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WEEKEND WEATHER BRIEF

FridayMostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Highs in the mid 60s to upper 70s. Lows in the lower 50s. Lights winds.

SaturdayMostly cloudy.Highs in the mid 70s.Lows in the mid 50s. Mostly cloudy at night.

SundayMostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs around 70.Lows in the mid 50s.

Army assess impacts of possible force reductions

Col. Adam Lange, deputy commanding officer, United States Army Alaska, leads the traditional toast to the state of Alaska with the more than 200 Soldiers and Family members at-tending the U.S. Army Alaska’s celebration of the Army’s 239th Birthday at the Captain Cook hotel in downtown, An-chorage, June 20. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Trish McMurphy, U.S. Army Alaska PAO)

Staff Sgt. Trish McMurphy,USARAK Public Affairs

Before the American col-onies even made their dec-laration of independence, the Second Continental Congress gathered together in Philadelphia 239 years ago to formally create a standing Army.

Many decades later, generations of foresighted Army leaders slowly trans-formed the Army into the modern professional entity of which we are members today.

Now the Army is more than 530,000 Soldiers strong, made up of valiant men and women from all walks of life, who dedicate themselves to the service of their Nation.

“From the revolution-ary war to the global war on terror, our Soldiers re-main Army strong, with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs,” said Hazen Baron, master of ceremonies for the U.S. Army Alaska’s Army Birth-day Ball. “Willingness to sacrifice to build a better future for others, both here and abroad and to preserve our way of life is without a doubt, the strength of our nation.”

“This 239th birthday commemorates America’s Army, Soldiers, families and

Sgt. 1st Class Crista Mack,USARPAC PAO

Top U.S. Army Soldiers and non-commissioned officers from across the Pacific joined in Hawaii, June 9 through 13 to compete at the 2014 U.S. Army Pacific War-rior Challenge in hopes of earning

the title of USARPAC NCO and Soldier of the Year.

Participants were each selected amongst their peers throughout the Pacific region and were winners at their own local levels of competition.

USARPAC’s NCO of the Year is Staff Sgt. Adam White, Headquar-ters and Headquarters Company,

1-501 Infantry (Airborne), 4th Bri-gade 25th Inf. Div., Fort Richard-son. It’s the second year in a row a United States Army Alaska NCO has won at this level. The Soldier of the year is Spc. Thomas Boyd, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 500th Military Intel-ligence Brigade.

U.S. Army Alaska celebrates 239 years of history at Army Birthday Ball

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USARPAC announces NCO and Soldier of the Year

Staff Sgt. Adam White, a scout team leader, headquarters and headquarters company, 1-501 Infantry (Airborne), 4th Brigade 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, is pictured here during the 2014 USARPAC Best Warrior Challenge at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. It is the second year in a row a United States Army Alaska Soldier has won the com-petition. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Crista Mack, USARPAC PAO)

“This competition is a lot about be-ing a good all-around Soldier, meaning that it makes you have to look out-side of your specific job,” said White. “Warrior Challenge is about being well rounded and being resilient.”

The four day competition tested Army knowledge, physical and mental stamina. Competitors faced an Army Physical Fitness Test, a written test and essay, a formal command sergeant major board, a rifle qualification and reflexive fire range, maneuvering a daytime land navigation course, night urban orienteering course and two mystery events.

“I was impressed with the level of competition this year,” said Sgt. Maj. Thomas Sparks, USARPAC Plans and Training senior enlisted advisor. “All the participants came here motivat-ed, ready to win and each represented their units proudly. The competition was very close right up to the final event which shows the professionalism and ability of our NCOs and Soldiers. The NCO and Soldier that won earned it and will move on to proudly repre-sent USARPAC at the next level.”

White and Boyd will represent US-ARPAC at the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition in Washing-ton D.C. in October 2014.

“It’s a great deal of honor to be named the best Soldier in the Pacif-ic and great opportunity to go on and compete at the Department of the Army level and bring the training that I will get from being in this competi-tion and help bring that back to my unit,” said Boyd.

