CHILD’S LIFE

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Giving Thanks

SWIFT ACTION SAVES

CHILD’S LIFE– P3

DFACs get ready to open doors to veterans, Familiesfor holiday meals

SEE DININGSCHEDULE – PAGE 2

Families join students for Thanksgiving meal at school cafeteria – PAGES 8, 23

Get Stuffed

Downtown lights up during Governor’s Carolighting

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Tree Lighting

SPACE HEATERS: ARE THEY MORE HARM THAN GOOD?

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AMC COMMANDER: MAKE EVERY INSTALLATION A #1 CHOICE

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“I BECAME A SOLDIER,”1ST BATTALION, 61ST INFANTRY REGIMENT

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THE FORT JACKSON LEADER

For first time, Soldiers attempt to earn newest Army badge

GRAPHIC by WALLACE McBRIDE

HAPPENINGS

The Thanksgiving dinner for retirees will be served from 2 to 4 p.m., Nov. 28 at Bldg. 11900, the dining facility for 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment and 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment. The cost is $9.10 per meal. The dis-counted rate of $6.80 is available to spouses and dependents of enlisted personnel in pay grades E-1 through E-4. For more information, call 751-7371.

Nov. 27 12-3 p.m. 120th Adjutant General Battalion Bldg. 1875Nov. 27 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 369th Adjutant General Battalion Bldg. 2302Nov. 27 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment Bldg. 10540Nov. 27 11:30-2 p.m. U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy Bldg. 9572Nov. 27 4-7 p.m. 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment Bldg. 5454Nov. 27 4-7 p.m. 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment Bldg. 5454Nov. 27 4-7 p.m. 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment Bldg. 5454Nov. 27 4-7 p.m. 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment Bldg. 5454Nov. 27 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment Bldg. 11500Nov. 28 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment Bldg. 11500Nov. 28 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment Bldg. 11900Nov. 28 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment Bldg. 11900

Thanksgiving Meal ScheduleBy SENIOR AIRMAN DEREK SEIFERTArmy News Service

Roughly 100 U.S. Army Soldiers gathered at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 17-21, for the opportunity to earn the newest badge available to Soldiers. However, only three succeeded in earning the Expert Soldier �� have had to earn the ESB.

The ESB course requires Soldiers to pass all components of the Army Combat Fitness Test within the last six months and scoring at least an 80 percent in all events. After the ACFT, eligible Soldiers will have to pass day and night land navigation to move forward to the medical, patrol and weapon lanes. Each lane has 10 tasks and candidates must pass each to continue then culminates with a 12-mile ruck march.

“We’re trying to make sure every Soldier gets back to their warrior skills and battle drills,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Mitchell, command sergeant major at Center for Initial Military Training. “The Skill Level 10 task that every Soldier must be able to do in order to survive in combat.”

See BADGE: Page 20

November 26, 2019 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 3

By ALEXANDRA SHEAFort Jackson Leader

“I was on temporary duty in Tennessee when my husband called and told me what happened. I was devastated when I heard about it,” said Elizabeth Rodriguez. “I am so thankful they take their training so seriously.”

Rodriguez is mother to 15-month-old Eliana, who attends child care at one of Fort Jackson’s Child Development Cen-ters. November 7 was a typical day for Eliana while attending childcare when she suddenly turned blue and lost conscious-ness. Eliana had begun choking on a piece of strawberry served during snack time.

“We were just sitting down for snack and she began to

cough,” said Kristy France-Baldwin, program assistant for Hood Street Child Development Center. “I realized she was choking. Protocol states we start back blows. It didn’t work and she turned limp and stopped breathing.”

The back blows France-Baldwin began had little effect to dislodge the food stuck in Eliana’s airway. France-Baldwin said she became emotional out of fear and began crying. That was when Gwendolyn Jefferson, assistant director at Parent Central Services, stepped in to assist.

“Thank God she was there,” France-Baldwin said. “She kept saying, ‘You can do this.’”

