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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2020

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15th MP Bde. soldiers return from deployment Katie Peterson | Staff Writer

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just being a family.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Ignacia Montes said she is most looking forward to now that her husband Spc. Abel Montes is back from an eight-month deployment. Spc. Montes and 28 other soldiers from the 15th Military Police Brigade returned from their deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Feb. 11. Throughout the deployment, soldiers provided expertise in detainee operations and provided additional support for those on the ground. Families started showing up to the 705th MP Battalion (Detention) Company Operations Facility around 10:30 p.m. in anticipation of their family memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return. Ignacia Montes said it was a difficult being without her husband since their son, Emiliano, was only 1 month old when the soldiers left in June 2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was hard at first because obviously I wanted my baby to be with his dad, but obviously being a mom, it takes up a lot of your time,â&#x20AC;? Montes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It went by fast, but you feel like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re missing family time and the family dynamic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of him because it was a tough decision,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was either missing out on his childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first few months and major milestones, but it is something he wanted to accomplish and experience so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really proud of him, and it really did

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Lt. Col. Robert Rodock, 705th Military Police Battalion (Detention) commander, and 15th MP Brigade soldiers welcome back members of X Platoon upon their return from their Operation Inherent Resolve mission Feb. 11 at the company operations facility. The 29-member platoon, comprised of soldiers from the 15th MP Brigade, provided detainee operations and additional support during the eight-month deployment.

help our relationship.â&#x20AC;? Spc. Montes said he learned a lot during the deployment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a good character builder. It really secludes you from everything else that is going on over here,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes you grow as a person, for me specifically because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 23 years old right now. It shows you a lot, especially with marriage. It fortifies marriage in general.â&#x20AC;?

Spc. Montes said he was excited to see his son in person though he has watched him grow via pictures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty big,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He grew a lot.â&#x20AC;? Throughout the deployment, the 29 soldiers received nearly 80 different awards and many personnel were promoted while serving. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This platoon really came to-

gether over the course of an eight-month time period,â&#x20AC;? said 1st Lt. Callie Manning, mission OIC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really awesome to see them develop professionally.â&#x20AC;? Manning said she is looking forward to seeing her parents, Kimberly and Ken Johnson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be nice to see them and talk to them and just catch up on all the memories I missed out on for the last eight months,â&#x20AC;?

she said. Some soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s furry family members were even there to greet them. Sgt. Nathan Svidlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Spc. Nisa Svidler, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Joint Regional Correctional Facility, brought their cat, Dasvidaniya, whose name means â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodbyeâ&#x20AC;? in Russian. SEE REDEPLOYMENT | A4

Speaker: African American history is nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history Katie Peterson | Staff Writer

Brig. Gen. Stephen Michael, deputy commanding general for Combined Arms Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Training, was the keynote speaker at the CAC and Fort Leavenworth Black History Month luncheon Feb. 6 at the Frontier Conference Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;History binds us to the past. History teaches us the right questions to ask. History enables us to have hope for the future, our future,â&#x20AC;? Michael said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It enables a nation to unify for common purpose and achieve something greater than the sum of its parts.â&#x20AC;? The observance of Black History Month first began as a personal observance by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a scholar of black history, but, eventually, Public Law 99-244 established it as a national observance every February, Michael said. Throughout the observance, the accomplishments of Harriet Tubman, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Buffalo Soldiers and more are often noted, but these people and their accomplishments are more than just African American history, Michael said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is American history, for the experience of African Americans in America is American history,â&#x20AC;? Michael said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One history, forged in fire and shared by one people, one nation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On days like this, pausing for a few moments to honor the past and reflect on our shared experience allows us to better appreciate what we have, where we have been and all the potential that lies ahead,â&#x20AC;? he said. Michael said when participating in this kind of observance it is important to look at both the good and the bad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a scripture that says that the sins of the father are visited upon the sons. If so, why?â&#x20AC;? he asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is because it is a human condition to look away, not wanting to acknowledge and confront the dark parts of our past, to understand and see how its legacy still haunts us, but in so doing, we give it power. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of our history, if we choose not to learn from it, to confront it head on, both the goodness and the badness, the truth; if we choose to excuse and overlook those things about

n The Fort Leavenworth Garrison will host a FACEBOOK TOWN HALL at 5 p.m. Feb. 20. Topics to be discussed include preparing for permanentchange-of-station moves, severe spring weather and speeding in the housing areas.

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Black History Month guest speaker Brig. Gen. Stephen Michael, deputy commanding general for Combined Arms Center-Training, lists several parts of American history, both good and bad, during his remarks at the observance luncheon Feb. 6 at the Frontier Conference Center.

our past that are uncomfortable, or think that the telling of it no longer matters, we then give it power and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sins of the fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are in play,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Run to the light, for darkness cannot abide in the light. We are not responsible for the actions and decisions

of our forefathers. They have no power over us unless we give it, unless we make it so, unless we perpetuate the actions and beliefs, and do not understand the legacy those actions and beliefs now leave behind and that, where necessary, must be

AT A GLANCE

n The Fort Leavenworth TAX ASSISTANCE CENTER is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays. To make an appointment, visit the center or call 684-4986.

undone.â&#x20AC;? Noting America as the best nation on the planet, Michael then quoted the Declaration of Independence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men (and women) are created equal, that they are

endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Michael quoted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Governments â&#x20AC;Ś deriving their just powers from the consent of the SEE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY | A4

n DINING FACILITY STANDARD MEAL RATES HAVE CHANGED for cash-paying customers. New rates are $3.50 for breakfast, $5.65 for lunch, $4.90 for dinner and $9.20 for holiday meals.

