AFTERNOON ALSO INSIDE MAN S BEST FRIENDS SPEND THE WEEKEND AT PALMETTO FALLS WATER PARK P7 FORT JACKSON MARKS WOMEN S EQUALITY DAY, P3

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1 ALSO INSIDE FORT JACKSON MARKS WOMEN S EQUALITY DAY, P3 POST WEIGHS A LITERARY APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP, P8 DOG DAY AFTERNOON INSTALLATION GIVES MASTER HUNTER POSITION A SHOT, P12 MAN S BEST FRIENDS SPEND THE WEEKEND AT PALMETTO FALLS WATER PARK P7

2 ON THE COVER Dogs play in one of the pools Aug. 25 at Palmetto Falls Water Park during an afternoon of activities reserved exclusively for man s best friend. SEE PAGE 7 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. 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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: Community Calendar SEPT. 11 Career Fair Prep Workshop navigate a career fair. For more information call Army Community Service at SEPT. 18 Thrift Savings Plan Seminar do you feel comfortable with your TSP retirement plan? Do you want to gain a better understanding about the different funds and how they can impact your plan for retirement? Attend this no-cost TSP seminar to gain a better understanding of the program. The instructor NOTICES Labor Day hours Moncrief Army Hospital Clinic All Moncrief Army Hospital Clinics will be open normal business hours Friday and the pharmacy will be open until 4:30 p.m. The Acute Care Clinic at Moncrief Army Health Clinic will be open normal operating hours: 11 am to 10 pm. Labor Day Sept. 3. All other Labor Day. Gate 4 hours update Fort Jackson will begin a pilot test Sept. 10 to monitor the number of drill sergeants entering the installation at certain hours each morning. Fort Jackson s commander directed the test to help the command determine better access control policies. It will run from 4:30 to 5 a.m. until Oct. 9 at Gate 4. For more Physical Security at fernando.l.vasquez2. civ@mail.mil or via phone at Legion Lake Lowering The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lowered week of August to perform embankment work. The water will remain low until roughly mid-october. Upon the completion of the will be controlled by a new outfall structure Lower Legion Dike will have been rebuilt and upgraded. The overall project will allow the lakes to better withstand heavy storms. The Legion Lakes project is tentatively scheduled to be completed by spring For questions or need additional information Military Spouse Career Fair spouse seeking employment? The Military Spouse Career Fair will provide job seekers direct access to employers who are interested in their skills and abilities. Event is also open to and Department of Defense civilians. For more information call Army Community Service at 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 the third Tuesday of each month Suicide Awareness Month will be holding various events throughout September as part of Suicide Awareness Sept. 5 and Sept. 12 at various Chapels and locations across post. Post-wide Suicide Awareness Training will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sept at the Solomon Gate 4 Closure to close at 6 p.m. Aug. 30 to allow for security improvements to the entrance. Patrons gate is scheduled to reopen Sept. 4. For more Directorate of Public Works at or via at william.m.connolly.civ@mail. mil American Red Cross Dental Assistant Program opportunity to gain a new skill as a dental Dental Assistant Program taking place at the Fort Jackson Dental Health Activity starting Aug. 27. The program is scheduled to start Oct. 26. The program consists of seven 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, and last names. Questions? Call the last Tuesday of the month at Magruder s Group meeting will take place 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Alpine Lodge. for the program include: 18 years of age or older Have a high school diploma or equivalent Up-to-date immunizations Must be a U.S. citizen Applications will be available at American Funded Legal Education Program now accepting applications for the Army s Funded Legal Education Program. Under will attend law school beginning the fall of 2019 and will remain on active duty while attending law school. This program rank of second lieutenant through captain. Applicants should have between two and interested in applying should immediately register for the earliest offering of the in advance of the deadline is advised. C. Judge at paul.c.judge.mil@mail.mil for further information.

3 Photo by TOM BYRD Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, the deputy commanding general for U.S. Army Forces Command, speaks at Fort Jackson s Women s Equality Day luncheon Aug. 22 at the post s NCO Club. In celebrating Women s Equality Day, the Army recognizes not only the significance, but also the value of diversity and a warm and inclusive environment, she told the audience. Fort Jackson marks Women s Equality Day By TOM BYRD Fort Jackson Leader Women s Equality Day marks the historic milestone of granting women the right to vote in the United States. women gained the right to vote in national elec tions in every state. ment. Day with a luncheon and special guest speaker Women s Equality Day and how it has impacted against under any education program or activity also the value of diversity and a warm and inclu Department of Defense graphic

