RANGE AT CLOSE ALSO INSIDE S.C. SWAT TEAMS GATHER FOR TACTICAL SUMMIT ON FORT JACKSON P12-13 MEDDAC WELCOMES NEW COMMAND TEAM P3

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1 MEDDAC WELCOMES NEW COMMAND TEAM P3 ALSO INSIDE IMPROVED RUCKSACK DESIGN TO HIT THE FIELD IN 2018, P4 FMWR FLEA MARKET ALSO GOOD FOR ENVIRONMENT, P7 AT CLOSE RANGE ACS HOLDS JOB, EDUCATION FAIR FOR TEENS, P8 S.C. SWAT TEAMS GATHER FOR TACTICAL SUMMIT ON FORT JACKSON P12-13

2 ON THE COVER A law enforcement officer practices building entry skills during the April S.C. SWAT Summit conducted on Fort Jackson. SEE PAGES Photo by WALLACE McBRIDE 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 National Day of Prayer Noon-12:30 p.m., Main Post Chapel. All are invited to attend this observance, which is meant to encourage prayer for the nation from a broad spectrum of religions and religious leaders. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of observance. This event does not endorse one religion or service. For more information, contact Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Rodie Lamb at or rodie.l.lamb.mil@mail. mil. Staff Workshop 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fort Jackson Middle School and Teen Center. The Search Institute Workshops presents a free staff workshop titled Engaging families: A Relationships- Based Approach. The workshop is open to all Richland 2 and DoDEA Families and staff. For more information contact James Andrews at Parent Workshop 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fort Jackson Middle School and Teen Center. The Search Institute Workshops presents a free parent workshop titled Strengthening Family Relationships. The workshop is open to all Richland 2 and DoDEA Families and Staff. Dinner will be served at the workshop. For more information contact James Andrews at (803) TUESDAY Fort Jackson Homeschoolers The Fort Jackson Homeschoolers meet from noon until 2 p.m. every Tuesday through the end of May at the CYS middle school gym the group on Facebook at Ft (Fort) Jackson Homeschool Connection, or call Bethany at MAY 9-11 Army Financial Management Workshop The U.S. Army Financial Management School is hosting the Army Financial Management Workshop from May 9-11 at the 81st Readiness Division on Fort Jackson. Soldiers and civilians of the Financial Management Corps are invited to the event themed, Enabling FM Warriors to Fight and Win in Large-Scale Combat Operations. For more information contact William Butler at MAY 11 Victory Belles Concert & Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Joe E. Mann Ballroom. Open to the Fort Jackson community. Tickets are $11, and a limited number is available. Buy one ticket, get one ticket free. Ticket on sale now at the NCO Club, 5700 Lee Road, and Army Community Service, 9800 Lee Road. For more information call (803) MAY 16 Shaw AFB Tech Expo 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The 20th Communications Squadron will be hosting a Tech Expo highlighting: Information Assurance and Security; consulting and systems integration; and audiovisual and video teleconferencing equipment. The expo is free. To register visit MAY 17 Strong Man/Strong Woman Competition 6 p.m. Hilton Field Softball Complex. Events and hummer pull. All participants must weigh in on May 16 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Hilton Field Softball Complex, 3900-E Hampton Pkwy. Open to all ID card Holders over 18 years of age. For more information contact the MAY 19 Passport Fair St., Elgin, South Carolina. The Passport Fair is open to the public in need of a U.S. passport regardless of the area they live in. For more information contact Perry Flowers at (803) MAY 24 Gaming at the Library 2-3:30 p.m. Thomas Less 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 MAY Daniel Circle Chapel Spring Revival Nightly 7-9 p.m. May 24-26, 9:45 a.m.-noon May 27. The theme of the event is Walking in the Newness of Life and the speaker is Rev. Dr. Aon G. Elwood. For more information contact Rev. Penelope Evans at (803) JUNE 1 Garrison Change of Responsibility Command Sgt. Maj. John Drawbond will pass responsibility for U.S. Army Garrison to Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony J. Wilson in a ceremony 9 a.m. June 5 at Victory Field. Wilson will be coming from Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. JUNE Vacation Bible School 9 a.m.-noon, Main Post Chapel. Vacation Bible 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. 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 rank, unit, and Questions? Call SPORTSMAN ADVISORY COUNCIL Are you interested in learning more about the Fort Jackson Sportsman Club? Come to a meeting of the Sportsman Advisory Council Working Groups. The Cycling Working Group meets May 8, at Magruder s Pub. The group leader Maj. Stephen McKinney can be contacted at or stephen.r.mckinney.mil@ mail.mil. Maj. Matthew Hintz is the lead for the Run/Adventure and Shooting Working Groups, and can be contacted at or matthew.r.hintz. mil@mail.mil. The next meeting is 6 p.m. May 29 at Magruder s Pub. The next Hunting and Angling Working Group meeting will take place 6 p.m. May 17 at Alpine School is open to rising Pre-K through sixthgrade children. Lunch will be provided each day. Registration forms will be available at Main Post Chapel and Fort Jackson Elementary schools beginning May 17 and must be submitted by May 24. For more information contact Felicia N. Roberts, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Are you looking to help special athletes? The South Carolina Special Olympics is looking for volunteers to help with the 50th Anniversary of the S.C. Special Olympics Summer Games May Volunteers are needed to serve food, help with setting up events and more. For more information about how you can help, or to volunteer visit so-sc.org/volunteer.

