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Page 1: MEET SALLY LESTER, FORT JACKSON’S ONE PERSON ......Page 2 The Fort Jackson Leader July 30, 2020 Fort Jackson, South Carolina 29207 This civilian enterprise newspaper, which has a

@FortJackson www.facebook.com/fortjackson @fortjacksonwww.fortjacksonleader.com

TODAY’S PREPARATION DETERMINES

TOMORROW’S ACHIEVEMENT

— PAGES 10-11

MEET SALLY LESTER, FORT JACKSON’SONE PERSON FAREWELL COMMITTEE – PAGE 4

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Page 2 The Fort Jackson Leader July 30, 2020

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Commanding General.........Brig. Gen. Milford H. Beagle Jr.

Garrison Commander.....................Col. John “Wes” Hankins

Garrison Public Affairs Officer........................Patrick Jones

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Editor........................................................Wallace McBride

Writer..........................................................Alexandra Shea

Volunteer............................................................Ron Lester

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ON THE COVERSally Lester,

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trainees preparing to

graduate from Basic Combat

Training as they pass in buses.

SEE PAGES 10-11

THE FORT JACKSON LEADER

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CG’S CORNER

It’s time to tighten up, not lighten upDaily and weekly, I receive, analyze, process, and re-

port to higher what appears to be an endless number of ������� �� ������������������������������������as I received one of our routine Fort Jackson updates re-!���������������"����� ��#$������%!&'�('�����)Director of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, or DPTMS, made the perfect summary statement at the con-clusion of the brief that most accurately captures our way ������ ��*���+�.�����/������.�����0����������.��� 1��!�"2����.�������������� #12��3)�2��!�.1��!�"Emergency status, school re-openings, current case rates in South Carolina, our surrounding counties, and our normal ��������������!!!�0�!��$��'�����4���������������was perf�.��1�����&5��������� �� ���"������������!��"������(

'�4�����������������!�!%���"��������!%���.����%�����6�������"����"�"����"�����������������!�appear that more talk about COVID-19 is simply a waste � �����2���!��0��%�"������ ��!���������������"��!����������� ��� ���8�.����� � �������� *��� ����������.��!����������������.��!�������&.��!����!��(�"�fatigue, frustration, and desire for COVID-19 to go away ���������0���"��������0��6"�&��::(����!�������::�����"%���"����.������������������'������������4������������.������!%����4������������0�.������so for now and into the foreseeable future, we must re-����.��������!0�����"�.������������ ��"�����"���-�������"��

We by no means have COVID beat or even under �����; �����"�!���� *��� +�.���� �� .������!% ��0��� $������������� ��"������%��"�0��������� �������will continue to say it even more as we move forward: We cannot become complacent simply because COVID-19 "���4����.�����������������8����%�=�������0�

COVID-19 the respect that an insidious threat deserves, although many of us have not been affected personally, but mostly because there are many others who have sig-���.���!%>�?@�AAA����"����"�B�����5���������!������AAA����"����%��.���!%�

=��"��������&���"���������(*���+�.��������"���and strict early with our procedures, measures and pro-��.�!� �������.���� ��.���������������6������������!%�����������0�����.�"��������0�������5���."so that we have been able to bring certain programs and ���0�.�� ��.� ���!���� � �� ���� ��� ����� �"� ���� &�������( ��.���� �� ��0�� .!���� �� ��������� �����changed HOW we do things, but with all due respect, it

���4�."����=1/6�����We now have our Child Development Centers, in-

person chapel services, gyms, auto craft services, play �������������!������������������!��.�&���!����(To date, we have collectively accomplished this safely and not increased or contributed to any spike in cases attribut-��!������������"������0�.��������������.���!����

This speaks to our collective discipline, vigilance and respect for the coronavirus and the prolonged impact op-erating in a pandemic environment has had on our mission ��������%� !� ��$%���!���"����.������������������� ���������������/����%� %����%"�0�����in the news and other places, multiple states and cities are stepping back from re-opening initiatives because collec-tive indiscipline is attributable to losing the positive mo-������������!!%�������0��������������"��������

The damage that COVID-19 is wreaking on our econ-��% �� ����������� ��� � �� .������� �� ��G���� &������.��(���������������������������������!%���-!�������"����"��������.���!��"��&� %�����4�"�0��������������"��"����������%��.������!%���4�"�0������������0���(

