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Accomplishing the mission ““rriigghhtt ttooddaayy”” simply means comply-ing with regulations, policies, plans, work instructions, SOPs, andother requirements. We will not compromise the quality of prod-ucts that will be used by our Warfighters and when we make theseproducts, we will minimize impact on the environment and we willensure no one gets hurt in the process.

August 11, 2016 August 11, 2016 Volume 32, Number 8Volume 32, Number 8

PBASAFETYGLANCE

Safety Element forfiscal year 2016:Lost Day Case:

0.15Award Goal: 0.89

* Lost time injuriesfor fiscal year 2016 isone. There is zerolost time injuries asof August 2.

*Recordable injuriesfor fiscal year 2016are 14. There is zerorecordable injuries asof August 2.

*Pine Bluff Arsenaldays without a losttime injury are 74.

*Pine Bluff Arsenaldays without arecordable injury areseven.

*Estimated hoursworked without a losttime injury: 322,510.

BRIEFSNew hotlineestablishedPine Bluff Arsenal

has a new DomesticVictim Advocate Vio-lence Hotline numberfor Soldiers and Familymembers. This numberwill continue to providethe same 24/7/365service for those in needof services and will as-sist in getting the vic-tims to appropriateresources in a timelymanner. Services includes

working with the Fam-ily Advocacy ProgramManager in establishinga Safety Plan for victims(and other potential vic-tims)—as well as assist-ing them with systemsof medical treatment,law enforcement, socialwork, and legal counsel. To report Spouse/Child

Abuse on Pine Bluff Arse-nal call 870-540-3505. Tocall the Domestic Vio-lence Victim AdvocateHotline call 855-827-0400. The SHARP Vic-tim Advocate Hotlineremains the same at870-209-4093.

ON THEINSIDE

Senator visitsPage 8

BByy RRaacchheell SSeellbbyyA hot summer day greeted VIPs,

guest and employees of Pine BluffArsenal to the U.S. Army ReserveCenter July 7, as Col. Chadwick T.Bauld, outgoing commander, relin-quished command to Col. Kelso C.Horne III. Bauld had been com-mander since July 2, 2014.Following the welcome and en-

trance of the official party, which in-cluded Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix,Commanding General of the U.S.Army Joint Munitions Command,Bauld and Horne, flowers were pre-sented to Ronette Horne, Col.Horne’s wife by Beverly Tucker, PBACommander’s Office. “Yellow rosesare being presented as a symbol ofthe warm relationship that will con-tinue during her time here,” saidStephen Redman, narrator.The invocation was presented by

Wes Sparks with PBA’s Directorate ofPublic Works, and the color guardfrom the 39th Infantry Brigade,Arkansas National Guard, presentedthe colors. “First off I would like to thank

everyone for being here,” said Dix, ashe welcomed local guests to the cere-

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Photo left, the audience pays respectto the flag as the color

guard from the 39thInfantry Brigade,

Arkansas NationalGuard presents thecolors during Pine

Blu0 Arsenal’s Changeof Command

ceremony July 7. Below, Col. Kelso C.

Horne, 37th com-mander of Pine Blu0

Arsenal, takes thecommand flag from

Brig. Gen. Richard B.Dix, commander of

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Commandduring the ceremony.U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY

HUGH MORGAN

SEE COMMAND, PAGE 3

Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix walks the aisle during a town hall meeting conducted with PineBlu0 Arsenal employees in July at Creasy Auditorium. Dix was visiting the Arsenal for thefirst time upon taking command in June prior to Change of Command ceremonies July7. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY HUGH MORGAN

JMC CGaddressesArsenalworkforceBByy RRaacchheell SSeellbbyyA standing-room only

crowd filled Pine Bluff Ar-senal’s Creasy AuditoriumJuly 6, as employees gath-ered for the U.S. ArmyJoint Munitions Com-mand Commanding Gen-eral’s town hall. This wasBrig. Gen. Richard B.Dix’s first visit to PineBluff upon taking com-mand June 20.“This is a two-way dis-

cussion. I need you guysto talk to me. I’m doingthree things at once – I’mtraveling, I’m seeing thecommand and I’m tryingto take care of a newhouse and the family dog,”said Dix, who was visitingthe Arsenal as part of theChange of Command cer-emonies held July 7. “I’mtrying to get out and seethe command elements,

and work from the office.”With great enthusiasm, Dix began his

town hall to the PBA workforce. “I’m going to give you a quick

overview so you can see who you got andhold me accountable,” he said. “How-ever, I’m going to turn right back aroundand hold you accountable. My job is tocome in here, do no harm and lead thisorganization. The only way to do this isto lead from the front.”Dix said he was getting ready to go to

Washington, D.C. in August, and talkwith senior leaders there.

