HONORING MILITARY FAMILIES WHO LOST LOVED ONES - P6 … · Command Sgt. Maj. Bernadette Phillips will relinquish responsibility of the 369th Adjutant General Battalion in a change

PLANNING FOR

DISASTER

HONORING MILITARY FAMILIES WHO LOST

LOVED ONES - P6

FORT JACKSON’S BRANDING GETS

A MAKEOVER - P9

EXERCISE TESTS FORT JACKSON’S FORCE PROTECTION MEASURES – P3

POST TURNS OUT FOR BREAST CANCER

AWARENESS AEROBATHON – P4

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TODAYASIST WorkshopThe ASIST Workshop has been rescheduled from Sept. 21-22 to 28-29. The class will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the 81st RSC Building Number 1525. For more information contact Aljournal Franklin, Fort Jackson Suicide Prevention Coordinator at 751-2915 or via email at [email protected].

TOMORROWSmall Business 5-week course9 a.m. - noon Army Community Service center, 9810 Lee Rd. Army Community �� course starting Sept. 29. Attendees will learn how to start up and run a small business. The course dates are Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27. For more information contact Barbara Martin at 751-5452 or via email at [email protected].

Commanding General’s Quarterly Golf TournamentNoon, Fort Jackson Golf Club. Limited to 128 players. Awards for “Closest to the Pins,” “Long Drive,” and more. A box lunch will be provided to all participants. For more information, visit https://jackson.armymwr.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY2017 Women’s Club ChampionshipTee times begin at 9 a.m. both days of the event at the Fort Jackson Golf Club. Entry fee is $35 and includes daily user fees, lunch following Sunday’s round and prizes. For more information, call 787-4437.

MONDAYDomestic Violence Candlelight Vigil11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Post Chapel. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join Army Community Service �� for a Candlelight Vigil to remember victims of domestic violence and honor survivors and their families. For more information call 751-5256.

TUESDAYStory Time at the Library11:30 a.m.-noon, Thomas Lee Hall Library. Story Time at the Library is headed to bed this week. Join us as we read bedtime stories, sing a goodnight song, and create a bedtime craft.

OCT. 5369th AG Bn. Change of ResponsibilityCommand Sgt. Maj. Bernadette Phillips will relinquish responsibility of the 369th

Adjutant General Battalion in a change of responsibility ceremony 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at the ��!

OCT. 12Lego Club at the Library2-3 p.m., Thomas Lee Hall Library. The library has the Lego bricks, you bring the creativity.

OCT. 17Hiring Our Heroes job fair10:30 a.m., Solomon Center, with a professional Employment Workshop beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Columbia Chamber, the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Services, the South Carolina Committee of the Employer Support for Guard and Reserve, the American Legion, SC DEW, SC Works, NBC News and other local partners. Over 80 employers are scheduled to attend. Job seekers are highly encouraged to register at www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fort-jackson-hiring-fair.

Investment Basics Seminar11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 9810 Lee Road, Rm. 119. Investment basics seminar will cover everything from investment stock options (stock, mutual funds, bonds, etc.), investment pyramid, investment basics (the rule of 72, dividend reinvestment program and individual retirement accounts) and no load versus load funds. This is a great free way to broaden your knowledge of investing and have your unanswered questions answered.

OCT. 21Domestic Violence Bike-A-Thonand ZUMBA Floorshow10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Solomon Center. Register by calling Pam Long, FMWR at 751-3700 or Annette McLeod, ACS at 751-6325.

OCT. 27Finance School Change of Commandant9 a.m. Victory Field. The U.S. Army Financial Management School will conduct a change of commandant ceremony between Col. Eric F. Zellars and Col.l Richard J. Hoerner at 9 a.m. at Victory Field.

NOV. 7Maude Lecture SeriesThe Maude Lecture Series that was postponed on Sept. 12 has been rescheduled for 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Solomon Center. Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander, is scheduled to speak to unit leaders and human resources professionals about quality leadership.

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ON THE COVERMilitary Policemen

rush a wounded

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Photo by ROBERT TIMMONS

Religious support��

From staff reports

"��#�military families face unique chal-lenges. Financial stress and insecurity negatively impact Service member’s careers and the stability of military families, which can compromise mili-tary readiness. Service members and their families need education tailored to their needs delivered by someone they trust.

Financial Peace Military unites stewardship principles with practical steps to change behavior. This course will teach you to:

� Stop living paycheck to pay-check.

� Make a budget that you will un-derstand and actually use.