There is no truer statement, and we have placed a great ���!� � �����������������"��"�����������*���+�.�-�������!%��.���������4�"�0������������0��!�����'��������������"�����"���������%��"��."�!!�����on the horizon that we must prepare for: the resumption of school, hurricane and Flu season, and subsequent increase ������ ��.���� ���!% �����������!!%�������!�������the conditions to deal appropriately and effectively with ��."."�!!������ ��.����0�����!�������!%��"��"�:-���!%���"��!���!�."�!!������0�������

BRIG. GEN. MILFORD H. “BEAGS” BEAGLE JR.Fort Jackson commander

See TIGHTEN: Page 12

Photo by Ronald Lester

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July 30, 2020 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 3

By REGINALD ROGERSMAHC Public Affairs

The staff at Moncrief Army Health Clinic experienced a bittersweet morning, July 28, as the unit welcomed incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Erin L. Hicks, while bidding farewell to Command Sgt. Major Mark X. Riddick, who departed for Korea, shortly after the ceremony.

Hicks comes to Moncrief, after serving ���"������!1��!�"��������2�.��.Z�-gion sergeant major at Tripler Army Medi-cal Center in Hawaii.

Her career has taken her to many global locations, including: Joint Base-San An-tonio, Texas; Fort Carson, Colorado; Fort Bliss, Texas, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Grafen-woehr, Germany; and Camp Doha, Kuwait, along with a deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08.

Col. Tara L. Hall served as reviewing � �.�� �� �"� ."������ �����������!��%

ceremony, which took place in front of the MAHC Headquarters. The event was at-tended by numerous command sergeants major from around Fort Jackson, including Post Command Sgt. Maj. Philson Taver-nier, who was became the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson senior enlisted leader. on June 26.

During the ceremony, Hall spoke high-ly of Hicks, while welcoming her and her Family into the MAHC footprint. She also commented on Riddick’s contributions to the unit during his time as the unit’s senior enlisted advisor.

“Command Sgt. Major Riddick, you’ve done an outstanding job with this organiza-tion and supporting the Fort Jackson mis-sion,” Hall said. “There’s no doubt that you understand the Army’s priorities, and you’ve provided a perfect example of how people are the strategic enablers or readi-ness.

“Command Sgt. Maj. Hicks, Mr. Hicks

and MJ, welcome to the Moncrief Team. I’m so excited to have you join our team, and I’m looking forward to keeping the momentum going with you and continu-ing this winning streak for Moncrief,” Hall continued. “These are unprecedented times that we’re facing and they will require nothing short of our absolute best efforts. This is necessary to ensure that we’re tak-ing care of the mission and we will do that �% ������ .���� ��� ��� � ��������.��-ries, our Families and our community, so let’s have some fun.”

Riddick thanked former Moncrief com-mander, Col. Chad A. Koenig for this guid-ance and for never micro-managing him. He also thanked the “unsung heroes” at Moncrief for the intangible things that they’ve done to ensure that the Moncrief mission continues to be a successful one.

“I’ve had many honors in this facility in the role as command sergeant major, but my highest honor, a privilege, was the abil-

ity to go around the Army and talk about what we do here. I spent 27 months doing that, and I spend my last few minutes doing it one more time,” he said.

Riddick pointed out that Moncrief re-mains the top organization in Regional Health Command-Atlantic in terms of training and leader development. He said it’s all because of the collaborative team-work at Moncrief.

&=�"�0�� �.���"���������.�����-������� �.����"������������"�� �"�%are for,” Riddick explained. “They under-stand that being No. 1 is not the goal in �"�������������6"�%�����������"���"�goal is to achieve the highest rate of readi-ness and maintain it. They are committed to ensuring a medically ready force and ob-sessed with building a medical ready force �"��������%����"������"������0�!�0���"�����!���!��(

Moncrief Army Health Clinic welcomes new sergeant major

NEWS

See MONCRIEF: Page 14

Photo by REGINALD ROGERS

Command Sgt. Maj. Erin L. Hicks accepts the unit colors from Col. Tara L. Hall, signifying her acceptance of responsibility as Moncrief Army Health Clinic’s new senior enlisted leader. Hicks replaces outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Mark X. Riddick during a ceremony at the clinic, July 28.

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NEWS

Sally Lester – A one person farewell committeeBy ROBERT TIMMONSFort Jackson Public Affairs

Soldiers may not graduate from Basic Combat Training in person before a large, cheering crowd, but they don’t leave Fort Jackson without a small send off.

