Sean KimmonsArmy News Service

Almost seven years ago, Spc. Dakota Williams lost more than his stepbrother. He lost his hero.

His stepbrother, Spc. Dylan Johnson, had been deployed in Iraq’s Diyala Province just north of Baghdad for less than a month when a bomb detonated next to his vehicle. The explosion killed

him.Inspired by his service to the country,

Williams later joined the Army to follow in his footsteps.

On Thursday, he personally honored his stepbrother when he placed an American flag at his headstone in Section 60 of the Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags In event.

Staff ReportFort Wainwright Family and MWR

Fort Wainwright, get ready for the biggest event of the season, the U.S. Army Garrison Alaska Summer Concert on June 1! Enjoy the evening at Chena Bend Clubhouse & Golf Course with free, live entertainment featuring rap artist Waka Flocka and country music artist and reality television star Kellie Pickler, as well as food trucks, a beverage tent, lawn games and so much more!

Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on! This year’s concert is festival-style with lawn seating. A limited number of folding chairs will be available for sale at the venue on the day of the event.

Open to DoD cardholders, authorized guests, and the public.

The party doesn’t stop when the music stops! Don’t miss out on the After Party at the Warrior Zone with Comedian Ronnie Jordan. A $5 cover charge gets you into the party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Must be 18 or older and a DoD ID cardholder to enter.

Special event access will only be through Badger Gate located on Badger Road. Installation access via Badger Gate will require positive photo identification and proof of vehicle insurance. Badger Gate will

be closed to regular traffic June 1 from 10 a.m. to Midnight to be utilized for the Summer Concert traffic.

Visitors should be prepared for random vehicle inspections, as well as bag checks being implemented. A reminder that marijuana, though legal in the State of Alaska, is still illegal, in any form, on federal installations.

Parking will be available in lots near to the Chena Bend Clubhouse & Golf Course, building 4090 Montgomery Road (at the intersection of Montgomery Road and Ketcham Road). Be prepared to follow traffic signs and controllers as they lead you to available parking spots.

If you decide to leave your vehicle parked overnight, please note that it will be towed to the Lower Chena Bend Parking Lot beginning at 11 p.m.

A free shuttle service will be available for concert attendees. Shuttles will run beginning at 4:30 p.m. until all attendees vacate the concert venue. This is the recommended mode of transportation to access the concert.

Shuttle pick-up/drop-off locations:• Siku Basin (intersection of Lily Lane &

Snapdragon Lane)• Last Frontier Community Activity Center (building

1044)

• Physical Fitness Center (building 3709)• Education Center (building 4391)Please do not bring the following items with you

to the concert: Camelback-style hydration packs, outside food & beverages, cans or glass bottles, aerosol cans, alcohol, illegal drugs or substances, fireworks, professional grade cameras or video equipment, firearms, knives, weapons, or objects that could be used as weapons, pets (except service animals), selfie sticks, banners on flags or poles, laser pointers, skateboards or skates, wagons. Management has the right to refuse entry of all items deemed inappropriate.

After a night of fun, do the responsible thing and don’t drive while intoxicated. The B.O.S.S. S.A.D.D. Program is here to make sure that all active duty Soldiers and Airmen, as well as their dependents, arrive home safely. Call (907) 353-4145 for a ride home-- it’s free and completely confidential.

Due to the large scale of the U.S. Army Garrison Alaska Summer Concert, many Fort Wainwright Family and MWR facilities will have reduced or altered hours on June 1. Please visit each respective facility webpage to view June 1 hours.

https://wainwright.armymwr.com/calendar/event/summer-concert-kellie-pickler-and-waka-flocka/2276154/27363

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Old Guard marks 70 years of ‘Flags In’ to honor Memorial Day

Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), participate in “Flags In” at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., 24 May, 2018. During “Flags In” The Old Guard honors America’s fallen heroes by placing an American flag at each gravesite for service members buried at ANC. (Photo by Spc. Lane Hiser, U.S. Army)

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Fort Wainwright hosts Kellie Pickler and Waka Flocka

Saturday

Sunny with a high of 72 and a low of 47 degrees.

Sunday

Mostly sunny with a high of 73 degrees and a low of 50.

Friday

PM thunderstorms with a high of 65 and a low of 44.

WEEKEND WEATHER FORT WAINWRIGHT COMMUNITY ACTION COUNSELThe Community Action Council is a Fort Wainwright community event open to all

post residents, civilian employees and military members to attend and hear the latestin service oriented organization programs and events. A great opportunity to get

information straight from department leaders and subject matter experts from garrison,U.S. Army Alaska, Bassett Army Community Hospital and other units and agencies.CAC events take place the first Wednesday of each month, starting at 10:45 a.m.,at the Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044. If not able to attend,

watch live feed on Fort Wainwright’s Facebook page, at https://www.facebook.com/FortWainwrightPAO/. If you have questions about attending the CAC, call 353-9441.

