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ON THE COVER Precision and professional Soldiers were on display last week as U.S. Army Drill Team showed off their skills at the Fort Jackson Imboden Street Youth Center. SEE PAGES 12-13 Photo by LATRICE LANGSTON Fort Jackson, South Carolina 29207 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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Pinckney and Pierce Terrace elementary schools will receive surprise visits at home from faculty members, who will award readers with books, balloons and a photo with the prize patrol. MARCH 6 Story Time at the Library 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Thomas Lee Hall Library. Celebrate Dr. Seuss s birthday with us at Storytime at the Library as we read some of Dr. Seuss s most popular books and make a fun craft. This is a free event. For more information, contact (803)751-5589. MARCH 8 Lego Club at the Library 2-3:30 p.m. Thomas Lee Hall Library. Test your Lego brick building skills at the library. We have the Lego bricks, you bring the creativity. This is a free event. For more information, contact 751-5589. MARCH 10 Matinee Movie at the Library 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Thomas Lee Hall Library. Bring the whole family to see Lego Batman star in his very own movie, The Lego Batman Movie. This is a free event. For more information, contact 751-5589. St. Paddy s Day 5k 8 a.m. Semmes Lake Recreation Area. SPORTSMAN S 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 March 13 at Magruder s Pub. The group leader Maj. Stephen McKinney can be contacted at 751-1041 or stephen.r.mckinney.mil@mail.mil. Maj. Matthew Hintz is the lead for the Run/Adventure and Shooting Working Open to all eligible ID Card holders. Late Registration is from 6:45-7:45 a.m. the day of the run/walk. Arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. to sign in. Online registration will end at noon March 9. For more information, contact 751-5896 or 751-5817. MARCH 13 Protestant Women of the Chapel 9:30-11:30 a.m., Lightning Chapel 9476 Kemper St. Lunch is provided and free childcare, but children must be registered with CYS. For more information, contact FortJacksonpwoc@gmail.com. Story Time at the Library 11:30 a.m.-noon. Thomas Lee Hall Library. Wear your green as we celebrate St. Patrick s Day. Join us at the library to learn about this green holiday with stories, songs, and a make a leprechaun magnet. This is a free event. For more information, contact (803)751-5589. MARCH 14 11:30 am at the NCO Club. Reservations are due by 3 p.m. Friday at 788-1094 or 738-1220. MARCH 22 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 8-12. For more information, contact 751-5589. MARCH 23-24 WHACK That Ball Fitness 5 p.m. Perez Fitness Center, March 23. 10 a.m. Perez Fitness Center, March 24. First 20 registrants sign up today and get your game on. For more information, contact 751-3700 or 751-6258. See EVENTS: Page 18 Groups, and can be contacted at 751-7629 or matthew.r.hintz.mil@mail.mil. The next meeting is 6 p.m. March. 27 at Magruder s Pub. 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We made our bravery drums Post celebrates African-American heritage during event Above, Adetutu Tutu Harrell and Don Harrell, who perform together under the banner Orisirisi African Folklore, share African music and stories with the audience. The theme of this year s event was African Americans in Times of War, which featured a poetry reading by Harrison Jenkins and a discussion by Teresa Wilson, Columbia city manager, right, on the life of 2nd Lt. Emily Perez, the first female graduate of West Point to die in the Iraq War and the first female African-American officer to die in combat. By WALLACE MCBRIDE Fort Jackson Leader Fort Jackson honored the contributions of African-Americans Feb. 23 during an African-American/Black History Month luncheon at the NCO Club. The theme of this year s event was African Americans in Times of War, and coincided with centennial of the end of World War I, Col. Patrick Aspland, commander of the 165th Infantry Brigade, told the audience. of African Americans throughout history, Aspland said, high- ary War to president day. Poet Harrison Jenkins shared one of his works during the event, a piece that followed the history of African Americans during calls to arms. Photos by WALLACE MCBRIDE From the Battle of Lexington to the Battle of Fallujah, African American Soldiers have honorably served when called to duty, Jenkins said. Serving great valor in the distinction in America s times of war, yet we have risen to the occasion to keep freedom s eagle and make sure it continues to soar. Fort Jackson also invited Orisirisi African Folklore to perform during last week s event. The group, made up of Adetutu Tutu Harrell and Don Harrell, shared African music and stories with the audience, a performance that underlined the importance of the drum to life and survival. See STORIES: Page 15