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Garrison leads effort to streamline PCSing Bob Kerr | Editor

The Army is looking into ways to improve permanent changeof-station moves and Fort Leavenworth is at the forefront of this effort. At a meeting with the Defense Writers Group last week, Gen. Gus Perna said Fort Leavenworth, along with Carlisle Barracks, Pa., and Fort Bliss, Texas, are part of a pilot program that could lead to improving the PCS process for all soldiers. Each summer, these three installations see rapid turnovers of large numbers of students — about 1,300 for the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, about 400 for the War College at Carlisle, and about 700 for the Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss. Under the pilot, students PCSing to and from these locations will now receive their requests for orders 120-180 days out. This enables the arriving students and their families to start their PCS process early, and it will help synchronize the movement of their household goods, Perna told Army News Service. “We can make sure their houses are available when they (arrive). We can make sure their houses are clean, and there are no work orders required on them,” Perna said. “The day they show up … they will already have their address (and) their household goods will show up right behind them. “Now they can settle in, enjoy their family time and be educated — without worrying about their house (or) work orders,” he said. “These sergeants major, majors and colonels will be running our Army.” Garrison Commander Col. Harry Hung said Fort Leaven-

worth is the flagship of this effort. “Fort Leavenworth has the hardest, most difficult challenge with the volume of personnel coming in and out in the shortest amount of time,” Hung said. The earlier RFOs give PCSing families more time to prepare for their moves, which is especially important to families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program who are slated to move overseas. (See related article, page B2.) To make the summer transition of students and their families smoother, Hung said, emphasis is being placed on several areas, including housing, transportation, schools, spouse employment, child care and medical/EFMP needs. Seven teams were formed to address these summer transition needs and ensure accountability,

Hung said. These teams include team members and subject matter experts from outside of the Garrison to ensure a wide base of knowledge and experience in each of the focus areas. For housing, inspections and repairs have been moved up to ensure on-post homes are ready for new residents as soon as they arrive. Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities began performing pre-inspections of departing School of Advance Military Studies students’ homes in late January. Pre-inspections of Command and General Staff Officer Course students’ homes have continued through this month. Under the old system, the homes were inspected within 30 days of the students’ departure, leaving little time to paint or repair any damage before new students and their families arrive.

With inspections performed earlier, the housing partner has more time to plan and perform maintenance on the homes. Also new this summer, incoming families will have a specific assignment to their new homes before arriving at Fort Leavenworth. Knowing a specific housing address and move-in date means household goods can be delivered quicker with less chance of them going into storage while a family awaits quarters, said Vicki Hamlin, chief of the Garrison Plans, Analysis and Integration Office. “General Perna has given some guidance to us — he wants it to be seamless,” Hung said. “We have a tall task of trying to integrate the housing between the occupancy, maintenance, with Transportation and those delivery dates — it’s a very tight win-

dow. Hung said the incoming students will get one-on-one counseling to help accomplish the task, and the whole sequence of events will be tracked and held accountable. Hung described it as a concierge or tailored approach, taking into consideration each incoming family’s specific needs, including medical care and EFMP, child care and spouse employment. Communication is important to the success of the summer transition process, Hung said. The Garrison website and app are continuously updated to provide in-coming families with information and links to Fort Leavenworth service providers. The Garrison will also host live Facebook town hall meetings as the transition season approaches.

Visiting Oregon Village

U.S. Army photo by Stephanie Mahone

Oregon Village Mayor Erica Duval visits with Garrison Commander Col. Harry Hung and Garrison Command Sgt. Major Antwone Jones as the Garrison command team kicks off an initiative to visit each housing village on a recurring basis to meet face to face with residents and hear their concerns Feb. 7 in Oregon Village.

Survey says Army best civilian employer in DoD Thomas Brading | Army News Service

WASHINGTON — The results are in, and the Army clenched the title of

top civilian employer across the Defense Department — and ranks seventh among large federal agencies — according to the 2019 Best Places to Work

Out on a Limb

rankings. The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is intended to empower federal employees with an outlet to candidly provide feed-

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back on their experiences, organizations, workforce management, and more, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, which administers the annual study. The Army’s results laid out how its employees feel valued, and are making an impact on the mission, officials said. Leaders will continue to examine the satisfaction data to provide meaningful work to best use talents. This year — with the Army’s highest numbers in a decade — 68 percent of respondents said they would recommend the service to others, said Dr. Casey Wardynski, assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. He added that’s a two-point bump from last year’s survey. “Our biggest gain was in that key measure,” Wardynski said. “That’s kind of a litmus test. If you wouldn’t (recommend the Army to friends and family), that’s not a good sign. The share of our employees who would has gone up and that’s a key driver of this best places to work index.” “This input is very important because we want the Army to be the employer of choice in the fed-

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eral government and frankly, we’d like to stack up well against the industry as well,” Wardynski said. Within a year, the Army moved up four places among large government agencies and has moved up nine places since 2016. More specifically, the Army ranked among the top five agencies for effective leadership, employee skills-mission match and innovation. The 85-item survey gives unique, detailed insight to leaders about overall employee satisfaction at their agencies, and offers an idea of what adjustments can be made to optimize their respective workplaces. With more than 300,000 civilian employees, the Army is the largest workforce in the Defense Department. Family and friends are recommended to work for the Army because of the culture created within it, by both the people “who work here and those who lead it,” Wardynski said. “The Army has put a good bit of effort into developing its leaders and creating an environment in which they support the development of their subor-

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dinates,” he said. “This has made a strong growth between both employees and supervisors.” A representation of this, Wardynski said, is found within the lines of the Army’s Civilian Creed, which states how the Army’s civilians, “provide leadership, stability, and continuity during war and peace.” “We’re after No. 1,” Wardynski said, regarding all government agencies. “But, there’s more work to do to go from No. 7 of 17 to No. 1 of 17.” To be No. 1, senior leaders will communicate their goals and priorities more clearly within the Army, Wardynski said. A step in this direction occured last year when Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James McConville and Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy signed the Army People Strategy. The APS is a plan of action Army leaders will use in order to build a 21stcentury talent-based personnel management system, reform essential quality-of-life programs, and build cohesive teams that are ready, professional, diverse and integrated into the joint force, according to a news release.

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Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of COMMAND SGT. MAJ. WILLIAM A. RAMSEY must contact 1st Lt. Samuel Crider, the summary court martial officer for the soldier. Ramsey passed away Jan. 20 in Basehor, Kan. Call Crider at (913) 7583694 or e-mail samuel.e.crider.mil @mail.mil. The GREAT BACKYARD BIRDCOUNT is Feb. 14-17. For more information, visit birdcount.org. The Fort Leavenworth THRIFT SHOP WELFARE APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays at the cashier’s counter at 1025 Sheridan Drive. The deadline is Feb. 25 and funds will be available in April. No late applications will be accepted. The Fort Leavenworth THRIFT SHOP, 1025 Sheridan Drive, regular business hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m Tuesday through Thursday. Consignments are taken until 12:30 p.m. Unified School District 207 SPORTS COMPLEX BATHROOMS

The Fort Leavenworth Historical Society presentation HISTORY VS. HOLLYWOOD: “MAN IN THE IRON MASK” is at 7 p.m. today in the Jahn Room of the Leavenworth Public Library. For more information, call (913) 682-5666. The Fort Leavenworth Dining Facility’s VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL LUNCH is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 14. The cost is $5.65. The Fort Leavenworth Spouses Club’s “INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE” LUNCHEON is Feb. 19 at the Frontier Conference Center. Doors open at 10 a.m. for shopping and social hour and lunch is at 11 a.m. For more information, e-mail reservationsflsc@gmail.com.

