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MICHAELIS ANNOUNCES NEW

COVID PROTECTION MEASURES

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Michaelis announces new COVID protection measuresFort Jackson Public Affairs

Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis, post com-mander, spoke to the Fort Jackson community Dec. 30 via Facebook live and sent out a mes-sage Tuesday to provide new guidance during the Omicron variant surge.

“…The Covid environment has changed in the last two weeks as we’ve all been on Vic-tory Block Leave,” Michaelis said in his ad-dress on Facebook. “The Omicron variant is fast becoming the dominant variant, its trans-missibility, as we all know and been following the news, is basically off the charts, and the chance of getting Covid even if you’re vacci-nated are increasing.”

There will be roughly 6,000 Soldiers re-turning to Fort Jackson from 6,000 different locations, 6,000 different reunions and cel-ebrations with friends and Family across the United States, all converging on Jackson in a three-day period. This will create a perfect en-vironment for Omicron to “jump on,” he said.

The post is adapting its defensive protocols to confront a possible surge in cases and to re-establish a training bubble.

These measures include: n Stricter controlled monitoring. Train-

ees returning will face stricter controlled mon-itoring for “the first week or so,” to allow Fort Jackson “to quickly establish those bubbles and isolate potential Omicron breakouts.”

Basic Combat Training units and other stu-dents on Fort Jackson will enter a controlled monitoring period until Jan. 10 (return to

training date). Fort Jackson leadership will assess conditions Jan. 9 that may extend the controlled monitoring period, based on preva-lence of COVID cases in our formations and organizations. n Continuing good social distancing

protocols. “So number one, I need every-one returning from Victory Block Leave to continue good social distancing protocols,” he said. Soldiers must be cognizant of those around them. n The type of mask worn will change.

“The simple cloth mask is no longer sufficient in preventing transmission of the Omicron

variant,” Michaelis said. When Soldiers re-turn they will be issued a surgical grade mask to wear for at least two weeks. Surgical-grade masks will be worn until Feb. 4, unless con-ditions improve. Cloth masks without filter are no longer authorized. Masks with valves remain prohibited.n Maximize telework when possible.

The installation wants to maximize telework when possible for those not directly tied to mission critical activities. “We are training the future of our Army as a contact sport,” Michaelis said. “So I expect good healthy dialogue between employees and supervisors and other organization specific guidance. My guidance is to remain vigilant and accommo-dating to protect the mission.”n Non-essential social activities are dis-

couraged. Activities not directly tied to train-ing are highly discouraged for the next four weeks and must be approved by Michaelis. The question is ‘want to do’ vs ‘need to do’ as the operating construct behind social activi-ties. From a health of the force perspective I expect heavy leader to leader dialogue in as-sessing risk, he said.

Martin Luther King Day observance will be executed and attended with remote partici-pation only. n Graduation and Family day opera-

tions are unchanged at this time.n Conduct meetings remotely whenever

possible through Feb. 4.n All fitness centers, gyms, and loca-

tions on Fort Jackson where physical fit-

ness activities are conducted indoors must enforce proper mask wear. This temporary measure will remain in effect through Feb. 4 to include battalion gyms. Vaccinated-only Gyms will remain vaccinated-only, yet you are required to wear masks.n Government procured transporta-

tion will operate at 50% capacity to main-tain maximum dispersion on conveyances. Proper masks will be worn properly by all occupants, regardless of vaccination status through Feb. 4. It is highly recommended that anyone traveling in a vehicle with individuals who are not immediate household or family members remain masked when traveling, as well.n Commanders O5 and above no lon-

ger have the authority to determine in-door masking requirements for vaccinated populations. Authority to grant exceptions to masking requirements must be directed to Mi-chaelis by the first O6 commander/comman-dant of organizations on Fort Jackson.

These measures are temporary, he added, based on rapidly-changing Omicron environ-ment. He also pointed out Family day/gradua-tions have been made.

Fort Jackson will assess the new protocols and make adjustments as necessary.

“By rapidly re-establishing the training and education bubbles through aggressive defen-sive measures and social distancing measures, we both protect the force – you all,” Michaelis concluded, “and protect the mission to create tomorrow’s Army today.”

BRIGADIER GENERAL PATRICK R. MICHAELISFort Jackson commander

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PEOPLE FIRST

Get crazy with coupons in 2022By ALEXANDRA SHEAFort Jackson Leader

The U.S. Army Garrison Workforce Development Program and Army Community Services Financial Readiness Program are teaming up to offer the “Coupon Craze” Workshop on Jan. 24 through Microsoft Teams.

The instructor-led workshop is open to all Depart-ment of Defense Civilians to help attendees learn the art of doubling, tripling and stacking coupons to help save money at the grocery store.

“You can get tips on how to prepare for grocery store trips,” said Esperanza Romero, Fort Jackson ACS Financial Readiness Special-ist. “This is a great opportu-nity to learn new strategies, meet other coupon users and share your own ideas.”

The hour-long workshop will be held from 11:45 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Romero rec-ommends logging into MS Teams ten minutes prior to the start of the workshop. She said cameras and micro-phones are not necessary for the meeting as all commu-nication can be accomplished through the chat function.

To register for the workshop, civilians should send their name and e-mail address to [email protected] after receiv-ing supervisor approval by Jan. 14.

The “Coupon Craze” Workshop is part of a series of offerings to help build personnel financial readiness, re-silience and technical credibility. For additional infor-mation on this workshop and future workshops, civilian employees should keep an eye out for USAG Fort Jack-son Workforce Development Program e-mails or contact Joseph Hewitt at 751-6736.

Leader file photo An attendee of a previous Army Community Service Coupon Craze Workshop learns to organize coupons.

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN NEW STRATEGIES, MEET OTHER COUPON USERS AND SHARE YOUR OWN IDEAS.

Esperanza Romero, Fort Jackson ACS Financial

Readiness Specialist


ANNOUNCEMENTSMobile COVID testing siteMoncrief Army Health Clinic is providing CO-VID testing weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot at the corner of Hood and Stuart streets. Testing will be provided Mon-day through Friday, using the BINAXNOW COVID-19 Ag Card, and is subject to change due to demand. The COVID test will only be given to beneficiaries who are exhibiting symptoms. This test is not designed to detect COVID-19 in individuals without symptoms and should only be used in the case of active symptoms that are suspected to be secondary to COVID-19.

Due to a scheduled power outage Popeyes and Starbucks will be closed Jan. 9

Road ClosuresPortions of Moseby Street between Strom Thurmond Boulevard and the Gate 2 Shop-pette are closed for the construction of pas-sive security systems. To access the Main Exchange, follow a detour by taking Jackson Boulevard turning on Kemper Street and then to Moseby Street. Moseby Dental Clinic will be accessed via Moseby Street until an ac-cess road on Johnson Street is completed. Drivers are reminded to follow all signs and flag men and to expect delays. The project is scheduled to be completed by Jan. 21.

