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Anniston Army Depot, Alabama Volume 31, Number 20239 June 13, 2019 U.S. Postage Paid Presort Standard Anniston, AL 36201 Permit No. 326 Address Service Requested Tracks Food Enjoy hot dogs, chips, drinks and food from vari- ous donors throughout the EAD area. Employee Appreciation Day June 28 Fun Activities include: • Car Show • Hot Dog Eating Contest • Talent Show • Dunking Booth • David and Goliath • Cake Walk • Games • Rock Wall • Animal Show • Prizes • And More!! For approximately one week, Anniston Army Depot’s main ar- tery between the East and West sides will be inaccessible due to road and rail construction. The construction, which is intended to correct the slope of a rail curve, will include roadway grading along a 750-foot stretch of Roosevelt Avenue, enabling vehicles to smoothly pass over the corrected rail line. With the planned move of the Defense Non-Tactical Generator and Rail Equipment Center from Utah to Alabama, ANAD must ensure its rail infrastructure has the appropriate capabilities and capacity. This rail and road work is part of that process. According to the Directorate of Public Works, work is sched- uled to begin June 28 at 7 p.m. While work is on-going, ve- hicle traffic will be unable to travel between the East and West sides of the depot via Roosevelt. This means those traveling from the West side to the East will exit the main gate and re-en- ter the depot through the Eulaton Gate. Those traveling from East to West will reverse that – they will depart through the Eulaton Gate and re-enter through the main gate. These movements will re- quire extra time and the project will impact depot employees, ten- ants, contractors and the trucks which deliver to the installation. Leading up to the scheduled start time, the Directorate of Pub- lic Works will keep the workforce and our community informed and will continue to share relevant information throughout the pro- cess through all-users emails and Facebook. Courtesy image Due to road and rail construcon, 750 feet of Roosevelt Avenue will be inaccessible for approximately one week, beginning June 28 at 7 p.m. The project will correct the curve in the rail line and smooth the transion at the intersecon of the road and rail. from Staff Reports ANAD Public Affairs Road, rail project to close Roosevelt Warhurst holds final town hall Col. Joel Warhurst held his final sched- uled town hall meeting with the Anniston Army Depot workforce June 5, encouraging them to maintain the standards of work held throughout his two-year command of the in- stallation. Performance to Promise The installation’s Performance to Prom- ise, a measurement of how ANAD’s produc- tion meets its schedule, is steadily increas- ing. In fiscal year 2016, the depot’s P2P was 76 percent. That increased to 87 percent in FY17 and 95 percent in FY18. Currently, Performance to Promise stands at 96 percent average for the year. “In April, we achieved 100 percent,” said Warhurst. “That is amazing work.” He then discussed the rea- sons for the depot not meeting schedule. Problems with parts have remained steady through the years – at 39 percent for FY17, 40 percent for FY18 and 38 per- cent currently. Processes, the performance of the work itself, often account for missing schedules. This made up 54 percent of the issues in FY18 and continues to be the reason for 31 percent of delays. “Our focus, as an organization, is our processes,” said Warhurst as he encouraged employees to find ways to work more efficiently. “We’re doing really well, but we can do bet- ter.” Workload and revenue ANAD planned to execute $864.4 million in revenue and 3.4 million direct labor hours in FY19. Currently, 3.5 million direct labor hours are projected, which equates to $890.7 million in revenue. In FY20, workload is pro- jected to be 3.7 million direct labor hours. by Jennifer Bacchus ANAD PAO COL. JOEL WARHURST • See TOWN HALL, page 2

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Anniston Army Depot, AlabamaVolume 31, Number 20239 June 13, 2019

U.S. Postage PaidPresort Standard

Anniston, AL 36201Permit No. 326

Address ServiceRequestedTracks

FoodEnjoy hot dogs, chips,

drinks and food from vari-ous donors throughout the EAD area.

Employee Appreciation Day

June 28

FunActivities include:

• Car Show• Hot Dog Eating Contest• Talent Show• Dunking Booth• David and Goliath• Cake Walk• Games• Rock Wall• Animal Show• Prizes• And More!!

For approximately one week, Anniston Army Depot’s main ar-tery between the East and West sides will be inaccessible due to road and rail construction.

The construction, which is intended to correct the slope of a rail curve, will include roadway grading along a 750-foot stretch of Roosevelt Avenue, enabling vehicles to smoothly pass over the corrected rail line.

With the planned move of the Defense Non-Tactical Generator and Rail Equipment Center from Utah to Alabama, ANAD must ensure its rail infrastructure has the appropriate capabilities and capacity. This rail and road work is part of that process.

According to the Directorate of Public Works, work is sched-uled to begin June 28 at 7 p.m.

While work is on-going, ve-hicle traffic will be unable to travel between the East and West sides of the depot via Roosevelt.

