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EARNING THE TITLE OF EXPERT, AGAIN– P7

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MORNING HOLIDAY RUN

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A WREATH CEREMONY TO

REMEMBER – P12-13

The Fort Jackson Leader Decem ber 19, 2019

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NEWS


Fort Jackson Soldiers, trainees and leadership celebrate the holiday season and start of Victory Block Leave with an early morning Holiday Run across the installation. Christmas tunes set to rock and electronica music blared as participants shouted, sang ��

“It’s a lot of fun,” said Capt. William Hollis, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, and Aide-de-Camp. “It always motivates me.”

��raised for reveille near the installation’s headquarters building. ��and Santa hats, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson

Commander, Brig. Gen. Milford “Beags” Beagle, Jr., Post Com-mand Sgt. Maj. Jerimiah Gan and their staff took to Marion Av-enue on foot to begin the 3.2 mile fun run to celebrate the holiday season.

Along the route various battalions stood in neat rows with their guidon as Beagle and Gan ran through the middle. As they passed, the battalions took up the rear of the formation and con-tinued along the route. Within 20 minutes, Soldiers and trainees from across the installation were running together shouting moti-vational words, battalion mottos and singing cadence.

As the long snake of runners rounded the corner of Marion Avenue and Johnson Street, Beagle and Gan stopped on the side of the route under a single lamp post. They stood side-by-side ��

“You got this,” Beagle shouted as he disappeared from sight for a moment as trainees crowded around him to get their chance ��

See RUN: Page 8

Holiday Run is the last of the year

U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander, Brig. Gen. Milford “Beags” Beagle Jr., high-fives trainees as they run by him during the Holiday Run Dec. 16. The run is the last installation run of the year to help celebrate the holiday season. Beagle encouraged all Soldiers, civilians, trainees and their Families to remain safe during the holidays and to enjoy their well-earned rest and relaxation.


The Fort Jackson Leader December 19, 2019

EVENTS

Fort JacksonMovie Schedule3319 Jackson Blvd. Phone: 751-7488

FRIDAY� Frozen 2 (PG) 7 p.m.

SATURDAY� A Beautiful Day In The Neighbor-hood (PG) 1 p.m.� Frozen 2 3D (PG) 5 p.m.

SUNDAY� A Beautiful Day In The Neighbor-hood (PG) 2 p.m.� Frozen 2 (PG) 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 27� Little Women (PG) 7 p.m.

TICKETSAdult: $6 / Child (6 to 11): $4

3-D TICKETSAdult: $8 / Child (6 to 11): $6 � Ticket sales open 30 minutes before each movie.� Movie times and schedule are subject to change without notice.

WWW.SHOPMYEXCHANGE.COM

TODAYVictory Spouses Club Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. NCO Club. The Victory Spouses Club is holding a luncheon Dec. 19. Spouses will be wearing ugly holiday sweaters for our theme to celebrate the holiday season. The club will be collecting �� staying there for extended periods. They �� to raise money for our Scholarship Fund. For more information, call (570) 579-4860.

FRIDAYHoliday Concert7 p.m. Koger Center. The 282nd Army Band will host a holiday concert at the Koger Center in downtown Columbia, S.C. to instill the holiday spirit and enhance ties between Fort Jackson and local communities.

ANNOUNCEMENTSTree RecyclingThe Recycle Center will be accepting used Christmas Trees from Dec. 26 to Jan. 24 during their normal business hours, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Fort Jackson Museums Holiday Hours- Adjutant General Corps Museum - Closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 3.- Basic Combat Training Museum - Closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 3- Chaplain Corps Museum - Closed Dec. 26.- Finance Corps Museum - Closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 3.

Fort Jackson Holiday Gate Hours Gate 1:�� !�"��Jan. 2 – Resume normal hours (5 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Gate 2: Open 24 hoursGate 4 (Boyden Arbor Road):Dec. 24 to Jan. 1 – Open Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.Closed on Weekends��#�� !�"��Jan. 2. - Resume normal hours (5 a.m. to 6 p.m.)Gate 5 (Semmes Road):Dec. 24 to Jan. 1 – Open Mon.-Fri. 5-10 a.m. Outbound only: Mon.-Fri. 4-6 p.m.