Housing SurveyThe Department of Defense Tenant Satisfac-tion Housing Survey (OMB Control Number 0704-0553 OMB Expiration Date March, 31 2022) is scheduled to be released by the Army on Jan. 11, 2022 and will be available to re-ceive tenants’ input for 45 consecutive days. For more information, call the Garrison Hous-ing Office at 751-7567.

Luncheon postponedThe Character and Values Luncheon sched-uled for Jan. 12 has been postponed. It will be held at a date to be determined. For more information, call 751-3121.

Reporting AbuseEvery Soldier and member of the military community should report information about known and suspected cases of spouse abuse to include intimate partner violence and child abuse to the Fort Jackson Reporting Point of Contact (military police). The 24-hour report line is 751- 3113. If you would like to schedule a “Healthy Relationship” training or talk to a Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate, call the 24-hour response line at (803) 429-4870.

Newcomer’s OrientationThe Post Newcomer’s Orientation has been postponed until 9 a.m. Feb. 10 in the NCO

Club. This orientation is mandatory for all Sol-diers and Department of the Army Civilians arriving at Fort Jackson. Spouses are en-couraged to attend. This will be a great oppor-tunity for spouses to receive first-hand infor-mation about the valuable available resources on and around Fort Jackson. There will be no on-site childcare for this event. Please note, everyone in attendance will be required to wear a face mask, regardless of vaccination status, and will adhere to safe social distanc-ing practices. For additional information, call Army Community Service at 751-5256.

COMMUNITY EVENTSTOMORROWDignified transfer and processional11:30 a.m. Fort Jackson is holding a dignified transfer and vehicle procession to honor the service and career of Military Working Dog Aura. Aura will be transported by hearse and escorted by emergency vehicles along the fol-lowing route: Knight Road to Lee Avenue to Strom Thurmond Boulevard to Jackson Bou-levard to Gate 1.

JAN. 17MLK Family Fun Run/Walk 5k8 a.m. Marion Street Station. Free virtual rec-reational family friendly 5k Run/Walk to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his tireless efforts fighting for Civil Rights. For more information or to sign up, call 751-3700.

Club 500/Club 1000The Fitness Department is offering a 1,000 pound and 500 pound weight lifting chal-lenge available at each gym (Coleman, Perez and Vanguard). Participants that reach their goal earn bragging rights, have their names listed on a plaque in each gym (healthy mo-tivator/competition), and earn an official Club 500/1,000 t-shirt. To get started call 751-3700. Challenge begins Jan. 17.

JAN. 22Cars & Coffee8-11 a.m. Join auto enthusiasts from across Fort Jackson as they show off their rides dur-ing the monthly Cars & Coffee event. Cars & Coffee takes place the fourth Saturday of every month Solomon Center parking lot and 512 Trolley Cafe. Brought to you by the Fort Jackson Auto Craft Shop and the 512 Trolley Cafe. For more information, call 751-5755.

JAN. 24Coupon Craze Workshop11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Bldg. 9810 Lee Road and MS Teams. USAG Civilian Workforce De-velopment Program and the Army Community Services Financial Readiness Program are of-fering a Coupon Craze Workshop to provide the Fort Jackson community with money sav-

ing tips with the use of coupons. Participants will learn the art of doubling, tripling and stack-ing coupons, price matching and more. This is a great opportunity to learn new strategies, meet other coupon users, and share your own ideas. Each class participant will receive a special gift, compliments of Army Community Service. For more information, call 751-5256.

JAN. 25Martin Luther King Jr.Birthday Observance11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. Virtual. Fort Jackson will host an observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s birthday observance Jan. 25. For more information contact the Fort Jackson Equal Opportunity Office at 751-4916/2990.

Home Work9 a.m. Coleman Gym, 4482 Johnson Street. A

completely beginner self-paced weight condi-tioning program for people seeking to:n Build lean muscle tissuen Strengthen bonesn Have more tendon flexibilityn Increase strength using weight bearing exercisesHome Work uses a hybrid approach featur-ing in-person and at home weight training routines. For more information contact the Fit-ness and Wellness department at 751-3700.

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Fort JacksonMovie Schedule3319 Jackson Blvd. Phone: 751-7488

SATURDAY n West Side Story (PG-13) 2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY n Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13) 2 p.m.

JAN. 15 n Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13) 2 p.m.

l Ticket sales open 30 minutes before each movie.l Movie times and schedule are subject to change without notice.

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Leader Staff Reports

Fort Jackson’s Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board temporarily added three establishments to its off-limits list.

The establishments temporarily added to the off-limits list are:n Dab City Tobacco & Vape, 5496 A, Forest Dr.,

Columbia S.C.n CBD Farmacy, 3407 Forest Dr., Columbia S.C.n Purple Haze Smoke Shop, 719 Saluda Ave., Co-

lumbia S.C.They join the following on the temporary list.n Unlicensed bar/club at 6912 Cabin Creek Road,

Hopkins, S.C.n Hookah on the River, 2700D Broad River Road,

Columbia, S.C.n Exquisite Events Center, 2700A Broad River

Road, Columbia S.C.n Tropical Breeze Bar and Grill, 1004 Zimalcrest

Dr., Columbia S.C.n My Place, 7720 Claudia Dr., Columbia S.C. n Tropical Breeze Bar and Grill, 3722 River Dr.,

Columbia S.C.AFDCBs comprise representatives of various

agencies on post, including law enforcement, staff judge advocate, public affairs, fire and safety, and health officials – with the garrison commander serv-ing as the chair. Off-post law enforcement agencies are also invited to attend.

The board makes recommendations to the post commander.

Commanders can place establishments off limits if there is a history of “misconduct, crime or other behaviors that would be detrimental to the good or-der and discipline of our military members,” said Maj. John Farrell, Fort Jackson’s Provost Marshal recently.

According to Army Regulation 190-24 “Off–lim-its restrictions should be invoked only when there is substantive information indicating that an establish-ment or area frequented by Armed Forces person-nel presents conditions, which adversely affect their health, safety, welfare, morale, or morals.”

There are a wide variety of reasons an establish-ment can be place off limits including violent crimes, illegal alcohol sales, predatory lending and unfair business practices.

The AFDCB goes through a specific process be-fore placing an establishment on the list. First, the board must receive a complaint. Then, board mem-bers of local authorities conduct an investigation and mail a memorandum to the offending company, informing it of the problems it causes and potential ramifications if it continues to do so.