POST NOTES ARE NOW OPEN 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year round. The Fort Leavenworth TAX ASSISTANCE CENTER is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays. To make an appointment, visit the center or call 6844986. For more information, visit https://usacac.army.mil /aboutcac/staff/sja/taxes. Dining Facility STANDARD MEAL RATES are $3.50 for breakfast, $5.65 for lunch, $4.90 for dinner and $9.20 for holiday meals. The COMBINED ARMS RESEARCH LIBRARY MAKERSPACE is open. Library patrons have access to a variety of tools to create and invent for free. For more information on makerspace events or using the space, call (913) 758-3041. The COMBINED ARMS RESEARCH LIBRARY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS. Visit www.myarmyonesource.com and search for the position “general library volunteer.” For more information, call Nora Walker

The Combined Arms Research Library’s LEGO CLUB for ages 5 and up is 4-5 p.m. Feb. 19 at the library. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP SERIES is 9-10:30 a.m. every Monday through May at the Resiliency Center. There are two sessions. The first session is Feb. 24 through April 6, and the second session is April 13 through May 18. For more information or to sign-up, e-mail arinyoon@gmail.com. The next Interagency BrownBag Series: “ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAPABILITIES

The next EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM SENSORY STORYTIME is 4-5 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Combined Arms Research Library. The event is geared toward children with sensory needs but open to all. For more information, call (913) 758-3006. The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) WORKSHOP is 1-3 p.m. Feb. 27 at

Defense Commissary Agency’s SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN PROGRAM’S 2020 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS are available online through Feb. 24. Fisher House Foundation will award 500 $2,000 scholarship grants. For more information, requirements and to apply, visit www.militaryscholar .org.

The Command and General Staff College Foundation is NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS through March 1. The scholarship program is open to high school seniors and continuing undergraduate students who are children or grandchildren of CGSC Foundation life members. For more information, call Lora Morgan at (913) 651-0624 or e-mail office@cgscf.org. To apply, visit http://www.cgscfoundation.org/alum ni/scholarships/.

The Fort Leavenworth Spouses Club is NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS for high school seniors, continuing undergraduates and spouse education through March 13. To apply, visit www.fortleavenworthspousesclub.or g/scholarships. For more information, e-mail scholarshipflsc@

The FORT LEAVENWORTH STRAY FACILITY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS. Help is needed covering shifts, walking dogs, cleaning and more. For more information, call 684-4939, e-mail fortleavenworthstrayfacility@gmail.com or see “Vol-

Catholic: Weekday Mass: Tuesday through Friday noon, Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Pioneer Chapel Weekend Mass: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Frontier Chapel Holy Days of Obligation: Noon and 5:30 p.m., Pioneer Chapel Religious education: Sunday 8:10 a.m. Frontier and Pioneer chapels RCIA: Call 684-8989 for information

Protestant: Traditional Worship: Sunday 8:30 a.m., Pioneer Chapel Liturgical Worship: Sunday 8:45 a.m., Memorial Chapel Multicultural Gospel Worship: Sunday 10 a.m., Pioneer Chapel Episcopal Worship: Sunday 10:30 a.m., Memorial Chapel Contemporary Worship: Sunday 11 a.m., Frontier

REGARDING A WMD/TERRORIST INCIDENT” is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Lewis and Clark Center’s Arnold Conference Room. Guest speakers are Dana Kreeger, Federal Bureau of Investigation supervisory special agent, and Kenneth Hines, FBI intelligence analyst. The free event is open to the public. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunches. For more information, call (913) 651-0624. The Friends of the Frontier Army Museum NIGHT AT THE

Child and Youth Services SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION is through March 2. Soccer is for 5- to 14-yearolds and costs $45. Smart Start Baseball is for 3- to 4year-olds and costs $25. Baseball is for 5- to 12-year-olds and costs $45. Girls kid-pitch softball is for 8- to 12-year olds and costs $45. All youth must have an updated sports physical before the first practice. For more information, call 684-7525/7526.

gmail.com. APPLICATIONS FOR THE JOHN W. POILLON SCHOLARSHIPS are available at the Fort Leavenworth Army Education Center. The scholarship is open to high school seniors who are dependents of U.S. military members, currently or within the past 24 months assigned to Fort Leavenworth, or civilians who are currently employed at Fort Leavenworth by the U.S. government or a non-appropriated fund. The application deadline is March 27. THE MAJ. GEN. JAMES URSANO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS through April 1. For more information, requirements and to apply, visit https://www.aerhq.org/Apply-forScholarship/Dependent-Children. The 2020 GENERAL WILLIAM E. DEPUY SPECIAL TOPICS WRITING COMPETITION is accepting submissions through July 20. The topic is “Finding the Enemy in 2035 — What technological, doctrinal, organizational or other advances or changes must we make to find our adversaries on the battlefield of the future?” For more information, call the Military Review managing editor at 684-9339 or e-mail usarmy.leavenworth.tradoc.mbs.military-reviewpublic-em@mail.mil. THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FEDERAL STUDENT

The Fort Leavenworth U.S. DISCIPLINARY BARRACKS SALES STORE, 740 W. Warehouse Road, is open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The second Wednesday of each month the store is closed

for training. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE TO HOUSEHOLD GOODS are handled by the U.S. Army Center for Personnel Claims Support in Fort Knox, Ky. The Claims Office is only available to assist claimants to contact the USARCS-CPCS with a claim. For more information, call 684-4913.

Fort Leavenworth chapel services

the Resiliency Center, 600 Thomas Ave. For more information or to RSVP, call 6842871.

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

THE U.S. CENSUS IS HIRING. Positions include clerks, recruiting assistants, office operations supervisors, census field supervisors and census takers. For more information, call (855) JOB-2020 or visit 2020census.gov/jobs.

unteering Opportunities” in FLSF’s Facebook notes.

at (913) 758-3001.

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO

CHILDREN AND TEENS The Combined Arms Research Library BAD ART CONTEST is at 4 p.m. Feb. 12 in the CARL makerspace. Supplies will be available and artists will have 40 minutes to create before judging begins at 4:40 p.m. For more information, call (913) 758-3001.