4 Fort Jackson Movie Schedule 3319 Jackson Blvd. Phone: FRIDAY Christopher Robin (PG) 7 p.m. Photo by STAFF SGT. JERRY BOFFEN Maj. Gen. Robert Livingston, the adjutant general for South Carolina, passes the colors to Lt. Col. Greg Farley, right, during the assumption of command ceremony for Farley Aug. 19 at McCrady Training Center. Passing of the colors is a tradition symbolizing the transfer of authority for a unit and its Soldiers. Farley assumes command of McCrady Training Center By SGT. 1ST CLASS JOE CASHION 108th Public Affairs Detachment Lt. Col. Greg Farley assumed command of the South Carolina National Guard s McCrady Training Center during an Aug. 19 ceremony on Fort Jackson. The South Carolina Army National Guard always seems to do a great job of choosing the right Soldier for the right position. I can t think of a better Soldier to assume command of the training center, said Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr., the adjutant general for South Carolina. Greg has a great background and the experience to do the right things as the commander of the training center. A 1993 graduate of The Citadel, Farley has held a multitude of leadership positions during his career platoon leader, company commander, battalion commander of the 218th Brigade Support Battalion and deputy commander of the 59th Troop Command. It is with great honor that I assume command of the South Carolina Army National Guard Training Center, Farley said. I assumed command Aug. 1 was truly impressed with the knowledge and level of professionalism they exhibited. During his comments, Farley mentioned that the Training Center serves a host of functions with numerous facilities that help support readiness and Soldier welfare. Warriors serving Warriors is the footer on our Starts Here. These two simple examples demonstrate this command s commitment to providing the best training simulations, ranges and facilities support for the major subordinate commands in the South Carolina Army National Guard to train on their respective mission essential tasks and be able to perform their wartime mission. See MCCRADY: Page 15 Lt. Col. Gregory Farley, commander of the South Carolina Army National Guard Training Center, delivers a speech during his assumption of command ceremony at McCrady Training Center. SATURDAY The Darkest Minds (R) 1 p.m. The Spy Who Dumped Me (R) 5 p.m. SUNDAY The Darkest Minds (R) 1 p.m. The Spy Who Dumped Me (R) 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY The Darkest Minds (R) 2 p.m. The Spy Who Dumped Me (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.

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6 Fort Jackson: HOUSING NOTES Updates from Housing Services Photo by CHAP. (1ST LT.) DANIEL W. POTTER Two chaplains from Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course Class engage a foreign village leader during their end of course Capstone exercise on Fort Jackson, Aug Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course students complete Capstone Exercise By MEL SLATER U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School - ercise. The course students have been preparing for this moment since arriving at the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School campus - they will perform in their future roles as chaplains in an Army unit serving the spiritual needs of Soldiers and their Families. chaplains continue to journey towards full realization of demonstrating themselves as chaplains of unmatched character, compe- cise, said the course manager, Chap. (Maj.) Brian Tung. - Soldiers, provided the realistic training in order to assess students drills, and other skills learned in a variety of settings throughout the course. The students are getting to put what they learned to the test. were multiple opportunities to receive immediate feedback while Students in each platoon conducted operations as a battalion staff based on a published operations order and subsequent fragmentary orders. Cadre and role-players interacted with students in a variety of formats, roles and locations. Students engaged cadre members who role played as battalion commanders, brigade staff, brigade chaplains, brigade chaplain assistants, medics, media personnel, opposing forces, local lead- dying individuals. Engagements occured while conducting tactical operations center operations, making pastoral visits to the aid local leaders, moving in the area of operations, and conducting daily operations. See CAPSTONE: Page 15 Mayors Needed: The Mayoral Council is looking for volunteers to serve as mayors for the Fort Jackson Housing Communities. Becoming a part of the council allows you to be a voice for the community. Your voice can bring ideas and suggestions to residents for improving the quality of life while residing on Fort Jackson. In addition to receiving credit for volunteer hours, you will get to meet new people and receive valuable training. Child care is provided at no cost while performing mayoral duties. Interested residents should contact Vickie Grier at usarmy.jackson.imcom-atlantic. mbx.fort- jackson-dpw- housing@mail.mil, or Juvenile Curfew & Supervision of Children and Resident Guide Review: The housing the Juvenile Curfew & Supervision of Children Policy and Resident Guide to ensure policies and guidelines are adhered to (i.e. wading pools, unattended children at the playgrounds, etc.) The resident guide can be viewed at You may pick up a copy of the Juvenile Curfew & Supervision of Children Poli- Ave. Voice Broadcast: We would like to remind has your most current phone number and address. Our One-Call system is used to deliver emergency weather updates, reported utility outages, scheduled maintenance that may interfere with your day-to-day plans, and weekly event updates. If you have opted out or changed your phone number and would like to receive them Don t forget to like us on Facebook at Fort Jackson Family Homes. Refer a Friend: Unlimited Refer-a-Friend Rewards. If you are a current resident with Balfour Beatty Communities and you invite a friend month s rent. Some restrictions apply. For more PCS Rewards: Save time and money by staying with Balfour Beatty Communities. Our residents are number one, and we want to reward our loyal customers. If you are a current resident relocating to a community where Balfour Beatty Communities manages the housing, choose to stay

