LOOK, LISTEN AND LEARN

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1 EVERYONE PLAYS A ROLE IN ENERGY REDUCTION P7 LOOK, LISTEN AND LEARN ALSO INSIDE FAMILIES PULL TOGETHER TO HELP MOM ATTEND SON S GRADUATION, P3 LIGHT THE FIREPLACE, NOT THE HOUSE, P6 FIRE FIGHTERS HOST CARNIVAL FOR NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, P12-13

2 ON THE COVER Children climb a rock wall outside the Fort Jackson Fire Department as part of the annual Fire Prevention Week carnival Oct. 6, a day that included a visit to the fire station, food, games and music by the 282nd Army Rock Band. 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...Brig. Gen. Milford H. Beagle Jr. Garrison Commander...Col. Stephen Elder Garrison Public Affairs Officer...Patrick Jones Command Information Officer...Robert Timmons Editor...Wallace McBride Writer...Elyssa Vondra Volunteer...Ron Lester Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram:

3 Families pull together to help mom attend son s graduation Above, Pvt. Patrick Nap, 18, from 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, was surprised by a visit from mother Erica McDaniel during his unit s Family Day celebration Sept. 3. Because of financial hardship, it looked as if McDaniel would not be able to travel for the event, but Army Families pulled together to help her make the trip. By ELYSSA VONDRA Fort Jackson Leader Each week hundreds of Families crowd Hilton Field to be reunited with their trainees during Family Day. One Family Day reunion Sept. 3 was unexpected. Erica Mc- Daniel surprised her son, Pvt. Patrick Nap, 18, from 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, at the celebration. Neither mother nor son thought McDaniel would be able to attend. She alone couldn t afford the trip from her home in Green Acres, Florida. The Fort Jackson online community sprung to action to make sure she didn t miss Nap s big day. She had trouble making travel arrangements after having her work hours cut at work in May. She would eventually leave her sales position. McDaniel was also taking care of her 80-year-old adopted Photo by ELYSSA VONDRA mother and biological grandmother in what she described as her priority. Since the transitioning from her job, money has been tight, she said. I ended up with $14 to my name. She called her son at Basic Combat Training one day, sobbing. She told him she likely wouldn t be able to attend graduation. Since his mom had been out of work since he was a senior in high school last spring, he understood, she said. Nap promised he would catch up with her during Thanksgiving. McDaniel couldn t let it go. She called his unit 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment and asked for help. They sent her to Nick Salcido, Fort Jackson s social media manager. He redirected her to the 3-39 family group on Facebook, who sought to bring her in time for Family Day. Roughly $100 of donations poured in from members of the Army community. I was so blessed, McDaniel said. With the additional support of her mom and aunt, she saved enough. See FAMILIES: Page 11

4 Photo by PATRICK ALBRIGHT Soldiers perform combat casualty care on a medical trauma training mannequin called the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Exportable Oct. 4 at Fort Benning, Ga. New training mannequins bleed, move and scream all to help Soldiers save lives By BRYAN GATCHELL Army News Service See LIVES: Page 15

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6 Light the fireplace, not the house By ELYSSA VONDRA Fort Jackson Leader Place portable space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn. Source: fema.gov

7 SCE&G brings an energy awareness booth to the Exchange Oct. 4 highlighting the importance of simple conservation measures. Everyone plays a role in energy reduction Post highlights energy-saving projects throughout October Photo by MATTHEW L. GIBBS By ELYSSA VONDRA Fort Jackson Leader October is annual Army Energy Action Month, and Fort Jackson is playing its part. The installation is raising awareness and tackling energy-saving projects. Fort Jackson is tracking a 17.5 percent reduction in energy over the past year, said Matt Gibbs, energy manager a major step up Everyone plays a role in energy use reduction. Even turning off lights, installing LEDs and shutting doors and windows helps. It s really common sense stuff, Gibbs said. We try to get the word out, especially this month. A booth set up at the Main Exchange Oct. 4 highlighted the importance of simple conservation measures. More than 100 visitors stopped by the booth. Free LED light bulbs were their reward, Gibbs said. Spending more on energy reduces Army readiness. Gibbs said readiness is the main focus of the current Department of Defense administration. Energy conservation is considered key to U.S. security interests. It saves the Army and DoD money that can then be used to train troops, said Gregg Winegar, chief of the Operations & Maintenance Division of the Directorate of Public Works. That (funding for energy) comes out of our ability to complete our mission, Gibbs said. It leaves less for buying arms and other military must-haves. Fort Jackson is working to reduce energy consumption. The installation is in the process of modifying the Energy Savings Performance Contract. Some equipment such as boilers, chillers and outdated electronic systems at energy plants is being upgraded. Older designs tend to waste energy, Winegar explained. A number of facilities lights both indoor and outdoor are being updated to LEDs as we speak, he added. LEDs are also being introduced to a num- Course is one. Exterior lighting controls are being implemented. The intent is for a timer to prevent lights from being on excessively, reducing energy costs. Sensors will detect movement to determine when they re needed. See ENERGY: Page 16

8 NEWS Fort Jackson: HOUSING NOTES Updates from Housing Services Photo by JOE LACDAN Cpl. Matthew Hagensick, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Ga., accepts the 2018 Soldier of the Year award from Gen. James McConville, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey Oct. 8, in Washington, D.C. Army announces NCO, Soldier of the Year By JOE LACDAN Army News Service See AWARDS: Page 17 Army photo Sgt. 1st Class Sean Acosta competes in the 2018 Best Warrior Competition. Acosta won the Non-commissioned Officer of the Year award Oct. 8, based on his performance at the competition.