Fort Jackson Movie Schedule 3319 Jackson Blvd. Phone: 751-7488 Soldiers with the South Carolina Army National Guard attend the Pathfinder course held last month at McCrady Training Center, Eastover, South Carolina. Army Guard Soldiers in certain critical units have seen an increase in yearly training days and requirements as part of Army National Guard 4.0, an initiative designed to allow the Army Guard to respond quicker and more effectively to a variety of missions. Photo by SPC. CHELSEA BAKER Readiness enhanced with Army National Guard 4.0 initiative By TECH. SGT. ERICH B. SMITH Army News Service The Army National Guard has undergone a shift in its training approach and many Army Guard Soldiers in certain critical units have seen an increase in yearly training days and requirements. That increase is part of Army National Guard 4.0, an initiative based on changing Army needs and designed to allow the Army Guard to respond quicker and more effectively to a variety of missions worldwide, said Army Lt. Gen. Timothy Kadavy, the director of the Army National Guard. Army National Guard 4.0 (means) be- said. We are implementing this transformation because our country needs us to do so. This is due to the current size of the total Army and the multiple threats that our country faces from potential adversaries. The Army National Guard must shorten post-mobilization times in order to respond more quickly and The change in training tempo is primarily focused on armored and stryker brigade combat teams, as well as attack-reconnaissance aviation battalions, said Kadavy. Our high-priority units such as armored brigade combat teams, stryker brigade combat teams, attack-reconnaissance battalions and critical enablers must be ready on short have to maintain the readiness of these units Under the previous model, units would be alerted for deployment roughly 18 months in sion, including training time at the mobilization station prior to heading overseas. With Army Guard 4.0, a multi-year training cycle is used that builds on collective unit tasks to maintain high readiness and prepare units to deploy quickly in response to contingency operations, said Kadavy. It also means a 30 percent reduction in post-mobilization training time he said, adding that for those high-priority units, the Army Guard 4.0 model culminates in a brigade rotation to either the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, or the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana, in the fourth year of the training cycle. See INITIATIVE: Page 19 FRIDAY Winchester (PG-13) 7 p.m. SATURDAY Forever My Girl (PG) 1 p.m. Winchester (PG-13) 5 p.m. SUNDAY Forever My Girl (PG) 1 p.m. Winchester (PG-13) 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY Forever My Girl (PG) 2 p.m. Winchester (PG-13) 5 p.m. MARCH 9 Peter Rabbit (PG) 7 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. WWW.SHOPMYEXCHANGE.COM

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Post kicks off annual emergency relief campaign By ROBERT TIMMONS Fort Jackson Leader When life happens even the rescuers need rescue said an Emergency Financial Administrator at AER Headquarters in We start out here in Basic really a start of you understand They are giving them the tools to build resiliency so when the money runs out they know to handle themselves. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Tracey Anbiya Photo by ROBERT TIMMONS Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander, speaks during the post s AER campaign kickoff event Feb. 23 at the NCO Club on post. He called the AER campaign a buddy team concept but on a bigger scale.

