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The Fort Jackson Leader April 23, 2020

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NEWS

Jackson CYS keeps Families, staff informedBy ROBERT TIMMONSFort Jackson Leader

When Child & Youth Services closed its doors to patrons March 20, they immediately started thinking of ways to keep their pro-grams going, said the director of Fort Jack-son’s program.

“When we learned of the full shut down of CYS, we started thinking about the patrons, CYS employees, what happens when we re-open,” Sunny Bolton said. “We began to do rapid planning to cover all of these topics.”

CYS is working hard to keep Families informed an involved, she said, by post-ing book readings, daily activities, teaching �� resources, and up-to-date CYS information to support parents who are staying at home.

The closure wasn’t easy on patrons or the tight knit group of staff members who be-came separated due to the pandemic.

�� with its employees. Bolton said social me-dia became a quick way to ensure the staff was connected at all levels – class/program planning, professional development, physi-��a little humor.

“We recorded trainings, in conjunction with our proponents,” Bolton said. Trainers created three-month training calendars so each member would know when they have

to log in for the class and complete necessary ��

��!�� "�� -corded their trainings prior to the shutdown to be shown on Facebook live feeds, she

added.CYS Youth Sports hasn’t been idle either.

They conduct weekly circuit training, func-�� "� ��families.

“It’s extremely important for youth sports to remain active,” said Darius Lane, Youth Sports and Fitness director. “We are able to provide a service to thousands of kids every year and truly make an impact. It’s never solely about the sport the child is partici-pating in. My staff and I always try to teach valuable life lessons to the athletes as well.”

While Lane said it is “heartbreaking” not to have personal interactions with the kids, #�� "�� "� ��time being, but we are anxious to get the kids !��$

“We want our CYS community to be able to have contact with the sports team and have a physical outlet for kids since they are stay-ing home,” Bolton added.

CYS is not celebrating the Month of the Military Child until September, but are cel-ebrating “Fabulous Family Month. “We did not want the month of April to go by without celebrating - so we shift to what matters most – Families,” Bolton said.

Even with the precautions being taken, CYS is looking to the future.

“Our intent is to reopen CYS and be ready for summer camp,” Bolton said, “and have a cohesive CYS team that kept up-to-date on training, planning and program-ming requirements, but most importantly, be together to make it to the other side of this national health crisis coming back stronger than we were before.”

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Fort Jackson Child & Youth Services closed its doors to patrons March 20, after which staff set about working to keep Families informed an involved by posting book readings, daily activities, teaching strategies resources, sports/fitness videos and resources, and up-to-date CYS information to sup-port parents who are staying at home.

April 23, 2020 The Fort Jackson Leader

Tips to sanitize your home during the COVID-19 pandemicBy VERAN HILLFort Jackson Public Affairs

While we’re all washing our hands, keeping our distance from the masses and spending more time than ever at home, we should also focus on cleaning and disinfecting our homes. This is par-amount to combat the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

As we face-off with COVID-19, many have amped up their typical cleaning routines.

#%�� '�(when going home) is remove my uniform and place it in the washing machine. I Lysol my boots and other items I have carried with me throughout the day,” said Sgt. 1st Class Marco Moreno, op-��*��"��*��*��the 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment. “I will go through my house with Lysol spray and sani-tize anything that I may have touched from the door to my shower.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Preven-

tion recommends cleaning and disinfecting fre-quently touched surfaces and items in your home �� +�� " �� the removal of germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces; while, disinfecting refers to using chem-icals to kill germs on surfaces.

“The cleaning of visibly dirty surfaces fol-lowed by disinfection is the best practice mea-sure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses in your households,” said Cpt. Dixon Irizarry-Negron, the Fort Jackson Moncrief Army Health Clinic’s chief of Environ-mental Health.

An example of frequently touched items or surfaces include: tables tops, hard-backed chairs, desks, keyboards, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, phones, toilets, faucets, sinks, touch screens, remote controls and elec-tronics.

Before cleaning and disinfecting anything, make sure you are wearing gloves and have good ventilation during the use of the cleaning and dis-

infecting products.Clean highly touched areas or items with soap/

detergent and water. After cleaning, disinfect areas or items with

one of the products from the EPA-registered household disinfectants list N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2. The list is located at: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2.

All disinfecting product labels contain instruc-tions for safe and effective use, it’s highly recom-mended that you follow them. Ensure that your disinfecting product is not past its expiration date and follow the recommended time to leave the product on a surface.