3 Photos by NICK SPINELLI Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Army Training Center and Fort Jackson commander passes the MEDDAC colors to Col. Chad Koenig, signifying his new role as commander of the post s MEDDAC and Director of Health Services Fort Jackson, during a change of command ceremony April 27 outside Moncrief Army Hospital Clinic. MEDDAC welcomes new command team Col. Eric Edwards, Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, and Col. Chad Koenig salute the colors, during a change of command ceremony April 27. By NICK SPINELLI MEDDAC Public Affairs Fort Jackson MEDDAC recently welcomed a new commander and command sergeant major as Col. Chad Koenig and Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Riddick assumed command and responsibility of the MEDDAC in ceremonies held April 27 and May 1 respectively. Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson and Army Training Center commander, oversaw the change of command ceremony and thanked the outgoing MEDDAC commander, Col. Eric Edwards, for his many successes during his tenure. Every leader I know wants to make a difference, and Eric, you have made a huge difference, he said. During his remarks, Johnson ran down a list of MED- DAC accomplishments during Edwards time in command, including the National Disaster Medical System activation, several professional accreditations earned, and the overall The successes of the MEDDAC are phenomenal and too many to count, Johnson said. Take pride in the impact you made. We will miss you. Edwards, who will next command Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson, Colorado, thanked both the general for his remarks and the assembled MEDDAC staff for their accomplishments. There is no greater honor or awesome responsibility than caring for the men and women who protect our nation, and I could not be more proud of our military and civilian staff, he said. I was humbled to be among you. Thank you. Johnson also welcomed the incoming commander, say- ference. I have no doubt you are ready to sustain and lead this organization to the next level, Johnson said. See TEAM: Page 15