“Everything I plan to talk about isbased on how efficient, how effectiveand what is the best value we can bringacross the board. If we do those threethings, we will remain relevant, increasestrategic readiness for the Army and restof DoD, but more importantly we willenhance the PEO’s (Program ExecutiveOffice) buying power,” he said. “This allcomes down to the almighty dollar. If wecan talk that aspect, then we can really

SEE DIX, PAGE 3

It is hard to believethat my family and Ihave only been here atPine Bluff Arsenal a lit-tle over a month. Weare excited to be here.Our thanks go out tothe community andworkforce for their gen-erous hospitality, warmwelcome, and seamlessintegration into “Amer-ica’s Arsenal”.As I continue my

transition, I have beenvery impressed with thelevel of pride and effortfrom each member ofthe Pine Bluff Arsenalteam. I haven’t metevery member of thisgreat workforce yet, butI’m looking forward tomeeting each of you.This will take some

time but it is importantto me. The people ofthis great Arsenal arethe fabric which holdsit together, and it is thatteam of people that isessential in making usflexible and responsive

to the ever changing re-quirements of the war-fighter.We must continue to

build, rebuild, andmaintain positive rela-tionships with our keycustomers and stake-holders – internally aswell as outside of theArsenal.It takes a total team

effort to generate rev-enue, keep expensesdown, and prepare toperform new work. Itwill take everyone’shelp in the next twoyears, as we focus onthe future of the Arse-nal.I come from a small

town in Georgia, so I’mpretty accustomed tothe close-knit, small-

town community lifeoutside our installationgates. I see great sup-port for the installationin the local communitywith the formation ofthe newMilitary AffairsAdvisory Committee.From talking to thelocal elected officials,White Hall and PineBluff have always beenpublicly and deeplysupportive of the Arse-nal. We welcome thisdedicated effort andfocus on PBA and theArmy’s mission.In the short time I

have been here, the Ar-senal leadership hasbeen able to meet withseveral potential part-ners. These meetingswent well, and could

potentially lead to somegreat collaborations inthe future. We are veryoptimistic about thepossible outcomes.As we move into Au-

gust, the weather con-tinues to stay hot andhumid. Some weeks areworse than others whenit comes to the heat.The alert levels that aresent out have beenreaching critical levelsnear or close to noondaily.Please stay mindful

of the daily weatherand heat index updatesand plan accordingly.Take scheduled breaks,stay hydrated and limitoutdoor work duringthe hot times of the day

to prevent heat-relatedinjury. Please watch outfor your teammatesduring this time.My family and I are

thrilled to be joiningthe Arsenal team. Wethank you for all thatyou have done, and allthat you continue to doin support of this greatnation, joint war-fight-ers, and the Arsenal’sfuture.Over the next two

years, we will remainrelevant and supportreadiness by providingsmoke and pyrotechnicammunition and chem-ical-biological defenseequipment at bestvalue.

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mony, including may-ors and other militaryservice members. “Weappreciate you beinghere today.”Dix said he was

going a bit off script be-cause he told bothcolonels that today was-n’t about them but wasabout the families.“I spent time talking

to both the Horne andBauld families thismorning. We talkedabout the National An-them and what itmeans to those in uni-form,” he said, as heconducted a brief his-tory lesson of the an-them and why it waswritten. “For the past241 years, men likeyour father (Col.Horne), Col. Bauld andyour grandfather andgreat-grandfather haveanswered the call.”During his speech,

Dix recognized the ef-forts of our Veterans,especially the VietnamVeterans, which arebeing honored for theirservice this year. “Onbehalf of the Presidentof the United States, wewant to say thank youfor your service andeverything you havedone for our great na-tion,” he said.Of the Arsenal, the

general said that theworkforce’s extraordi-nary contributions toour nation andwarfighters are unpar-alleled.

“It is your everydaylabor that permits ourwarfighters to be suc-cessful. Your dedicatedsupport is immeasura-ble and we greatly ap-preciate it,” said Dix.“Today we not onlyhonor the remarkableinstallation but espe-cially its departingcommander, Col. ChadBauld, for his outstand-ing leadership. His rep-u t a t i o nprecedeshim and Ia d m i r ehim thathe exem-plifies theArmy val-ues –m o r a l ec o u r a g eand self-less service. You andyour family should beproud of your accom-plishments. Youmade adifference.”The Baulds are

headed to Florida,where Col. Bauld willbe the Chief, WMDPlanner, for the U.S.Special OperationsCommand at MacDillAir Force Base inTampa, Fla.“Today’s not a day

that I have been look-ing forward to but Iwanted to thank Gen.Dix for hosting today’sceremony,” said Bauld.“Sorry my immediatefamily could not behere today. They havegone ahead to Florida

to get the house readyand get ready for col-lege, middle school andelementary school. I’mlooking forward to re-joining the family andmy ‘honey-do’ list isgrowing by the day.”Bauld said today

wasn’t about him. “Ipromised my utmostcommitment to the Ar-senal when I first gothere. I had no hidden

agendasnor wasI fo-c u s e djust onme. Myf o c u swas onthis Ar-s e n a la n dbuilding

solid relationships withour customers,” he said.“We have looked be-yond our individualwork areas to focus as ateam and become effec-tive and efficient. Ourpeople are ourmost im-portant asset. Withoutthem the Arsenalwould not be here. Ithas been a rewardingtwo years.”A native of

Dahlonega, Ga., Hornecomes to the Arsenalfrom the Eighth Armyin the Republic ofKorea, where he servedas the Director of Oper-ational Protection fromJuly 2015 to June 2016.The product of an

