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Tracks, the newspaper for Anniston Army Depot Volume 30, Number 20178 December 16, 2016 U.S. Postage Paid Presort Standard Anniston, AL 36201 Permit No. 326 Address Service Requested Photo by Mark Cleghorn Depot and tenant employees and volunteers form a chain to load bikes onto trucks for delivery to the Calhoun County Department of Human Resources. The installaon sponsored 210 children in protecve custody with DHR. Giving Christmas to local children Anniston Army Depot employees delivered three truckloads of gifts and bicycles to Calhoun County’s Department of Human Re- sources office in Anniston Dec. 14. It was the culmination of the 2016 Christmas Cheer program. Christmas Cheer drop-off is a day of relief and joy for Jeanette Baxter, the lead key person for ANAD’s annual program. “It’s a relief knowing we have taken care of 210 children and they have just about everything on their list,” said Baxter. Baxter has been volunteering with Christmas Cheer for 14 years. Several cost centers throughout the depot donate money to Christ- mas Cheer, leaving the shopping to Baxter and her team of volunteers. Fortunately, her favorite part is shopping for the girls and boys, because she loves ensuring each and every child on the list will be happy Christmas morning. The depot’s 33-year history with Christmas Cheer began with as- sistance to depot employees - providing food for the holidays. But, employees quickly began to look outside the installation’s gates. In 1997, the program teamed up with DHR, supporting 58 chil- dren that year. This year, the installation will make the holidays hap- pier for 210 children in DHR protective custody. “This started as a food drive and the employees at Anniston Army Depot kept saying, ‘We want to do more.’ and this is what it has grown into,” said Boyd Scoggins, Christmas Cheer coordinator for the depot. For each child, employees gave gifts valued between $150 and $200. This means depot and tenant employees gave more than $31,500 in support of the children. Department of Human Resources case workers will ensure the wrapped gifts make it to the homes of sponsored children before Christmas Day. “These children would not have Christmas gifts or as many gifts, so this program is a big help for the families,” said Sam Smith, DHR director. Christmas Cheer also allows depot employees to sponsor instal- lation families. Coworkers who experienced hardships this year and have financial needs are approved through depot leadership for par- ticipation in this program. These installation families are anonymous to contributors – only identified by a number and the family’s situation. This year, nine depot families were sponsored by depot and tenant employees and AFGE Local 1945, who combined to provided $9,201 and purchased gifts for the family members. from Staff Reports ANAD PAO • ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS CHEER PHOTOS, page 5

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Tracks, the newspaper for Anniston Army Depot

Volume 30, Number 20178 December 16, 2016

U.S. Postage PaidPresort Standard

Anniston, AL 36201Permit No. 326

Address ServiceRequested

Photo by Mark Cleghorn

Depot and tenant employees and volunteers form a chain to load bikes onto trucks for delivery to the Calhoun County Department of Human Resources. The installation sponsored 210 children in protective custody with DHR.

Giving Christmas to local childrenAnniston Army Depot employees delivered three truckloads of

gifts and bicycles to Calhoun County’s Department of Human Re-sources office in Anniston Dec. 14. It was the culmination of the 2016 Christmas Cheer program.

Christmas Cheer drop-off is a day of relief and joy for Jeanette Baxter, the lead key person for ANAD’s annual program.

“It’s a relief knowing we have taken care of 210 children and they have just about everything on their list,” said Baxter.

Baxter has been volunteering with Christmas Cheer for 14 years.Several cost centers throughout the depot donate money to Christ-

mas Cheer, leaving the shopping to Baxter and her team of volunteers.Fortunately, her favorite part is shopping for the girls and boys,

because she loves ensuring each and every child on the list will be happy Christmas morning.

The depot’s 33-year history with Christmas Cheer began with as-sistance to depot employees - providing food for the holidays.

But, employees quickly began to look outside the installation’s gates.

In 1997, the program teamed up with DHR, supporting 58 chil-dren that year. This year, the installation will make the holidays hap-pier for 210 children in DHR protective custody.

“This started as a food drive and the employees at Anniston Army Depot kept saying, ‘We want to do more.’ and this is what it has grown into,” said Boyd Scoggins, Christmas Cheer coordinator for the depot.

For each child, employees gave gifts valued between $150 and $200. This means depot and tenant employees gave more than $31,500 in support of the children.