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The Command and General Staff College Department of Military History and Dole Center Turning Points Lecture Series “THE AISNE-MARNE COUNTEROFFENSIVE, 1918: THE TURNING POINT OF WORLD WAR I” is 34:30 p.m. March 4 at the University of Kansas, Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, Kan. This is a free event. The lecture will also be streamed at https://www .youtube.com/user/Doleman2007.

The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM DAY is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb 18 in room 125 of the Resiliency Center. For more information, call 684-8999 or e-mail usarmy.sfl-tap.leavenworth@mail.mil. The next Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program’s GUIDE TO FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT CLASS is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20, April 2, April 23 and May 28 in room 131 of the Resiliency Center. The seminar covers navigating the USAJobs portal and preparing a resumé to apply for government employment. For more information, call 684-2227 or e-mail usarmy.sfltap.leavenworth@mail.mil. SOLDIER FOR LIFE - TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WORKSHOPS are mandatory for all military personnel transitioning from active-duty service. The workshops are also available to spouses of transitioning military on a spaceavailable basis. TAP workshops are five days from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Upcoming workshops are Feb. 24-28, March 9-13, March 23-27 and April 13-17 at the Resiliency Center. For more information, call 684-2227 or e-mail usarmy.sfltap.leavenworth@mail.mil.

2020 SPRING BBQ BONANZA is March 27-28 at Frontier Chapel. The event includes hands-on barbecue smoking instruction, cooking, judging and fellowship. Registration is due by March 19 and training is at 4:30 p.m. March 19 in room 158 of Frontier Chapel. For the full information sheet, visit the Fort Leavenworth Chapel Facebook page. POST ACTIVITIES INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION DAY is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 4 at Harney Sports Complex. For more information or to become a PAIR Day vendor, call 684-1674. The POSTWIDE YARD SALE is at 8 a.m. April 25. For more information, call 684-1674.

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The 2020 Friends of the Frontier Army Museum YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST is accepting applications through April 1. The contest is open to students in ninththrough 12th-grade from schools within 20 miles of Fort Leavenworth. The essay topic is “Military Technology of Transportation and Weapons.” Cash prizes will be awarded to three participants.

CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES HAS SEVERAL JOB OPENINGS. For more information or to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov.

Look for these Chapel Community groups on Facebook: • Fort Leavenworth Chapels • Fort Leavenworth Gospel Service • Fort Leavenworth Gospel Service Women’s Ministry • Ft Leavenworth Episcopal/Anglican Congregation Memorial Chapel • Ft. Leavenworth Club Beyond • Saint Ignatius Parish, Fort Leavenworth • Ft. Leavenworth Chapel Liturgical • Christ Fellowship – Fort Leavenworth

MUSEUM: “THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS, THE FIRST ALLAFRICAN AMERICAN REGIMENT” is at 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Frontier Army Museum. For more information, visit ffam.us.

The next EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM FREE RECREATIONAL BOWLING is 9-11 a.m. March 7 at Strike Zone Bowling Center. For more information, call 684-2800.

AID WEBSITE provides scholarship searches, webinars and more at https://studentaid.ed.gov/preparefor-college. For a current scholarship list, call the school liaison officer at 684-1655.

Chapel Sunday School: 9:30 a.m., Frontier and Pioneer chapels Christ Fellowship: Sunday 5 p.m. meal, 5:45 p.m. worship service, Pioneer Chapel Activities Room

For more information, visit www.ffam.us. The Rod and Gun Club KIDS’ FISHING DERBY is at 8:30 a.m. May 16 at Smith Lake. Cost is $3 for nonmembers; members fish for free. Top anglers in five age groups will win awards and there will also be door and participation prizes. Bait, hotdogs and drinks will be sold during the event. For more information, call (913) 2405503. CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES HOURLY CARE IS CLOSED due to a critical staff shortage. For more infor-

The Army Community Service FIELD GRADE SPOUSE SEMINAR “PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER” is 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 4 at the Resiliency Center, 600 Thomas Ave. For more information or to register, call 684-2800 or e-mail fgspouseseminar@gmail.com. The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program’s FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION’S HIRING EVENT is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 5 in room 125 of the Resiliency Center. No RSVP is required. The Hiring Our Heroes CORPORATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION BRIEFS are conducted weekly at noon on Mondays in room 277 of the Resiliency Center. Completed application packets are due March 13 for the next cohort that begins May 4. The CFP places service members within 180 days or less left on active duty into a 12-week fellowship program. The program provides mid- to upper-level corporate experience, credentialing education and career skills training. Selection for this program is competitive, but placement rates average more than 80 percent per cohort. For more information, go to https://www.uschamberfoundation. org/corporate-fellowship-program-0 or call 684-8999. The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program KNOWLEDGE NOW classes are 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 125 of the Resiliency Center. “Assessing Yourself to Find Your New Career” is March 24, “Creating a Personal Brand that Works for You” is April 21, “Making a Successful Transition to Corporate Culture” is May 19 and “Applying Your

mation, call Carole Hoffman at 684-1660 or e-mail carole .a.hoffman.naf@mail.mil. CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES SUMMER CAMP 2020 AND SCHOOLYEAR 2020-21 is accepting requests through militarychildcare .com. For more information, call 684-5138. CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES IS LOOKING FOR A CONTRACTOR TO OVERSEE CURTAIN CALL, the youth theater program. For more information, call Christy Allie at 684-5126 or email christy.l.rohlfingallie.naf@mail.mil.

Strengths to Your Next Career” is June 16. The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program’s U.S. BORDER PATROL EMPLOYMENT EVENT is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26 in room 106 of the Resiliency Center. No RSVP is required. The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program EXPLORING EDUCATION TRACK WORKSHOPS are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31 through April 1, June 1112, Aug. 4-5 and Oct. 6-7 in room 131 of the Resiliency Center. For more information, call 684-2227 or e-mail usarmy.sfl-tap.leavenworth @mail.mil. The next ENTREPRENEUR WORKSHOP is 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 7-8, June 9-10 and Aug. 6-7 in room 131 of the Resiliency Center. The workshop explains the basics of developing a business plan, legal and financial aspects, advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a franchise, help available and overcoming stress. To reserve a seat, call 684-2227 or email usarmy.sfl-tap.leavenworth@ mail.mil. The Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program CAREER AND EDUCATION FAIR is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 7 at the Frontier Conference Center, 350 Biddle Blvd. The fair is open to all active duty, national guard, reserve, retirees, veterans, family members and Department of Defense civilians. For more information, call 684-2227 or e-mail usarmy.sfl-tap.leavenworth@mail.mil.