7 DOG DAY AFTERNOON Fort Jackson s four-legged Family members were unleashed Aug. 25 at Palmetto Falls Water Park. In recent years, Dog Days at Palmetto Falls has come to mark the official end of the summer season, as the location s swimming pools, sprinklers and slides are turned over to man s best friend for the weekend. Dogs of all sizes were allowed to run free within the fenced park, which is now closed for the season and will reopen next summer. Photos by WALLACE McBRIDE

8 Post weighs a literary approach to leadership By ROBERT TIMMONS Fort Jackson Leader Fort Jackson leaders gathered Tuesday at the NCO Club on post to discuss how application of the broken windows theory could help the installation improve the way it does business. The discussion is part of the quarterly Commanding General s Stewardship of the Army Profession forum aimed at improving how Fort Jackson passes on the Army values to the next generation. The current iteration of the forum was based on how leadership could apply theories presented in Michael Levine s book, Broken Windows, Broken Business to their units and organizations. discussion, said the book is based on a disputed theory where broken windows, or small crime, can lead to increased crime rate. Perception and focusing on the small things can make a difference, said Ryan, who as a child living in New York City witnessed how the city was gradually cleaned up and crime decreased. Our goal is to take the theory and how can we apply what we have read and apply it to Fort Jackson. It has been believed the theory was the basis for the city s efforts to clean itself up in the early 1990s. Brig. Gen. Milford Beags Beagle Jr., Fort Jackson s commander, recently changed the structure of the forum away from monthly presentations to quarterly events focusing on how to apply literary works to installation processes and procedures. Taking care of the small things can positively affect how a unit, or directorate, is viewed. Beagle spoke during the forum about how as a battalion commander his motor pool was rarely inspected by his commander because any problems were quickly taken care of. It s all about knowing what the priorities are and making sure that the weight of effort is focused on those things that are most important, Ann Garner, director of the installation s Directorate of Public Works, said during the event. Col. Steve Aiton, Soldier Support Institute commander, said if you walk by something that is falling down you need Leader file photo Discussion during the most recent Commanding General s Stewardship of the Army Profession forum focused on how small problems can become larger problems. Perception and focusing on the small things can make a difference, said Mike Ryan, with the Fort Jackson G5 office. to do something because what message does that send to the rest of your team about what you accept? Fixing the small things goes into everything an organization does and helps the public know Fort Jackson is a good steward of the nation s resources. By ELYSSA VONDRA Fort Jackson Leader When Beagle speaks to the surrounding communities he is not just selling the Come Meet Your Army tours but trying to show the American people what the Army is like behind the gates because some never have been on an installation even though they live their entire lives just outside the gates. ECO Kids discovery events to keep children active Summer may be winding down, but new programs hosted by Outdoor Recreation will keep Families outdoors. ECO Kids discovery mornings are sure to draw the young ones out of the house this month. Every Wednesday in September, children are invited to join in the fun. For an hour and a half each week beginning Sept. 5, they can have their own place to learn while their siblings run off to school. The setting is rather untraditional; they will be taught at parks on post. The program is targeted at children ages four and under. The mastermind behind the idea is Outdoor Recreation s supervisory recreation specialist Lorraine Reimer of Oyster Bay, New York. She developed the program and will be implementing it. In April, Reimer moved to Fort Jackson from Fort Sill, Oklahoma. While working at Fort Sill, she founded a similar initiative a year and a half ago. Children and parents really responded to the program, she said. Because of the success I had there, I wanted to give it a try here at Jackson. Her Fort Jackson boss, Brent Bookman, Outdoor Recreation director, thought it would be a great way to help bring a new generation into the outdoors away from various electronic devices. Courtesy photo Youth participate in an ECO Kids discovery morning at Fort Sill, Okla., last year. They show off their T-shirts as they take part in an educational outdoor adventure. See KIDS: Page 11