Department of Human Resources case workers will ensure the wrapped gifts make it to the homes of sponsored children before Christmas Day.

“These children would not have Christmas gifts or as many gifts, so this program is a big help for the families,” said Sam Smith, DHR director.

Christmas Cheer also allows depot employees to sponsor instal-lation families. Coworkers who experienced hardships this year and have financial needs are approved through depot leadership for par-ticipation in this program.

These installation families are anonymous to contributors – only identified by a number and the family’s situation.

This year, nine depot families were sponsored by depot and tenant employees and AFGE Local 1945, who combined to provided $9,201 and purchased gifts for the family members.

from Staff ReportsANAD PAO

• ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS CHEER PHOTOS, page 5

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Ben Williams

TRACKS2 December 16, 2016

The holiday season has ar-rived! For many, this is a great time of joy and celebration with family and friends.

It’s such a joyous season and a time to be thankful for the year’s blessings as we celebrate and re-vive our family traditions.

As a depot family, we have a long tradi-tion of amazing gen-erosity.

Over the last few months, you’ve poured yourselves into the community in response to the needs of others.

As of yesterday, the tally indicates your lavish donations supported 210 chil-dren in protective custody at the Department of Human Resources. While we may never see their fac-es, we can imagine that their hearts have will be lifted on Christmas morning. And you did not stop there, you remembered your depot teammates and their families who are experiencing hardships during this time of the year, too. Without fail, you continued showing your concern and kindness by donating $9,201, to help those who needed it most.

When this year’s annual Com-bined Federal Campaign kicked off, there was an overwhelming response by depot employees who chose to support many of the non-profit organizations and charities who depend upon the donations to remain open. Because of your pledges, $155,435 has been con-tributed to CFC so far. When we

close the books on it later this week, the grand total will be sent on behalf of each of you and on be-half of the Anniston Army Depot.

On behalf of all those who receive your blessings and may not have the chance to thank you personally, let me do that now! THANK YOU! Thank you for what you do every day. You never cease to amaze me.

Once again this year, as you gather around your holiday tables with friends and loved ones, I ask that you remember our military service members and civil-ians who fearlessly volunteer to serve our nation and who are, at this very moment, de-fending our nation in distant places -- away

from their families this holiday.We are forever grateful for

their sacrifices. Because of the shared commitment by those of us serving at home and abroad, our families are able to experience freedoms cherished by so many.

Whether you are enjoying some downtime at home or taking to the road to visit, keep safety in mind. Do not let your guard down. I ask that you avoid complacency and please do not take any risks.

Just like the depot’s Target Zero program helps us identify safety issues here on depot, your goal for personal safety this season should be zero accidents.

Plan ahead, make smart choic-es for yourself and look out for others.

As a reminder, when traveling, exercise caution as winter weather and holiday traffic may complicate

your plans. Ensure you rest and adequately prepare yourself and your vehicles for your trip.

Drive defensively, buckle up, carry the right safety equipment in your car and do not speed. Of course, do not text and drive – and be sure to avoid all other driver-distractions.

Additionally, as I am sure you noticed, December is Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month. Take a close look at the wrecked vehicles parked in the vi-cinity of the entrance ways to the installation. They serve as remind-ers for all of us of the consequenc-es of alcohol and drug related in-cidents.

Remember, a drunk or drugged driving conviction can change your life and a drunk or drugged driving accident can end your life or the lives of other innocent peo-ple who are sharing the road.

Finally, the holidays can be a very difficult time for some. De-pression and feelings of anxiety can be common.

If you or someone you know or love feels alone, neglected, stressed or depressed, there is help available NOW, and there is AL-WAYS hope for the future. The staff at the Employee Assistance Program stands ready to assist at 256-240-3182 or 256-240-3379. Our SHARP line is also available to you, any time at 256-624-8510.

As we look forward to 2017, please let me take this brief oppor-tunity to thank you, once again, for all you do in support of Anniston Army Depot, our Army and our nation. From my family to yours, we hope you will have a happy, healthy and safe holiday season and you will return renewed and refreshed in the New Year!