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Redeployment Spc. Svidler said she was nervous waiting for him to arrive. “It was like the first time we went to the movies together,” Spc. Svidler said. “It is like that first date feeling all over again. “But we support each other with goals and stuff and this was one of his goals,” she said. “His accomplishments are our accomplishments so I support him.” Sgt. 1st Class Charles Buford, NCOIC, was greeted by his wife Michelle Buford and their two sons 5-year-old Lucas and 7-year-old Cameron. “These last eight months have been challenging in ways that I did not anticipate, but I can honestly say that we have all grown a lot in different ways,” Michelle Buford said. “Our children are especially amazing. Military kids truly are remarkably resilient. “We have had a lot of tough conversations these last several months, but I know that it has made us stronger as a family and as individuals,” she said. “I am always proud of what my husband does. His professionalism and dedication to his missions, along with his incredible work ethic and leadership abilities have impressed me since day one.” Cameron Buford said he is proud of his dad, but couldn’t

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wait until he got home. “It’s been sad. It is just not the same without him,” Cameron said. “He’s trying to save the whole entire world just from some bad guys from the last war. “But now, when we get home, we get to stay home tomorrow and next week stay home,” he said. “Someday, he’s probably going to help me with my video game because I can’t seem to get started.” Staff Sgt. Anthony Gunsby was reunited with his wife, Genesis. “We had pretty good WiFi, but you can only do Facebook call, which was spotty at times, so it was never consistent enough,” Gunsby said, “so I’m ready to just relax on the couch and enjoy the moment (with my family).” Genesis Gunsby said this was her husband’s second deployment and having been former military herself, she understood why he deployed. “I completely respect him and am thankful for everything he did and does and I’m glad that he’s back along with everyone else as well,” Genesis Gunsby said. “I’m actually thankful, too, that we get to sacrifice because a lot of people don’t really understand what that means. …That anxiety of something can go wrong. I don’t think a lot of people really understand

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that.” Genesis Gunsby said, now that Staff Sgt. Gunsby is back, she’s most excited for their son, 3-year-old Anthony Jr. “Him seeing a father figure around because he hasn’t for a while and spending time together, definitely,” she said. Spc. Steven Alcantar had his fiancé, Halle Lane, waiting for him. Alcantar said, this being his first deployment, he realized what is often taken for granted. “Once you’re out there, and you’re actually experiencing real situations, you just look back and say, ‘Wow, I had it nice back home,’” Alcantar said. “We’re grateful for life and the friends and family we have. Since we’re apart from our families, we tend to look back and think I should have paid attention more, we should have actually been there and been more productive with my family and friends because we really couldn’t (while deployed).” The couple was only engaged one month before the soldiers deployed, but Lane said wedding plans have been made and she was looking forward to Alcantar being home. “I’m not worried about anything else,” she said. “I’m really proud of him. He loves what he does, so it is pretty easy to support him.”

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Spc. Michael Warren, Spc. Jalen Green and Sgt. Angel Morales, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 705th Military Police Battalion (Detention) supply section, inventory everything in weapons systems cases upon the return of nine 15th MP Brigade soldiers who deployed in June 2019 for an Operation Inherent Resolve mission Feb. 11 at the company operations facility. Soldiers in the 29-member platoon returned Feb. 11 in three waves with their release to families and block leave after the third wave arrived at about midnight. The soldiers provided detainee operations and additional support during the eight-month deployment.

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where ever the human spirit resides,” Michael said. “That’s why folks throughout our short history immigrate and gravitate; why Lady Liberty declares with the date of our Declaration of Independence inscribed on her frame and a broken shackle and chain lying at her feet, she declares, ‘Give me your tired, your poor, your hud-

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Students compete in county spelling bee Katie Peterson | Staff Writer