Since the COVID pandemic stymied in-person graduations, a Fort Jackson commu-nity member has made it her calling to give them a little “good-bye” – social distance-style. On most weeks, Sally Lester can be seen standing on the side of the road holding up signs of encouragement as the troops pass in buses.

“Because of the recent restrictions and changes made to the Family Day celebration and graduation, I felt it was important for someone to congratulate the Soldiers for their hard work,” she said. “I know how important it is to have my hard work acknowledged and appreciated. I went through basic training 50 years ago and there were no family day celebrations, and graduations were held with-in the battalions. I would have liked to have had family, or even a local person take notice and congratulate me on my accomplishments. That’s what motivates me.”

When we show support to the Soldiers we are giving them a gift of encouragement, she added. “Which one of us does not thrive a bit more with some well-earned encourage-ment?”

Lester and her husband Ron have attended graduations and Family Day since moving from Colorado three years ago to do a church service mission at the Anderson Chapel for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Ron also volunteers by taking pictures ���"�*���+�.����2��!�./ ����� �.��

She longs to congratulate them “up close and personal.”

I want to tell them “I appreciated them. I know every Soldier comes into the Army for their own personal reason. It doesn’t matter what brought them to basic training. What matters is that they have become Soldiers and they have a high degree of patriotism. I want them to know they are appreciated and remembered.”

There is lots of space for Fort Jackson community members to join her, she said.

“Come join me at the corner of Chestnut and Hampton Parkway at 9 a.m. most Thurs-day mornings. I’d love to have company, at a safe distance of course. It is rewarding and fun and an unexpected, uplifting bright spot for our local Soldiers.”

The COVID-19 virus has caused the Army at Fort Jackson, SC, to suspend the Family Day. Since this time, Families of gradua-tion recruits are unable to come on Fort Jackson to personally cheer their Soldiers on gradua-tion day. Sally Lester, a retired Family member living on post, has taken the trainees’ Fami-lies’ place by standing on the street corner to becoming a one person cheering team. The graduating Soldier’s response has been overwhelming as they hoop and holler out the window of the passing buses.

Photos by RONALD LESTER

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By SGT. 1ST CLASS GARY A. WITTE207th Regional Support Group

Operating a military base is not easy work.Latrines have to be cleaned. Housing has

to be administered. Contractors have to be su-pervised. Water and food have to be tracked. 6���" "�� �� �� ������!% ��������� 6�� �.rules have to be enforced. Vehicles have to be maintained.

The 207th Regional Support Group, based out of Fort Jackson, spent much of 2020 in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over-seeing life support at three such locations in Iraq – Al Asad Air Base, Erbil Air Base and the Taji Military Complex. Members of the Army Reserve unit, acting as Base Operating Support Integrator cells, have dealt with the January ballistic missile strikes, extremist at-tacks and an ongoing pandemic.

Army Col. Jerome Jackson, who com-manded the unit and Al Asad Air Base throughout the deployment, praised the work of his troops.

“Our Soldiers have faced historic events and persevered,” Jackson said. “They consis-tently stepped forward to deal with whatever problems occurred. And they have always prioritized the needs of those who depended on us.”

Bases give military units locations to fa-cilitate their missions – including support of Iraqi Security Forces and actions against Daesh extremists. Likewise, it allows con-tractors to more easily provide services to those troops. Without the BOS-I, this pro-cess – and military missions – become much tougher, Jackson noted.

Army 1st Sgt. Sherrie E. Stevens, who su-pervises the housing, services, billeting and vehicle sections at Al Asad through what’s known as the Mayor’s Cell, said their work covers a wide range of tasks and issues on base. They deal with other people’s problems every day.

“I feel like we operate like a city govern-ment would,” she said.

For instance, the Mayor’s Cell has to ap-prove signs before they go up, inspect water points every week and even supervises the re-location of latrines. The BOS-I also acts as a conduit for directives from higher command and sends up daily reports.

“I have to have a hand in a lot of different areas,” Stevens said. “That’s what makes it challenging.”

This includes cooperation with not just American troops and contractors, but also

other Coalition Partners such as Norwegian, Polish and Spanish soldiers. Recently, the Al Asad Mayor’s Cell had to do a site survey to accommodate an area for German troops.

Units that come in whose equipment may not have yet arrived, leadership who need non-tactical vehicles and nearly anyone who needs a question answered, comes to the Mayor’s Cell for answers, Stevens said.