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Garrison CommanderCol. Sean Fisher

Acting PAO/Command Information/Sr. Editor

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Community Relations/Media RelationsDani O’Donnell

Staff Writer/EditorDaniel Nelson

Staff Writer/New MediaBrady Gross

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NEWS

Ryki CarlsonSurvivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator

Your smartphone in your pocket, your tablet, or laptop holds valuable information about you, your friends and family. Think of all the contact numbers, photos, locations, emails and other personal information on them. The number of mobile phone users around the world is projected to exceed the five billion mark by 2019. Cybercriminals are adapting and changing their methods to profit from this growing number of potential victims. Your mobile devices need to be protected. Take some security measures to give you a piece of mind.

1. Secure your devices. Use strong password or touch ID features to lock your devices. These security measures can help protect your information if your devices are lost or stolen.

2. Think before you download an app. Information about you, such as the games you play, your contacts, how you shop and your location has value – just like money.

3. Avoid connecting to unsecure Wi-Fi hotspots. Public wireless networks and hotspots are not secure, meaning anyone can potentially see what you are doing on your mobile device while you are connect to one of these networks. Consider using a virtual private network (VPN) or a personal/mobile hotspot if you need to use a connection while on the go. To find the right VPN for your needs visit www.pcmag.com (look under “Best Picks”) or www.cnet.com/best-vpn-services-directory.

4. Keep your mobile devices and apps up-to-date. Your mobile devices are just as vulnerable as your laptop. Having the most up-to-date security software, web browser, operating system and apps is the best defense against viruses, malware and other online threats.

5. Consider adding security

software to your mobile devices. a. Avast Antivirus & Security this

app offers an impressive range of tools, including call blocking, an app locker to pin protect private apps and Wi-Fi scanning options for improved security and speed.

b. Sophos Free Antivirus and Security offers many features and scores a 100 percent detection rate for malware in real-time. Some extras include loss and theft protection, with support for wipe, lock, alarm, locate and more via SMS. There’s also a web filtering, password protection for apps, spam blocking, privacy and security advice.

c. McAfee Mobile Security offers anti-theft, contacts backup and secure storage for your media files. It automatically backs up contacts, wipes your contacts if your device is stolen and a batter indicator. This app works for both Android and iPhones

d. AVL is designed for malware protection. It scored a 99.8 percent detection rate in real-time.

e. Alvira Mobile Security allows you to scan apps for potential trouble, and it scans new apps or updates automatically. It includes anti-theft tools to help you find your device remotely, lock it, wipe it, or trigger an alarm. There’s also an identity safeguard tool that can tell you whether your email account or the email address of your friends have been compromised. Works on both Android and iPhones

6. Protecting stored data. Carefully consider what information you store on your mobile device. Precautionary steps you can take include:

a. Encrypting the data stored on the device.

b. Enable “remote wipe” to your device.

c. Select a strong password to restrict access to the keypad.

d. Change the password often.e. Maintain security on your device.f. Set automatic locks on mobile

devices.

Weekly Financial Tips: Mobile Devices

MEDDAC MinuteBrandy OstanikMedical Department Activity – Alaska, Public Affairs

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

24 Hour Nurse Advice Line: 1-800-874-2273 Opt. 1Appointment Line: 361-4000Behavioral Health: 361-6059Benefits Advisor: 361-5656Immunizations: 361-5456Information Desk: 361-5172Patient Advocate: 361-5291Pharmacy Refills: 361-5803Referral Center: 361-1810Tricare On-Line: www.tricareonline.comHealth Net Federal Services: www.tricare-west.com, 1-844-866-9378

PERFORMANCE TRIAD TIPWriting down what you ate, when

you ate it and how you felt — especially if you’re prone to emotional eating — is a great way to keep track of things without drilling it down into numbers.

FAMILY FUN RUNJoin us for a family friendly 5K run/

walk at 10 a.m. June 16 at Bassett ACH to celebrate Men’s Health Month. With food trucks, giveaways and bounce house, it’s sure to be a hit with the entire family. Race day registration begins at 9 a.m. or can be done online at https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/FortWainwright/MensHealth5K.

BREAST PUMPS AND SUPPLIESDo you have a breastfeeding child at

home? TRICARE covers breast pumps and breast pump supplies at no cost. You must have a prescription from your provider and state which type of breast pump you need. For more information on coverage go to www.tricare.mil/breastpumps.

TOBACCO CESSATIONReady to quit tobacco? Let our

tobacco cessation educators assist you. Classes are offered weekly at Preventive Medicine (building 4077) for beneficiaries. Upcoming June classes include June 5, 23 and 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. and June 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. To register, or for more information on class content and future dates, call 361-4148.

NEED LAB RESULTS?No need to come into Bassett ACH

or call into your provider. You can get lab results, schedule medication refills, schedule appointments and more through TRICARE Online. Go to www.tricare.mil to log in or create an account.

DO YOU KNOW JOE?We want to hear from you, and

starting June 20 the Joint Outpatient Evaluation System will be randomly mailed to beneficiaries requesting input on appointment satisfaction. Your responses will assist MEDDAC-AK leadership to improve services and your overall experience. Look for your envelope in the mail.