The business owner may submit a rebuttal, meet the board or change the behavior.

If the company fails to respond, it goes on the list.Even if an establishment goes out of business it

stays on the list he said. “A lot of these facilities that are placed off limits are placed off limits based on their address …. see them reopen a few months later with a different name, but possibly the same business owner and they oftentimes have the same problem-atic behaviors that we’re looking for.”

The AFDCB relies heavily on input from local au-thorities who receive complaints and track calls for service at the various establishments.

The off-limits list helps ensure mission readiness.

(Editor’s note: Soldiers are reminded they are “prohibited from entering establishments or areas declared off–limits” according to AR 190-24. “Viola-tions may subject the member to disciplinary action per applicable Service regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.”)

Three area businesses added to off-limits list

PEOPLE FIRST

Off-limit areas for Fort Jackson personnelThe Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board has deemed the follow-

ing locations off-limits to all Soldiers assigned to Fort Jackson. It is highly recommended that all Retirees and Department of Defense Civilian Em-ployees stay away from the off-limits locations.n Richland Terrace Apartments, 1212 Metze Road, Columbia, SC

29210n Rumba VIP Night Club, aka Club Tropicana, 1745 Decker Blvd, Co-

lumbia, SC 29206n Harbour Landing Apartments, 7625 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia,

SC 29209n Lake Shore Apartments, 7645 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC

29209n Club Kandyland, 1700 Block, Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29206n Faces Lounge, 1709 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206n Darrell’s Place, 1727 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29223The following establishments have been temporarily placed on the off-

limits list:n Unlicensed bar/club, 6912 Cabin Creek Road, Hopkins SC 29061n Hookah on the River, 2700D Broad River Road, Columbia SC 29210n Exquisite Events Center, 2700A Broad River Road, Columbia SC

29210n Tropical Breeze Bar and Grill, 1004 Zimalcrest Dr., Columbia SC

29210n My Place, 7720 Claudia Dr., Columbia SC 29223n Tropical Breeze Bar and Grill, 3722 River Drive, Columbia SC 29201n Dab City Tobacco & Vape, 5496 A, Forest Dr., Columbia SC 29207n CBD Farmacy, 3407 Forest Dr., Columbia SC 29204n Purple Haze Smoke Shop, 719 Saluda Ave., Columbia SC 29205Military personnel observed in off-limits establishments are in violation

of a lawful general order and are subject to apprehension for violation of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Conduct. Off-limits establish-ments are also prohibited from advertising on the installation. For more information contact the Directorate of Emergency Services at 751-1682.


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Housing allowance rises in New Year

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Army news photoActive-duty, reserve and retired service members, and Defense Department civilians and contractors and their families will soon be able to renew their U.S. passports online, according to the State Department.

By ALEXANDRA SHEAFort Jackson Leader

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Soldiers will see an increase in their Basic Housing Allow-ance. While BAH varies by the Soldier’s pay grade and if they are married or have children, the increase average is 5.1%.

“The 2022 BAH rates, as part of a ro-bust military compensation package, con-tinue the member cost-sharing element at five percent of the national average hous-ing cost by pay grade. These amounts vary by grade and dependency status and range from $74 to $168 monthly for the 2022 rates. Even with this cost-sharing element, the overall military pay and ben-efits package remains competitive and healthy,” according to a Department of Defense release.

Late 2021, Soldiers in 56 military housing areas across the nation qualified for a temporary BAH increase to help with extreme inflation. That increase expired on Dec. 31, 2021. Those effected Soldiers will now receive BAH at the increased rate.

Each year the DOD collects rental housing and utility averages from about 300 military housing offices from across the U.S., Alaska and Hawaii. This infor-mation, along with local command input, is used to calculate BAH rates for each pay scale with and without dependents.

“Our Fort Jackson Housing Service Office is major contributor by collecting and validating the correct rental data to ensure rates for suitable quality housing are properly captured to reflect local rent-al market areas,” said Ricardo Hernandez, Fort Jackson Housing Division manager. “Some members may have out-of-pocket expenses because rates are based on the median cost of rent plus the average cost of utilities. A member’s actual expenses may be higher or lower based on a mem-ber’s actual choice of housing and where they live.”

By DAVID VERGUNDOD News Service

An online portal that became available Dec. 23, enables customers to renew their passports from the convenience of their homes 24/7 without having to go to a post office to mail their application and support-ing documents, an official said.

The requirements include:n The most recent passport is or must

have been valid for 10 years. It’s OK if the passport is expired. n Children under the age of 16 cannot re-

new their passports. n The passport was issued over nine

years ago (2012), but less than 15 years ago (2006).n No changes were made with respect to

name, gender or other personal information,

such as date or place of birth.n No travel internationally can be made

within three weeks of the date of renewal. The State Department will offer routine (8-11 weeks) and expedited processing (5-7 weeks).n Online applications may be for a pass-

port book only; passport cards may not be requested online.n Applications must be for regular (tour-

ist) passports only. Special issuance diplo-matic or official passports may not be re-newed online.n Applicants must live in the United

States.n Applicants must have the passport in

their possession, and it cannot be damaged or mutilated.n An applicant can pay for a passport us-

ing a credit/debit card or an automated clear-

ing house payment transferring funds from a bank account.n Applicants can upload a digital photo

in the JPEG file format.Applicants who don’t meet all of these re-

quirements may still be eligible to renew by mail or in-person, the official said.

The State Department will send a con-firmation email with more instructions after those interested preregister.

Preregistration does not obligate those interested to renew online. Registrants will receive email updates and a customized link based on a registrant’s individual email ad-dress to access the online portal.

Interested parties will have the flexibil-ity to renew online over a six-month period through June 30, 2022, the official said.

For any more information, contact the State Department at [email protected].

DOD personnel, families can renew passports online


Moncrief Army Health Clinicwhy i serve

PFC. JEREMY ERICKSONOrem, Utah

“I joined the Army in 2020. I have Family who served and I wanted to serve my country as well. I also knew what I wanted to do for my career.”

“The Army is pretty much what I imagined it to be. I re-searched the Army and what to expect.”

The most rewarding part of being a Soldier to me is “that I get to walk patients through exams and help them in their healing process. It is my favorite part of my job when I get to interact with them.”

My best advice to someone thinking about joining is to “look up videos, interview people, read articles, and research all you can before joining so you know what Army life is like. Get into a career you will like so you will be one of the people in the Army who show up to work because you want to be there.”

“My MOS is 68P-Radiology Specialist. I wanted to go into the medical field and when the list of medical jobs came up and I saw that, I loved the idea and career that it would allow me to have.”