Power outages scheduled for post March 6 Directorate of Public Works Fort Jackson is set to have a limited power outage from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 6 so Directorate of Public Works can transfer electrical loads to a new substation near 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment Bldg. balance the load between substations and increase reliability. have a limited effect on-post operations as the 3-13th will be on cycle break. However, they do caution that other facilities may experience temporary blinks or temporary electrical outages lasting no more than 10 minutes. a.m., will affect the following facilities: Bldg. 5422 Starship Bldg. 5432 AAFES Bldg. 5433 AAFES Bldg. 5475 193rd IN BDE HHC Bldg. 5482 Starship Bldg. 5500 Starship Bldg. 7540 National Center for Credibility Assessment Bldg. 8550 Pump Station Bldg. 9470 CEP-4 Bldg. 11000 Starship Bldg. 12000 Starship last for 10 minutes, affecting the following facilities: Bldg. 5454/5455 Quad DFAC Bldg. 11500 Dual DFAC 4-39th IN BN Relocatables Complex Bldg. 13000 USARC Innovation saves Army time, money By SGT. 1ST CLASS TREVIN SPARKS 120th Adjutant General Battalion Photo by SPC. CHELSEA BAKER The S.C. National Guard Civil Support Team conducts multi-agency micro lab training Feb. 22 in West Columbia. S.C. National Guard partners with first responders to combat synthetic opioids By CAPT. TAMMY MUCKENFUSS 108th Public Affairs Detachment South Carolina Army National Guard conducted a multi-agency micro lab training Feb. 20-22. First responders from the South Caro- ton Fire Department, Cayce Department of Public Safety and the Pine Ridge Police for a three-day micro lab training course conducted by Network Environmental Services, Inc., a company out of Folsom, California, that trains military and civilian measures and procedures in dealing with chemical and physical hazards. tion of classroom and hands-on training, allowing students to familiarize with tech- processes drug dealers go through to create the products sold on the street to ensure incident responders handle lab investigations and entries safely and effectively. According to Michael Cashman, an instructor for NES and a retired DEA, One of the biggest concerns we have right now is dealing with fentanyl exposure. forcement has seen a dramatic increase in the availability of dangerous synthetic opioids, a large majority of these synthetic opioids are derivatives of fentanyl. See OPIOIDS: Page 17 used to say, give Soldiers the mission and the ability to be innovative and they will surprise you every time. If you had the opportunity to be innovative and create things that would improve your time management and make your daily schedule a little easier, would you? Anyone that runs a business knows that time is money; especially true in a business as large as the military. Army leaders, even junior leaders, can have a great impact on the service as a whole, without recog- management through individual creativity, are limitless in the Army. In one particular instance, I found it to be astonishing how just one person s mental capacity for innovation improved our organization. I witnessed a leader at 120th Adjutant General Battalion (Reception) from whom Sgt. Zachary Gibbons, an infantryman by trade and a very knowledgeable with electronics, time management and thinking outside the box. He works as a hold over NCO, managing trainees who are uncertain if they will ship to their Basic Combat common medical issues. Gibbons realized the system in place was broken and didn t track of all the moving pieces. So without a second thought, he developed a battle rhythm and a database to track medical appointments and other things needed to help the trainees. See TIME: Page 11

Photos by LATRICE LANGSTON C.C. Pinckney students amaze the audience with magnificent performances at its annual Talent Show held in the school auditorium on Feb. 21. Above Fernando Torres and George Watlington perform a vanishing card trick that had audience members looking under their seats to locate the teleporting card. Talent show spectators also enjoyed various vocal renditions of popular songs and dance routines. C.C. Pinckney students put talent on show By LATRICE LANGSTON Fort Jackson Leader C.C. Pinckney s annual talent show Feb. 21 provided an opportunity for students to showcase their talents on and off the stage. I m the microphone sound guy though I also have a talent in the show said Addison Eller a sixth grader at C.C. Pinckney. Eller later took the stage to play the piano as his sister sang Play That Song. Other performances included various solo acts, a magic show, multiple renditions of the Cup Song and a dance routine that had the entire auditorium doing the Whip Nae Nae. Charmaine Pelt, fourth grade teacher and talent show organizer and coordinator, said the students were dedicated and put in the work to have an awesome performance. The students practiced twice a week for about four weeks and had two dress rehearsals prior to talent show performance. Pelt said. It s so amazing, the students get to shine and they take the opportunity and run with it. Scarlett Johnson and Cydney Ewekay, students at C.C. Pinckney used the talent show as an opportunity to perform together. I was really happy about my singing partner because she was a really good partner Johnson said speaking about Ewekay. For Ewekay, the feeling was mutual. She is my best friend and she is really day of school, Ewekay said. When asked how they felt about their performance, Johnson said, I thought we sounded great together but she is also a really good singer and in my opinion, we sounded really good and I m happy she wanted to sing with me. The talent show isn t just about showing off your talent, said Robert Bunya, School Support Assistant for C.C. Pinckney. The talent show lets students have a good time and if they re happy, they re going to be more productive in school because they can see that teachers care about them and that creates a bond between the student and teacher, he said.

