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NEWS
Holiday safety at
center of meeting
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Drill sergeants
compete for title
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UP CLOSE
BCT –– easy as
one, two, three
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INDEX
Commanders 2
News 3-8
Year of the NCO 10
Family 12
OP-ED 13
Around Post 16-17
Happenings 18
FMWR 19
Health 22
Chapel 23
Legal / IG 25
Sports 31
Leader
The Fort Jackson
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Published for the Fort Jackson/Columbia, S.C. Community
www.jackson.army.mil
Blockbuster
Theater opens after two-year closure
By STEVE REEVES
Fort Jackson Leader
The Fort Jackson Theater opened last
weekend to rave reviews.
Rene Muniz was one of the hundreds of
people who stood in line Saturday to get a
sneak preview of the renovated theater, as
well as a free screening of the film, “The
Blind Side.”
Muniz, chief of Fort Jackson’s Information
Assurance Division, gave the theater two
thumbs up.
“I had been waiting a long time for that
Gridiron salute
theater to open back up, and I wasn’t disappointed,”
Muniz said. “Everything was nice
and new and very attractive. And the movie
was excellent, also.”
Muniz said it’s a big plus for the Fort
Jackson community now that the theater has
reopened.
“I’ll definitely be a frequent visitor,” he
said.
The theater holds 750 people, and it was a
packed house Saturday. Many of the attendees
were no doubt lured by the free movie,
but everyone was treated to a sparkling new
theater interior.
“Opening the theater is a double bonus for
the Fort Jackson community,” said Col. Lillian
Dixon, Fort Jackson garrison commander.
“It has always been a key venue to
our training mission. It also enhances the
quality of life for our Soldiers, families and
retirees. It will be a great outlet for our graduating
Soldiers and their families during
Family Day.”
Dixon made reopening the theater a priority
when she arrived at Fort Jackson in
2007 and said she is pleased with the result.
See THEATER: Page 4
Photo by MIKE A. GLASCH
Fort Jackson’s 282nd U.S. Army Band performs with the University of South Carolina Marching Band during halftime
of the Gamecocks football game against the University of Florida Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium. More
than 250 service members from all branches took part in the university’s Salute to the Military event.

COMMANDERS’ CORNER
Native Americans ‘spirit of our nation’
Since the start of November, we have been honoring
the historical contributions of Native Americans,
the original people of our land. To show our appreciation,
we have planned a series of events themed, “The
Spirit of Our Nation,” because Native Americans are
truly the spirit of this great nation. Their long and storied
history is unprecedented and worthy of tribute.
We have been recognizing Native American contributions
since 1916, when New York state designated one
day to be known as “American Indian Day.” Fast forward
nearly three-quarters of a century later to 1990 when former
President George H.W. Bush expanded the observance
to an entire month.
From an Army perspective, Native Americans have
been making contributions since the first settlers and explorers
arrived here. Native Americans worked alongside
the early U.S. Calvary as scouts. Many American natives
were fighting in our wars before they were citizens. In
World War I, some 12,000 Native American men and
women were among those who served. During World
War II, the number of those who served doubled, as Native
Americans played an instrumental role in encrypting
communications by using their native languages.
Today, there are more than 190,000 Native American
veterans; Soldiers willing to answer the call of duty to
uphold the core principles of our nation: life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness.
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Commanding General .................Brig. Gen. Bradley W. May
Garrison Commander ..........................Col. Lillian A. Dixon
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BRIG. GEN.
BRADLEY W. MAY
Fort Jackson
Commanding
General
The Army has always embraced the philosophy that
the strength of our nation comes from the diversity of its
people. That’s why we believe that it’s so important for
Soldiers of all different backgrounds take time to note the
contributions of others and their heritages.
Native Americans have distinguished themselves in
the past couple of centuries on and off the battlefield. In
addition to their military accomplishments, Native Americans
have become honored scholars, entrepreneurs, spiritual
leaders and have excelled in many more disciplines.
Native Americans are no strangers to adversity, but they
have always confronted it with courage and have shown
us what honor and the warrior ethos means.
As a nation, we owe a great deal to Native Americans
and the current administration has noted that fact in its
policy to be more responsive with programs and funding
Ask the garrison commander:
What is an heirloom chest?
What is an heirloom chest?
It is a chest issued to the person eligible to receive the
personal effects of Soldiers who died on active duty. The
Army began issuing the chests in 2007. The chest can be
used to store a Soldier’s military memorabilia.
What does the acronym BEAR mean?
BEAR stands for Bonus Extension or Retraining Program.
See your retention NCO for more information regarding
this program.
Is it true Victory Bingo no longer holds games on
Tuesday nights?
Yes, it has now moved to Saturday because of construction
projects. Victory Bingo will now be open on
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Call 751-3411
for more information.
GARRISON FACT OF THE WEEK
November is Month of the Military Family, so take
advantage of the great deals Family and Morale, Welfare,
and Recreation activities are offering during November.
— Century Lanes: One free game of bowling, including
shoes, for each member of the family any time the
lanes are available.
— Palmetto Greens Miniature Golf: Free round of
LEADER INFORMATION
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submissions. When submitting an
article, photo or announcement,
please adhere to the following deadlines:
for areas in which there have been shortfalls in sustaining
the culture over time. As for the Army’s incentives, we
need to remain cognizant of the fact that further nurturing
of our various cultures only benefits us in the long run.
Native Americans have added immeasurably to our heritage,
guiding our land stewardship policies and demonstrating
unparalleled courage. They have always served
and continue to serve our country proudly.
During the remainder of the month, each of us needs
to take some time and delve into some Native American
history. I guarantee you that you will learn a lot. Perhaps
our commander-in-chief President Barack Obama sums
up the essence of this special month best: “The indigenous
peoples of North America — the first Americans —
have woven rich and diverse threads into the tapestry of
our nation’s heritage. Throughout their long history on
this great land, they have faced moments of profound triumph
and tragedy alike. During National Native American
Heritage Month, we recognize their many accomplishments,
contributions and sacrifices, and we pay tribute
to their participation in all aspects of American society.”
In our Army of One, we continue to gain the bestqualified
Soldiers from all backgrounds, ensuring that
every Soldier gets the opportunity to reach his or her potential.
Army Strong!
COL.
LILLIAN A. DIXON
Fort Jackson
Garrison
Commander
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golf at Palmetto Greens for each member of the family,
Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.
— Weston Lake: Free daily canoe rentals.
— Marion Street Station: Free bike rentals all month.
— Retail Zone: 25 percent off all purchases at the Retail
Zone. (excludes close-outs).
— Officers’ Club: Children eat free all month.
— Fitness: All fitness classes, no matter how many
you take, are free in November. Current fitness members
will get a free month of their choosing. For more information,
contact Pam Green at 751-5758
— Golf Course: Special golf rates for families. Saturday
and Sundays after 2 p.m.: $10 for adults and $5 for
children for one round of golf, includes cart.
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NEWS
DoD: H1N1 vaccine supply abundant
By JUDITH SNYDERMAN
Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON — As shipments of some 3.7 million
doses of H1N1 vaccine ordered by the Defense Department
continue to arrive from the manufacturer, more than enough
will be available for all military personnel and their beneficiaries,
military medical experts say.
Navy Cmdr. Danny Shiau, division chief for the Bureau
of Navy Medicine and Surgery’s force health protection, and
Dr. Robert Morrow, the bureau’s preventive medicine programs
and policy officer, took questions about the military’s
seasonal flu and H1N1 preparedness efforts during a recent
“DoD Live” bloggers’ roundtable.
Immunization for both seasonal flu and H1N1 is mandatory
for all military personnel and it is highly recommended
for beneficiaries. When the first cases of H1N1 were diagnosed
in April, Morrow said, the department bought 2.7 million
doses of the vaccine for mission assurance purposes.
At the time, it was unclear how many doses, per person,
would be needed. But a single dose has been determined to
be effective, Morrow said.
The Health and Human Services Department distributed
1 million doses of the vaccine, Sanofi Pasteur, to the department,
“so that’s a total of 3.7 million individuals for (Defense
Department) active duty, reservists, civilians and
essential contractors,” he said.
First priority for the vaccine will go to deployed forces,
Shiau said, first in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, then to
ships, trainees and health care workers based on prioritiza-
Meeting focuses
on holiday safety
By SUSANNE KAPPLER
Fort Jackson Leader
Members of the Fort Jackson community received
updates on staying safe during the holiday season
during a town hall meeting Tuesday at the Solomon
Center.
Col. Nancy Hughes, commander of Moncrief
Army Community Hospital, informed those in attendance
about the availability of H1N1 and seasonal flu
vaccines. Chaplain (Col.) Henry Haynes, installation
chaplain, offered tips on making the holiday season
as stress-free as possible. And Sean O’Brian, safety
director, emphasized the importance of traffic safety.
In other news:
— Representatives from Balfour Beatty Communities
announced that a ribbon cutting ceremony for
new junior enlisted housing is scheduled for Jan. 21,
10 a.m. The location will be announced at a later
time.
— The new Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration,
Exploration and Skills building on Lee Road is under
construction and is scheduled to be completed in
May.
— A new community calendar featuring a number
of community events is available on the Fort
Jackson Web site. To access the calendar, visit
www.jackson.army.mil and click on the Community
Calendar link at the bottom of the page.
The next town hall meeting is scheduled for Feb.
9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Solomon Center.
Susanne.Kappler1@us.army.mil
tions.
Priorities for beneficiaries in the United States will follow
federal and state guidelines, whether beneficiaries opt to get
the H1N1 vaccine at military treatment facilities or at nonmilitary
clinics, Shiau said. In either case, since the vaccine
is free, and there will be plenty of it, it will not matter
whether they get their shot from the military or civilian supply.
Overseas, civilian defense workers and beneficiaries will
be able to get the H1N1 vaccine at military treatment facilities.