� Get out of debt and stay that way.� Communicate with your spouse

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your wealth.��&��!The nine-week course begins at

Fort Jackson Oct. 5, with classes tak-ing place Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the Main Post Chapel classroom. Child-care will be provided.

A preview night for the class will take place 6 p.m. today at the Main Post Chapel classroom.

For more information, contact [email protected].

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NEWS

By ROBERT TIMMONSFort Jackson Leader

The sound of a gunshot can awaken many emotions. The (sometimes) unmistakable sound can incite the deepest of re-�� &��&��'�&��!�

“We heard a lot of ‘gunshots’ and it scared the crap out of me,” said Laura Turner, an employee at the eye care center at the Exchange.

“We could see Soldiers lying down and I could look out and see a Soldier’s foot” outside the door, she said. Her and fellow employees “stayed in the back room for 45 minutes” until she couldn’t see the Soldier’s foot any longer and they made their way out of the building.

This incident was all part of an exercise involving the entire installation to test the post’s abilities to respond quickly.

“Today we are exercising our ability to respond to crises around Fort Jackson and to deal with initial attacks that may occur around our commu-nity,” said Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson while he was surveying the incident sites.

The exercise was not only “to take care of the initial threats, but to take care of the aftermath” as well.

Turner and others at the Exchange were caught in a hail �� &�� &� �� *�� -ism exercise held Tuesday. Not only did a complex terrorist attack hit one of the busiest places on post, but the main gate �� !�

“We had a vehicle explode at Gate 2,” said Darren Wood-�� #��+��&��#��observed the exercise “that caused injuries to the access point and the visitors center.”

The actual guards took action immediately and started to assist

injured Soldiers.

— Darren WoodlandATC Antiterrorism Officer

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Planning for

disaster

See TERROR: Pages 12-13

Exercise tests post’s force protection

A military policeman with the 17th MP Detachment renders first aid to a ‘casualty’ at the Gate 2 ac-

cess control point during a post-wide antiterrorism exercise Tuesday. During the exercise the post

responded to a notional car bomb at the gate and an active shooter at the Exchange.

Photos by ROBERT TIMMONS


NEWS

�� By TERRI MOON CRONKArmy News Service

The numerous natural disasters of the past couple of weeks have cut a wide swath across the United States from Florida and the Ca-ribbean region to the West Coast, Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek P. Ry-dholm, deputy to the chief of the Air Force Reserve told Pentagon reporters on Friday.

/;��<��=�� #��as a supporting agency in the Department of Defense,” Rydholm said, /�� &�� &�� !>�

Appearing with him to give an update on support to hurricane re-lief efforts was Brig. Gen. Diana M. Holland, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division commander.

On Thursday, Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, U.S. Southern Command �� #�� ;!�!��?�� /��?��#�� '�@�� -

ed most in the critical, early stages of disaster relief operations,” dur-ing a media roundtable at the Pentagon.

Q�� @��@��-ter the storms: performing high-volume debris removal, infrastruc-ture assessments, temporary emergency power restoration, temporary ��&�� &!�

And in collaboration with the Coast Guard and the National Oce-anic and Atmospheric Administration, the Corps is working with ports authorities to help those ports that are closed, she said.

The Corps is also working with NOAA and the Coast Guard to ��!

Corps military and civilian personnel were positioned in Puerto X�� Y��&��%�� %�� #�Q�� #��?�� &�� &��?�� !

“Had we not been on those islands in advance along with the other agencies, we would not have been timely,” she said. “We would have been subject to the same delays that others faced because the airports and ports were closed.”

The San Juan airport in Puerto Rico has just opened to military ��#�Q�� !�

See RELIEF: Page 11

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Sgt. Kenneth Douglas, right, and Spc. Roman Zorko jump on a tree trunk to finish the break from a handsaw in

Lakeland, Fla., Sept. 15, during cleanup efforts in Hurricane Irma’s aftermath. The Soldiers are assigned to the 82nd

Airborne Division.

Photo by SGT. YOUTOY MARTIN

‘Speed and flexibility’


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By VERAN HILLFort Jackson Leader

About 80 Gold Star Mothers and Families gath-ered Saturday at the Lace House located on the Governor’s Mansion Complex to recognize loved ones lost while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

The South Carolina National Guard and Fort Jackson’s Survivors Outreach Services hosted ac-tivities for Gold Star Mother’s and Families Day, to express reverence toward the surviving family members. The event was attended by Barbara Liv-ingston, wife of South Carolina’s Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Robert Livingston; S.C. Army National Guard Assistant Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Jef-fery Jones; U.S. Army Central Chief of Staff, Brig. Gen. James Raymer; Fort Jackson Garrison Com-

mander Col. and Mrs. Steven Elder; and guest speaker, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.

