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1 FORT JACKSON TEEN NAMED MILITARY YOUTH OF THE YEAR, P.6 PLAY BALL MIDLANDS HONORS FORT JACKSON SOLDIERS AT BLOWFISH GAME P3 GAMECOCKS FOOTBALL RETURNS TO JACKSON P14 POST OFFERS CLASS ON PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING P8

2 Photo by ROBERT TIMMONS ON THE COVER Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Army Training Center and Fort Jackson commander, tosses a ceremonial first pitch prior to the Lexington Blowfish s Military Appreciation Day baseball game. SEE PAGE 3 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. James W. Ellerson Jr. Public Affairs Officer... Michael B. Pond Garrison Public Affairs Officer... Patrick Jones Command Information Officer... Christopher Fletcher Editor... Wallace McBride Staff Writer...Robert Timmons Staff Writer...Demetria Mosley Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Community Calendar TODAY-TOMORROW Army Human Resources Conference An Army human resources conference, at the 81st Regional Support Command auditorium. Per Department of the Army guidance, all conference attendees must be registered to attend, to include Fort Jackson attendees. This is a senior HR leader conference and attendees must be in the grade of GO / SES, COL / LTC, CW5, SGM, or GS-13 and above. If you plan to attend the conference, contact. Bob Ortiz at Robert.Ortiz-Abreu.ctr@mail.mil or to receive the paperwork necessary to attend. TODAY 11 a.m., Thomas Lee Hall Library. Stuffed animals can spend the night at the library, reading stories, playing on the computer, coloring and getting into mischief. Photos of their overnight adventures will be posted to the Fort Jackson library Facebook page on June 23. Drop off between 11 a.m.-7 p.m., today. Pick up is noon-5 p.m., Friday. TOMORROW Garrison Organizational Day and Farewell 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Weston Lake Recreation Area. Join us for a fun- ball, volleyball, water-balloon toss, kids bounce house and more) or just come and relax. Activities available for rental: Take a spin on one of our self-powered craft, paddle boats, kayaks, and canoes. We also CLOSURES U.S. Army Garrison U.S. Army Garrison will be conducting an organizational day June 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Weston Lake Recreation Area in order to strengthen camaraderie and esprit de corps. During the event USAG staff and directorates will bid farewell to the deputy Garrison Commander. may have limited staff at this time. For more information about the event contact Dwight Peters at or via at: dwight.e.peters.civ@ mail.mil. Training Support Center The Training Support Center, Bldg will be closed at 10:45 a.m. June 30 due to a scheduled power outage. Customers should adjust their plans if they require services have larger powered boats for those over the age of 18 with a DOD ID, including a pontoon, and john boats. Lunch will be provided for $10 per person; $5 for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased from your directorate POC. Gate 5 will remain FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION Registration for fall sports opens May 22 and closes Aug. 11 for most activities. Soccer: Ages 2-4, $25. Ages 5-14, $45. Flag Football: Ages 3-4. $25. Ages 5-8, $45. Cheerleading: Ages 3-4,. $25.Ages 5-12, $45. Cross Country: Ages 7-14, $45. Tackle Football: Ages 5-12, $65 (Note: registration for tackle football is open May 22-July 28.) JULY 12 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Thomas Lee Hall Library. Learn how to make a balloon rocket and a lava lamp, or test how strong spaghetti can be. A free event. For more information, call JULY 5 Arts & Crafts Day 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Thomas Lee Hall Library. Learn how to make scratch art, a bead wind chime, or pinned buttons. All ages are encouraged to participate. For more information, call from the center. Photographs will be taken prior to 10:45 a.m. June 30 for those who already have appointments. Logistics Readiness Center Logistics Readiness Center facilities, except CIF, will be closed or Monday for an organizational day. Plan accordingly. For more information contact Stacey Crawford at Thrift Shop The Thrift Shop will be closed the open July 18. Commissary The Fort Jackson Commissary will be closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The Commissary will open as normal July 5. 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. If you submit an article on an event that already has taken place, please send it as soon as possible. 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3 NEWS PLAY BALL Midlands honors Fort Jackson Soldiers at Blowfish game By ROBERT TIMMONS Fort Jackson Leader When Pvt. Jacquerie Prater from Charlie Company, 2nd Bat- - Field. - joint effort of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the Lexington Chamber of Commerce and the ball club. - - See BALL: Pages Photo by ROBERT TIMMONS A Lexington Blowfish player checks his swing during the team s Military Appreciation Day baseball game Saturday in Lexington.