February retirees Photo by CHARLES CLARK Family, friends and Soldiers gathered to honor six military retirees for their dedication to duty and honorable service to the nation, Feb. 27 at the post theater. Retiring in February were: 1st Sgt. Carlos M. Hernandez, U.S. Army South; 1st Sgt. Tremayne K. Matthews, Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson; Master Sgt. Chad W. Lucas, Houston West Recruiting Company; Sgt. 1st Class Niya L. Stinson, Headquarters Service Company, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson, Sgt. 1st Class Andy Jackson, Delta Company, 120th Adjutant General Battalion, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson; Sgt. 1st Class Travis F. Yeager, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson; Sgt. 1st Class John W. Bartlett, Greenville, South Carolina; Sgt. 1st Class Scott G. Johnson, Headquarters Service Company, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson; Sgt. 1st Class Jesse L. Howell, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson; Sgt. 1st Class Gloria L. Tataw, Headquarters and Headquarters Company,120th Adjutant General Battalion, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson. CIF to close for a week in March The central issue facility will temporarily close later this month for a change of account- The facility will be closed to the public March 17-25, during which CIF will not be conducting in/out processing, direct exchange or E-Order for permanent party personnel dur- - period we suggest you make an appointment ter, CIF will only be taking emergencies during this time period, normal PCS and ETS will ing this time frame and that will be the only - - During this time frame employees will - Religious Support Office seeks volunteers for Good News Club Car wash to close for maintenance The Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation car wash on Strom Thurmond -

I became a soldier... CAPT. RACHEL DUVAL, 30 Miami My father, who is a disabled veteran, is one of my greatest role models my life. Both he and my mother have always encouraged my brothers and I to serve. When joining the Army I tried to remain openminded and not limit my expectations. That being said, so far the Army has been a great learning experience and has afforded me several opportunities to grow in my profession, grow as a person and leader. My MOS is 63A General Dentist, in 10 years I see myself practicing as a periodontist, growing my Family and making the most of any and all opportunities presented to me. there is no secret recipe to preparing yourself to wear this uniform and serve this country. PVT. ARYIELL HILL, 24 Rockville, Maryland I come from a Family with military background, having that proud heritage around me was enough to make me want to join, but I did it mostly to provide a great life for my Family. Having gone through aware of the physical demand that may be seen as a challenge. The camaraderie that is built in the Army is one of a kind. I love it! I am a 42A Human Resources Specialist. The most challenging thing about Advanced Individual Training are the tests we have to take. Everyday there is something new to learn and missing one day can cause you to lose a lot of information. I intend to retire with the Army, travel the world and experience multiple cultures. PVT. JENNIFER BOARTFIELD, 20 Carmicheal, California The opportunity to obtain an education and advance my career goals is the Army. The Army is not what I sure what I thought it would be like before joining, but it I am a 42A Human Resources Specialist. The most challenging thing about Advanced Individual Training is staying focused while looking at the computer screen. In 10 years I will still be active duty Army; hopefully Advanced Individual Training has been an eye opening and life-changing experience. PVT. SHANE HAWKINS, 21 Seattle I joined the Army to provide for my wife, build my resume and ultimately become a State Trooper. I am a 42A Human Resources Specialist, my job helps me develop skills that I can use towards my career goals. Traveling is something my wife and I really enjoy, having a job where traveling is a requirement is for my Family. SGT. JAKE TYLER, 27 Austin, Texas passion for helping people and I knew that by joining the Army, I would get to serve my country and help Soldiers. My MOS is 68E - Dental Specialist. Upon arriving at Fort Jackson, I knew I wanted to continue my education with hopes of going to dental school. I have earned an Associate in Arts and an Associate in Science degree and will apply to dental school next year. The most challenging thing for me is pursuing my pre-dental education while serving as an active duty In 10 years I see myself serving in the Army as a dentist and helping Soldiers who want to pursue the same path. STAFF SGT. TRAVIS QUINN, 35 Goldsboro, North Carolina The opportunity to travel the world, see new things and meet new me to join the Army. I had the pleasure of meeting my beautiful wife and learning a new language. My MOS is 31B Military Police. In 10 years I plan to be retired and owning a successful security company. I look forward to seeing what God has in store for me and my Family.