“We try to get them to the right person,” she said. “It’s pretty much a help center.”

Another section of the BOS-I, Anti-

Terrorism and Force Protection, monitors ��.����% ������� ����� ��� �. 0��!������� ���can issue citations. Base improvements and changing circumstances can also fall to the BOS-I. In April, Al Asad worked with the 206th Engineer Battalion to open a new wastewater treatment plant designed to save money, increase base security and help the lo-cal environment. Soon after its start, the plant was already processing thousands of gallons every day for the base.

In January, missile attacks targeted both

Al Asad and Erbil Air Bases and each loca-tion had to deal with the ongoing security threats that resulted. Stevens said that the Al Asad BOS-I had to help units clean up dam-aged areas of the base although they had no prior experience with that kind of mission.

During the spring, Taji Military Complex ������� �������� ������.� ��� ����.�� �"�!�preparing for a planned 2020 handover of the property to the Government of Iraq.

NEWS

See BOS: Page 19

Like a BOS: Unit provides life support for troops, civilians

Photo by SGT. 1ST CLASS GARY A. WITTE

Capt. Jonathan K. Memminger, the 207th Regional Support Group Anti-Terrorism Force Protection officer-in-charge, gives instructions during an attack drill at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 25. The Army Reserve unit has acted as the Base Operating Logistics Integrator for three separate bases in Iraq through much of 2020 in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Coalition Forces continue to work with allies and partners for a unified and determined mission to degrade and defeat Daesh.

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NEWS

Army Greens slated to reach all installations by mid-2021

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Recruiting students at Fort Knox, Ky., receive their initial issue Army Green Service Uniform on July 8. Recruiters, drill sergeants, and initial entry trainees will be among the first to receive the uniform, as the Army works to distribute it to all installations by the middle of the next fiscal year. Fort Jackson is scheduled to begin fielding the uniforms after Fort Sill, Okla., Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. and Fort Benning, Ga.

See GREENS: Page 16

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COMMUNITY EVENTSChanges of ResponsibilityCommand Sgt. Maj. Anthony Wilson will relin-quish responsibility of Fort Jackson garrison during a ceremony at Victory Field at 9 a.m. July 31. Wilson will take responsibility for the Soldier Support Institute from Command Sgt. Maj. Jorge Escobedo during a change of re-sponsibility ceremony at 1:30 p.m. that day in the SSI Auditorium.

Virtual Vacation Bible School9-10 a.m. Aug. 10-14. The VBS is designed for children Pre-K to 6th grade. Register now at https;//www.facebook.com/FORTJACK-SONRSO. For more information, contact the ������������� �����������������

����������� ������������� ������������������������ ��������can register and join in anytime. Start slow or jump right in, there are classes for everyone. Try Spinning, Resistance, Soul Cycle or Step Classes; or join in on wellness, healthy eating, circuit or AQUA training. Personal training, yoga, Zumba and special population classes are available. To register visit https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac103/wbwsc/jacksonrec-trac.wsc/wbsearch.ht. For more information, ����!�"���#���������$�%%�

����������������� ��������� �10 a.m. Aug. 4 and 18 &� �� �'��� ! �� �" � ����� (��� �� )������)�� �����)� �*����������)"���)at 10 a.m. on Microsoft Teams. To join email [email protected] or [email protected] for a meeting invite. You must have a Microsoft Teams account in order to �������)�� ������+��� � �/�� �����������&� �� �'���! �� �"���� "������ �����to start the CSP process. The CSP assists Soldiers transitioning to civilian life by allow-ing eligible Soldiers to participate in a CSP that include apprenticeships, on-the-job train-ing, job shadowing, employment skills train-ing and internships. Soldiers may participate up to 180 days prior to retirement/separa-tion date with command approval. The CSP �����)���"��������%���()���� "��5�TDY is required. Service members pending separation due to MRB are eligible to enter CSP at the start of the board process.

Credentialing Assistance ��� ������������������ ����"�7����$�����The Credentialing Assistance program aims to improve Army readiness through retention of quality Soldiers; enhancement of Soldier career progression; and provide Soldiers (��)'����������������� �<����5�����5�����/������������ *)� � �� �" ����( ������ to pursue voluntary, off-duty training for cre-�������=�� ���������=��� ������ ������within or outside their military occupational ��������= ��������� ���� �� �� �����������) � � &� ����� #��� ��> ���"� ? ���@���� *)� & ����������� 7������ � �����

will be conducted on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. on Micro-soft Teams. Email [email protected] or [email protected] for a meet-ing invite. You must have a Microsoft Teams ������� �� � �� �� ������ �)� � ������ +��are required to attend a CA information brief-ing to start the credentialing process.