To see photos, video and learn more about the 2014 USARPAC War-rior Challenge, visit the official web-site at www.usarpac.army.mil/wc14.

Fort Wainwright kiddos enjoy fun in land of Midnight SunMichael Campbell, School Liaison Officer,DFMWR

The Child Development Center celebrated summer solstice with a “Midnight Sun Run” fitness activity June 20.

The Child Development Center offers full-day and part-day programs for children six-weeks through five-years old. A developmentally ap-propriate curriculum for young children is planned by the teachers with at-tention to the different needs, interests and de-velopmental levels of those individual children.

The CDC is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Pro-

grams, which is a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC is a civil-ian, membership-support-ed organization committed to fostering the growth and development of children from birth through eight-years old. Early childhood programs accredited by NAEYC have voluntarily undergone a comprehen-sive process of internal self study, invited external pro-fessional review to verify compliance with the Crite-ria for High Quality Early Childhood Programs. CDC features trained teachers, balanced meals and age-ap-propriate, developmental educational activities.

For more information call 353-7133.

Jamie Banaszewski, CYS Services Child Youth Program Assistant, cheers for Mason, 2, son of Mary and Staff Sgt. Brandon Hiller, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division as he participated in the CDC “Midnight Sun Run” June 20. (Photo by Michael Campbell, DFMWR)

Current budgetary projections require the U.S. Department of the Army to analyze the reduction of Active Component end strengths and the

impacts of a potential reduction of an additional Soldiers and associated reductions in Army civilians, down to an Active Component end-strength

of 420,000. These reductions are necessary to achieve savings re-quired by the Budget Control Act of 2011.

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Garrison CommanderCol. S. C. Zemp

U.S. Army GarrisonFort Wainwright Deputy PAO

Brian SchlumbohmEditor

Allen ShawContributors

Michael Campbell, School Liaison Officer

Staff Sgt. Mylinda DuRousseau,

1-25th SBCT Public Affairs

Staff Sgt. Trish McMurphy,

United States Army Alaska PAO

Sarah Chapman,

USAG Fort Wainwright, Fire Department

The ALASKA POST is authorized by Army Regulation 360-1 and is published by the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Army, and is under exclusive written contract. Contents of the ALASKA POST are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the Department of the Army. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the U.S. Army Garrison Ft. Wainwright Public Affairs Office. The ALASKA POST welcomes responsible comments from its readers and will publish letters, articles or photos submitted at least one week prior to the next publication. The ALASKA POST reserves the right to edit or reject submissions. All submitted material will become official Army property unless otherwise indicated. To advertise call (907) 459-7548 Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The Editorial office is located on Ft. Wainwright in Building 1047 #1; Mailing address is Public Affairs Office, 1060 Gaffney Road, 5900, Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703. Call 353-6779 or 353-6701, or send emails to pao.fwa@us.army.mil

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United States Army Alaska, commanding general, Maj. Gen. Michael Shields (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Gardner (far right) along with Staff Sgt. Adam White, USARAK non-commissioned officer of the year and Pfc. Bryant Sheehy, USARAK Soldier of the year, prepare to cut an Army birthday cake during a celebration commemorating the Army’s 239th birthday. The event was at the Captain Cook hotel in downtown Anchorage, June 20. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Trish McMurphy, USARAK PAO)

Sarah Chapman,Fort WainwrightFire Department

Wildfires in Alaska burn hundreds of thousands of acres every year. The Alas-ka Interagency Coordina-tion Center reports that there have been 270 fires at 223.797 acres in the state. Human-related activity continues as the main cause of the fires.

The U.S Fire Adminis-tration recommends creat-ing a 30 to 100-foot safety zone around your home. Within this area you can reduce potential exposures to flames and radiant heat. Rake leaves, dead limbs and twigs, clear all flam-mable vegetation from the area. Stack firewood at least 100 feet away and uphill from your home. Regularly dispose of news-papers and rubbish at an approved site.