9 Army offers assistance before signing a lease Blood brothers Leader staff reports and professionals with increased opportunities to enhance their leadership skills Photo by CAPT. RAYMOND AINSLIE Brig. Gen. Milford Beags Beagle Jr. takes a moment to talk to Staff Sgt. Robert Alsup during an Aug. 24 blood drive on Fort Jackson. Alsup, of the Soldier Support Institute, arrived at Fort Jackson nearly two months ago from Hawaii. Alsup has a tradition of donating blood and has been doing so when able since high school. Additional blood drives are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at Moncrief Army Health Clinic, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Fort Jackson Fire Department. Financial management lecture series set for Sept. 14 and experience by engaging with current and former senior leaders of the Armed passionate mentors, in their own right, for - management organization leaders are in- at jeffrey.l.jennings2.mil@mail.mil or via Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Part of Army life is moving from place to place, and the hardest part of moving is usu- Families should always be proactive when it comes to knowing their rights and protecting themselves when signing or terminating a state and federal laws designed to protect rent- Take advantage of the professional help the you see anything questionable in your lease agreement, take it be happy to help you review it and answer any questions you - - professional to accompany you to your property and conduct a walk-through before you sign an appointment with the Legal attorney will meet with you one-on-one and gal Assistance, located at 2600 Lee Road, at er rather than later, but it is never too late to - fer better advice if you read the lease and have provisions explaining late fees, especially the Just because it s in the lease, doesn t mean it s legal. have a number of obligations to maintain the suring the property complies with local building and housing codes that deal with health and safety; making all repairs and doing whatever is reasonably necessary to keep the premises mon areas reasonably clean and safe; making running water and reasonable amounts of hot water available; and maintaining all electrical, gas, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and air condition in reasonably good and safe lord cannot require that you A landlord cannot opt out of the obligations imposed on is a federal law that protects the rights of service mem- of proceedings if a landlord tries to evict you from your - orders, receive orders to deploy for 90 days or more, or if the lease was signed prior to en- - eviction proceedings or if you would like to is when a tenant needs to give an amount of money to the landlord in case the tenant dam- the security deposit in trust; he or she cannot simply cash the security deposit into their per- only covers damages beyond normal wear and See LEASE: Page 19

10 I became a soldier... 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment PVT. MYCHAL GAINES, 18 Bathe, Maine most in joining the Army was my education. I want to learn and know more about the world, and I thought the best way to do that was through the Army. Basic Combat Training took me by surprise. I have never done anything like this before. I m enjoying every part of being in the Army. The most challenging thing about Basic Combat Training is mental toughness. The ability to cope with being away from home and Family is one of the toughest things in the world. My MOS is 92G Food Service Specialist, also known as cook. I chose it because I love to cook. Also, I want to travel and learn about cultures through cooking. What I have to say about my experience is that I love it, but it is really intimidating and challenging for me. My drill sergeants inspire me to be better than them and everyone else in my company. PVT. TAMERA MOORER, 17 Chicago most to join the Army is the uniform the respect that comes with it. I saw some- I want to open that opportunity. Also, my Family has nothing going for them; I don t want to be a product of my community. The Army isn t as bad as others say the physical part isn t. The mental part was way more challenging than the physical part. The Army has already built me stronger mentally and physically. The most challenging part of Basic Combat Training was adapting to all of the other people. All of the different personalities was a huge challenge for me, and they re not used to my personality. My MOS is a 92G Food Service Specialist. I chose that because I want to deploy, and I like to cook. I want to change my MOS to 31B, Military Police, sooner rather than later. PFC. ANISHA PRICE, 18 Rome, Georgia I wanted to volunteer to support my country. (The Army) is mostly the same as I thought it would be, except for the constant marching. Waking up at a set time every morning was the hardest part about Basic Combat Training. My MOS is a 15G Aviation Mechanic. I chose this MOS because I want I look forward to going to AIT and learning more about my MOS. PVT. ALLISON ABNEY, 17 Kokomo, Indiana Growing up, my grandfather would drive around with my sister and I and tell us stories about Vietnam. He is a Vietnam veteran with two Purple Hearts. His stories carried on with me into my high school career. I decided when I was 16 after learning about the educational opportunities and what the Army has to offer careerwise. Before I joined (the Army), I thought the drill sergeants would yell at the trainees like they did in Red Phase all the way through to graduation day. I also was under the impression that we would have workouts more than once a day and get less than Combat Training has changed from solely yelling to instructional and motivational. Red Phase was the most challenging part of Basic Combat Training mentally, since civilian life and the life of a Soldier are so different from one another. The Forge was the most challenging physically due to sleep deprivation and the amount of marching. PVT. TIMOTHY WARD, 18 Locust, North Carolina to join the Army were my brothers Matt and James, because I saw who they became after becoming Soldiers and the opportunities they had, and I wanted all of that. Also, I saw the brotherhood they had with their battle buddies, and I wanted that. I thought (the Army) was going to be more degrading and breaking down, but the drill sergeants are actually really good at their jobs. The thing I found most challenging about Basic Combat Training was learning to calm my nerves down and become more patient, because there are a lot of people here who need to take this more seriously. My MOS is 89B Ammunition Specialist. I chose this MOS because it had the best opportunities for me, and I got the most out of it like the bonus and the location of my unit. My experience in Basic Combat Training has been really fun, and I look forward to my future in the Army. PVT. TRENT MCGUIRE, 18 Monticello, Kentucky Being in Junior Reserve the most (to join the Army), because I loved the uniform and being part of something greater than myself. (The Army) wasn t what I thought it would be before I joined. JROTC is a lot different than the Army. The most challenging thing about Basic Combat Training was all the trainees that kept messing up and causing us all to do pushups also being the platoon guide and no one listening. My MOS is 91A M1 Armored System Maintainer. I chose this MOS because I have loved tanks ever since I can remember. I study World War Two tanks as a hobby. Basic Combat Training was an amazing experience, because I got to see people from different places from the U.S., and I learned about what they do. I look forward to going to AIT and working on the M1 Abrams.