4 NEWS Fort Jackson Movie Schedule 3319 Jackson Blvd. Phone: FRIDAY Alien: Covenant (R) 7 p.m. SATURDAY Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-131 p.m. Alien: Covenant (R) 5 p.m. SUNDAY Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-131 p.m. Alien: Covenant (R) 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-131 p.m. Alien: Covenant (R) 5 p.m. TICKETS Adult: $6 / Child (6 to 11): $4 Army News Service photo Pfc. Michael Williams, Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, low crawls under a barbedwire obstacle at the confidence course as part of a six-week Basic Combat Training cycle for prior-service Soldiers. Williams, who served in the U.S. Navy from 2008 to 2014, is one of 32 prior-service Soldiers conducting training in the company. Newest Soldiers bring years of experience to the Army By STEPHEN STANDIFIRD Army News Service After nearly nine years in the Marine Corps, Wayne King ended his enlistment with the intent to use Veterans Adminis- When Sean Henninger left the Army, he joined the ranks of signed up for another stint in the military as part of Alpha - - Dobbins added their battalion is the only one in the Army Williams added that the transition from the Navy to the - Heglie said this group of Soldiers has proven they want to 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. Fort Jackson Gate Operation Hours GATE 1 Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for inbound and outbound traffic. GATE 2 Open around the clock daily. GATE 4 Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for inbound and outbound traffic. GATE 5 Open 5 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday for inbound and outbound traffic. Closed 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reopened 4 to 6 p.m. for outbound traffic only. Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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6 NEWS TEEN CAREER EXPLORATION WORKSHOP SET FOR JUNE 27 A Teen Career Exploration workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon June 27 at the Army Community Service Center located in the MG John A. Renner Bldg., 9810 Lee Road. The workshop is open to all teens of military Service members and DOD civilian employees between the ages of years old. Is your teen undecided what to with his/her future? Join the ACS Employment Readiness Staff to explore endless possibilities. Teens will have the opportunity to take a career assessment, research career paths, discuss college choices, scholarship information, and much more!! Pre-registration for this workshop is required no later than June 26. To register or for more information contact Barbara Martin at /9460 or via at barbara.l.martin10.civ@mail.mil. FORUM TO DISCUSS NEED FOR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ROLES Photo by DEMETRIA MOSLEY Brandon Jackson, 17, was recently named the Boys and Girls Club of America s Southeast Region s Military Youth of the Year. In the fall, he will be attending Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C. One of those rare individuals Teen named regional Military Youth of the Year By DEMETRIA MOSLEY Fort Jackson Leader Confetti exploded from out of the ceiling and Brandon Jackson, 17, felt a lost for words. When they announced he was the Boys and Girls Club of America s Southeast Region s Military Youth of the Year, he was surprised. When I heard his name I jumped out of my chair, said his mentor Shanee Jenkins. I was so ecstatic. I was very, very happy. Jackson was announced the winner during a ceremony June 15 in Atlanta. Along with his new title, Jackson won a $40,000 scholarship for school. said Jackson. I am really grateful for these experiences. As well as becoming the Southeast Region s Military Youth of the Year, Jackson is also Fort Jackson s and South Carolina s Military Youth of the Year. In the fall, Jackson will be attending Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C., as a mass communications major. Brandon is one of those rare individuals that has the ability to lead from the front by setting the example daily, said James Andrews, the director of the Fort Jackson s chapter of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America I feel so lucky and blessed daily to have had the pleasure of witnessing his personal growth and development over the past few years. He has that positive energy and never quit attitude. The Professional Mentorship Network Female Forum will meet next on Fort Jackson from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 27 at the Fort Jackson NCO Club. The guest panelists for the meeting will be discussing the need for women in leadership roles, challenges along the way, as well as the role of mentoring. This will be an interactive discussion with the audience. The panelists are: Dr. Dawn Campbell, adjunct professor, Women s and Gender Studies and OYT Initiatives, co-chair, Mentoring & Professional Development Provost Advisory Committee on Women s Issues, University of South Carolina; Retired Col. Angela Odom, author, motivational speaker and life coach; Command Sgt. Major Bernadette Phillips, 369th Adjutant General Battalion; Ann P. Garner, director, Directorate of Public Works, Fort Jackson. Luncheon buffet is $9.50 person. For more information, contact Erica Parks at erica.n.parks.ctr@mail.mil. Reserve your space by noon June 26 to ensure proper preparation for the event.