To protect your home

regularly clean the roof and gutters. Inspect chimneys at least twice a year and clean them at least annually. In-stall a dual-sensor smoke alarm on each level of your home and in bedrooms. Teach each family member how to use a fire extinguish-er (ABC type) and show them where it is kept. Post emergency telephone num-bers in the home.

If you are warned that a wildfire is threatening your area, follow the instructions of local officials. If advised to evacuate, do so immediate-ly. Plan escape routes away from your home in advance. You can assemble a disaster supplies kit in advance with the items you may need if advised to evacuate.

Include in your supplies:- A three-day supply of wa-ter (one gallon per person per day) and food that won’t spoil.- One change of clothing and footwear per person

and one blanket or sleeping bag per person.- A first aid kit that includes your family’s prescription medications.- Emergency tools including a battery-powered radio, flashlight, and plenty of ex-tra batteries.- An extra set of car keys and a credit card, cash, or traveler’s checks.- Sanitation supplies.- Special items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members.- An extra pair of eye-glass-es.- Keep important family doc-uments in a waterproof con-tainer. Assemble a smaller version of your kit to keep in the trunk of your car.

People are the cause of most wildfire. You can help prevent wildfires and help protect your family and home. Please report hazard-ous conditions that could cause a wildfire. Teach chil-dren about fire safety and

civilians, who are achieving a level of excellence that is tru-ly Army strong,” he said.

The evening began with ceremonial toasts by the

leadership from each major command, followed by the traditional cake cutting per-formed by U.S. Army Alas-ka’s Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Michael Shields and Command Sgt. Maj. Ter-

Alaska Governor Sean Parnell (right) thanked Staff Sgt. Cory Alkire, 2nd Engineer Battalion for his service, while celebrating the Army’s 239th birthday in the traditional fashion of a formal ceremony with toasts, dining, dancing and cake at the Captain Cook hotel in Anchorage, June 20. Before the American colo-nies even made their declaration of independence the Second Continental Congress gathered together in Philadelphia 239 years ago to formally create a standing Army. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Trish McMurphy, USARAK PAO)

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Birthday: Toasts, cake cutting, Governor speaks

keep all matches and lighters out of their reach. Fireworks and open flames such as pit fires are not authorized on Fort Wainwright without a permit.

For additional information and more tips you can visit the U.S. Fire Administration website or contact the Fort Wainwright Fire Prevention Office at 353-9140.

ry Gardner along with U.S. Army Alaska Non-commis-sioned Officer of the Year, Staff Sgt. Adam White and U.S. Army Alaska Soldier of the Year Pfc. Bryant Sheehy.

After dinner, Shields in-troduced the guest speaker, the Honorable Sean Parnell, Alaska state governor.

“My father was a young enlisted guy when he got the assignment to come to An-chorage, AL - that is what the orders said - and he told his mom he was going to Al-

abama. He gets on the plane in southern California and gets off in Fort Lewis, Wash., and realizes he went North instead of East, so he called home and a said ‘please send whatever gloves you can find, I need winter gear,’” said Parnell.

“The bottom line is, his two years of service here opened his eyes to the op-portunity Alaska could be for him and later his fam-ily,” he said. “This land of opportunity is for you. Alas-

ka wants Army strong, arc-tic warriors. When you are done (with your service), you please come back - we want people like you.”

Parnell closed with thanking the servicemen and women for their service and assured them that they would always have a home, here, in Alaska.

The evening capped off with the retirement the colors and guests hitting the dance floor for a night of dancing and meeting new friends.

Preventing wildfires is everyone’s responsibility

In wooded areas around buildings these Soldiers reduce po-tential exposures to flames and radiant heat by raking leaves, removing dead limbs and twigs, and clearing all flammable veg-etation from the area. (Courtesy photo)

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Lt. Gen. David Halverson, Commander, U.S. Army Installation Management Command and Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management

Let’s talk about custom-er service. It is about the Golden Rule – “Do unto oth-ers as you would have them do unto you” and you must love Soldiers and Families.

