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1 SAFE ZONES AVAIALBLE FOR FACE-TO-FACE TRANSACTIONS P3 CHANGES BASIC COMBAT TRAINING IMPROVMENTS HEADED TO POST IN P6 ALSO INSIDE DOD S EMPLOYEE APPRAISAL PROGRAM IS ABOUT PERFORMANCE, P12-13 U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND S HEROS COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING, P14

2 ON THE COVER Soldiers help a team member climb over the five-walls obstacle. Fort Jackson will soon begin implementing changes to Basic Combat Training designed to develop more confident, skilled Soldiers. SEE PAGE 6 Leader file photo Fort Jackson, South Carolina This civilian enterprise newspaper, which has a circulation of 10,000, is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. Army. Contents of the Fort Jackson Leader are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, Department of the Army or Fort Jackson. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Camden Media Co. of the firms, products or services advertised. All editorial content of the Fort Jackson Leader is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the Public Affairs Office of Fort Jackson. The Fort Jackson Leader is published by Camden Media Co., a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Jackson. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. For display advertising rates and information call or write Camden Media Company, P.O. Box 1137, Camden, S.C For classified advertising information only: call or nwilson@chronicleindependent.com or fax For questions or concerns about subscriptions, call To submit articles, story ideas or announcements, write the Fort Jackson Leader, Fort Jackson, S.C , call or fjleader@ gmail.com. Commanding General...Maj. Gen. John P. Johnson Garrison Commander...Col. Stephen Elder Garrison Public Affairs Officer...Patrick Jones Command Information Officer...Robert Timmons Editor...Wallace McBride Staff Writer...LaTrice Langston Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Community Calendar TODAY Lego Club at the Library 2-3:30 p.m. Thomas Lee Hall Library. Test your Lego brick building skills at the Library. We have the Lego bricks, you bring the creativity. This is a free event. For more information, contact JAN. 13 Matinee Movie at the Library 1-3:30 p.m. Thomas Lee Hall Library. Make the New Year a magical one! Join us for Harry Potter and the Sorceror s Stone, franchise. Harry Potter is beloved by all ages, so bring the whole family to library for this fun Saturday matinee. This is a free event. For more information, contact JAN. 15 Dr. King Bike Ride 8 a.m. Fitness and Wellness, 4149 Sumter Street. A free 10-mile Family friendly bike ride event starting at Marion Street Station. Bike and helmet will be provided, but supplies are limited. This is a free event. For more information, contact JAN. 16 Story Time at the Library 11:30 a.m.-noon Thomas Lee Hall Library. Snow is falling at Storytime at the Library. Join us for snowy stories, a snow event. For more information, contact JAN. 17 Department of the Army Inspector General Town Hall Meeting 6-8 p.m., Moncrief Army Health Clinic Victory Conference Room, located on the third Floor of the Clinic. The event is open to all Family members and retirees. The main topic of discussion will be access to health and how the Medical Department SPORTSMAN S ADVISORY COUNCIL Activity can best serve the Fort Jackson JAN. 23 Story Time at the Library 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Thomas Lee Hall Library. Join us for a dinosaur Storytime at the Library. We will read dinosaur stories, sing a dinosaur song, and then make a dinosaur craft to take home. This event is free. For more information, contact JAN. 25 Gaming at the Library 2-3:30 p.m. Thomas Lee Hall Library. Show us your gaming skills on an Xbox or PS4 to try your hand at coding with Dot and Dash, here at the Library. This event is free and for ages For more information, contact JAN. 26 Army Civilian Appreciation Day Professional Forum 9:15-10:30 a.m., Solomon Center. Army Civilians are required to attend this forum with the exception of key essential personnel critical in supporting the training mission. JAN. 30 Story Time at the Library 11:30 a.m.-noon Thomas Lee Hall Library. What has two eyes made of coal and a carrot nose? A snowman of course! Join us at Storytime at the Library to hear snowman stories, sing a song, and make a snowman craft. This event is free. For more information, contact FEB. 8 Lego Club at the Library 2-3:30 p.m. Thomas Lee Hall Library. Test your Lego brick building skills at the Library. We have the Lego bricks, you bring the creativity. This is a free event. For more information, contact The Cycling working group meets the second Thursday of each month. The group will meet from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at Magruders Pub. The group leader Maj. Stephen McKinney can be contacted at or stephen.r.mckinney.mil@mail.mil. The Recreational Shooting and Adventure Racing/Running Working groups will hold a second meeting on 4 p.m. Jan. 30 in Magruder s Pub. This is the second meeting and allows personnel who were on portunity to attend. Maj. Matthew Hintz is the lead for both working groups and can be contacted at or matthew.r.hintz. mil@mail.mil. The Hunting and Angling working group meeting will coincide with the Sportsman Club monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month. The next working group will meet at 4 p.m. Jan. 18 at Alpine lodge. The group leader Command Sgt. Maj. Curtis Wesson can be contacted at or curtis.w.wesson.mil@mail.mil. SEND ALL SUBMISSIONS TO FJLeader@gmail.com Deadline for events to be included in the calendar or Happenings is one week before publication. Include the time, date and place the event will occur, as well as other necessary information. 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3 Smart shopping Fort Jackson offers safe zones for face-to-face transactions Two locations on Fort Jackson have been designated as internet purchasing sites, designed to allow for safe exchanges for people buying and selling items online or through classified ads. The first is the parking area directly in front of the Directorate of Emergency Services, above, the second is the Visitor Control Center parking lot, at Gate two. Photo by LATRICE LANGSTON By LATRICE LANGSTON Fort Jackson Leader Fort Jackson Police recently designated two on post locations as internet purchasing sites to increase safety for those buying Online market places and similar sites have become the goto, for people wanting to de-clutter their homes and buyers seek- chase option often requires meeting strangers in locations that Department said the designated sites were chosen to increase Internet purchasing sites are safe locations where people forcement 24/7 so buyers and sellers know that they are going to One location is the parking area directly in front of the Di- the police station, sellers and buyers have the option of meeting outside in front of the police station or meeting inside the lobby - munity to meet in a safe location without having to have access notify the gate guard that they are there to exchange an internet purchase and they will be directed to the visitor control center tored by video and list items not permitted for sale, for example ing the sites as an internet purchase site will be placed in the