RETIREES���� ������)�� �������� ��������� ��H����) L������������ &� � )���� � � ��-lowed access to post Sunday, Monday, Tues-day, Friday and Saturday to use the Commis-� �=*)�N>�)����=�����)� � 5����)��� � ���� ��� ����� �)�� ���� ?���� ���cyclists possessing Defense Biometric Iden-�������������"�� �"�������)������-lation those days as well. Retirees and their �������� ��()�� �"���������""�����"-� �"���=�(��������O�������� =(���continue to have priority shopping hours from �X$%��"���[��"���*��������\ ����to further reduce risk.

Retirees who have a medical appointment may also access the installation on Wednes-days and Thursdays and must present a memorandum from Moncrief Army Health Clinic stating their name, date and time of their appointment at MAHC.

THE FOLLOWING GYMS ARE OPEN:Coleman Gym ��̂ ����\ �����"�����"�7���5�_���������^����\ �����"��`��"�7��7��)� �x��Patrons ��������������"�����"�7��7��)� �x��Patrons. ��Closed HolidaysVanguard Gym ��^����\ �������"�7���5�_��������� ^����\ �����"��`��"�7��7��)� �x��Patrons �� �����������X$%��"�����"�7��7��)�- �x��!�� ����Holidays ClosedPerez Fitness Center��^����\ �����"������"�7��7��)� �x��Patrons ��Saturday, Sunday and Holidays ClosedAndy’s Fitness Center��^����\ ������"��`��"�7��7��)� �x��Patrons������������%��"�����"�7��7��)� �x��Patrons

DA PHOTO LAB: Training Support Center (TSC) Photo Lab is closed until further notice

AAFES HOURS:��̂ ���N>�)����X[��"������"�̂ ����\ ���������"������"��������������^���@� �� �)��X[��"������"�^����\ ������%��"������"��������������Clothing and Sales: Sun. and Mon. Closed, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue. - Fri.; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.

�� Mini-mall Dry Cleaners: Sun. and Mon. &����}[��"������"�*��������&��OX[��"� �����"�^����\ �������a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun.��?����N>� �XOX$%��"���O��"�^��- Fri. and closed Sat. and Sun.��?����N>� �X~X$%��"���`��"�^����\ �����[��"������"��������������N>�)����\���\���������"�� � �)�� (Drive-Thru or Take-Out orders only)����� ���'X������"�^����������Boston Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.��Arby’s: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.��Qdoba: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.��Charley’s: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.��!������X����"������"�^���������� @� �� ����X���"������"�^����\ ��}�������"������"������������

AAFES food establishments have limited out-door seating available

COMMISSARY HOURS����������"������O�������� ����"-munocompromised�������O��"�������)� �x����� ����Mon. Closed��*����X$%��"��[��"�O�������� ���immunocompromised��[��"��`��"�������)� �x����� ���������*)� ��%�����"�O�������� ���immunocompromised������"��`��"�������)� �x����� ����\ ���X$%�[��"�O�������� ����""�-nocompromised��[��"��`��"�������)� �x����� ��������[��%��"�O�������� ����""���-compromised���%��"��`��"�������)� �x����� ��

There is no transaction limit, but restrictions on high-demand essentials will remain in place until further notice.The Commissary has placed limits on meat purchases. Pur-�)�� � � ��"���� ��X � � �) ����= �� '=chicken, and turkey items.

DENTAL CLINICCaldwell and Hagen Dental clinics are open. Oliver and Oral Surgery Dental Clin-ics are temporarily closed. Caldwell Dental &����� � ������� �� @���� ~[�%= �� �" *)� -"��� @�5�� \ ��� _�'�7������"���X �������`�O%������[�

LEGAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE*)� \� � ���'�� #���� 7������ �����will take in-person appointments Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to active-duty service members and their dependents.

RECYCLING CENTERThe Recycle Center will open with limited operations to support Fort Jackson units on *��������\ ����� �"���"������"�

ID FACILITY ���� ������)�� �������� ��(���)�5���-cess to the installation and all available ser-

vices on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,Friday ��� ���� ���� N>������� ������� �)� ���-lowing: The ID Card Facility will remain open daily by appointment only, with walk-in �������"����������� �� ���� �>�� ���ID cards.