Thank you for your generosity during this holiday season

COL. MARTINE KIDDANAD Commander

by Col. Martine KiddANAD Commander

Tree lighting ceremony heldAnniston Army Depot lit its Christmas Tree Dec. 1 in a cer-

emony filled with songs, laughter and an appearance by Jolly Old St. Nicholas himself. Children from the installation’s Child Development Center sang songs then assisted the depot com-mander, Col. Martine Kidd, in lighting the magnolia tree and other decorations.

The tree, a gingerbread house and a sleigh filled with toys and pulled by a Stryker can be seen near ANAD’s Headquarters Building.

Photos by Mark Cleghorn

Children from the depot’s Child Development Center look at the gingerbread house with ANAD Commander Col. Martine Kidd dur-ing the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1.

Santa does push-ups after reporting for duty at the depot’s Christ-mas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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TRACKS 3December 16, 2016

The holiday season is one of the most joyous times of the year.

It is filled with festivities and thoughtful gener-osity.

The holidays are also a chance to reflect on our blessings of the past year and look forward to an even better next year.

Before 2016 comes to a close, I want to thank em ployees of the depot and tenant commands for your teamwork.

I also want to personal-ly thank the employees of the DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama for your efforts and loyalty.

As I have travelled around the distribution cen-ter, I have been struck by your continuously demon-strated professionalism and work ethic.

You can take pride in your success.Your hard work, dedicated service and resilien-

cy made a positive impact.Not only did you always support the warfighter,

but you continued to make quality improvements.You rose to the occasion to be financial stewards

of government resources.You also progressed through the cycles of audit

readiness, audit sustainment and process excellence.Through it all, your positive attitude and effort

made it happen.I hope you take this time to remember the im-

portant work you do to support the warfighter, re-flect on your good fortunes and set some challeng-ing but achievable goals for the new year.

Most importantly, take care of yourself, your family and each other.

Everyone needs a support system, and your thoughtfulness can make the difference.

I am confident that we enter 2017 strongly posi-tioned and prepared for more progress and success.

In 2017, more challenges await us, but I am con-fident that your continued evolution toward a prob-lem solving culture will conquer all.

I am grateful to be a part of your team and to-gether we will continue to strive.

From the Lindley family to you and your family, happy holidays and best wishes in the new year.

Hard work makes for great year

As we celebrate the holiday sea-son and the coming New Year with our families and friends, I’d like to take this opportunity to share my thanks for each of you and all you do.

At this season, we pause to re-member each of you and the contri-butions you make to our efforts to support the warfighter.

Your work makes a real differ-ence in people’s lives and your con-tributions have a lasting impact.

I also want to recognize the Dear Occupational Health Clinic’s em-

ployees for their warm welcome and hard work this past year.

The depot’s large footprint and unique pa-tient popu-lation make the Dear C l i n i c ’ s work ex-citing and interesting on a daily basis.

I want to extend my g r a t i t u d e to the An-niston Army Depot community for

welcoming me into their depot fam-ily and allowing me to take care of our industrial athletes.

One of the Dear Clinic’s biggest missions is to keep YOU, the indus-trial athlete, safe and healthy.

During this time of resolutions and future planning let’s focus on those actions we can take, and im-prove, in order to enjoy our health and our time with loved ones.

I hope the joy of the holidays will fill your hearts and homes and that all your endeavors will be re-warding.

The Diaz family wishes every-one Happy Holidays and joyful New Year!

Enjoy health, time with loved ones

With the holidays upon us and 2016 drawing to a close, it’s a great time to look back at this unforgettable year.

Together, Anniston Muni-tions Center has reached new heights with our production and quality workmanship.

I’m immensely proud of the work that you and your teams are doing to make ANMC the Gold Standard in providing adaptive, responsive, and re-silient lethality to the joint war fighter.

It’s been a year of amazing accomplishments across the board. Our customers demand the best and you de-liver it - on time, every time.

Just this fall, we acquired a mission to provide Reac-tive Armor Tiles, a mission critical to the readiness of the units in Europe.

The scope of this project is bigger than we have done in many years and you are executing flawlessly.

Your dedication, selfless service and personal com-mitment impress me every day and I’m honored to be working with you.

Enjoy this time with your friends and loved ones. I could not be more excited about what’s in store for

next year, and for the opportunity to work with all of you to make it happen.

From the McIlwain Family to yours, I wish you a Merry Christmas and much success in the New Year.