4 Worth the weight: Improved rucksack design to hit the field in 2018 By K. HOUSTON WATERS Army News Service When the 82nd Airborne called in a request, Natick delivered. The response: the latest iteration of the Army s airborne rucksack, the Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment Formatted to address the needs of the 82nd Airborne Division, the midsized rucksack has been designed, tested, and is now slated for limited distribution. Fabricated with both sewnon and removable pouches, the MOLLE 4000 should be versatile enough for Army-wide utilization of the system. The beauty is, we designed a ruck- community, however, non-airborne units can use this rucksack just as effectively by just not being issued the airborne harness components, said Rich Landry, Individual Equipment Designer with Load Carriage Systems, Product Manager, Solider Clothing and Individual Equipment. 82nd, Landry understands the needs of the airborne community. Through communication with the 82nd and other Army units, Landry obtained the feedback necessary to improve the rucksack, a critical tool for deployed Soldiers. See WEIGHT: Page 19 Staff Sgt. Anthony Sandoval, operations sergeant, Human Resources Development Division, demonstrates the redesigned Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment Developed by Load Carriage Systems, Product Manager, Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment at Natick, Soldier Systems Center, the midsize ruck has a larger top flap and more spacious leg storage pockets than previous versions of MOLLE. Fort Jackson Movie Schedule 3319 Jackson Blvd. Phone: FRIDAY Blockers (R) 7 p.m. SATURDAY Isle of Dogs (PG-13) 1 p.m. Blockers (R) 5 p.m. SUNDAY Isle of Dogs (PG-13) 1 p.m. Blockers (R) 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY Isle of Dogs (PG-13) 2 p.m. Blockers (R) 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. U.S. Army photo by DAVID KAMM

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6 Parents encouraged to learn the warning signs of communication disorders Leader Staff Reports With 11 percent of children ages 3 6 having a speech, language, voice, or swallowing disorder and almost 15 percent of school-age children experiencing some degree of hearing loss communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in children nationwide. Throughout May, which is Better Hearing and Speech Month, educators are asking parents to look for the warning signs of common childhood disabilities. Kerrie Ammons, speech pathologist for C.C. Pinckney Elementary School, urged Fort Jackson families to learn the early signs of these disorders and seek an assessment if they have concerns. Communication disorders are treatable, longer than we d like to bring their child in for an evaluation, Ammons said. Timely intervention is important, as untreated speech/ language and hearing disorders can lead to problems with reading and writing, academic success, social interactions, behavioral problems, and more. These disorders are highly treatable and, in some cases, can be reversed or even prevented. So, our message to parents is: If you have any concern, don t wait and see if there is a change. Trust your instincts, and get it checked out. Hearing loss is evaluated and treated by audiologists. Speech and language disorders are evaluated and treated by speech-language pathologists. Warning signs of these disorders are listed below. Language Disorders: Does not smile or interact with others (birth and older) Does not babble (4 7 months) Makes only a few sounds or gestures, like pointing (7 12 months) Does not understand what others say (7 months 2 years) Says only a few words (12 18 months) Words are not easily understood (18 months 2 years) Does not put words together to make sentences (1.5 3 years) Has trouble playing and talking with other children (2 3 years) Has trouble with emergent/early reading and writing skills See SIGNS: Page 16 All Hands Photo by LATRICE LANGSTON Col. Stephen Elder, Fort Jackson Garrison commander, signs a Pledge to Our Customers during a May 1 All Hands event for civilian employees GS8 and below held at the Post Theatre. All Hands is a community event that recognizes the support civilian employees provide to the mission on Fort Jackson and provides an opportunity for employees to address concerns.

7 Post set to honor retirees May Leader staff reports Photos by LATRICE LANGSTON Callie Wheeler negotiates a sale price of gently used clothes with Elena James at the Family, Moral Welfare and Recreation Spring Flea Market held April 28 at the Solomon Center. Spring cleaning By LATRICE LANGSTON Fort Jackson Leader Fort Jackson s Directorate of Family, Morale Welfare and Recreation held a Spring Flea Market at the Solomon Center April 28. This free event provides a way for the thrifty shopper to take advantage of good deals on used items while allowing individuals to get rid of extra clutter and make extra money by selling unused items. make a couple extra bucks by selling unused items and Kristin Roth, business manager of the Maj. Gen. Robert B. Solomon Center Operations Division of FMWR. had over 200 visitors and 35 vendors with a variety of fall, date and time to be determined. Bernie Ochoa and his Family peruse the items for sale at the Spring Flea Market held April 28 at the Solomon Center. Fort Jackson will honor its retiree population May with Retiree Appreciation Days with a theme of Once a Soldier, The RAD events begin with a free continental breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. May 17 in the NCO Club. Retirees will be given transportation to Hilton Field beginning at 8 a.m. to avoid the traffic. The post will recognize the military retirees during the Basic Combat Training Graduation at 9 a.m. May 17 on Hilton Field. Retirees will have the option have reserved VIP seating. It is a great opportunity to participate, be recognized, and display for the parents and loved ones of our newest Soldiers the full military lifecycle and lifelong commitment that has sustained our armed forces and made our nation great. In addition to the graduation ceremony, there will be a Vietnam Veterans recognition and pinning ceremony that will starting at 8:30 a.m. The 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment commander Lt. Col. Michael George and Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Wrightman will pin each Vietnam veteran who served during the period of Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 with the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. The annual Retiree Appreciation Days Golf Tournament will start at 9 a.m. May 18. The Retiree Health and Benefits Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 at the Solomon Center. For more information contact Greg Fountain, retirement services officer at or via at Gregory.l.fountain3.civ@mail.mil.