4 Fort Jackson Movie Schedule 3319 Jackson Blvd. Phone: U.S. Army photo by SGT. IAN THOMPSON Soldiers of Task Force 1-28, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division compete in the Marne Week tug of war event Nov. 16, 2017 at Fort Stewart, Ga. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis recently commented on the high physical standards of current service members, reporting that the physical fitness test average score remains at a solid 270. Mattis impressed by service members high morale, physical standards, unity By JIM GARAMONE Defense Media Activity Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said he s impressed by service members high morale and the steadfastness of the force in light of its involvement in more than a decade of war. The secretary spoke to Pentagon reporters on Friday. We have reenlistment rates that are good. We have enlistment rates that are going well, he said. Considering all that has gone on in this long war, we have high morale. Mattis spoke of seeing an aide from 2004 now based in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He was an artillery lieutenant and is now a Cobra helicopter pilot. He was terribly wounded in Iraq. He tells me his wife is with him all the way, which is always a concern the families and all they have put up with over these years, he said. I am a bit surprised by the [high] morale and steadfastness of the force. He is also impressed by the young people joining the force. Drill instructors told me the aver- average, he said. We haven t raised the standard, but we are getting in people who are more physi- in the top mental groups has gone up as well. other standards, he said. The standards they are meeting is something we couldn t have dreamed of 15 years ago, Mattis said. That is a bit of a surprise this long into a war. The secretary said he is getting questions from service members about their perception of civilians apparent lack of essential friendliness toward See MORALE: Page 17 This is going to be implanted in young people who may go on to live another 60 to 70 years. Lt. Col. David Saunders FRIDAY Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13) 7 p.m. SATURDAY Studio appreciation advance screening, free admission. Rated PG. SUNDAY Ferdinand (PG) 1 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13) 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY Ferdinand (PG) 1 p.m. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13) 5 p.m.... TICKETS Adult: $6 / Child (6 to 11): $4 3-D TICKETS Adult: $8 / Child (6 to 11): $6 Ticket sales open 30 minutes before each movie. Movie times and schedule are subject to change without notice.