Thirty-nine students representing 17 area schools — the top spellers in fifth through eighth grade — competed in the Leavenworth Area Retired School Personnel Association’s 60th annual Leavenworth County Spelling Bee Feb. 7 at the Eagles Lodge in Leavenworth. “(The spelling bee) is just a way that the retired school personnel have given back to the community,” said Pam Bristow, LARSPA president. “(Spelling) is a communication skill that I feel is important today.” Kathryn Nolan, spelling bee coordinator, said the event teaches students other skills, too. “The competition is a good way to build poise and confidence and public speaking skills,” Nolan said. Following the Sunflower Spelling Bee rules, the bee lasted two practice rounds and nine regular rounds after Lansing Middle School seventh-grader Anna Yedlinski correctly spelled Prudence Siebert photos “calico” and “adhesion” after With the competition down to three spellers, Patton Junior High School eighth-grader Calla Franke spells a word for judges during the Leavenworth County Spelling Bee Feb. 7 at the FraCalla Franke, Patton Junior High ternal Order of Eagles No. 55 in Leavenworth. Calla correctly spelled sword, irregular, condemn, pellet, centipede, appetite and palindrome before missing buffoonery in the eighth-round. School eighth-grader, and Calla placed third in the bee. Aubrey Eder, Basehor Middle School eighth-grader, misspelled nervous. “buffoonery” and “fallacy” in “I think everyone is that way round eight, respectively. though, so it helps a little bit,” Yedlinski will advance to the Kurz said. “I just want to do my state spelling bee March 21 in best.” Wichita, Kan. Kurz correctly spelled After Yedlinski was declared and “pamphlet,” before “cowlick,” the winner, Franke and Eder being eliminated in round three competed to determine the secafter misspelling “jalapeno.” ond- and third-place winners. Other Fort Leavenworth parAfter one round, Eder was were eliminated in variticipants named the second-place winner ous rounds. after she correctly spelled Ross finished in fourth place “prenuptial” and Franke, who after correctly spelling “quack,” was named the third-place win“garland,” “aromather“sheriff,” ner, misspelled “impetus.” apy,” “marionette,” and “ignoble,” Franke said this was her firstbefore misspelling “skedaddle” in time participating in the Leavenround seven. worth County Spelling Bee and Perry made it to round six that it felt great to be awarded after correctly spelling “cough,” third place. “tapestry,” “amplify,” “manifesto,” “You have to know how to and “cuckoo,” before misspelling spell,” Franke said. “Honestly, “quorum.” you have to write a lot of essays, Ashton made it to round five you have to write a lot of things after correctly spelling “commoMaj. Michael Culler, School of Advanced Military Studies student, practices spelling words with Warren Middle School sixth-grader Darien in general to get into good jobs Culler as competitors arrive and family members find seats before the Leavenworth County Spelling Bee Feb. 7 at the Fraternal Order of Eation,” “rugby,” “caroling,” and and schools.” gles Lodge No. 55 in Leavenworth. Darien also competed in the 2019 county bee as a fifth-grader. “mangrove” before misspelling During the bee, Franke correctly spelled “sword,” “irregular,” “erstwhile.” Dannemiller made it to round dent. “condemn,” “pellet,” “centipede,” Being a second-time particifour after correctly spelling “appetite,” and “palindrome.” pant in the county spelling bee, “whisk,” “hazmat,” and “luggage” The winners were presented Culler said he felt more confident before misspelling “balderdash.” with prizes, which included cash this year and hoped to make it to Henke made it to round three awards sponsored by LARSPA, at least the top 10. after correctly spelling “treadfirst place; the Lansing Kiwanis “When we grow up, it’ll be mill” and “watercress” before Club, second place; and the better (knowing how to spell) so misspelling “vicinity.” Alpha Delta Kappa Beta Epsilon people can understand us better,” Mosher misspelled “dawdle” Chapter, third place. Culler said. “For example, if we in the first round. All four Unified School Discouldn’t communicate with our Other military children who trict 207 schools had participants voice, we could write it all participated in the spelling bee in the spelling bee. Fifth-grader down.” represented other schools like Kristin Ross and sixth-grader Culler made it to round two Richard Warren Middle School Emma Perry represented Bradley after correctly spelling “throttle” sixth-grader Darien Culler, son Elementary School; fifth-grader before misspelling “candor.” of Maj. Michael Culler, School of Brandon Mosher and sixthAdvanced Military Studies stugrader Sophie Kurz represented Eisenhower Elementary School; fifthgrader Connor Dannemiller and sixthgrader Kathryn Ashton represented MacArthur Elementary School; and seventh-grader Molly Henke and Franke represented Patton. Kurz, who Bradley Elementary School sixth-grader Emma Perry spells a word in one of two practice was a first-time rounds as Leavenworth County Spelling Bee competitors learn the process and lessen their Leavenworth County Spelling Bee winners, first-place finisher Lansing Middle School seventh-grader Anna Yedlinski, participant in second-place finisher Basehor-Linwood Middle School eighth-grader Aubrey Eder and third-place finisher Patton Jun- nervousness Feb. 7 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 55 in Leavenworth. Emma went on the county bee, ior High School eighth-grader Calla Franke, are announced at the conclusion of the bee Feb. 7 at the Fraternal Order to correctly spell cough, tapestry, amplify, manifesto and cuckoo and went out in the sixth said she was round of the bee on the word quorum. of Eagles No. 55 in Leavenworth.

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City Union Mission accepting unwanted stuff Katie Peterson | Staff Writer

With families getting ready for permanent change-of-station moves, there may be some bulk items that families are unable to take with them or no longer have a use for. Instead of throwing the unwanted or unneeded items away, Fort Leavenworth Frontier Housing Communities has found a way for residents to help those in need. Since November 2019, FLFHC has been partnering with City Union Mission Christian Life Center of Kansas City, Mo., to pick up bulk “trash” items the second Saturday of the month. “I went to the first guy that could make it happen,” said Joe Gandara, FLFHC community director. Jim Cowan, FLFHC housing inspector, originally put Gandara in contact with the Mission after both he and Gandara saw that residents were throwing out reusable items. Cowan used to work with the Disabled American Veterans charity in Missouri, the larger entity of the City Union Mission. “Since I personally know them, I reached out to them,” Cowan said. “Joe was very accommodating about trying to find a date that worked for everybody. “We just drove down there and talked to them, and they were overjoyed at the opportunity to (help),” he said. “They are still trying to help their communities.” Rick Andrews, City Union Mission operations manager, said they didn’t hesitate to help. “The Mission’s goal is to help everybody they can to help them grow in life and be better in life, so for us to help the military is just one step further for us to do that because they need all the help they can get and our support,” Andrews said. “By helping them do that and helping them be more green, it just shows that we’re there to support them any way we can and help us move further in keeping our lands cleaner.” Residents can donate any item deemed in reusable shape, except mattresses, cribs and child car seats, which the Mission cannot resell. Trash

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City Union Mission employees Dale Lara and Traveion Fowler load a couch into the truck while collecting donations set out in front of quarters across post Feb. 8 in Oregon Village.

needs to be kept separate from items being donated. “If there is any question about what’s in the bag, (the Mission) might not pick it up,” Gandara said. On Feb. 8 and Feb. 10, more than 7,000 pounds of items were picked up by the Mission. Items included bicycles, large area rugs, couches, reclining chairs and more. “Everybody wins. I pay less money because I don’t pay for tipping fees to haul it off to the dump (on bulk-trash pickup day). The environment wins because the dump isn’t being filled with stuff that can be reutilized,” Gandara said. “The Mission wins because the actually sell the stuff to help people. The resident wins because they get rid of the stuff, and they feel good about getting it repurposed, and we give them a tax form to write it off their taxes.” As spring gets closer, Gandara said there will be more opportunities for families to donate their

unwanted items to the Mission. The postwide yard sale is scheduled for April 25. The City Union Mission will pick up any unsold bulk items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26 in addition to the normal second Saturday of the month pickup. “People only have to take it to the curb once (after the yard sale),” Cowan said. “You get rid of it regardless.” Also, over the summer there will be a 53-foot tractor trailer parked near Hancock Gate for residents to drop-off any items they want to donate. “We love doing it as much as you guys give us the opportunity,” Andrews said. “I don’t necessarily call myself an environmentalist,” Gandara added, “but it is just good not to throw something away that can get reused for a good purpose.” City Union Mission employees Dale Lara and Traveion Fowler load a rug, bicycle and other items into the truck while collecting donations set out in front of quarters across post Feb. 8 in Oregon Village.

