10 2012 newsletter

The last several months have been busy for the Soldiers and

Families of the Legion, and during the upcoming months the

battalion will begin its collective training period as well assuming

the Quick Response Force mission for Alaska.

Your Soldiers have been working hard to maintain equipment

that saw hard use in Afghanistan, recover personal gear, and

reestablish the administrative systems that allow the Legion to

“do routine things routinely”. Our initial training has focused on

restoring the basic skills we will need to train and live in the

Arctic winter, and our focus on marksmanship will prepare us

for upcoming training events. The Battalion will start field

training in a few weeks, and we will be in and out of the field for

the next several months.

As winter rapidly

approaches,

please ensure that

you have

prepared for the

weather and the

challenges that

come as part of life in Alaska. Proper clothing for everyone in the

family, winterized vehicles, and the recommended emergency kits in

your vehicles will help to ensure that everyone can enjoy the season

without worry or unexpected adventures. I would encourage recent

arrivals to participate in the upcoming “Welcome to Winter” events

sponsored by ACS (scheduled dates are published on the Battalion’s

Facebook page).

The Legion continues to expand on its tremendous reputation

throughout Alaska and the Army with every mission and event

completed. This reputation is built on the commitment to

excellence that your Soldiers bring to work every day, and sustained

through their hard work. Both the Soldiers of the Legion, and their

families, have much to be proud of.

Strength and Honor

Volume 1 Issue 4 1st Battalion 24th Infantry Fort Wainwright, Alaska October 2012

This Newsletter Contains Official Information.

Notes From the Commander

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CSM Sims, Todd

MAJ Simms, wife Kelly

and children Brad, Alex and Cate

CSM Sims, wife Cosette

and children Shawn and Shelby.

MAJ Simms, David


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Headquarters & Headquarters Company

Havoc Company Friends and Family,

Since the return of the Company from our year long deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Havoc Soldiers have completed the time consuming and very important task of unit level reset. This period allows the Battalion time to bring our equipment back to 100% readiness for future training events here in Alaska. The men and women of HHC most recently finished up our range density at the Fort Wainwright range complexes, these qualifying events allow us to move into our next phase of collective training. As always the Alaska winter will give our training a new dynamic but with the outstanding leaders and Soldiers in our company the arctic conditions will be conquered.

Havoc Scout Platoon conducted an intense selection week beginning on September 5th that ended with the selection of 13 new Soldiers for the platoon. At the conclusion of selection week, the platoon celebrated with a BBQ, the new Soldiers that were selected and their families were welcomed to HHC and the Scout Platoon. The Scouts have since completed basic reconnaissance team operations training in conjunction with post deployment reset to include weapons zeroing and qualifications. Congratulations to SPC Healy, PV2 Speas, and PV2 Shorrow for being recognized by the Battalion Commander and Command Sergeant Major for qualifying expert while in NBC Gear. As the Platoon progresses into October, the focus will now be shifted from marksmanship to fire team operations. The Platoon is also awaiting the arrival of two little Recce babies soon, SSG Moody found out he is having a son and SPC Nowell will be expecting a daughter.

This month, HHC Mortar Platoon focused on improving basic individual Soldier skills and tasks. The platoon conducted Land Navigation training in a classroom environment, and began conducting tactical movements in the woods along the perimeter of the post. Mortars also began to focus on increased trigger time at the FWA range complex. HHC Mortars ran a known distance range, and had all mortarmen execute training on distance marksmanship to refine techniques and perfect our weapons accuracy. The

platoon then moved into a night fire in which we practiced engaging targets out to 200m with night vision devices and lasers. We then qualified on the Basic Marksmanship Range with all mortarmen successfully qualifying over the course of two days. The month ended with simulated combat patrols being conducted at the Mobile Training Center (MTC) in which some of our younger Soldiers were given the chance to step into leadership positions and maneuver their squads on simulated computer missions. As we prepare to move into the next phase of our training, we have established and begun training on a comprehensive certification of both our gun teams and our fire direction center personnel.