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6 BCT improvments headed to post in 2018 By ROBERT TIMMONS Fort Jackson Leader Trainees won t earn the right to be called Soldiers until after they are forged into shape during an ex- the Army name tape, a patch, a beret, or even rank These are just some changes coming soon to Basic Combat Training thanks to recommendations made at workshops held on Fort Jackson aimed at improving Fort Jackson and Army Training Center com- 4 every proposal except a few to improve BCT He said the process began in the fall of 2016 when Fort Jackson shaked the tree a little bit to ask the questions on how to improve our summer, we were ready to deliver wholesale recommendations to the You have to enforce the standard for the entire period. When trainees handle a weapon it is handled correctly, it is handled with discipline. Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson program of instruction include improving discipline weeks of training for drill sergeants to instill disci- You have to enforce the standard for the entire period, Johnson said while talking about introducing weapons discipline during drill and ceremony instruc- - Basic Combat Training will also focus on individ- supplemental physical readiness training to help trainees who haven t yet reached the standard, and formal- cise of training, alone incorporates roughly 45 miles - said he believes the changes will improve training See BCT: Page 15 Photo by ROBERT TIMMONS Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson and Army Training Center commander, speaks to company commanders and first sergeants about changes to Basic Combat Training.

7 Religious Support Office offers Financial Readiness Course U.S. Army photo Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis officially welcomed back Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper into the service that raised him during a swearing-in ceremony held in the Pentagon Friday Jan. 5. Coming home Mattis welcomes Esper as 23rd Army secretary By DEVON L. SUITS Army News Service During two separate ceremonies on Friday, the Army Fam- tary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper back into the service that raised him. As the newly appointed 23rd secretary of the Army, Esper James N. Mattis during a swearing-in ceremony at the Pentagon. As international security continues to be a growing concern, Esper a West Point graduate and a retired Army lieutenant colonel with combat experience will need to hit the ground running, Mattis said. The defense secretary said he believes Esper will lead an Army that contributes to DOD s three lines of effort: strengthening alliances, reforming business practices, and building lethality. take the Army forward, that has the right value system (and who) understands that if something is not contributing to lethality, it s going to the dustbin of history, Mattis said. Esper brings with him a wealth of understanding from his tol Hill, Mattis said. This Army has been tested and withstood the strain, but it stood because we have patriotic young people that have put their lives on the line, Mattis said. I know you are going to keep us feared by our adversaries and reassure our allies. alongside us. ica is putting itself on the line, Mattis said. That is the bottom line. Esper said he appreciates the direction and support that be more inspired to work under the defense secretary s leadership. He also said he is excited to work alongside the leadership that already stands inside the Army. alongside, Esper said. And I can t say enough about the take on the tough tasks that lie ahead. See ESPER: Page 19 lies face unique challenges. Financial stress and insecurity negatively impact service member s careers and the stability of military Families, which can compromise military readiness. Military service members and their Families need education tailored to their needs delivered by someone they trust. Financial Peace Military unites stewardship principles with practical steps to change behavior. Dave s down-to-earth style is entertaining and fun. His personal experience, humor, and high energy presentation learn how to: Make a budget that you will understand and actually use. Get out of debt and stay that way. The nine-week course begins at Fort Jackson Feb. 2, with classes taking place Fridays at 11 a.m. at the For more information, contact fjscfpu@gmail.com. Child Find screenings set for Jan fy children who may be eligible for appropriate special education and related services. This year, the DoDEA - years old who have concerns with: stands and can say Gross motor: your child s ability to use large muscles ment and coordination Problem solving: how your child plays with toys and solves problems Personal-social: your child s self-help skills and interactions with others time does not work for you please contact us to set up an individual appointment to have your child screened. If you would like to have your child receive this free developmental screening, please contact Daniel Ferreira at daniel.ferreira@am.dodea.edu or by calling At the completion of the screening the screening team will provide an overview of the child s screening results as well as any available resources.

