By Marcy SanchezWBAMC Public Affairs

Leaders inducted more than 50 newly pro-moted noncommissioned offi cers assigned to William Beaumont Army Medical Center and the 31st Combat Support Hospital into the cel-ebrated U.S. Army Noncommissioned Offi cers Corps during a ceremony at Sage Hall here Jan. 24.

For more than 240 years, the NCO Corps has played an important role in the Army. Member-ship is reserved for enlisted Soldiers in the ranks of corporal and above and is a testament to the caliber and character of enlisted Soldiers.

“Sergeants, of all the NCO ranks, have the greatest impact on junior Soldiers,” said Com-mand Sgt. Maj. Cheryl Greene, command ser-geant major, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command. “It is the rank of sergeants that pri-vates look to for example. The sergeant must be unquestionably competent to carry out the mis-sion correctly.”

Since the formation of the Continental Army, leaders have charged the NCO with instilling discipline and order in a unit. The Army’s fi rst Inspector General, Maj. Gen. Friedrich Von Steuben, listed the responsibilities and regula-tions governing the NCO ranks in the “Regula-tions for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States.” Later, people knew it more commonly as the Army’s “Blue Book.”

“Being a noncommissioned offi cer is about giving back. It is about setting the standards, knowing and enforcing the standards. It is the

hard right over the easy wrong,” Greene said. In all, 54 Soldiers were inducted into the

NCO Corps, receiving a warm welcome from Command Sgt. Maj. David Doubek, command

sergeant major, 31st CSH, after passing under NCO sabers.

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Marcy Sanchez / WBAMC Public AffairsNoncommissioned offi cers stand while reciting the Creed of the Noncommissioned Offi cer during a U.S. Army Noncommissioned Offi cer Corps induction ceremony at Sage Hall, Fort Bliss, Jan. 24. More than 50 NCOs assigned to the 31st Combat Support Hospital and William Beaumont Army Medical Center were inducted to the NCO Corps.

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By David Poe Fort Bliss Garrison Public Affairs

In 2017, the Fort Bliss Tax Center saved fi lers an estimated $1.2 million in tax preparation fees. The Fort Bliss Offi ce of the Staff Judge Advocate is looking for that same level of accom-plishment as they opened the center for the 2018 fi ling season, Jan. 23.

More than 30 Soldier and civilian tax experts are now available to serve Team Bliss for most of their income tax needs, six days a week and free of charge.

With Soldiers on loan from the 1st Armored Division and the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, among others, the center is scheduled to be open through April 17.

Fort Bliss tax preparers are all Volunteer Income Tax Assistant program-qualifi ed, which is an IRS requirement. Due to the sometimes-complex nature of military service and how it relates to taxes, volunteers are additionally required to get an advanced VITA certifi cation before a military-specifi c VITA tax prepara-tion certifi cation. Comparable civilian tax preparers are only required to at-tain a basic VITA certifi cation.

This year, all the senior noncom-missioned offi cers at the center have previous deployment experience, which makes them especially valu-able to the center in terms of recog-nizing particular, military-related de-ductions for their customers.

“They know the deployment tax is-sues fi rsthand,” said Capt. Jules Szan-ton, an OSJA Soldier-lawyer and this year’s tax center offi cer-in-charge. “Many of my other Soldiers have deployed as well and they can advise their fellow Soldiers on a lot of tax-related issues.”

In addition, Szanton added that his civilian preparers are either current or retired military spouses, which brings another layer of tax expertise for prospective military customers at the center.

Deployments aren’t the only tax scenarios exclusive to Soldiers and families. Tax center preparers also have experience in more common military situations, such as Permanent Changes of Station and military-relat-ed tax laws and benefi ts by state.

Already more than a week into the season, preparers want to remind prospective customers to bring Social Security cards for every person listed as an exemption on a return.

Szanton said while his team plans to handle quantity this tax season, it will be more than just dollars and cents for them.

“Working at the Fort Bliss Tax Cen-ter is a privilege because it allows us a chance to say thank you to the men and women who put their lives on the line for our country, whether they’re active duty Soldiers or retired,” he said. “We want to make sure that Sol-diers can continue on in their careers without getting a message from the IRS saying their taxes are messed up. We want them to get the best return they can, as soon as they can possibly get it, without any preparation fees.”