2016 was an unforgettable year for ANMC

CAPT. JUAN DIAZMedical Director

LT. COL. MICHAEL LINDLEYDLA Dist. Commander

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM TENANT COMMANDERS

LT. COL. CRAIG MCILWAINANMC Commander

by Lt. Col. Craig McIlwainANMC Commander

by Lt. Col. Michael LindleyDLA Distribution Anniston

by Capt. Juan DiazDear Clinic Medical Director

Happy Holidays!from the Strategic Communications Office

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TRACKS4 December 16, 2016

Each year, the theme for the Martin Lu-ther King Jr. holiday tells us to “Remember, Celebrate, Act,-A Day On, Not a Day Off.”

King was born Jan. 15, 1929, as Michael King Jr. in Atlanta, Ga., to Michael King Sr. and Al-berta Williams King. He was the middle child. His father stepped in as Pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church upon the death of his father-in-law in 1931.

In honor of the German Protestant religious leader Martin Luther, Michael Sr. adopted the name Martin Luther King Sr. Following his father’s lead, the young-er King adopted the name as well.

King and his siblings grew up in a secure and loving environment. Even though their parents tried to shield them completely from racism, there was no way for them not to see or be a part of it.

Martin Luther King Sr. fought against racial prejudice not just because his race suffered, but because he considered racism and segregation to be an affront to God’s will. This left a lasting impression on King and he taught his children there was no class superiority for any race.

King attended Booker T. Washington High School for the 10th and 12th grades. At age 15, in 1944, he entered Morehouse College.

He did not have the same religious be-liefs as his family until his junior year, when he attended a Bible class which renewed his faith.

During his senior year, He told his father of his plans to enter the ministry.

In 1948, after completing his degree at Morehouse, he went on to attend Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, Penn. He was the valedictorian of his 1951 class. Other notable accomplishments were his election as student body president and fel-lowship for graduate studies.

In 1953, King married Coretta Scott. They ultimately had four children together.

In 1954, while working on his disserta-tion, he became the pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala. He was

awarded his doctorate in 1955 at the age of 25.

King was elected to lead the Montgom-ery Bus Boycott. His fresh and skillful rhet-oric put a new energy into the civil rights struggle.

The boycott lasted 382 days with vio-lence against the homes of King and E.D. Nixon, a fel-low Civil Rights leader in Montgomery. Eventually, the city of Montgomery lift-ed the law mandating segre-gated public transportation.

In 1957, King, Ralph Abernathy and others founded the Southern Christian Leadership Con-ference to help bring the black churches together. They sponsored 20 meet-ings in key southern cities in 1959 to register black voters.

In 1959, King, inspired by Gandhi’s suc-cess with non-violent activism, visited Gan-dhi’s birthplace.

The trip affected him so deeply, he dedi-cated himself to the principles of non-vio-lence, such as the sit-ins in Greensboro, NC.

By August 1960, there had been suc-cessful sit-ins in 27 southern cities.

We should always remember the key events in the Civil Rights Movement, which brought us to where we are today – such as King’s letters from the Birmingham Jail, written in the Spring of 1963; his “I have a Dream” speech on Aug. 23, 1963; his pres-ence at the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

We cannot forget he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 or his actions in Selma and Montgomery, Ala.

Some say his final speech, “I have been the Mountain Top,” given April 3, 1968, was an “eerily prophetic speech,” due to events that followed.

Let’s Remember, Celebrate, Act, and it is a “Day On, Not a Day Off.” Give back to your community.

Sources: http://www.biography.com/people/mar-

tin-luther-king-jr-9365086 http://www.thekingcenter.org/https://www.deomi.org/http://www.nationalservice.gov/mlkday

MLK birthday is a day for caring, action: Not a day off

by David CrossonANAD EEO Office

Photo by Jennifer Bacchus

Darren Douthitt, Superintendent for the Anniston City School system, will speak at Anniston Army Depot’s upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, Jan. 12.

Darren Douthitt, the superinten-dent of the Anniston City School Sys-tem, will speak at the depot’s Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Jan. 12 at the DeSoto Pastime Center.

A native of Ohatchee, Ala., Dou-thitt graduated from Ohatchee High School then earned his bachelors, masters and education specialist de-grees from Jacksonville State Univer-sity.

His career began in the Anniston School System and he was pleased to return there as superintendent in 2014.