EFMP families need to prep before moves Katie Peterson | Staff Writer

With permanent change-ofstation season getting closer, service members and their families are encouraged to be proactive in their summer transition preparation. The Munson Army Health Center Exceptional Family Member Program and Family Member Travel Screening Office can help families prepare needed medical information. Families who are staying in the United States are not required to go through screenings unless their service member is with the Air Force and has an exceptional family member. In that case, only the exceptional family member needs to be screened. John Sprecher, MAHC EFMP case coordinator, encourages families with exceptional family members to keep up their enrollment in the program, which expires every three years. For families with an EFMP member, no travel decision will be made within six months of enrollment expiration. Families traveling outside the continental U.S., whether they have an EFMP member or not, are required to be screened be-

fore they travel. Once service members receive their request for orders, Sprecher said they should call the EFMP and Family Member Travel Screening Office at 684-6250 to get started. Before screenings can be scheduled, there are forms that must be filled out, with different forms for each branch of service. Army families must have a completed DA Form 5888 signed by the soldier’s unit S1, as well as a DA Form 7246. Completed forms can be e-mailed to usarmy.leavenworth.medcommahc.mbx.efmp@mail.mil. Both forms can be found online at https://armypubs.army.mil. Additionally, if any children listed on the orders have an individualized education plan or an individualized family service plan with his or her school, a DD 2792-1 must be completed and submitted with a copy of the plan. The same forms are required for the Navy and the Marine Corps. Service members will receive a packet from his or her service with web orders. Completed packets go to the gaining installation for suitability screening. Forms needed include a DD

2792, DD 2792-1 for school-age children, one DD 2807-1 per person on orders, one NAVMED 1300/1 per person on orders that must be filled out by the primary care provider and dental; one NAVMED 1300/2 per person on the orders, and NAVPERS 1300/16. Air Force service members will receive a packet with their Report on Individual Personnel. Completed packets go to the EFMP office at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., for processing and EFMP if required. To contact the Whiteman AFB EFMP, call (660) 687-6032. Forms needed include one DD 2792 per person, a DD 2792-1 for school-age children, an AF 1466, one AF 1466D per person that has been filled out by dental; a DD 2005, and an AF 2523. EFMP specific forms are available at http://efmp.amedd .army.milforms.html. Once all questions are answered and all forms are filled out, the screening process begins. “(In a screening), we look for current physicals, we look for any unused referrals, we look for anything that could be EFMP enrollable, and we do that for every family member,” Sprecher said.

Dependents with open medical referrals cannot be screened until referrals are completed. Once the EFMP office completes the initial screening, each family member has a one-on-one inperson screening with the EFMP doctor. “The doctor will dig a little deeper,” Sprecher said. “Once all that is complete, the doctor signs the form and I stamp it, (and) I forward it to (the adjutant general) for orders. AG then sends it to the gaining installation for command sponsorship.” Travel screenings, depending on the number of appointments required, can take 30-45 days to be completed. All family members must be present for the final travel screening appointment. Changes to the family dynamic that can affect travel screening, including pregnancy, dual military, new dependents and changes in custody, must be shared with the MAHC EFMP office as soon as possible. An EFMP family member must be approved by the gaining installation, which can take an additional 30 days or more. Once the exceptional family member is approved, AG can produce orders.

If a family is denied by the gaining installation, Sprecher said there are three options. Reasons for denial could include services required for the exceptional family member are not available at the gaining installation. “If they get denied, they can request a reconsideration, they can go unaccompanied or they can ask for a new assignment,” Sprecher said. “I will tell this to soldiers on a case-by-case basis, but if they get a denial sometimes it is not worth fighting it. …We sit down and we do advisement to help them figure out what they should do.” Denials can happen for OCONUS, Sprecher said. In 2019, the EFMP and Family Travel Screening office screened 250 families and five were denied. The EFMP and Family Member Travel Screening office is located on the second floor of MAHC. Hours are 8-11 a.m. Monday through Friday by appointment only and overseas screenings are 12:30-4 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 684-6250 and ask for EFMP.

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Residents are asked to familiarize themselves with the rules for the supervision of children in the Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities’ “Resident Guidelines and Community Handbook,” and the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth Supplement 1 to Army Regulation 608-18, “The Army Family Advocacy Program,” which includes a chapter covering the supervision of children and home alone policy. Parents are responsible for the conduct of their children and dependents at all times. They assume liability for any damages and resulting charges caused by the unlawful or negligent con-

HOUSING UPDATE duct of their children, dependents and any visitors to their home or common areas such as playgrounds and parks. Fort Leavenworth Directorate of Emergency Services enforces a curfew to mirror the curfew in the local community. For children age 15 and younger, the curfew is 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. For children age 16-17, the curfew is 12:30-6 a.m. This policy applies to all residents and their family members and is designed to ensure that all family members and agencies cooperate to produce an environ-

ment that promotes the safety of the children living in Fort Leavenworth. The policy also applies to any civilian personnel who may be present during the performance of official child care duties and who are registered with the Child and Youth Services on the installation. At no time may children under age 18 be left home alone overnight. For more information about the “Resident Guidelines and Community Handbook,” call the FLFHC office at (913) 682-6300. Handbooks can be downloaded at www.ftleavenworth- family-

Resources for on-post residents On-post housing residents should contact these resources about housing concerns: • The Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities Management Office, 220 Hancock Ave., is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call (913) 682-6300. • The FLFHC Maintenance Office and Self-Help Store, 800 W. Warehouse Road, phone number is (913) 651-3838. Residents can also submit routine maintenance requests via e-mail at fhcmaint@tmo.com. • Garrison Housing Oversight Office,

call 684-5684 or e-mail usarmy.leavenworth.imcom-central.mbx.hso@mail.mil. • The resident’s military chain of command. • Garrison Commander’s Office, call 684-2993 or the Commander’s Housing Concern Hotline at 684-3858. In addition to these resources, residents can attend the monthly community mayors’ forum; attend the quarterly installation stakeholder meetings, a forum for the chain of command to share information and pass on community concerns; or participate in the quarterly Facebook town hall meetings.

MUNSON NOTES MUNSON ARMY HEALTH CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FEB. 17 for Presidents’ Day. MUNSON ARMY HEALTH CENTER DOES NOT PROVIDE WALK-IN SERVICE FOR STREP OR FLU TESTING. Call 6846250 to make an appointment with a primary care provider. Munson Army Health Center “NO-SHOW” NUMBERS HAVE INCREASED. Remember to cancel appointments instead of being a “no-show” by visiting tricareonline.com or calling 684-6250. The Munson Army Health Center “WELLNESS FOR LIFE” PROGRAM IS OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT. This is a multidisciplinary program that incorporates nutrition, physical therapy, psychology and more. To sign up for the WFL monthly orientation class, call 6846250. FEBRUARY IS NATIONAL PET DENTAL MONTH. The Fort Leavenworth Veterinary Treatment Facility will be waiving dental X-ray

charges throughout February. To schedule an appointment, call 684-6510. The READINESS CENTER IS CLOSED 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily. THE MUNSON ARMY HEALTH CENTER FLU CAMPAIGN is underway. For more information, visit https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/lsltCovered/Fl uVaccine. FLU VACCINES are available 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis at Munson Army Health Center’s Readiness Center. Munson Army Health Center will follow Fort Leavenworth Garrison for DELAYS AND CLOSURES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Updated information will be posted on the Fort Leavenworth Facebook page. Munson Army Health Center is encouraging soldiers and their family members to avoid e-cigarettes and vaping products. USERS OF E-CIGARETTE OR VAPING PRODUCTS who experience symptoms of respiratory or gastrointestinal distress should seek prompt medical attention. For more information on MAHC’s TOBACCO AND