Army Family, he gradu-

ated from the Univer-sity of Georgia with aBachelor of BusinessArts degree. He wascommissioned as a sec-ond lieutenant in theChemical Corps in Au-gust 1993. He has aMaster of Business Artsdegree from the Uni-versity of SouthernMississippi and Mas-ters in Strategic Studiesfrom the Air War Col-lege. Horne is a gradu-ate of the ChemicalOfficer Basic Course,the Chemical CaptainsCareer Course, theCombined Arms Serv-ices Staff School, theCommand and GeneralStaff Officers Course,and the Air War Col-lege. He has also com-pleted Airborne andTechnical EscortSchools.His previous com-

mand positions in-clude: Commander,112th Chemical Recon-naissance Detachment(Airborne), Fort Bragg,N.C., from October1997 to December1998; Commander,HHD, 26th ForwardSupport Battalion, FortStewart, Ga. and Iraqfrom August 2001 toJune 2003; and, Secu-rity Transition Team 1,1st Stryker BrigadeCombat Team, 25th In-fantry Division, Kanda-har Province,Afghanistan from May2011 to May 2012.Horne said that he

and his family have en-joyed the warm wel-come that the Arsenaland community havegiven. “We were happywhen we found out wewere coming toArkansas. This is agreat place,” he said.“We look forward to ourtime in the area.”The Arsenal has long

been the location ofchoice for technicallydemanding and sensi-tive defense produc-tion. “The Arsenal has areputation for safelyproducing chemical

and biological defenseequipment and py-rotechnic ammunition,as well as being respon-sive to customer re-quirements,” saidHorne. I’m excited to bea part of this organiza-tion as we focus on ourcustomers, our work-force and our core com-petencies.”The ceremony con-

cluded with the retreatof the colors, playing ofthe Army Song, and re-ception for the Hornefamily at the Army Re-serve Center.

August 11, 2016 - The Arsenal Sentinel – Page 3

Hails and Farewells

CPAC Corner

New HiresMMaarryy AA.. TThhoommaass, Administrative Support Assistant, has joined the Direc-torate of Public Works.

LLaarrrryy EElllliiss, Quality Assurance Specialist, has joined the Directorate of Ma-terial Management.

RetirementSSccootttt WW.. BByyeerrss, Supervisory General Supply Specialist, has retired from theDirectorate of Material Management. Byers retires with 13 years of govern-ment service.

ResignationLLiissaa FFrraazziieerr, Industrial Worker, has resigned from the Directorate of Am-munition Operations.

CCoommppiilleedd bbyy RRaacchheell SSeellbbyyPine Bluff Arsenal was recently

awarded the U.S. Army MaterialCommand’s Exceptional Organiza-tion Safety Award-Brigade level forfiscal year 2015.According to information from

AMC, this demonstrates the highestlevels of dedication by the Arsenaltowards safety and being an integralpart of protecting the Army’s mostvaluable resources.“I extend my sincere best wishes

to all the winners of the AMC andArmy Safety Awards,” said Gen.Dennis Via, AMC Commander, in amemo. “Your leadership and supportof the AMC Safety and OccupationalHealth Program is key to its success.Thank you for all you have done andcontinue to do for the safety of ourcommunity.”The Arsenal was recognized in

June by representatives from theArkansas Department of Labor,Arkansas Insurance Departmentand the Arkansas Workers’ Compen-sation Commission with the OneMillion Man Hour Award. This award represented the efforts

of approximately 739 employees whoaccumulated one million work hourswithout a lost day award from workdue to a work-related injury or ill-ness between Aug. 18, 2015 andMarch 31, 2016.“Pine Bluff Arsenal is working at

historically safe levels,” said MarkLumpkin, Arsenal director of RiskManagement and Regulatory affairs,of the Million Man Award. “This is atrue testament to the dedication ofthe employees and their ability towork safe. This did not happen bychance. PBA employees are world-class in their safety efforts.”

Arsenal awarded for safety e�orts by AMC

COMMANDContinued from Page 1

get down to what affects people inthe decision-making process.”The general said he knows work-

load is on the decline, but this is ex-pected.“We fought two wars for 15 years.

Every time after a major conflict, wego through this after peace is de-clared,” said Dix. “It is a drawdown.We go back to pre-conflict levels.However, this is the first time in ourhistory we have done this simultane-ously while we are still in operationsaround the world.”Dix’s message to the workforce –

“Hold on a little while longer. Trustme,” he said. “First, I want to thankyou for every smoke round that wasfired. Thank you from the bottom ofmy heart.”The general said that if anyone

needed to talk to him, they couldsend him an email. “My open doorpolicy is everyone in this room worksfor me,” he said. “My priorities arelined up with the senior leadership.If I do this, then everything we arelooking for we can execute.”People are the greatest asset we

have in JMC, he said. “It isn’t themachines you operate or the smokeyou make. It is everyone in thisroom,” said Dix. “You are my numberone priority.”Dix, an Atlanta, Ga., native, has

been in the Army for 29 years. Hesaid three things identify him – reli-gion, family and career. “I’m ap-proachable and personable. You arenow a part of the Dix family,” he said.“I’m fiercely loyal to my family. I onlyask for one thing – I got your backand you have my back.”The general asked how many gen-

erations were in the room of peoplewhose parents and grandparentsworked at PBA. “This is very impor-tant. Now I want your grandkids andgreat grandkids to work here,” hesaid. “This is a legacy I want. This isnot a bad idea.”He said he has hit the ground run-

ning from day one. “I promise you Iwill leave it better than I found it,”said Dix. “I will work closely with youto make sure we are successful. Ifyou are successful, then I’m success-ful.”