9 You re in the Army now U.S. Army photos Drill sergeants welcome trainees as the unit begins a new training cycle. When trainees first arrive at Fort Jackson for Basic Combat Training they are assigned to the 120th Adjutant General Battalion (Reception) where they conduct their in-processing. On average, a Soldier will stay there 7 to 10 days before being assigned to a Basic Combat Training unit. 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) 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

10 PVT. CRISTINA GUTIERREZ, 18 PVT. RAENER ROPI, 22 SPC. BENJAMIN BARNES, 28 SPC. KAROL MATIAS VELEZ, 34 SPC. JUAN SANTOS, 28 PVT. TISHIRA ATKINS, 18

11 Families Continued from Page 3 A 15-hour journey complete with a bus, car and taxi ride landed her on post late at night Oct. 2. She said she still couldn t believe it was real. forget. Nap had no idea she was there. She said she snuck right up behind him, but he still didn t notice. It wasn t until McDaniel said, Hey Nap, fall out a regular catch phrase the two use that he noticed her. Nap, a native of Fort Polk, Louisiana, and an Army brat, as described by McDaniel, was awestruck. I was very surprised, Nap said. He said his only thought was, Wow. I can t believe she s here. He was thrilled. I knew she didn t have the money (to attend), Nap said. Though he claimed he had accepted that she likely wouldn t come, he said her being there was more of a motivation. McDaniel was relieved everything worked out. I was really anxious about this week, McDaniel admitted. She was dedicated to see her only child walk across Hilton Field. When she arrived at the installation, the Titusville, Florida native felt right at home. Twenty-one years ago, she came to Fort Jackson for a similar occasion; she watched her then-husband a soon-to-be retired staff sergeant graduate from Basic Combat Training. McDaniel said he was one reason Nap was inspired to join the Army as an Abrams Tank Mechanic.

12 Look, listen and learn Photos by WALLACE McBRIDE The Fort Jackson community celebrated National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 with a safety carnival. The theme for this year s event was Look, Listen and Learn, a message delivered through a variety of activities, games and contests organized by firefighters.

13 Hurricane safety: everyone is mission essential By Leader Staff Reports See SAFETY: Page 19

14 Saluting this BCT cycle s honorees DRILL SERGEANTS OF THE CYCLE NEWS Staff Sgt. Blake McIntyre Alpha Company 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Spc. Samantha Meeks SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pfc. Jeremy Chang Staff Sgt. Kevin Jefferson Bravo Company 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Anthony Mena SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Caleb Llamas MCINTYRE JEFFERSON LUGO CROSS Staff Sgt. Hector Lugo Charlie Company 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Spc. Eric Huebner SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Jonathon Hayton Sgt. 1st Class Keoni Cross Echo Company 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Tishira Atkins SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Benjamin Barnes MORENO Staff Sgt. Kevin Moreno Delta Company 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Spc. Casey Nakamura SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Alejandro Palesoo This We'll DEFEND Photo by PATRICK ALBRIGHT Soldiers at Fort Benning, Ga., get their first encounter with the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Exportable system, a medical trauma training mannequin that can scream, breathe, bleed and move. Lives Continued from Page 4 Not only does the TC3X simulate the pulmonary and respiratory systems of a human being, but sensors on the mannequin provide data to the instructor or observer. The instructor or observer can then use that data to provide thorough feedback to the Soldier on their performance. They can go back and do an afteraction review with the Soldier, pointing out the idiosyncrasies, where he failed or where he did good, Matthews said. And then they can hit the reset button on the mannequin and go through it again. As part of placing the TC3X systems at a new location, contractors train the medical combat Soldiers on how to use the system and how to train others to use the system. Then the medical combat Soldiers train other Soldiers. is to place 77 TC3X systems at 41 locations within the Army. Initially, Fort Benning is due to have three, but once they have TC3X systems at as many locations as possible, they will expand the number of systems at each location. Fort Benning is set to have 11 systems in total, according to Matthews. Fort Benning is particularly important to us because it s a basic training site, he said.