“Your loved ones raised their hand and made a commitment to this country,” said Lott. “They will not be forgotten and you will not be forgotten.”

For their commitment, we’re proud. For their commitment, we’re here today. Without that com-mitment, this country would not be free, he said.

The attendees were offered a tour of the Gover-�� ]�� &�� &��!�Activities also included an opportunity to write a note on a gold star for lost Service members; mu-sic from Fort Jackson’s 282nd Army Band; a buffet styled lunch; the reading of the State’s Proclamation designating Sept. 24, 2017, Gold Star Mothers and Families Day.

NEWS

‘They will not be forgotten’Honoring families who lost loved ones

See GOLD: Page 14

Gold Star families and friends release gold balloons in memory of their loved ones killed in the line of duty at the conclusion of the 2017 Golden Star Moth-

ers and Families Day held Sept. 23 at the Governor’s Mansion Complex in Columbia, S.C.

Photos by VERAN HILL

A Gold Star mother writes a personal note in memory of her ser-

vice member before the 2017 Gold Star Mothers and Families Day

held at the Governor’s Mansion Complex.

September28, 2017 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 7

By ROBERT TIMMONSFort Jackson Leader

It’s no secret suicide is a problem in the Army and it affects the entire force – sur-veys indicate that for every person who dies by suicide 135 people are impacted. In 2016, 127 active duty Soldiers took their lives.

On Monday, Fort Jackson hosted sui-cide prevention training where the mili-tary’s top suicide expert and a former WNBA basketball star spoke about how the problem can be addressed.

Dr. Keita Franklin, director of the ^�� _�� #� �� Chamique Holdsclaw, former WNBA star, and collegiate basketball player at the Uni-versity of Tennessee, spoke during two training sessions about how to help those who may be contemplating taking their own life.

Aljournal “Ajay” Franklin, Fort Jack-son’s Suicide Prevention Coordinator and

no relation to Dr. Franklin, said “all of us need to get involved with trying to care for one another” when he introduced her to speak.

We have to “be there for family, be there for your friends, and be there for you co-workers,” he added.

Dr. Franklin said it is imperative to look

out for each other as well because “sup-porting each other really matters … when people can reach out to people you save lives.”

In a status of forces survey sent out across the Department of Defense, respon-dents were asked where they would turn ��!�/+��&��are their family and their friends. It’s not rocket science,” she said.

Dr. Franklin, a licensed social worker with specialization in children and fami-lies, added that asking questions won’t hurt or cause suicide. She is responsible for pol-icy and oversight for the department’s sui-cide prevention programs. She has led the Marine Corps’ Behavioral Health Branch where she directed policy, future planning and integration of behavioral health pro-grams.

“Talking about suicide doesn’t cause suicide,” she said.

See SUICIDE: Page 16

NEWS

Aljournal ‘Ajay’ Franklin, Fort Jackson’s Suicide Prevention Coordinator speaks briefly to the audience at

suicide prevention training before introducing Dr. Keita Franklin, head of the Department of Defense’s Sui-

cide Prevention program at the Solomon Center Tuesday.


Post hosts suicide prevention training

Fire Prevention Week brings

fun, education and chili togetherBy THERESA O’HAGANFort Jackson FMWR

Each year Fire Prevention Week is observed on the Sunday through Saturday Oct. 9 falls on. According to legend, Mrs. O’Leary’s cow knocked over a lantern and started the Great Chi-cago Fire on Oct. 8, 1871. One hundred thou-sand people were left homeless, 250 were killed more than 17,000 structures and 2,000 acres were burned. The majority of the damage done by the ��'�&�� !�`#�{|}{!

The Fort Jackson Fire Department will kick off Fire Prevention Week 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 7 at ��!�+��a Chili Cook-Off, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 13, also at ��!

Fire Chief Eric Harper said, “Community partnership is extremely important and every year, MWR, CYS and just about the entire Fort Jackson service community lend their full sup-port to Fire Prevention Week.”