Brandy OstanikMedical Department Activity – Alaska, Public Affairs

Taste is at the top of the list that drives what food Americans choose. Making the choice to eat healthy does not have to be a sentence to have a bland diet. Make healthy eating taste good to help you keep up with your healthy lifestyle. Enhance the flavor of your meat, poultry and fish with high heat/lower fat techniques such as pan searing, grilling and broiling. These will help to brown meat and enhance flavor. Try this even with your slow cooked roasts and you will see the difference in taste! Brush your vegetables with some herbs and heart healthy olive oil and roast them at a high temperature (450o F). Use different colors of peppers with different flavors to spice things up a bit. Even small amounts of hot pepper sauce can enhance

recipes. Acidic ingredients like lemon and orange peel help to balance flavor. Don’t forget the low calorie condiments like wasabi, salsas and mustards to add a delicious pop to your recipes. When you use onions in your recipes, try caramelizing them in a small amount of oil to bring out their flavor. Remember that, most of the time, you can cut some sugar, salt, and/or fat from recipes without altering the flavor and quality. Don’t blindly follow recipes - make alterations to make them both delicious and nutritious.

Featured Food: Figs. Figs are a great snack on their own or as part

of a recipe. Figs are naturally low in fat and sodium but contain almost 1 gram of fiber per fig.

Recipe Spotlight: Chocolate Covered Figs:

¾ cup dark chocolate12 fresh black figs1/4 to 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

1) Melt chocolate in double boiler or microwave2) Dip figs into melted chocolate3) Sprinkle with nuts and place on parchment paper4) Refrigerate for 30 minutes

References:

Cunningham, Eleese. Seven ways to enhance the flavor of your meals. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website. http://www.eatright.org/resource/food/planning-and-prep/cooking-tips-and-trends/enhancing-the-flavor-of-your-meals. April 7, 2016. Accessed April 11, 2016.

Nutrition Corner: Nutrition 101

Your Life, Our LossStaff ReportU.S. Army Combat Readiness Center

When a Soldier dies in a preventable accident, it has a detrimental effect on the unit morale and welfare. That Soldier’s absence, however, extends far beyond the Army because often they also leave behind a heartbroken family, friends and colleagues.

In an effort to curtail these needless losses, the Army is introducing a new safety campaign titled “Your Life, Our Loss.” Unlike previous campaigns that combined spring/summer and autumn/winter safety topics, this new initiative has an all-seasons focus featuring multimedia products with year-round utility. Check this site often for updated materials throughout the campaign.

Everyone is susceptible to accidents, but tragedy is not inevitable. Take advantage of the risk management products and tools the Army provides to help keep you safe.

Remember, it’s your life, but our loss.https://safety.army.mil/MEDIA/SeasonalSafetyCampaigns/AllSeasons.aspx

Brandy OstanikMEDDAC-AK Public Affairs

Medical Department Activity – Alaska welcomed a new company commander during a Change of Command Ceremony May 23 held at Bassett Army Community Hospital. Capt. David R. Gill assumed command from Capt. Lee P. Wakeman who will remain at MEDDAC-AK as the officer in charge of operations.

Col. Christopher G. Jarvis, commander MEDDAC-AK served as the reviewing officer for the ceremony.

“Our mission is to provide high quality healthcare through teamwork to ensure a globally ready force, and absolutely Capt. Wakeman has stepped up and supported that mission since he’s been here,” said Jarvis. “He has absolutely excelled at that mission.”

Jarvis spoke of the many contributions Wakeman made during his tenure.

“Under his leadership, MEDDAC-AK conducted the first ever SRP [Soldier Readiness Processing] of the entire unit, optimizing the readiness of our Soldiers,” said Jarvis. “In doing so, he helped to validate the processes and procedures of the new SRP site on Fort Wainwright. This new site will enhance the readiness of all USARAK units.

“Finally, he led by example in treating all Soldiers and staff members with dignity and respect, another top priority of the command.”

During his remarks, Wakeman thanked the MEDDAC-AK leadership and the company Soldiers for allowing him the opportunity to lead the company and grow as a leader.

“You have helped me grow, given me advice and encouragement, given me praise and thanks, inspired

me and taught me,” said Wakeman, “but perhaps most importantly, offered me well intended criticism and the grace to fall, bounce back and move forward.”

Wakeman, a United States Military Academy at West Point graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science degree with honors in Philosophy, reminded those in attendance that philosophy is to be lived, that it is a way of being and interacting with those around you.

“My philosophy has always been this,” said Wakeman. “Every individual is more real, more valuable, than any number of wise policies and programs, and each is owed

an incalculable respect and dignity. I think perhaps in this one aspect, I can begin to empathize with many of you who perform patient care. At bottom, we exist for the same purpose: to give life and well-being to others when and how we can.”

Gill, who served as officer in charge of patient administration for MEDDAC-AK before being selected for the company commander position thanked Jarvis and Command Sgt. Maj. Jesus Rios for entrusting him with this opportunity.

“Thank you for the opportunity to lead these Soldiers and such an incredible and unique company,” said Gill.

Gill addressed the Soldiers in his command relaying his expectations.