8 Peshmerga soldiers use smoke cover to more safely approach building in a village during the Modern Brigade Course 2 final exercise at a training site near Atrush, Iraq, July 25, The MBC 2 final exercise tested the training and skills of the Peshmerga through practical scenarios, including assaulting a hill and a village and defending a trench line. Photos by STAFF SGT. PETER J. BERARDI U.S., coalition forces ready to ensure defeat of ISIS in 2018 Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve Today, the 70 nations and four organizations that comprise the coalition that is dedicated to the defeat of the Islamic State of 2017 and look forward to 2018, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Re- The defeat-isis campaign, which com- cant progress in 2017 as key cities in Iraq Tal Afar, Raqqa and Tabqah, were systematically liberated from ISIS so-called caliph- During 2017, over 61,500 square kilometers of territory was liberated from ISIS across Iraq and Syria, meaning more than 98 percent of the land once claimed by the terrorist group has been returned to the II, commanding general of Combined Joint erated from ISIS oppression in 2017, said Funk, who added this represents a remarkable achievement by our partners leading to lion people over the three years of Opera- The coalition began 2017 with 67 member organizations, and concluded the year that the international resolve to defeat ISIS is stronger than ever, and we will continue our efforts to prevent the resurgence of this the conditions remain present for ISIS to re- Only through coalition and international efforts can the defeat (of ISIS) become per- The coalition looks forward to further success in 2018, and those who made the ul- and Syrians who gave their lives for their nations, service members from coalition nations and the many innocent Iraqis and Syrians who have died as a result of ISIS ter- As 2018 begins, the Iraqi government looks forward to continuing to help its people rebuild after the nation s complete Democratic Forces remain engaged in the - Building on these accomplishments, the coalition s efforts are refocusing on supporting the international community s whole-of-government efforts to prevent the re-emergence of ideology-based terrorism and to assist partners in bolstering security that will enable stability in the region and success of non-military activity will be de- The coalition s contribution will be largely through continued training of Iraqi security forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces, who will provide security for their ing that has already been delivered to over 126,500 Iraqis and more than 12,500 Syr- See DEFEAT: Page 17

9 Sammy the Squirrel: A cautionary tale By LATRICE LANGSTON Fort Jackson Leader Pet Immunizations - - Proper Diet Education sure their pets are eat

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11 Fort Jackson s MLK Jr. Day observance set for Jan. 19 The Fort Jackson Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance will be held from 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Jan. 19 at the NCO Club. The theme of the event is Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not a Day Off! The guest speaker is retired Maj. Gen. Earl Simms, former commandant of the Adjutant General School and the Adjutant General of the Army Chief of the Corps. Tickets are $10.50 and can be purchased through the Fort Jackson Equal Opportu- advisors and unit equal opportunity leaders. For more information contact Sgt. 1st Class Antoine Flowers, the 193rd Infantry Brigade equal opportunity advisor at National Prayer Breakfast to take place Feb. 1 at NCO Club sponsoring the National Prayer Breakfast for the Fort Jackson Community 7:30-9 a.m. Feb. 1 at the NCO Club. Nationally recognized televangelist Kenneth Copeland will be the speaker. Tickets are available from your unit. The event is free, but offerings will be accepted at the event. Attire will be duty uniform or civilian equivalent. The purpose of the NPB is to emphasize the importance of prayer for the Nation, Fort Jackson, our armed forces, and our Families. It brings the Fort Jackson community together to pray for these needs. The themes for the breakfast are: prayers for the nation, ness. For more information contact Chaplain (Capt.) Bobby G. Niemtschk at or via at bobby.g.niemtschk. mil@mail.mil. Officers Club closure until June 1 for renovation. Volunteers needed for Good News Club 15 volunteers to assist with the Good News Club. The Good News Club will be conducted once a week after school for minutes at C.C. Pinckney Elementary School beginning Feb. 1. DHR closure The Directorate of Human Resources will close for training from 1:30-5 p.m. every 1.