Sgt. 1st Class Betsy Vargas, the tax center noncommissioned offi cer in charge and a 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Soldier, said while the

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Sgt. Thiet Tran1st Bn., 37th Armor Regt., 2nd BCT, 1st AD

Sgt. Robert Ingles, assigned to 1st Battalion, 37th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, throws a training grenade while participating in the Inferno Creek 18 exercise with Omani troops in Oman Jan. 23.

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tax center mission is based on community ser-vice, between the IRS certification training and bringing the knowledge to their neigh-bors, her Soldiers are making the best of an otherwise cumbersome topic like taxes and she’s confident moving forward.

“So far, they’ve been outstanding,” she said. “They’re staying positive and learning a lot. Their interaction with spouses and retirees has been a new experience for them. You can tell they’re enjoying what they’re doing.”

The tax center is open Monday through Fri-day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays and training holidays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In most cases, the team will take walk-ins up until noon on a normal business day. Go to www.bliss.army.mil/staffjudgeadvocate/tax-center for more details or call 568-1040 for more information or to make an appointment.

Know before you go: Irrigation work on the parade field will create a partial road closure along Pershing Road in front of Bldgs. 11 and 12 from today through Saturday (Feb. 1-3). Detours around the job site include taking Cloves or Adair Roads east to Slater Road, then returning to Persh-ing via Cloves or Adair. Detour signs will be posted. For information, call 479-4543 or 471-0617.

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(Top) Noncommissioned officers model eras of NCO uniforms during a U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Corps induction ceremony at Sage Hall, Fort Bliss, Jan. 24. More than 50 NCOs assigned to the 31st Combat Support Hospital and William Beaumont Army Medical Center were inducted to the NCO Corps.

(Right) Noncommissioned officers light candles representing the values and ethos of the U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Corps during an NCO Corps induction ceremony at Sage Hall, Fort Bliss, Jan. 24. More than 50 NCOs assigned to the 31st Combat Support Hospital and William Beaumont Army Medical Center were inducted to the NCO Corps.

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technician with the 31st CSH, being a mem-ber of the corps is an altruistic act.

“It’s more for the Soldiers than it is for me, because I get the chance to be their leader,” McPherson said. “I’ve always had great NCOs to lead and (train) me; that’s why I’m here today. They stepped up and led me to re-place them, so that’s what I want to do for my Soldiers.”

McPherson, who joined the Army in 2014, said he has had the support of his family since

joining, which also helped him stay focused. His brother, a Soldier in the Army Reserve, also recently earned the promotion to ser-geant, which motivated McPherson to keep pushing himself as a Soldier and now as an NCO.

“Sergeants have to prove to their Soldiers and their leaders that they can lead from the front and know their craft. You are now the enforcer of standards and discipline,” said Greene to the newly inducted NCOs.

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TAX Continued from Page 1A

NCOs Continued from Page 1A

Photos by Marcy Sanchez / WBAMC Public Affairs

>> SPUR RIDECapt. Elizabeth Gomez / 2nd Sqdn., 13th Cav., 3rd ABCT, 1st AD

Pfc. Charles Willhite, left, assigned to Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 13th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Ar-mored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, does push-ups while Spc. Robert Trillo, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Sqdn., 13th Cav., 3rd ABCT, 1st AD, urges him on during a Spur Ride on East Fort Bliss Jan. 18. In the end, 71 troopers earned the right to wear silver spurs. Throughout the Spur Ride, troopers were tested physically and men-tally in events that tested their physical grit, cavalry knowledge and ability to work together as a team. They did all these tasks while carrying a standard 35-pound ruck, their assigned weapon and other items on their packing list.

By Sgt. Kris Bonet Rivera24th Press Camp Headquarters

When it comes to winning, no trophy or prize beats bragging rights. Any section, platoon, bat-tery or battalion can sound off with “We’re the best!” but very few can actually prove it with results.

To fi nd out who truly is the best, nothing shines light on a shadow of doubt like a good competition, and when it comes to shining light, the fi eld artillery knows all about it.

Artillerymen assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment and 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery Regiment competed against each other in the “Best by Test” competition at Fort Bliss Dec. 11 and 12, 2017.

First Armored Division Artillery, nicknamed Iron Steel, plans to establish the test as an an-nual event to build readiness in the organization and instill a sense of tradition.