Shiau added that so far, the general severity of cases seen
has been mild to moderate and there’s been no operational
effect on defense. But, he said, those with symptoms should
contact their doctor or treatment facility before heading to an
emergency room, because some facilities have special procedures.
“The bottom line is, you don’t want to spread it in the
ER,” he said.
The extra care being taken may be because “this is the
first time that we’ve had two different kinds of influenza
going around at the same time and two different kinds of influenza
shots going around at the same time, and it’s very
confusing, even to those who do this day in and day out,”
Morrow said.
His best advice is that when you have questions, “ask and
clarify.” Shiau added that to help prevent spreading seasonal
and H1N1 flu, people should wash their hands thoroughly,
cover their mouths when coughing and, when possible, do
not go to work sick.
Fort Jackson flu mist vaccine schedule
Fort Jackson's flu drive for dependents,
beneficiaries and retirees
(with valid military identification) is
currently under way.
Seasonal flu nasal vaccinations
(flu mist) are scheduled to be given
at the Solomon Center Monday,
Wednesday and every other Saturday,
during the following dates and
times:
NOVEMBER DATES
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 30
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — 25
DECEMBER DATES
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 5, 7, 14
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — 2, 9, 6
The flu drive will continue until
March, and additional dates will be
announced later.
This drive is for the nasal mist
only — the injectable vaccine is no
longer available because of a nationwide
shortage, said Col. Nancy
Hughes, MACH commander, during
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a town hall meeting Tuesday.
Those who have ever had a negative
reaction after receiving a flu
vaccine should consult their primary
care manager prior to receiving the
vaccine.
Children between the ages of 6
months and 3 years will get their flu
shots at the Pediatric clinic on a
walk-in basis.
The clinic is located in the Family
Health Clinic on the ground floor
of Moncrief Army Community Hospital.
For more information on pediatric
flu shots, call 751-2210.
MACH will not cover seasonal
flu vaccine for nonbeneficiaries.
Nonbeneficiaries and DoD civilians
should schedule vaccinations
through their primary care managers.
TRICARE-authorized beneficiaries
may also use Minute or Concentra
Clinics, which are found in some
pharmacies.
A list of these clinics can be
found at www.tricare.mil.
Fort Jackson starts
H1N1 vaccinations
At Fort Jackson, Moncrief Army Community Hospital
has already begun vaccinating beneficiaries and
other civilians for H1N1, officials said this week.
ID card holders interested in receiving the vaccine
may do so during the seasonal flu drive, which is
scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday and every
other Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Wednesday.
The vaccine is being distributed by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, which
means the first to receive the vaccine will be consist of:
pregnant women; people who live with or care for children
younger than 6 months; health care and EMS personnel;
people 6 months to 24 years old; and people
25-64 who have certain chronic health disorders or
compromised immune systems.
Children 9 and younger will need two doses of
H1N1 vaccine separated by at least 21-28 days.
Because of their limited likelihood of being infected
by H1N1, those older than 65 will not receive the vaccine.
Active duty personnel will receive the vaccine
through their units.
For more information on the flu
drive, call 751-2434.
FLU PRECAUTIONS
Take these everyday steps to protect
your health:
–– Cover your nose and mouth
with a tissue when you cough or
sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash
after you use it.
–– Wash your hands often with
soap and water, especially after you
cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand
cleaners are also effective.
–– Avoid touching your eyes, nose
or mouth. Germs spread this way.
–– Try to avoid close contact with
sick people.
–– Stay home if you are sick until
at least 24 hours after you no longer
have a fever (100 degrees) or signs of
a fever (without the use of a fever-reducing
medicine).
–– Follow public health advice regarding
school closures, avoiding
crowds and other social distancing
measures.
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NEWS
ACS offers classes for non-native speakers
By STEVE REEVES
Fort Jackson Leader
Learning English as a second language can be difficult,
as well as time consuming and costly, for many people.
But with a new pilot program about to begin, people who
want to improve their English can do so without leaving the
post.
For the first time, an English as a Second Language
course is being offered on Fort Jackson. The class is designed
for foreign-born spouses, but is open to anyone needing
English language instruction.
“We have a lot of foreign-born spouses who relocate
here to Fort Jackson,” said Miranda Broadus, relocation
program manager for Fort Jackson’s Army Community
Service. “We’re providing a service for those spouses that
before, they had to go off post to receive.”
Typically, Fort Jackson family members had to take ESL
courses at a local college or high school and pay for it out
of their own pockets.
CAMPAIGN PLAN FOCUS
English as a second language
classes support the campaign
objective “enhance
quality of life for families” (5.0 on
the strategy map). Quality of life is
one of the three lines of operation
of the Fort Jackson campaign plan.
Fort Jackson’s new ESL program will be free to participants
and all instructional materials will be provided,
Broadus said. Child care will also be provided for free.
The first ESL course will be limited to 10 people and begins
Dec. 8. Classes will be held every Tuesday for two to
three months, depending on the progress of the students.
If the program proves successful and there is a high demand
for more classes, Broadus said it could be expanded.
“We anticipate there being a very high demand for an
ESL course here at Fort Jackson,” Broadus said.
Clayton Leishman, a certified ESL instructor at the Defense
Language Institute, will be one of the program’s
teachers. He said the pilot program will be a “nonintensive”
course intended for beginners.
“It’s going to cover the basics,” Leishman said. “It will
focus on reading and speaking English. We’re trying to develop
the daily communication ability.”
Leishman said it is important that foreign-born spouses
learn English so that they can take part not only in the Fort
Jackson community, but the Columbia community as well.
“Language is what unifies a community, but it can also
divide a community,” he said. “We can provide people with
the opportunity to have access to the larger community outside
Fort Jackson.”
For information about the program, or to volunteer as an
instructor, call Broadus at 751-1124/5256. She can also be
reached by email at Miranda.Broadus@us.army.mil.
Steve.Parrish2@us.army.mil
Theater reopening draws scores of moviegoers
Continued from Page 1
“You can’t help but smile when you
walk inside the facility,” she said. “I invite
everyone to support the theater. The price is
right and the company is even better.”
The renovated theater features new seats,
curtains and carpet, fresh paint, upgraded
projection equipment and concessions, and
a new Dolby Digital sound system.
Matt Gibbs, project manager for Fort
Jackson’s Directorate of Public Works, said
approximately $600,000 in garrison funds
went toward the renovation of the theater,
which had been closed since 2007 because
the facility had deteriorated so badly.
The renovation project began in April,
Gibbs said, and was completed just before
the theater’s grand opening last weekend.
Matt Shealy, chief of engineering for
DPW, said the theater’s ceiling had been
badly damaged by water leakage and maintenance
of the interior had not been kept up
in recent years.
“It was just a tired, old space,” Shealy
said.
Aside from being a major source of entertainment
on post, the theater was a multiuse
facility because of its large capacity.
“The theater is as important for training
as it is for movies,” Shealy said. “We just
don’t have that many spaces on post that
can hold 750 people. We really needed the
theater to open back up.”
But being a source of entertainment is a
large part of the theater’s significance to
Fort Jackson, Shealy said.
“We need a theater on post because
that’s important for the families,” he said.
Steven.Parrish2@us.army.mil
Photo by CRYSTAL LEWIS BROWN
Jason Rosenberg, AAFES general manager, Col. Lillian A. Dixon, garrison commander, and Billy Wood, movie
theater manager, cut the ribbon during the grand opening of Fort Jackson’s movie theater. Dixon said she
made the project, which took two years to complete, one of her priorities when she came to Fort Jackson.

NEWS
Drill sergeants take on skill challenge
By STEVE REEVES
Fort Jackson Leader
At the end of a six-mile ruck march with a fully loaded
35-pound pack, Staff Sgt. Johnny Jno-Pierre smiled and
made an obvious understatement.
“It was a little challenging,” he said as rain lightly fell on
a recent windy and chilly day at Fort Jackson.
The ruck march was even more challenging since it
came at the end of a very long day packed with events designed
to test and push a group of drill sergeants from 3rd
Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment to their limits.
Called the Best Drill Sergeant Competition, last week’s
event was modeled after the Best Ranger Competition, a
grueling test of combat skills and fitness.
“It’s a gut check,” said Lt. Col. Bryan Hernandez, commander
of the 3-34th. “We’re finding out who the best of
the best is.”
Eight drill sergeants took part in the first competition,
which was held Nov. 10. There were four two-Soldier
teams and each team comprised a man and woman.
Intended to reflect the skills drill sergeants are expected
to teach new Soldiers, the events included a PT test, a written
Combat Lifesaver exam, obstacle course and advanced
rifle marksmanship.
“It’s reinforcing the skills they’re responsible for teaching
BCT Soldiers,” Hernandez said, referring to the Basic
Combat Training Soldiers the drill sergeants are tasked to
train. “I want mentally and physically fit drill sergeants out
there.”
Hernandez said the competitive nature of the event will
bring out the best in his drill sergeants and help them form
a bond with one another.
“It builds camaraderie and teamwork,” he said.
Capt. Brett Lea, battalion operations officer for the 3-
34th, said drill sergeants have to have a deep and complete
understanding of Basic Combat Training skills, which is
COMMUNITY UPDATES
�� Balfour Beatty Communities
has extended its office
hours. The new hours
are Monday-Thursday,
7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday,
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
�� Residents who refer an
off-post friend receive
$600 when the friend
moves in. This offer expires
Dec. 31.
�� Residents who fill out a
comment card after being
in contact with a Balfour
Beatty employee have the
chance to win $100. Winners
are chosen monthly.
�� LifeWork events are free
and open to all residents.
To register, or for more information,
e-mail cowilliams@bbcgrp.com
or
call 738-8275. Join the
LifeWorks e-mail list and
stay informed. Stop by the
Housing Happenings
management office for a
calendar of events. Visit
www.ftjacksonfamilyhousing.com.
�� Balfour Beatty Communities
is now leasing to
single Soldiers E5 (promotable)
and above. There
is a limited number of
apartments available on
Thomas Court for single
Soldiers. Call 738-8275 for
details.