WeekendsOpen: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.��#�� !�"��Jan. 2. - Resume normal hours (5 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Fort Jackson Homes HoursDec. 3-23: Holiday Gift WrapDec. 16: Holiday Decorations JudgingDec. 20: Holiday Decorations Presentation Dec. 24: Holiday Hours TBD (Christmas %��&�Christmas Day: Closed Dec. 31: Holiday Hours TBD (New Year’s %��&�New Year’s Day: Closed

Good News Club'�� *��+�� ;+<<�� =�� >� ��+ �� ?��@��Club beginning Feb. 6, 2020. The Good @�� "�+�� E�� + Q��after school program that is conducted once a week on Thursdays for 60-90 minutes at C.C. Pinckney and Pierce Terrace Elementary School. The goal of The club is sharing Christ with children so that they are able to hear and understand �� "�� faith. If interested, contact the Religious ;+<<��=��X#�Q�XZX�[��

Housing Mayors NeededFort Jackson Mayoral Council is looking ��+ ��\�]��Fort Jackson Housing Community. Be the �� + ��]�� ̂+� �� <� ��<�� _+��]� �� `��residing here on Fort Jackson. You also �� + ��+�q�� <�<�� +�� "�� <�� performing Mayoral duties. Interested residents should contact Vickie Grier at 751-7567.

Moncrief Flu Clinic Hours'�� \ �� ]� v�� "�� {�� +�clinic is now open. The clinic is located ��+ ��]�and open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays. The clinic will be open until ��|��'�� }��+ �~�� starting Dec. 19.

CIF ClosuresFort Jackson’s Central Issue Facility will be closed Dec. 12 to Jan. 3 for annual � �� ]�� <��]� <�� who PCS, ETS or retire during this time frame will be granted appointments on a case-by-case basis. All appointments are � �� +< �� +��<�� For more information, call Helena Thorpe, Central Issue Facility Branch Chief at 751-7213.

�� 10 a.m., third Tuesday of the month �� ;�� '�+� �� '�� `��Jackson Army Continuing Education System is offering Career Skills Program � �� '+��]�� ";��<��;��skills and training necessary through internships, on-the-job training or job �� <�� +< �� +�� ]�� ;��members are eligible to participate during their last 180 days prior to separating or �� ;��+� ��]�� separating due to an MEB are eligible to enter CSP at the start of the board process. For more information, call 751-5341.

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NEWS

all rigged upParachute Rigger instructors assigned to the 120th Adjutant General Battalion’s Airborne Orientation Course inspect parachutes of Soldiers attending the course. Soldiers attending the Airborne Orientation Course improve their physical fitness and learn airborne terminology prior to attending the Basic Airborne Training Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. Soldiers with the Parachute Rigger MOS must first pass Airborne School before heading to Advanced Individual Training.

Photos by SASKIA GABRIEL


NEWS

Earning the title of expert, again

Staff Sgt. Joseph Hansen from Fort Jackson’s U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy qualifies for at the range event July 17 for the TRADOC Best Warrior Com-petition in Fort Gordon, Ga. The Best Warrior Competition recognizes TRADOC Soldiers who demonstrate commitment to the Army Values, embody the Warrior Ethos, and represent the force of the future by testing them with physical fitness assessments, written exams, urban warfare simulations, and other warrior tasks and battle drills.

Photos by STAFF SGT. DANIEL LUKSAN


The Army’s newest badge, Expert Sol-dier Badge, debuted in October this year as a way to recognize those who truly ex-hibit the knowledge, ability and presence of an expert. Since testing began, few have earned the title of expert.

The test consisted of three lanes; weap-ons, patrol and medical lanes. Each lane with ten tasks must be completed in a spe-��!��Army Combat Fitness Test, day and night land navigation and ended with a 12-mile ruck march that must be completed along with the testing lanes in order to be award-ed the new badge, according to Staff Sgt. Joseph Hansen, U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy.

"#�� $� %�� "#� ��at it the way Command Sgt. Maj. Edward W. Mitchell said it, ‘it’s the Expert Soldier &�� '��($

Mitchell is the senior enlisted leader for the Center for Initial Military Training and the proponent of the badge testing. He also attended the November award ceremony that presented the badge to Hanson, along with Capt. David Morin and Sgt. Michael Smith.

“This is about excellence … this is ��)��$�!��-trine Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Guden said during the award ceremony and in a Military.com interview. “There has got to be distinguishing factors that separate me-diocrity from excellence, and the ESB is ��$

See EXPERT: Page 23

Staff Sgt. Jo-seph Hansentakes the written exam portion of the TRADOC Best Warrior Competition. “It is difficult,” Han-sen said. “I look at it the way Command Sgt. Maj. Edward W. Mitchell said it, ‘it’s the Expert Soldier Badge not the every Soldier badge.’”