The Fire Prevention Week Kick-Off is free and promises to be fun for the whole family. There ��#��Fire Dog, the Smoke House Safety Trailer, Fire-men vs. Kids Tug of War Competition and mu-sic from the 282nd Army Band. The Director-ate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation is bringing the rock climbing wall, bounce house, and Child and Youth Services will be providing games for the children. Fire Inspector William Sexton, the coordinator for this year’s event said, “The carnival is going to be loads of fun. This year’s theme is Every Second Counts, Plan Two "�� ~��*��-ementary school students who bring your home-work assignment to the carnival, you will receive ��!>

Firemen are legendary for their culinary skills. ��#� �� -nal chili cook-off to crown the best chef at the station. This year, the competition is open to the entire Fort Jackson community. Chili competi-tors can enter by calling Sexton, at 751-5239, or Theresa O’Hagan at 751-6990. Chili competitors need to register by Oct. 5. The complete rules will be sent to the competitors via email when they register, or they can access them online at www.fortjacksonmwr.com. All competitors must complete a Food Handlers Safety Course online. The course, can be found on Moncrief’s website, http://moncrief.amedd.army.mil. “I did it and it doesn’t take very long at all,” Sexton said. Space �� 25 entrants will be accepted.

See FIRE: Page 16

Talking about suicide doesn’t cause suicide.

— Dr. Keita Franklindirector of the Defense

Suicide Prevention Office

“

”

‘All of us need to get involved’


NEWS

Photos by Earl Jones

TickledPink��

Fort Jackson’s ‘Do It In

Pink’ aerobathon contin-

ued to grow this year as

men, women and chil-

dren came out to support

breast cancer awareness.

The three-hour event in-

cluded cardio boxing, fit-

ness hip hop, old school

aerobics and zumba. It

was the eighth year in

a row the Directorate of

Family and Morale, Wel-

fare and Recreation has

hosted the event.

September28, 2017 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 9

Symposium to show spouses how to land a federal jobBy BARBARA MARTINACS Employment ReadinessProgram Manager

Military Spouses deserve a career. Military spouses want and deserve their own careers if they choose to work while relocating every few years with their spouses. Getting one of those federal jobs is challenging, to say the least. In fact, military spouses who have ac-tively pursued federal employment report that they feel very discouraged when they receive a USAJOBS system-generated message that ��?�� !�+��is particularly true when they know they are ��?�� !

Christina Overstreet is an Army spouse who works at Army Community Service at West Point and who has successfully attained federal employment. She states there are three common mistakes in trying to obtain a federal job:

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tween a federal resume and the private-sector resume we learned about in high school or college. Federal resumes require much more detail, including the number of hours worked per week, salary, and duties performed. If your resume contains bullets and is only a page or two long, it won’t work for the federal appli-cation process. You should be detailing your experience in narrative format, addressing the ?�� ?�� you are seeking. Oh, and your resume has to be tailored for each position you apply for.

]%�+�� ~!� ��&� �� -nouncement or questionnaire. Did you real-ize that military spouses can often apply to “internal” announcements, or those for status candidates? Be sure to read the “who may apply” section, or else you might be missing numerous job opportunities. In addition, the announcements give you a lot of important information you need when preparing your ��!�+�� -pational questionnaire and the categories on how your resume will be rated. You are given

obvious clues about how applicants will be evaluated – follow the breadcrumbs.

]%�+��!�]�� &�]��_��!�+��&�one. Many spouses think they understand it, but few really do. Let’s debunk the miscon-ception: A hiring manager does not have to hire you over another applicant. However, there are two programs that help eligible mili-tary spouses: Non-competitive Appointment and the Priority Placement Program for mili-tary spouses (also known as PPP-S).

Get smart about the programs that you are eligible for and how to utilize them. If �� @�� {��}�#� ��X� �{�!�{~#� �� #� �� {�� the PPP Handbook, I recommend you start ��!��&��___��&��_��#�where your resume will be rated for occupa-tional series and grades. In other words, your �� '�� ?�� you may not be rated at the appropriate gen-eral schedule level. Oh, and even after you are

registered in the PPP-S, you must still apply for positions and be considered among the ��?�� !�+�� than it is. Don’t let it deter you.

�� Readiness Program will be partnering with the Fort Jackson Civilian Personnel Center �� /]�� -��#>��!�� {�#��#� `|{�� X�� #� �� `�{�� !�!�+��_��@��]��Spouse Preference Program works, best qual-�� #�� &��USAJOBS website, difference between civil service and Non-appropriated Fund employ-ment.

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NEWS

Fort Jackson’s branding gets a makeoverBy ROBERT TIMMONSFort Jackson Leader

Fort Jackson community members will soon start to see changes across the ��'��!

In an August meeting about the changes, Fort Jackson commander Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson remarked that one goal of the changes was to make sure there wouldn’t be two different logos at shirts bought at Military Clothing and Sales.