Havoc Medical platoon is sending two medics to

Hawaii for the opportunity to earn the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB). SPC Davis was awarded the Combat Medical Badge in our Battalion’s last deployment; SPC Morris is new to the platoon but has demonstrated the potential to succeed. Platoon train up consisted of Land Navigation training and EFMB trauma simulation in conjunction with the Brigade Support Medical Company to prepare our medics for their two week course in Hawaii. The Medical Platoon drew their first Stryker Medical Evacuation Vehicle and two Field Litter Ambulances since redeployment in April; these vehicles allow us to provide medical coverage for the Battalion when conducting Live Fire Ranges held at the Donnelly Training Area and the Fort Wainwright Range Complex. SGT McCullah is travelling to Fort Benning, Georgia to attend the Air Assault Course in preparation for the Special Forces Q-Course. We would like to recognize two medics who were


Company Commander: CPT Teter, Jeremy [email protected]

Company First Sergeant:1SG Fischer, Bryan [email protected]

FRG Leaders: Michelle Jones [email protected]

HHC Points of Contact

HHC Upcoming FRG Meetings:

TBD

For more information contact your

FRG Leader

Michelle Jones at

[email protected]

promoted to Sergeant, congratulations to SGT McCullah and SGT Samson for setting the example for their Soldiers and peers.

1SG Fischer and I are flat out amazed at the

accomplishments Havoc Company has been able to complete in the past two months. This Company has set the bar for unit level reset, conducted a successful change of command, and completed individual level marksmanship training. Our training plans from now until block leave are very aggressive but they are necessary for our Soldiers and the missions we will be asked to complete. I couldn’t be prouder of our efforts and it’s a tremendous honor and privilege to work side by side with the Soldiers of Havoc Company.

Just a reminder, you can stay current with our Company by checking the HHC FRG website and again, thank you for your unwavering support and dedication.

All the best,

CPT Jeremy Teter and 1SG Bryan Fischer

BN medical Soldier conducting day land navigation

PV2 Siemen qualifies with his NBC Gear

BN medical Soldier conducting day land navigation

mailto:[email protected]




Alpha Company

Upcoming FRG Meetings:

Halloween Party

October 27, 2012 @ 1800 in the BN Classroom

Thanksgiving Dinner

November 16, 2012 @ 1800 in the

BN Classroom

Christmas Party

December 14, 2012 @ 1800 in the

BN Classroom

Dates, times and location subject to change.

For more information please contact your FRG

Leader,

Victoria Thomas at

[email protected]

Greetings Friends and Family of Ares Company!

Ares Company has been doing great things

since our return from Afghanistan. After all of the

Welcome Home celebrations, everyone took some

much-needed time off for themselves and for family.

After Block Leave, it was back to reality. First order of

business was receiving all of our equipment from

Afghanistan and restoring it to better conditions so

that we could get back to basics and conduct

thorough, effective training. During all phases of

Reset activities, Ares Company set the tone for the

entire Brigade. This is all due to the efforts of the

Company XO, the NCOs, and the Soldiers of Ares

Company.

We completed our first training event in

September with Range Density. We started out

spending four days out at the Donnelly Training Area

to zero our M4s and M16s as well as a Known-

Distance Range. The Known-Distance Range gave our

Soldiers a lot of confidence in their abilities to engage

targets at a distance of 300 meters. This proved to be

very beneficial during our M4/M16 Qualification

Range in which we had 88 Soldiers shoot expert!

During this Range Density Week, we also qualified all

of our Grenadiers and Automatic Riflemen. The late

nights really paid off and will be great preparation for

the Team Level training events scheduled in the

month of November.

Overall, we have been incredibly successful

over the last couple of months, and we look forward

to the success we will achieve in the coming months

with Team and Squad Level training before we say

goodbye for the Winter Holidays!

Take Care!

CPT Chip Kruger

Ares 6

What’s so different about Winter

Driving in Alaska?