8 Fort Jackson: HOUSING NOTES Updates from Housing Services Photo by LATRICE LANGSTON Curtis Price, human resources manager with the S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles, speaks with Jonathan Lovett about open temporary positions with S.C. DMV during the Army Community Service Teen Job/Education Fair April 27 at the Fort Jackson NCO Club. ACS holds job, education fair for Fort Jackson teens By LATRICE LANGSTON Fort Jackson Leader Army Community Service held a Teen Job/Education Fair, April 27 at the Fort Jackson NCO Club to give teenagers an outlook on what it will be like to apply for jobs and enter the workforce. Prior to the event ACS provided workshops for teens and their parents that focused on resume writing, interview skills and how to navigate a job fair. Danita W. Johnson, Employment Readiness Program Manager for Fort Jackson s ACS, said that by learning the necessary skills to land a job early, our teens have a better chance of gaining employment. The earlier our teens start learning resume writing and interview skills the better they will become at using them, she said. of the teenagers will interact with potential employers. Some of the teens have never worked or attended a job fair and this event gives them the exposure and the opportunity to meet with employers who want to hire them; to meet with volunteer organizations that want to hire them and to speak to representatives from schools that they may be interested in attending, she added. South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles were among the employers in attendance at the job fair providing students information on its temporary and internship programs. Curtis Price, Human Resources Manager for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles highlighted the potential for temporary to permanent employment with the S.C. DMV for students. Our temp program is ideal for graduating seniors and college students because they are considered regular temporary employees, which means they don t have to leave the job at the end of the summer, he said. See JOBS: Page 14 Yard of The Month Program: The annual Yard of the Month Program will begin with the nated yards began April 22. Be sure to visit the self help center and check out lawn and garden tools that will assist you in beautifying your yard and become a Yard of the Month contender. Winners will receive recognition in the Fort Jackson Leader, featured on the Balfour Beatty Communities website and Housing and Mayors Facebook pages. This year s grand prize winner will also receive a $25 gift card courtesy of the Commissary. The self help center is located on Ivy Road and is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mayors Needed: The Mayoral Council is looking for energetic volunteers to serve as Mayors for the Fort Jackson Housing Communities. Being a part of the Council allows you to be a voice for your community. Your voice can bring ideas and suggestions for improving the quality of life while residing on Fort Jackson. In addition to receiving credit for volunteer hours, you will meet new people and receive valuable training. Child care is provided at no cost while performing mayoral duties. Positions are currently available in PT1 thru PT 4, PT 6 and Howie Village housing areas. Interested residents should contact Vickie Grier at: Vickie.d.grier.civ@mail.mil.