+��&�� &��*�� /�� &�Andy” will no longer stand alone but rather will be accompanied by the Army +��&��&�!�

/+�� >�� &��*��#�said Nick Salcido, Fort Jackson’s social media manager and member of the �� &��!�+�� representing various directorates across post including the Directorate of ��#�]��#�"�� X�� +��-ing Museum.

+�� &�� &�� &�#�among other things, how access control points will look, incorporate a standard look for signage across post, and new billboards using “Victory Starts Q��#�X�&��Q��#>�� /+��"��^�� >��!

“As Maj. Gen. Johnson went around post, he would see different signs and units branding themselves in different ways,” Salcido said. “We really need to ��&��;!�!��+��&�� *��#��one thing kind of unifying us as a brand.”

Also included in the project are plans to reimagine the front of post headquar-ters to ease parking woes and to beautify the entrance.

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NEWS

‘I became a soldier ...’ Fort JacksonMedical Activity

PVT. JACOB DE JESUS, 19Houston

“My whole Family has served. Both of my parents and my grand-father. Seeing their careers and successes have inspired me. They also raised me to be patriotic and I want to do what I can to help my country.”

“I grew up in a military Family so I knew what I was getting in to. Of course, there were still things I didn’t know, but I’m learning.”

I am a “68H - Optical Lab Specialist but this is �� -��

“I really want to help people. Anything I can do for others is incredibly important, and this is so much bigger than just a local assignment.”

PVT. MAURICE SMITH, 34Warner Robbins, Georgia

“I wanted to provide for my family and develop some leadership skills.”

“I looked for a lot of advice before I came in: things to watch out for and things to make sure I did. It’s all working out pretty well.”

I am a “68W, Health-care Specialist. Prior to joining, I wanted to be an Emergency Medical Technician. This job is provid-ing the training and opportunities to learn those ��

“This is an opportunity to serve my country in my country.”

SPC. ARNAUD KOUEMI, 28Ivory Coast

“I joined for the educational opportuni-ties, and to assist my Family. I also wanted to give back to my com-munity.

“Some of my Family members have served in the military, so I knew what to expect.”

I am a “68G Patient Administrator. The medical ��time, since I didn’t have my U.S. citizenship yet.”

“When you see this kind of devastation like in Puerto Rico it makes you want to do something. In the Army, we protect the country but we also work to help others where we can.

SPC. ABIGAIL RODRIGUEZ, 20Gaithersburg, Maryland

��by the opportunities an Army career provides. ��"��and will help me prepare for the rest of my life.”

“I’ve been in for three years and it’s been differ-ent than I expected. It’s been a lot more supportive than I originally thought it would. Leadership really wants to help you succeed.”

I am a “68P – Radiology Specialist. I wanted �� seemed interesting and something I wanted to learn.”

“This really makes me feel like I’m needed and serving a purpose. It makes me proud to know I have an opportunity like this to help people in need.”

SPC. ALEXANDERGRAHAM, 26Gainesville, Florida

“My dad served 20 years so it was always in the back of my mind. After I graduated col-lege, it seemed like the best opportunity to give my life direction.”

“I grew up around the Army and my dad gave me a lot of advice, so I knew pretty much what to expect.”

I am a “68P – Radiology Technician. I knew it had great transferability to the civilian world if I decide to get out. If I apply for a commission it’s a great foundation for the Medical Service Corps.”

“I’m of Puerto Rican decent and I have Family I haven’t heard from yet so it’s very personal for me. Being able to help somebody, aside from just medi-cally but also just being there to be able to provide comfort, it’s probably the most important thing we can do.”

STAFF SGT. ROBERT WEAVER, 30Marietta, Georgia

I joined because ‘I wanted my life to go some-where. I was looking for better opportunities than I had at home and I wanted to travel the world.”

“I had Family in the Army so I knew what to expect” when I joined. “It’s been 12 years and a pretty positive experience overall.”

I am a “68W – Healthcare Specialist. I wanted to �� altering experience prior to joining the Army that re-ally pushed me in that direction.”

“It’s humbling to know that even your small part in an operation of this size (being involved in treating hurricane victims) can make a difference in some-one’s life.”

This week’s profiles showcase Soldiers providing support for Hurricane Maria evacuees at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport in the first

Department of Defense Federal Coordination Center to be activated in the history of the Natural Disaster Medical System. See Page 15 for details.


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NEWS

ReliefContinued from Page 4

“(There are) of course a lot of power outages, roads blocked by debris and water damage,” Holland said.