�� Trash cans should not
be put out before 7 p.m.
the evening before pick
up. They need to be returned
no later than the
day following pick up.
DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
�� JNCO/Community
Center
–– Dry walling in the Community
Center is complete.
Painting and interior trim
Photo by STEVE REEVES
Staff Sgt. David Schomaker and Sgt. Kimberly Helgen, both of Company E, 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry
Regiment, near the end of a six-mile road march during the 3-34th Best Drill Sergeant Competition.
The event tested drill sergeants on their mastery of the skills they teach new Soldiers.
what the Best Drill Sergeant Competition is all about.
“It really hits on all the key points of basic training,”
Lea said. “We expect drill sergeants to be much more proficient
than their Soldiers are so they can be outstanding
trainers.”
Staff Sgt. David Schomaker, Company E, 3-34, said taking
part in the competition allows drill sergeants an oppor-
installation is in progress.
Cabinets and window
trims are being installed.
–– Two townhomes and 1
USAF home have drywall
installation and interior
trim ongoing. Cabinets
and flooring are being installed.
�� Senior NCO
–– Debris cleanup and site
work is ongoing.
�� Company grade
–– All buildings are in various
stages of siding installation
and painting.
�� Field grade officer
–– Grading, site work and
land preparation continues.
�� Senior officers
–– Carpeting, door hardware
and HVAC units are
being installed.
–– Cabinets, countertops
and floors near completion.
tunity to view BCT tasks from the perspective of a new Soldier.
“It really gets us in touch with what we’re putting the
Soldiers through,” he said. “That will allow us to teach
them better.”
The 3-34th plans to hold competitions every six months.
Steven.Parrish2@us.army.mil.
THE CMS PROCESS
The Customer Management System at Fort Jackson is a
three-tiered feedback system established to determine the
satisfaction of those who work, train, live and play on the
installation.
CMS includes the Interactive Customer Evaluation system,
Community FIRST/AFAP and Customer Service Assesments.
This feedback enables the garrison to focus on specific
actions aimed at improving customers’ experiences of post
services.
A complete list of Community FIRST issues can be
found at http://www.jackson.army.mil/ WellBeing/wellbeing.htm.
New issues may be submitted on the site as well,
by clicking on “Submit an Issue or Recommendation” or
on the Community FIRST/AFAP Logo.
Whether it affects individuals and constituent groups
here at the installation level or throughout the Army, feedback
is important.
“Let your voice be heard!”
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NEWS
Local Soldiers tune in to resiliency class
By CRYSTAL LEWIS BROWN
Fort Jackson Leader
About 30 Fort Jackson Soldiers and civilians participated
this week in a course at the University of Pennsylvania
designed to help Soldiers and their families develop
resilience.
But they did it from more than 600 miles away.
The group joined via video teleconference 200 Soldiers
and civilians studying to be master resilience trainers. The
class was addressed by Army Chief of Staff Gen. George
W. Casey Jr.
Monday’s VTC was one portion of the 10-day resilience
course that ended today with the group being certified to
teach resilience concepts to Basic Combat Training Soldiers.
“The Master Resilience trainers who are here now are
actually receiving the same training as BCT Soldier so that
they understand (the training) the Soldiers will go through,”
said Capt. Tracy Johnson, of the Walter Reed Army Institute
of Research. Johnson was one of the course instructors.
BCT Soldiers will receive resilience training during the
“Red Phase,” and ideally during their first week, Johnson
said. Because the training involves a lot of new terminology,
she said, it was important to introduce the various concepts
of the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program to the
Soldiers and civilians who will interact with the training
Soldiers. The newly-certified trainers are not currently expected
to teach the training, but can now do so should it become
necessary, Johnson said.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Sharon Mullens, an information
systems technician with the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness
program, came to Fort Jackson to set up the VTC.
“Everyone knows that General Casey is extremely enthusiastic
about the program,” she said. “He wanted to have
some face time with the Soldiers ... to reinforce how passionate
he is about the program.”
She said she thought it was important that Fort Jackson’s
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Photo by Mike A. Glasch
Richard Keller, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, speaks to a group of students attending
Fort Jackson’s 10-day Master Resilience Trainer Course at the Recruiting and Retention School.
Soldiers got the chance to see the emphasis senior leaders
were putting on not just making Soldiers physically fit, but
mentally fit, as well.
“I think it was great. They were elated that they were
able to have that experience,” she said, referring to the Fort
Jackson students.
Casey’s address was an open forum, she said, and allowed
the students to ask questions and share experiences.
Casey emphasized during the VTC that the students
were at the forefront of the Army’s new strategy to provide
more preventive tools to build resilience and enhance performance.
“You will be the first group to go out and help me bring
Shooting star
this way of thinking to the Army,” Casey said during a news
conference and in an interview. “I firmly believe that this
effort to build resilience and enhance performance is fundamentally
necessary if we are going to sustain this force
over the coming years.”
Mullens said this week’s training is the first step of many
aimed at easing Soldiers’ stress in the face of multiple deployments.
“We realize we’re not going to change the mindset over
night,” she said. But she added, the goal is to “not only
make us Army Strong, but mentally strong.”
Editor’s note: Jim Garamone, Armed Forces Press Service,
contributed to the report.
Photo by STEVE REEVES
Pvt. Christopher Cherry, Company D, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry
Regiment, hit 40 out of 40 targets during Basic Rifle Marksmanship
testing, earning him the designation “Hawkeye.”

YEAR OF THE NCO
Brown: ‘Be above the rest’
Rank, name
Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Brown
Unit
Company C, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry
Regiment
Military Occupational
Specialty / Job title
21B, Combat engineer/drill sergeant
Years in service
11
Family
Married with seven children
Highest education
Some college
Hobbies
Working out; fixing old cars; and spending
time with family
Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Brown has no
plans for settling — at anything.
He said his family, colleagues and a
former battalion commander motivate
him to go above and beyond everything
he does every day.
“They push me to constantly better
myself and never settle for the standard,
to exceed the standard. Always strive to
be above the rest,” he said.
And when he completes his assignment
as a drill sergeant, Brown wants to
take on the challenge of becoming an
Army Ranger.
Photo by DELAWESE FULTON
Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Brown said he wants to become an Army Ranger
once he completes his drill sergeant time.
NCO spotlight
“It is something I need to do, to be
complete. It’s a goal that I want to do,” he
said.
During his 11 years in the Army,
Brown has served at the former Camp
Howze, Korea; Fort Hood, Texas; and
Fort Bragg, N.C. Brown also has deployed
to Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Brown is also looking forward to earning
a degree and training as a physical
therapist.
He believes his experience as a Soldier
and drill sergeant has equipped him with
important skills that can help others heal
and maintain their bodies and physical
strength.
Brown advises junior enlisted to “always
seek improvement in the military,
as well as in civilian education.”
He said leadership is developed by examining
the good and bad characteristics
of those who lead us.
Take the good traits, he said, build on
them and make those traits your own.
We salute you!
The NCO Creed
No one is more professional than I. I am a noncommissioned
officer, a leader of Soldiers. As a
noncommissioned officer, I realize that I am a
member of a time-honored corps, which is known
as “the backbone of the Army.”
I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned
Officers and will at all times conduct myself so as
to bring credit upon the corps, the military service
and my country regardless of the situation in which
I find myself.
I will not use my grade or position to attain
pleasure, profit, or personal safety.
Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities
will always be uppermost in my mind
–– accomplishment of my mission and the welfare
of my Soldiers.
I will strive to remain technically and tactically
proficient.
I am aware of my role as a noncommissioned officer.
I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in
that role. All Soldiers are entitled to outstanding
leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know
my Soldiers and I will always place their needs
above my own.
I will communicate consistently with my Soldiers
and never leave them uninformed. I will be
fair and impartial when recommending both rewards
and punishment.
Officers of my unit will have maximum time to
accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish
mine. I will earn their respect and confidence
as well as that of my Soldiers.
I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors,
peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise
initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence
of orders.
I will not compromise my integrity, nor my
moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my
comrades to forget that we are professionals, noncommissioned
officers, leaders!

UP CLOSE
Sisters pose triple threat at BCT
By MIKE A. GLASCH
Fort Jackson Leader
When the Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry
Regiment, graduate Basic Combat Training Friday, those
in the reviewing stands might be doing a double take as the
Soldiers march past. Make that a triple take; for Pvt. Zalusky,
Pvt. Zalusky and Pvt. Zalusky.
During the past two months, the triplets — Amanda,
Julie and Rachel — have had to adjust to something they
have not had to do their entire lives: being separated from
each other.
Having enlisted together, the Appleton, Wisc., natives
were put into separate companies (Amanda — Company
D, Julie — Company E and Rachel — Company F) once
they finished in-processing at the 120th Adjutant General
Battalion (Reception).
Going from seeing and relying on each other every day
to seeing each other once a week at church or just in passing
was a struggle for them at first.
“It was hard in the beginning,” said Julie. “Once we
found out that we could write each other letters, as well, it
was a little easier being separated.”
Amanda and Rachel found the initial separation even
harder.
“I’m so close to Amanda with us being identical ... . I
was very lonely at first,” Rachel said. “We expected to be
separated but I thought would be able to see my sisters
more.”
“It was tough the first few days. I didn’t get to see
Rachel at all,” Amanda said. “I wanted to know how (my
sisters) were doing.”
While the trio said the separation was hard the first few
weeks of BCT, they also admitted it has helped them grow
in ways they did not imagine.
“It has forced me to be more independent,” said
Amanda. “If they were around I would talk to them, but because
I’m not around them, I end up talking to more people.”
Photo by MIKE A. GLASCH
From left, triplets Pvts. Amanda, Julie and Rachel Zalusky, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, are
scheduled to graduate from Basic Combat Training Friday. The trio will also attend Advanced Individual
Training together at Fort Lee, Va., to become food service specialists.