7 NEWS Photos by DEMETRIA MOSLEY You are the product, you are the brand, said Sherry Major, an employment readiness specialist for Fort Jackson. Major and volunteer Jennifer Marjanovic held a class titled LinkedIn to the Job Search June 14 in the ACS building, where they discussed using LinkedIn to help aid in job searches. Successful connections Employment Readiness Center offers class on professional networking Fort Jackson s Employment Readiness Center conducted a seminar last week to explain how to use LinkedIn, a social network for professionals, to find employment. By DEMETRIA MOSLEY Fort Jackson Leader Fort Jackson s Employment Readiness Center prepares the community for the future of job searching by offering a new class focused on LinkedIn. You have to think outside the box, said Sherry Major, the employment readiness specialist for Fort Jackson. This is the way of the future. Major and volunteer Jennifer Marjanovic conducted a class June 14 in the ACS building called LinkedIn to the Job Search, where they discussed the best ways to utilize LinkedIn to help with job searching. LinkedIn is a social media networking site for professionals. It allows users to upload their resume by Last year LinkedIn reported having more than 433 million users. Carol Korody-Colque decided to attend the class after one of her friends got scouted by an employee on LinkedIn for a job. They reached out to her, Korody-Colque told the class. She hasn t done nursing professionally in 20 years,but they read her resume, saw what she did as a volunteer and set her up with a job. LinkedIn reported that 40 percent of it s users use it daily. Major plans on offering the class at least two more times by the end of the year. There s a big difference between Facebook and LinkedIn, said Major. LinkedIn is about you creating a brand. You are the brand. 8 WAYS TO FIND JOBS USING LINKEDIN Complete your Get the word out Research people Research companies Research career path Get to the hiring manager Take it to the next level Build it before you need it

8 NEWS Photos by NICK SPINELLI Tablets with games and activities are available in the Pharmacy waiting room to occupy children while parents are waiting for prescriptions to be filled. Pharmacy works to make waiting less painful Fort Jackson s pharmacy waiting room has Kid Zones with tablets available for children. By NICK SPINELLI MEDDAC Public Affairs One of the biggest concerns the Fort Jackson Medical Activity re- prescriptions. Reported wait times have reached close to an hour during peak times. It s understandable when you consider Saturdays but time is precious and the MEDDAC is dedicated to ensur- positive patient experience that can be provided. According to Capt. Jason Parsons, deputy chief of MEDDAC s Department of Pharmacy, one of the primary reasons for long waits is the MED- DAC s very low error rate which is cent to be exact. Our pharmacists not only have to be sure we are controlling the possibility of error in our environment, but also are cross checking the physician s intent and other medications a patient may be taking to be sure that dangerous, if not fatal interactions, are identi- far prefer to make sure that you get the right medication in your bottle, rather than only getting you your pills quick- With that in mind, here are some tips for understanding and avoiding avoid long waits. The easiest way to avoid long wait times is to visit the Pharmacy outside peak hours, which tients can also visit the pharmacy Sat- Another option for those in a hurry is to use the pharmacy s drop-off service. peak hours, all you need to do is take located at the concierge desk, turn it in to one of our pharmacy technicians, and return after three hours or the next Of course, sometimes waits cannot be helped; and they can be frustrating, children with them. Fortunately, the pharmacy waiting room has Kid by younger visitors. These tablets come preloaded with several games and activities designed to occupy children while in the waiting area. The response has been really young children have been really grateful for having something to occupy their kids while in the waiting Ultimately, the pharmacy team understands the frustrations that come with having to wait and Parsons says they are determined to make the process as pleasant as possible. Whether you re dropping off and plan to pick up your prescription later will do our best to provide the best

9 Task Force Marshall drill sergeant receives EIB By MAJ. MICHELLE LUNATO 98th Training Division Public Affairs Dawn had not yet broken. A group of exhausted non- - through grit and determination Photo by Chaplain (Capt.) Caleb Wright Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Clint Myers, left, a Kingsport, Tenn.,native, stands with Sgt. 1st Class Eric Gordon after receiving his Expert Infantry Badge at McCrady Training Center in Eastover. Myers earned the prestigious EIB after completing the two-week preparation course and grueling five-day competition, which Gordon encouraged him to do. -