Members of the Instal-lation Management Com-mand must understand their role in delivering cus-tomer service to Soldiers, Army civilians, wounded warriors, retirees and their Families and survivors. The IMCOM team builds a ready and resilient Army. We take care of people and make them self-reliant.

Soldiers, Family mem-bers, Army civilians, wounded warriors, retirees and survivors depend on the Army and the IMCOM team to enable them through in-stallation services. Soldiers are committed to the Army profession and expect oth-ers in the Army to be as pas-sionate about the mission as they are.

The Army has made a promise to champion Sol-diers, civilians and Fami-lies. Everyone on the instal-lation management team helps fulfill this promise and delivers to standards.

As the commander of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command and the Army’s assistant chief of staff for installation management, I want to en-sure we set the example and that we deliver installation services to established stan-dards.

Installations provide the structure, the foundation, the platform of readiness and resilience. We support the Army. Therefore, we serve people. We are The Army’s Home.

The Army is about peo-ple. As Gen.Ray Odierno, Army Chief of Staff, says, “The strength of the nation is the Army. The strength of the Army is the Soldier. The strength of the Soldier is the Family. That’s what makes us Army Strong!”

We make the Army Strong. Being the Army’s Home means striving to provide the utmost in cus-tomer service to Soldiers, Family members, Army ci-vilians, veterans and survi-vors of the fallen - the en-tire Army community.

You also are part of the great Army community. Your wellbeing and profes-sional development helps us provide even better cus-tomer service. Seek ways to improve your skills through education and training.

Develop your subordi-

nates so they are empow-ered for greater responsi-bility. The vision for Army Leader Development Strat-egy is to development com-petent and committed lead-ers of character with skills and attributes necessary to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Make yourself Ready and Resilient and “Fit to Fight” by being morally, physical-ly and mentally healthy. Strive to achieve balance at work, with your family and in the community. This will help you understand who our customers really are and what they value.

Our customers are par-amount. We need to listen when our customers speak. The breadth and depth of the services we provide is complex; it is our role to coordinate, anticipate and verify customer needs. Gar-rison leaders need to leave their egos at the door and listen with grace — and the Soldiers and civilians of their garrison teams should follow their example and do the same.

IMCOM has developed a culture of treating people with dignity and respect. A person who comes to one of our garrisons should walk away satisfied and with a sense of having received fair and courteous treatment.

We must continue this

hallmark of our customers’ experiences. We should al-ways have the attitude of expectancy — expecting to be the person who makes someone’s day better. Keep in mind who we serve.

Positive attitudes go a long way toward enhancing customer relations. People who enjoy their jobs —from checking a toddler into a childcare center for the first time to discussing funding priorities with the senior commanders — enhance customer satisfaction.

The senior commanders on our installations depend on the IMCOM team to pro-vide services and programs tailored to support their particular readiness needs. We are all on the same team and our priorities are nest-ed with those of senior com-manders.

IMCOM’s chapter of the Army story is where read-iness and resilience cross from buzzwords to practice.

Follow through with deeds instead of words alone. “Do-oah!” accom-plishes more than “Hooah!” If we disappoint someone, explain why and ensure it is not because of a broken commitment. We must be adaptable and agile — our ability is a measure of orga-nizational success.

Members of the IMCOM team are vital to how the

Customer service: IMCOM’s attitude

Army lives, works, trains and plays. Whether it’s an intramu-ral softball tournament, a fresh coat of paint for a barracks, or a range ready for realistic train-ing, the quality of your work shows our customers we care about them, and their missions and their quality of life.

It’s what we mean by our vi-sion: Ready and Resilient Army: Providing Soldiers, Families and civilians a quality of life com-mensurate with the quality of their service.

The Army is about values. Live Army Values daily. Use Army Values to guide you for the best customer service on your installation. The Army is count-ing on you.

Army Strong!