“As the DIVARTYs are growing and build-ing, we’re bringing some of these programs back to increase the core competencies,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Darrell E. Walls, command sergeant major, DIVARTY. “It inspires people to train even harder. That is one of the end states of the program.”

Master gunners, or “mike golfs” as they are called in artillery slang, implemented strict standards. Field artillery offi cers, cannon crew-

members, fi re support specialists, fi re control specialists and fi refi nder radar operators were graded on their physical fi tness, technical knowledge and tactical profi ciency.

The two-day event began early on a Mon-day at 5:30 a.m. when Soldiers took their Army Physical Fitness Test.

“First one baby!” celebrated Pfc. Giuseppe Presutto, a cannon crewmember assigned to Battery A, 4th Bn., 1st FA Regt., slapping his chest as a sign of victory as he fi nished the 2-mile run in fi rst place with a time of 13 min-utes, 17 seconds.

After changing from their physical fi tness uniforms into camoufl age and full battle rattle, Soldiers exercised their marksmanship by fi r-ing their M4 carbines at the shooting range and giving their teams an advantage by scoring an expert qualifi cation.

Finally, after a long day of hard, physical work, the artillery Soldiers got a chance to sit down, but not to rest. Some ended their day with written exams that tested their knowledge of artillery equipment, while others took a more technical approach, such as the fi re control spe-cialists. Their test was based on the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System, which helps artillery Soldiers on the fi eld have better accuracy when fi ring.

Although Soldiers were tested in their indi-

vidual military occupational specialty, master gunners designed this competition to work as a team training event. When it comes to effective-ly destroying a target, it’s all about teamwork.

“Our missions are a team effort,” said Sgt. 1st Class Michael González, master gunner for the 4th Bn., 1st FA Regt., DIVARTY. “The fi s-ters (the fi re support specialists) are the eyes, the juliets (the fi re control specialists) help with communication, fi refi nders tell us where the target is and crewmembers make it go boom.”

Day two was hands on, and Soldiers started off their day at the motor pool with the Artillery Skills Profi ciency Test. There, artillery Soldiers showed off their skills by racing against the master gunner’s stopwatch in timed events such as disassembling and assembling the breech-block and fi ring mechanism on an M777A2 howitzer.

The fi nal and toughest event where artillery Soldiers showed their true colors, however, was the area occupation exercise. Soldiers attached their howitzer to a Light Medium Tactical Ve-hicle, drove off the motor pool and arrived at an open fi eld, positioning the cannon towards the objective.

Then, the entire team of nine Soldiers, led by Staff Sgt. Nathan L. C De Baca, dismounted the vehicle to start preparing the cannon for fi re, a process that looked similar to a pit crew chang-

ing tires on a racing car.Finally, once the cannon was in place, one

Soldier on each side of the howitzer began spinning wheels as fast as they possibly could to raise the cannon to an almost 90-degree angle facing the sky. Then the master gunner stopped the clock and the Soldiers could rest easy.

“The competition is very close right now,” said Sgt. 1st Class Oscar Poyer, master gunner for DIVARTY. “The top two teams are only 10 points away.”

At the end there can only be one, or in this case, one team per specialty. From Battery C, 2nd Bn., 3rd FA Regt., the cannon crewmem-bers from C De Baca’s squad and the fi re con-trol specialists from Staff Sgt. James Johnson’s took fi rst place in their respective categories. Spc. James Nichols and Spc. Miguel Rivera-Luna, assigned to Headquarters Battery, 4th Bn., 1st FA Regt., won in the fi refi nder radar op-erator category. And fi nally, in the fi re support specialist category, Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Volpe’s squad took home the winning spot.

Through friendly competition, the units ac-complished the missions of maintaining readi-ness, preserving tradition and upholding the standards. And while only one team can be crowned as the best, these Soldiers have proven that artillery is the true King of Battle.

Training is the oil that keeps the engine of our Army running

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(Clockwise from top left) Sgt. 1st Class Oscar Poyer, master gunner with 1st Ar-mored Division Artillery, briefs Soldiers before they take the Army Physical Fitness Test at Fort Bliss Dec. 11, 2017. The APFT was part of the Best by Test, a competition between artillery Soldiers.