10 NEWS I became a soldier... 2ND BATTALION, 60TH INFANTRY REGIMENT PVT. JACOB FLOYD, 19 LaGrange Georgia my family proud. I also joined because I saw how successful my dad is in the Army and would Basic Combat Training has been good because I have met good people from many different places. I learned a lot about myself and how much I can accomplish with motivation job because I have always been interested in both mechanics and helicopters. NEWS SPC. JOSHUA PALMER, 28 Columbus, Ohio As a current paramedic, I joined the Army because I wanted the Army as a gateway to further my education goals The best thing about Basic Combat Training is the time spent with my fellow Soldiers. That and trying things I ve never done before. I am a 68W, Combat Medic. I enjoy helping others when they can t help themselves in a time of need. My family is very supportive. PFC. CARTER DRIGGS, 32 Gilbert, Arizona I joined the Army to prove to myself and my family that I am worth wearing the uniform and that through the Army, I can provide well for them. I ve enjoyed the opportunity to continue my military service; I was previously in the Air Force and I loved it. Re-learning everything has been an enjoyable experience and one of the best things about Basic Combat Training. I am a 12T, Technical Engineer. I chose it because engineering has always interested me. PVT. TATJANA SVJETLANOVIC, 17 Bismark, North Dakota I joined the Army for the edu- to this amazing country. of Basic Combat Training has been pretty good. Both the bad I am a 92Y, Unit Supply Specialist. I wanted something with a shorter training schedule and something I could do close to home (National Guard). My family has been very supportive about my very long time and becoming an NCO. SPC. KYLE KRUEGER, 27 La Mesa, California I joined the Army to protect and defend my country and the Army offered a multitude of opportunities to challenge myself. I enjoyed the training we received during Basic Combat Training, as well as the guidance and mentorship from the Cadre. I also enjoyed the high standards expected of the trainees while in training. challenge myself and gain valuable leadership experience. SGT. DELONTE MONK, 28 Washington D.C. I joined the Army to better myself and my family. Com- change was needed as I sought to broaden my military career. Several positives came out of Basic Combat Training, but being thrust into a leadership position allowed me to exercise the military. Also the emphasis on team cohesion and discipline made my experience worthwhile. I am an has been my dream to lead troops into combat.

11 Dorn physician guided by parents into dream job By JENNIFER SCALES Dorn Public Affairs Office Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, Roger Depra, has always wanted to be a doctor, no matter where he might have been elsewhere in his life. Depra saw around his father, retired Air Force general practitioner physician Rogelio and even those of his mother, Florentina, who worked formerly as a registered nurse for close to 16 years at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in what is now known as the Community Living Center. work in the Dorn VAMC facility, Depra has deep local ties to the community given that he graduated locally and came back to the area after military service and other schooling. New York and majored in mathematics. But after ents, I joined the Air Force and got commissioned ager, literally deep within the Cheyenne Moun- American Aerospace Defense Command was another component of his service and he also created web sites while stationed in the Pentagon. But before his duty was over, the medical bug medical degree through Ross University, which is one of the premier Caribbean medical schools located in Portsmouth, Dominica that has been providing medical education since As a student, he would make the rounds of training between Washington, D.C., and Cook Regional in Family Medicine, which according to him, was simply following in my dad s foot- CBOC, Depra oversees all administrative functions related to primary care. It s all about metrics and data and how the See DORN: Page 17 NEWS Photo by JENNIFER SCALES Veronica Smith, nurse manager for the Spartanburg Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, goes over the latest clinic metrics with clinic medical officer, Roger Depra.

12 NEWS 27 WEB-100 CMYK CMYK Photos by ROBERT TIMMONS Above, Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander, Spc. Kiara Dale, Jackson s Soldier of the Year, and Staff Sgt. Corey Irwin, the post s Drill Sergeant of the Year, cut a cake during the Lexington Blowfish s Military Appreciation Day game Saturday in Lexington. Below, Lexington Blowfish second baseman Chase Turner tags out the Savannah Bananas Christian Hollie during the top of the third inning. Ball Continued from Page 3 They do a yeoman s job of protecting and serving us, she said. So we need to do everything we can do to recognize them, salute them, and let them know how much we appreciate them and love them. Retired Maj. Gen. George Goldsmith, a former commander at Fort Jackson, echoed McPherson s comments during the opening prayer for they have to give up to serve this country. When you look around the stadium, we see all these young men and women who just signed up to serve their country. Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander, thanked those who set up the event while lauding the installation s partnership with the Midlands. What we have enjoyed for 100 years is an incredible partnership with the communities around Fort Jackson, he said. League, where some college ball players play during the off season. Soldiers and civilians at the game witnessed Johnson throw out a Drill Sergeant of the Year, and Spc. Kiara Dale, the post s Soldier of the Year, cut a cake celebrating the post s centennial. time. Above, Pvt. Jacquerie Prater, a Soldier in Training with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment winds up to throw a fastball at a booth prior to the Lexington Blowfish s Military Appreciation Day game. Right, Sgt. 1st Class Jessica Smith, a musician with the 282nd Army Band, sings the Star Spangled Banner during pre-game festivities. Far right, Soldiers in Training with 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment smile while enjoying the Lexington Blowfish s Military Appreciation Day game. The Soldiers will graduate this week.