The Corps’ assessments will continue over the next several days in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Corps will look at ports in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and assist FEMA with the islands’ emergency repairs at air-ports and assess power on both islands. Power assessment will be a priority at hos-pitals, health clinics and wastewater treat-

ment plants, Holland said.In the coming weeks and months, Hol-

land’s team will make sure the Corps has capabilities in place and that the agency is balanced across all of its regions as the re-covery continues.

“We’re just over halfway through the hurricane season,” she said, adding that Nov. 1 usually marks the end of the season.

“Although we’re focusing our atten-tion on the response to Irma and Maria, we �� '�@��the event we have another storm,” Holland said of the Corps’ response mission.

“There’s a long road ahead, but as a representative of the Army Corps of Engi-neers, I can say we’re committed to this no matter how long it’s required,” she added.

Spcs. Travis Rahmin,

left, and Zephaniah

Koech drag a downed

tree branch clearing

debris in Lakeland,

Fla., Sept. 15, during

cleanup efforts in Hur-

ricane Irma’s aftermath.

Rahmin is assigned to

the 82nd Airborne Divi-

sion. Koech is assigned

to the 3rd Expeditionary

Sustainment Command.

Photo by SGT. YOUTOY MARTIN

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NEWS

Photos by ROBERT TIMMONS

Firefighters with Fort Jackson’s Directorate of Emergency Services check casualties before carefully moving them to a collection point. Darren Woodland, Army

Training Center antiterrorism officer, said the exercise tested all agencies on post that would respond in a crisis.

TerrorContinued from Page 3

Instantly after the explosion, military police cordoned off the area and began initial medical treatment for casu-alties until emergency medical personnel arrived to take over.

"�� #��-cially those who guard the gates every day.

“The actual guards took action immediately and start-ed to assist injured Soldiers,” he said.

The exercise was fashioned to test the installation’s emergency response across the gamut of post entities in-cluding the Directorate of Emergency Services and the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies also responded as they would in a real terrorist event.

Woodland said the exercise also helped test “all other agencies that have a part to play in the event there was an actual event on Fort Jackson.”

Moments after the exercise began the post’s social media channels were abuzz with community members looking for information and the installation ensuring it’s on and off post community were updated on exercise events.

The whole events was to ensure the base’s readiness because “we in the Army train to be ready,” Johnson said.

Above: Military policemen rush a wounded Soldier to medical personnel after a notional car bomb exploded at

Gate 2. Bottom left: Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander, visits the Incident Command Post to receive

up-to-date information from the incident commander. Bottom right: A MP performs first aid on a wounded Soldier.


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GoldContinued from Page 6

SOS presented a replica of the State’s Proclamation to all the sur-vivors, gold corsages to Gold Star Mothers and Wives, and white car-nations to surviving family members and friends.

“Don’t focus on how they (Ser-vice members) died, focus on how the lived,” said Ronald Phillips of Conway, South Carolina, as he shared the loss of his son, Staff Sgt. Ronald Phillips, Jr. In 2008, Phillip’s son was killed by an improvised explosive de-vice, two days prior to returning home.

The event concluded with the sur-viving families releasing a gold bal-loon in memory of a fallen service member. After the balloon releasing,

Phillips teared-up and stated, “Every year, I say I’m not coming back to this event, but I do, to honor my son.”

After his attendance, Elder said, “It is so important to remember the sacri-�� support their families; this event dem-onstrates the commitment our com-munity and Fort Jackson has towards honoring Gold Star Mothers and Fam-ilies - what a humbling experience.”

In 1936, Gold Star Mother’s Day derived from the custom started dur-ing World War I of families hanging ��'�&�� their homes with a colored star to denote a family member serving in the armed forces. A blue star meant the person was still living, but a gold star meant a family member had been killed in the line of duty. In 2012, Gold Star Mother’s Day was formally expanded to include Gold Star Fami-lies.

Photo by VERAN HILL

Col. and Mrs. Steven Elder, Fort Jackson Garrison Commander, prepares to write a per-

sonal note to a fallen Soldier before the 2017 Golden Star Mothers and Families Day held

Sept. 23 at the Governor’s Mansion Complex in Columbia.


Agencies unite in historic mission

Ambulances and medical personnel prepare at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, in Columbia, S.C. to assist victims of the multiple hurricanes that struck

in the Caribbean this year. The mission is a joint effort between the U.S. Army Medical Activity Department Fort Jackson, the South Carolina Forestry Com-

mission, the South Carolina State Guard, and several other local, state, and federal agencies and organizations with additional support from regional hos-

pitals and healthcare facilities. This is the first time a Department of Defense staffed FCC has been activated.