9 Helping Hands NEWS Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Lamont Christian, senior enlisted leader for Fort Jackson, present Master Sgt. Tamara D. Gentle with the second quarter Helping Hand Award, to recognize her for her numerous volunteer activities in the Columbia and Fort Jackson communities at the Volunteer of the Year and Quarterly Awards ceremony held at the Fort Jackson NCO Club April 27. Photo by CHARLES CLARK Your Social Security payment can grow after retirement By ROSE MARY BUEHLER Social Security Regional Commissioner in Atlanta You made the choice and now you are happily retired cola

10 I became a soldier... 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment PVT. KAIKO WINSTON, 19 Parkland, Florida My father and every man in my Family has served in the Dad has been my role model and I wanted to follow in his The Army was and wasn t and how we are treated. - - school. SPC. LAKEEG BRYANT, 37 Pensacola, Florida A better career path and stability for my Family is what - - pass them on to my children. The Army was what I - trainees are between 18 and 20 years old. - my way. PVT. REBECCA MORIARITY, 29 Red Wing, Minnesota were in the military and I - of physical and mental parts of the military. myself with different personalities and different ways of In 10 years I see myself as a non-commissioned PFC. MELANIE MASTOLIER, 21 Homer, Alaska and the ability to serve my The Army was what I - privates in leadership roles. PVT. SPENCER HECKMAN, 27 Madison, Alabama try and better myself. The Army was what I - the Army and increased my desire to serve. ties. PVT. ASHLEY LAFLEUR, 19 Tampa, Florida My family and the need The Army was what I -

11 By Army Community Service, Relocation Readiness Program Are you anticipating or in the process of becoming an American citizen or permanent resident? Army Community Service will assist you with the process. Citizenship & Immigration Classes are being held on-post for your convenience. Classes are held in Rm. 166 of the ACS Building, 9810 Lee Road (across from the Chaplain School), from 9-10:30 a.m. May 15. and 6-7:30 p.m. May 16. Registration is required. The classes explain the process and procedures of obtaining citizenship for military and for Family members. Steps will be provided on how to apply for lawful permanent residency (green card) and how to adjust your status to become a lawful permanent resident. If you ve lost or misplaced your green card or citizenship them. Without a valid green card or your citi- prove that you are a lawful permanent resident/ citizen, which may affect your ability to travel or to prove your authorization to live and work in the United States. Guidance will also be provided on eligibility, fees, fee waiver and how to complete application forms and all the supporting documents needed to complete the application. This class will be conducted by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services To register or for more information, contact ACS /5256 or by at miranda.o.broadus. civ@mail.mil. NEWS ACS provides citizenship, immigration classes on Fort Jackson image

12 Photo by RON LESTER Above, armored law enforcement officers run drills at McCrady Training Center during S.C. SWAT Summit exercies hosted April at Fort Jackson. Below, police officers carry a wounded subject during a separate drill. AT CLOSE RANGE S.C. SWAT teams gather for tactical summit on Fort Jackson By WALLACE MCBRIDE By Leader Staff Reports Armored law enforcement officials practice their building entry skills April 27 at McCrady Training Center. Photo by WALLACE McBRIDE Photo by WALLACE McBRIDE Photo by WALLACE McBRIDE South Carolina law enforcement officials contain a staged hostage situation during training a exercise on Fort Jackson last week. More than 100 law enforcement officers representing agencies from around South Carolina converged on Fort Jackson last week for an annual weapons and tactics summit, hosted by the Richland County Sheriff s Department. Now in its third year, the S.C. SWAT Summit is a joint training effort that gathers tactical response teams to share, practice and hone their techniques. We re providing training to these teams, said Mike Kelly, SWAT team leader for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in South Carolina. But, at the same time, we re also creating relationships between these teams, so if we ever have an incident where we re working together, it won t be the first time. Fort Jackson provided the facilities used for the fourday event and has been a great partner, he said. Guys are staying here in the barracks, they re eating their meals in the DFAC here, Kelly said. We re using their ranges, we re using their MOUT site and some of the other buildings (that were being used.) The week involved firearms training, practice clearing structures of opponents and hostages, conflict resolution and vehicle training. When we put them together, there s a community and a brotherhood, Kelly said. Everyone s doing the same job and we have a certain understanding of each other.