Nelson explains, “Disinfecting aims to limit the survival of any disease in the environment. It’s vital to reduce the probability of an infection and enhances the safety of your Family members.”

COVID-19 UPDATE

See SANITIZE: Page 16

I WILL GO THROUGH MY HOUSE WITH LYSOL SPRAY AND SANITIZE ANYTHING THAT I MAY HAVE TOUCHED FROM THE DOOR TO MY SHOWER.


NEWS

See CHANGES: Page 16

New changes announced during virtual town hall

From left, Treva Anderson, a Master Resilience Trainer with Fort Jackson’s Ready & Resilient Performance Center, Dr. Rachael Nelson of Moncrief Army Health Clinic’s Department of Behavioral Health, Brig. Gen. Milford H. ‘Beags’ Beagle Jr., Fort Jackson commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremiah Gan, the installa-tion command sergeant major speak to audience members during the CG’s Virtual Community Town Hall on Special Topics April 16. Fort Jackson holds virtual town halls every Thursday at 3:30 p.m. to update the community about the post’s response to COVID-19, and to answer any comments or concerns they have. The next virtual town hall can be viewed at the Facebook page of Fort Jackson’s Commanding General at www.facebook.com/FortJacksonCommandingGeneral/.

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By ALEXANDRA SHEAFort Jackson Leader

New changes to Fort Jackson operations were announced during the latest virtual town hall hosted April 16 by U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Milford “Beags” Beagle Jr., and Post Command Sgt. Maj. Jerimiah Gan.

The newest changes Beagle announced were the continued shipment of Basic Combat Training graduates to their Advanced Individ-ual Training sites. Soldiers who are able to be transported by bus are shipped weekly to in-stallations in Virginia, Georgia and Maryland.

Trainees waiting to ship to other installa-tions by air transport will remain at Fort Jack-son as air movement planning continues, he added.

“Ground transportation is going very well. They are very secure with sterile transporta-tion means and are safe.” Beagle said. “Air,

we aren’t quite there yet. It will take us a couple of weeks to get us to the point of air transportation.”

Beagle explained the delay in shipping trainees by air is due to the level of coordina-��4��can be secured and sanitized.

Another change came April 19 as trainees resume shipping to Basic Combat Training. New trainees are required to be screened by their recruiting battalion and provide proof of quarantine before reporting to Military En-trance Processing Stations where they will be screened again.

“A lot of things have been added to keep our Soldiers and new recruits safe,” Beagle said. “We safely get them in and screen them properly and make sure it is safe for them as well as the workforce and cadre that supports us.”

Beagle also announced the arrival of Bio-Fire and GeneXpert equipment to Moncrief

Army Health Clinic to facilitate rapid COV-ID-19 testing on a limited basis.

No additional changes to The Exchange or Commissary hours, limited quantity items or spending restrictions were announced dur-ing the town hall. Retirees and their Family members, not residing on the installation, will continue to use these facilities on Tuesday and Friday.

Beagle and Gan were joined by Treva An-derson, a Master Resilience Trainer with Fort Jackson’s Ready & Resilient Performance Center, and Dr. Rachael Nelson, from Mon-crief Army Health Clinic’s Department of Be-havioral Health.

They explained ways of remaining resilient during the pandemic and how to cope with stressors stemming from solitary isolation or long term isolation with family members.

“We as human beings crave connection with others,” Anderson said. “It tends to cause a lot of anxiety dealing with social isolation.”

Nelson listed a number of coping mecha-nisms that included:

� Focus on things that you have control over including personal thoughts and feelings.

� Find “the good in your day,” no matter how small.

� Seek ways to help others. � Practice mindful breathing and relax-

ation exercises to help maintain control of personal thoughts and feelings.

� Find and create humor.� If social media or news causes stress,

limit or restrict exposure or amount of time viewing these sites.

� Be mindful of placing pressure on one’s self such as learning or creating something new.

� Continue routines such as the time you wake up, perform personal hygiene and eat meals.


AAFES TEMPORARY HOURS:Main Exchange: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.- Fri. and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. and Sun.Main Barber Shop: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun.Clothing and Sales: Sun. and Mon. Closed, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue. - Fri., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.Mini-mall Dry Cleaners: Sun. and Mon. Closed; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.Class 6: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon. - Fri. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun.Gate 1 Express: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon - Fri. and closed Sat. and Sun.Gate 2 Express: 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. - Fri. and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. and Sun.