From the Alaska Department of Public Safety

When the snow season comes to Alaska, it’s like driving in another world. Suddenly, your car is different. It will not start, steer or stop the way it does in warm weather. The roads often become treacherous when covered with snow. Slush is often as slippery as ice and both are a potential danger to motorists. Visibility is even affected by winter conditions. Daylight hours are short and the glare from the snow can blind you. In addition, windshields often ice or fog over. The biggest problems with winter driving are often the drivers themselves. Too often drivers are in a hurry. They either don’t worry about road conditions, or become tense and nervous when at the wheel. On the next page are tips on how to prepare for winter and how to react to dangerous driving conditions.


Company Commander: CPT Kruger, Carl [email protected]

Company First Sergeant: 1SG Barbour, George [email protected]

FRG Leader: Victoria Thomas [email protected]

A CO Points of Contact

Planning and Preparation Since all winter driving problems cannot be anticipated, the best rule is to plan for potential situations and be prepared. Don’t wait until the cold weather arrives to do so. Prepare for winter beforehand by having your car tuned so it will run efficiently. This will reduce the chances of roadside breakdowns. The following systems should be checked by a skilled mechanic. The battery: Cold weather makes vehicles harder to start. Always keep the battery and terminals clean in order to insure good connections, and keep the battery fully charged. Be sure to check the battery’s fluid level as well as the voltage regulator. If there is a question regarding your battery’s integrity, get a new one! The ignition system: Check the condition of ignition wires, and check the distributor cap for cracks. Faulty wires or a cracked cap can result in engine drown out when it snows, or when slush is thrown onto the car and into the engine compartment. It is also a good idea to have a tune-up done before cold weather sets in. A tuneup should reveal ignition problems, if they exist. The heating and cooling systems: Have the antifreeze in the radiator checked. If there is a leak in the radiator or hoses, have them repaired or replaced before you add antifreeze. Test the heater and defroster to make sure they are functioning properly. If they are not putting out enough heat, have the thermostat and heater checked. Also, check the intake vents for any debris or other matter that can cause blockage. The exhaust system: Be sure to have the entire exhaust system checked for leaks. Replace components as necessary. Carbon monoxide is a killer and even a small leak in the system could pave the way to disaster. What’s so different about Winter Driving? Never warm up your car in a closed garage. Even if the exhaust system is in good working order, it’s a good idea to drive with at least one window partially open. The windshield wipers and washers: Check the functioning of wipers and blades. Replace blades that streak the windshield. Keep the windshield washer reservoir filled with a washer antifreeze solution. The tires: Regular tires should have a good tread for the bite needed when traveling on snow and ice. If you use snow tires, put them on with the first snowfall warning. You get the best traction with studded snow tires, but these tires may only be used during the following times designated by the State of Alaska department of Transportation and Public Facilities: Southeastern Alaska: September 30 through April 15 Southcentral Alaska: September 15 through May 1 Tire chains: If you prefer to use chains, inspect your chains to make sure they are serviceable. Check the condition of the cross chains. Replace broken links or links that are almost worn through. Cont. on pg 15





Barbarian Friends and Family, I hope you all had an enjoyable summer and are ready for the coming winter season. Since the post deployment block leave, Barbarians have hit the ground running with reset of all company property and conducting several small arms ranges. Not having much flexibility in the schedule to conduct thorough checks and repairs of equipment during the deployment, the company's initial focus this summer was on servicing our home station equipment. Company reset lasted about six weeks and the Barbarians did a fantastic good ensuring our property readiness for future missions. In conjunction with the remaining summer/fall, the company had a great opportunity to train at the Donnelly training area (DTA) south of Delta Junction, Alaska. At DTA, Barbarians fired over 70,000 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition with their assigned M4/M16, and M249 rifles. The Barbarians trained on the fundamentals of marksmanship during day and night live fire ranges; focusing on techniques to zero, group, and execute transition fires using iron sights, advanced optics, and lasers. The following week, the company executed M4/M16, M320, and M249 qualification ranges at Fort Wainwright. In the end, the company's live fire range density was a success. The weather participated, the aurora borealis was out, and the Barbarians demonstrated a basic rifle marksmanship proficiency that I could not be more proud of. Barbarian company held its first Family Readiness Group meeting, 20SEP12, at the Battalion classroom in which there was a great turnout of Soldiers and family members. At the meeting, we discussed the company schedule of events, upcoming on-post winter awareness classes, and introduced the new