13 NEWS Make sure your RATES TO AND FROM FORT JACKSON AND taxi fare is fair From staff reports The U.S. Army Training Center and Fort panies: rized to operate on Fort Jackson. worksheet and sworn statement to report inci Broad River Road/Dutch Square...(1-6 passengers) $27 Columbia Airport...(1-6 passengers) $32 Columbiana Mall/Harbison...(1-6 passengers) $40 Columbia Place Mall...(1-6 passengers) $20 Devine Street/Jackson Boulevard area...(1-6 passengers) $8 (5 a.m. to 2:59 p.m. Monday through Friday) Devine Street/Jackson Boulevard area...(1-6 passengers) $10 (6 p.m. to 4:59 a.m. weekends and holidays when Gate 1 is closed) Downtown Columbia...(1-6 passengers) $15 (includes Five Points and the Vista) I-77 and Sumter Highway...(1-6 passengers) $11 Midtown at Forest Acres...(1-6 passengers) $8 Riverbanks Zoo...(1-6 passengers) $20 Trenholm Plaza...(1-6 passengers) $7 USC football stadium/fairgrounds...(1-6 passengers) $16 Village at Sandhills...(1-6 passengers) $26 Wal-Mart, Gate 2...(1-6 passengers) $7 Weston Lake...(1-6 passengers) $15 Charlotte Douglas Airport...(1-6 passengers) $168 RATES TO AND FROM MCCRADY TRAINING CENTER AND Fort Jackson property... (1-6 passengers) $30 Columbia Airport... (1-6 passengers) $49 Columbiana Center/Harbison... (1-6 passengers) $63 Columbia Place Mall... (1-6 passengers) $40 Devine Street/Jackson Boulevard... (1-6 passengers) $32 Downtown Columbia... (1-6 passengers) $45 (includes Five Points and the Vista) Village at Sandhills... (1-6 passengers) $40 Wal-Mart, Garners Ferry Road... (1-6 passengers) $32 Wal-Mart, Gate 2...(1-6 passengers) $37

14 GAMECOCKS FOOTBALL returns to Fort Jackson NEWS Photos by ROBERT TIMMONS The University of South Carolina s football team returned to Fort Jackson Wednesday to build team cohesion by going through the confidence course and the team development course. Clockwise from above: Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander, welcomes the team. Players act as a team to negotiate an obstacle. The players were separated into squads led by drill sergeants. Players use teamwork to move a dummy over an obstacle. The obstacles became more difficult to go through as the rain began to fall.