Photos by NICK SPINELLI

By NICK SPINELLINDMS Public Information

The National Disaster Medical System and Federal Coordination Center have been activated at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, in Colum-bia, South Carolina, and have begun receiving pa-tients evacuated from medical facilities in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands affected by re-cent storms.

The mission is a joint effort between the US Army Medical Activity Department Fort Jack-son, the South Carolina Forestry Commission, the South Carolina State Guard, and several other lo-cal, state, and federal agencies and organizations with additional support from regional hospitals �� !� �+�� Department of Defense staffed FCC has been ac-tivated.

“This is history in the making, and I could not be prouder of the joint efforts of all the partici-pating agencies that are making this mission suc-cessful,” said Col. Eric Edwards, NDMS Incident Commander.

Since its activation, the Columbia team has re-ceived and transported a number of patients and many more could arrive over the next several days of operation, given reports of the deteriorating con- �� _��X�� '�� &!��These patients are triaged onsite and then trans-ferred to a local hospital where they receive further treatment.

“Thanks to the support of South Carolina Gov-ernor Henry McMaster and Maj. Gen. John P. Johnson the Fort Jackson Commanding General, as well as the hard work of all the participating agen-cies and organizations, we are ready to receive as many patients as we are asked to,” Edwards said.

The NDMS is designed to assist in the coor- �� &��#� ��#� �� -�� &�� to natural disasters and acts of domestic terror-ism. NDMS is activated when an incident is so large that it overwhelms local agencies’ ability to �� !��%�� the Columbia FCC, three other areas have been ac-tivated: Atlanta, Shreveport, Louisiana and Jack-son, Mississippi.

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Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson, Fort Jackson commander, listens to a brief-

ing about how the Fort Jackson Medical Activity is assisting in hur-

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� Anderson Street Chapel, 2335 Anderson St., 751-7032

� Bayonet 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.

� 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

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Monday through Thursday, First Friday11:30 a.m., Mass, Main Post Chapel

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

� 10 a.m., Gospel Worship Service, Daniel Circle Chapel� 11 a.m., Service, Main Post Chapel� 11 a.m., Chapel Next, Bayonet Chapel� 5 p.m., Aspire! Protestant Youth, Chaplain Family Life Center

Monday� 7 p.m., Protestant Women of the Chapel Woman’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

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Dr. Keita Franklin, director of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office,

speaks to attendees about ways to help those who may be contem-

plating taking their own lives during training at the Solomon Center

Tuesday. Franklin and Chamique Holdsclaw, former WNBA star, and

collegiate basketball player at the University of Tennessee, spoke dur-

ing two training sessions about how to help reduce suicide.



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Grandtour

Henry Howe, curator of the Basic Combat Training Museum, explains Army basic train-

ing to Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark Kelly, com-mander of U.S. Air Force’s South Command,

Billy R. Hinson, a former corporal in the Army and their families. Kelly was escorting Hinson

on Fort Jackson so the latter could see how the post has changed since he went to BCT

here years ago. In an interesting side note, Howe and Kelly flew together in the Air Force.


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Medically retired Special Forces Soldier returns to Invictus Games to defend titlesBy SHANNON COLLINSDefense Media Activity

Whether it’s adding another medal to his collection or meeting his comrades for another friendly competition on the tennis or basketball courts this week, Roosevelt Anderson, a medically retired U.S. Army Special Forces sergeant, said he looked forward to competing at the third Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada.

“It’s pretty warm, but I dreamt all year for this and then for it to be in the middle of Toronto with this public crowd, it’s just amazing,” he said. “It’s everything I expected and more. Toronto has been amazing. Prince Harry has been amazing for putting this event on.”

This week, more than 550 wounded, ill and injured Ser-vice members from 17 nations are competing in 12 sporting ��#�� &��#�� #��&#�&��#��-ting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball.

Anderson takes to the tennis courts again today after com-peting in doubles wheelchair tennis Sept. 23, and joins the rest of the American team for wheelchair basketball later this week.

Anderson injured his back and became a paraplegic after a motorcycle accident in 2012. He said he uses sports for recovery and therapy. At last year’s Invictus Games in Or-lando, Florida, he took home three gold and two silver med-als and said he hopes to add golf to his sports list for next year’s games.

Anderson said the camaraderie among his team members and athletes from other countries has been great. “It was an honor to serve for the U.S. and with my comrades and our allies,” the former OH-58 Kiowa helicopter mechanic said. “I’ve been with Invictus since London, so I see a lot of the guys that I met four years ago and a lot of new faces.”

He added, “I make a point to talk to them because I re-�� !�� @�� #��&��!��&��and all these people, a lot of these people aren’t used to that, so I make sure I speak to them and let them know that hey, this is fun.”