This means those traveling from the West side to the East will exit the main gate and re-en-ter the depot through the Eulaton Gate. Those traveling from East to West will reverse that – they will depart through the Eulaton Gate and re-enter through the main gate.

These movements will re-quire extra time and the project will impact depot employees, ten-ants, contractors and the trucks which deliver to the installation.

Leading up to the scheduled start time, the Directorate of Pub-lic Works will keep the workforce and our community informed and will continue to share relevant information throughout the pro-cess through all-users emails and Facebook.

Courtesy image

Due to road and rail construction, 750 feet of Roosevelt Avenue will be inaccessible for approximately one week, beginning June 28 at 7 p.m. The project will correct the curve in the rail line and smooth the transition at the intersection of the road and rail.

from Staff ReportsANAD Public Affairs

Road, rail project to close Roosevelt

Warhurst holds final town hallCol. Joel Warhurst held his final sched-

uled town hall meeting with the Anniston Army Depot workforce June 5, encouraging them to maintain the standards of work held throughout his two-year command of the in-stallation.Performance to Promise

The installation’s Performance to Prom-ise, a measurement of how ANAD’s produc-tion meets its schedule, is steadily increas-ing.

In fiscal year 2016, the depot’s P2P was 76 percent. That increased to 87 percent in FY17 and 95 percent in FY18.

Currently, Performance to Promise

stands at 96 percent average for the year.“In April, we achieved 100 percent,”

said Warhurst. “That is amazing work.”

He then discussed the rea-sons for the depot not meeting schedule.

Problems with parts have remained steady through the years – at 39 percent for FY17, 40 percent for FY18 and 38 per-cent currently.

Processes, the performance of the work itself, often account for missing schedules. This made up 54 percent of the issues in FY18 and continues to be the reason for 31 percent of delays.

“Our focus, as an organization, is our processes,” said Warhurst as he encouraged

employees to find ways to work more efficiently. “We’re doing really well, but we can do bet-ter.”Workload and revenue

ANAD planned to execute $864.4 million in revenue and 3.4 million direct labor hours in FY19. Currently, 3.5 million direct labor hours are projected, which equates to $890.7 million in revenue.

In FY20, workload is pro-jected to be 3.7 million direct labor hours.

by Jennifer BacchusANAD PAO

COL. JOEL WARHURST

• See TOWN HALL, page 2

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“We know that workload is out there. We don’t have the money in the bank yet, but we know it is com-ing. That is why we have been hir-ing and will continue to hire,” said Warhurst.iCIIT and the Digital Depot

The Industrial Complex Inte-grated Information Tracker, ab-breviated iCIIT, is a visual man-agement system intended to make movements of components through-out the installation more efficient by prioritizing work in process.

Utilization of iCIIT is one way the depot is increasing its Perfor-mance to Promise.

“Ultimately, that leads to pro-ducing weapon systems on sched-ule,” said Warhurst.

As the depot begins to utilize more technology in its processes, iCIIT will be one component of a much larger Digital Depot, incor-porating radio frequency identifi-cation, mobile computing, wireless torque tools and robotics.

“We are looking at how we can infuse the technology already out there into the depot,” said Warhurst.Modernization

In addition to modernizing the depot in terms of technology, War-hurst sees the potential to modernize facilities and equipment as well.

Already, projects are in place for improved painting facilities, new testing equipment, updated machin-ing capabilities and new homes for the artillery products produced at ANAD and the locomotive mission.

“We recognize we have old equipment and old facilities,” said Warhurst. “We are investing $50 or $60 million over the next few years.”GAP

The Group Award Program for FY19 has a projected maximum payout of $2,000.

Currently, employees are falling short of the goals in two areas – In-

direct Productive Yield and Perfor-mance to Promise.

“It’s a team sport,” said War-hurst. “We all have a responsibility in our areas to make P2P.”SHARP

Warhurst reminded employees that there are a lot of new people on the installation who need to be trained in the prevention of sexual harassment and assault.

“None of us want to work in a hostile environment,” said War-hurst. “If you follow the golden rule, treat each other as you want to be treated, 99.9 percent of harass-ment issues go away.”

The commander reminded the workforce that there are conse-quences for harassment in the work-place and the Army has a zero toler-ance policy.Upcoming events

There is no mandatory shutdown during the week of the Fourth of July.

Warhurst reminded employees, however, to begin looking at their accumulated leave and planning for the remainder of the year.

“What we can’t afford to do is to come to the end of the year and have a lot of folks with use or lose leave,” he said.

Employee Appreciation Day is scheduled for June 28. There are a few details in this issue of TRACKS and additional details will be forth-coming on the June 19 Morning Show and in the June 24 issue of TRACKS.

