severe, and penetrating injuries, and can result in both short-term and long-term effects. According to DVBIC, nearly 360,000 troops have sustained some type of TBI since 2000, with 80 percent of these in juries occurring in noncombat settings. Many happen during training, as a result of vehicular or motorcycle accidents, or accidents that happen during recreation al activities outside of work like rock climbing.HUMBLE CHECKMilitary Health Systems Communications Office Staff Report Sgt. Elizabeth Marks competes in the 100-meter backstroke preliminaries of the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Swimming Team Trials on July 2 at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center in Charlotte, N.C. She nished second in the nal with a time of 1 minute, 21.64 seconds. PHOTO BY T TIM HHIppPPS SSEE HHUMBLE, PAGE D3 Clutch free throws earn Heat Check OT win over Head Hunters AARMY GRApPHIC Sgt. Elizabeth Marks was named to the ESPN Womens Impact25 Athletes and Inuencers list in 2016. AARMY pPHOTO Service member shares brain injury story SSEE CHAMpPIOnN PAGE D3 SSEE MARCH, PAGE D3

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Congresswoman Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a major in the Army National Guard who serves on the House Armed Services Com mittee and the House Foreign Affairs Com mittee, welcomed the recipients to Wash ington and offered advice to the military women assembled for the ceremony. Its so great to be able to be here to join all of you sisters and brothers in arms, es pecially on this day -International Wom ens Day, Gabbard said. What better way to recognize International Womens Day than by celebrating so many great women who have and continue to exemplify lead ership, courage and service to the core of their very being. Dont discount what you bring to the ta ble and how much appreciation there is for your service and for your leadership, both in the uniform and at whatever point you lay down that uniform, Gabbard said. Marks was grateful to be considered as a panelist, much less a Hall of Fame in ductee. I sat on a panel with extremely impres sive women that held a lot of rank from a lot of years of service, she said. I hope that I can continue that legacy and that I bring them the respect that they deserve. I am in awe that they thought me worthy of this, and I will cherish it. It will be a memory and something that I look back on that inspires me for a long time. throughout most of the third quarter. Despite their ability to stay close, Heat Check maintained away with another string of fouls against them, allowing them to sink multiple free throws to take an almost 10-point lead. Head Hunters once again tightened up their offense to close in on their opponents, managing to trail by only one point with seven minutes remaining. The 1-14th seemed to tire out the opposing offense as they pushed to take the lead, but Heat Check managed to push through as Head Hunters continued their aggressive play style, continuing to foul and allowing for more free throws, giving the 1-145th a six-point lead at the 2-minute mark. Hunters managed to close the scoring gap and both teams went shot for shot as the 1-14th managed a layup to tie the into overtime. Heat Check went into overtime strong, starting off with a 3 pointer to take the lead, and both teams were giving it all 1 point of each other. behind by 1 point, and although the Head Hunters managed to stop a buzzer beater, they did so too aggressively as a foul was called allowing Heat Check to sink two free throws to win the game, 80-79. Livingston compared preven tion efforts to what occurs in or with the correct helmet and taught the proper way to wear it. Helmets wont prevent all concussions, so coaches or medical staffs must remove a player from the game to prevent what can be an even more devastating second injury. Once someone sustains a TBI, said Livingston, you want to give the brain a chance to heal and fully recover before allowing them back to sports. If a person goes back to play too soon [while still experiencing symptoms], they are three to six times more likely to suffer a subsequent brain injury. He said additional concussions can have a snowball effect of worsening symptoms and extended recovery. Recent advancements in military better. Livingston said while these improvements in helmet technol ogy help reduce the risk of serious head trauma, there is still a risk of TBIs, especially from the pressure waves caused by a blast. Helmets are not concussion proof. Thats why commanders and leaders in if the head doesnt take a direct strike from an object, that troop still needs to be checked out by medical staff. People need to recognize when they or one of their service members are in a situation that could have caused a concussion, said Livingston, such as being within 50 meters of a blast or being in volved in a rollover collision, even if theres no visible signs of head trauma. Its vital that leaders remove injured service members from a training or combat environment to prevent injuries from a subsequent TBI, he said. Livingston encouraged every one to wear proper safety equip ment since most TBIs happen away from deployment and com bat. Wear military helmets in train ing settings, bicycle or motorcycle helmets when riding, and specialty helmets for other recreational activities such as snowboarding and rock climbing. And always wear a safety belt when riding in or operating a motor vehicle. For Woodside, suffering a TBI put everything in perspective, es pecially not taking his own safety for granted. It was the day that changed the rest of my life, said Woodside. When I got hurt because of my own actions, it really gave me a humble check. See Woodsides full story of recovery on DVBICs http:// dvbic.dcoe.mil/aheadforthefuture/ stories. SILVER SPRING, Md. The open points for infectious pathogens. When in fections occur, military medicine counters with antimicrobials. However, the use of so many drugs can lead to a buildup of resistance to the very such treatments used for cure. The Military Health System wants to stop the infections without contributing further to antibiotic resistance, according to Dr. David Smith, currently performing the duties of the as sistant secretary of Defense for Health Af fairs. Infectious disease is often the biggest enemy relative to the outcomes, Smith said. The good news is that over our his tory, were continually improving on the disease side