12 Peak performance DoD s employee appraisal program is about performance (and results) Courtesy of the Directorate of Humane Resources The new DoD Performance Management and Appraisal Program is about performance and results. Working in an organization where employees know what is expected, where there is a shared vision of what needs to be accomplished, and where employees are provided feedback about performance is a recipe for success. Supervisors are encouraged to help employees take ownership of their performance by linking individual performance with organizational goals, discussing performance elements, career goals and developmental needs with employees, monitoring performance, and evaluating contributions and accomplishments. The DPMAP was developed through a roundtable collaboration for DoD employees. All employees in the grades: General Schedule (GS) 01-15, Wage Supervisors (WS), Production Facilitation Supervisors (WD), Wage Leaders (WL), Production Facilitation (WN), and Wage Grade (WG). To ensure a smooth transition, the DPMAP will be completed in three phases. Phase 1: By 1 July 2017, all GS and equivalent WS Civilian employees transitioned to DPMAP. Phase 2: By 1 November 2017, all GS and equivalent WS, WL, WD, and WN Civilian employees transitioned to DPMAP. Phase 3: By 1 June 2018, all GS and equivalent WL, and all WG Civilian employees will transition to DPMAP. As part of the new U.S. Army Garrison, Directorate of Human Resources, Workforce Development Program, the DP- MAP training will be provided throughout the Fort Jackson USAG so that each employee and supervisor that rates Civilian employees will be prepared to transition to the new performance appraisal system. All employees and supervisors must successfully complete two days of in-person DPMAP training. The DPMAP training for USAG personnel is currently scheduled on a weekly basis through February Additional classes will be scheduled as needed. All personnel needing to attend one of the scheduled sessions should have their Training Coordinators submit the necessary documentation prior to the class start date in accordance with USAG OPORD The DPMAP training is essential for a smooth transition. It standardizes the approach across DOD and emphasizes the importance of supervisor-employee communication and engagement. To ensure all supervisors and employees thoroughly understand the importance of all aspects of the program, the training is a small-group interactive class discussing performance management, engaging employees, planning performance, providing continuous feedback, monitoring performance, evaluating performance, along with recognizing and rewarding performance. It is our intent to offer an SEC class. A class that will strengthen, encourage, and challenge all who attend, said Joey Hewitt, lead USAG DPMAP facilitator. This training will help civilian employees understand the importance of effective two-way communication through team empowerment, upward coaching, and upward feedback. When supervisors and employees effectively collaborate, they can greatly impact organizational effectiveness. These skills are all crucial to high performing organizations. See PEAK: Page 16 Joey Hewitt, lead USAG Performance Management and Appraisal Program facilitator, gives a class Jan. 9 at the Education Center on post. The class strengthens, encouraged and challenges attendees. Photo by LATRICE LANGSTON

13 U.S. Special Operations Command s HEROs combat human trafficking By SHANNON COLLINS DOD News vention Month, and the Defense Department has teams who See HERO: Page 23

14 BCT Continued from Page 6 I believe the new changes will do a couple things, he said. It challenges Soldiers by making them more disciplined and physi- diers get multiple looks or opportunities to train on (Chemical, Bio- would learn how to do one particular task before moving on to the next without touching back to the training, thus allowing for a loss of by reinforcing learning in practical settings throughout the cycle. For instance, a trainee may learn medical tasks early in their training, and be called on to use that knowledge during events like the Forge where their skills will be put the ultimate test. Overall this is a great improvement going forward, ultimately making a better trained more agile Soldier for the force, he added. Leader file photo Trainees arrive to begin basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Trainees won t be allowed to wear the Army name tape, patch, beret, or even rank until they prove their mettle.