Bravo Company

Upcoming FRG Meetings:

November 20, 2012 @ 1730 in the BN

Classroom

For more information please contact your

FRG Leader,

[email protected]

Dates, times and locations subject to

change

Barbarian company FRG. Melody (outgoing FRG leader) and Don Hansen (Co 1SG) came to the company a month before the deployment. They both quickly jumped into leadership positions and advanced the company for the next 17 months. Melody and her FRG volunteers did a tremendous job supporting the

company. I and the remaining Barbarians cannot thank them enough for all they personally did for us. Please feel free to contact the Barbarian FRG if you have any questions and I thank you for your continued support and participation.


Company Commander: CPT Bergman, Zach [email protected]

Company First Sergeant: SFC Grover, Mark [email protected]

FRG Leader: Bethany Corrigan [email protected]

B CO Points of Contact

1st Platoon During the last week of September 1st Platoon conducted

M4 & M249 Qualification fire during day and night time

visibility. They also qualified at the M230 range. At the M4

range 1st Platoon soldiers engaged forty various pop up tar-

gets at varying ranges and levels of difficulty. Soldiers were

able to become even more comfortable with day and night

fire after recent range time at Donnely Training Area.

While off the range, soldiers learned advanced material on

the capabilities of their weapon system. The trajectory of

the round, various echelon fire techniques, and Arctic tent

set up were a few of the concurrent training events accom-

plished. 1st Platoon performed superiorly in range qualifica-

tion with many Soldiers now experts on their weapon sys-

tem. A surplus of ammunition allowed soldiers to shoot

without ammunition limitation.

MG Garrett & CSM Knight of USARPAC, along with our

own Battalion Commander and Sergeant Major, visited the

range to assess training. After a walk through, Bravo Co.

received compliments on range execution and concurrent

training. Our very own Platoon Sergeant, SFC Streeper,

was given accolades for running the range smoothly and

successfully.





2nd PLT Barbarian Company has been busy training for the arctic winter. Following re-set from deployment 1-24

Infantry has started into a rigorous training cycle that is back to the basics of Arctic and Infantry soldier skills.

Range Density training has been the primary focus of squad leaders within the Platoon which consists of qualifying

individual soldiers on their various weapon systems. Soldiers focused on M4 familiarization, night firing, and

shooting at known distances at Donnelly Training Area. Leaders also conducted training on fire-team maneuvering

as well as Arctic living training. Following that range soldiers qualified with their M4s at Ft Wainwright. The

specialty weapons were also given some valuable training time. The majority of the Company’s M249 Squad

Automatic Weapon and M320 grenade launcher gunners qualified expert with their weapons.

B Co 2nd Platoon


B Co 3rd Platoon

3RD PLT BCO Conducts concurrent training during the transition from the group and zero range at Donnelly Training Area (DTA) to the know distance range. The concurrent training included class from preparing, employing and identifying the different types of hand grenades, By SGT McNamara, Individual movement techniques, by SSG Jarvis, and team bounding, by SPC Burke and SPC Adams, in order to prepare soldiers for upcoming events in the battalion.


B Co 4th Platoon Outlaws

The Outlaws have been a busy bunch over the course of the unit’s return from deployment. From reset

procedures, training events to time with family, much has happened.