“In a few days we will celebrate Memorial Day and about one mile from here lies a pond and surrounding it are monuments with names etched in stone,” said Gill. “These are men and women, who as Abraham Lincoln said, ‘gave their last full measure of devotion.’ And so nearly a hundred years ago American Soldiers fought and across the battlefields of Europe. One such private named Martin Treptow was killed in action and when his unit prepared to send his belongings home, they found a blood soaked journal in which he had written a pledge to his nation.”

“‘America must win this war, therefore I will work, I will save, I will sacrifice, I will endure. I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost, as If the whole struggle depended on me alone.’”

“Leaders, this is what I ask of you,” continued Gill. “I need your utmost. I need it from every Soldier, civilian,

NCO and officer.” This is how we build that team of teams and the high reliability organization we seek.”

A graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree with minors in Leadership, Sociology and Military Science, Gill earned his commission as a 2nd Lt. in the Medical Service Corps.

His military experience includes serving as treatment platoon leader, brigade medical supply officer and medial logistics officer in 15th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Calvary Division, Fort Hood, Texas. He deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation

Enduring Freedom and rotated to Camp Casey, as part of the rotational brigade combat team concept.

“Capt. Wakeman, I know you hold a deep conviction for helping Soldiers,” said Gill, “it’s been evident the last month of working for you. You might not hold the title of company commander now, but you’ve earned a new title to me, as friend.”ctic medics, one team. Malamute six signing on”

3June 1, 2018 NEWS

L. Amber PhillippeFort Wainwright Landscape Historian

Dazzle camouflage or Razzle Dazzle, as it was known in the United States, was invented by British naval officer Norman Wilkinson during World War I.

Recognizing the horrible toll German U-boats were taking on military ships, Wilkinson contrived to come up with a means of camouflaging ships from the German torpedo operators. Conventional camouflage schemes did not work in open water where unpredictable atmospheric conditions could make ships stand out, rather than blend in to the surrounding water and sky.

Instead of trying to camouflage, Wilkinson instead

developed a scheme to confuse. Referring back to his training as an artist, Wilkinson created wildly colorful design schemes that warped perspective and could, using cheap, simple paint make the eye perceive ships as smaller or larger than they really were; that could make the front of the ship look like the back of the ship, thus concealing the direction the ship was actually traveling; that could even make one ship look like two.

The painting schemes had limitations, of course, they were best viewed from low angles, close to the water, as if through the periscope of a U-boat; but before the advent of radar, dazzle camouflage was remarkably efficient at tricking the viewer and could throw off the calculations of enemy torpedoes by up to 58 percent.

As radar technology developed, however, dazzle camouflage quickly became obsolete. By World War II very few ships were still sporting the distinctive razzle dazzle, but it did linger on until, in the United States at least, it was removed from all ships in 1945.

Like Historic Photos? Check out our Pinterest page for more, visit www. pinterest.com/fwacultural/.

If you have any stories or photographs to share with the Cultural Resources Management program please call, (907) 361-9329 or email laurel.a.phillippe.ctr@mail.mil.

(Photo courtesy of Levi Ballard)

ESTATE NOTICEAnyone having claims against or who is indebted to the estate of Pfc. Ruben Gonzalez, Alpha Troop, 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division may contact Capt. Coty Calvin, Summary Court

Marshal officer, 5-1 CAV, 1-25th SBCT,

Fort Wainwright, Alaska 99703. Contact by phone,

at (765) 438-5824, or email, at coty.s.calvin.mil@mail.mil.

History Snapshot: Razzle Dazzle Camouflage

Gill takes charge of MEDDAC-AK Company

Col. (Dr.) Christopher Jarvis, commander, Medical Department Activity - Alaska, right, presents Capt. David Gill the MEDDAC-AK company guidon during a Change of Command Ceremony May 23 at Bassett Army Community Hospital. Gill takes over command from outgoing commander Capt. Lee Wakeman. (Photo by Brandy Ostanik, MEDDAC-AK Public Affairs)

4 June 1, 2018NEWSHonoring Our Gold Star Families

Ryki CarlsonSurvivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator

Thanks to Kirk Alkire’s efforts, a retired U.S. Army 1st Sergeant, a mountain just outside Anchorage in the Chugach Mountains was named Gold Star Peak. This mountain, which was previously unnamed, overlooks the Matanuska-Susitna Valley of Alaska, about 30 miles outside Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The peak stands next to Mount POW/MIA, another mountain dedicated to prisoners of war or those missing in action.

The term Gold Star family member refers to the immediate family of those that die on active duty during a period of war or hostilities in which the United States was

engaged. In a proclamation issued on September 24, 2015, President Obama stated that most Americans can’t fully comprehend the price Gold Star family members have paid: “Their sleepless nights allow for our peaceful rest, and the folded flags they hold dear are what enable ours to wave. The depth of their sorrow is immeasurable, and we are forever indebted to them for all they have given us.”

Naming this peak was not an easy task, but no one has given more to our nation than the Families of our fallen. Gold Star Peak will recognize them all and forever honor them for their immeasurable sacrifices.