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SGT. MATTHEW SADLE Omaha, Nebraska

“My uncle influenced me most to join the Army and I have been a Soldier now for eight years.”

“At first, I imagined the Army would be how it is por-trayed in movies and recruit-ing videos.”

“What I find most rewarding about being a Soldier is the sense of camaraderie with those with whom I serve, and the sense of pur-pose in belonging to something greater than myself.”

“The advice I would give someone considering joining the Army would be to do your research and don’t be afraid to wait for an MOS you want.”

“My MOS is 68P-Radiology Specialist. Before joining the Army I was pursuing a career in nursing. Most of my adult life has been spent working in the medical field in one capacity or another. My recruiter initially proposed 68C-Licensed Practical Nurse, but I wanted to try a new field of study in medicine. I am very happy with my choice of MOS and the opportu-nities it has offered me.”

PFC. CLAIRE ANDRUS Twin Falls, Idaho

“For me,there was no individual person that influ-enced me to join. It was more of who I wanted to be and the goals that I had set for myself that influenced me to join the Army. I have been a Soldier now for 11 months.”

“Before joining the Army I had never really put much thought into what the Army was like. I knew there were trained soldiers, but that was about it. I never fully realized all the dif-ferent jobs that were available.”

“Advice that I would give someone who is con-sidering joining would be to look at all the different MOS’s and pick the one that interests you the most.”

“My MOS is a 68P-Radiology Specialist. I chose this job for a few reasons. For one, I knew I wanted to go into the medical field. Secondly, I knew I wanted an education. By the end of the training for this MOS you should be finishing with a two-year degree. And lastly, this MOS provided a way for me to transfer to a civilian job directly out of the Army, whenever that may be.”

PFC. CHRISTEN GRANT Pembrook Pines, Florida

“What influenced me to join the Army was wanting to do something different from my peers and something that guaranteed me success and growth. The people who influ-enced me the most were my stepdad and my Junior ROTC instructors. Having such great leaders that influenced me outside of the Army only made me wonder what it would be like actually being in the Army. I have been a Soldier since July 2020.”

“I imagined the Army to be a lot more intense before I enlisted, like I thought I would have no life or connection to the outside world, which sounds completely ridiculous now.”

“My MOS is 68P-Radiology Specialist. I chose it because it was one of the best MOS’s that offered a stable job if I decided to get out of the military, and there’s also a lot of room for growth, like going from only x-rays to other modalities such as CT, MRI and a bunch more. It also was one of the only medical jobs that caught my eye.”

SGT. SEBASTIAN CANDELARIOCoolidge, Arizona

“My father had been in the military and I saw traits in him I admired that he had gained while in the military. I have been on active duty for 5 years and 8 months now.”

“Before I enlisted, I saw the Army as a culture of mission-oriented individuals, who were self-sacrificing.”

The most rewarding thing about being a Soldier for me is “being able to support my peers and share experiences only we understand.”

My advice to anyone thinking about joining the Army would be to “join for the right reasons. The Army needs people who are there for others and can be relied on.”

My MOS is “68P-Radiology Specialist. I chose radiology to be a part of Soldier care that served in many modalities and specialties of care.”

PFC. RAVEN WILSON-DURHAM Boston

“My dad told me that I should join for the benefits and some of my friends in the Army agreed. I have been a Soldier since Oct. 28, 2020.”

“Before enlisting, I imag-ined the Army as intimidating and scary. I thought when you join the Army you are probably going to fight in some war. I also didn’t think I would be able to keep up with physical de-mands.”

“Eventually, seeing the outcome of my hard work was rewarding. As my physical fitness improved, my mentality and outlook toward my goals also changed for the better. I had a better vision of my future and a solid plan to achieve my goals.”

“I would tell anyone who’s planning to join the Army that it is going to be physically challenging, especially in Basic Combat Training, but your body will adjust with hard work and you will feel great. Mentally, the Army can be very difficult depending on your personality, but just do what you are told, be on time, and remember your end goal is more important than anything else when times get tough.”


By ROBERT TIMMONSFort Jackson Public Affairs

A new chapter in the installation’s “illustrious history” was ushered in June 18 as Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michae-lis took command of the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson from then Brig. Gen. Milford H. “Beags” Beagle Jr. during a change of command ceremony at Hilton Field.

“For 104 years throughout every major conflict, Fort Jackson has transformed civilians into Soldiers who are disciplined, physically fit and trusted members of the Army team committed to serving your Army and the na-tion,” said Maj. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard, commander of the Army’s Center for Initial Military Training during the ceremony.

Hibbard, who oversaw the ceremony, said it is chal-

lenging to lead Fort Jackson.“Commanding the Army’s largest training center is an

honor and it’s a challenge,” he said moments after hand-ing Michaelis the Fort Jackson colors to signify his lead-ership of the installation. “It’s a complex mission and it requires leaders with passion, clarity of vision, and above all a steely determination and drive to inspire those to ac-complish what they themselves don’t think was possible.”

“Another chapter in the illustrious history of Fort Jackson” begins with Michaelis, Hibbard said.

Michaelis “truly understands the Army is a people business,” he added. “Fort Jackson couldn’t do its job if Patrick didn’t ensure a steady stream of recruits, espe-cially during the trying times of COVID-19.”

YEAR IN REVIEW

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Leader file photoBrig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis, Fort Jackson commander, takes the post colors from Maj. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard, command of the Army Center for Initial Military Training, signifying Michaelis’ command of the installation.

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New chapter begins as Michaelis takes command Leader file photoDarius Lane, Fort Jackson Falcons head coach and post Youth Services Sports Coordinator, gives his team a pep talk during a time out during the 2021 Pop Warner State Championship Game at River Bluff High School in Lexington, S.C. Oct. 30.

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Staff Sgt. Armani Brown, Fort Jackson’s Drill Ser-

geant of the Year, with 1st Battalion 34th Infantry Regiment, participates in the pool event during the Fort Jackson Best

Warrior Competition, Feb. 9.

Leader file photo

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By ALEXANDRA SHEAFort Jackson Leader

“It tested our strengths and identified areas we can improve,” said Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis.

Surprise tornadoes hit the installation early morning on Oct. 19. Trainee barracks were hit hardest where two trainees were killed and about 30 others were injured. A tornado struck the on-post housing area where three more were injured and one was killed.

While the scenario is fake, the possibility of a tornado striking the installation is not.

Full-scale exercises, or FSEs, are annual, evaluated events de-signed to test the strengths and weaknesses of an installation. The exercise helps prepare installation directorates and staff in times of disaster whether natural or manmade. Last year the annual ex-ercise was suspended as the installation implemented real-world practices to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic and keep trainees, Soldiers and civilians safe.