Exchange Food Facility temporary hours (Drive-Thru or Take-Out orders only)Starbucks: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.Boston Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Arby’s: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Qdoba: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Charley’s: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Popeye’s (drive through only): 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Burger King (drive through only): 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. and Sun.

COMMISSARY ��Sun. 11 a.m. - noon 65 and older and immunocom-promisedNoon - 6 p.m. all authorized patrons��Mon. ClosedTue. 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. 65 and older and immunocom-promised9 a.m.- 8 p.m. all authorized patrons��Wed.- Thur. 10 - 11 a.m. 65 and older and immuno-compromised11a.m. - 8 p.m. all authorized patrons��Fri. 7:30- 9 a.m. 65 and older and immunocompro-mised9 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. all authorized patrons��Sat. 9-10 a.m. 65 and older and immunocompro-mised10 a.m. - 8 p.m. all authorized patrons

Effective April 14, there will be a $300 transaction limit per ID card holder and with one transaction per day.

�� the Commissary, The Exchange, and other services that are still operating on Tuesdays and Fridays only. �� -munocompromised, as well as aged 65 and older, will continue to have priority shopping hours from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays to further reduce risk.

Dental ClinicCaldwell Dental Clinic is currently the only open dental clinic for all Fort Jackson military personnel. Hagen, Oliver and Oral Surgery Dental Clinics are temporarily closed. Caldwell Dental Clinic is located at Bldg. 4950, Strom Thurmond Blvd. Front Desk/Appointments: (803) 751-5178/6017/5529.

�� Starting April 14, the Fort Jackson Legal Assistance ��Wednesdays and Thursdays to active-duty service members and their dependents.

Recycling CenterThe Recycling Center will open with limited operations to support Fort Jackson units on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For questions or concerns call (803) 719-6580.

ID Facility �� installation and all available services on Tuesdays and Fridays. Exceptions include the following: The ID Card Facility will remain open daily by appointment only, with walk-in appointments accepted for lost or expiring ID cards.

Civilian Personnel Advisory CenterFort Jackson’s Civilian Personnel Advisory Center is temporarily closed starting April 9.

MONCRIEF ARMY HEALTH CLINICMedical�!""#%�� &��'�� their health care at Moncrief Army Health Clinic on Fort Jackson. Moncrief Army Health Clinic will remain open every day to those retirees who live in waterfall hous-ing on Fort Jackson, active duty service members, and their dependents.

Pharmacy�� *��+�� &��'�� #��&�� %��'�<�� and are not enrolled at Moncrief Army Health Clinic or Moncrief Medical Home, may continue receiving their medication at the Moncrief Army Health Clinic pharma-cy on Fort Jackson each Tuesday and Friday.

DIRECTORATE OF FAMILY, MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATIONNCO Club - Lunch carryout only (meals to be an-nounced)Magruders Club and Pub - ClosedCentury Lanes Bowling Center - ClosedIvy Lanes Bowling Center - ClosedPalmetto Greens Miniature Golf - ClosedOutdoor Recreation - ClosedKnight Pool - ClosedCoffee Trolley - ClosedJack’s Inn - No new reservationsRetail Zone in the Solomon Center - ClosedThomas Lee Hall Library - ClosedVictory Hall - ClosedVictory Bingo - ClosedAndy’s Fitness Center - ClosedColeman Gym - ClosedPerez Fitness Center - Closed

Vanguard Gym - ClosedSolomon Center, to include Victory Travel – Closed

CHILD, YOUTH SERVICESChild Development Center (CDC) and CYS programs will close for all patrons until further notice.��Scales CDC��Hood CDC��Hood School Age��Imboden CDC��Imboden School Age��Youth Services��Parent Central Services��Family childcare homes

Youth Sports are canceled or postponed

Army Community Services��Classes and workshops are canceled or postponed.��The Lending Closet is closed.

Fort Jackson MuseumsAll four Fort Jackson museums are closed

Fort Jackson Family Homes��%��centers��LifeWorks events canceled��Routine and preventative maintenance work orders suspended��Workers possibly utilizing gloves and masks when in homes and in business transactions��

ObservancesAll ethnic and special observances are postponed through June 30.

Taxi and COMET transportationTaxi and COMET bus service on to Fort Jackson has been suspended

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NEWS

By SEAN KIMMONSArmy News Service

With nearly 1,000 Soldiers now tested positive for the COV-ID-19 virus, the Army is continuing to ramp up its testing efforts, particularly for new recruits at training posts.