On Memorial Day, a group of more than fifty people ventured to the top of Gold Star Peak. Among those in attendance were Gold Star Family members, active duty

personnel, and Senator Dan Sullivan, a Marine reservist. The hike built a closeness among those venturing to the mountain top as members of the group encouraged, supported, and ensured no one was left behind. The breathtaking view from the top symbolizes hope and personal endurance through a difficult journey. Our Gold Star Families now have a mountain to remind them that all things are possible and everyone has a unique journey to climb. Maeve Lavtar, a Gold Star sibling, put it best when she said “Mission Accomplished! Gold Star Peak Memorial Day Hike 2018. About 50 people reached the top today, tons of little kiddos, the fog only broke for a few view glimmers, but our hearts healed with all the love from today’s adventure.”

COMPREHENSIVE FRG LEADER TRAINING 12 JUN| 1030-1330, ACS CLASSROOM This training covers rules and regulations, management of volunteers, and communications among other FRG members. This training also covers knowledge in the Key Caller and Treasurer role. For more information click here. To register, call 907-353-4332/ 353-4227.

FACEBOOK | ICE COMMENTS June 2018 EDITION

JELLY UPDATE We are sad to report that the team got in a jam and cannot cover the spread. We will not be going live on the 14th with the berry broadcast. Do not let that stop you from gathering your bushels while ye may. Freeze those berries and we’ll let you know when we can reschedule.

NEWCOMER’S ORIENTATION 13 JUN | 0900 - 1600 | LFCAC BLDG 1044 The Newcomer’s Orientation is open to new installation personnel and their spouses and is mandatory for all incoming soldiers. Spouses and civilian personnel are highly encouraged to attend. Representatives from various activities around post will provide briefings regarding the services they offer. Click here for more information or call 907-353-7908/4227.

LEVY BRIEF 6 JUN | 0900 - 1130 BLDG 3401, BASEMENT RM 2 This class is offered for soldiers and families moving overseas or back to the lower 48 and topics include: pre-move counseling, PCS process procedures, finance entitlements, shipping household goods, port call, family travel, legal assistance for claims and shipment of POV and pets. Please call907-353-7908/4227 or click here for more information.

907-353-4227 | www.wainwright.armymwr.com | 3401 Santiago Avenue | Fort Wainwright, AK 99703

1 JUN | 1700 - 2100 | NORTH CHENA BEND GOLF COURSE Fort Wainwright, get ready for the biggest event of the season, the USAG Fort Wainwright Summer Concert on June 1st. Enjoy the evening at Chena Bend Clubhouse & Golf Course with free, live entertainment featuring rap artist Waka Flocka and country music artist and reality television star Kellie Pickler, as well as food trucks, a beverage tent, and so much more!

Army Community Service hours of operation are

0800-1600, Monday - Friday. Closed on Federal Holidays and Training Holidays.

OVER THERE! A celebration of the World War I Soldier Two hundred forty-three years ago, our nation's leaders established the Continental Army, and the Army's modern force was then born out of the American Expeditionary Force's extraordinary efforts during World War I. Today, the Army is the strategic land power of the joint force; called upon to prevent, shape, and win against adversaries.

The U.S. Army's 243nd Birthday is June 14, 2018, a day we celebrate the Total Army Force comprised of multi-component Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians and their contributions to national defense while paying tribute to the World War I Soldier.

907-353-4227 | www.wainwright.armymwr.com | 3401 Santiago Avenue | Fort Wainwright, AK

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Visit www.facebook.com/ftwainwrightacs or

visit our webpage on the Fort Wainwright MWR Webpage: wainwright.armymwr.com

Have you checked out Military OneSource?

This site has valuable information about non-medical counseling, PSC’ing, deployments, finances, recreation, travel, shopping, employment, education and so much more. They are available 24/7 at 1-800-342-9647 or click here to visit their website.

AER CAMPAIGN SUCCESS What an exciting time to work as an AER officer! While the goal of the capitol campaign was to inform each service member about the program & give an opportunity to donate. Fort Wainwright Soldiers set a record amount this campaign with donations of $201,180.13. Army Emergency Relief is proud of those who supported the campaign and proud of those who shared the information on how to get access to the program and all its benefits. Thank you Fort Wainwright!

B.O.S.S. LIFE SKILLS -VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 21 JUN| 1300-1470 | B.O.S.S. BLDG 1045 GAFFNEY This class covers the basic components of an engine while learning how to check fluid levels and tire pressure, and rotate tires. Discover the vehicle’s electrical system, battery maintenance, engine oil and filter replacement, air and fuel filters replacement, and replace spark plugs and wires. Call 907-353-7648 for more information or to register .

PERSONAL FINANCE FOR FIRST TERM SOLDIERS Mondays | 1300-1600 | ACS CLASSROOM This mandatory training is geared to setting our First Term Soldiers up for success and is scheduled during your first two weeks. Training topics include: military lifestyle, financial readiness, budgeting, saving, investing and TSP/BRS, credit score, bank account management and goal setting. Spouses are welcome! Click here for more information or call 907-353-4459.