Jefferson happened to be at the CDC to pick up her grand-daughter when she heard the commotion coming from another room. She stepped down the hall and saw the event unfolding

and offered words of encouragement to her co-worker.“Sometimes when you’re nervous you don’t forget (you’re

training), you just need a little help,” said Jefferson. She de-livered that help. “She knew what she needed to do, she just needed that little extra (encouragement).”

As Jefferson repeated the words “You can do this,” France-�� step of CPR to help clear the bite of strawberry from her air-way despite her emotions.

“All I could think was breath baby, breath,” France-Bald-win said. “Suddenly she woke up as if nothing had happened. I was so excited.”

NEWS

See LIFE: Page 16

Swift action saves child’s life

Photo by Alexandra Shea

U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Milford “Beags” Beagle Jr. awards the Civilian Service Commendation Medal to Kristy France-Baldwin, right, and Gwendolyn Jefferson, center, for their quick actions that saved the life of a 15-month-old girl who was choking on a piece of food at the Hood Street Child Development Center Nov. 7.


EVENTS

Fort JacksonMovie Schedule3319 Jackson Blvd. Phone: 751-7488

FRIDAY� Terminator: Dark Fate (R) 7 p.m.

SATURDAY� The Polar Express (G) 1 p.m.� Terminator: Dark Fate (R) 7 p.m.

SUNDAY� Harriet (PG-13) 2 p.m.� Terminator: Dark Fate (R) 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY� Harriet (PG-13) 2 p.m.� Terminator: Dark Fate (R) 5 p.m.

TICKETSAdult: $6 / Child (6 to 11): $4

3-D TICKETSAdult: $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

DEC. 6Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony5-7 p.m. Patriots Park. Fort Jackson will hold its annual holiday tree lighting �� environment with Soldiers, civilians and Family members and mark the beginning of the holiday season. This year’s theme is Winter Wonderland. There will be a holiday greeting, visit by Santa, holiday music, and refreshments. For more information, call 751-3647.

AG SchoolChange of Responsibility10 a.m. Soldier Support Institute Auditorium. The Adjutant General School and Adjutant General Corps is holding a change of responsibility ceremony where Command Sgt. Maj. Corey W. Gill will relinquish responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Robert H. Atkinson. For more information contact 2nd Lt. Tala Mpita via email at [email protected].

DEC. 7Jingle Bell 5K8 a.m. Semmes Lake Recreation Area. Come kick off the holiday season with the Fort Jackson community. The Jingle Bell 5K is a free family run that is open to all ages. Everyone will get bells for their �� Race day registration will open from 6:15 to 7:45 a.m. For more information, call the ��!"#�

ANNOUNCEMENTSPredator trapsThe Directorate of Emergency Services will be placing traps in hunting areas located across the main cantonment area beginning Nov. 22. Traps will be placed near Scales Avenue, Ivy Road and Hilton Field for the purpose of catching coyotes. Please keep pets away from these traps. For more information, call the Fort Jackson Chief of Police Zachary Wise at 751-7574.

Aachen Range hoursAs of Oct. 1, Aachen Range’s hours of operation are:Saturdays - 200 meter range - 8-11 a.m. Skeet/trap - 1-3 p.m.Sundays - Skeet/trap - 10 a.m. to noon 200 meter ranger - 2-4 p.m.

Moncrief Flu Clinic hours%�� &�� '�� *�� + ��9� ;�clinic is now open. It is located on the ��;�� " �� # �� &�� <�� " �� %��The clinic will be open until Dec. 18. After that date, the vaccine will be available at �� =��>�� #� ;��?�� @�Q�UV��U"�

CIF ClosuresFort Jackson’s Central Issue Facility will be closed Dec. 12 to Jan. 3 for annual inventory. Permanent party personnel who PCS, ETS or retire during this time frame will be granted appointments on a case-by-case basis. All appointments �� dates. For more information, call Helena Thorpe, Central Issue Facility Branch Chief at 751-7213.