11 Kids Continued from Page 8 The ECO Kids will trek into nature and explore outdoor sites on post. This year, they will travel to Heise Pond Pavilion, Weston Lake, Semmes Lake, and Patriots Park. The curriculum will follow a weekly theme, such as gardening, weather and wildlife. Bugs and healthy living will also be topics of discussion. Crafts, coloring, kinetic activities and free play will all be included in the lesson plans. The experience is designed to be educational, but hidden under a few layers of fun, Bookman said. The mornings are completely free to Families, and everything needed for the activities will be included. Reimer says they will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the outdoors and teach them how to respect and care for the resources (nature) provides us. The program will expose the mysteries and beauty of nature, Bookman added, and will highlight sustainability practices. It offers an opportunity for peer interaction and encourages kids to embark on outdoor adventures from a young age. That s important, Reimer said, so kids are not afraid of exploring, digging in dirt and discovering what shares this planet with us. Discovery mornings also introduce parents to some of the outdoor destinations here at Fort Jackson. We want to encourage parents to come out to locations they may not know about and educate them on how they can use these resources in their recreational outdoor pursuits, Reimer said. We want to get to know our community and start building a program that will inspire patrons of all ages to get outdoors. squarely with back-to-school season. Often times, this is the time when big brother or big sister goes back to school and parents are scrambling for something to do with their little guys, Reimer said. This is a great opportunity for parents to get their little ones out, discover some new areas on post and get socialization time. Little ones won t be alone in the excitement this fall. Outdoor Recreation is also launching a beginner s archery class in October. Form, shooting fundamentals and bow types will be taught. While we don t promise you will hit a bull s eye each time, we do promise you will have fun learning a new activity and meeting new people, Bookman said. All required equipment will be provided. is also on the horizon. Games, tentpitching, and s more-making are a few activities on the agenda. In the meantime, Family camping trips are always an option, and the Marion Street Station has equipment available to loan, Bookman said.