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Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Open Season from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30,2016. During this time, eligible employees can elect or increase their FEGLIlife insurance coverage. The effective date for changes to FEGLI coverage under an Open Season

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formation on the upcoming FEGLI Open Season. This BAL addresses sev-eral questions pertaining to the Open Season such as who is eligible for theOpen Season and what types of elections / coverages are available.More information will be provided as we get closer to the FEGLI Open

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BByy RRaacchheell SSeellbbyyCapt. Joseph Steele,

physician assistant,joined Pine Bluff Arse-nal’s Army Occupa-tional Health Clinic inmid-April. Steele comesto the Arsenal fromFort Carson, Colo. He isexpected to be here forapproximately twoyears. “I have been in the

military for about 14years and a PA for al-most three years,” hesaid. “I was in air de-fense/artillery beforemoving to the medicalside.”One of the reasons

why Steele said he tookthe assignment here atthe Arsenal is that he isoriginally fromArkansas. “I’m fromHughes, which is abouttwo and a half hoursdown the road,” he said.“When this slot openedup, I jumped on it.”On a day to day

basis, the captain saidthat he conducts occu-pational fitness examsfor employees. “These exams are for

individuals who are inany of surveillance pro-grams such as the PRPor Personnel ReliabilityProgram,” he said. “Wealso take care of any ur-

gent care needs – suchas illness or injury.”Steele lives in instal-

lation housing with hiswife, Morgan. “My firstduty station was inKorea. I have made twotrips to Iraq,” he said. “Ialso did a trip to SaudiArabia and Jordan.These were pretty inter-esting places.”Born in Hot Springs,

Ark., Steele graduatedfrom Arkansas StateUniversity. “My wife isoriginally fromLouisiana and gradu-ated from the Univer-

sity ofMemphis .We wereboth in col-lege at thesame timewhen wemet; how-ever, it wasin Washing-ton State,”he said. “Iwas sta-tioned thereat the timeand she wasdoing traveln u r s i n g .She is cur-rently backin schoolstudying tobe a nursep r a c t i -

tioner.” He said it will be nice

to be able to see hisfamily more than twicea year. “Recently mywife was studying, so Itook a trip down tovisit,” said Steele.Steele said the

biggest thing he wantsto do while he is here isspend more time withhis family and visit. “Iwant to do what I canto serve the Arsenal,” hesaid. “I’m really happyto be here. It is homeand being in a smalltown.”

New PA joins health clinic

Capt. Joseph Steele is the newphysician assistant at Pine Blu� Ar-senal’s Army Occupational HealthClinic. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY RACHELSELBY

August 11, 2016 - The Arsenal Sentinel – Page 5

Henry Rogers, M.DAnnounces Retirement

Dear Patients,

I have enjoyed caring for you and your families over the years. With a lot of joy, and some sadness, I am announcing my retirement. My last day with South Arkansas Gastroenterology will be September 20th, 2016. I will be happy to see all of my established patients until that date.

Going forward, I highly recommend that you select Dr. Cyrus Tamboli for your future medical needs. He is located at 1609 West 40th, Suite 403 in Pine Bluff, and his telephone number is 870-541-7201. Please be assured that my staff and I will do everything we can to make the transition smooth and stress free. Your medical records

Dr. Tamboli has agreed to become the custodian of those medical records after September 20th.

If you intend to request your medical records, you will need to sign an authorization form before we can release them. Please call 870-536-7660 to make such arrangements.

It has been a great pleasure meeting and caring for you all. I sincerely appreciate your friendship and loyalty. I wish you continued good health and all the best in the coming years.

Sincerely,

Henry L. Rogers, M.D.South Arkansas Gastroenterology Clinic, Pine Bluff

BByy RRaacchheell SSeellbbyyGail Tutt, Pine Bluff

Arsenal’s U.S. ArmyJoint Munitions Com-mand liaison, recentlycompleted a develop-mental assignmenthere at the installation.Tutt, who became theArsenal’s liaison in May2015, said she was as-signed PBA, RadfordArmy AmmunitionPlant (Va.) and HolstonAmmunition Plant(Tenn.), because of herchemical engineeringbackground. ‘This has been a fas-

cinating assignment forme,” she said. “I ap-proached Larry Wright(PBA Deputy to theCommander) aboutthis assignment back inNovember because Iwas very impressedwith how he explainedthe OIBR (Organic In-dustrial Base Review)metric and business po-sition of the Arsenalduring a briefing. It be-came clear to me at thattime that there was adeeper meaning andunderstanding there.”To do a better job of

representing the Arse-nal, Tutt said sheneeded to understandhow it all fit together.“It took a while to getschedules to line up butit has been awesome,”she said. “The timing ofit all with the new com-mander coming in was

perfect. I have beenable to piggyback on histransition to the pointwhere I think this couldbe considered as a bestpractice. This is a greattime during a change ofcommand for the liai-son to come in andlearn the business andestablish the relation-ship.”Before becoming the

PBA, Radford and Hol-ston liaison, Tuttworked in industrialbase planning, partner-ship and partnershipswith JMC. “As the liaison, and

working with all threeplaces, my backgroundallows me to use myknowledge and work asa representative forthese commands at theJMC headquarters,” shesaid. “I help facilitateresolution of issues,problem solving andalso help with head-quarters navigation. Iserve to help everybodyand work at the head-quarters for you. I net-work for the Arsenaland the ammunitionplants and make sureconcerns are heard andunderstood. When de-cisions need to bemade, I help balanceout for an enterprise so-lution.”During her assign-

ment here at PBA, Tuttwas on the ground forthree weeks in July. She

JMC liasion Tuttlearns about PBA

Gail Tutt, Pine Bluff Arsenal’s U.S. Army JointMunitions Command liaison recent completed adevelopmental assignment at the installation.U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY RACHEL SELBY

stayed in on-post lodg-ing during her timehere, and interactedwith key members ofthe Arsenal’s manage-ment team. “Pine Bluff is not an