MONCRIEF ARMY HEALTH CLINICAcute Care Clinic��6 - 11 a.m. for advanced respiratory CO-VID screening only �� 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for all other acute care issues.

Army Wellness CenterThe Army Wellness Center reopened virtu-���������%�

MedicalMEDDAC will provide retiree enrolled ben-����� ���)�� "���������������)�^��-crief Medical Home. This applies to retiree �������� �� ()� �� "���� ����5� �)�� health care at Moncrief Army Health Clin-ic on Fort Jackson. Moncrief Army Health Clinic will remain open every day to those retirees who live in waterfall housing on Fort Jackson, active duty service members, and their dependents.

Pharmacy���� �� �� ����� �������� �� ()� �� �����5� �� \� � ���'�� )���� ��� � �� ��-tions at the Moncrief Medical Home. Re-�� �� �������� �� ()� ��5� �� �)� �����-������ (��� �������� �� ��� � �� ������ ��^��� ���7 "� H����) &������ @������� ��who do not live on the installation and are not enrolled at Moncrief Army Health Clinic or Moncrief Medical Home, may continue receiving their medication at the Moncrief Army Health Clinic pharmacy on Fort Jack-son each Tuesday and Friday. For more in-formation about Moncrief hours visit: https://moncrief.amedd.army.mil/.https://moncrief.amedd.army.mil/.

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If you submit an article on an event that already has taken place, please send it as soon as possible. Tuesday is the last day we will we be able to accept an article for publication the following Thursday. Include the date and place of the event, as well as a description of what took place. Please include quotations, if possible. With any photo you submit, include IDs — ��'=����=���� ���������"��

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2nd Battalion,39th Infantry Regiment‘I became a soldier ...’

SPC. CHRISTIAN SORENSEN, 28Berwyn, Illinois

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Army 10-miler goes nationwide for the first time

Photo by GRAHAM SNODGRASS

The 36th edition of the world’s third largest 10-mile road race, the Army Ten-Miler will be held as a virtual event Sunday, Oct. 11-Oct. 18.

NEWS

U.S. Army Military District of Washington

The 36th edition of the world’s third largest 10-mile road race, the Army Ten-Miler will be held as a virtual event in October.

“The Army Ten Miler is a demonstration of the ������� �������� �� ���!����"� ����"� �!�our communities. This annual race is a symbol of these commitments and of our dedication to the health and safety of the entire Army Family,” said Maj. Gen. Omar J. Jones, commander of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington.

“Army operations around the globe never cease, and our Soldiers are trained and ready to win in any environment. This year’s Army Ten Miler embodies that ethos while safely bringing the opportunity to participate to your home town,” Jones said.

“The 36th edition of the world’s third largest 10-mile road race, the Army Ten-Miler, will be held as a virtual event Sunday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 18. Additionally, conducting the race virtually

will support the Department of Defense and local government health measures to minimize COV-ID-19 risk,” said Matt Zimmerman, race director.

Registration for this year’s virtual race opened July 21 and will cap at 25,000 participants.

The 36th Army Ten-miler virtual edition entry fee is $59 and includes shipping of a long sleeve runner shirt, a race bib, calendar, and a commem-orative ATM Finisher coin.

Runners may register at armytenmiler.com. Early bird registration began July 21 at a reduced rate of $54 and will end Aug. 21.

For the latest news and information via social media, follow the Army Ten-miler at Facebook.com/armytenmiler, @ArmyTenMilerATM on Twit-ter and @armytenmiler on Instagram. Don’t forget to tag Army Ten-miler in your training and virtual race post using #RunArmyRunStrong.

For additional 36th Army Ten-miler virtual edi-tion race information, including photos, please contact Maida Johnson, Army Ten-Miler deputy race director at (202) 685-3361 and/or at maida.

[email protected] or visit ArmyTenMiler.com.

The Army Ten-Miler is conducted by The U.S. Army Military District of Washington. The ATM tra-!��������������!����#�����#����� ��%�#�a course that travels through Washington, D.C.

Attracting over 35,000 runners and 900 teams from around the world, the Army Ten-Miler exem-�������#�����������������!�#������������&�����'��������������&!���������"���������"�%#����#����athletes and wounded warrior athletes. Army Ten-Miler’s mission is to support Army outreach, build ������"��!���������#�����������'

While the safety of our Soldiers, participants, and partners will always remain our number one concern, the Army operates in all environments. To continue on with the history of this great race and demonstrate our commitment to safety, the 2020 race will be held virtually and titled the 36th Army Ten-Miler, Virtual Edition.