Ammunition AmnestyFort Jackson will be holding Ammunition ��X�� Q��'��Y��"��to 2 p.m. Dec. 3-4, to allow personnel and units to turn in unauthorized military small arms ammunition and training simulators that would ordinarily lead to a serious incident or disciplinary action without fear of reprisal. The Amnesty Program is not designed to circumvent the normal turn in procedures. The purpose of the day is to allow individuals/units the opportunity to return military ammunition which has been stolen, misplaced or is erroneously in their possession. On Dec. 3, Department of Defense ID card holders can turn in ordnance near Gate 4 or on Warehouse Row near the corner of Marion Avenue and Washington Street. On Dec. 4, Fort Jackson units can turn in ordnance at the Ammunition Supply Point. Those wishing to turn in other ordnance, or for more information, contact Robert Weigand, at the Garrison ��V!#��Q�� [email protected].

Thrift Shop hoursThe Fort Jackson Thrift Shop will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Thursdays from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. and �� !a.m.- 2 p.m.

�� 10 a.m., third Tuesday of the month 4600 Strom Thurmond Blvd. The Fort Jackson Army Continuing Education System is offering Career Skills Program informational \�� %�� CSP provides Soldiers with skills and training necessary through internships, on-the-job training or job shadowing to receive job placement upon transitioning out of the military. Service members are eligible to participate during their last 180 days prior to separating or retiring. Service members currently being separating due to an MEB are eligible to enter CSP at the start of the board process. For more information, call 751-5341.

Moncrief Army Health ClinicDue to increased prescription volume as � �� ;� �� ]�� Pharmacy is increasing the turnaround time �� U��̂ �� _�� time so that current prescriptions do not run out. The Pharmacy Department apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause. For more information, contact the Moncrief ^�\ ��'��UU"��

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Place portable space heaters should be placed at least three feet from anything that can burn.

Source: www.usfa.fema.go

Directorate of Public Works

��-eas. They aren’t the right choice for every application, but they can be useful when:

� A facility with a central heating system has a localized malfunction so part of the building is not heated;

� Only a small fraction of a large facility is occupied, such as a shipping desk in an unheated warehouse.

Statistics about damage caused by space heaters in the workplace are not readily available, but public information is available on the effects of poorly utilized space heaters. Between 2005 and 2009, space heaters caused 32 percent of ��-sands of injuries and civilian deaths.

Just say no to space heaters?It would be easy to “just say no,” and totally discourage

the use of space heaters or ban them altogether, but the real-ity remains that no matter how much we tweak the HVAC systems, some areas of the workplace can be just plain cold. On top of that, some workers may have medical conditions that require extra warmth, even when the heating season temperature range is within the Army Regulation 420-1 es-tablished requirement of 68°F +/- 2°F work temperatures.

Space heaters may be permitted temporarily to be used for buildings HVAC malfunctions or personal medical con-dition, but must be used safely in the workplace. These pre-

cautionary requirements include:� The facility manager has

checked that use of the space heat-er will not cause problems with the current electrical load (espe-cially in older buildings) in the re-quired area and that the need can’t be met by adjusting the building HVAC system (after contacting the Directorate of Public Works).

� The space heater is kept away from any combustible ma-terial (refer to the space heater’s manufacturer instructions).

� The space heater is always turned off when the area being heated is not occupied.

� Nothing is ever placed on top of or touching the space heater.

� The space heater is plugged directly into a wall outlet. Do not use extension cords or power strips because of the risk of over-��

�� area to decrease, depending on where the thermostat and air returns��!��

heating.The Fire Department has set some additional

rules, including:� All heaters must be Underwriters Listed ap-

proved for their intended use.� Only electric type heaters are allowed (no gaso-

line or kerosene).� Heaters must have a tip-over automatic shut-

down feature in all directions and only placed on the "��

� Heaters must be kept at least three feet from all ��#��#��#��$�#��cans, and paper boxes.

� Heaters must be monitored when in operation and unplugged when not in use.

� Heaters must be taken out of service immedi-ately and repaired by a competent person if any part of the heater is damaged or the cord is frayed or de-fective.

� Do not use heaters in rooms that will not be continually occupied.

��%��or exit areas.

Before any space heater can be used on a tempo-rary basis, the facility manager must submit the space heater request form for approval to the Fort Jackson Energy Man-ager at 751-6192 and the Fort Jackson Fire Department at 751-1611.