Starting next week, one of the Army’s largest training posts – Fort Jackson, South Carolina – will be able to conduct about 700 tests each day for the virus after receiving new machines to increase its throughput.

'��5��!�� 8��""��""<��James C. McConville said he visited the installation the day be-fore to see how Soldiers were training under new safety mea-sures.

“We have not stopped training,” he said. “During the training, they were 6 feet apart and they were either wearing masks or gaiters when they got closer. So we’re going to see this type of training continue to happen.”

When recruits now come to training posts, they are screened and placed in what he described as a “safety bubble” environ-ment to minimize exposure to other Soldiers while they train with their cohort.

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Earlier this month, the Army halted the movement of new recruits for two weeks to basic combat training posts, such as Jackson, to slow the spread of the virus.

��=��!��-bilities while also carrying out basic training and advanced indi-vidual training courses in a limited capacity, which has included smaller classes and social distancing.

��>�?�"��8��>��8�<��-eled to Jackson as well as Fort Lee, Virginia, to see trainees in action.

COVID-19 testing being ramped up Army-wide

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Army Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville, left, gets his temperature taken April 15 at Fort Jackson. McCo-nville visited the training post to get a closer look at how it was adapting to new COVID-19 safety measures.

See TESTING: Page 9

Moncrief Pharmacy now offeringcurbside serviceBy REGINALD ROGERSMAHC PAO

In the wake of the recent COVID-19 pandem-ic, and continuous effort to ensure the safety of its patients and staff members, the Moncrief Army Health Clinic Pharmacy Department now offers a curbside pharmacy service for its patients.

�� Fort Jackson’s main clinic and Moncrief Medical Home.

8�� @�� ?�� K�� MAHC’s pharmacy chief, the drop-off pharmacy began April 17 and its purpose is to allow patients to remain in their vehicles while their medication is brought to them by pharmacy personnel.

#�� !�� staff members to follow social distancing guide-lines which were set by the U.S. Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention. It also reduces the possibility of exposure to the coronavirus,” Ottun explained.

He said it also allows all patients the option of taking care of other errands, while their prescrip-��Q�� !��+��and Friday to retirees not residing on the instal-�� =��4�="patients. Patients are advised the entire process may take up to 3 hours. Patients will receive a text message or voice call from the pharmacy once their prescriptions are ready for pick-up.

Here’s how the drop-off service works: Patients who drive to the MAHC will follow

the directions on the “pharmacy drop off” signs �� the clinic’s parking lot. After the stop sign, they will be directed to take a right and then a left turn into the second parking lane. After the left turn, they will see medical personnel, who will take their information, including their prescription in-"��!��receive an Outpatient Pharmacy pickup form, which will include their name, their drop-off time and their projected pick-up time.

Once their paperwork is taken, the patients are free to go take care of other errands such as shop-�� Z=��activities.

See CURBSIDE: Page 12


NEWS


3rd Battalion,39th Infantry Regiment‘I became a soldier ...’

PFC. KAITLYN ANDERSEN, 20Northampton, Massachusetts

“I joined the Army to make a better future for myself, provide for my Family, serve my country, and to become a better person.”

“Social distancing made some parts of training dif-��a new challenge on top of the normal challenges we faced in Basic Combat Training.”

“The most challenging part of Basic Combat Train-ing was dealing with the personalities and attitudes of other trainees, and also continuing to try to do what’s right despite what others were doing.”

“My MOS is 91B – Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. I chose this MOS because within my contract I will go to Airborne School.”

“I want my Family to know that I miss them. I have done everything I could to make them proud and that the next time I see my Mom, I hope she’ll be over the moon proud of her daughter.”

SPC. CHRISTOPHER HODGON, 32Huntsville, Alabama

“Social distancing reduced the effectiveness of Basic Combat Training greatly. It prevented my cycle from performing certain training events.”

“The most challenging thing about Basic Combat Training was having patience with some of the trainees who seemed to think they were special.”

@��G��KUX�Z�X��%��'��=�chose this MOS because I will become a Rotor Wing Aviator and it’s a direct path to a pilot seat.”

PFC. ALEXANDRIA MELENDEZ, 24Liberal, Kansas

”I joined the Army for as-sistance with my education �� provided to those who join, such as healthcare.”

“I would say social dis-tancing hindered my training slightly because I was not able to do all the training events.”