Spc. Phillip Norris, a cannon crewmember assigned to 2nd Battlion, 3rd Field Artillery Regi-ment, DIVARTY, competes in an artillery skills profi ciency test. The test was part of DIVARTY’s Best by Test competition.

Staff Sgt. Nathan L. C De Baca, a chief of section with Bat-tery C, 2nd Bn., 3rd FA Regt., DIVARTY, briefs artillery Soldiers before heading out on an area occupation exercise.

Pfc. Giuseppe Presutto, a can-non crewmember assigned to 4th Bn., 1st FA Regt., DIVARTY, sets up an M1A1 Infi nity Collimator. Soldiers use the col-limator to improve the aiming capabilities of crewmembers when operating an M109A6 Paladin.

(Left) Pfc. Austen Peverill, a M109A6 Paladin driver as-signed to 4th Bn., 1st FA Regt., DIVARTY, participates in an area occupation exercise with his section.

Unit BriefsTax Center open: The Fort Bliss Tax Center is open at 122 Slater Road, Fort Bliss. 568-1040Stop smoking: If you are ready to quit smoking, call the Fort Bliss Tobacco Cessation Program at 742-1343 to enroll in classes. The classes are at the Soldier Fam-ily Care Center and Mendoza Clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome. This class is free to DOD civilian employees of William Beaumont Army Medical Center, active-duty personnel and their spouses and retirees who are Tricare benefi ciaries. There are four sessions to complete the program and each ses-sion is one hour and a half long. Hiring Fair: Fort Bliss will have one of its semiannual hiring fairs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center. The free event is open to all active duty service members, family members, retir-ees and other military ID cardholders. 569-5838

Artillery Soldiers go head to head in Best by Test Photos by Sgt. Kris Bonet Rivera / 24th Press Camp Headquarters

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By Crystal MarshallU.S. Army

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army’s uni-forms are ubiquitous around the globe for what they represent: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and profes-sional courage. Whether wearing the opera-tional camouflage pattern combat uniform, the formal service uniform or the physical fitness uniform, Soldiers know the power of the image the uniform conveys.

For Soldiers – and civilians – who want to know more about Army uniforms, Army.mil has launched a newly redesigned, inter-active uniforms site at www.army.mil/uni-forms. The site also features full-body pho-tos and information on the service uniform and physical fitness uniform, various combat badges, and a helpful FAQ page for the most commonly asked uniform questions.

In 2015, the Army announced a change in the combat uniform from the universal camouflage pattern to the operational cam-ouflage pattern. The mandatory date for pos-session for the OCP is Oct. 1, 2019.

The new OCP pattern design includes sev-eral functional changes. It removes several hook and loop closures, replacing them with button and zipper closures to enable quicker access to pockets. While internal kneepads were removed, double reinforcement of the fabric still occurs at the knee and elbow. And extra pen pockets were removed, while up-per sleeve pocket length was increased to al-low for greater utility.

Soldiers who have not yet purchased the new uniform may do so at their local Army and Air Force Exchange Service, using their yearly clothing stipend.

Even with the uniform guidance released

by the Army over the past few years, Sgt. Maj. Anthony Moore, sergeant major of the Uniform Policy Branch within the Deputy Chief of Staff’s G-1 office, highlighted a few of the most common questions Soldiers ap-proach him with regarding the proper use of their uniforms and gear.

With cold weather embracing many parts of the U.S. during the winter months, Moore pointed out that Soldiers are still authorized to wear the UCP cold weather gear with the OCP uniform, including the black and foli-age green fleece.

Moore also noted that many Soldiers er-roneously believe they are allowed to cuff their Army combat uniform sleeves while in garrison. However, this is only authorized during deployment or in a field environment.

And when headed to the gym for physical fitness, Soldiers are not authorized to drape a gym bag across their body. The bag must be either hand carried, or carried using both shoulders.

Soldiers can take a further look at com-monly asked uniform questions on the new website.

As the Chief of Public Affairs for the Army, Brig. Gen. Omar J. Jones deeply un-derstands the image that the uniform pres-ents.

“Our uniform represents all Americans who have served in our great Army since 1775 and those serving around the world today,” Jones said. “It represents our com-mitment to this nation and to the American people to protect and defend our constitu-tion and its ideals. And, it is a symbol of the discipline, values and heritage of the U.S. Army.”