15 Peak Continued from Page 13 Effective communication includes two-way, ongoing, and meaningful feedback that contributes to the overall success of the employee and the organization. Effective feedback can help supervisors and employees better understand their actions and accomplishments and determine the impact they had on the performance and a better chance that the person getting the feedback will be motivated to begin, continue, or stop behaviors that affect performance. According to WFD Program Manager Mary Jo Behney, with the fundamentals learned through the two-day DPMAP training, employees will learn the importance of taking ownership of their performance and supervisors will understand how to continuously encourage their employees involvement throughout the process. The employee s involvement will ultimately result in the organization achieving its mission more effectively. Joey Hewitt, facilitator of the DPMAP course talks to course attendees about the new civilian appraisal process during training Jan. 9 at the Education Center on post. PHOTO BY LATRICE LANGSTON

16 Morale Continued from Page 4 He said this topic came up in casual conversation with service members wondering why Americans can t pull together like Americans in the military do. An Army Special Forces major told me it s really different outside the military, Mattis said. Is it some kind of alienation in the Western, post-industrial societies? he posited. Mattis said he didn t know if people are more isolated today or reinforced by what they select to listen to on TV rather than (being) challenged. He added, I don t know, but in the military it was welcome to be back around people casually greeting each other. There s little regard about race, gender, it s casual. It s not a big deal. Meanwhile, he said, readiness levels and measurements are up, and this runs from the number of troops in Army brigades to He said the continuing resolution has not expanded the problems the department faces because of the extra money received last year, but this will bite soon. We ve got to get a budget by January or there will be an impasse, he said. Defeat Continued from Page 8 Support from the international community is vital to the defeat of ISIS and achievement of stability in the region, said British army Maj. Gen. Felix Gedney, deputy commander of strategy and support for CJTF-OIR. Despite a string of successes by ISF and SDF, much work remains to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS, still attempting to establish regional networks and remains a regional and global threat through its ability to organize or inspire acts of violence against innocent people around the world, of- al governments and nongovernmental organizations to answer the call of the Iraqi and Syrian people to build conditions that prevent the re-emergence of violent extremism, so that the people of Iraq and Syria can be permanently freed from the horrors of ISIS.

17 Esper Continued from Page 7 Since coming aboard the Army Nov. 20, Esper has traveled to meet with Soldiers stationed both inside the United States and abroad. He said he s been impressed by what he has seen. to watch the 1st Calvary Division train at Fort Irwin. I ve met with the global response force at Fort Bragg, (North Carolina) preparing for a no-notice deployment. And I visited with our troops in combat, in Afghanistan, Esper said during his arrival ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Friday afternoon. Soldiers are the Army s greatest asset. Their welfare and readiness will always be my top priority, Esper said. Before a large crowd of Soldiers, veterans, Families, congressional members, foreign dignitaries and defense industry professionals, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley spoke highly of his new boss. (Esper) has a spine of titanium (and) steel that is not going to bend to the temporary dramas of the day in D.C., Milley said. He has the Army s static line like a good jumpmaster. He will not waver. He will never fail to do the right thing for our nation, our troops, or our Army, regardless of the consequences to himself. per discussed his priorities for the Army, which include taking care of people, remaining focused on the Army s values, readiness, modernization, and reform. readiness, ensuring that the total force active, Guard and Reserve are pre- Currently, the Army is engaged in over 140 countries around the world. steady budget continue to impact the Army s current readiness and affect future operations, Esper said. We are now challenged to address the rise of aggressive near-peer adversaries in Asia and Europe, while our Sol- abroad and reassure our allies around the globe, Esper said. See HOME: Page 22

18 Home Continued from Page 19 We must continue to build strong alliances and partnerships around the world (with) countries together are most likely to win together. Through 2017, Soldiers took and other nations, trained with allies and partners in European disasters. Our job is to be ready to be tion. We are and will remain ready to engage the intense, bloody, un- - anywhere. resources, all while modernizing ing it to be more robust and suc- ernizing it with the best weapons - - ments need to be made to the cur- said. - prototyping, and demonstrating - we re designing will do just that. Army News Service photo The Army Family welcomed the 23rd Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper Friday Jan. 5, 2017 at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.

19 Hero Continued from Page 14 The three most common forms of traf Photo by WILLIAM SELBY Human trafficking victims are often mistaken for criminals. The U.S. Special Operations Command s Human Exploitation Rescue Operative, or HERO, Child-Rescue Corps, partners with federal law enforcement agencies and the National Association to Protect Children in order to rescue victims of human trafficking. Download hundreds of high-resolution photos from the Fort Jackson archives on Flickr.