The Anniston City Schools have a history of participation in Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities. Dou-thitt said the schools often assist or participate in city-sponsored events.

“We have kids who recite part of the I Have a Dream speech or par-ticipate in other ways,” said Douthitt, adding he and others from the schools often serve breakfast at an event held by the Anniston Parks and Recreation Department.

On a personal level, Douthitt has long studied the teachings of King.

“I try to take the characteristics he had and I try to intertwine them in my life. It’s been very valuable to me,” said Douthitt.

He particularly praises the non-violent teachings of King and said he has instilled those lessons in his own son.

Local educator to speak at MLK breakfast

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast

Date: January 12Time: 7 a.m.Location: DeSoto Pastime CenterSpeaker: Darren Douthitt, superintendent of Anniston City School SystemCost: $10Menu: Biscuits Eggs Bacon Sausage Gravy Grits Fruit Coffee/Orange JuiceTickets will be available through

directorate secretaries

by Jennifer BacchusANAD Public Affairs

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TRACKS 5December 16, 2016

MORE PHOTOS OF CHRISTMAS CHEER

Photos by Mark Cleghorn

ABOVE: Tommy Carlisle, top; Mike Rogers, right; and Greg Leach remove a bike from the flatbed truck used to deliver the bicycles, tricycles and scoot-ers to the Calhoun County Department of Human Resources as part of the depot’s Christmas Cheer program.

LEFT: Anniston Army Depot and DHR employees quickly move packages down a line into a storage space where the gifts will await delivery to the families of the children in protective custody of DHR.

Packages are handled carefully as they are placed on trucks and then removed during delivery of the gifts for 210 children to DHR. Each of the volunteers who assist with delivery help to keep track of the packages to ensure each child receives their gifts. ANAD, like Santa, keeps a list and checks it twice.

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TRACKS6 December 16, 2016

It’s been a busy year for Anniston Army Depot’s Safety Office.

“The Safety Office is a performance-ori-entated organization,” said Drew Ramsey, safety chief for the depot. “Everything we do is based on the concept of continuous im-provement. This commitment to excellence is reflected in our accomplishments.”

In fiscal year 2016, the Safety Office conducted 239 safety incident investiga-tions. That’s an average of 20 incident in-vestigations per month.

Of those investigations, 114 were Occu-pational Safety and Health Administration recordable injuries, 72 were first aid injuries, 19 were property damage and 34 were con-sidered “near misses.”

ANAD’s top injury category in FY16 was overexertion, which came in at about 38 percent of overall OSHA recordable inju-ries. The number one affected body part was finger or hand injuries, with more than 25 percent of overall recordables.

Heavy mobile equipment mechanics and repairers, job series 5803, were the most of-ten injured employees. Welders, job series 3703, were second in the number of injuries.

HME mechanics, repairers and welders account for more than 26 percent of the total population at ANAD and these employees had 48 percent of the OSHA recordable in-juries.

In anticipation of a brand new and excit-ing year, let’s take a moment to reflect on a few safety initiatives which occurred in the past year.

The depot’s Lockout/Tagout Program progressed in the past year.

“Lockout/Tagout is a critical process which allows our authorized employees to safely work on the large amount of diverse machines and equipment the depot has,” said Rob Cunningham, a safety and occupa-tional health specialist at ANAD. “Although different types of energy is essential in our everyday lives, it can also be the most dan-gerous.”

In January 2016, a contract was awarded to Quality Lockout to assess and establish specific LOTO procedures for required ma-chines and equipment at ANAD.

As of Dec. 5, Quality Lockout has estab-lished approximately 4,000 machine- and equipment-specific procedures for LOTO and they are still working with ANAD ten-

ant agencies. Upon completion of their current con-

tract, in April 2017, 4,500 to 5,000 pieces of equipment or machinery will have LOTO procedures.

Also in 2016, ANAD stood up a Spe-cial Projects Office in pursuit of the OSHA Challenge.

This program is intended to help ANAD exceed OSHA standards and requires each employee to examine their work areas, pro-cedures they perform and tools they use with a view toward enhancing safety.

To assist with the OSHA Challenge ef-fort, there are currently more than 140 safe-ty monitors assigned throughout the instal-lation.

“Achieving the OSHA Challenge will take a lot more employee involvement,” said Scotty Arrington, chief of the Special Project Office. “It’s going to take every employee to bring about the culture change needed.”