arsenal in the tradi-tional sense. It is a pro-duction facility butdoesn’t do 24-7 produc-tion year around. PBAhas a different businessmodel than the othergovernment owned-government operatedand government-owned-contractor op-erated facilities,” saidTutt. “PBA faces a lot ofdifferent challenges be-cause of this model.The cross-training ofthe workforce is defi-nitely a best practice.Even the managementmeetings, I find to be abest practice because

you are all able to sharethe bigger picture andsee how it all relates.This is critical to run-ning a smart business.”With a federal career

spanning 18 years, Tutthas worked at JMCsince 2007. “Prior to JMC, I was

also with the ARDEC(U.S. Army ArmamentResearch, Developmentand Engineering Cen-ter) at Picatinny Arse-nal, N.J., and with thegovernment staff atRadford. I started inquality and have been afunctional chemical en-gineer,” said Tutt. “I’vedone some reverse en-gineering on compo-nents to determinefailure rates, and alsoworked in propellantand explosives develop-ment.”

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Crystal McCoskey, project coordinator with PineBluff Arsenal’s Directorate of Public Works, re-ceived an achievement medal for civilian servicerecently from Mike McCormack, DPW director.Her consistent attention to detail was instru-mental in the development of a process to cap-ture and track all of DPW’s procurements,service contracts and construction projects toensure timely execution of all transactions. Sheworked directly with the PBA Contracting Officeon these transactions to ensure that all requiredelements in the technical data packages were inplace prior to submittal which eliminated reworkor changes to multiple award packages. U.S.ARMY PHOTO – DPW

James E. Goddard, division chief of business op-erations and integration with Pine Bluff Arse-nal’s Directorate of Public Works, received anachievement medal for civilian service recentlyfrom Mike McCormack, DPW director. Goddard’sexceptional leadership skills engendered thetransformation of his division into a high relia-bility organization that superbly executed a $24million budget and ensured proper allocation ofappropriations in maintaining PBA’s sustain-ment, restoration and modernization priorities.Notably, he initiated a fourth party logistics part-nership with GSA, wrote the memorandum ofagreement and coordinated with other PBA di-rectorates. This partnership will capitalize onGSA purchasing power and streamline the ac-quisitions process preventing contract delays.U.S. ARMY PHOTO – DPW

Rachel Selby, public af-fairs specialist for PineBluff Arsenal, reads tothe Child DevelopmentCenter’s toddler andpre-school classes inJuly. Volunteers are al-ways welcome to comeread to the classes atthe CDC. It only takes10 to 15 minutes. If in-terested, call 540-2360 to register. U.S.ARMY PHOTO - CYSS

Reading time

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Command has the un-paralleled ability toguarantee the Army'sreadiness through thepower of its Organic In-dustrial Base -- a Na-tional SecurityReadiness InsurancePolicy, said AMCDeputy CommandingGeneral Lt. Gen. LarryWyche.As the war-driven

workload declines forthe OIB, AMC businessdevelopers are forgingnew partnerships withindustry to keep laborcosts down and uniqueartisan skillsets high.Around 30 business

developers represent-ing AMC's 23 OIB facil-ities attended anAdvanced Business De-velopment Course atRedstone Arsenal, Ala-bama, July 26-29,which featured brief-ings from AMC leader-ship and branding andmarketing experts."What you do as a

business developer iscritical to the readinessof the greatest Army inthe world," said Wyche,who oversees the OIB.

"Don't ever take lightlythe contributions thatyou make as part of theOrganic IndustrialBase."Wyche told the class

that their contributionssave Soldiers' lives."I know firsthand the

impact of what you do.I have been in the Ko-

rangal Valley ofAfghanistan. I havebeen in Iraq. I havebeen on the receivingend of everything youprovide our Soldiers,"Wyche said. "Today, Iwant to say on behalf ofall of our Soldiers,thank you for what youdo in the OIB."The four-day course

equipped the businessdevelopers with thetools and confidence toidentify, pursue and se-cure new work for theirfacilities.The OIB needs new

partnerships to keepproduction lines hot,tooling modernizedand skilled artisans em-ployed, said AMC Prin-cipal Deputy for

Operations and Logis-tics James Dwyer.Carryover, or the

OIB's booked work or-ders, is critical to keep-ing costs down andskillsets ups, Dwyersaid. New partnershipswith both governmentand industry will keepthe OIB alive and ready

to meet any require-ment to surge at a mo-ment's notice."Business develop-

ment helps us keep theOIB aBordable," Dwyersaid. "The OIB keepsSoldiers alive."Workload from 2007

to 2009 tripled for theOIB as battle-wornequipment returnedfrom austere environ-ments to be repairedand reset. The OIB, without

skipping a beat, suc-cessfully surged to meetthe requirement, saidDwyer.In fiscal year 2015,

AMC had 290 Public-Private Partnershipswith an estimated gov-ernment revenue of

$262 million.Industry and govern-

ment entities interestedin partnering with theunique capabilities ofthe OIB should contactthe AMC partnershipprogram manager at(256) 450-7808 or visitwww.amc.army.mil/amc/partnershipopportu-nities.html.

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"What you do as a business developer iscritical to the readiness of the greatestArmy in the world.”