Lt. Gen. David Halverson

1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division: Hooah!

RIght - Col. Donn Hill, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Divi-sion incoming commanding officer, receives the Brigade Colors from Maj. General Michael Shields, U.S. Army Alaska commanding general, during a change of command ceremony on Fort Wainwright June 19. During the ceremony Hill assumed command of 1-25 SBCT from Col. Brian J. Reed. Hill has over 20 years experience in the Army with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and comes to Alaska from the Army War College. Reed will leave Alaska and head to Tampa Bay, Fla. To serve as the U.S. Central Command’s Director of the Commander’s Action Group. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Mylinda DuRousseau, 1-25 SBCT PAO)

Above - Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division fired a M8 75mm Pack Howit-zer to signal the start of the 32nd annual Midnight Sun Run at the University of Alaska Fairbanks June 21. Even with the threat of rain the 10 kilometer run attracted more than 2,000 people this year. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Mylinda DuRousseau, 1-25 SBCT PAO)

Col. Brian J. Reed, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division commanding officer, leads more than 3,000 Soldiers from the brigade on a more than six-mile run around Ladd Army Airfield on Fort Wainwright, June 17. Reed addressed the Soldiers amidst a steady rainfall just prior to the run and told them how much the brigade means to him. Reed transferred command of 1-25 SBCT to Col. Donn Hill during a ceremony June 18. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Mylin-da DuRousseau, 1-25 SBCT PAO)

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The Fort Wainwright Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division staff, along with their counter-parts from the Don-nelly Training Area office climbed Donnelly Dome, June 20, as part of their annual summer picnic which included a BBQ at the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Hangar afterwards with mem-bers of the DTA Range Control and Integrated Training Area Manage-ment crews.

Although the days prior to the hike were filled with torrential downpours all around Interior Alaska, the

team proceeded on and was met with sunshine, calm winds and few mosquitoes. The team started the hike from the Dome Road trail-head and reached the top in one-and-a-half hours. At 3,910 feet high, Donnelly Dome is the prominent fea-ture of the Delta Junc-tion area and has been used for generations by Upper Tanana Alaska Native people as a land-mark of reference and means of orientation, as well as a lookout for game hunting.

The view from the top offers breathtak-ing views of the Alaska Range, Delta River and Donnelly Flats. Donnel-ly Dome is open to the public for recreation but

a Recreational Access Permit is required and users must check into USARTAK prior to en-tering the training area. Recreational Access Per-mits are free and can be acquired either online at the Fort Wainwright DPW Environmental Division, Building 3023; or the Fort Wainwright and Fort Greely Visitor Centers.

Donnelly Dome has a long and rich history. Users should take care to use the trail in order to have a small impact on the Dome and leave any artifacts in place. If users encounter ar-tifacts, it is requested that they be reported to the DPW Environmen-tal Division Archaeolo-gist, (907) 361-9405.

DPW Environmental Division hikes Donnelly Dome

Members of the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division staff climbed to the summit of Donnelly Dome June 20. The hike was part of their annual summer picnic. (Photo by Brian Adams, DPW ENV)

With expansive views of the Delta River and Donnelly Flats, hikers John Had-dix and Sarah Runck make their way down Donnelly Dome. (Photo by Brian Adams, DPW ENV)

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Friday – 27thNEW PARENT’S SUPPORT PROGRAM: INFANT MASSAGE, 10 to 11 a.m., ACS building 3401 Room 242. Call 353-7515.

YOUTH CLIMBING TEAM, 4 to 6 p.m., Outdoor Recreation Center, building 4050. Fee: $35. Call 361-6349.

COSMIC BOWLING, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, building 3702. Call 353-4137

Saturday – 28thB.O.S.S. GRANITE TORS 2-DAY TRIP, Cost is $10. Call 353-7648.

INSANITY CLASS, 9:15 a.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Cost is $5. Call 353-7223.