During Basic Combat Training, “I found The Forge the most challenging because of the distance we ruck marched and the toll it takes on a person’s body.”

“My MOS is 92F – Petroleum Supply Specialist. I chose this MOS because the Army provided a bonus for choosing the MOS.”

If I could say something to my Family, “I would tell them, I love and miss them a lot but I will be home very soon.”

SPC. JAY MOSLANDER, 24Salt Lake City

“I joined the Army to challenge myself and to become a Green Beret.”

“Social distancing taught me if I have the right mindset, I can adapt.”

“The most challenging thing about Basic Combat Training was remaining fo-cused around other people who do not want to be as serious.”

“My MOS is 91F – Small Arms/Artillery Repairer. I chose this MOS because it was the smartest way to achieve my goal of becoming a Special Forces Weap-ons Sergeant.”

“I want my Family to know I love and miss you, but I am strong and healthy.”

SPC. ELIJAH THOMAS, 26 Lithonia, Georgia

“Social distancing af-fected drill and ceremony, ��\��]��and range training. We were not able to compete in hand-to-hand combat nor were we able to be close to our battle buddies.”

“The most challenging thing about Basic Combat Training was dealing with trainees like myself. We all come from different walks of life so having to get ��\��'^�

“My MOS is 91C – Utilities Equipment Repairer. I chose this MOS because it will translate very well to the civilian world if I decide to discontinue a career with the Army.”

“I want my Family to know that I love them and hope I made them proud.”

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PVT. ALLAN K. FUKUSHIMA, 24 Kealakekua, Hawaii

“I joined the Army to become a Ranger Combat Medic. I want to become the best and most well rounded Soldier that I can be.”

“Social distancing had negative effects on my Basic Combat Training because many of the training sessions and courses were cancelled. It prevented a lot of team and platoon bonding during this cycle.”

“The most challenging part of Basic Combat Train-ing was adapting, learning to work and live along-side people from across the country. Everyone was of different ages, different mindsets, and different upbringing.”

“My MOS is 68W – Combat Medic Specialist. I chose this MOS because I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps by building a foundation of medical knowledge and experience in the military. Later on =��*��\ ��'�=�� G��]�� to save lives of all those affected, both foreign and

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TestingContinued from Page 6

Grinston said the training was “still executed to standard.” He was also im-pressed with how trainees with symptoms of COVID-19 were sent to a separate facility at Fort Jackson so they could be quickly tested away from other trainees.

“They get the results right there on Jackson,” Grinston said. “It’s an extreme-ly well-done process.”

Before mitigation efforts were in full force, a training battalion at Jackson re-corded a handful of positive cases, lead-ers said. But with the safeguards and ad-ditional testing in place since mid-March, the spread of the virus has been contained and training goes on to maintain readiness.

“We need to make sure that our Army

is ready to go to war,” McConville said, “and we’re going to make sure that our Soldiers are ready.”

Testing capabilities for the virus have also been increased across the Army.

Initially, the Army had nine medical centers with a large testing capacity, which has since expanded to 35 installations to provide testing locally, said Lt. Gen. Scott Dingle, the Army’s surgeon general.

And if cases go up, the Army has the ability to send testing capabilities else-where, or even use local or state testing sites.

“Right now, in the Army, we do have enough tests,” Dingle said. “However, as we test (more people), they’re going to have to be replenished.”

Identifying service members who have been asymptomatic with the virus has also been a challenge across the Department of Defense. The DOD is pursuing different types of diagnostic capabilities, such as

serologic testing that can assess a patient’s blood for the presence of COVID-19 an-tibodies.

“That ability will allow us to consis-tently test more, so we can identify those individuals,” Dingle said. “In the mean-time, we must [carry out] the mitigation measures to ensure we protect the forces.”

The Army’s medical research commu-nity is also working on the development of vaccines as part of the prevention ef-forts.

It is currently testing vaccine proto-types in small animals before selecting a candidate for safe testing in humans this summer, said Army Secretary Ryan D. McCarthy.

#��8��-tiple fronts,” McCarthy said. “From medi-cal support efforts in our cities to search-ing for a vaccine in order to stay ready, so we can continue to be the Army the nation deserves.”

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CurbsideContinued from Page 6

Once they receive a text message from the pharmacy, they should then return to the Clinic for their medication.

“Currently, we’re giving a three-hour window,” Ottun said. “However, if you receive a text that your prescriptions are ready prior to the three-hour window, then you’re free to come in to the pharmacy pick-up parking lot, located to the right front of the clinic.”