GET OUT! & EXPERIENCE ALASKA OUTDOOR RECREATION | GLASS DRIVE There is no reason to stay inside and miss what Alaska has to offer. Drop by or call for info on these and other trips offered through your Outdoor Rec. Click here for complete calendar. JUNE 3 Gulkana Glacier hike. 10 Explore Denali. 10 Compeau Trail ATV Trip. 10 Chena River Float. 15-17 Wrangell-St. Elias Na-tional Park 22 Friday Family Kayaking 24 Woman's Rock Climbing 30 Family Day Rafting

Call 907-361-6349 for more information.

SMOOTH MOVE 6 JUN | 1300 - 1530 ACS CLASSROOM This class will provide Financial planning for travel, DLA, pay adjustments COLA/ BAH/Spouse income, hand carry items, access to funds, vehicle maintenance costs, funding PPP/DTY, expenses at new duty station, avoiding weight and storage fees, avoiding travel recoupment due to GTC disbursement and estimates of travel. To register, please call 907-353-4459/4227 or click here for more information.

SPOUSE TO SPOUSE 12 JUL | 0930 - 1130 | NORTH HAVEN COMMUNITY CENTER The July Spouse to Spouse event is a wonderful opportunity for spouses in our community to get connected with resources and to network with each other. Children are welcome and transportation is provided for guests staying at the IHG Hotel on post. Come meet new friends and get information that matters to all Military Spouses. For more information, please call 907-353-7908 or click here for more information.

Eielson Air Force Base Police Week 2018

Airmen from the 354th Security Forces Squadron march May 14, 2018 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The 354th SFS began Police Week 2018 with a ruck march and held a variety of events including a military working dog demonstration, static displays and a retreat ceremony. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Eric M. Fisher, 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

The 354th Fighter Wing Honor Guard posts the colors during the Police Week 2018 retreat ceremony May 18, 2018 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The ceremony was held to honor the defenders who lost their lives dating back to 2005. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Eric M. Fisher, 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

5June 1, 2018 COMMUNITY CALENDARFort Wainwright Family & MWR

Weekly EventsJune 1 – 8

USAG Alaska Summer Concert with Kellie Pickler and Waka FlockaJune 1 5 to 9 p.m.

Are you ready for the biggest event of the summer? Come on out for the USAG Alaska Summer Concert with Kellie Pickler and Waka Flocka at the Chena Bend Clubhouse and Golf Course! We’ll have food trucks, yard games, and of course, the main event with Kellie Pickler and Waka Flocka, hosted by comedian Ronnie Jordan.Visit www.wainwright.armymwr.com for parking and access information, and to find out how you can attend the after party at the Warrior Zone!

Gulkana Glacier Day HikeJune 3 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Travel back to the Ice Age with this 6-mile round trip hike will lead up straight to the foot of a glacier in the valleys of the Alaska Range. Register early for this popular event!Outdoor Recreation Center, building 4050 Call 361-6349, registration required

Summer Laser TagJune 4 through 8 3 to 7 p.m.

The laser tag arena is extending its hours for the summer! Bring your friends over for an intense round of laser action!Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044 Call 353-2642

Kids Bowl FreeWednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration is now open for the Kids Bowl Free program at Nugget Lanes! Sign up online to receive a free 2-game bowling pass on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this summer, and have a blast with Kids Bowl Free!Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702 Call 353-2654, registration required

B.O.S.S. Single Parents & Children Chena River FloatJune 8 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Are you a single Soldier who is also a parent? Then you are eligible to participate in this month’s parent & child outing with B.O.S.S.! Join us for a lazy float down the Chena River as we float through downtown Fairbanks.B.O.S.S., building 1045, Suite 31 Call 353-7648, registration required

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May is Motorcycle Safety Month, and it’s the perfect time to evaluate your personal risk for the year ahead. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center has loss prevention tools and information to keep you and your Soldiers safe, both on and off duty.

When a Soldier dies or is injured in a preventable accident, it has a detrimental effect on the morale, welfare and readiness of the unit. That Soldier’s absence, however, extends far beyond the Army because often they also leave behind a heartbroken family, friends and colleagues.

Remember, IT’S YOUR LIFE, BUT OUR LOSS.

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FINANCE TIPNeed help updating your LeaveWeb profile? You can do it yourself! Once logged in just click on the little pencil next to your social and update anything from your name, rank, unit, base, etc. LeaveWeb makes it easy!

NUTRITIONAL TIPPlay detective in the cereal aisle; teach your children how to find the amount of total sugars in various cereals.

SUMMER READING PROGRAMThe Eielson Air Force Base Library’s Summer Reading Program begins June 7 and will continue through July 28. This program is open to all ages and registration begins June 7. Please call 377-3174 for more information.

OUTDOOR RECREATION SUMMER RESERVATIONSBook your summer escape with Outdoor Recreation! Bear Lake Family Camp Birch Lake and Valdez are now open for summer reservations. Call 377-1232 to make yours! Don’t miss out on the summer fun!

CLEP TEST PREPAre you preparing to take a CLEP (college level placement test) to earn credits toward your CCAF? The Eielson Library holds CLEP Prep every Wednesday at 10 a.m. You can take a practice test before your real one, with immediate results! Space is limited, so call ahead, or call for questions at 377-3174.