“I think I’ve learned to do things on my own. It’s forced
me to find new friends, battle buddies,” Rachel said. “I was
surprised how well I was able to cope with being separated
from my sisters, not being able to sleep near each other. I
think later if we get shipped overseas it will help us that if
we’re not together we won’t have such a hard time then.”
Having triplets in the same battalion has also caused
some confusion for the cadre.
“I think now that we are close to graduating and the
companies are more interactive with each other, the drill
sergeants are getting a little more confused as to which one
of us is which,” said Julie.
“One of my drill sergeants walked up to Amanda and
almost yelled at her for hanging out with Delta (company)
because she thought Amanda was me,” Rachel said .
The Zalusky’s time of confusing cadre will not end with
graduation Friday. All three are off to Fort Lee, Va., for Advanced
Individual Training as food service specialists before
they return home to the same National Guard unit.
Michael.A.Glasch@us.army.mil

FOCUS ON FAMILIES
Mom trades cop-outs for cardio
Last Friday evening, I couldn’t breathe. I felt as if
my lungs were on fire, and my heart was thumping
so fast, it seemed as though if I looked down
at my shirt, I’d see my heart beating through it.
And that was only about 20 minutes into the hourlong
fitness class described by the instructor as “easy and
fun.”
I’d been threatening to join a gym for months. But my
quest for a smaller waistline was outweighed by another
of my quirks — my frugality. I contemplated for months
whether I’d join an off-post gym, which was close to my
house; or join the on-post gym, which was farther from
home, but only charged a nominal fee for fitness classes.
Last week, however, I got a wake-up call. I don’t
know if it was the harsh lights of the dressing room or
the full-size mirror, but while trying on clothes, I realized
just how out of shape I’d become. The bowl of ice cream
here, the bag of chips there, had all caught up with me. I
looked, and felt, more out of shape last month than I did
the month after I gave birth. I decided right then and
there, that I would go to the gym. And the next day, I did.
What made the decision even easier is that Family,
CRYSTAL CLEAR
By CRYSTAL
LEWIS BROWN
Fort Jackson Leader
Morale, Welfare and Recreation is offering all fitness
classes throughout the month for free, with no limit on
how many classes can be taken. That is in addition to the
use of the gym equipment, which is always free for ID
card holders.
I was all out of excuses, and trust me, I had lots. Two
weeks ago, I couldn’t work out because of my new
hairdo — which was attained after four hours of blow
drying, flat ironing and trimming. Before that, I couldn’t
wake up early enough to go. And even before that, my
excuse was finding child care.
Family Happenings Celebrating the ‘spirit’
FAMILY FOCUS GROUP
Customer Management Services and
the Army Family Action Plan are hosting
a family members focus group, 8:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. at the Family Readiness
Center. Family members who are interested
helping enhance the quality of life
for family members by raising questions
and concerns to presentation to the garrison
leadership are invited to attend.
Child care can be provided at no cost,
but space is limited. Call 751-1970/1972
to sign up for child care by Dec. 4. Family
members who plan to attend must register
by Dec. 9 by calling 751-3425 or
e-mail Marisa.Zelaya@us.army.mil.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Need a night off? Don’t forget to take
advantage of the Parents’ Night Out program
at Hood Street Child Development
Center. Call 751-1970/1972 for details.
JUMPING JACKS
Don’t let lack of child care be a deterrent
to working out. The Jumping Jacks
program provides parents the chance to
have child care while working out at
Andy’s Fitness Center. Child care is
available Monday and Wednesday, 9-11
a.m. and 3:45-7:45 p.m.; and Saturday, 8
a.m. to noon. Children must be registered
with Child, Youth and School Services.
Contact Central Enrollment at 751-
4865/4824 for details.
I’ve had everyone from my mom, to my husband; to a
command sergeant major give me tips and helpful advice
about how I could squeeze exercise into my busy day.
But I had to make the decision on my own to do something
for myself — something that would not only make
me look and feel better, but would improve my overall
health.
FMWR’s fitness classes also make working out easier.
The are a variety of classes offered at the several on post
gyms to fit nearly any schedule. Often, gyms and classes
are intimidating, but the variety of folks who attend eased
my self-consciousness. People of varying ages and fitness
levels, male and female, were in the class I attended.
And we were all able to participate to the best of our
abilities, without being judged.
I won’t lie and pretend that after two weeks in the
gym, I’m now a fitness buff. I still hate the gym. And I
still hate working out. But when I’m sweating at the end
of my walk/run on the treadmill or gulping down water
after a workout class, I feel a sense of satisfaction.
And once I can walk around my neighborhood or run
up my stairs without gasping for air, it will be worth it.
Photo by SHARONDA PEARSON,
Left, Craig Talbot, from the Waccamaw Indian People, performs a cleansing ceremony on Catherine
James, a kindergarten teacher at Pierce Terrace Elementary School. Talbot, also known as “One who
talks to doves,” is considered a holy man among his people.
Right, Susan “White Lily” Little, from the Stockbridge Munsee Band of the Mohicans, describes her
traditional Native American attire, which is made of deer skin, to a group of Pierce Terrace Elementary
School students. Both Talbot and Little were on post earlier this week as part of Fort Jackson’s Native
American Heritage Month activities, which included activities at both on-post schools and a luncheon.

OP-ED
Soldiers deliver inspiration to civilian
As the holidays approach, I have begun to reflect on
the last year and assess my accomplishments, successes
and failures. Much of my self-evaluation is
similar to previous years, as I contemplate old and new
friendships, the birth of my first nephew and other personal
and professional milestones.
This year, I have much to be thankful for and am proud
to have joined the community of civilian employees who
serve the Soldiers at Fort Jackson. Admittedly, as I near
my second month of work, I know my journey with the
Army has just started. And at times the experience has
been a bit overwhelming, but already the impact of the
culture has been both significant and profound.
Every day I’m here, my sense of pride deepens and a
new memory is created. I can vividly remember the anxiety
I felt the first time I met Brig. Gen. Bradley May, Col.
Lillian Dixon and other influential leaders on post. I imagine
that new Soldiers experience the same feeling when
they first arrive at Fort Jackson: a fear of the unexpected
but sense of honor to be a part of the Army family.
I can recall the intense emotion that consumed me as I
fought back tears while attending my first graduation, the
Mama was an Army wife. Before she passed
away, she was the wife of a man who dedicated
30 years of his life to serving his country. During
those days, Mama was referred to as a “dependent.”
In some ways she was dependent. She was dependent on
the idea that her husband — my father — would always
be there for her, despite his three tours in Vietnam.
She depended on him and the military way of life to
provide a certain level of comfort, stability, and safety despite
those unexpected and unforeseen challenges in life.
Today wives, children and husbands of military members
are referred to as “family members,” and rightly so.
The women and men and their families who support their
loved ones who have chosen to serve their country are a
mixed group who come in all shapes, sizes, ethnic backgrounds
and religious affiliations.
Many have learned to be independent, carving out
their own niche with careers and hobbies about which
they are passionate. Yet one thing remains — they depend
on each other to maintain households filled with love and
memories of experiences shared in the day and life of the
military family.
COMMENTARY
By SHARONDA
PEARSON
Fort Jackson Leader
sense of pride that overwhelmed me as I scanned the hundreds
of Soldiers who were embarking on their journey as
protectors of our great nation. Or the extreme level of respect
I felt as I watched drill sergeants mentor and instruct
young men and women, many who remind me of my own
20-year-old brother, on how to become the best Soldiers
possible.
At a time when so much in the world seems to be
wrong it is refreshing to be among men and women who
personify integrity, duty and unwavering discipline. To
witness the rituals and daily interactions between the sea-
COMMENTARY
By YVONNE
CORPPETTS
Special to the Leader
Teaching courses in sociology has allowed me the opportunity
to talk about some of my experiences in the
Army and Air Force and the culture of the military community.
We are in some ways independent, a city of our
own where there are residences, grocery stores (commissary),
retail stores (Post Exchange and Base Exchange),
recreational facilities for swimming, tennis, exercising,
and more.
There are clubs for social activities for adults and children,
theaters, restaurants and even places to gas-up. Unless
a person has been there or learned from someone
soned Soldiers tasked with molding the next leaders of the
Army, and the young Soldier expected to continue the
Army tradition.
During my short time here, I have come to realize that
the Army community is much more than a series of ranks,
daily combat readiness or 6 a.m. physical training. It is a
constant reminder of what is right in the world; of men
and women who are willing to risk their lives to protect
the fundamental principles of the American way of life.
Their daily sacrifice and willingness to answer the call of
duty is inspiring, and constantly renews my determination
to perform my job to the best of my ability.
Much is to be said about the level of dedication it takes
for new recruits to transition from civilians to warriors.
However, I think that it is equally important to note the
lessons learned and transformation of the civilians that
play a supporting role in ensuring success at Fort Jackson
— the individuals who are here because of our intense respect
and admiration for those in uniform.
I imagine I am not the only one who realizes that there
is no better place to work, no better mission to support
and no better community of which to be a part.
Military family provides support in times of need
who has, many people don’t realize that in the military,
we are a community. We are family.
When tragedy strikes, those unexpected, unforeseen
events such as the recent incident at Fort Hood, Texas,
family members come together. We depend on each other
to be strong, to provide comfort, stability and safety.
Around the world, our military communities step up to
the plate to look out and take care of one another in some
form or fashion 24/7. Some events we hear about; many
we don’t. Yet the professionalism and dedication to a way
of life I am proud to be a part of is second to none.
Military installations provide support for members of
its family through various programs that support their
welfare and well-being. So today I encourage you to look
at your family at Fort Jackson.
See the many faces of your family, those who look
similar to you and those who are quite different. Remember
we can be independent at times, but depend on each
other to make our family safe and secure. Our family is
part of a world wide web and we are all in this together.
Editor’s note: Yvonne Corppetts is a retired Air Force
officer who resides in Elgin.