“You practice in peace so you don’t bleed in war,” Michaelis said. Fort Jackson’s Department of Emergency Services including fire, police and ambulance crews were dispatched to the tornado strike zones to provide casualty triage, first responder care, evacu-ation and incident command at both sites.

See TORNADO: Page 19

Leader file photoFort Jackson first responders and trainees help injured Soldiers during a post-wide fullscale exercise held Oct. 19.

Exercise tests ‘tornado’of post responses

By MICHAEL REINSCHArmy News Service

In the past year, the Army incorporated joint service participation into Project Con-vergence 21, rolled out the service-wide mi-gration to Army 365, adopted a new digital transformation strategy and delivered its new Hypersonics weapons system.

The Army News Service revisits some of the top modernization stories in 2021.

PROJECT CONVERGENCE 21The Army took the next step toward aug-

menting its joint, all-domain operations ca-pabilities in Project Convergence 21, which concluded in November.

Project Convergence 21, which was held at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, and White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, had full joint participation, including the Space Force and the Navy.

The six-week series of exercises al-lowed for the evaluation of military technol-ogy strength to assess future capabilities the Joint Force may use. PC21 utilized the joint network to connect sensors to shooters on the ground.

PC21 demonstrated that the joint net-work will need to be resilient and able to move large volumes of data from the tacti-

cal edge to the enterprise. In addition, PC21 demonstrated the need to take a data-centric approach rather than the legacy weapons platform-centric approach to development.

There were approximately 1,500 service members and civilians who participated in PC21, making it the largest joint force ex-periment conducted in 15 years.

ARMY 365In 2021, the Army rolled out a total Ar-

my-wide migration to Army 365. The transi-tion to Army 365 is part of the larger DOD initiative to move to cloud-based capabili-ties that allow the total force to access infor-mation any time from any location.

Army 365 hosts a range of resources including video and voice teleconferenc-ing, email, instant messaging and access to shared drives.

The system provides a cloud-based capa-bility, which bolsters collaboration and con-nectivity. Before, documents and projects had to be sent through email.

Now, through Army 365, users can make direct corrections or share the document in a secure space, chat about it, and discuss it via teleconference, all on the same platform.

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Army moves closer to fielding hypersonic weapon, expands scale of Project Convergence 21

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See HYPERSONIC: Page 19

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Leader file photoTrainees with 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment are fitted for their Army Green Service Uniform on Oct. 18 at the 120th Adjutant General Battalion (Reception). The trainees are the first on Fort Jackson to receive their Army Greens.

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Leader file photoCapt. Joshua Yates, commander of Company C, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, speaks to members of Business Executives for National Security, or BENS, at Victory Tower June 9.

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By ALEXANDRA SHEAFort Jackson Leade

“A bird like this saved my life,” shouted Col. Kent Sol-heim, commander of the 165th Infantry Brigade.

He was shouting to a group of trainees as they were washed in a flash of dead grass and rotor wash as two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters were mere feet from touching down.

Teams of 10 trainees crouch in the grass, a medical litter lay between them holding a 200-pound mannequin nick-named Rescue Randy. They move towards the helicopters in a crouched run, six peel away to pull perimeter security while the remaining four heft Randy into the open side doors.

Minutes later, all crouch run to cover as the medevac helicopters lift off.

These trainees are in the sixth week of their 10-week training cycle and are getting a taste of what combat can look like for the first time.

“This is my first time being this close to a Black Hawk and I’m lovin’ it,” said Pvt. Anthony Cisneros, Company D, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment. “It opened my eyes

to know what to do if I was in combat.”Cisneros helped carry the litter holding Rescue Randy

when his team took their turn. Though his military occupa-tional specialty is 91C-Utilities Equipment Repairer, he and his fellow trainees must complete Tactical Combat Casualty Care to graduate from Basic Combat Training at Fort Jack-son, South Carolina.

Cisneros also learned how his brigade commander’s life was saved by the medevac skills he and his battle buddies were learning.

The Green Beret turned battalion commander was shot multiple times during a gun battle in Iraq in 2007.

“We were pinned down at the objective. Medics there saved my life, without them I would have died there,” Sol-heim said. “They moved me under fire to a hot landing zone where birds just like this got me in and back to the Green Zone where I underwent emergency surgery.

“So this a firsthand experience for me. This isn’t just training, this is real. The skills you take here right now could very well lead to you saving your own or someone else’s life.”

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Leader file photoTrainees assigned to 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment load a mock injured Soldier into a Black Hawk helicopter Oct. 18, 2021, as part of Tactical Combat Casualty Care.

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‘A bird like this saved my life,’ trainees get first taste of medevac training

See MEDEVAC: Page 13

Leader file photoKendal Benjamin, a volunteer with the American Red Cross takes a donation from a member of the Fort Jackson community June 28 during a blood drive at the NCO Club.

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MedevacContinued from Page 12

While the trauma medical training isn’t new to training cycle planning, the use of Black Hawk helicopters is.

“We coordinated with Hunter Army Airfield to provide aircraft to provide realism,” said Capt. Kyle Lawrence, commander of Company D, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regi-ment. “To my knowledge, this is the first time this type of exercise with live aircraft has participated in the training at Fort Jackson.”

Lawrence and his company first sergeant coordinated with 2nd Bat-talion, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion “Dust-off,” from Hunter Army Airfield located near Savannah, Georgia.

Two Dust-off air crews and Black Hawks flew to Fort Jackson to spend the day talking to trainees about their jobs and procedures on how to trans-port and load trauma patients into the helicopters. The Black Hawks then lifted off and flew in a large arc re-turning to the landing zone as drill sergeants threw white smoke gre-nades to mark the area.

All the trainees were given an op-portunity to put their skills to the test as they were deafened by the beat of rotor blades and pelted by flying bits of grass and leaves.

Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commanding General Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis stopped by the landing zone to observe the train-ing as well.

An Army mantra has always been to “train as you fight.”

“I’m hoping this will provide re-alism and can give them an intro-duction to what they might see in a real-world situation,” Lawrence said. “This also a great change of pace for the drill sergeants.”

Lawrence said the planning pro-cess for him and 1st Sgt. Erin J. Ham-mer to coordinate the flight crews and helicopters to fly to Fort Jackson was tedious but worth the work. He added he was thankful to his leadership for helping make the training possible.

“This is a new type of training event but I think it’s one we will be able to replicate again and again,” Solheim said. “The goal is to add these kinds of training enhancers throughout the basic training expe-rience so kudos goes to Capt. Law-rence and 1st Sgt. Hammer for their initiative here.”