Several soldiers have attended the USARAK WLC course over the months of August and September,

including SGT Weiler and SPC Wanket. SGT Weiler made his mark and distinguished our company by

graduating in the top ten percent, placing himself on the commandant’s list. Other members of the platoon have

been busy refreshing skills, honing new skills and increasing their knowledge across a vast amount of schools

outside of leadership based schools.

It was sad to say goodbye to several members of the platoon since our return including SGT Michael

Willis, who has since returned home and began his education in becoming a nurse. SSG Kuhn has also departed

and plans to move on with his civilian life while still serving in the National Guard. SGT Castner and his wife

Alicia have moved on with his career to their new duty station in Texas. Congratulations to the aforementioned

family on their first child as they are expecting around November.

With the members of the platoon that have left we have also welcomed several new members from

soldiers, to spouses and children. PVT Colley has come to the platoon hailing from Florida. We would like to

congratulate SPC Hotz along with his new wife Jenna to the platoon. We also congratulate them on their

expectation of their first child due in March. Last but not least we congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Rutkowski on their

second child, Kaylan Grace Rutkowski born on August 18th, at 7 pounds 9 ounces.

The members of 4th platoon participated in the battalion and company exercises over the course of this

last two weeks honing their marksmanship skills and other basic soldier tasks. The soldiers performed

exceptionally well, and accomplished their mission. Although it was cold, we pushed through, drove on, and

stayed Arctic tough. Thank you to the wives, significant others and family members here in Alaska, or back at

home for the support you have given your soldiers. OUTLAWS!

Ethan and Jenna Hotz


The mortar section hard at work training during Bravo companies training event in mid

September.

SPC Hotz, and SPC Megee returning from their time at the range.


Centurion Families,

I write this as the first of many updates to you the

families of the Centurion Company soldiers. There is

much to report on in these past few months, I will do

my best to capture it all for you without being too

verbose.

I assumed command of the Centurions from CPT

Jeremy Teter on 2 AUG 2012, as CPT Teter

transitioned to take command of Headquarters and

Headquarters Company. I bring with me my wonderful

Wife Bethany, who has assumed role of FRG Leader,

and our two beautiful children Hunter and Scarlett. We

look forward to serving the soldiers and families of this

great organization over the next couple of years, and

are truly blessed to be given the responsibility of caring

for and training your soldiers.

There has been extensive turnover in the company

since redeployment. Too many friends have left and we

have gained too many new faces to mention all by

name, so I will suffice to say that those that have left

will be greatly missed and a very much needed welcome

to all of you who have recently arrived. We are excited

to add you the Centurion Family. Notably we lost long

time members of the Centurion family Captain Nick

Sabatino (XO) and his wife Lauren to the Infantry

Officer Advanced Course. In his place we have gained

another strong legion family in 1LT Alex Ludwig and

his wife Christine who were with Alpha Company prior

to coming to the company.

Since we have been back the boys have been extremely

busy as you are all aware, we conducted a extensive

reset of all of our equipment, we began our training

cycle with individual skills training including weapons

qualification, Arctic Light Individual Training (ALIT)

to prepare us for training during winter months and

team level training leading up to our team STX the last

week in October and Team Live Fires from 14-17 Nov

2012. 28 of the company’s specialists and sergeants

have attended and graduated from the Warrior Leader

Course.

As it continues to get colder and the winter months set

in, make sure that your vehicles and homes are prepared

for winter emergencies and have proper winter survival

kits in all vehicles and homes. Please make sure that

your vehicles have been properly winterized and are

ready for the onset of the long and cold winter ahead of

us.

It is truly my honor and privilege to command this great

organization; I look forward to getting a chance to meet

with you all in the future.