AROUND POST
Saluting the cycle’s Basic Combat Training honorees
DRILL SERGEANTS OF THE CYCLE
Staff Sgt.
Joshua King
Company A
2nd Battalion,
13th Infantry Regiment
SOLDIER LEADER OF
THE CYCLE
Pvt. Joshua Petrovic
SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE
Spc. Sharon Vanderhorst
HIGH BRM
Pvt. Jacob Wallis
HIGH APFT SCORE
Spc. Katherine Silveus
Staff Sgt.
Levi Davison
Company B
2nd Battalion,
13th Infantry Regiment
SOLDIER LEADER OF
THE CYCLE
Pfc. Benajmin Parrish
SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE
Pfc. Sarah Jaques
HIGH BRM
Pvt. Matthew Butler
Pfc. Benjamin Parrish
SUPPORT AWARDS OF THE CYCLE
STAFF SUPPORT AWARD
Cpl. Brandon Spivey
HIGH APFT SCORE
Pvt. Stephanie Hamilton
Sgt. 1st Class
Tamara Gentle
Company C
2nd Battalion,
13th Infantry Regiment
SOLDIER LEADER OF
THE CYCLE
Pfc. Teresa Bettger
SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE
Spc. Kandi Huggins
HIGH BRM
Pvt. Brendon Culberson
HIGH APFT SCORE
Pfc. Meijuan Zheng
TRAINING SUPPORT AWARD
Cpl. Twain McBryde
Date Time Movie Rating Running Time
Nov. 19 1 p.m. Cloudy with a Chance
of Meatballs PG 90 min.
Nov. 19 5 p.m. Couples Retreat PG-13 114 min.
Nov. 20 7 p.m. Pandorum R 108 min.
Nov. 21 7 p.m. Couples Retreat PG-13 114 min.
Nov. 22 3 p.m. Cloudy with a Chance
of Meatballs PG 90 min.
Nov. 22 7 p.m. Pandorum R 108 min.
Nov. 28 3 p.m. Where the Wild
Things Are PG 94 min.
Nov. 28 7 p.m. The Stepfather PG-13 101 min.
Nov. 29 7 p.m. Where the Wild
Things Are PG 94 min.
Fort Jackson
Reel Time Theater
(803) 790-1645
Closed Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday
Ticket admission
ADULT $4
CHILDREN (younger than 11)
$2
Visit aafes.com for listings
Staff Sgt.
Jonathan Harrison
Company D
2nd Battalion,
13th Infantry Regiment
SOLDIER LEADER OF
THE CYCLE
Pvt. Brian Kalinowski
SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE
Pfc. Joseph Myers
HIGH BRM
Pvt. Christopher Cherry
HIGH APFT SCORE
Pvt. Yvenson Calixte
Pvt. Jesse Holtmann
SERVICE SUPPORT AWARD
Staff Sgt. Venus Alleyne
Staff Sgt.
Jamie Gallentine
Company E
2nd Battalion,
13th Infantry Regiment
SOLDIER LEADER OF
THE CYCLE
Pfc. Ryan Dayton
SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE
Pfc. Katherine Smith
HIGH BRM
Pvt. Kevin Owens
Spc. Javan Williamson
HIGH APFT SCORE
Pfc. Benjamin Taylor
DFAC AWARD
Kathleen Walker
UNIT MILITARY GUESTS / FAMILY
187th. Ord. Bn. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
2nd Bn., 60th Inf. Reg. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3rd Bn., 13th Inf. Reg. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3rd Bn., 60th Inf. Reg. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
369th AG Bn. Noon to 3 p.m. Noon to 3:30 p.m.
120th AG Bn. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Staff Sgt.
Asata Washington
Company F
2nd Battalion,
13th Infantry Regiment
SOLDIER LEADER OF
THE CYCLE
Pvt. Erika Holt
SOLDIER OF THE CYCLE
Pfc. Megan Ramsdell
HIGH BRM
Pvt. Jeremy Richardson
Spc. Douglas Obrien
HIGH APFT SCORE
Pfc. Ashton Gentry
Thanksgiving meal schedule
The 120th AG Bn. dining facility is designated for retirees and guests of military ID
card holders who are not assigned to a unit. Meals for retirees and guests will be
served 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Holiday meal served Nov. 24
Drill Sergeant School 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for all diners
Holiday meals served Nov. 25
1st Bn., 34th Inf. Reg. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all diners
2nd Bn., 39th Inf. Reg. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all diners
3rd Bn., 34th Inf. Reg. 5-8 p.m. for all diners
Holiday meals cost $7 (standard) and $5.95 (discount). The discount rate only applies
to dependents of enlisted Soldiers who are E-4 or below. For more information, call
751-4015/5556.

AROUND POST
WEEKLY
Walking away stress
Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m. at the pecan orchard near
the post office on Early Street, 751-6325.
Play group
Mondays, 10-11:45 a.m., Room 8, 5615 Hood St., for
children 4 and younger, 751-1071/6304.
Range control briefing
Mondays and Fridays, 1 p.m., Education Center, Room
302, 751-7171.
Columbia Composite Squadron (Civil Air Patrol)
Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Owens Field, main conference
room. E-mail tom.alsup@gmail.com or visit
www.scwg.cap.gov.
Helping Everyone Reach Optimum Strength
Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., Moncrief Army Community Hospital,
seventh floor. Open to combat veterans and their family
members, 751-2160/2183.
Protestant Women of the Chapel
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Main Post Chapel,
Bible study and fellowship. Home schoolers are welcome.
Free child care is available. E-mail pwocjackson@yahoo.com.
Military Widows/Widowers Association
Sundays, 2 p.m., Moncrief Army Community Hospital,
eighth floor, 787-2469.
MONTHLY
Fort Jackson Spouses’ Club
Monthly meetings, visit www.fortjacksonspousesclub.com
or e-mail Ft.JacksonSpousesclub@yahoo.com.
Fort Jackson Bass Club
First Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Joe E. Mann Center.
Open to active duty, retirees, DoD civilians, reservists,
veterans and family members.
Visit www.jacksonanglers.com.
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
— Second and fourth Monday of the month, noon,
Weight Management Center, 180 Laurel St.
— Second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.,
Palmetto Health Baptist Breast Health Center, 1501
Sumter St., ground level, Meeting Room 2.
Recurring meetings
Seabees
Second Monday of the month, 7 p.m., West Metro
Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, 755-7792 or
755-0300.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 641
Second Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m., 534 S. Beltline
Blvd., 782-5943 or 782-0148.
La Leche League breastfeeding support group
First Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon, Room 8,
5615 Hood St., 751-5256/6325.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
First Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Post Conference
Room, www.jackson.army.mil/360/SA MC/home.htm.
American Legion Post 182
First Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., Officers’ Club, 351-
2333.
National Federation of Federal Employees
Second Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., 4405 Forney
St., first floor, 751-2622 or NFFE@conus.army.mil.
Disabled American Veterans
Second Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m., 511 Violet St.,
West Columbia, 796-7122.
Fleet Reserve Association Unit 202
Third Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m., 2620 Lee Road,
482-4456.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Gandy-Griffin Post 4262
Third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., 5821 North Main
St., 754-1614 or 447-2320.
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 303
Third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., American Legion
Post 6, 200 Pickens St., 312-4895.
Purple Heart #402
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., American Legion
Post 6, 200 Pickens St., 351-2333.
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
First and third Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m., 4405
Jackson Blvd., 751-1148.
American Red Cross
New adult volunteers orientation, second Wednesday of
the month, 9 a.m. to noon, 2179 Sumter Ave., 571-4329.
Victory Riders Motorcycle Club
First and third Thursdays of the month, 5 p.m., Magruders
Club. E-mail sec@fjvictoryriders.com.
The Rocks Inc., James Webster Smith Chapter
Third Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., Post Conference
Room. Call 751-1898 for information.
Society of American Military Engineers
Fourth Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m., 254-0518 or
765-0320.
MEDPROS training
Third Friday of the month, 1-4 p.m., Moncrief Army
Community Hospital, Room 9-83. E-mail
Jaclynne.Smith@amedd.army.mil.
Retired Enlisted Association
Third Friday of the month, 5:30 p.m., Moncrief Army
Community Hospital, third floor, call 740-2319 or e-mail
jrodgers11@sc.rr.com.
Chrome Divas of Columbia
Second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Call 606-
5402 or visit www.thebikerchicks.com for information.
92nd Buffalo Chapter 20 DAV
Third Saturday of the month, except July and August, 11
a.m., DAV Headquarters 511 Violet St., West Columbia,
260-1067.
Ladies Auxiliary
Second Sunday of the month, 3 p.m., 534 S. Beltline
Blvd., 782-5943 or 782-0148.
The Ladies Auxiliary Post 4262
Second Sunday of the month, 5 p.m., 5821 North Main
St., 754-1614.
Combat Vets Motorcycle Association
Third Sunday of the month at noon. Call (774) 451-7504,
e-mail armyaguiar@yahoo.com or visit www.combatvet.org.
SUBMISSIONS
To submit a recurring meeting, e-mail the name
of the group, when and where the meeting takes
place and contact information to
fjleader@conus.army.mil.

HAPPENINGS
Calendar
Today
WTU/SFAC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
9 a.m., 4512 Stuart Ave.
A tour of the new Soldier and Family Assistance
Center will follow the ceremony.
Walk your butts off
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Patriots Park
The Great American Smoke Out event includes
a Kick Butts Survival Kit to help
kick the tobacco habit. Participants will
meet at the Eagle Statue in front of the
Solomon Center, and can win prizes from
FMWR.
The Rocks Inc.
5:30 p.m., Post Conference Room
“A tribute to the Year of the NCO”
NCOs, warrant officers, officers and civilians
are invited to attend.
Post Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall will
be guest speaker.
Friday
Pet visitation therapy informational
6:30-9:30 p.m.,
Moncrief Army Community Hospital
Pet owners interested in their dogs participating
in a pet therapy program are invited.