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forcement and Security has began the task of re-badging all authorized personnel on theinstallation now through Sept. 30. Current badgesexpire Sept. 30. The various directorates will beassigned two-week blocks for their personnel tobe re-badged. The last week of September will beset aside specifically for personnel who were un-able to be re-badged during their allotted times.During the allotted times, personnel will need

to come to the Pass and Registration Office in theCreasy Complex, Monday through Thursday from7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Individuals will turn in theircurrent badge and a completed PBA Form 190-17,PBA Installation Access Badge Request. Both ofthese things must be done to be issued a newbadge.Directors need to review and determine their

assigned personnel’s access requirements and an-notate the correct area or areas of access on eachindividual’s PBA Form 190-17, to ensure that thecorrect areas of access are assigned to the badge.The following schedule has been set up to ac-

complish the re-badging efforts:•JJuullyy 1188--2211 aanndd 2255--2288 – Commander’s Office;

Law Enforcement and Security; Fire Depart-ment; Health Clinic; Employee Assistance Pro-gram; Legal; Business Operations; RiskManagement; Resource Management; Informa-

tion Management; Public Affairs; Equal Employ-ment Opportunity Office; and Contracting. (Com-pleted)•AAuugg.. 11--44 aanndd 88--1111 – Engineering and Technol-

ogy; Logistics; Chemical Biological Defense Op-erations; and Material Management. (Inprogress/nearing completion)•AAuugg.. 2299 aanndd SSeepptt.. 11,, 55--88 – Public Works, Out-

side Government Agencies and PBA GovernmentEmployee Spouses.•SSeepptt.. 1122--1155 aanndd 1199--2222 – Contractors. (Note:

Please make sure non-DoD-cardholding contrac-tors are notified of their re-badge times. Theymust bring a completed PBA form 190-5 in addi-tion to the completed PBA Form 190-17 and theircurrent badge. Also, please ensure that the Passand Registration Office is notified of the sponsor-ship via email prior to the contractor’s arrival forre-badging.)•SSeepptt.. 2266--2299 – Make-ups.Entry onto the installation will be denied ef-

fective Oct. 1, if badge has not been renewed. Oneimportant noted change during the re-badging isthe removal of the PBA Retiree and RetireeSpouse Badges due to the availability of Govern-ment Civilian Retiree CAC cards, as well as the in-ability to verify former employment or retirementfrom the Arsenal.For further information about the DLES Re-

badging effort, contact Shannon Stowell at 870-540-3795 or shannon.n.stowell2.civ@mail.mil.

Arsenal begins rebadging effort

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acronym for “Quality Assurance Specialist, Am-munition Surveillance.” The QASAS program, es-tablished March 22, 1920, is the first and oldestFederal Civilian Career. QASAS are known in theArmy system as 1910 Quality Assurance but wefall under the Career Program 20 guidance (thatis what separates us from traditional QA posi-tions). Prior to gaining the GS 11 Journeyman level,

QASAS interns complete one year of classroominstruction at the Defense Ammunition Center(DAC) in McAlester, Okla., and one year of fieldinstruction at one of the six major depots/activi-ties/arsenals. The intern learns the Army Ammu-nition system fromthe ground up. Re-gardless of his/herpast experienceeveryone starts outon the ground flooras a GS 7. QASAS are the

only personnel au-thorized by regula-tion to inspect,determine service-ability, and classifya m m u n i t i o n .QASAS are part ofa mandatory mobility program because we gowhere the Army needs us - to include active com-bat theaters. QASAS have deployed everywhere the Army

has deployed since World War II. The QASASprogram has had up to 60 careerists deployed inthree different threat zones at one time. Our cus-tomer is the Soldier and it is our duty to providethe warfighter with the best quality and most re-liable ammunition possible and we ensure thatthe ammunition is ready, lethal, and reliable. Whether stationed at one of the big six instal-

lations or located at a post, camp, or station, aQASAS duties may vary, but the core of ammuni-tion inspection, HAZMAT transportation, and ex-plosive safety is always there. QASAS personnelare subject matter experts for the commander ofthat installation. They develop, manage and execute the Com-

mander’s Ammunition Surveillance program. Asa QASAS, personnel must be willing to get theirhands dirty in the field but also be able to openthe books. There is no wiggle room when it comesto ensuring that ammunition is managed andhandled safely and properly.Personnel who like to move every three to five

years and are interested in the area of ammuni-tion should prepare to attend a class at DAC. Jobsopen up periodically and can be found at us-ajobs.org.

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Alaana Leonberg, Homeowner Services Manager for Habitat for Humanity, Gene Faxon, HolstonArmy Ammunition Plant safety specialist and Art Pearce, Habitat for Humanity Executive Di-rector, hold donations of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide/smoke detectors and fire extin-guishers that were given to the Colonial Heights area Habitat office by the Kingsport AreaSafety Council. The equipment was a total of $1,044. The money was raised at the local KASCsafety seminar. Faxon serves on the KASC Board of Directors. U.S. ARMY PHOTO –HSAAP

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TON, Texas – The U.S.Army Installation Man-agement command re-cently became the firstDoD component tocomplete the 100 per-cent Quality AssuranceQuality Control reviewof the command’sworld-wide cemeteryoperations.Records that were

part of the initial ac-countability operationspanned more than240 years and 29 ceme-teries on 19 garrisons.The IMCOM CemeteryOperations team willnow move from ac-countability to sustain-ment operations.“This work honors

all those who rest in anIMCOM cemetery, aswell as the spouses andfamilies left behind,”said Gregory Kuhr, theDirector of G4, Facili-ties and Logistics forIMCOM.“Visitors now know

their loved ones aretreated with dignityand respect and are in

an environment befit-ting of their sacrifice,”Kuhr continued.Based on the success