He added that patients who do not receive a text message within the three-hour window should still return to the phar-

macy, based on the estimated pick-up time on the Outpatient Pharmacy pick-up form.

The process for picking up prescriptions: Upon returning to the clinic, patients will turn into the

parking lot, but instead of taking a right as they did previ-ously, they will take a left turn. Once they complete their left turn, they will be met by pharmacy personnel who will guide ��"~��!��second parking lanes. Once they’re in a parking space, they should follow the directions on the sign located directly in front of their vehicle.

#'��*�� $K��#��them to stay in their vehicle. Step 2 directs them to call the pharmacy at (803) 751-2385. Step 3 explains that they are to wait for their prescription to be brought out by one of our

team members.“They’re going to bring out your prescriptions, you’re go-

ing to check your bags to ensure that everything in the bag is what you should receive. Then, you’ll be able to exit the park-ing lot and enjoy the rest of your day,” he added.

Ottun said he wants to make the pharmacy experience positive for all patients, especially as everyone in the com-munity adjusts to the ever-changing environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hopefully, our patients will see that we’re working to pro-vide our best service to them and we’re doing our best to pro-tect your health and safety,” he said.

For more information on the Moncrief Army Health Clin-ic, log on to the MAHC Facebook page at https://www.face-book.com/MoncriefClinic/

April 23, 2020 The Fort Jackson Leader Page 13

NEWS

By ALEXANDRA SHEAFort Jackson Leader

Graduating Basic Combat Training is a major milestone of achievement for Soldiers as they begin their military ca-reers. Though graduation ceremonies continue during the COVID-19 pandemic, trainee’s Families are still temporarily not allowed to attend in person.

Through combined efforts of U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Milford H. “Beags” Beagle Jr., and Thomas Kuttamperoor, general manager of Fort Jackson and Shaw Air Force Base Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Families can celebrate their Soldier’s suc-cess through gift cards on their graduation day.

“It’s a win-win for all and a great way to recognize their accomplishment,” said Kuttamperoor. “It also keeps Soldiers in contact with their Family.”

Kuttamperoor said Families can order AAFES gift cards and trainees can pick them up from the customer service desk at The Exchange. They are free to purchase items within The Exchange, Food Court, Express shoppettes, certain AAFES vendors and military clothing and sales.

“They get to choose what they want,” Kuttamperoor said. “We take photos of them picking up their cards and then send them to their Families.”

The project, proposed by Beagle, is a way for Families to feel more connected to their trainees during a time of social distancing and uncertainty. The gift cards aren’t just for train-ees, according to Kuttamperoor.

Family members located outside of the designated travel zone of 150 miles can also purchase the gift cards for Soldiers

or cadre members.“Family members can support their Soldiers and let them

know they aren’t forgotten,” Kuttamperoor. “Even if it’s just a meal.”

Kuttamperoor said the project started slowly with just 24 gift card orders the inaugural week of April 1. Since then, orders have increased to 96 and he expects another 40 to 50 additional orders this week. He stated that the project may become long term for families unable to attend graduations of trainees and Soldiers attending Advanced Individual Train-ing.

“I don’t think we will stop to be honest,” Kuttamperoor said. “Even post COVID-19.”

Kuttamperoor said the gift cards have no expiration date and can be used at any AAFES facility. While the gift cards are excluded from the purchase of tobacco products and alco-hol, the cards can be used for a wide range of products from personal hygiene items to luxury brand clothing and acces-sories.

Those interested in purchasing a gift card for their Soldier or trainees should email the purchaser’s name, their trainees name, unit and gift amount to [email protected].

An AAFES representative will contact the purchaser after receiving the email to process the transaction and provide a receipt.

“I hope this give you a way to feel better connected your Soldier on such a momentous occasion,” Beagle said in a Facebook announcing the program. “Victory! Starts here!”

Graduations are streamed live on the Fort Jackson Face-book page each Thursday at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

Fort Jackson’s Biggest Loser comes to an endBy PAMELA LONGFitness Specialist

The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreations’ Biggest Loser has come to an end and par-ticipants expressed how much they will miss the program.

#�� !��4��-ers,” said participant Timica Anderson.

“We will miss all of it,” said participant Mariea Whi-�� +}>%| �� #�� feedback, support, programs. They really gave their all to help each of us reach our goals.”

Each participant started the program for their own rea-sons and often were ready to give their all to succeed.