Call 751-4329 for information.
Tuesday
AG Corps membership breakfast
7:15-8:30 a.m., NCO Club
The Carolina Chapter of the Adjutant
General Corps Regimental Association
has scheduled its quarterly membership
breakfast. Garrison Command Sgt. Maj.
Christopher Culbertson will be guest
speaker. Call 751-8417 for information.
Tuesday, Dec. 1
Sgt. Audie Murphy Club Luncheon
11:30 a.m., NCO Club
Six noncommissioned officers will be inducted.
Call 751-3319 for tickets.
Sunday, Dec. 6
282nd Army Band holiday concert
5 p.m., Solomon Center
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Community FIRST/AFAP training
8:30 a.m. to noon
Thursday, Dec. 10
Hearts Apart Holiday Party
6 p.m., Main Post Chapel
Families of deployed Soldiers or Soldiers
on an unaccompanied tour are invited.
RSVP by Dec. 1 by calling 751-
1124/5256.
Housing events
All events are held in the Balfour
Beatty Communities management office
unless otherwise specified. For more information,
call 738-8275.
Tuesday
Fort Jackson CSI
3-4:30 p.m.
Join Balfour Beatty for an interactive
crime scene mystery. Open to all ages.
Parents are expected to assist younger participants.
Announcements
THANKSGIVING CLOSURES
The following offices are scheduled to
be closed Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving:
� Civilian Personnal Advisory Center
� Public Affairs Office
� RCI Housing Offices (including
RCO, HSO and UPH)
� Mission and Installation Contracting
Command, Directorate of Contracting.
Call 381-4316 for contracting
emergencies.
G3/DPTMS RELOCATION
G3/DPTMS offices have relocated to
2464 Anderson St.
COMMISSARY HOLIDAY HOURS
The commissary holiday hours are as
follows:
Thanksgiving — extended hours Monday,
7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Thursday
and Friday.
Christmas — extended hours Monday,
7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Christmas
Day.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB INTERNSHIP
Paid internships are available for high
school students, freshmen through seniors.
Children of active duty Soldiers are
eligible to participate as junior staff members
in various school districts, including
Richland one and two, Lexington one and
five and Fairfield. Call 467-9693 or email
tthames@bgcmidlands.org for more
information.
2010 CLAFLIN APPLICATIONS
An information meeting is scheduled
for 5:30 pm., Tuesday, in the Education
Center, Room 205, for those interested in
attending Claflin University at Fort Jackson.
The school is accepting applications
for the Spring 2010 semester. Claflin offers
evening courses toward a bachelor’s
degree in organizational management and
sociology/criminal justice administration.
For information, call 751-7209 or 787-
0596 or e-mail tgilmore@claflin.edu.
DIVALASHOUS MAKEOVERS
DivaLASHous is offering free
makeovers to female Soldiers who have
recently returned from deployment to a
war zone. The makeover includes a free
makeup application, including lash extensions,
a private lesson and face chart by a
trained and certified makeup artist. Call
414-7995 to schedule a consultation.
MAIL HANDLERS COURSE
The Mail Handlers Course is scheduled
for Tuesday, Dec. 15, Jan. 26 and
Feb. 10 at the Fort Jackson Education
Center, Room B206. The Mail Orderly
Course is scheduled from 8:30-9:15 a.m.
and the Mail Clerk Course is scheduled
from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Advance enrollment
is necessary. Call 751-5335 for information.
SUMTER AVENUE RESURFACING
Sumter Avenue is being resurfaced,
and some lane closures are possible. Delays
should be minimal. The project is
scheduled to be completed Nov. 30.
FREEDOM AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the 2010 Secretary of
Defense Employer Support Freedom
Award are being accepted through Jan.
18. The award is the highest recognition
given by the federal government to employers
for their outstanding support of
employees who serve in the National
Guard and Reserve. Award recipients will
be announced in the spring and honored
in September. For nomination information,
visit www.freedomaward.mil or call
703-380-9262.
THRIFT SHOP
The Thrift Shop will be closed Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday for
Thanksgiving.
The shop is accepting Christmas items
for consignment. Donations may be
dropped off at the back door. Receipts are
available during business hours, Tuesday
through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Organization welfare requests are also
being accepted.
COME SEE YOUR ARMY TOURS
“Come see your Army” tours are conducted
monthly. The tours provide the
community an opportunity to attend a
Basic Combat Training graduation; observe
Soldiers in training; get hands-on
experience with a state-of-the-art
weapons simulator system; eat lunch at a
military dining facility; and shop for souvenirs.
Call 751-1474/5327 to participate.
HEARTS APART
The Army Community Services Hearts
Apart program is inviting family members
of deployed Soldiers, or Soldiers serving
on an unaccompanied tour, to participate
in a video-teleconference with their Soldier
during the upcoming holiday season.
To participate, call 751-5458/1124 or
Malissa.Welch@us.army. mil or Miranda.Broadus@us.army.mil.
HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
“Being an American” contest is now
open to students in grades 9-12 who are
U.S. citizens or legal residents. This year’s
question: “What civic value do you believe
is most essential to being an American?”
The grand prize is $5,000 for each regional
winner. Entries are due Dec. 1. Visit
www.beinganamerican.org.
Off-post events
KIDS IN PRINT
The Richland County Public Library is
accepting entries for “Kids in Print,” a
publication featuring artwork, photos and
writing by children, 6 to 18. Entry forms
are available at all RCPL locations and
online at www.myRCPL.com/children.
Submissions are due Dec. 4.
BAND CONCERT
The 282nd Army Band will perfom a
holiday concert at 8 p.m., Dec. 9 at the
Newberry Opera House. The free concert
is open to the public. Call 803-276-9993
for information.
LEADER INFORMATION
� Article submissions are due
two weeks before the scheduled
publication. For example, an article
for the Dec. 4 Leader must be submitted
by today.
� Announcements are due one
week before the scheduled publication.
For example, an announcement
for the Dec. 4 Leader must be
submitted by Nov. 26. Send all submissions
to FJLeader@conus.
army.mil.
� Classified ads can be faxed to
(803) 432-7609 or mailed to: The
Fort Jackson Leader, P.O. Box
1137, Camden, S.C. 29021. All ads
should be addressed as: The Leader
Classifieds.

FMWR
Military family appreciation
continues through month
November has been designated as Military Family Appreciation
Month, and the Directorate of Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation has provided family members
with an abundance of activities to show its appreciation.
Capt. (Chaplain) Jerry Johnson, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry
Regiment attended the family brunch at the NCO
Army Family Covenant
By THERESA O’HAGAN
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Club which started the month’s activities.
“This was wonderful and I appreciate all the support
FMWR shows Soldiers and families at events and programs
that they offer every day,” he said. “An example of
that would be the (Halloween Howl) 5k run on Saturday
(Oct. 31).”
FMWR also began its “Where on Fort Jackson is G.I.
Joe?” hunt. Lindsey Wenzel found her G.I. Joe hidden in
Jane’s World Armies, a reference book at the Thomas Lee
Hall Post Library. Wenzel found G.I. Joe after gathering
only four clues from www.fortjacksonmwr.com, the FMWR
Facebook page and a clue collected at the library.
“It was actually pretty hard,” Wenzel said. “I had figured
out it was in the library, but I didn’t know where.”
When she got the next clue, “check your references,”
she knew she had to check the reference room. By accident
— or pure luck — she tried the Jane’s Reference on
World Armies and won the hunt.
Clues are available every day at most FMWR locations
and the FMWR Web site and Facebook page. One clue per
week is published in the Fort Jackson Leader. There are
15 clues for each secret hiding place. Three G.I. Joes have
already been hidden, with one located at press time and
one more to be hidden Monday.
Each finder becomes a keeper and gets to keep the G.I.
Joe he or she found, FMWR bucks and the DVD, G.I. Joe:
The Rise of Cobra.
Fort Jackson’s Families of the Year will be recognized
at the Families of the Year Ceremony Monday, 3:30 p.m.
Photo by THERESA O’HAGAN, FMWR
Lindsey Wenzel shows off the prize she won in
the “Where on Fort Jackson is G.I. Joe?” hunt.
at the Solomon Center. A food tasting will follow the ceremony.
A free family portrait will also be taken. Family
photos are available to everyone, not just Family of the
Year award recipients.
Saturday, FMWR is offering a free carnival inside and
outside the Solomon Center, from noon to 4 p.m. The first
200 children will receive a special prize by presenting the
coloring page flier that was given out at on-post schools
and through Child, Youth and School Services.
Victory Bingo is offering Family Fun Bingo, 4-7 p.m.,
Nov. 25. Prizes include movies, video games and a video
game system.
Century Lanes Bowling Center is also rolling out the
red carpet for families in November.
Century Lanes is having Colored Pin Bowling, Nov. 26-
27, 3-9 p.m.; Nov. 28, 2-9 p.m.; and Nov. 29, 1-8 p.m.
Those who throw a strike when the colored pin is in his or
her lane can win great prizes. The special also includes two
hours of bowling, shoe rental for four people and one
pitcher of soda for $25.
FMWR calendar
THURSDAY
� Visit Century Lanes for food, fun and bowling.
� Magruders Pub and Club is open for lunch.
� Visit the Officers’ Club 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for
the new Blue Plate Specials.
� Victory Bingo, 2-11 p.m.
� Bling it to the EDGE!, 3:30-5 p.m., 5955-D Parker
Lane. Design your own jewelry. Free for children 11-18.
FRIDAY
� Artistic Expressions with Jake, 6:30 p.m., Teen
Room at the Youth Services Center.
� Dance to a variety of music provided by DJ Randall
at Magruders Club, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Magruders Club
is located in the back of Magruders Pub. Cover charge is
$5 for civilians and $3 for military.
� Victory Bingo, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.
� Take a bite out of Twilight with the EDGE!, 3:30-5
p.m. Open to children 12-18 (11 year-olds need parental
permission). For more information, call 751-3053.