COLLEGE GLACIER OVERNIGHT TRIP, 7 a.m. departure, Outdoor Recreation Center, building 4050. Cost is $80. Call 361-6349

GROUP CYCLING, 10 to 11 a.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

ZUMBA, 11 a.m. to noon, Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

STOMP OUT BOREDOM-5K RUN/WALK AND BBQ, 2 p.m., Youth Center, building 4109. Call 361-5437.

ROCK AND BOWL SATURDAY NIGHTS, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, build-ing 3702. Call 353-2654.

Sunday – 29thB.O.S.S. SEWARD FISHING 4 DAY TRIP, Call 353-7648.

Monday – 30th GROUP CYCLING CLASS, noon to 1 p.m., Phys-ical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

INSANITY CLASS, 5 p.m., Physical Fitness Cen-ter, building 3709. Cost is $5. Call 353-7223.

Tuesday – 1stFAME FITNESS SESSIONS, Tuesday, Wednes-day and Thursday, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3452. Child care sessions begin 15 minutes prior to Fame Fitness times and are $35 per month, per child, per session. Pre-registration begins the 20th of the month prior to the next month’s sessions. Call 353-7713 to register your child.

GROUP CYCLING, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

ROMP AND STOMP PLAY MORNING, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Last Frontier Community Activity Cen-ter, building 1044, call 353-7755.

VA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EM-PLOYMENT OVERVIEW, 10 to 11 a.m., Soldier and Family Assistance Center, building 3414. Call 353-5878.

HOUR OF POWER: GROUP STRENGTH CLASS GROUP STRENGTH EXERCISE CLASS, noon to 12:45 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

REGISTRATION DUE FOR PARENT’S TIME: NIGHT OUT, 5:45 to 8:45 p.m., Cost is $15 per child. Child Development Center I, building 4024. Call 361-4190.

Wednesday – 2ndSAC FAMILY FUN DAY AND BBQ, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for parents and children in grades K to 6, en-rolled in the SAC Summer Program. School Age Center, building 4166. Call 353-7713.

PAWS TO READ SUMMER READING PRO-GRAM EVENT, 1 to 2:30 p.m., for children ages 4 to 14, post library, building 3700. Call 353-2642.

Thursday - 3rdTRAINING HOLIDAY

CHULITNA RIVER RAFT ADVENTURE, All Day Event, Outdoor Recreation Center, building 4050. Cost is $150. Call 361-6349.

GROUP CYCLING CLASS, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

BABY SIGNS: SIGN, SING, AND PLAY CLASS-ES, 9 to 9:30 a.m., Last Frontier Community Activ-ity Center, building 1044. No cost. Call 353-7372.

FAME FITNESS SESSIONS, Tuesday, Wednes-day and Thursday, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., Melaven Fitness Center, building 3452. Child care sessions begin 15 minutes prior to Fame Fitness times and are $35 per month, per child, per session. Pre-registration begins the 20th of the month prior to the next month’s sessions. Call 353-7713 to register your child.

ROMP AND STOMP PLAYGROUP, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044. No cost. Call 353-7372.

HOUR OF POWER GROUP STRENGTH CLASS, noon to 12:45 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, build-ing 3709. Call 353-7223.

INTRO BELAY/CLIMBING CLASS, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Outdoor Recreation Center, building 4050. No fee. Call 361-6349.

ZUMBA, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Physical Fitness Cen-ter, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

Friday - 4th FEDERAL HOLIDAY

ALL MWR FACILITIES CLOSED EXCEPT:Chena Bend Golf Course, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.Physical Fitness Center, open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Warrior Zone, open 4 to 11 p.m.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE GOLF TOURNAMENT, 2-Person Teams Scramble, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Che-na Bend Golf Course. Call 353-6223 for more in-formation.

Saturday – 5thBOATER SAFETY COURSE, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., Outdoor Recreation, building 4050, Call 361-6349.

ZUMBA, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Physical Fitness Center, building 3709. Call 353-7223.

SATURDAY FIVE STAND, noon to 5 p.m., Fischer Skeet Range, building 1171. Call 353-7869.