of the Arlington Na-tional Cemeterygravesite accountabilityinitiative in 2012, thenSecretary of the ArmyJohn M. McHugh di-rected all Army land-holding commands toperform the same 100percent accountabilitymission, and directedthem to bring and sus-tain cemetery opera-tions to new standardlevels.IMCOM responded

by creating a cemeteryoperations team thatincluded Geospatial In-formation System spe-cialists who travelled toeach cemetery and cre-ated digital maps withgrave marker photosand meta-data in a cen-tralized database.The paper records of

interment for each ofthe more than 43,000deceased were thenscanned and uploadedto the database, andmatched to their corre-sponding grave sites.“The key to the ac-

countability mission isthe quality assurance,quality control processthat ensures every plotis reviewed for accu-racy,” said Mr. PeterKendrick, IMCOM’sCemetery OperationsProject Manager.“IMCOM analysts

reviewed 100% of thecases—one case pergrave plot—to confirmthe accuracy of the dig-ital records,” Kendricksaid.The team leveraged

technology by develop-ing a knowledge man-agement tool called theIMCOM Wiki Ceme-tery Library that al-lowed cemeterypersonnel to quicklynavigate through largeamounts of informationand compile cemeteryinformation into onecomprehensive data-base.“The database is easy

to access and easy touse,” Kendrick said,“Easier access to filesand documents meantless time spent search-ing for information.”“This system is ex-

pected to be used by the

Army National MilitaryCemeteries office as abest practice for theArmy, DoD and Federalagencies to use enter-prise-wide,” Kendricksaid.Now that the ac-

countability is com-plete, the IMCOMCemetery Operations

office will focus on sus-taining the process withupdates for each newinterment, and enhanc-ing the system to allowpublic access.The goal is to create

a robust, online data-base that will allowpublic viewing of notonly interment infor-

mation, but of thecemeteries and gravemarkers themselves,through the internet orsmart phone utilities.“Ultimately, we hope

all Americans will takepride that the restingplace of our nation's he-roes is one of honor andrespect,” Kuhr said.

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The Fort Huachuca, Ariz., cemetery is one of the 29 cemeteries includedin the IMCOM quality assurance quality control review. U.S. ARMY PHOTO

IMCOM meets goal in cemetery operations

Pine Bluff Arsenal’sRecreation Services re-ceived several piecesof new equipment thissummer. Billy RayAshcraft (demonstrat-ing), who works withthe Arsenal’s FamilyMorale, Welfare andRecreation, said thatmost of the new equip-ment is in the realm of“functional fitness”,meaning you train yourbody to handle real-lifesituations, not just bylifting a certainamount of weight cre-ated by a gym ma-chine. U.S. ARMYPHOTOS BY RACHELSELBY

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Dr. Angel Paredes, a microbiologist from the National Center for Toxico-logical Research, helps mount bugs that were caught by the children at-tending Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Summer Camp 2016 program at Child, Youthand School Services. The children were able to view their bugs under Pare-des’ microscope. A STEAM initiative is being used this summer in theCYSS tech lab. This program is a way to involve the children in science,technology, engineering, the arts and math. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY RACHELSELBY

Jeff Archer, a chemistfrom the National Cen-ter for ToxicologicalResearch, conducts ascience experiment in-volving dry ice and liq-uid nitrogen for thechildren attending PineBluff Arsenal SummerCamp 2016 program atChild, Youth andSchool Services.Archer is holding abeaker with water,green food coloringand dry ice. U.S. ARMYPHOTO – CYSS

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ees’ Compensation Actor FECA is not a retire-ment system. Individu-als acceptingcompensation remainemployees of the em-ploying agency and aresubject to Office of Per-sonnel Managementregulations. Disabilityretirement under theCivil Service Retire-ment System or CSRSand the Federal Em-ployees RetirementSystem or FERS is ad-ministered by OPM.Persons on compensa-tion should apply fordisability retirement

after 12 months inLeave Without Pay sta-tus to preserve OPMrights; however, theemployee may only se-lect one option over theother.Compensation is

subject to reduction ortermination if a changeoccurs in your job-re-lated medical conditionor if other evidence isreceived to show thatadjustment or termina-tion of benefits is neces-sary. Should it becomenecessary to reduce orterminate your com-pensation payments inthe future, you maywish to elect CSRS orFERS benefits at thattime.

In the event of yourdeath, compensation isnot payable to your sur-vivors unless they canestablish that yourdeath is the result of theaccepted job-relatedmedical condition. Ifyou remove your con-tributions from your re-tirement fund, you loseall entitlement to a civilservice annuity andyour survivors lose allentitlement to a civilservice survivorship an-nuity. If you have any ques-

tions concerningOWCP compensationvs. disability retire-ment, contact yourBlake Tolleson at 540-3076.

Workers’ CompCompensation and disability retirement

Students from the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) an-nual summer short course at Radford University visited the Radford ArmyAmmunition plant July 12. This is the first time STEM students have vis-ited the facility. Tours were given of the RFAAP main plant including thepower house, chemical laboratory, bio plant and rocket area. Radford Uni-versity College of Science and Technology Summer Bridge STEM programis a week-long residential experience for sophomore, junior and seniorhigh school girls interested in science, technology, engineering and math-ematics. U.S. ARMY PHOTO – RFAAP

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Children with Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Child, Youth and School Services Cen-ter Summer Camp 2016 participate in a challenge stacking cups. Eachgroup was given 128 cups and 15 minutes to build the highest tower. AramEarnest’s team won first place (top photo). He chose to cut the final cutin half so that his team’s tower could touch the ceiling. Second place teamis pictured bottom left and third place is pictured bottom right. This ac-tivity was part of the STEAM initiative being used this summer in the techlab. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS-CYSS

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Many people are exposed to heaton the job, outdoors or in hot indoorenvironments. Operations involvinghigh air temperatures, radiant heatsources, high humidity, direct physi-cal contact with hot objects, or stren-uous physical activities have a highpotential for causing heat-related ill-ness. Workplaces with these condi-tions may include iron and steelfoundries, nonferrous foundries,brick-firing and ceramic plants, glassproducts facilities, rubber productsfactories, electrical utilities (particu-larly boiler rooms), bakeries, confec-tioneries, commercial kitchens,laundries, food canneries, chemicalplants, mining sites, smelters, andsteam tunnels.