PIANO LESSONSPiano lessons are available at the Eielson City Center. If you or your child have ever wanted to learn to play piano, now’s your chance! Call 377-2642 for more information and to sign up for lessons.

STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARYThe Eielson Library holds story time every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. for children 5-years old and younger. Come out and enjoy listening to themed stories read by the library staff or volunteers! Call 377-3174 for more information.

MEDICAL GROUP OFFERS SLEEP ENHANCEMENT CLASSThe 354th Medical Group provides sleep enhancement education classes on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. The class

is four weeks long and begins the first Tuesday of every month. For any questions or to register for the class, please call 377-6354.

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

Catholic Community:Religious Formation, 9 a.m., SundaysCatholic Mass, 10:30 a.m., SundaysSacrament of Reconciliation by appointment

Protestant Community:Contemporary Service, 9 a.m., SundaysKids Church, 9 a.m., SundaysAWANA, 4 to 6 p.m., SundaysJr./Sr. High Youth Service, 6 p.m., Wednesdays

IN BRIEF

“He’s not here, but he’s here,” said Williams, 23, of Salina, Oklahoma. “He’s still such an important part of my life.”

All Soldiers, including Williams, in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” participated in some way in this year’s Flags In. The regiment has conducted the event before every Memorial Day since 1948. It was then when the regiment was designated as the Army’s official ceremonial unit.

Over a course of four hours, more than 234,000 small flags were laid in front of headstones across the 624-acre cemetery. Flags were also placed inside theColumbarium as well, where the cremated remainsof service members reside. In all, enough flags wereplaced to account for the more than 400,000 interredor inurned within the cemetery. Regiment Soldiers alsoplaced about 11,500 flags at the nearby Soldiers’ andAirmen’s Home National Cemetery.

“It’s a great commitment by these Soldiers to do this, to place them at the hundreds of thousands of graves here,” said Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper. “What it does is it pays respect and homage to those who served before them, going all the way back to the Civil War and signals the importance of their service and that they will never be forgotten for what they did. So that they know, these young Soldiers today, much as I knew when I was in uniform, that should I have to pay that ultimate price, I would not be forgotten either in America’s hearts and minds.”

Col. Jason Garkey, the regiment commander, said Flags In is also a time of reflection for the Soldiers who participate.

“For every one of those headstones where we put a flag at, we have the solemn honor to put that flag in for a family member who can’t be here to do it themselves,” he said. “That’s a privilege.”

Each Soldier who took part in the event had the opportunity to place hundreds of flags into the ground, about 1 foot centered in front of every headstone.

When doing so, Garkey encouraged his Soldiers to read the name engraved onto the headstone.

“I tell them that the cemetery is alive,” Garkey said. “If you pay attention, it will tell you things.”

Buried throughout the cemetery are Medal of Honor recipients, young service members who were killed in war, retirees and spouses -- all with a story to share.

Garkey, who took part in his sixth Flags In, recalled one time seeing two graves next to each other with the same last name. From the dates on the headstones, he believed they belonged to a father who had served much of his adult life in the military and his son who had died in combat years before him.

“There’s no worst thing than for a parent to bury their child,” he said. “But they ended up there for eternity.”

When his Soldiers recognize those sacrifices, he said, it helps put things into perspective while they perform their ceremonial duties.

“You realize there are many stories in the cemetery and that brings the cemetery to something more than just a place where we go to work,” the colonel said. “It makes it a living, breathing entity where we honor our fallen.”

For Sgt. Kevin Roman, who serves with Williams in the regiment’s Presidential Salute Battery that is responsible for firing blank howitzer rounds during ceremonies, Flags In gives him the chance to appreciate those who came before him.

“Memorial Day is a day to pay your respects to the [service members] who have made the ultimate sacrifice or who have served honorably,” said Roman, 23, of Bronx, New York. “For some people, it’s just a holiday and the unofficial start of summer.”

Before he participated in his fourth Flags In, he said every time he gets to place flags it is still meaningful to him.

“When you get out there and start reading tombstones, you gain that respect back that you may

have lost during those hard days in the cemetery,” he said. “Everything comes flooding into you and you get that sense of proudness and that American spirit.”

Some gravesites are even more significant to other Soldiers in the regiment, whether they belong to a family member or a service member they once served with.

Garkey places a flag at the headstone of retired Lt. Col. Toby Runyon, a Vietnam War veteran and a family friend who died two years ago.

“I’ll take a photo and send it to his spouse just to say that we were thinking of Toby today,” he said.

Meanwhile, he said, the regiment’s sentinels who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier will stop at the gravesites of former sentinels.

“Everybody has got their specific places that they go to,” Garkey said. “There’s a healing aspect that goes into it for us. It’s more than just a task, it’s an experience.”

Esper also placed flags at gravesites in the cemetery. A former Soldier himself, he said, he knows comrades in arms who have died in service to their country.

“On a day like this, I think about also my West Point classmates,” Esper said. “I know one for sure who passed away during my war, Desert Shield/Desert Storm. I had another one who was killed when the Twin Towers were felled on 9/11. And another one killed in Afghanistan. And I think about them as well, because they are peers, and like me, I can relate more to their point in life, where they got married or had children, or maybe never had the opportunity to do either. I think about them especially.”