15 Wolfpack pickup Photos by SPC. TYNISHA L. DANIEL Drill Sergeant Leaders welcome the newest candidates of 2nd Platoon Wolfpack to the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy Oct. 4 at Fort Jackson. Only the most qualified non-comissioned officers are chosen to attend the academy, where they are trained to fulfill a role of utmost importance the role of a drill sergeant. The candidates are currently in the red phase of the Drill Sergeant Academy Course. Energy Continued from Page 7 Photo by MATTHEW L. GIBBS As part of its energy awareness booth set up Oct. 4 at the Exchange, SCE&G distributes free LED light bulbs to the public.

16 Awards Continued from Page 8 Throughout the competition, planners from the Asymmetric Warfare Group told contestants the roads were unsafe. That meant rucking everywhere in full gear. The Soldiers agreed the heavy ruck marches tested their cognitive and physical abilities, especially the opening morning march that turned out to be 16 miles. It was a long distance, Hagensick said. So that obviously plays with people s mental abilities not knowing how hard to push. In A.P. Hill s uneven terrain, they had to ruck over streams and hilly brush. Their uniforms occasionally would get caught in thorny bushes. A lot of us got caught pretty often, Hagensick said. The consistent theme by competition planner 1st Sgt. Mike Kriewaldt was tackling the unknown. Soldiers must be prepared to react and manage crisis situations during deployments. The annual contest tests Soldiers on warrior tasks presented in the Soldier s Manual of Common Tasks received in basic training. You go on a patrol expecting one thing; 100 different things could happen while you re out on patrol and you have to react to those, Acosta said. Spc. Caden Emmons took a momentary break during the competition and noticed the red scrapes and scratches across his back. Carrying a rucksack with full gear had taken its toll. lem scenarios to solve by communicating with the civilian population. They placed competitors in a simulated foreign country. The role players spoke a foreign language or broken English. Competitors had to devise their own solutions for communication. If they were trying to tell you something using their words, but if you couldn t understand what they were saying, you had means; hand signals (or) pointing, said Staff Sgt. Joseph Hansen. In another scenario, contestants were told to board a waiting helicopter, only to be informed moments before arrival that they ers. And other times, Soldiers needed to use to a designated location. It s very realistic, said Cpl. Jacob Bee, the Soldier of the Year runner-up, and it causes you to use creative thinking, on the go, on the spot. It s not drawn out for you prior to hitting any certain situation. It s not always about being the strongest, fastest person, said Kriewaldt, a 19-year veteran who drew on experience from eight combat deployments to create the contest s ness. Being able to accomplish all the tasks in the right amount of time is key. You have to be able to get to where you re going and have enough energy and mental capacity. Hansen, a military policeman and drill sergeant with Echo Company, 787th Military Police Battalion at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, said he relied on his experience from two deployments to Afghanistan. Acosta deployed four times to locations in Afghanistan, Africa and Haiti. The environment they immersed us in was very similar to what I experienced while deployed, Acosta said. Kriewaldt and members of the Asym- contest so secret that knowledge of the competition was limited up until the awards luncheon at the AUSA annual meeting in Washington, D.C., Oct. 8. With Family members, a Medal of Honor recipient, and more than a dozen sergeants ville, vice chief of staff of the Army, lauded the efforts of the contestants. The winners and all the competitors in this competition understand that winning matters, McConville said. You didn t come here to participate. You didn t come here to try hard. You came here to win. And that s the American spirit the spirit that we have in the Army. And that s what American Soldiers do. There s no second place or honorable mention in combat. Acosta held his wife, Genevieve, in a tight embrace after winning NCO of the Year. Genevieve Acosta served in the Army as a combat medic before a training accident left her disabled and unable to walk without a cane. Acosta said his wife provided him steady support throughout the 10 months he spent training and competing for Best Warrior. Everything I ve done in my military career, she s always been the one to back me, said Acosta, a 12-year veteran. She s always been my biggest cheerleader, so I couldn t do anything without her. I love her to death She s the reason why I live to do what I was able to do.

17 WCAP Soldier wins Army Ten-Miler, Tanui repeats as top female finisher By JOE LACDAN Army News Service See WINS: Page 23

18 Safety Continued from Page 14 Last year millions of individuals across the country received WEAs with lifesaving weather warnings via cell phone. These geographically targeted emergency alerts have allowed people to receive weather warnings they would not have otherwise received, and many people took life-saving action. For more information, visit Why Worry About Thunderstorms? Lightning: year Tornadoes: year need to respond quickly when a warning is issued or a tornado is spotted. threatening, monitor for severe weather watches and warnings weather.gov or tuning into your favorite television or radio weather information source. Straight-line Winds: Flash Floods and Floods: - Hail: each year

19 Teams Continued from Page 18 Tanui, competing in her fourth Army Ten-Miler, has consistently im- a master s candidate at the National Intelligence University in Washing- Photo by JOE LACDAN Spc. Susan Tanui crosses the finish line to become the first-place female finisher for the second straight year in the Army Ten-Miler. Tanui finished 56:33, 17 seconds better than her 2017 time. October 11, 2018 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 23