SKIES SNEAK PEEK, noon to 3 p.m., building 3727, Neely Road. Call 353-7713.

WARRIOR ZONE MONTHLY POOL TOURNA-MENT, Single elimination tournament. Sign up 6 p.m. to 6:50 p.m., Must be 18 or older and a DoD card holder. Warrior Zone, building 3205, Santiago Ave. Call: 353-1087.

Sunday – 6th ATV SAFETY COURSE, 1 p.m., Outdoor Recre-ation, building 4050. The class is free. Call 361-6349 to register.

WINTERIZE CLINIC, 3 to 6 p.m., Auto Skills, build-ing 3730. Call: 353-7436.

SATURDAY FIVE STAND, noon to 5 p.m., Fischer Skeet Range, building 1171, Call 353-7274.

ATV SAFETY COURSE, 1 to 5 p.m., Outdoor Rec-reation, building 4050. Call 361-6349 for more in-formation.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Supplemental Programmatic Environ-mental Assessment for Army 2020 Force Struc-ture Realignment and Draft Finding of No Sig-nificant Impact (FNSI) are available for review and comment.

The Army’s proposed action is to reduce the Army’s Active Component end-strength from 562,000, as of the end of fiscal year 2012, to 420,000. Installations that were included in the SPEA are those that could experience a change in Soldiers and civilians that exceeds 1,000 personnel. Fort Wainwright was one of the 30 analyzed in the SPEA. No significant environ-mental impacts are anticipated as a result of im-plementing Army 2020 alternatives, though so-cioeconomic impacts at most installations could be significant.

Alternatives considered in the SPEA evaluate the greatest force reduction scenarios that could occur as a result of Army force drawdown. Final decisions as to which installations will see reduc-tions or unit realignments have not been made.

All interested members of the public, feder-ally recognized Indian Tribes, Native Alaskans, Native Hawaiian groups, federal, state, and lo-cal agencies are invited to review and provide comments. A copy of the SPEA and Draft FNSI is available at: http://aec.army.mil/Services/Support/NEPA/Documents.aspx and in the fol-lowing local libraries Noel Wien Public Library in Fairbanks and the Delta Community Library in Delta Junction.

The Army will accept comments until August 25. Please submit written comments or addi-tional information to: U.S. Army Environmental Command, ATTN: SPEA Public Comments, 2450 Connell Road (Building 2264), Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7664; or by email to usarmy.jbsa.aec.nepa@mail.mil .

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Physical Fitness Center (PFC)Summer Hours of Operation Phone: 353 - 7223

Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Weekends: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Melaven Fitness CenterSummer Hours of Operation Phone: 353 - 1994

Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED

Melaven Swim CenterSummer Hours of Operation Phone: 353 - 1995

Tuesday - Friday PT: 5:30 to 8 a.m. Lap Swim and Swim Lessons: 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

Open Swim: 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday Lap Swim: 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Saturday Open Swim: 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Sunday and Monday: CLOSED

Fort Wainwright’s Gym Hours

In brief5K RUN/WALK

The 2nd Annual Stomp Out Boredom, 5K Run/Walk is slated for Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. at the Youth Center building 4109. Registration is the day of the event. After, stay for the barbeque. For more information call 361-5437.

DRAGONFLY DAYThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Friends of

Alaska National Wildlife Refuges and other part-ners are hosting the 5th Annual Dragonfly Day at the Chena Lake Recreation Area, Swim Beach Pavilion, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Crafts, face painting and other activities for kids of all ages. Special price for active military, $1 per vehicle, with ID. For more information call (907) 456-0213.

ROAD CLOSURESDue to construction and increased safety con-

cerns, Luzon Avenue, between Montgomery and MacArthur Roads is now off limits as a physical training route.