Over Memorial Day weekend, Esper said, he hopes that Soldiers, family members, and Americans across the country will be thinking about those who fought for and died to secure freedom for the United States.

“Hopefully they will all reflect upon the great sacrifices that America’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines make in defense of our country and in defense of our liberties,” Esper said. “Particularly those fallen heroes that are here in Arlington National Cemetery.”

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Lt. Col. Jerremi Siegrried (right), a medical surgical nurse assigned to Fort Wainwright, gives a speech during the 2018 Fort Wainwright Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony May 24 at the Norther Lights Chapel. (Photo by Daniel Nelson, Fort Wainwright Public Affairs)

Capt. Grant Brchan (center) received the unit guidon for Headquarters, Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, during the unit’s Change of Command Ceremony May24. Brchan then passed the unit’s colors to the garrison commander, Col. Sean Fisher, relinquishing his command as incoming commander, Capt. Jeff Kelley. (Photo by Daniel Nelson, Fort Wainwright Public Affairs)

U.S. Army Garrison Alaska Headquarters, Headquarters Company welcomes new commander

Fort Wainwright celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage

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‘America’s greatest heroes’: Trump, defense leaders honor the fallenLisa FerdinandoDepartment of Defense News

America will forever remember the service and sacrifice of those who fought and died for the nation’s freedom, President Donald J. Trump said yesterday at the Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery.

Trump, escorted by Defense Secretary James N. Mattis, and Army Maj. Gen. Michael Howard,commanding general, U.S. Army Military District ofWashington, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the UnknownSoldier. A lone bugler then played taps; a moment ofsilence was observed.

In remarks at the cemetery’s amphitheater, Trump said the nation was shaped by the brave men and women who gave all in service. America pauses on this solemn day to remember their sacrifices, he said.

“We are gathered here on the sacred soil of Arlington National Cemetery to honor the lives and deeds of America’s greatest heroes -- the men and women who laid down their lives for our freedom,” Trump said.

Those who gave their lives in service to the nation represent the full tapestry of American life, he said. They came from different backgrounds, were of all military ranks, and were of all race, color and creeds, he said. Brothers and sisters in arms, they are forever united in their undying love for the country, he said.

“They died so that freedom could live,” he said.

SPIRIT OF THE SERVICE MEMBERIn introducing Trump, Mattis said Scottish writer

Robert Louis Stevenson best captures the spirit of Memorial Day. The secretary then read Stevenson’s poem:

“Under the wide and starry sky, dig the grave and let me lie. Glad did I live and gladly die, and I laid me down with a will. This be the verse you grave for me: ‘Here he lies where he longed to be; home is the sailor, home from the sea, and the hunter home from the hill.’”

Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the nation pauses to remember the more than 1 million U.S. service members who gave all so Americans could live in freedom and raise their children in peace.

He noted it is also the 100th anniversary of World War I. “In that war to end all wars, Americans deployed to Europe and promised that they would not come back ‘’til it’s over, over there.’”

That phrase, he said, captures the spirit of every American who has responded to the nation’s call by stating “here I am, send me,” he said.

“It is that selfless service that we associate with the memory of our fallen sons and daughters, moms and dads, brothers, sisters and friends,” the general said. “Today we honor their service and the enormity of their sacrifice. Today we also reflect on the sacrifice of the families they left behind and for whom every day is Memorial Day.”

The life and legacy of the fallen will never be forgotten, he said.

“Those we honor represent the very best of our nation,” Dunford said. “They shared a commitment to something greater than themselves and they were

people who understood what we have in this country is worth fighting for.”

HEROES SHAPED DESTINY OF COUNTRYTrump honored those who have served and

applauded audience members such as World War II veteran and former Senator Bob Dole, and the oldest living survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, Ray Chavez.

The president also paid tribute to military survivor families.

“We cannot imagine the depth of emotion that this day brings,” he said. “Each year, the grief renewed, the memories relived, those last beautiful moments together, cherished and always remembered.”

A grateful nation shares the pride of their service, Trump said. “Today our whole country thanks you, embraces you, and pledges to you we will never forget our heroes,” he said.

He recognized in the audience the families of fallen service members Marine Corps Lt. Col. David Greene, Army Capt. Mark Stubenhofer, and Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Jacobs.

“To every family member of the fallen, I want you know that the legacy of those you lost does not fade with time, but grows only more powerful,” he said.

The president promised America will never stop searching for the 82,000 American service members who remain missing from conflicts over the last century.

“Our fallen heroes have not only written our history, they’ve shaped our destiny,” he said.

President Donald J. Trump lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Memorial Day ceremony with Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 28, 2018. (DOD photo by Sgt. Amber I. Smith)

Lt. Col. Jimmy Howell (center left), incoming commander, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, hands the unit guidon to the unit command sergeant major during a Change of Command Ceremony May 24 at the Fort Wainwright Physical Fitness Center. Howell assumed command from outgoing 3-21 IN commander, Lt. Col. Josh Davis. (Photo by Daniel Nelson, Fort Wainwright Public Affairs)

3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment under new command