12 Installation gives master hunter position a shot By ELYSSA VONDRA Fort Jackson Leader Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Martin has turned his lifelong passion hunter employed by Fort Jackson. A native of Marshall, Virginia, Martin grew up playing out in the woods of the Foothills. I ve hunted all my life, he said. Growing up in a Family of six, he said venison helped supplement the groceries. It also kept neighboring farmers happy; his Family shot the deer eating their crops. Ever since then, Martin has used outdoor time as a means of decompression. He didn t realize it could also be his military job until That year, he found out a master hunter position existed at Fort Benning, Georgia. They had a pig problem. The population had grown out of control, Martin said. Since the Army wasn t going to fork out funds to solve the issue outright, they hired a master hunter to take care of it. Martin thought it was the most amazing job in the Army. suited up as an infantryman years before. Martin brought the idea to Fort Jackson and was offered the position. The Directorate of Emergency Services was glad for the hire. Having someone who s a subject matter expert is impor- of Washington, D.C. That s why the master hunter position is pivotal, he said. The master hunter demonstrates the proper hunting-related safety measures and strategies to other hunters on post. The master hunter guides them to do better. Martin is perfect for the position and is an asset to (the) - Martin began his yearlong term in June. This job allows him to stay outdoors doing what he loves. Now he leads trapping efforts, assists the game warden and Welfare. See HUNTER: Page 22 Signs at Fort Jackson warn locals to be aware of coyote traps set up on post. Since coyotes present a threat to the balance of the ecosystem here, part of the master hunter s job requires running the trapping program. Courtesy photo Stronger, better, faster By STAFF SGT. TERENCE ELLIS MEDDAC The Fort Jackson Army Wellness Center recently helped an Army veteran change his body composition and get back into shape. The Fort Jackson Army Wellness Center features - In December 2017, Army retiree Samuel Dye was participating in physical therapy and had a desire to accomplish more. He said he set out in January to tackle the hard task of trying to run again after over ten years of not running or centers. and made me want to change how I was eating, and I stopped smoking cigarettes, Dye said. I was active and healthy and wanted to get back to that. Dye has battled through multiple surgeries and physical disabilities, which had not allowed him to be active and full of energy. At the time, he weighed roughly 250 pounds, but he still wanted to do more in order I could ve weighed less but I have pound for pound replaced muscle with fat. Samuel Dye, Army retiree to get back to the physicality he once had. February 2018 was Dye went to the nutrition care clinic at Moncrief Army Health Clinic to begin his body re-composition where the staff determined they had a great opportunity to assist in the growth and success of their client through the newly opened Army Wellness Center. They knew the close proximity to the main clinic and the robust resources that were offered would enable Dye to achieve any and everything that he aspired for himself. The nutrition care clinic then referred Dye to the Army Wellness Center, just following the grand opening in March. Dye said he started noticing results and sought out even more since becoming an active participant in all exams and activities that the Army Wellness Center had to offer. He said and getting the results, but he was even more enthused by the time taken by the staff to explain what the results meant and Photo by STAFF SGT. TERENCE ELLIS Above, John Hoerner coaches Samuel Dye through the VO2 exam on the treadmill, which measures overall cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. Below right, Dye conducting the grip test during his fitness assessment at the Army Wellness Center. how he can improve upon them. Today, Dye weighs about 216 pounds and participates in multiple races and is overall more active in his life. I could ve weighed less, but I have pound-for-pound replaced muscle with fat, he said. Dye attributed his success to not only the drive and determination that he had to reach these peaks, but also the amazing services and in-depth education that was given by the Army Wellness Center Team throughout his multiple visits. If you want to progress more quickly, faster and more intelligently, Dye said, then the Army Wellness Center is where you want to go.

13 Saluting this BCT cycle s honorees DRILL SERGEANTS OF THE CYCLE NEWS Staff Sgt. Joel Rice Alpha Company 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Lynn Allison SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pfc. Erica Schramel HIGH BRM Pvt. Timothy Brown HIGH APFT Pvt. Brett Schweitzer Staff Sgt. Rey Petrache Bravo Company 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Emily Doty SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Miguel Alvarado HIGH BRM Pvt. Ariana Mastellino HIGH APFT Pvt. Miguel Alvarado RICE PETRACHE PAPOCCHIA Staff Sgt. Erik Papocchia Charlie Company 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Brayden Strange SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Sara Custudio HIGH BRM Pvt. Matthew Hollingswoth HIGH APFT Pvt. Antonio Martinez ORTIZ Staff Sgt. Juan Ortiz Delta Company 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Timothy Ward SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Trent McGuire HIGH BRM Pvt. Andrew French HIGH APFT Pvt. Cameron Palmer Photo by CHAP. (1ST LT.) DANIEL W. POTTER Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course Class students plan for upcoming missions during their end of course Capstone exercise on Fort Jackson. Capstone Continued from Page 6 Many if not all of these chaplains will deploy with their units at some point in their military career. USACHCS uses the capstone exercise to provide the best training for chaplain students to accomplish its goal of forging servant leaders of unmatched character, competence, and connection for God and country. Capstone was a great experience that showed the importance of the chaplain in times of war. It demonstrated the stresses of combat in how we nurture the living, care for the wounded, and honor the dead, said CHBOLC student, Chap. (1st Lt.) Daniel W. Potter. Our brigade memorial service was a culminating event that showed the reality of mass casualty events and the military service we are called to honor. This prepared me greatly for my unit and upcoming deployment. TURA Staff Sgt. Sarah Tura Foxtrot Company 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment SOLDIER LEADER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Anisha Price SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE Pvt. Cyrus Banks HIGH BRM Pvt. Christopher Morris HIGH APFT Pvt. Zachary Smith This We'll DEFEND McCrady Continued from Page 4 Farley also spoke of a major international training exercise that began at Mc- Crady Training Center soon after he assumed command. Exercise Steppe Eagle is an annual, multi-lateral exercise sponsored by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and executed by U.S. Army Central. This year, it was held at McCrady and focused on multinational peacekeeping and peace support operations. We also support the active Army in the form of Task Force Marshall to train U.S. Navy Sailors to deploy overseas and host the U.S. Marine Corps with a tenant unit, Fox Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and have routine visits from Marine Special Operations Command, Farley said. Farley stressed the importance of being prepared every day to support the mission. We play a big part in the South Carolina Army National Guard s readiness, Farley said. We need to keep in mind that the units that allocate time on their training calendars and travel considerable distances to come here and train depend on these simulators, training areas and ranges to be ready. We need to make each duty day count.