Leader file photoTrainees assigned to 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, Fort Jackson, S.C., kneel as the await a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter land Oct. 18, 2021. Two helicopters and flight crews assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion “Dust-off,” from Hunter Army Airfield located in Savannah, Ga., flew to the installation to help teach the trainees to load and unload a patient from the aircraft.


‘Exact right person’ takes command of Lightning BrigadeBy ROBERT TIMMONSFort Jackson Public Affairs

Col. Kent G. Solheim took command of the Lightning Brigade from Col Eric Flesch dur-ing a change of command ceremony at Victory Field June 29.

“It is my distinct honor to preside over to-day’s ceremony and to share this special day with two dedicated officers,” said Brig. Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis, Fort Jackson commander, during the ceremony. He presided over the cer-emony that saw Flesch pass the unit colors to Michaelis, who then handed them to Solheim. “Today’s passing of the colors represents the

age old tradition of the transfer of the mantle of command, a turning of the page.”

The passing of the colors also signifies the “welcoming of an exciting command team,” he said.

“Col. Kent and Trina (Solheim) are the right command team to assume the mantle of leader-ship today,” Michaelis said welcoming the Sol-heim Family. The new commander’s “range of experiences give him the broad skills needed to lead the Lightning Brigade … He has served and sacrificed at the forward edge of freedom.”

Fort Jackson’s 52nd Commanding General said Solheim’s tenure here “will be challenging and it will be broadening.”

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Maj. Paul Selzer, commander of troops, salutes the 165th Infantry Brigade Command Col. Kent G. Sol-heim at the conclu-sion of the unit’s change of com-mand ceremony June 29 at Victory Field.

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Hanson takes commandof Jackson garrisonBy ROBERT TIMMONSFort Jackson Public Affairs

Running an installation isn’t for the faint of heart. It requires the hands on leadership and is dependent of teamwork.

Vincent Grewatz, director of Installa-tion Management Command’s Directorate of Training, cautioned Col. Ryan Hanson that “nothing you have done in your career will prepare you for this job,” after the latter he took command of Fort Jackson’s garrison June 15.

Hanson took the reins of Fort Jackson’s garrison from Col. John “Wes” Hankins dur-ing a change of command ceremony in Vic-tory Hall on post.

“The fact is command is a team sport,” Grewatz said moments after passing Hanson the unit colors. “A change of command un-derscores two dimensions of it – change and continuity. And today, we celebrate the change of garrison leadership, certainly, even as the Soldiers and civilians of this team will remain engaged, supporting training, providing pro-tection, enabling readiness and caring for the community here at Fort Jackson.”

The past year and half had “tried our souls”

to take care of the community, Grewatz added.“We never anticipated the last two years,”

he added, “and I think it is a testament to the resilience of the community that we made it through that; and I do truly appreciate the con-tribution of the leaders here at Fort Jackson.”

Grewatz lauded Hankins’ efforts during the pandemic and noted his “selfless service over the last year and half” in helping keep the installation running. “You took care of our children, you protected the community, you cared for Soldiers and families of Fort Jackson and the Columbia (South Carolina) region.”

One highlight of Hankins’ tenure on Jack-son was “spearheading” collaboration with the Medical University of South Carolina for the first drive-thru COVID testing.

For Hankins it was a “great honor and privilege” to be the garrison commander. “I am truly thankful to have had the opportunity to command United State Army Garrison … I cannot thank our team enough and especially the directors” who led the installation support here on Fort Jackson.

See HANSON: Page 17

Col. Ryan Hanson, garrison commander, takes the unit colors from Vincent Grewatz, director of Installation Management Command’s Directorate of Training, during a change of command ceremony June 15 at Victory Hall on post. Hanson took the reins of the unit from Col. John ‘ Wes’ Hankins.

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PEOPLE FIRST

By KATIE LANGEDOD News Service

Nearly 2.3 million active-duty, Reserve and National Guard personnel serve in the U.S. military. While most of those service members are outstanding at what they do, only a few are chosen to be their branch’s USO Service Member of the Year.

Every year since 2003, one junior enlisted service member from each branch — E-5 or below — is nominated by command leader-ship to be honored for an act of valor. Whether it’s saving the life of a comrade or stranger or leading during a critical moment, these men and women proved their commitment to help-ing others in times of need. In doing so, they

embodied the values for which the armed forces stand.

“In displaying selflessness and bravery, these men and women have gone above and beyond the normal course of duty to be rec-ognized as the USO’s Service Members of the Year,” said USO CEO and President J.D. Crouch II. “We are proud to honor their achievements and encourage all Americans to join us in doing the same.”

The two Soldier recipients — represent-ing Army and Army National Guard — of the 2021 USO Service Member of the Year Awards are:

Army Sgt. Breanna J. Jessop, of Myton, Utah, played a key role in the evacuation op-erations at Hamid Karzai International Airport

in Afghanistan this past August. When the 82nd Airborne Division was called to support the mission, Jessop became the noncommis-sioned officer in charge of the airport’s cha-pel. Despite having limited to nonexistent resources, she used her ingenuity to ensure 4,000 members of the coalition force, includ-ing U.S. troops, had access to items used for basic hygiene.

Jessop also oversaw the orphanage that was formed as a result of the increase in unac-companied minors being brought to the area, and she led the charge to help care for chil-dren ranging in age from 7 days to 17 years old. According to the USO, she protected their well-being and their dignity as human beings. Thanks to Jessop’s devoted and selfless leader-

ship efforts, more than 400 displaced children were protected from enemy attacks and the tur-moil that unfolded during the operation.

By day, Massachusetts Army National Guard Sgt. Francisco Javier Luna is a police officer with the Springfield, Massachusetts, Police Department. One chilly morning, Luna was on patrol when he received a 911 call to help an infant who had stopped breath-ing. Within minutes, Luna got to the scene to find a panicked mother and an unresponsive 3-month-old boy whose skin had turned blue.

Luna quickly started infant CPR while wait-ing for emergency crews to arrive. After about three minutes, the boy regained consciousness and began breathing on his own. Luna’s steady hand and leadership helped save the baby.

ARMY NEWS SERVICE photos

Left, Army Sgt. Francisco Javier Luna, of the Massachusetts National Guard, also serves as a Springfield, Massachusetts, police officer. Right, Army Sgt. Breanna J. Jessop. Jessop holds a baby at the Hamid Karzai International Airport chapel during evacuation operations in Afghanistan in August 2021.

Meet the Army’s 2021 USO Service Members of the Year


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TombContinued from Page 14

Denning has served as a chaplain since 2008 in both operational and garrison as-signments to include battalion chaplain in the 82nd Airborne, The Old Guard, JFK Special Warfare Center and School and Ba-sic Combat Training at Fort Jackson. He is the current homiletics subject matter expert for the Chaplain School.