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. Time Continued from Page 7 He was able to send out a daily tracker that updated all 120th Reception Company person- to the small details. He also created a tracker to see how many times a Soldier would see a get Soldiers cleared to ship to Basic Combat hold status. Trainees are now shipping to BCT or getting out-processed more than 50 percent - cal appointments by more than 25 percent and - year. - - 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. Open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

& Precision skill U.S. Army Drill Team puts on show for youth center By LATRICE LANGSTON Fort Jackson Leader Conversations sifted from We have to sit through this? to OMG, did you see what he just - - Photos by LATRICE LANGSTON Left, the U.S. Drill Team displays poise and professionalism as they performed Feb. 22 for the Fort Jackson Imboden Street Youth Center. Above, drill master Christain Stokes, takes his mark and led the drill team into a spectacular performance. Above, students interact with team members following the performance. Below, U.S. Army Drill team members display the throwing of the bayonet-tipped 1903 Springfield rifle, one of many breathtaking routines within their performance while visiting Fort Jackson.

Senate staff delegates tour Fort Jackson s CYS programs By LATRICE LANGSTON Fort Jackson Leader A group of traveling change agents, exited a school bus at the Fort Jackson Imboden School Age Center, with coffee in hand and thinking caps on. Senate staff delegates from Washington, D.C. stopped at the center as part of their visit to Fort Jackson to gain a better understanding of how the Army builds readiness. Discussions were held on how Army training is developed, conducted and supervised, this stop of the tour focused on Family structure when mission calls. Age Center is setup to operate as a home away from home if necessary. Sonny Bolton, Fort Jackson Child Youth Services coordinator, led the tour of the facility and answered various questions concerning paternity and maternity leave and the role the center plays to enable Soldiers to meet mission requirements. We were able to talk with the members of the tour about how important the CYS mission is to the U.S. Army Training Center Mission. I truly think the members of the tour walked away with an understanding and appreciation of the quality service CYS provides to so many hard-working Soldiers. Supporting our Soldiers is why CYS team members come to work every day. Bolton said. Photo by LATRICE LANGSTON Sonny Bolton, Fort Jackson Child Youth Service coordinator, right, gives visiting Senate staff delegates from Washington, D.C. a tour of the facility Feb. 22.