SATURDAY
� Free carnival, noon to 4 p.m., Solomon Center.
� Step Team practice, 2 p.m., dance room at the
Youth Services Center.
� Victory Bingo, starts at 4 p.m.
� Classic Soul Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., Excalibur
Room at the NCO Club. Cover charge is $5 for civilians
and $3 for military.
SUNDAY
� Family day at the Youth Services Center, 2-6 p.m.
� Traditional brunch, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, Officers’
Club. Coat and tie are no longer required. T-shirts, running
attire and flip flops are not permitted. Call 751-
4906/782-8761 for reservations.
� Victory Bingo, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
� NFL players club, Magruders Pub and Club. Watch
NFL games on big screen TVs and win prizes.
MONDAY
� Families of the Year, 3:30 p.m., Solomon Center.
Free food tasting and free family photos.
� Take a bite out of Twilight with the EDGE!, 3:30-5
p.m. Open to children 12-18 (11-year-olds need parental
permission). For more information, call 751-3053.
� PBA experience, 5 p.m., Century Lanes Bowling
Center, $18 per week.
� Family fun duo league, 6 p.m., Century Lanes
Bowling Center, $19 per duo.
TUESDAY
� Bling it to the EDGE!, 3:30-5 p.m., 5955-D Parker
Lane. Design your own jewelry. Free for children 11-18.
� Victory Bingo is no longer open Tuesdays.
WEDNESDAY
� Karaoke night with Tom Marable at Magruders
Club. Cover charge is $5 for civilians and $3 for military.
� Party night, 8 p.m., NCO Club. Cover charge is $7
for civilians and $5 for military.
� Take a bite out of Twilight with the EDGE!, 3:30-5
p.m. Open to children 12-18 (11 year-olds need parental
permission). For more information, call 751-3053.
� Free family bingo, 4-7 p.m., Victory Bingo.
WHERE ON FORT JACKSON IS G.I. JOE?
This week’s clue: It comes from Scotland.

HEALTH
Mail-order pharmacy leads to savings
By KAREN JAMES
TRICARE Management Activity
The TRICARE Management Activity is introducing significant
new enhancements to beneficiaries as it combines
its mail-order and retail pharmacy contracts into one new
contract: TRICARE Pharmacy.
The improvements to the TRICARE Pharmacy program
include the Specialty Medication Care Management program
in the mail-order pharmacy; expansion of the Member
Choice Center providing assistance to help beneficiaries
switch their military treatment facility prescriptions to mailorder;
and one call center phone number: 1-877-363-1303.
The Specialty Medication Care Management program is
for beneficiaries using the mail-order pharmacy for their
specialty medications. It is structured to improve their health
through continuous health evaluation, ongoing monitoring,
assessment of education needs, and management of medication
use.
The TRICARE Pharmacy Program provides outpatient
prescription drugs to 9.5 million beneficiaries. TRICARE
selected Express Scripts, Inc. to provide beneficiaries with
mail-order, retail and specialty pharmacy services. Express
Scripts currently handles millions of prescriptions each year
through mail-order and retail pharmacies.
“The fact that Express Scripts won the new contract
while holding its two predecessor contracts should assist
MACH updates
MACH CLOSES ENROLLMENT
Because of a shortage of on-post primary
care providers, active duty family members
will no longer be able to enroll for services at
MACH. Family members will have a choice
of Primary Care Managers in the TRICARE
Prime network in the civilian community.
CATARACT SCREENING
The Moncrief Army Community Hospital
Ophtalmology Clinic will conduct quick
cataract evaluations Friday and Dec. 11 for
all beneficiary categories, including activeduty
family members, retirees and retiree
family members. A referral is not necessary
to call for an appointment. To schedule an appointment,
call 751-5406.
OUT-PROCESSING POLICY
Soldiers must now clear the Army Substance
Abuse Program, Social Work Services
and Behavioral Health prior to leaving
with a seamless transition into the new program,” said Rear
Adm. Thomas McGinnis, TRICARE Management Activity
chief pharmacy officer. “TRICARE beneficiaries will be
pleased to know that to receive the improved benefit they
don’t have to do anything. No calls, no paperwork. Beneficiaries
don’t have to re-enroll, all co-pays stay the same and
the network remains essentially unchanged.”
The decision to combine mail-order and retail contracts
resulted from observations that commercial insurance companies
were doing the same thing with positive results.
Combined call centers and claims processing will help control
Department of Defense pharmacy costs.
“The Department of Defense provides a world-class
pharmacy benefit through TRICARE to all eligible uniformed
service members, retirees and family members, including
beneficiaries age 65 and older,” McGinnis said. “As
always, we try to control costs in order to sustain this great
benefit.”
The TRICARE Pharmacy Program is designed to provide
the medications beneficiaries need in a safe, convenient
and cost-effective manner.
The program has three objectives:
Provide a uniform, effective and efficient benefit. TRI-
CARE provides beneficiaries with four high-quality pharmacy
options: MTF pharmacies; the mail-order pharmacy;
the TRICARE Retail Pharmacy network; and non-network
retail pharmacies.
the installation.
The Soldiers’ out-processing will include
a review of medical records and provide
an opportunity for the Soldier to
receive care or information at their gaining
installation. Out-processing hours are 8-11
a.m., Tuesday and 1-4 p.m. Thursday, at
MACH, Room 7-90. For information, call
751-2235.
APPOINTMENTS ON TWITTER
MACH is announcing same-day appointments
for primary care on Twitter. Sign up at
www.twitter.com/machcsd.
ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC
The MACH Orthopedic Clinic is currently
seeing only active-duty Soldiers and
certain other patients for follow-up appointments.
If you need assistance obtaining orthopedic
care, call the referral center at
751-2363
MACH honors
Encourage mail-order pharmacy use. The mail-order
pharmacy is the least expensive option when not using a
MTF pharmacy. Beneficiaries receive up to a 90-day supply
of maintenance medications delivered directly to their
home.
The mail-order pharmacy now offers a program providing
enhanced education to promote safe use of specialty
medications requiring special handling and administration;
frequent dose changes; and possible benefits from additional
clinical monitoring. The Member Choice Center is
available at 1-877-363-1433 to help beneficiaries switch
prescriptions to the convenient, cost-effective mail-order
pharmacy.
Promote patient safety. All prescriptions dispensed to
beneficiaries through MTFs, the mail-order pharmacy and
retail network pharmacies are rigorously checked for accuracy
and potential drug interactions by referencing new prescriptions
against a beneficiary’s prescription history.
The TRICARE Retail Pharmacy network includes all
major national chains, more than 100 regional chains and
more than 20,000 independent community pharmacies.
Beneficiaries who are concerned about their current pharmacy’s
participation in the TRICARE retail network should
ask their pharmacist if they are in the TRICARE network.
For more information visit www.tricare.mil/pharmacy or
www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE, or call 1-877-363-
1303.
Photos by NICHOLE RILEY, MACH
Staff Sgt. Royce Smith, left, was recently named MEDDAC NCO of the
Quarter. Pfc. Judd Marshall was named Soldier of the Quarter.

CHAPEL
Refocusing can boost holiday spirit
By CHAPLAIN (CAPT.) STEVEN MICKEL
1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Battalion
We are now in full swing of the time of year affectionately
known as the holiday season. It is a long-anticipated
period of four-day weekends, family time and reunions,
good cooking (and eating) and gift-giving.
Our hearts seem to prompt us to renew our generosity
toward others, and “goodwill to men” becomes more than
a slogan. Pumpkin pie, football, crisp nights, warm fires,
caroling, and crowded malls are among the fond memories
of this time of year.
But it can also be a time of great stress: long drives in
crowded cars with ornery kids, too many desserts ruining
our diets, fighting traffic and the oppressive January hangover
of credit card bills.
Family reunions can also bring more confusion than joy,
and our hope for peace in our relationships can be shattered
as old wounds become fresh again. Are you eagerly looking
forward to this time of year, or dreading its arrival and
praying it will pass by quickly?
Why do we go through all of this anxiety anyway? And
how can we prevent this year from being just the same old
holiday season? Let me suggest a few changes to your au-
PROTESTANT
� Sunday
8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Daniel Circle Chapel
(Gospel)
7:45 a.m. Bayonet Chapel (Hispanic)
9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Magruder Chapel
9:30 a.m. Main Post Chapel
9:40 a.m. Moncrief Army Community Hospitall
10:45 a.m. Post-wide Sunday School (Main
Post Chapel)
11 a.m. Memorial Chapel
11 a.m. Chapel Next, Bayonet Chapel
� Wednesday
6 p.m. Prayer Service Daniel Circle Chapel
7 p.m. Gospel Mid-week Service Daniel Circle
Chapel
Protestant Bible Study
� Monday
tumn holiday routine.
First, be thankful at Thanksgiving. Our forefathers may
not have had cable or satellite TV and microwave stuffing,
but they did know how to thank God for family, friends,
and plentiful food.
If you feel buried under holiday sales flyers and the
stress of what to buy people for Christmas, take a break and
try this exercise: Get out a piece of paper and write down
everything for which you are thankful in the past year.
My list would include my wife Anne, my family, our
dog, friends, a beautiful home, and the enjoyable job of
ministry in the Army.
What’s on your list? When you’re done, share it with
someone close to you. It can really change your focus from
what you don’t have, and what you wish you had, to what
you already have.
Secondly, remember the Christ in Christmas. Be amazed
that God would leave his home of glory and perfection and
be born into our world as a helpless baby in a smelly cattle
stall.