14 August retirees Family, friends and Soldiers gather to honor military retirees for their dedication to duty Aug. 28 at the post theater. Retiring in August were: Air Force Colonel Christine S. Taylor, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Paul D. Dildy; Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.; Sgt. Maj. Scott C. Miller, Shaw Air Force Base; 1st Sgt. Jimmy Slade, Jr.; DENTAC; Sgt. 1st Class Diane C. Noggin, 369th Adjutant General Battalion; Sgt. 1st Class John B. Johnson, Jr.; Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion; Sgt. 1st Class David M. Anderson, Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion; Sgt. 1st Class Chad E. Breit, Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion; Sgt. 1st Class Demond A. Burns, U.S. Army Central; Sgt. 1st Class Tomeka T. DeBruce, Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion; Staff Sgt. Charles L. Gibson, 120th Adjutant General Battalion; Staff Sgt. Russell G. Crawford, Moncrief Army Health Clinic; Staff Sgt. Tyleka L. Riddle, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 193rd Infantry Brigade; and Staff Sgt. Devron D. Booker, Leader Training Brigade. Photo by RAQUEL MACDONALD

15 Photos by WALLACE McBRIDE Gamecocks visit post The University of South Carolina s rugby team kicked off the new school year with a team-building exercise Aug. 25 at Fort Jackson. Under the watchful eye of the 193rd Infantry Brigade, drill sergeants took the athletes through some of the essentials of Basic Combat Training, such as the Team Development Course, Fit to Win, the Confidence Course and a two-mile run.

16 Army personnel actions go digital By ELYSSA VONDRA Fort Jackson Leader The Army is modernizing how Soldiers handle personnel and payment matters. It is going increasingly digital and is integrating its systems into a paperless world. The Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army otherwise known as IPPS-A is making this change possible. The changes affect more than 1.1 million Soldiers and their Families. Col. Michael McTigue, Adjutant General School Commandant and Col. Daryl Morse, TRADOC Capabilities Manager/Human Resources are leading the implementation here at Fort Jackson. A group in Washington D.C. is controlling the worldwide development. The colonels are acting as buffers between the Army as a whole and the Adjutant General schoolhouse here on post. With IPPS-A, active duty, Army National Guard and Army Reserve members will all be able to use the same online system for personnel and payment requests. Each component currently has its own. We re now all going to be seeing the same picture, McTigue said. One Soldier, one record, one Army is the goal, Morse said. IPPS-A will increase collaboration to prevent loss of records when switching Soldier status. It will reduce human error that can occur with paper requests. Everything will soon be handled electronically. There will be more accountability and audibility for any issues that do arise. More than 2,400 hours worth of curriculum lesson plans for less as possible. IPPS-A will bring more than 30 Legacy Systems under one umbrella, Morse said. We have to come into the 21st century from the industrial age, he added. This massive change isn t coming overnight. It has been about six years in the making. The Army will be one of the last DOD forces to move toward the digital realm, Morse said. Once it gets there, though, it will be leaps and bounds ahead of the others. McTigue says the Army has taken longer because of the challenge of scale. See DIGITAL: Page 23 Photo by ELYSSA VONDRA Col. Michael McTigue, Adjutant General School Commandant (left) and Col. Daryl Morse, TRADOC Capabilities Manager/Human Resources pose in front of the IPPS-A banner. They will be helping to implement the new Personnel and Pay System on Fort Jackson.