Above, a cannon salute battery from Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion, fire a volley for every battalion that run’s past during the Holiday Run Dec. 16. Below, Fort Jackson Garrison Commander Col. John “Wes” Hankins runs alongside the garrison colors during the Holiday run down Jackson Boulevard. Battalions from across the installation participated in the run in anticipation of Victory Block Leave and the holiday season.

Photos by ALEXANDRA SHEA

NEWS

RunContinued from Page 3

“Lookin’ good,” Gan shouted as a formation of Soldiers strode by shouting their battalion motto over the music that blared from behind.

The holiday run will be the last for 2019 as trainees and Sol-diers eagerly prepare for Victory Block Leave. Most will travel to their Family homes to celebrate the holidays while some will re-main on the installation. Those who remain will be able to enjoy

a variety of activities such as ice skating, movies, shopping and other outings to celebrate the holi-days and get well-earned rest and relaxation.

“You see everyone having fun and starting the holidays right,” Hollis said. “It’s about Family right? This is a Family and a team. I am pretty hyped.”

While the holiday run may be the last of the 2019 year, Beagle encouraged all Soldiers, trainees, civilians and their Families to re-main vigilant in their personal safety so they may return healthy and ready to go in the New Year. “There’s no team without you,” he said. “Happy holidays.”


NEWS

DATE TIME SERVICE CHAPELDec. 22 8 a.m. Protestant Traditional Main Post Chapel 9:30 a.m. Catholic Mass Main Post Chapel 10 a.m. Protestant Gospel Daniel Circle Chapel Dec. 24 6 p.m. Protestant Candlelight Service Daniel Circle Chapel 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Catholic Mass Main Post Chapel

Dec. 29 8 a.m. Protestant Traditional Main Post Chapel 9:30 a.m. Catholic Mass Main Post Chapel 10 a.m. Protestant Gospel Daniel Circle Chapel Dec. 31 7:30 p.m. Watch Night Service Daniel Circle Chapel

Jan. 1 9:30 a.m. New Year’s Day Catholic Mass Main Post

No IET Services at the Solomon Center and no Jewish, Islamic, Hispanic, LDS, Pagan or Church of Christ services Dec. 22 and Dec. 29.

All regularly scheduled IET worship services resume on Jan. 5, 2020.

� Lightning Chapel,9476 Kemper Street� Daniel Circle Chapel, 3359 Daniel Circle� Main Post Chapel,4580 Scales Ave.

VICTORY BLOCK LEAVE WORSHIP SERVICE SCHEDULE


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NEWS

‘I became a soldier ...’

PVT. KHAKI HURLEY, 24Arlington, Texas

“I come from a big military Family, so it’s always been something I was interested in. Finally, one day I decided to join the Army.”

The most challenging thing for me during Basic Combat Training was “eating chow in 10 minutes or less.”

My MOS is “15T – UH-60 Helicopter Repairer. My dad worked on helicopters when he was in the Army and I’ve always looked up to him, so I thought I would give it a try.”

“Basic Combat Training has been a great experi-ence and I’ve learned a lot, but I am ready to take the next step in my career and start Advanced Indi-vidual Training.”

SPC. STEPHEN LINDSAY, 32Lundington, Michigan

'�� +� ��me most to join the Army was �� +�� desire to serve and pursue �]�<�� ]� ��

“Leaving a comfortable, established life and restarting with others who don’t have much life experience was the most challenging part of Basic Combat Training.”

\]�\=;��Z��!�� =��"� ��}�chose this MOS so I can become a pilot.”

“I joined the Army to challenge myself and grow. The past 10 weeks have been challenging and re-warding. I look forward to more challenges in my Army career.”

PVT. NIJULE HAYES, 33Newark, New Jersey

“The fact that I can still serve my country at my ��q�� +� ��join the Army. “There is still a lot I can give back to my country while in the Army.”

“My own thoughts” were the most challenging thing for me during Basic Combat Training. “It really is all about mental walls we put up. After breaking through, I was able to overcome my fear of heights.”

My MOS is “15B – Aircraft Powerplant Repairer. This job will be nothing like any other job I have had. I chose this MOS because I wanted something new to learn.”

“I look forward to 20 years in the Army.”

PVT. NIMSI L. BUSTOSRAMIREZ, 18Reno, Nevada

“I joined the Army for my Family’s future. I knew I would become a better person while also serving a great nation. I wanted to be a part of something great and become a per-son my Family could be proud of.”

“The most challenging part of Basic Combat Training was being away from my Family.” “My MOS is 25Q – Multichannel Transmission Sys-tems Operator-Maintainer. I chose this MOS because it opened many learning opportunities for me and it was something I knew I could learn and grow in.”