The South Gate Road, ending at Alder Ave-nue is closed for construction whihc is expected to last until the end of this June. Local traffic to buildings only accessible via the South Gate Road will be made available to the fullest extent pos-sible. Other unit buildings can be accessed thru alternate routes such as; Alder, Santiago, Ile de France, Mihiel, Luzon, and Chippewa Avenues.

LEVY BRIEFReady to PCS? Make sure to attend the next

Levy brief this Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m., at the Last Frontier Community Activity Center, building 1044.

Levy briefs are for Soldiers and Family mem-bers with approaching Permanent Change of Sta-tion (PCS) moves. Organizations such as; Military Personnel Division (MPD), Finance, Transpor-tation, Central Issue Facility (CIF), Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Housing and Army Community Service (ACS) staffs provide information on the requirements that need to take place prior to transitioning out of Fort Wain-wright. Regularly scheduled briefs take place the first Thursday of each month. This is a manda-tory brief that assists Soldiers and Family mem-bers with a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move. Active duty Soldiers and Family Members who have been notified that they are on assign-ment should attend this briefing. Orders are not required. Briefings cover: Travel expenses, bud-get planning, shipping household goods, shipping and driving vehicles, route planning, TA-50 turn-in procedures, clearing living quarters, Alaska Marine ferry information and more. For informa-tion, call 353-7908.

FORT WAINWRIGHT HIRING

Looking for a summer job or maybe even a full-time job? Go to and find out how many different career opportunities there are here at Fort Wain-wright, Alaska.

SWING AWAYThe Chena Bend Golf Course and Driving

Range on Fort Wainwright is open for use. Sum-mer hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends. More than usual rainfall has changed recent hours of operations for the golf course, for up-to-date information call 353-6223. And remember you do need a pass from the visitor’s center in order to enter the post.

RECREATION PASSFor summer recreation on U.S. Army training

lands this year, be sure to get your Recreation Access Permit Card or RAP card. This required, but free recreational pass is provided by both Fort Greely and Fort Wainwright, allowing access to certain military lands for general outdoor rec-reation such as fishing, hunting, hiking and all terrain vehicle use. For more information go on-line at https://usartrak.isportsman.net/ or call the Natural Resources offices of Fort Wainwright at 361-9686, or Fort Greely at (907) 873-4381.

YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATIONUp and coming youth sports registration cutoff

dates: Youth Boot Camp and Softball Camp, June 30. Register at Child, Youth and School Services’ Parent Central Services, building 1049, suite 2. You will need a full CYSS registration on file and

current sports physical that is current through the entire sports season. For a full CYSS Regis-tration, please bring: current shot record, DoD ID card, three emergency contacts and a current sports physical. For more information call 353-7713.

Fort Wainwright

ReligiousServices

Ongoing Chapel Services

Catholic Mass -Sundays at 9 a.m., at Northern Lights Chapel, building

3430.

Protestant Service -Sundays at 11:30

a.m., at the Northern Lights Chapel

Protestant Contact:CH (Maj.) Mike

Keifman, 353-2088. Northern Lights

Chapel.Email: michael.

r.keifman.mil@mail.mil

Participate in the PAC

Staff Sgt. Kylie Munoz (left to right), MEDDAC-Alaska representing FCC presents information at the CYS Services Parent Advisory Council June 20 while PAC Board President, Staff Sgt. Holly Craighead, MEDDAC-Alaska, listens. Parents can provide input concerning administrative policies and develop-mental programming by participating in PAC, which consists of Program Administrators, parents, management staff and caregivers/providers. If you are interested in participating, please attend the next meeting, July 18, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Youth Center, Building. (Michael Campbell, DFM-WR) For more information call 353-7713.

Grilling safety makes the meal

On those nice sunny days when you bust out the barbecue, make sure it’s “Safety First.” Propane, pellet and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors. The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under the eaves or overhanging branches. Keep children and pets away from the grill area. Keep your grill clean by removing grease and fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill. Never leave your grill unattended and never use lighter fluid on hot coals. Report any emergency to 9-1-1 or for more information call, 353-9140. (Courtesy photo)

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