17 Lease Continued from Page 9 If your landlord does try to keep part of your security deposit for damages, they must provide you with an itemized list of the damages they are using the security deposit to repair within 30 days of moving out. If you re having trouble or need assistance with getting your security deposit, feel free to contact the If the landlord violates the lease, make sure you take the right steps. Do not simply withhold your rent payments. Document everything. Take pictures and video, send s and letters. If your landlord isn t living up to his or her end of the deal, try to work it out with deliver written notice of the landlord s breach within 14 days of that notice, you may be able to terminate your lease and recover damages from your landlord, depending on how serious the breach is and whether the landlord is taking gal assistance attorney if your landlord breaches his or her obligations. They ll be happy to assist you with preparing the formal letter to your landlord. If you break your lease, your landlord has sometimes try to collect for an entire lease period. For instance, a tenant might break a 12-month lease in the second month, and a landlord might demand rent for all 12 months. Before a landlord can do that, however, they If someone else moves in and the landlord doesn t suffer any monetary damages, they cannot collect anything from you, even if you broke your lease. Your landlord has no inherent right to enter the property. They may own it, but they can t pop in whenever they like. The landlord can stance: if there s some emergency that poses a danger to the property, like an impending hurricane; to provide regularly scheduled periodic services like pest treatment or changing notice and it s provided for in the lease; and a is entering your home without your consent, tance attorney. Tenants have obligations, too. Tenants also need to play by the rules. Don t destroy the NEWS property or cause damage beyond normal wear and tear; it ll come out of your security deposit. Always pay your rent on time, and communicate with your landlord as soon as possible if you can t. If you have trouble paying your rent, reach out to your chain of command and Never take out a high-interest loan in order to cover your rent payments. Remember, the Army offers plenty of re- - housing issues.

18 Hunter Continued from Page 12 We had bad coyote problems, Martin said. Since he and his colleagues began their trapping program within the last two years, they have captured 162. The overabundance of coyotes on Fort Jackson has thrown off the ecosystem, decreasing deer and turkey populations. Martin is also the vice president of the Fort Jackson Sportsman Club a group of More than anything, Martin says he acts as a liaison between the Garrison Commander and the game warden. I facilitate for the answers to their inquiries and tries to resolve their requests. That s important, because hunting is a cathartic and very familiar activity for many service members on post, Rohr said. Having an advocate allows them to pursue their recreational hunting passions. Martin says the name master hunter really refers to his coordination abilities. It doesn t mean I m a great hunter, he FORT JACKSON WORSHIP SCHEDULE Courtesy photo The master hunter and his teammates show youth on post what hunting is all about during an event at Heise Pond earlier this year. said. conservation on post. role, Rohr says there has been heavy involvement in related programs and conservation. Martin says working with the outdoor world is important to him because he wants to maintain it for the next generation. I don t (hunt) because I hate (animals), he said. He says he hunts so that all species will still be around for his kids to enjoy. Part of his job revolves around teaching children about sustainability. He is currently working to implement a show and tell into post schools surrounding hunting and wildlife. One of his many daily tasks is working with MWR to get (kids) away from the PlayStations. When his daughter asked when she could get a phone, he responded, never, and told her to go climb a tree. He hopes all kids, and especially his own two daughters Valerie, 11, and Emily, 10 will carry on outdoor recreation traditions. encourage them. too. He won t hunt deer at Fort Jackson anymore, though, because he says he has an unfair advantage over other hunters. Part of his job is tracking where they live. To help future hunters get a leg up, he is quired hunter s safety course at Fort Jackson. He has many other projects up his sleeve too, and hopes to demonstrate how important the master hunter role is. He aspires to help implement the position into the ranks of all of the future installations he works with. If the experience on post is representative, it may not be hard to do. Fort Jackson has an enormous wildlife footprint, Rohr said. The master hunter ensures that it doesn t leave a scuff mark on the natural world. 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

19 Digital Continued from Page 18 The Army is adapting software used by a number of Fortune 500 companies to streamline the personnel pro- military service. ciency, accuracy, audibility and transparency into the human resources realm of the Army, McTigue and Morse said. Once unveiled here, Fort Jackson Soldiers will be able sonnel matters that formerly would have required additional steps. Filing for time off is one example. Instead of submitting a handwritten leave form to S1, they will just log onto their accounts, complete the form electronically and hit send. The dashboard can be accessed anywhere from any - coming absence, Morse said. They could even be in their homes. This is very much personal computer based, Morse said. Payment actions and promotion-related requests can all be completed within the system. It will simplify the process for National Guard and Army Reserve members mation will be available online. This is a humongous change, Morse said. Soldiers will undergo online training to learn how to use it. To inform the public, a number of monthly meetings will be held. Sept. 20 at 11:45 a.m. in the Soldier Support Institute Auditorium. These meetings will provide IPPS-A updates and will offer additional information on its functionality.