“The Army made me a better person. The best day of my life was signing my contract and bettering my Family’s future.”

PVT. MELISSA BIICHLE, 19Williamsport, Pennsylvania

“I always wanted to do and be something more and I was drawn towards the Army because of the success they have had over the years.”

“The most challeng-ing part of Basic Combat Training was keeping my motivation up. It’s easy to get complacent when you’re doing the same tasks everyday.”

“My MOS is 13F – Joint Fire Support Specialist. I chose this MOS because I wanted to be challenged and given harder tasks that push me.”

“I look forward to continuing to push myself to become a better Soldier that will always be there to support and motivate my fellow battles.”

SPC. NEIL MAXWELL, 26Rome, New York

�'�� +� �� my life is my Family. Join-ing the Army allowed me to carry on a Family tradition that goes back several gen-erations. Pride was an equal factor in my decision to join. Pride in my country, people in my life and my job.”

“The most challenging �� +��"��'�� common thread that united my battle buddies across age and ranks in order to effectively achieve our goals.”

“My MOS is 89D – Explosive Ordinance Disposal Specialist. I chose this MOS because few people answer the call to serve and even fewer people want to deal with explosives. This MOS will also provide a challenge, physically and mentally.”

“I look forward to contacting my battle buddies and seeing how successful they are in the future.”


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Leader Staff Reports

Pierce Terrace parents, have you received the latest infor-mation on the new school?

The school’s hours are:� Kindergarten to second grade: 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.� Pre-K AM Session: 8 - 10:30 a.m.� Pre-K PM Session: 12:15-2:45 p.m.Thursdays are early release days� Pre-K AM Session: 10:05 a.m.� �{��/8�{>��$�8$��|�3|5=�� Breakfast hours: 7:15-7:45 a.m.Carter Road is the only road that will be used during ar-

rival and dismissal times. Parents should not park in areas marked with safety cones. Dropoff time: 7-8 a.m., Pickup time: 1-3 p.m.

Parents must use Chesnut Road and Carter Road to enter Pierce Terrace’s Kiss and Ride area (drop off loop). Parents are asked to use the Kiss and Ride area to drop off and pick up students who are car riders. Do not part in the staff and visitor parking lot and walk to pick up students designated as car riders.

Students who are walking alone will be escorted to the in-tersection of Moses and Carter Roads.

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Above- Drill sergeants from 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment stand ready to fire a 21-gun salute during the 11th Annual Wreaths Across America event at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery Dec. 14. Below- A sailor from the Navy Operational Support Center on Fort Jackson, salutes the nation’s colors dur-ing the opening ceremony of the Wreaths Across America event.

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The Belgian people remember their American liberators, the king said, pointing to six veterans of the battle who were attending the ceremony.

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The division, known as the “Screaming Ea-gles,” were completely besieged by German forces and carried out one of the most heroic de-fenses ever recorded in history, Esper said at the Bastogne memorial.

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The competition began with four days of testing lanes where competi-tors were given an opportunity to take a run through each lane and see how the testing will be conducted. The fol-lowing week each competitor began the competition testing.

“We started training with 105,” Hansen said. “Then we started with 96 for testing and only three got the badge.”

Hansen said that being a 31B – Military Police helped him earn the badge. He said some of the weapon systems such as the MK 19 grenade launcher and .50 caliber machine gun are often used by MPs. Along with the �� -ceive and use on the job, gave him an edge during the competition.

“There were a couple (of events) I was familiar with through experience in my career,” Hansen said. “The tasks were the most challenging. Each task has subtasks so learning to do over 1,000 subtasks that you have to mem-��*��$

Hansen not only faced the chal-lenge, he exceeded it. He earned the Army Achievement Medal for “Pure Edge,” which was completing all competition tasks without receiving a single no-go throughout the competi-tion.

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the TRADOC Best Warrior Compe-tition and a lot of what we did at the ESB testing was the same,” Hansen said. “It was all still pretty fresh in my head.”

While the ESB competition tests the ability and skills of Soldiers on an individual level, teamwork remained a key factor for Hansen. He said he teamed up with fellow competitor Smith, an MP assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), to help each other tackle the tasks and keep each other motivated. Smith was also awarded an AAM for “Pure Edge.”

Hansen also attributed his success to the support he has at home with his Family and his desire to be the best role model he can be for his son, Lu-cas. The couple are expecting another child in March 2020.

“Since we have been married, she has been supportive of everything I have done,” Hansen said. “My son has been my inspiration. I want to provide the best example for him. I want to re-tire from the Army one day and have my son look back and say, ‘My dad was a bad (expletive)’ or whatever.”

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