“C- Nation”

CPT Colin M Corrigan

CPT, IN

Upcoming FRG Meetings

TBD

For more information contact your FRG Leader,

Bethany Corrigan

[email protected]

Charlie Company


C CO Points of Contact

Company Commander: CPT Corrigan, Colin [email protected]

Company First Sergeant, 1SG Dasch, Mark [email protected] FRG Leader: Bethany Corrigan [email protected]

Get Set...Then Go During the winter months it takes a little extra time to prepare your car for safe driving. Totally clear all the windows, the hood, the trunk and the roof of the car of snow and ice before driving. Many persons fail to totally clear off the roof area. Just the movement of the car and stops can cause snow slides onto the windshield or rear window, limiting driver vision. There are many kinds of windshield deicing fluids that can be sprayed on glass to help melt ice. However, these generally contain an alcohol base, which not only melts the ice, but cools the glass. Subsequently, the moisture in the air may suddenly freeze over the glass surface, obscuring driver vision. Moisture in the breath of a driver may also cause ice to form on the inside of the windshield. Thus, before using a deicing fluid, warm the windshield with the car’s defroster to prevent it from icing over again. Warm up the engine. Start your car and let it idle a few minutes before driving in order to prevent stalling. Make sure you leave the garage doors open while doing so! Then, drive slowly until your car is totally warmed up. Prevent fogging. While you are warming up your car, turn on the heater and the defroster to prevent sudden fogging when you pull out. Keep your engine warm at night. It gets extremely cold in Alaska, and many mornings this cold will make your car hard to start. Using a block heater will help make starts easier. See and be seen. When it is gray or snowing, turn the car’s headlights on so that you can see and be seen by surrounding traffic. Keep the headlights and taillights clean for added visibility. Cold Weather Equipment Don’t wait until it freezes or snows to load your car with the equipment necessary to combat the elements. Put the following supplies in your glove box or trunk: ♦ Flashlight ♦ Brush or broom for snow removal ♦ Extra fuses for vehicle systems ♦ A rag for cleaning headlights or the windshield if you should run out of washer fluid ♦ Chains for your tires ♦ Extra washer fluid ♦ Work gloves ♦ A small snow shovel ♦ A small bag of sand or salt ♦ A blanket and extra heavy clothing for emergencies (to include snow boots) ♦ Booster cables ♦ Non-perishable food for emergencies




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Driving on Snow and Ice • Drive on snow or ice covered streets only when necessary. If you must drive, be familiar with special techniques necessary to minimize the dangers involved. • Beware of glare. When the sun shines, snow produces a glare, which can be blinding. Keep a pair of sunglasses or yellow lenses in your car and use them. • Travel at a safe following distance. Stay back at least two car lengths for every 10 m.p.h. of speed. • Plan ahead. Look out for the sudden slowing of traffic. Plan your own stops; slow down well in advance. • Brake carefully. Brake only when traveling in a straight line. When applying the brakes, do so gently and release just before the brakes lock. Repeat this process with short pauses between. • Beware of icy spots. Ice patches are 10 times more slippery than dry pavement at 30° F. Watch out for black ice at intersections, underpasses, shady spots, and bridges. • Negotiate icy hills carefully. When driving up hills, don’t slow down or you will lose momentum. When driving down hills, use low gear, not the brakes. If you lose control of your vehicle, head into a snow bank. Basic Skid Rules 1. Take your foot off the gas and leave your foot off the brake. Make no rapid or sudden movements until you have control of the steering again. 2. Remember, NEVER jam on the brakes; rather, gently apply them instead. 3. GENTLY turn the steering wheel in the direction you are skidding. 4. PRACTICE skids in a large, deserted, icy parking lot. Make your car skid and learn how to control it so that you can do it instinctively when needed. 5. If your vehicle has an anti-lock braking system, use it incompliance with the manufacturer’s instructions. When You Get Stuck, Don’t Panic! There may be times when your car becomes stuck in deep snow or on ice. Below are some tips which should help you get going: • Clear a path. Shovel out the snow from both in front and behind each wheel as well as from under the car. Front wheels should point straight ahead. • Gear to go. Use a higher gear so the wheels spin less. Standard transmissions should be in second gear; automatics should be in drive. • Rock n’ Roll. With a standard shift only, roll forward a little, step on the clutch, and roll back. Keep doing this, a little farther each time, until the car is out. • Once you’ve got your car out, don’t stop! 3. Frozen fuel line: Keep your tank at least half full. Add a gas line an-tifreeze such as Ban-Ice, Heet or STP to your fuel tank twice each winter. 4. Frozen windshield wipers: Care-fully free them of ice and snow. Make sure you turn them off when you park to protect their motor.