Outdoor operations conducted inhot weather and direct sun, such asfarm work, construction, oil and gaswell operations, asbestos removal,landscaping, emergency responseoperations, and hazardous waste siteactivities, also increase the risk ofheat-related illness in exposed work-ers.

Every year, thousands of workersbecome sick from occupational heatexposure, and some even die. Theseillnesses and deaths are preventable.

When a person works in a hot en-vironment, the body must get rid ofexcess heat to maintain a stable in-ternal temperature. It does thismainly through circulating blood tothe skin and through sweating.

When the air temperature is closeto or warmer than normal body tem-perature, cooling of the body be-comes more di8cult. Bloodcirculated to the skin cannot lose itsheat.

Sweating then becomes the mainway the body cools o9. But sweatingis e9ective only if the humidity levelis low enough to allow evaporation,and if the fluids and salts that arelost are adequately replaced.

If the body cannot get rid of excessheat, it will store it. When this hap-pens, the body's core temperaturerises and the heart rate increases. Asthe body continues to store heat, the

person begins to lose concentrationand has di8culty focusing on a task,may become irritable or sick, andoften loses the desire to drink. Thenext stage is most often fainting andeven death if the person is not cooleddown.

Excessive exposure to heat cancause a range of heat-related ill-nesses, from heat rash and heatcramps to heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Heat stroke can result indeath and requires immediate med-ical attention.

Exposure to heat can also increasethe risk of injuries because of sweatypalms, fogged-up safety glasses,dizziness, and burns from hot sur-faces or steam.

Workers exposed to hot indoorenvironments or hot and humid con-ditions outdoors are at risk of heat-related illness, especially those doingheavy work tasks or using bulky ornon-breathable protective clothingand equipment. Some workersmight be at greater risk than othersif they have not built up a toleranceto hot conditions, or if they have cer-tain health conditions. The tablebelow shows some environmentaland job-specific factors that increasethe risk of heat-related illness.

Workers who are suddenly ex-posed to working in a hot environ-ment face additional, but generallyavoidable hazards to their safety andhealth. New workers and those re-turning from time away are espe-cially vulnerable.

That's why it is important to pre-pare for the heat: educate workersabout the dangers of heat, and accli-matize workers by gradually increas-ing the workload or providing morefrequent breaks to help new workersand those returning to a job aftertime away build up a tolerance forhot conditions.

Employers should include theseprevention steps in worksite trainingand plans. Also, it’s important toknow and look out for the symptomsof heat-related illness in yourself andothers during hot weather. Plan foran emergency and know what to do— acting quickly can save lives!

Safety tip: Understandingoccupational heat exposure

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Chris Richards with Pine Bluff Arsenal’s Directorate of Ammunition Operations tours Sen. JohnBoozman (R-Ark.) on the M983, 120mm illuminating mortar production line where Dorothy Ander-son, prouction worker, assembles the munition. Boozman (R-Ark.) along with members of his staffvisited the Arsenal July 28. Sen. Boozman and his staff received a command overview briefing fol-lowed by a pyrotechnic demonstration during his visit. The Senator last visited the Arsenal in 2012. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY HUGH MORGAN

Sen. John Boozman visits with Elizabeth Thomas and Dallas Heltz duringa community luncheon hosted by the newly formed White Hall Military Af-fairs Advisory Committee or MACC, at the James “Jitters” Morgan Com-munity Center after the Senator and staff visit to the Arsenal.

Sen. John Boozman speaks to community lead-ers during the community luncheon at theJames “Jitters” Morgan Community Center.

Boozman vists Arsenal

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through 12th grade student before and after schoothis year?Pine Blu? Arsenal Child, Youth and School

Services might be a solution. The first day ofschool is August 15. We are open to all Arsenal,National Center for Toxicological Center and fed-eral employees in the area.CYSS operating hours are Monday through

Friday from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We o?er trans-portation to and from Gandy, Taylor, Moody andHardin Elementary schools, as well a White HallMiddle and High schools.CYSS o?ers USDA approved meals for break-

fast and snacks. Activities such as 4-H, Boys andGirls Club, computer lab, homework help andsports and fitness are also o?ered as part of theprogram.Students must be enrolled in the White Hall

School District, and parents must be eligible em-ployees to participate.To register for before and after school care:* Go to militarychildcare.com*Step 1 - Create an account - Go to the above

website to create an account containing your basicinformation, or to login using an existing user-name and password.*Step 2 - Search and request care - Search the

system for the child care options that best fit yourneeds and submit your requests for care.*Step 3 - Manage my requests - You can man-

age your requests for care from anywhere in theworld.*Step 4 - Update my profile - Keep your

MyProfile page updated with important informa-tion.If parent have any questions or concerns, call

Laura Brown at 870-540-2972 or email atlaura.w.brown5.naf@mail.mil