Before any space heater can be used in a facility on a temporary ba-sis, the facility manager must submit the space heater request form for approval to the Fort Jack-son Energy Manager at 751-6192 and the Fort Jack-son Fire Depart-ment at 751-1611.

NEWS

Space heaters: are they more harm than good?


NEWS

By SUSAN A. MERKNERInstallation Management Command

Gen. Gus Perna, commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command, encouraged Army In-stallation Management Command leaders to “think big and get moving” on continuing improvements to Soldier and Family quality of life initiatives.

“We are here to improve life for Families,” Perna said Nov. 18 during the third-quarter major subor-dinate command update at IMCOM headquarters. IMCOM is a major subordinate command of AMC.

The goal is to create an “assignment of choice” atmosphere at all Army installations, he said.

“I want every installation to be the number one choice, and you are the group to help us get to that,” Perna said. “The key question leaders should ask themselves is, ‘Does it make Army Families happier?’”

Maj. Gen. Timothy P. McGuire, IMCOM Act-ing Commanding General, outlined recent quality

of life highlights in housing, facility investment strategy, and ways of addressing AMC focus areas ��$��

McGuire also presented the schedule at the Gar-rison Commander’s Conference, Nov. 19 in San Antonio.

Perna said he wants to hear from commanders on what changes they think are needed, and he urged IMCOM professionals to consider what is best for the Army collectively.

Paul Burk, director of IMCOM G9, briefed the �� quality of life enhancements within Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

��$��-ing readiness by providing a balanced portfolio of programs and services that support the physical, emotional, behavioral and spiritual well-being of Soldiers, civilians and their Families.

Commanding General for the U.S. Army Material Command Gen. Gus Pernia shakes hands with U.S. Army Installation Management Command’s Command Sgt. Maj. Melissa Judkins during a visit to IMCOM headquarters Nov. 18 during the third-quarter major subordinate command update.

Photo by BRITTANY NELSON, IMCOM PUBLIC AFFAIRS

AMC commander: Make every installation a #1 choice

See AMC: Page 15

Paul Burk, director of IMCOM G9, presents financial strategies for implementing quality of life enhancements within Army Family, Mo-rale, Welfare and Recreation during the third-quarter major subordi-nate command update Nov. 18 at IMCOM headquarters.

Photo by SUSAN A. MERKNER, IMCOM PUBLIC AFFAIRS


NEWS

Get StuffedStudents and their Families were invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal Nov. 22 at C.C. Pinckney Elementary School. Above, Sgt. 1st Class Arturo Valdez, 165th Infantry Regiment, talks with his daughter Annelise and her friend Khylie Rivas. Left, a cafeteria worker serves Faith Latorre her Thanksgiving meal. Right, Capt. Aaron Rider, commander of the 17th Military Police Detachment hands a piece of pumpkin bread to Faith Latorre to enjoy as a dessert with her Thanksgiving meal.

�� ALEXANDRA SHEA


NEWS

ADDRESSES ANDPHONE 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

CATHOLICSunday� 7:30 a.m., Confessions, Solomon Center� 8 a.m., Mass, Solomon Center� 9:30 a.m., Mass, Main Post Chapel

Wednesday� 7 p.m., Rosary, Main Post Chapel� 7:30 p.m., RCIA/Adult Inquiry (Sept.-May) Main Post Chapel

Monday through Thursday, First Friday8 a.m., Mass, SSI Chapel

CHURCH OF CHRISTSunday10:30 a.m., Worship Service,Magruder Chapel

JEWISHSunday� 9:15 a.m., Worship, Anderson Street Chapel� 10:15 a.m., Fellowship, Anderson Street Chapel

LATTER-DAY SAINTSSunday10:30 a.m., Worship Service, Anderson Street Chapel

Wednesday

� 3 p.m.,Family Social, Anderson Chapel� 6:30 p.m., Scripture Study, Anderson Chapel

ISLAMICFriday12:45 p.m., Jumah Services, Main Post Chapel

Sunday8 a.m., Islamic Studies, Main Post Chapel

PAGANSunday11 a.m., Pagan Circle Sacred Well Congregation Worship and Study, Solomon Center