13 Jobs Continued from Page 8 However, we understand that school is most important so if the temp employee leaves to return to school, the following summer if they want to come back we will keep their application and they can interview to come back each summer, Price said. Current college student, Jonathan Lovett a computer science major attended the job fair in fair. I felt like some of the opportunities could be a sibility of full-time employment after graduation. Not wanting to miss an opportunity Lovett job after graduating. Jennifer Naimzadeh, a Children s Room employee with the Richland Library, discusses potential opportunities with Samantha Padilla during the Army Community Service Teen Job/ Education Fair April 27 at the Fort Jackson NCO Club. Photo by LATRICE LANGSTON

14 Saluting this BCT cycle s honorees PERRY Sgt. 1st Class Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment SOLDIERS OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Derek Poole Pvt. Rebecah Moriarty Pvt. Minogue Kevin Pvt. David Norwick Pvt. Evan Mcbee SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Kaitlin Bishop HIGH BRM Pvt. Peter Roberts Pvt. Althea Chamber Team Continued from Page 3 After thanking Johnson, Koenig expressed how impressed he is with the MEDDAC s many achievements and acknowledged the impact Edwards leadership had on the organization as well as Fort Jackson as a whole. I am humbled and honored to have the medical services for this amazing installation placed under my care, Koenig said. In my short time on the ground it has become obvious that Fort Jackson truly is the (Department of Defense s) premier training installation. I will do my best to maintain your many successes and hopefully improve on the excellence you and your team have achieved. Less than a week later, MEDDAC said goodbye to Command Sgt. Maj. Antwone commander, Koening led the change of responsibility ceremony, thanking Jones for his dedication to the team. Jones helped successfully lead the MEDDAC through potentially the greatest period of change since this building was opened in 1972, he said. You made a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of Soldiers, Family members, and retirees, and you will be missed. Jones remarked that there was not much that hadn t been said during the recent change of command, and simply chose to thank the assembled staff for their successes during his tenure as command sergeant major. You ve all done an amazing job. Thank you, he said. Riddick echoed his appreciation for Jones time and also thanked the staff, expressing how much he is looking forward I cannot think of a more noble profession within our profession than caring for those who are serving and have served our nation and their families. Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Riddick to being part of the team. I cannot think of a more noble profession within our profession than caring for those who are serving and have served our nation and their families, he said. I am honored to join your ranks and I look forward to serving with you in the times ahead. FORT JACKSON WORSHIP SCHEDULE CATHOLIC Sunday 7:30 a.m., Confessions, Solomon Center 8 a.m., IET Mass, Solomon Center 9:30 a.m., CCD, Education Center 9:30 a.m., Mass, Main Post Chapel 10:30 a.m., Reconciliation (after Mass or by appointment), Main Post Chapel Monday through Thursday, First Friday 11:30 a.m., Mass, Main Post Chapel CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday 10:30 a.m., Worship Service, Magruder Chapel EASTERN ORTHODOX Sunday 9 a.m., Worship and Liturgy, Hospital Chapel JEWISH Sunday 9:15 a.m., Worship, Anderson Street Chapel 10:15 a.m., Fellowship, Anderson Street Chapel LATTER-DAY SAINTS Sunday 10:30 a.m., Worship Service, Anderson Street Chapel ISLAMIC Friday 12:45 p.m., Jumah Services, Main Post Chapel Sunday 8 a.m., Islamic studies, Main Post Chapel PAGAN Sunday 11 a.m., Pagan Circle Sacred Well Congregation worship and study, Magruder Chapel HISPANIC PROTESTANT Sunday 9 a.m., Worship Service, Magruder Chapel PROTESTANT Sunday 8 a.m., Worship Service, Main Post Chapel 8:30 a.m., Anglican/Liturgical, Lightning Chapel 9 a.m., Service, McCrady Chapel (SCARNG), McCrady Chapel 9:15 a.m., Adult Bible Study, Main Post Chapel 9:30 a.m., Sunday School, Main Post Chapel 10 a.m., Gospel Worship Service, Daniel Circle Chapel 11 a.m., Service, Main Post Chapel 11 a.m., Chapel Next, Lightning Chapel 5 p.m., Aspire! Protestant Youth, Chaplain Family Life Center Monday 7 p.m., Protestant Women of the Chapel Woman s Bible Study, Lightning Chapel 7 p.m., Protestant Men of the Chapel, Bible Study, Chaplain Family Life Center Tuesday 9 a.m., Protestant Women of the Chapel, Main Post Chapel Wednesday Noon, Protestant Bible Study, SSI Library 7 p.m., Gospel Bible Study, Daniel Circle chapel Thursday 11:45 a.m., Fresh Encounter Bible Study, Chaplain Family Life Center ADDRESSES, PHONE NUMBERS Anderson Street Chapel, 2335 Anderson St., Lightning Chapel, 9476 Kemper St., /4542 Chaplain Family Life Center, Bldg 5460, Daniel Circle Chapel, 3359 Daniel Circle, /4478 Education Center, 4581 Scales Ave., Fort Jackson Garrison Chaplain and Religious Support Office, 4356 Hardee St., /6318 McCrady Chapel, 3820 McCrady Road at McCrady Training Center, Magruder Chapel, 4360 Magruder Ave., Main Post Chapel, 4580 Scales Ave., /6681 Warrior Chapel (120th Adjutant General Battalion), 1895 Washington St., /7427