Stories Continued from Page 3 As a musical instrument, Don Harrell said it was a tool for enslaved people to momentarily break the shackles that held them, a use that was quickly recognized by slavers. So, it was taken away. But cruelty could not stop the Earth s heart from beating, he said. It blew through us still and not only pushed out of our hands, but our entire bodies... and we became the drums. Living drums beating for the whole world to see and hear. The drum, even in its absence, became a symbol of hope, not just for freedom, but for the return of an endangered heritage. So when we walked along the path drums, he said. When we sang our songs in the moonlit skies, or spoke to one another, we made our voice drums. When we stitched our quilts or invented things, we made our hands and our minds drums. When we created our music, dance, paintings and theater, we made our art drums. And the rhythm of those symbolic drums When we fought for our liberation, our civil rights, we made our courage drums, Harrell said. And when we fought in the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War I and II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq, we made our bravery drums. The guest speaker for the event, Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson, shared a short biography of one of those Soldiers to serve: of West Point to die in the Iraq War and the combat. Her life was cut short at the age of 23 in Iraq on Sept. 12, 2006, when an improvised explosive device detonated near her humvee, Wilson said. Emily is buried in section 36 on a high bluff overlooking the Hudson River, alongside two centuries of fallen graduates of the U.S. Military Academy. As a brigade command sergeant major, Perez had the distinction of being the highest ranking minority woman in the history of the U.S. military academy, she said. Emily s matriculation at West Point was made easier by predecessors like Henry Os- graduate from the U.S. Military Academy, FORT JACKSON WORSHIP SCHEDULE NEWS Photo by WALLACE McBRIDE Fort Jackson honored the contributions of African-Americans Feb. 25 during an African-American/Black History Month luncheon at the NCO Club. Wilson said. Flipper graduated from West ican to be commissioned in any branch of the ican Soldiers. It is reported that Flipper was never spoken to by a white cadet during his four years at West Point, Wilson said. But we are certainly grateful to men and women like Henry Flipper and Emily for persevering when they could have given up. I think it s so important that we remember them, and use these opportunities to tell their stories. 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 12 p.m., 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., 751-7032 Lightning Chapel, 9476 Kemper St., 751-4101/4542 Chaplain Family Life Center, Bldg 5460, 751-4961 Daniel Circle Chapel, 3359 Daniel Circle, 751-1297/4478 Education Center, 4581 Scales Ave., 751-5341 Fort Jackson Garrison Chaplain and Religious Support Office, 4356 Hardee St., 751-3121/6318 McCrady Chapel, 3820 McCrady Road at McCrady Training Center, 751-7324 Magruder Chapel, 4360 Magruder Ave., 751-3883 Main Post Chapel, 4580 Scales Ave., 751-6469/6681 Warrior Chapel (120th Adjutant General Battalion), 1895 Washington St., 751-5086/7427

WHEN I GROW UP, I WANT TO BE A... Featuring the students of Pierce Terrace Elementary School. Photos by LaTrice Langston. zz Alexa Palerrie Aleshia Kenzie Engineering wonder Students at C.C. Pinckney Elementary marked National Engineer s Week Feb. 23 with visits from Soldiers from the 132nd Engineer Detachment from Shaw Air Force Base. The year s theme was Engineers: Inspiring Wonder, designed to be a day for at C.C. Pinckney Elementary School students to gain awareness about engineering careers and different engineering fields. Members of Fort Jackson s military community shared their engineering expertise with students, among them Master Sgt. Bryant Sturdevant and other Soldiers from the 132nd Engineer Detachment from Shaw Air Force Base, Master Sgt. Calvin L. Cunningham, Operations ARCENT Engineers, and Capt. Bradley Hannon, commander of Headquarters and Alpha Company on Fort Jackson, who discussed geological engineering. Photo by SHARRON HARTT