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So in this sense, Mr. Bowman’s comment was accu-rately insightful and prophetic: “We must tighten up, not lighten up!” COVID-19 fatigue, lapses in discipline, and declining vigilance expose the gaps, vulnerabilities, and points of weakness in the defensive plan to protect our Families, workforce and training population from the in-sidious Mr. COVID-19. Therefore, we must “tighten up” in these areas, double down on the measures that have contributed to our successes to date, and collectively re-commit ourselves to remaining effective in what is prov-ing to be a long campaign to thwart Mr. COVID-19.

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Ed CenterContinued from Page 10

GoArmyEd: The Army’s online portal for post-sec-ondary education. Allows 24/7 access to request TA and register for college classes. It can be accessed anytime and anywhere at www.goarmyed.com.

Credentialing Assistance: The Army Credentialing Assistance program provides funding for voluntary off-duty courses and/or exams leading to an industry-rec-ognized academic or vocational credential. Mandatory �����������"�!� �����������"���.������ ����"Thursday of each month via Microsoft Teams.

Career Skills Program: The Army CSP is a com-ponent of the Soldier life cycle that encourages Soldiers to capitalize on training and development opportunities throughout their military careers - both in uniform and as civilians beyond their military service. CSPs provide Soldiers with the opportunity to participate in career and employment skill training opportunities during transi-tion, to improve employment options upon separation from military service.

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and third Tuesday of each month via Microsoft Teams.Testing: Army Personnel Tests (APT)�/����*��.���!�����.�����6���#/*�6)��� ������������2���.���.%6���#��26)� Defensive Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)� Selection Instrument for Flight Test (SIFT)National Test Center � College Level Examination Program (CLEP) � DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST)� Pearson VUE exams� Proctoring Services DANTES Funded Tests� Graduate Record Exam (GRE)� Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)� American College Testing (ACT)� Take at civilian test center (reimbursable) Tuition Assistance: Offered for college courses

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Moncrief Army Health Clinic’s Command Sgt. Maj. Erin L. Hicks takes responsibility of the unit, shortly after accepting the colors during a change-of-responsibility cer-emony at Moncrief Army Health Clinic, July 28. Hicks took responsibility for the unit from Com-mand Sgt. Maj. Mark X. Riddick, who transferred to U.S. Army -Korea.

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Hicks said she is looking forward to her time at Moncrief. She said she is com-mitted to maintaining the momentum that Moncrief has generated and she will con-tinue to ensure the discipline and training that is necessary to keep the mission suc-cessful.

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July retireesCol. Michael J. Apicella, Oliver Dental Clinic, Fort Jackson; Lt. Col. Chunka A. Smith, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Fort Jackson; Maj. Rondell Robinson, Army Futures Command, Fort Lee, Va.; Maj. Angelo Valdebenito, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Central, Shaw Air Force Base; Capt. Jeremy T. Dillard, S.C. State University; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Burton K. Jaillette, U.S. Army Central, Shaw Air Force Base; Sgt. Maj. Matthews Williams Jr., U.S. Army Europe, Wiesbaden, Germany; Master Sgt. Nicole S. Mealing, 8th Military Police Brigade, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; and Sgt. 1st Class Aaron D. Anthony, 120th Adjutant General Battalion (Reception).

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Active-duty enlisted Soldiers, including Ac-tive Guard and Reserve Soldiers, will continue to receive their annual clothing-replacement allowance to offset the new uniform’s cost, Lee said. Other National Guard and Reserve Soldiers will begin receiving uniforms no later �"���"� ����"G������� ��.�!%����A���

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The three Rs of explosives safetyBy WILL GUTHRIEFort Jackson Safety Director

The Army is currently in the midst of a campaign to edu-cate everyone on the dangers of unexploded ordnance. Instal-lations like Fort Jackson may have UXOs in or near training areas that may have been hidden for decades.

These unexploded munitions including their components may contain high explosives, propellants, or pyrotechnics and should never be collected as souvenirs or trophies. No matter how old or damaged a munition may look, it can still be as, or more, dangerous than the day it was made.

Recognize, Retreat and Report, or 3 R’s, is the slogan to "�!��� �����������"�� �����"������������������material that looks like munitions.