15 Signs Continued from Page 6 Speech Sound Disorders Says p, b, m, h, and w incorrectly in words (1-2 years) Says k, g, f, t, d, and n incorrectly in words (2-3 years) Produces speech that is unclear, even to familiar people (2 3 years) Stuttering Speech breaks while trying to say a word Shows frustration when trying to get words out Voice Disorders Uses a hoarse or breathy voice Uses a nasal-sounding voice Hearing Loss Shows a lack of attention to sounds (birth 1 year) Does not respond when you call their name (7 months-1 year) Does not follow simple directions (1-2 years) Shows delays in speech and language development (birth-3 years) Pulls or scratches at their ears especially in reading and math Is socially isolated and unhappy at school Has persistent ear discomfort after exposure to loud noise (regular and constant listening to electronics at high volumes) For more information contact the Fort Jackson speech and language pathologists at C.C. Pinckney Elementary School, , or Pierce Terrace Elementary School, Fun in the sun Photo by SPC. ERICA RHODES Members of the 282nd Army Band perform for spectators at the Sparkleberry Country Fair, April 28, which took place in Northeast Columbia on Clemson Road. The fair featured food, entertainment, a classic car display and more.

16 WHEN I GROW UP, I WANT TO BE A... Featuring the students of Pierce Terrace Elementary School. Photos by LaTrice Langston. 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. Open 4 to 6 p.m. for outbound traffic only. zz Maurcellus Lisabeth Kourtney Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

17 FORT JACKSON SCHOOL MENUS, May 3-9 Thursday Breakfast: Assorted cold cereal, - Lunch entree: Sides: - Friday Breakfast: Lunch entree: Monday Breakfast: Lunch entree: Sides: - Tuesday Breakfast: Lunch entree: Sides: - Wednesday Breakfast: - Lunch entree: Sides: - Menu subject to change without notice. BREAKFAST PRICES Month: Per day: $1.75 Reduced: Month: Per day: $.30 LUNCH PRICES Month: Per day: $2.85 Reduced: Month: Per day: $.40

18 Weight Continued from Page 4 NEWS In addition to other improvements, the MOLLE 4000 also has height and width adjustable shoulder straps, which allow for greater comfort and flexibility. U.S. Army photo by DAVID KAMM

19 Month of the Military Child Gov. Henry McMaster presents a Proclamation recognizing April as the Month of the Military Child throughout South Carolina along with Soldiers, airmen, sailors, Marines and coast guardsmen at the State House in Columbia, S.C., April 25. This observance pays tribute to military children of all ages for their commitment, sacrifice and the important role they play in contributing to the strength of the military family. Photo by SGT. JORGE INTRIAGO

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