Opioids Continued from Page 7 The presence of synthetic opioids in the illicit U.S. drug market is extremely concerning as the po- in overdose incidents and overdose-related deaths throughout the nation. Fentanyl is not just a police problem, or a CST problem. It s everyone s problem, said Cashman. We are seeing more and more fatalities from fentanyl exposure. The goal of this training is safety. We want to make sure that when these guys enter a situation and see evidence of fentanyl, they know what to do. The class reinforces what to look for to recognize responders. Since fentanyl can be ingested orally, inhaled through the nose or mouth, or absorbed through the skin or eyes, any substance suspected to contain fentanyl must be treated with extreme caution as exposure to even a small amount can lead to depression, or death. Lt. Col. James Bowling, commander of the 43rd sponders and civilian partners to increase the CST s readiness to respond in multi-agency civilian incidents. The threat environment has changed, said Bowling. What we are seeing is that homemade explosives, weapons of mass destruction, hazardous materials and even clandestine lab processes often look very much the same and have a lot of the same ingredients and precursors. What this training does is increase our situational awareness. When the CST and our civilian partners respond to a call, we have to know what to look for to ensure everyone s safety. Providing this level of specialized training for our Civil Support Team and civilian law enforcement partners is critical during an incident response, said Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, the adjutant general. These Soldiers are on the front lines every day safeguarding our communities. Therefore, their safety is a top priority. NEWS

Events Continued from Page 2 MARCH 27 Story Time at the Library 11:30 a.m.-noon, Thomas Lee Hall Library. The Easter bunny is hopping his way to Storytime at the Library to hear stories, sing a song, and make an Easter egg picture frame. This is a free event. For more information, contact 751-5589. APR 26 Gaming at the Library 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Thomas Lee Hall Library. Show us your gaming skills on an Xbox or PS4 to try your hand at coding with Dot and Dash, here at the Library. This is a free event and for ages 8-12. For more information, contact (803)751-5589. APRIL 28 Drug Take Back 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Exchange Parking Lot. The Directorate of Emergency Services will be participating in the bi-annual Drug Take Bake Initiative to provide the entire Fort Jackson community the opportunity to safely dispose of old, expired, or unused medication. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications. For more information contact 1st Lt. Mollie K. Nettles at 751-9515 or via email at mollie.k.nettles.mil@mail.mil. APRIL 12 Lego Club at the Library 2-3:30 p.m. Thomas Less Hall Library. Test your Lego brick building skills at the library. We have the Lego bricks, you bring the creativity. This is a free event. For more information, contact 751-5589. APRIL 26 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. This event is free and for ages 8-12. For more information, contact 751-5589. MAY 10 Lego Club at the Library 2-3:30 p.m. Thomas Less Hall Library. Test your Lego brick building skills at the library. The library has the Lego bricks, you bring the creativity. This is a free event. For more information, contact 751-5589. 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 8-12. For more information, contact 751-5589. NOTICE Winter clothes will no longer be accepted at the Fort Jackson Thrift Shop. Summer clothes will be accepted beginning March 5. The store will be closed April 2-6.