Recognize when you may have encountered a munition

Recognizing when you may have encountered a munition is the most important step in reducing the risk of injury or death. Munitions may be encountered on land or in the water. They may be easy or hard to identify.

To avoid the risk of injury or death:� Never move, touch, or disturb a munition or a suspected

munition.� Be aware that munitions do not become safer with age;

in fact, they may become more dangerous.� Don’t be tempted to take or keep a munition as a sou-

venir.Munitions come in many sizes, shapes, and colors.

Some may look like bullets or bombs while others look like ���������!!.�������0���.���� ����

Whether whole or in parts, new or old, shiny or rusty, mu-nitions can still explode. The easiest way to avoid injury or death is to stay out of areas marked with warning signs.

RetreatDo not touch, move or disturb it, but carefully leave the

area.Avoid death or injury by recognizing that you may have

encountered a munition and promptly retreating from the area.If you encounter what you believe is a munition, do not

touch, move, or disturb it. Instead, immediately and carefully leave the area by retracing your steps—going out the way you entered. Once safely away from the munition, mark the path #��������"����.�� .!��"���)������������������!.�����the munition.

ReportImmediately notify the police, if on land, or the U.S. Coast

Guard, if on navigable waters.Protect yourself, your Family, your friends, and your com-

munity by immediately reporting munitions or suspected mu-nitions to the police.

Help us by providing as much information as possible about what you saw and where you saw it. This will help the police and military or civilian explosive ordnance disposal ��������!�����0�!����������������"�����������

If you believe you may have encountered a munition, call 911 and report: The area where you encountered it and its gen-

eral description. Remember, do not approach touch, move, or disturb it. When possible, provide its estimated size, shape and any visible marking including coloring.

More information can be found at https://www.denix.osd.mil/uxo/educational-resources/home/index.html

Photo by SGT. ERICA EARLSgt. Jared Hopson of the 3rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. checks a potential hiding place for an explosive device during training lanes March 11. EOD technicians dispose or render safe hazardous explosive devices both in a deployed environment and stateside.

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July 30, 2020 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 19

S.R. Anderson, Attorney At LawFormer JAG Officer

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UpdatesContinued from Page 7

DIRECTORATE OF FAMILY, MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATIONKnight Pool - Open for lap swimming only. Hours of operation 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon, Wed., Fri and 12-6 p.m. Tues and Thurs. closed on holidays. Locker rooms/showers are closed. Shower at the rinse off showers on deck in swim attire. One swimmer per lane. Reserve lanes by calling 751-4796.Outdoor Recreation - Hours of operation: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon - Fri.; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. Closed Sundays and holidays Weston Lake Recreation Area - open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues - Fri; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat.

and Sun and closed holidaysAuto Craft Center open Thurs - Fri 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Due to COVID -19 and so-cial distancing guidance, we are operating �� ���"�=� �� 5������"��)���*)�number of patrons at any given time and bay availability are limited. Sgt. Suds Car Wash is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekNCO Club - The NCO Club for take out and outdoor seating during lunchMagruders Club and Pub - ClosedCentury Lanes Bowling Center - ClosedIvy Lanes Bowling Center - ClosedPalmetto Greens Miniature Golf - ClosedCoffee Trolley - ClosedJack’s Inn - No new reservationsRetail Zone in the Solomon Center - ClosedThomas Lee Hall Library - Closed

Victory Hall - ClosedVictory Bingo - ClosedSolomon Center, to include Victory Travel – ClosedFort Jackson Golf Club – Snack bar is open

CHILD, YOUTH SERVICESChild Development Center and CYS pro-grams are open for mission essential per-sonnel only.

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES��Classes and workshops are canceled or postponed.��The Lending Closet is closed.

FORT JACKSON MUSEUMS�� All four Fort Jackson museums are closed

FORT JACKSON FAMILY HOMES�� Routine and preventative maintenance (� '� �� � ����������������Community amenities, common areas and ��������� ��LifeWorks events canceled��Workers possibly utilizing gloves and masks when in homes and in business transactions�� ����� ���� �� ������������� �� -poses only

RELIGIOUS SUPPORT OFFICE�� Fort Jackson Chaplain Family Life Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Chaplain Family Life Center provides marriage, family, and in-dividual counseling to service members, Fam-ily members, DOD employees and retirees.All counseling at the Fam���#���&���� �����-dential. Call 751-4966 for appointment.

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