Jeff Simmons, the depot’s director of

production, with support from Deputy to the Commander Michael Burke, authorized five full-time safety monitors to support each production value stream.

These employees are embedded in the Industrial Safety Office and are involved di-rectly with supervisors to support the OSHA Challenge initiative.

The ultimate goal is for ANAD to be-come TACOM Life Cycle Management Command’s center of safety excellence.

Despite our challenges, ANAD achieved its safety objectives, set by TACOM, while accomplishing over 5.2 million hours of work with 2,675 employees.

Specifically, we ended the year under TACOM’s set goals.

Accomplishments include:• A total case rate of 4.33 per 100 em-

ployees. This is 16 percent below the TA-COM goal of less than or equal to 5.14.

• A lost time case rate of 0.65. This is 45 percent below the TACOM goal, which was less than or equal to 1.18.

ANAD Safety Program: A year in review

Photo by Jennifer Bacchus

Millwrights Terry Haney, left, and Joe Folsom place locks on the electrical control panel for equip-ment in Anniston Army Depot’s industrial area. Proper lockout/tagout procedures should be fol-lowed any time a machine is taken offline for repairs.

by Rachael LongANAD Safety Office

In fiscal year 2017, the Safe-ty Office intends to outperform FY16.

Our FY17 goals include:• A total case rate goal of 4

per 100 employees.• A lost time case rate goal

of 0.65. This is the lost time rate Anniston Army Depot achieved in FY16.

We need everyone’s help in order to achieve our FY17 goals.

Specifically, every employee must:

• Always think Safety First!• Lead by example• Protect yourself by using

a Job Hazard Analysis for each task. If a task being performed does not have a JHA, one should be developed for that task.

• Always wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment for the building you are in and the job you are performing.

• Report all incidents: acci-dents, injuries, fires, leaks, spills and near misses.

• Apply proper lockout/ta-gout procedures

• Ensure employees adhere to established safety rules

• Focus on machine guarding• Yield to safety signs and

markingsWith every employee’s help

we can make 2017 better and safer than 2016.

Improving safety in 2017

Have a safe and happy

holiday season!

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TRACKS 7December 16, 2016

notes from around the Track

The depot’s Wounded Warrior Hunt is coming up Jan. 14-15. The hunt, which is held in the restricted area, is open to Purple Heart recipients.

That week-end, there will also be an ar-chery-only hunt in the controlled area which is open to members of the military, depot employees, retirees and es-corted family members.

If you are interested in

participating in the hunt or volunteering during the hunt, contact Andrew Burns at Ext. 7549.

Additionally, the Directorate of Family and Mo-rale, Welfare and Recreation is tak-ing pre-orders for Wounded Warrior Hunt shirts, hats and toboggans. Order forms are available at DFMWR facili-

ties. The deadline for the first order is Dec. 23.

Wounded Warrior Hunt

by Tim Rolfe, FAP Manager

The Family Advocacy Pro-gram is a proactive initiative for Soldiers and civilians, which consists of family violence pre-vention, education and family enrichment services.

FAP provides procedures for identification, reporting, investi-gation and treatment of child and spouse abuse.

The primary goal of FAP is to prevent child and spouse abuse by providing a variety of fam-ily life enrichment services to strengthen families and enhance

resiliency.Services include parenting,

couples enrichment and personal growth training.

The goal is supported by identification of abuse as early as possible, timely reporting and in-tervention through rehabilitation and treatment.

You can report child abuse by calling 911 or your local law en-forcement agency.

You can also contact the Fam-ily Advocacy Program Manager at 256-624-8510.

Soldiers who would like to make a restricted report of

spouse abuse may also contact the FAPM.

Restricted reports of spouse abuse allow the victim to re-ceive treatment services without launching an official investiga-tion with command and law en-forcement.

The second option for Sol-diers is unrestricted reporting of spouse abuse, which includes law enforcement and command intervention.

Unrestricted reports hold of-fenders accountable. For more information, please contact the FAP office at 256-235-7971.

Family advocacy works to prevent child, spouse abuse

Boyd Scoggins re-ceived the Employee Assistance Profession-als Association Mem-ber of the Year award for 2016 during a re-cent conference.