First Lt. Emily O’Neill, public affairs of-ficer with the 197th Field Artillery Brigade, New Hampshire Army National Guard, echoed his words, describing her thoughts when she wears the combat uniform.

“When I put on the uniform, I’m reminded of my commitment to selfless service for the American public, my duty to defend this country from all enemies foreign and domes-tic, and my unwavering loyalty to the U.S. Constitution,” she said.

Redesigned Army uniforms site provides guidance for Soldiers

U.S. Army 3rd Infantry RegimentSoldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the “Old Guard,” perform during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., in their service uniforms, October 2017.

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By Chaplain David DeRienzo5th Bn., 52nd ADA Regt., 11th ADA Bde.

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar – The 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery “Team Deuce” Regiment, 11th Air Defense Artil-lery Brigade, recently deployed from Fort Bliss to the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

While deployed, Team Deuce will con-duct air-missile defense operations in the Arabic Gulf region.

After bidding an emotional farewell to friends and family back home, the battal-ion arrived in theater just prior to the New Year. Soldiers spent the first 48 hours on the ground getting acclimated to the new envi-ronment, adjusting sleep schedules to match the new time zone and orientating them-selves to the unfamiliar base.

The orientation process felt a little over-whelming at first, but it didn’t take long be-fore Soldiers learned to navigate the basics of everyday life.

“For the most part I thought it was a smooth transition. Once I was able to get my bearings and figure out how to call my wife, everything else fell right into place,” said Pfc. Isaac Cedillo, a human resources spe-cialist assigned to Headquarters and Head-quarters Battery, 5th Bn., 52nd ADA Regt., 11th ADA Bde.

Before assuming their mission, Team Deuce conducted a relief in place and a transfer of authority with 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 11th ADA Bde.

The RIP process consisted primarily of three basic elements: introductions, invento-ries and certifications. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Bn., 43rd ADA Regt. introduced their counterparts in Team Deuce to the numer-ous people, places and procedures they will need to know to be successful in the coming months.

Some of the introductions involved simple things such as which dining facility has the shortest lines and which gym has the best equipment, but in other areas, the informa-tion was much more consequential.

Who do we call if the power goes out in our building? What do we do if a Soldier los-es his or her identification card? What are the procedures for getting on and off the base? Where can we go for technical support or for help with equipment maintenance? And the list goes on.

As far as inventories are concerned, prop-erty accountability ranks as one of the most tedious aspects of the RIP process. Soldiers must inventory and account for each piece of equipment before the incoming commander is able to sign for it.

Although a daunting task, given the thou-sands of items that must be individually verified and inspected, the hard work is well worth it.

“I learned a lot during the inventory pro-cess, and it helped me see how important it is for a unit to take ownership of their equipment,” said 1st Lt. Latrell Watkins, the maintenance control officer for Team Deuce.

“Taking ownership is a lengthy process, but when done correctly it pays enormous divi-dends down the road.”

Conducting effective AMD operations re-quires a cohesive team effort. Batteries di-vide Soldiers into individual crews and each crew must sustain a crew certification vali-dation. The CCV evaluates a crew’s level of preparedness and expertise in the execution of their assigned mission.

Leaders subject the crews to a number of lifelike scenarios where they are tested on their tactical and technical proficiency. All of the Team Deuce’s crews were able to validate without any significant delays or re-training.

This is a testament to the hard work and preparation of the Team Deuce Soldiers in the months leading up to deployment.

Just prior to their departure, Col. Issac Gipson, commander of Top Notch said, “5-52 is one of the most well-prepared units I have ever seen going into theater. I have no doubt that they are ready to accomplish this mission.”

Before Team Deuce assumed full re-sponsibility of operations, they conducted a transfer of authority ceremony with the out-going battalion.

In his concluding remarks, Lt. Col. Daniel Swanson, commander of Team Deuce, en-couraged the audience to “rest easy tonight; 5-52 will be watching the skies!”

This will be the battalion’s focus until the mission is complete.

‘Team Deuce’ assumes mission

Staff Sgt. Johnathan Hoover / 11th ADA Bde. Public AffairsLt. Col. Daniel Swanson, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond Belk, right, the command team for the 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery “Team Deuce” Regiment, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, uncase the unit’s colors during the transfer of authority ceremony with the 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 11th ADA Bde., at the Blatchford-Preston Complex Theater at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 12.

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