The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation SPORTS SPECIFIC NUTRITION CLASSES are 4-5:30 p.m. Feb. 21 or 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 25 in aerobics room A at Gruber Fitness Center. Cost is $30 and includes a nutritional course packet, a dietary journal and healthy snacks. Deadline for registration is Feb. 19. For more information, call (706) 575-5229.

KC Mission donations FLFHC has partnered with the City Union Mission Christian Life Center. The second Saturday of each month, items to be donated to the mission can be placed at curbside before 10 a.m. For each donation, the mission will give a voucher for tax credit that can be written off income taxes. The mission accepts clothing, furniture and other household items but not mattresses, cribs or carseats. Separate any bulk trash from donations and place clothing and shoes inside plastic bags marked for mission donation. Anything left on the curb Monday will be collected as bulk trash and not a donation.

Valentine treat Fort Leavenworth residents, don’t forget your Valentine. Stop by the FLFHC office after 9 a.m. Feb. 14 and pick up a treat for your sweetie while supplies last.

Holiday closures FLFHC offices and the SelfHelp Store will be closed Feb. 17 for Presidents’ Day. Normal business hours will resume Feb. 18.

To report a maintenance emergency or submit a work order when the offices are closed, call the 24-hour maintenance line at (913) 651-3838.

Birthday drawing Have a child with a birthday in February? Come by the Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities office at 220 Hancock Ave. to enter him or her into the monthly birthday drawing. All submissions must be received in the FLFHC office by Feb. 21.

Coloring contest Children’s coloring contest sheets are available online at www.ftleavenworthfamilyhousing.com and at the FLFHC office at 220 Hancock Ave. Entries must be received by Feb. 21. Contest winners will receive a prize and have their artwork published in the FLFHC newsletter.

Utilities tip Heating a home uses more energy and costs more money than any other system in a home — typically making up about 42 percent of the utility bill. Watch for more community event announcements on Facebook, followed by a One-Call Now e-mail message with event details, and don’t forget to follow FLFHC on Twitter. Visit the FLFHC website at www.ftleavenworthfamilyhousing.com for downloadable forms and other useful information.

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VAPING CESSATION CLASSES, call 6846528/6535. Because of a NATIONWIDE SHORTAGE OF EPI PEN JR., Munson Army Health Center is allocating one Epi Pen Jr. box (two pens) per patient. Child and Youth Services and the school district have been notified. THE SHINGLES VACCINE, SHINGRIX, IS AVAILABLE at Munson Army Health Center’s immunization clinic. This is a two-dose series, and patients must be age 50 or older to receive the shot. For more information, call 684-6750/6539. MUNSON ARMY HEALTH CENTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS. Help is needed in primary care from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the pharmacy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applicants must complete an online Red Cross volunteer orientation before starting the process. For more information, e-mail Jason Ramlow at Jason.Ramlow @redcross.org or call (816) 536-0108. Munson Army Health Center’s PHARMACY HOURS are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

SPORTS SHORTS THE PRESIDENTS DAY BOWLING SPECIAL is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 17 at Strike Zone Bowling Center. Games and shoe rentals are $1 each. For more information, call (913) 651-2195.

housing.com or obtained from the FLFHC office at 220 Hancock Ave. For more information, call the Family Advocacy Program manager at 684-2822, Social Work Service at 684-6777 or the Military Police at 684-3456.

The next Fort Leavenworth Rod and Gun Club MONTHLY FUN SHOOTS are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6 and July 4 at 701 Sheridan Drive. Cost is $30 for 50 targets, lunch and a door prize. For more information, call 684-2035. The Fort Leavenworth Rod and Gun Club LADIES NRA DEFENSIVE PISTOL COURSE is at 6 p.m. every Wednesday March 10 through May 12 at Mill Creek Rifle Club, 7215 Gardner Road, Desoto, Kan. Cost is $70. For more information, visit https://www.nrainstructors.org/S earch.aspx.

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Josephine is an adult female longhair tuxedo cat available for adoption at the Fort Leavenworth Stray Facility, 510 Organ Ave. She has already been spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. The facility is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment as needed. See www.FLSF.petfinder.com, call (913) 684-4939 or e-mail fortleavenworthstrayfacility@gmail.com for more information.

THE FORT LEAVENWORTH ROD AND GUN CLUB WINTER LEAGUE meets Thursdays through March 12. Sign up as a group, or participate as an individual. The league will include trap, skeet, and five-stand events. Anyone who pre-pays before the third week will be entered into a drawing for a flat of shells. For more information, call 684-2035. The Fort Leavenworth Rod and Gun Club TURKEY HUNTING SEMINAR is at 5 p.m. March 13 at 821 Sheridan Drive. For more information, call 6842035. The Fort Leavenworth Rod and Gun Club KANSAS HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE is at 6 p.m. March 16, 17, 19 and 21. For more informa-

tion or to reserve a spot, call 6842035. The Fort Leavenworth Rod and Gun Club WALLEYE SEMINAR is at 5 p.m. April 23 at 821 Sheridan Drive. For more information, call 684-2035. The Fort Leavenworth Rod and Gun Club’s WALLEYE TOURNAMENT is 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25 at Clinton Lake, 872 N. 1402 Road, Lawrence, Kan. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Prizes will be awarded for big fish and first, second and third place. For more information or to sign-up, e-mail Bill Frederick at wfrederick@att.net. WATER AEROBICS is 8:309:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednes-

day and Friday and 4-5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Harney Sports Complex. For more information, call 684-2190. POWER PUMP is 8:30-9:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Harney Sports Complex. Power Pump is a barbell workout that challenges all major muscle groups. For more information, call 684-5120. MINDFUL YOGA is 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays at Gruber Fitness Center. For more information, call 684-2190. HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Harney Sports Complex Annex. For more information, call 684-2190.

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