Photos by ROBERT TIMMONS Becoming Soldiers Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Barnard, senior enlisted leader from 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, places battle streamers on the Army flag during a Soldier Induction Ceremony Feb. 23 at Hilton Field. During the ceremony trainees officially became Soldiers after completing the Forge. Below left: Soldiers raise their right hands while swearing an oath. Below right: Staff Sgt. Carolina Ruiz, a drill sergeant with Delta Company, 1-34, carries battle streamers to be placed on the Army flag during the ceremony. Initiative Continued from Page 4 Large-scale training at those locations every four years is new for many Army Guard brigades, which under the earlier model may have done a rotation there 10, 15 or in some cases 20 years ago, said Kadavy. Increased training days will be needed to prepare for and execute those larger training plans, said Col. Jesse J. Kirchmeier, chief of strategic plans and policy for the Army National Guard. Two of those years in that training cycle will have more than 39 days of training per year, said Kirchmeier, adding that 39 days represents the long-standing training requirements of one weekend per month and two weeks in the summer. The total number of additional training days varies based on unit type and the training year, he said, stressing that Army Guard units will maintain a higher level lowing the fourth year of training. If you go to a [Fort Polk or Fort Irwin] rotation and then you go do a follow-on-mission, you are better trained to go do it, said Kirchmeier. If you don t go to a (planned) follow-on-mission, we give Soldiers more (training) days to maintain that higher level of training that year [after going to Forts Polk or Irwin] so if you are needed (for a short-notice requirement), you don t have to train as much after you are mobilized and before we can send you overseas. Additionally, the number of Army Guard brigades slated for rotations to Fort Irwin or Fort Polk has increased from two to four brigades each year. We ll send two of our light (infantry) brigades to Fort Polk and we ll send two of our heavy (armored or stryker) brigades to Fort Irwin, said Kirchmeier. The new training plan is proof the Army Guard is continuing to adapt to an ever-evolving military landscape, said Col. Robert D. Ferguson, commander of the Mississippi Army National Guard s 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, which completed a rotation at Fort Irwin last summer as part of the Army Guard 4.0 model. The robust training schedule we have now allows us a greater opportunity to expectations and shared understanding at every echelon throughout the brigade, he said. That translates to better prepared individual Army Guard Soldiers, Ferguson said. The training and skillset required to maintain the readiness that Army National Guard 4.0 demands will make you a better Soldier, better leader and better person in every facet of your life, he said. Army Guard 4.0 represents the fourth major evolution of the Army Guard since the establishment of the all-volunteer force in the early-1970s, said Kadavy. The 1980s saw the Army Guard evolve further as part of the Total Army concept, he said, followed by its transition to an operational reserve and larger, more frequent deployments after 9/11. The new training plan focuses on future Defense Department and Army requirements, rather than past standards, said Kadavy. We are shaping the Army National Guard based on what we will have to do over the next 20 to 30 years, not based on what we did in the past 100 years, he said. While the plan represents a shift in training for certain units, many Army Guard members will not see additional training above the 39-day requirement, said Kadavy. However, he added, Soldiers still need to be in the mindset that they could soon deploy. Regardless of whether or not Soldiers will have additional training days, unit readiness begins with individual readiness, he said. In fact, individual Soldier readiness is more critical than ever and Army National Guard members need to be mentally and physically strong, up to cient with their individual weapons and cleared of any dental or medical problems. That also includes ensuring family readiness as well. It s not only a matter of (Army Guard Soldiers) being tactically and technically a smooth transition through train-up, mobilization and deployment periods, said Ferguson, the commander of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, adding that family readiness events and outreach services are set up to help prepare families for the challenges that may come with deployments. While Army Guard 4.0 represents a large change from previous training cycles, Kadavy said Soldiers are prepared for it.

READ ACROSS AMERICA EVENTS Today Reading Prize Patrol 5:30 p.m. C.C. Pinckney and Pierce Terrace Elementary Schools. Friday Author Presentation: Author Melinda Long C.C. Pinckney: Grades 4 6, 9-10 a.m. Grades 2 3, 10:10-11:10 a.m. Pierce Terrace: 1:30 2:30 p.m. Monday Hat Day Wear your favorite hat to school. Goodnight School Facebook Live Pierce Terrace, 7:30 p.m. C.C. Pinckney, 8 p.m. Tuesday Mismatch Day Wear mismatched clothes to school. Goodnight School Facebook Live Pierce Terrace, 7:30 p.m. C.C. Pinckney, 8 p.m. Wednesday Mismatch Day Wear your wackiest hairdo to school. Goodnight School Facebook Live Pierce Terrace, 7:30 p.m. C.C. Pinckney, 8 p.m. March 8 Mismatched Socks Wear mismatched socks to school. Author s Tea Students read to stakeholders Pierce Terrace, 8:15-9:15 a.m. C.C. Pinckney, 12:40-1:40 p.m. Goodnight School Facebook Live Pierce Terrace, 7:30 p.m. C.C. Pinckney, 8 p.m. March 9 Character Day Dress up as your favorite story book character. No masks, please. Author s Visit: Author Kendrell Martin C.C. Pinckney Grades 4-6, 9-10 a.m. Grades 2-3, 10:10-11:10 a.m. Pierce Terrace 1:30 2:30 p.m. Goodnight School Facebook Live Pierce Terrace, 7:30 p.m. C.C. Pinckney, 8 p.m.