Denning returned to The Old Guard as chaplain for the Tomb of the Unknown Sol-dier from 2011-2013.

“Tomb guards form a tight community. The tomb guard badge is the least awarded badge in the U.S. Army. I am the 453rd guard of the 692 tomb guards to have this honor since 1931,” said Denning. “I am also the only chaplain to have served as a tomb guard in the history of the U.S. Army. You can imagine how surprised tomb guards were when I arrived for duty as their chap-lain. So, I was immediately accepted and earned the right to speak into their lives in

maintaining standards of our tradition and also in spiritual matters.”

The Chaplain Corps of the Army and Navy have been a part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier since its beginning. Sev-eral took part in the inaugural ceremony.

Army Chief Chaplains, Chap. (Col.) John T. Axton, presided over the dedication on Nov. 11, 1921. The group of chaplains also included Chaplain John B. Frazier, Su-pervisor Chaplains Corps, U.S. Navy; Dr. Morris S. Lazaron, Chaplain at Large, U.S. Army; and Rev. Charles H. Brent, Senior Chaplain of the American Expeditionary Forces who read the burial service.

The public was able to experience and participate in the commemorative events both at the cemetery and virtually from Nov 9-11.

“This memorial inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice and mourning. As a memorial site and grave of three unknown American service members, the Tomb con-nects visitors with the legacy of the United States Armed Forces throughout our his-tory. Throughout 2021, Arlington National Cemetery is holding events to commemo-rate the centennial,” U.S. Army statement.

RecyclesContinued from Page 12

According to McKnight, the recycle cen-ter works with local companies that purchase recyclable materials in bulk. This allows the post to receive funds for recycled items such as used oil, paper and plastics. These funds are then returned to the post and used to help fund Directorate of Family and Morale, Wel-fare and Recreation events as well as the unit recycling program.

“We get money for most recyclable items,” McKnight said. “We can get between

$.01 to $.05 per pound and it adds up.”Units can earn as much as $10,000 annu-

ally towards unit funds by participating in the program.

The recycling day will run from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and is open to all Fort Jackson personnel to include Soldiers, civilians, re-tirees and their Family members.

“It’s important to recycle to save our Earth from turning into one big landfill,” McKnight said. “It’s also a regulation we have to follow on Fort Jackson in addition to bringing money into Fort Jackson and not just throwing money in the trash.”

For more information about America Re-cycles Day or to participate in the recycling program, call 751-4208.


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HousingContinued from Page 7

While BAH offers stable income to provide homes for Soldiers and their Families, it also offers rate pro-tection regardless of pay grade and dependent status.

“No matter what happens to measured housing costs – including the out-of-pocket expense adjust-ment – an individual member who maintains uninter-rupted BAH eligibility in a given location will not see his or her BAH rate decrease,” the release said. “This ensures members who have made long-term commit-ments in the form of a lease or contract are not penal-ized if the area’s housing costs decrease.”

For more information about BAH, to include rate breakdown, visit www.defensetravel.dod/site/bah.cfm.

“Fort Jackson Housing Office’s work shows their commitment to provide the best housing services to our service members and their Families,” Hernandez said.

HansonContinued from Page 14

The Army didn’t have to go far to find another leader to helm Fort Jack-son’s garrison, Grewatz added.

Hanson has a “track record of ex-cellence” and brings “extensive expe-rience” to the position.

Hanson is a Civil Affairs officer who most recently served as brigade commander for the 1st Armored Bri-gade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Divi-sion. He has held multiple leadership positions including battalion com-mander in the 95th Civil Affairs Bri-gade (Airborne). He has completed multiple operational and tactical as-

signments including deployments to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Germany, Po-land and the Philippines.

Hanson is also no stranger to Fort Jackson having commanded a com-pany in 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment and served as the Aide-de-Camp to a previous Fort Jackson com-mander.

For him it was a “victory” to come back to Fort Jackson, “to come back home and try something new.”

When told his Family he was be-ing assigned back to South Carolina to serve at Fort Jackson, “they were ec-static and couldn’t be happier,” Han-son said during the ceremony. “To be honest, this where our home is. This is where our friends are from.”

Hanson said his experiences should help during his tenure as garrison

commander.“I am a Civil Affairs officer by

training, so I really like getting out and meeting people and being in the com-munity,” Hanson said after the cer-emony. “I think that plays to some of my strengths as garrison commander at Fort Jackson.”

He added that he sees his tenure as garrison commander to be community focused.

“I think that is one of my strengths,” Hanson added. “I think I am a very calm leader. That’s kind of my strength. I believe that by default my philosophy is a voice not heard is a voice not considered.

“It kind of means a few things to me like … everyone has an opinion that’s valuable,” he continued. “So we have an obligation to listen.”


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National Guard team rescues stranded hiker

Members of the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team responded to a call to rescue a hiker stranded on a mountain ledge Jan. 5 at Table Rock State Park in Pickens County, S.C..

Photos by Staff Sgt. RobeRto Di giovine

By Staff SGt. RoBeRto Di GioviNeand Capt. Brian HareS.C. National Guard

Members of the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Recue Team responded to a call to rescue a hiker stranded on a moun-tain ledge at Table Rock State Park Jan. 5, 2017.

The hiker was airlifted from the mountain at around 9:25 a.m. after reportedly being stranded for several hours after suffering a fall of approximately 70 feet. The request for assistance came from the Pickens County emergency management authorities.

According to crew reports, the request for support from SC-HART was initiated when rescuers on site realized that use of a helicopter was going to be the most effective means of reaching and extracting the hiker.

“It was key to use a helicopter to rescue the hiker. Due to difficult conditions, the rescuers on the ground couldn’t reach him,” said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Tripp Hutto, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 151st Aviation Regi-ment UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot. “We could see from the air, it looked like the closest they could get to him was about 80 feet.”

After the call for support was received through State Emer-gency Management channels, both the civilian and military components of the SC-HART rescuers were simultaneously ac-tivated.

The South Carolina Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and crew deployed from McEntire Joint Na-tional Guard Base in Eastover. They picked up a team of rescu-ers from Pickens County at the South Carolina National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility 2 in Greenville, prior to moving to Table Rock to conduct the rescue.

Following extraction, the SC-HART helicopter landed near a pre-positioned ambulance on site, where the hiker was released

to Pickens County Emergency Medical Support personnel.“The rescue went smoothly and was conducted without inci-

dent,” said Hutto. “The SC-HART team works well together due to partnerships developed through past training and real world events, including the statewide flooding in 2015. This allowed for a seamless rescue.”