Why would he do that? Because he has a radical, endless,
passionate love for people who generally ignore him
or worse, curse his name. His great desire is to enjoy an intimate,
personal relationship specifically with you! And so
7 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (PWOC –– Main
Post Chapel, Class 209)
� Wednesday
7 p.m. Anderson Street Chapel
7 p.m. Daniel Circle Chapel
7 p.m. Gospel Congregation’s Youth (Daniel
Circle Chapel)
� Thursday
9:30 a.m.-noon Women’s Bible Study (PWOC,
Main Post Chapel)
6 p.m. Neighborhood CMF/OCF Bible Study
(Call 790-4699)
7 p.m. LDS Bible Study (Anderson Chapel)
� Saturday
8 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Main Post
Chapel, (every second Saturday of the month
in Chapel Fellowship Hall)
PROTESTANT YOUTH OF THE CHAPEL
� Saturday
11 a.m. Daniel Circle Chapel (third Saturday)
� Sunday
5 p.m. Main Post Chapel
CATHOLIC
� Monday-Thursday
11:30 a.m. Mass (Main Post Chapel)
� Sunday
8 a.m. Mass (Solomon Center)
11 a.m. Mass (Main Post Chapel)
9:30 a.m. CCD (Education Center)
9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School
12:30 a.m. Catholic Youth Ministry
� Wednesday
7 p.m. Rosary
7:30 p.m. RCIA/Adult Inquiry
ANGLICAN/LITURGICAL
� Sunday
8 a.m. Memorial Chapel
ISLAMIC
� Sunday
8-10 a.m. Islamic Studies (Main Post Chapel)
� Friday
12:30-1:45 p.m. Jumah Services (Main Post
Chapel)
JEWISH
� Sunday
9:30-10:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel
10:30-11:30 a.m. Jewish Book Study (Post
Conference Room)
CHURCH OF CHRIST
� Sunday
11:30 a.m. Anderson Street Chapel
he came to earth to forgive us and remove the barrier of sin
that stands between you and God. He’s knocking on the
doors to our hearts. All we have to do is answer.
We spend a lot of time buying and wrapping and giving
presents to others, and this is good. But like the three kings
and the little drummer boy, what will you bring to the king?
What will be your present to Jesus this Christmas?
Finally, be humbled about the coming new year. Why
be humble? What does that have to do with bowl games,
leftovers, and hangovers? Despite the cold winter nights
and gray landscape, New Year’s Day reminds us that 2010
brings a new year of new chances and fresh starts.
Though Jan. 1 is not a religious holiday, it may as well
be one, because it reminds us once a year of what God can
do for us daily — provide us with a fresh start. Really?
Even me? A do-over in my marriage? With my kids? With
my boss? Yes. For those who pursue this crazy thing called
forgiveness, humility comes easily, and New Years takes
on a fresh significance.
Turkeys, Christmas trees, and a fresh start. Go ahead,
give it a shot. Try it out. Be thankful, be amazed, and experience
the fresh breeze of forgiveness in your heart.
May God bless you and your loved ones this holiday
season.
LATTER DAY SAINTS
� Sunday
9:30 a.m. Anderson Street Chapel
ADDRESSES, PHONE NUMBERS
Daniel Circle Chapel
3359 Daniel Circle, corner of Jackson Boulevard,
751-4478
Main Post Chapel
4580 Strom Thurmond Blvd., corner of Scales
Avenue, 751-6469
Bayonet Chapel
9476 Kemper St., 751-4542
Family Life Chaplain
4850 Strom Thurmond Blvd. (inside of Main
Post Chapel), 751-5780
Anderson Street Chapel
2335 Anderson St., corner of Jackson Boulevard,
751-7032
Education Center
4581 Scales Ave.
Magruder Chapel
4360 Magruder Ave., 751-3883
120th Rec. Bn. Chapel
1895 Washington St., 751-5086
Memorial Chapel
4470 Jackson Blvd., 751-7324
Chaplain School
10100 Lee Road, 751-8050

LEGAL / INSPECTOR GENERAL
Diploma mills not a path to success
By CAPT. SCOTT SOMERSET
Legal Assistance Office
Getting a college or graduate degree online
can be a convenient way to learn and
grow intellectually while also working a
full-time job. However, it can also be a path
to disaster. While there are many legitimate
online degree programs, others are interested
only in making a profit.
These programs are called “diploma
mills.” A diploma mill is described by Merriam-Webster’s
Online Dictionary as “a
usually unregulated institution of higher
education granting degrees with few or no
academic requirements.”
Diploma mills might look good up
front, but their degrees are not legitimate
and are even illegal in some states. Using a
bogus degree to get a job or promotion is
illegal in Oregon, New Jersey, Indiana,
North Dakota and Nevada, and diploma
IG TIP
USE OF GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
The Fort Jackson Inspector General Office received a call
from a DoD civilian who was upset to receive a private organization’s
e-mail sent through Victory Distribution.
The civilian wanted the person responsible for sending
the e-mail to be aware that he or she was violating a rule,
and to should refrain from sending any more e-mails on be-
mills are banned in Tennessee.
Even in states where they are not illegal,
getting caught with a fake degree is bad for
your career. Any employer who does his or
her homework will discover that the degree
is a fake. A bogus degree will not impress
employers and is a waste of money. The
goal is to avoid getting a degree from a
diploma mill.
The following are signs that a program
is an unaccredited diploma mill and not a
legitimate school:
— The degree can be earned in less time
than a degree from an accredited postsecondary
institution.
— Some diploma mills will list accreditation
by organizations that are not recognized
by the U.S. Department of Education
or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
— The school places unrealistic emphasis
on offering college credits for “life-
time” or “real world” experiences.
— Tuition is paid on a per-degree basis.
Accredited institutions charge by credit
hours, course or semester.
— There is little or no interaction with
professors.
— The name of the school is similar to
a reputable university.
— The school’s address is a box number
or suite.
Remember, the biggest indicator is the
pitch that little academic work is required
to earn a degree. Diploma mills that do require
any real work will require a level of
academic work that is below that of an accredited
school.
As with most things in life, “if it sounds
too good to be true, it probably is.” There
are many reputable online institutions, and
it is important to remember that you can
get a good education online.
There are many ways to find out if a
half of private organizations. The following regulation provides
guidance on this issue.
In accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics
Regulation 2-301. Use of Federal Government Resources. a.
Communication Systems.
Federal government communications systems and equipment
(including government-owned telephones, fax machines,
electronic mail, internet systems and commercial
school you are considering is legitimate.
The U.S. Department of Education has
published a list of schools that are accredited
by accrediting agencies recognized by
the Secretary of Education.
This list can be found at
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation. Contacting
The Better Business Bureau of Columbia
online at http://www.columbia.bbb.org or
by phone at 254-2525 or contacting the
state attorney general’s office at
http://www.naag.org/, is a good way to see
if a school is operating legally in a state or
if it has had any complaints filed against it.
The U.S. Department of Education is a
good resource on the issue of diploma
mills, and accreditation and can be found
at http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/diplomamills/index.html.
By keeping informed, one can guard
against receiving a bogus degree and earn
a degree that counts.
systems when use is paid for by the federal government)
shall be for official use and authorized purposes only.
Allegations that are found to be true are placed in the Inspector
General database for 30 years. When competing for
senior promotions this may or may not affect the outcome
of an individual’s selection for promotion.
Always consult with legal, joint ethics advisers or the inspector
general before doing anything of this nature.

SPORTS / FITNESS
Gamecocks honor wounded warriors
By MIKE A. GLASCH
Fort Jackson Leader
Honor, courage and sacrifice on the field were the focal
point for tributes during Saturday’s football game between
the University of South Carolina and the University of
Florida at Williams-Brice Stadium.
However, it was not the players in uniform being honored
for their actions on the playing field, but rather the
men and women who wear the uniform to fight for their
country on the battlefield.
More than 250 service members representing all five
services took part in halftime ceremonies during the Gamecocks
annual salute to the military.
Some of the highlights of the ceremony included the
282nd U.S. Army Band performing with the USC marching
band, a 21-gun salute honoring those who have died in
service to their country and a flyover of F/A-18 Hornets
from Marine Air Station Beaufort.
USC also honored wounded warriors. Three South Carolina
natives who were injured while serving in Iraq and
Afghanistan served as honorary team captains.
The Gamecocks wore black uniforms with desert camouflage
numbers and the Wounded Warrior Project logo.
The players’ names were replaced with seven characteristics
meant to honor service members — duty, honor,
courage, commitment, integrity, country and service.
The jerseys are being auctioned off on the university
Web site, with all the proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior
Project.
The Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization
that aims to:
— Raise awareness and seek the public’s aid for the
needs of severely injured service members.
— Help severely injured service members aid and assist
each other.
— Provide programs and services to meet the needs of
severely injured service members.
The University of Maryland donned similar uniforms
for their game and is auctioning them off as well.
Michael.A.Glasch@us.army.mil
Sports shorts
� Children 4-18 can register for winter
cheerleading and winter basketball through
Nov. 30. The season runs December
through February. Games are Saturdays at
the Youth Services Center. For more information,
call 751-5040.
� The sports banquet is scheduled for
Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. at the Solomon Center.
The event is open to all who participated in
the sports program throughout the year. To
RSVP, call the Sports Office at 751-3096
by Dec. 3.
CONTACTING THE LEADER
� The Leader accepts ideas for articles relevant to the Fort Jackson community.
Send your story ideas to FJLeader@conus.army.mil or call 751-7045.
Photo by MIKE A. GLASCH
Three South Carolina natives wounded in service in Iraq and Afghanistan serve as honorary captains
for the University of South Carolina’s football game Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium.
From left, retired Marine Cpl. Steven Diaz, retired Staff Sgt. Dan Nevins and retired Air Force Tech.
Sgt. Michael Williams are all members of the Wounded Warrior Project.
Monday/
Wednesday League
4-10th 9-2
120th 8-1
3-34th 7-4
165th 4-5
SCNG 4-6
TFM 3-7
2-60th 0-10
* Standings as of Wednesday
Football standings*
Tuesday/Thursday League
187th 9-3
3-60 7-2
MEDDAC 7-4
TSB 7-5
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Team Camden 5-6
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MPs 3-6
DSS 3-9