HISPANIC PROTESTANTSunday9 a.m., Worship Service,Magruder Chapel

PROTESTANTSunday� 8 a.m., Worship Service, Main Post Chapel� 8:30 a.m., Anglican/Liturgical, Lightning Chapel� 9 a.m., Worship Service, McCrady Chapel (SCARNG)� 9:15 a.m., Adult Bible Study, Main Post

Chapel� 9:30 a.m., Sunday School, Main Post Chapel� 9:45 a.m., Gospel Worship Service, Daniel Circle Chapel� 11 a.m., Worship Service, Main Post Chapel� 11 a.m., Chapel Next, Lightning Chapel

Monday� 7 p.m., Women’s Bible Study, Main Post 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� Noon, Bible Study, Daniel Circle Chapel� Noon, Bible Study, Executive Conference Room, Post Headquarters

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

SecArmy looks toward FY21 budget as continuing resolution impacts prioritiesBy DEVON L. SUITSArmy News Service

As Congress passed another continuing resolu-tion Nov. 21 to keep the federal government open until Dec. 20, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. Mc-Carthy said the lack of long-term funding is hav-ing a detrimental impact on operations, readiness, maintenance and modernization.

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Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy speaks at the American Enterprise Institute’s think tank in Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Con-gress passed another continuing resolution that day to fund the government until Dec. 20 and McCarthy said the lack of long-term funding could have a detrimental impact on operations, readiness, maintenance and modernization.

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He presented data on installation quality of life assessments; spouse employment opportunities and other programs.

Perna praised IMCOM’s efforts to date and discussed the way ahead.

“Our ability to present the data is our key to success, something peo-ple can understand,” Perna said. “We need to have clarity on each garrison, and we need to be graphic so senior leaders can understand the options available to them.”

Other topics addressed at the quarterly update were base opera-tions and services in support of Army priorities, such as housing, historic homes and the barracks management program. Topics also included pro-viding easier base access for Gold Star Families, honorably discharged veterans, and development of the Digital Garrison mobile app.

Perna encouraged IMCOM pro-fessionals to change the business model to sustain the Army’s good work.

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Bolton explained she, along with fellow CDC staff, watched the closed-circuit televi-sion surveillance footage of the event to see how France-Baldwin and Jefferson handled the situation. The footage was used as real-time example of what could occur during a normal day on the job and reinforce the im-��they receive.

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Mullins and the rest of his band mates played several songs through-out the event along with several choir and a capella groups, bands and hand bell team to set the musical ambiance during the lighting of the tree.

Children and adults danced and sang along to the carols as they were played. Even furry family members were invited to take part in the fes-tivities. One young husky dog even joined in on a round of “Deck the Halls,” leaving those nearest with a smile and chuckle.

Hot cocoa and coffee were served to attendees to help stave off the eve-ning chill as early arrivers hunted down choice places around the State House’s front lawn to set up chairs and blankets to relax and enjoy the show with their families. Some even dressed for the occasion by wearing their ugliest sweaters, reindeer antlers and Santa hats.

Attendees waited in anticipation as Gov. McMaster and his wife Peggy approached the podium to light the tree.

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The McMasters and Nichols led a countdown from 10, everyone in at-tendance turned to watch roughly a million lights on the tree lite up. The 50-foot-tall tree can be seen for sev-eral blocks down the streets leading to the State House and illuminate the monuments standing nearby.

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“If you missed it, you missed it,” Mullins said. “Next year don’t miss it.”

For those who did miss the event, the 53rd Annual Governor’s Caro-lighting can be watched on YouTube and photos can be found using #gov-ernorscarolighting on social media sites.

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According to Mitchell, all Soldiers are eligible to try out for the ESB except for those in military occupational specialties of 68W (combat medic specialist), 18 series (Special Forces) and 11 series (infantry). This badge is meant to raise the bar and standards for Soldiers.

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Family HourStudents and their Families gather at Pierce Terrace Elementary School to enjoy a Thanksgiving style meal together. While meals were offered to parents, some brought bagged lunches to the school and enjoyed lunch with their children and friends. The meal also offered Families a chance to enjoy quality time together as the holiday season ramps up and life can become busy and hectic with fall sports, after school activities and holiday travel.

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