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A National Guard helicopter airlifts a hiker strand-ed on a mountain ledge Jan. 5 at Table Rock State Park. The hiker had been stranded for several hours after suffering a fall of about 70 feet.

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LAKE WATEREE WATERFRONT ACREAGENational Land Realty is offering 17.35 +/- acres with two docks and many lakefront opportunities for an asking price of $445,000. This gently sloping acreage lo-cated less than 10 miles from Camden would allow you to build your own private peaceful lake home retreat on one or the other portions! With over 690 feet of water frontage on the Camden side of Lake Wateree (near Shaw Recreation Area), numerous recreational oppor-tunities such as sailing, boating and fishing are all possible. This property is perfect for a family compound or for 2 families that want lake homes next to each other yet completely private because of the extra acreage. Easy access to the property with established roadways and con-nectable to Cassatt Water and Lynches River Electric Power in this previously tree-farmed natu-ral setting. Owner is not willing to subdivide. Bring any reasonable offers.

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YEAR IN REVIEW

MichaelisContinued from Page 9

Fort Jackson’s new commander was pre-viously Army Recruiting Command’s deputy commanding general.

“Through energy, passion, commitment, and most importantly his leadership, General Michaelis has transformed recruiting opera-tions to adapt to the dynamic markets and inno-vative technologies required for COVID-19.”

“It’s an honor for me to be standing here today,” Michaelis said before thanking Beagle for the generosity shown to him and his Fam-ily. “I am both honestly honored and humbled to join a remarkable lineage of commanders who for over a century with unmatched re-sponsibility trained combat Soldiers for our nation.”

Michaelis praised Beagle’s time as com-mander noting “over the past 15 months, the U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson never skipped a beat in fulfilling its mission. You can see it across the country, regardless of the daily training challenges encountered. The ability to adapt to an ever changing environ-ment was simply remarkable.”

HypersonicContinued from Page 11

The COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant need for much of the workforce to work from home forced the DOD and the Army to provide the workforce with a cloud-based capability to collaborate and communicate with each other from remote workstations. Army 365 also has the added benefit of being more secure to use than pre-vious platforms. The cloud-based platform increases cybersecurity and defensive cyberspace operations by using a standard version of software that is constantly updated and reduces the attack surface of the network.

ARMY DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGYThe Army recently announced the release of its Army Digital

Transformation Strategy in October. The strategy is designed to bring the Army to the future, using digital and advanced technology methods to gain an edge against adversaries. The ADTS provides unity of vision as well as unity of effort across the Army to support the Army’s modernization strategy.

The strategy aims to redefine and rework the Army’s culture to ensure that information and systems are ready for the digital bat-tlespace.

Using cloud technology, the Army’s digital transformation will help improve data access and the flow of information to Soldiers on the ground. The strategy enables an Army of 2028 that delivers

overmatch through multi-domain operations using innovative and transformative technologies and provides the framework for achiev-ing WayPoint 2028 — the Army’s plan for victory in multi-domain operations.

The Army also announced the release of its Unified Network Plan. The unified network is a central modernization effort for the Army and underpins everything within the ADTS.

The AUNP is an operational framework that aligns the Army’s modernization efforts at the enterprise, meaning strategic and op-erational levels, with the tactical network modernization so that the Army can enable multi-domain operations for the force by 2028.

HYPERSONICSThis fall, the Army delivered equipment for its first Long-Range,

Hypersonic Battery to the I Corps’ 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artil-lery Regiment, 17th Field Artillery Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

This unit is a testing unit and will allow Soldiers to train with new systems, become familiar with long-range fires operations and provide feedback on improvements. The Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon, which is capable of hitting high-value targets at great dis-tances, is comprised of four transporter launchers, a battery opera-tions center, and modified trucks and trailers.

The LRHW is fast, accurate, maneuverable, long-range missiles, which can be launched from mobile ground platforms, also serves as a deterrent to potential adversaries.

Long range precision fires, one of six Army modernization pri-orities, is part of the Army modernization efforts, which aims to transform the Army into a multi domain force.

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“It was a surprise,” said Jeremy Green, a retired Army veteran. “I was just helping out a friend today. Coming down the street I was like ‘Hey … OK.’ I knew they were training though and it makes me feel safer.”

Green happened to be helping a friend in Family housing who recently underwent a mi-nor medical procedure. He didn’t know what was happening at first when he turned the cor-ner and was faced with ambulances, fire trucks and Military Police deploying Military Work-ing Dogs in search and rescue efforts.

“We help bring organization to the chaos,” said Cpl. Antony Connell, a Military Working Dog handler assigned to the 208th Military Working Dog Detachment. “In a real world in-cident we would deploy our dogs to help find missing people. We are also Military Police so we can help calm people down and take care of them too.”

Connell and his working dog Pastor searched a playground for a missing adult who was believed to be picked up and thrown by the tornado in the area.

Trainees also got in on the action and got their first taste of what a mass casualty event

can look like. Dressed in their combat uni-forms and some wearing fake blood and ban-dages, they laid in assigned areas inside and outside a building moaning and in some cases screaming out in pain.

DES moved into the area to triage the most and least injured trainees while providing im-

mediate care to those who could remain con-scious and packaging and transporting those with the most immediate injuries.

The exercise also incorporated resources from the local Columbia, South Carolina area. Members of the Richland County Coroner’s Office and ambulance crews from Prisma

Health were also on scene to provide assis-tance.

“Right now we are observing how Fort Jackson responds to a natural disaster,” said Chief Deputy Harry Rutherford of the Rich-land County Coroner’s Office. “In an actual event, Fort Jackson would call us and tell us what they need. We are always here to help.”

“For me and some of my deputies, we have never had to deal with a mass casualty event so this helps prepare us,” Rutherford continued.

While local area partners supported the ex-ercise with equipment and personnel, it also gave them an opportunity to see the scale of resources and ability of Fort Jackson depart-ments and directorates to handle natural disas-ters, pandemics and active shooter incidents on the installation and the level of support that can be offered to the local community in similar situations.

“To see them all a part of this today really reinforces the rich relationship we have with the Midlands,” Michaelis said. “We have great reciprocal relationships with Columbia.”

Michaelis and his staff will meet with ex-ercise observers after the exercise to identify the areas were improvement can be made and recognize areas where performance was the strongest.

“We will take these events and conduct an After Action Review,” Michaelis said. “Learn-ing from this is what is the most important.”

Leader file photoCpl. Anthony Connell, a military working dog handler assigned to the 208th Military Working Dog Detachment, shouts to potentially lost adults before releasing his working dog Pastor to search shrubs in Fort Jackson on-post housing area Oct. 19, 2021. The duo were participating in a mock mass casu-alty event.


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