This award is given to an individual who has displayed special achievement or contri-butions to the employ-ee assistance profes-sion during the past 24 months.

The award recipi-ent must exhibit per-sonal integrity, teamwork and commitment to the employee assistance profession.

Pictured with Scoggins is

Lucy Henry, immediate past president, Employee Assis-tance Professionals Associa-tion.

Scoggins earns EAPA award

Have information for TRACKS?Call PAO at Ext. 6281!

Choose to Lose: A good way to get healthy

Since 2010, more than 2,700 pounds have been lost by employees of Anniston Army Depot during the annual Choose to Lose competition.

But, the program isn’t just about dropping weight - it’s about building a healthy lifestyle.

Participants learn tools, exercises and nutrition tips to drop inches from their waist and keep them off by controlling portions and exercising in a way that will benefit them.

All participants are given the same tips and in-formation, but getting a workout regimen that is tai-lored for an employee’s desired target area is only a question away.

“If they want a plan that is individualized for them, all they have to do is ask,” said Gerrad Slaton, the lead recreation assistant at the depot’s Physical Fitness Center.

The competition’s initial weigh-in is Jan. 4.At each of the 10 successive weigh-ins, partici-

pants will be competing for points - either in pounds lost or in information gained.

The weigh-ins have an optional challenge which could be mental, like a nutrition quiz, or physical, like jumping jacks.

An exercise participants can do on their own and some nutrition information will also be given to them at that time.

Slaton recommends those who plan to partici-pate in the program start becoming a little more active during the holidays, since it will help with developing a workout habit.

“You know you will be consuming more calo-

ries over the holidays. Being more active will help off-set those calories,” said Slaton, adding that con-sistency in your workout and eating habits is the key to losing weight and keeping it off.

In addition to the incentive of losing weight or getting more healthy, there are prizes for the indi-viduals who have the most points at the end of the competition - $200 each for the top male and fe-male as well as a free entry in the Making Tracks 5K, which is scheduled for April 22.

Entry forms are available at all MWR facilities throughout the installation.

For more information about the Choose to Lose program or to schedule a time to create a personal workout plan, contact the Physical Fitness Center at Ext. 6385.

by Jennifer BacchusANAD Public Affairs

Photo by Jennifer Bacchus

Minnie Driver, left, speaks with Darrell Harden at the Physical Fitness Center regarding the weight machines. The PFC has a variety of equipment available for use.

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SEEN IN THE SHOPS - DECORATING ON DEPOT

Photos by Jennifer Bacchus

A fireplace with “stockings” for each of the employees is the centerpiece for holiday decorations in the Small Arms Repair Facility.

A large Christmas tree attracts the attention of visi-tors and employees alike in the Powertrain Trans-mission Facility.

Shynta Gray adjusts the garland on display in the Depot Operations Office.

DPW presents safety awardsOn Nov. 29, Anniston Army Depot’s Directorate of Public

Works presented safety awards to five individuals who were nominated for their dedication to working safely and ensuring their coworkers practice good safety habits.

Jason Layne, a sheet metal me-chanic, was selected as the 2015 Safe Employee of the Year for DPW.

He follows all established safety rules and regulations, wears the prop-er personal protective equipment and strives to perform each task safely.

According to the justification, “No matter where he is assigned, he always puts forth the best effort.”

Glean Heath, an industrial equip-ment mechanic, was chosen as the Safe Employee of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2015. Heath has an injury-free record at Anniston Army Depot.

“He can always be counted on to perform each job the safest way pos-sible, while keeping his safety and the safety of others at the forefront,” stated the justification.

Justin Green, an electronic indus-trial controls mechanic, is the Safe Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2016.

“His position requires him to work all over the installation and perform a wide range of tasks,” stated the justfi-cation. “He is an extremely conscien-tious employee and exemplifies safety in all aspects of the job.”

Jon Cotton, a painter, was selected as the Safe Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2016.

“Every day he pushes the work and safety standards to the highest level.,” stated the justification. He has an ex-ceptional attitude and work ethic. His contribution to DPW is not only appre-ciated, but admired.”

Eddie Boudousquie, an industrial engineer, is the Safe Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2016.

According to the justification, “He personally discusses any questionable issues with the Safety Office prior to and during developing a scope of work.”

He also discusses the project with pertinent shop personnel to ensure con-tractor safety.”