Their decision to get their health under control allowed each of them to learn more about who they really are and why this was important to them. The program provided more than a workout plan and food journal tracking; it used many tools daily to help their lifestyle journeys. Partici-pants were encouraged to read certain information, try new �=�� -cessful and not so successful encounters with each other. This practice developed lasting lifestyle habits for many.

The DFMWR Fitness Department did not have a Big-gest Loser winner this year due to COVID-19.

Pamela Long is the Fitness and Wellness Specialist for Family and MWR. If you would like more information �� programs, please contact Pamela Long at 803-751-3700.

Military Spouse Appreciation Dayis May 8Special to The Leader

Military Spouse Appreciation Day marks an opportunity for the community to thank our military spouses for all they ��!�� !��

As we continue to adapt in response to COVID-19, we will take time to appreciate our spouses for their strength, loyalty, and commitment to our Soldiers and the Army. Show your appreciation 8:30-10:30 a.m. May 8 by using:

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Families can support trainees, Soldiers with gift cards

Family timeAs the stay-at-home order continues, it has been a time for Fort Jackson Families to work together, tak-ing care of projects around their homes. At Pierce Terrace 7, Staff Sgt. Chris Har-ris, a drill sergeant with 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, works on his car as his daughter, Riley watches.

Photo by RONALD LESTER


Jackson pharmacist mobilized to N.J. for COVID-19 responseNEWS

By SGT. 1ST CLASS KENNETH SCOTTArmy Reserve Medical Command

Within the span of a few weeks Army Reserve Capt. Jonathan R. McFall tran-sitioned from civilian employment as a pharmacist to active duty and is now fully �� K�'+*��in a community hospital in New Jersey. ��+��"8��Civilian pharmacist at Fort Jackson,

South Carolina when not in uniform.>�}�� " ��

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+�� " +�-fense response to �K�'+*�� is being led by U.S. Northern Com-mand.

The medical task forces have de-ployed to six U.S. cities, including Newark, New Jer-sey where McFall is now.

#' �� -derestimated: The role that the Army Reserve plays into

supporting this country,” said McCall, who serves as a pharmacist in the Re-serve as well. “A lot of our active duty mission slots come from the Army Re-serve medical providers. This (mobili-zation) truly shows the backbone and amount of manpower that the Reserve can offer.”

��time of crisis, UAMTFs augment the ci-vilian medical community by delivering a wide range of critical medical capabili-ties, including medical providers, nurses, respiratory therapists and an infectious disease specialist. Each 85-Soldier team ��!��"��*��patients.

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managing the increase in patients due to ��>�}�� -sibilities include preparing crash carts, '�� "his pharmacist duties.

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joined the Army Reserve based on the ��"�#8��"��'��"��*��"��to the country.” A member of the Army Reserve Medical Command, South East >��8�� |�� <�� ~��Troop Medical Clinic based in Charlotte, �� >�}��-bilization since joining the Army.

When asked about his Family, McFall a husband and father of two shared, “They are nervous to see me gone, but proud to (see me) serve a higher purpose.”

>�}�� "�� -tary colleagues serving across the nation �� #�� come out better and stronger on the other end of this.”

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Capt. Jonathan R. McFall at home with wife Sara and children, Nolan and Callum. The Lexington, South Carolina pharmacist is currently serving in an Army Reserve Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force that is assisting a New Jersey community hospital with the increase of patients due to the COVID-19 virus. Capt. McFall is one of more than 1,200 Army Reserve medical professionals that have been mobilized across the country to support civilian medical requirements.

I HAD THE URGE TO FULFILL A LONG-TERM DESIRE OF SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY.


HONORS

Saluting this BCT cycle’s honorees DRILL SERGEANTS OF THE CYCLE

Staff Sgt. John ChristianAlpha Company3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment

SOLDIER LEADEROF THE CYCLE Pvt. Elijah Thomas

SOLDIER OFTHE CYCLE Spc. Christopher Hodgon

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Staff Sgt. Neandra EllisDelta Company 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment

SOLDIER LEADEROF THE CYCLE Pvt. Jarret Jones

SOLDIER OFTHE CYCLE Spc. Christopher Rotering

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Staff Sgt. Brandyn Vanderbilt Echo Company3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment

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From Liberia to Columbia – one Soldier’s journeyBy SGT. 1ST CLASS GARY A. WITTE207th Regional Support Group

Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Browne was 7 years old when the rebels killed his father.