and the ability to take care of severe trauma. Smith participated in a congressional D.C., March 7, addressing antimicrobial resistance. Representatives from several other agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; the De partment of Health and Human Services Biomedical Advanced Research and De velopment Authority, a program that provides an integrated, systemic approach to the development and purchase of the vac cines, drugs, therapies, and diagnostic tools for public health medical emergencies; and the National Institutes of Health, joined Smith during the session. In the last 15 years of warfare, improvised explosive devices have produced massive, contaminated wounds, said Smith. Their slow-healing nature made the wounds more susceptible to infections, with many bugs already deposited into the site at the point of the injury. Smith said the Multidrug-resistant organ ism Repository and Surveillance Network housed at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in suburban Washington helps The network provides comprehensive analysis of resistant microorganisms, including their genetic information, so researchers can better study and treat in fections. MRSN stores the antibiotic sus ceptibility and genetic analyses from these infectious pathogens, and makes it avail able to scientists and clinicians who can then modify treatment approaches, he said. In addition, this information is relayed to hospitals, medical leaders and policymak ers in an effort to stem the tide of resistance transmission within the health care system, Smith added. Last year, due to the surveil the United States to discover a bacteria containing a gene that promotes resistance to one of our last-resort antibiotics, Colis tin, in a human patient. Shelved years ago as a result of worri some toxicity, Colistin was reintroduced following the increase in patients with multidrug-resistant infections and no other therapy options. This Colistin-resistant gene was discovered in samples sent to the MRSN as part of its proactive enterprisewide surveillance activity, he said. The military also monitors the drugs used against infections and studies the rise of in fectious diseases around the world. Smith said the globally engaged nature of U.S. must be similarly engaged and consider the larger world picture of infectious disease. He said the Military Health System serves as an important part of the Global Health Security Agenda, an international program in which U.S. government agen cies, other nations, international organiza tions, and public and private stakeholders are engaged to keep the world safe from infectious disease threats. Antimicrobial resistance is such a global threat. We need to be able to prevent avoid able epidemics, detect them early, and re spond rapidly and effectively [to infections around the globe], said Smith. Were an active participant in trying to help our part ners across the world to increase this ca pability. U.S. military medical labs around the world serve as part of a biosensor network, said Smith. For example, the labs keep military and civilian populations healthier by collecting samples that help determine developed each year. Antibiotic resistance poses great challenges to military medicine, but Smith is optimistic the ongoing collaboration, fruitful. ARMYFLIER.COM MARCH 23, 2017 D3 PUZZLE ANSWERS TrRIVIaA Fort RUcker Sports BriefsScuba course The Fort Rucker Aquarians Dive Club will spon week, the course will meet Monday and Wednesday nights for no less than six weeks and no more than seven weeks, depending on the weather. One week end will be required at the end of the course to com plete open water training in the Gulf of Mexico. For information, call 334-803-1323 or 334-4940847. Spring Boot Camp Fortenberry-Colton Physical Fitness Center will host its Spring Boot Camp April 3 to May 12 week days from 8:30-9:45 a.m. The cost will be $100 per participant. The training includes weekly consulta tions to keep track of progress, training with certi classes during the six weeks. T-shirts will be avail able to all participants. For more information, call 255-3794. Wounded warrior hunt The Wounded Warrior Classic/Turkey and Coy ote Hunt will take place April 6-8 during legal Rucker Outdoor Recreation staff. Hunters will be al lowed to harvest turkey and coyotes on Fort Rucker. Hunters must present game to the ODR service cen ter between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Photos will not be ac cepted, and no trapping or road kill allowed. All pa trons wanting to hunt along with wounded warriors must have a valid state hunting license, Fort Rucker hunting permit and a hunter education completion card. The event will be open to the public. There will be an awards ceremony April 8 at 11 a.m. Cost is $25. There will be a prize for the biggest turkey, prize for the biggest coyote and prize for the most coyotes. For more information, call 255-4305. SKIES Swim Lessons SKIES will offer swim lessons for youth now through May at the Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Center indoor pool. Enrollment opens on the 15th of each month. There must be three students enrolled to conduct and continue a class. Students must reenroll each month. Classes are subject to change. Swim schedules are available. Private classes are designed for those that may need a one-on-one ap proach in instruction. For more information or to sign up, visit www. webtrac.mwr.army.mil or call 255-1867. Gobbler Classic Turkey Hunt Outdoor recreation hosts its Gobbler Classic Turkey Hunt now through April 30. The entry fee is $25 and participants must have an Alabama State All Game License, Fort Rucker Post Hunting Permit and Hunter Education Completion Card. Alabama State Regulation and Fort Rucker Regulation 215-1 apply. The turkey must be harvested on Fort Rucker to qualify. People can register at ODR or MWR Central. For more information, call 255-4305 or 2552997.Continued from Page D1Humble Military Health Systems Communications Office Staff Report Collaboration, partnership key to ghting antibiotic resistance A bacteriology researcher swabs an isolated sample of streptococcus pneumonia in Goroka, Papua New Guinea. The researcher is testing the bacteria to determine if the strain has sensitivity to antibiotics or if it is resistant. PHOTO BY A AIR FFORCE SSTAFF SSGT. MMARCUS MMORRIS NOWACCEPTINGCREDITCARDS CallChuckFor Yo ur Estimate! 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