Anderson said the Canadians have been very welcoming to the American competitors. “They’re so nice and courteous,” he said. “I’ve walked downtown everywhere and asked for directions. Everyone is so willing to help and ask, ‘Can I take pictures with you?’ I feel like I’m some Paralympian. I’m just

a Soldier enjoying sports. Toronto has been wonderful.”Anderson said that anyone who gets the chance should

witness the Invictus Games. “All of these athletes here, the reason they’re competing is because they have a mission and that mission drives them to be better every day,” he said.

He also encouraged disabled service members who may be considering adaptive sports to give it a try.

/%�� &��&�� to do but then I found everything I was good at,” Anderson

said. “I encourage people to just try things differently. Leave ��!��and try something different because you never know what you’re made of.”

“Sometimes we get caught up in our everyday working routine, and we forget that we’re so creative and we’re so knowledgeable and the human body is just amazing,” he said. “Try things, talk with people and get out of your bubble just try.”

Roosevelt Anderson, a medically retired Army Special Forces sergeant, encourages the crowd to cheer

during a wheelchair tennis match against the Canadian team during the 2017 Invictus Games at Nathan

Phillips Square in Toronto, Sept. 23, 2017. The Invictus Games, established by Prince Harry in 2014,

brings together wounded and injured veterans from 17 nations for 12 adaptive sporting events.

Photo by SGT. CEDRIC R. HALLER II

‘Everything I expected and more’


The VA is redesigning the VA Pre-Dis-charge Programs, which currently includes �� ^�� ^��&�� Quick Start programs. The redesign will combine two separate programs (BOD and QS) into one Pre-Discharge Program, and �� ^!�+�� program will be eliminated. The goal of �� &��]��Y��@�� &�decision prior to discharge, as well as be-��&�� Y�� military discharge.

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Shwedo namedCivilian Aide

Kevin Shwedo, right, former Fort Jackson deputy commander, member of the Fort Jackson Hall of Fame and head of South Carolina’s Department

of Motor Vehicles was recently named the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for South Carolina. In the position he will advise the Secretary of the Army

on South Carolina related issues. He’s pictured here with acting Secretary of

the Army Ryan McCarthy.

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Taking applications for Tow Truck Drivers at Roy Kelley’s Wrecker, 1974 McRae Rd., Camden. Re-quirements; Over 25, have a phone, clear background check. Job requires you to alternate nights and weekends. Bring a 10 year driving record and apply in person. No Phone Calls Please.

Wanted Shelving, Mirrors, Shower Doors & Gutter Install-ers for Northeast Columbia com-pany. Pay based on experience. Call William at Columbia Shelv-ing & Mirror at 803-513-1182.

WANTED CDL DRIVER/ OP-ERATOR 30 hours or less. Great for retiree, very easy work load. Call (803)432-2130 for more in-formation.

Will drive box truck locally, un-loading & loading, driving forklift and assisting with production operation when needed. (up to 25 hrs per week). $12.67 per hr. Requires at least 1 year of experience driving a large truck or bus. Knowledge of Kershaw Co. required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly. Forklift expe-rience required but we can of-�� "��your 10 year driving record from DMV to bring with you if invited to interview for this job. Back-ground checks will be conduct-ed. Please call for application: 803/432-1068 EOE

Williams Electrical is looking for experienced electricians for resi-dential and commercial work. Must be willing to work in and out of town. Minimum 2 years experience. Apply in person at 4456 Kershaw Camden High-way, Heath Springs, SC 29058.

Windmill Restaurant is hiring Night-time Cooks. Call Shawn at 803-337-6347.

Real Estate

Wanted To Buy

I PAY TOP DOLLAR for Used Mobile Homes. Call (803)458-7478 or (803)847-3268.

Homes For Sale

*For Sale-Awesome homes at Lake Wateree/Camden/Lugoff & Elgin areas. View www.graha-mrealtyinc.com or call (803)432-7370/(803)432-0855. Graham Realty, Inc., 519 E. DeKalb St.(Camden)

2/2 Home for sale by owner, ��>� {� �� >� �� plan, screen porch. 2 acres fenced on cove. Call843-200-2517

Brand new 2BR, 2BA mobile home. New appliances, new HVAC. 1 acre of land, Cassatt. Asking $79,500. Call Nick 803-669-0163

FOR SALE: Singlewide 16x80 mobile home, 1 acre, Cassatt area. $35,000 OBO. Heart Land Realty, 803-320-8180 Vicki.


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