15 HONORS Saluting this BCT cycle s honorees DRILL SERGEANTS OF THE CYCLE. Photos by Nicholas Salcido 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment Sgt. 1st Class Avonelle Brown Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Jonathan Matthews SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Terry Sears HIGH APFT Pvt. Avery Vasquez BROWN HIGH BRM Pvt. Jonathan Matthews PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE LOZADA QUINTANILLA FRANCIS Staff Sgt. Erick Lozada Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Claudia Herrera SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pfc. William Hull HIGH APFT Pvt. Mackenzie Steelman HIGH BRM Pvt. Nicholas Arnold Sgt. Melissa Quintanilla Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Jonathan Bowar SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. De Shawn Finley HIGH APFT Pvt. Jhon Buenvenida HIGH BRM Pvt. Jeremiah Nicks Staff Sgt. Damien Francis Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Colby Loveday SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Amenia Williams HIGH APFT Pfc. Michael Dell HIGH BRM Pvt. Anthony Halstead Select second-year medical students at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine in Bethesda, Md., participate in the Advanced Combat Medical Experience Teacher Assistant Course. Volunteer role players wearing latex cut suits that bleed artificial blood to simulate battle injuries allow medical students to apply simulated medical interventions such as hemorrhage control, cricothyrotomy, and bilateral anterior and axillary needle thoracentesis. Army News Service photo Army testing potentially lifesaving foam device By ELLEN CROWN Army News Service The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, a subordinate organization of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, is supporting a pivotal clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of a self-expanding foam device that would stop massive intracavitary abdominal bleeding. The device received an Investigational Device Exemption in early 2017 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Throughout the next year, the device developer will select the clinical trial sites and complete pre-study approvals. The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, which is also part of USAMRMC, will provide regulatory support for the project. The anticipated start date of the pivotal clinical trial is Right now, we are looking at this device as a potential stop-gap for patients awaiting surgical care, said Leigh Anne Alexander, USAMMA product manager. This is not going to repair the injury but it could be a bridge to surgery, keeping the patient alive long enough to The device resembles a caulk gun that contains expandable foam designed to be injected into a patient by a trauma surgeon. The injector allows two separate chemicals to mix, causing the product s material to rapidly expand inside the abdomen to about 35 times its original volume. The foam is designed to expand around the patient s internal organs to stop bleeding and can be left inside the patient for up to three hours. Army Medicine is focused on identifying and transitioning solutions currently in research and development that reduce the number of hemorrhage deaths in the military. Exsanguination, or bleeding to death, remains the most common cause of potentially survivable A study published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery in fatalities from , categorizing them into two groups: non-survivable and potentially survivable. Of those that were considered potentially survivable deaths, more than 90 percent were related to hemorrhage. Of those deaths, more than 67 percent were related to truncal (trunk of the body) hemorrhage. The wound stasis program from which this study derives began in 2010 at the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency. Under that program, DARPA collaborated with a private vendor, along with the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard Medical School, to develop a novel, self-expanding polyurethane foam that rapidly compresses major abdominal bleeding due to trauma. The project transitioned to the Army in 2015 after promising animal study results. We are optimistic that this study will provide meaningful data and pave the way for future research, Alexander said.

16 Dorn Continued from Page 11 It s all about metrics and data and how the clinic performs, Depra said. Our goal continues to be to execute the vide better care for our veterans. Depra still has his panel of patients for which he must attend to their needs. According to him, he estimates 80 per cent of his time is devoted to patient care, while the other 20 per cent is allocated for other agendas. On any typical day, Depra reviews laboratory/test results and then calls the patients himself to coordinate their care. Veterans have so many needs, such as specialized equipment or medicines and there to be an opening in Depra s schedule, as he sees a lot of patients. He expresses his concern for those veterans who may go unseen throughout the world. The healthcare crunch is to the point where there are just not enough providers to see everyone. Therefore, we have to address the acute and chron- When the Depra family discusses Veterans issues, they can pretty much share experiences. His sister, Polly cer background and her husband Rick, are Air Force veterans also. Depra s wife BernaDeane, affectionately known as Bernie, also has an Air Force background having worked with the compo- Depra also enjoys spending local time with Bernie and their sons Michael and Christopher either on bike rides, swimming, or watching movies. The family may even venture into the mountains or head for the shores of Myrtle Beach, weather permitting. Working for the VA is my dream job and the best thing that could have happened to me since my wife and kids, Depra said. No matter what, everything we do and say matters, as we continue to provide health care to sources for quality care when you consider the volume of patients we are responsible for. In 1776, a small group of patriots banded together to begin an experiment in democracy that few predicted would become the greatest nation on earth. Through the 241 years since, Americans ed our freedoms. Your service ensures liberty will endure in this great land for many birthdays to come, and I thank you As we celebrate this Independence Day, we must not forget two of the fundamental elements of our profession of arms: responsibility and discipline. Safety is a vital part of both. Unwinding during holidays and off-duty time is essential to personal health and wellbeing, but temptations like drinking/ driving, speeding on the open road and deliberately neglecting to wear seat belts or helmets prove deadly far too often. Being responsible and disciplined means taking a few moments to think about the consequences of your actions and following through with a plan to ensure the best possible outcome for yourself, family and your friends. Be prepared, NEWS Garrison Commander s holiday safety message plan ahead and always incorporate safety into your holiday activities. works is traditional but is extremely dangerous and best left to the professionals. If you choose to celebrate with your ensure complacency is not the cause of are not authorized for personal use on the installation. However you choose to spend the next few days, please play it safe and remember everyone who is counting on you to make it back after the long weekend. Thank you all for what you do every day for our great nation, and I wish each of you a very happy Independence Day holiday. Supporting Victory Through Excellence. COL. JAMES ELLERSON Fort Jackson Garrision Commander

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