Surviving a Blizzard Here is some information which could help you, if you should become trapped in a blizzard. • Stay in the car. You are more likely to be found in your vehicle than if you are wandering around disoriented in blowing snow. • Crack a window for fresh air. Freezing wet snow can completely seal out oxygen. • Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. • Run the engine and heater sparingly and only with a window open for ventilation. Make sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked with snow. • Don’t remain in one position. • Clap your hands and move your arms and legs vigorously from time to time. • Take turns keeping watch. If there is more than one person in the vehicle, do not all sleep at the same time If alone, stay awake. • Turn on your dome light and clear off accumulating snowfall. Both will make your car more visible to working crews. • Beware of over-exertion and overexposure. • Do not panic. • Stay with the car. Winter Car Troubles Cold weather will sometimes make your vehicle hard to start. Try these techniques. 1. Push down the clutch before trying to start it. Use neutral on automatic transmissions. 2. Turn off all accessories before attempting to start the car. 3. Check the battery fluid level. If the fluid is frozen solid, the battery is dead and you will probably need a new one. 4. Use Jumper Cables-Carefully! • Your battery and booster battery must be the same voltage—6 or 12 V. • Attach one cable to the positive terminal of each battery; the other to the negative of the booster battery and to the engine block of your car. • Start your car. Immediately after the car starts, remove the negative cables first, then the positive cables. Remember, run the jumped vehicle long enough to charge the battery. Often cold weather will cause various parts of your car to freeze up. Here are a few hints to help you with

some of the more common problems. 1. Frozen emergency brake: Try to rock it free using reverse. Next time leave the car in park, or in gear, if you have a standard transmission car. 2. Frozen door lock: Try warming the key with a match. 3. Frozen fuel line: Keep your tank at least half full. Add a gas line antifreeze such as Ban-Ice, Heet or STP to your fuel tank twice each winter. 4. Frozen windshield wipers: Carefully free them of ice and snow. Make sure you turn them off when you park to protect their motor. One More Thing: Wear your safety belt; it could save your life!

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FROM

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

HUMAN SERVICES

For many people, autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats. These events are also opportunities to provide nutritious snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety.

Below are tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.

Expecting trick-or-treaters or party guests?

Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters such as low-calorie treats and drinks. For party guests, offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, and cheeses.

Use party games and trick-or-treat time as an opportunity for kids to get their daily dose of 60 minutes of physical activity.

Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of obstacles that could result in falls.

Keep candle-lit jack-o'lanterns and luminaries away from doorsteps, walkways, landings, and curtains. Place them on sturdy tables, keep them out of the reach of pets and small children, and never leave them unat-tended.

Remind drivers to watch out for trick-or-treaters and to drive safely. Follow these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for everyone!

Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always WALK and don't run from house to house.

Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possi-ble skin and eye irritation.

Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever pos-sible.

Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.

Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traf-fic to stay safe.

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.

Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.

Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult.

Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes

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Welcoming the newest members of our Legionnaire Family!

If you are the proud parent of a new baby that is less than a year old and has not been in our

newsletter, please send a photo of your baby along with the

following information

(baby’s name, parents’ names and rank,

date of birth, weight and length)

to [email protected]

We will be sure to include them in a future newsletter.

Congratulations!

Kylee Sue Gomez

DOB 7/31/12

7lbs 9oz 20.5in

Proud Parents Eric and Kim Gomez

KAYLAN GRACE RUTKOWSKI

DOB AUGUST 18TH, 2012

7 POUNDS 9 OZ Proud Parents

Ryan and Victoria Rutkowski


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