His was a large Family and they lived in a rural area of Li-beria, Africa. There was his mother, Patricia Wahblo, six sis-ters and more than a dozen nieces and nephews. His father, Col. Hehezekiah Browne supported the Family through his job as a colonel in the Liberian Army and head of the presidential secret service.

Browne spent his youth at school and playing with his "�� !��and became good at it. Sometimes his father would join him in a game.

“My childhood was good up until the civil war happened,” he said

Browne’s life since then has taken him across the Atlantic Ocean twice. Once when his Family were able to emigrate to America from a refugee camp and the second time came last year when he deployed with the U.S. Army Reserve to serve in Operation Inherent Resolve in Taji, Iraq.

His long journey, in many ways, started with his father.“I think of the past occasionally,” he said. “Sometimes you

get angry and don’t understand why it happened. Sometimes I try to block it out.”

Col. Browne was a disciplinarian, but worked hard to pro-vide for their extended Family. He was often gone for work, but his presence remained for the children in the priorities he set for them. They knew how important it was to him that they did well at school and learned their lessons.

“He was a go-getter,” Browne said. “Education was his big-gest push.”

The unrest began in 1989, breaking out in open warfare that +��!��}��4��border community called Gulley Town. Col. Browne, however, remained at his post, helping guard the Liberian president.

In 1990, the rebels ambushed the president and his guards. The president was tortured and murdered. There were no known survivors.

��}��4��'��Coast, then later moved to Ghana where they settled into a refu-gee camp. There, they suffered with their fellow immigrants. Food shortages and water rationing were facts of life while dis-ease was common.

“There were days when you only got one thing to eat,” he said.

Then-U.S. President George Bush sent the Army and Ma-rines in to bring some stability to the region and assisted the evacuation of refugees. The American service members made an impression on Browne even as some of his Family managed to emigrate to the states.

His older sister, who made it to Philadelphia under an asylum program, was able to bring the rest of the family over in 2000. �� {�� Tennessee.

As he grew up, decided he wanted to become a voice for the ��{��City Police Department. It would be the start of his civilian law

enforcement career.“It’s in my DNA,” he said. “I love to serve. I think it’s my

calling … when I don’t do it, I’m not doing what I was put here on this earth to do.”

8��"�� years later joined the U.S. Army Reserve. Through the military, he earned his U.S. citizenship in 2013 and through his wife, had two sons and one daughter. They moved their family to South Carolina the year after he became an American.

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His unit, the 207th Regional Support Group based in Fort {�� K��-port Integrator for several locations throughout Iraq. It provides life support and other necessary functions for Coalition Forces and civilians at the bases – thereby making the mission of de-feating Daesh extremists possible.

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas White, who is the lead NCO at Taji Military Complex, said Browne is doing an outstanding job and works well with his peers and customers. He said Browne’s life story is inspirational

“It could have gone a lot of different ways,” White said. “He’s giving back. He’s paying forward. I think that’s a great thing.”

As the billeting NCO, Browne spends his time supervising ��"��?��'��?!��challenges, issues and effort, although it has not gone unnoticed. He recently earned promotion to his current rank.

When not conducting billet inspections, safety inspections �� "�� Browne also enforces housing policies across the complex and supervises the laundry contractors serving Coalition Forces.

He said he doesn’t mind the constant work.“It’s an honor,” Browne said while sitting at a desk surround-

ed by notes and whiteboards covered with housing stats. “This right here cannot compare to anything else.”

After his deployment is completed, he plans to travel back to Liberia. His father’s body was never recovered and Browne ��""��!��there. Even if he cannot locate it, he wants to have a headstone made for him.

Those are plans for the future. For the present, Browne is enjoying his chance to serve his adopted country. He said even if he never becomes a millionaire, this experience will make up for it.

“I think this is my moment to forever cherish,” he said. “I don’t think there’s anything greater than this.”

Photo by SGT. 1ST CLASS GARY A. WITTE

Staff Sgt. Thomas Browne, a native of Liberia, Africa, became an American citizen, serves as the billet-ing NCO for Taji Military Complex, Iraq. As a child, Browne survived a civil war and life in refugee camps before emigrating to the United States. He became both a civilian police officer and joined the military. Browne is shown conducting an inspection of Taji laundry facilities Feb. 8. His reserve unit promoted him soon afterward. Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve remains unified and de-termined in its mission to degrade and defeat Daesh and continues to work with allies and partners to implement stabilization efforts.

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Real Estate

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Auctions

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For Rent

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