The commander’s farewell lun-cheon will be held July 12. Tickets are on sale through directorate sec-retaries.

The Change of Command cer-emony, when Warhurst will relin-quish command to Col. Marvin Walker, is scheduled for July 25 at 9 a.m. A bus schedule for the event will be in the July 11 issue of TRACKS and will run on the LAN.

From TOWN HALL, page 1

The June 5 Commander’s Town Hall began with weather and safety leave information from George Worman, ANAD’s chief legal counsel.

The Office of Personnel Management has been standardizing weather and safety leave, formerly known as administrative leave, throughout all federal organizations.

The new leave policies apply to all employees at Anniston Army Depot.

If an inclement weather situation or emergency oc-curs, which impacts the depot and its ability to function, the installation’s leadership will disseminate weather and safety leave information to the workforce via the chain of command, news media, the depot’s “SNOW” line (256-235-7669) and the installation Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AnnistonArmyDepot).

“The approach of the leadership is that the decision will be made as early as possible, so employees can plan,” said Worman.

In most cases, when the depot is closed due to adverse weather conditions, employees will receive weather and safety leave.

Worman shared the following information all em-ployees should note:

• Weather and safety leave might not apply to em-ployees who are designated as emergency employees. These employees should speak to their supervisor re-garding how leave rules apply to them.

• Employees who telework or have the ability to telework might not be eligible for weather and safety leave. These employees should speak with their super-visor regarding how leave rules apply.

• Employees who already have leave approved for that day will not be granted weather and safety leave.

• If the installation has a delayed opening, em-ployees who cannot arrive at work by the designated time will not receive weather and safety leave. These employees should coordinate with their supervisor to receive approval for the appropriate type of leave.

Worman cautioned employees to pay attention to the weather and announcements from the depot. He also asked employees to speak with their supervisor regarding any leave questions or concerns.

Weather and safety leave changes shared

by Jennifer BacchusANAD PAO

U.S. Army Photo by Mark Cleghorn

Col. Joel Warhurst speaks to Anniston Army Depot employees during his June 5 town hall meeting.

Diversity is not a topic dis-cussed often, but, with a work-force comprised of various cul-tures and ethnicities, understand-ing people and the fabric of their backgrounds is essential for per-sonal and professional growth.

As Anniston Army Depot ob-served Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month on May 31, the guest speaker shared how her uniqueness is one facet of the tapestry of her identity.

“Growing up in the Philip-pines, which consisted of 7,107 islands was exciting because each island had different tradi-tions, dishes, and dialects,” said Evelyn Gacasan, a program man-ager for BAE Systems Platforms and Services, as she addressed the audience at Berman Varner House.

Gacasan attended an all-girls Catholic school in Cebu, man-aged by Belgian nuns.

“Our teachers transferred classrooms as opposed to the students,” she said. “There were specific expectations on how to carry ourselves in both private and public settings.”

Her parents ensured she was involved in after-school activi-ties, such as piano lessons, dance classes and attending finish-ing school. “I learned there is a proper way to fold sheets, towels and that the correct way to eat ice cream is with a fork (due to the serving size equivalent to two bites),” she added.

“Imagine, growing up on an island that was not technology advanced or equipped with shop-ping malls, then one day I moved to San Jose, California,” she said. “I arrived at school and was shocked to find boys share the same classroom and the students were the ones who moved from class to class. I also learned to lis-ten closely to my new classmates whereas English was spoken at a

very high speed.”Gacasan soon adapted and

made new friends. At the age of 17, she joined

the U.S. Army.“I am forever thankful for that

opportunity, whereas the experi-ence I gained through the years has taught me so much about dif-ferent cultures.”

Her identity is not made up of layers or pieces, but a tapestry whose threads are woven togeth-er to make a whole picture.

“I am a female, veteran, Asian American Pacific Islander, pro-gram manager for a defense con-tractor, and much more. My ex-periences have helped me bridge gaps with peers of different iden-tities, share my knowledge and weave a tapestry that includes different material, stitches, and fabrics,” she said.

The depot’s population en-compasses civilians, tenants, military, partners, and contrac-tors who are of Asian American Pacific Islander decent. We are grateful for their contributions.

The Army finds its strength not only in its diversity, but in its ability to bring together people of different races, cultures and faiths who share the Army values.

TRACKS 3June 13, 2019

Hot Dog Eating Contest

Sign up for EAD events

Time: 12:30-2 p.m.

Contact Martin Walkerat 256-235-4233

to sign up.

Talent Show

Car S

how

Date: June 28Time: 11:30 a.m.Location: Main Stage

Contact Janet Pernell

at 256-235-7539for more information

or to sign up.

Space is limited.Cars, trucks and

motorcycles welcome.

Contact Meldric Wilson at 256-741-5622

for more information or to sign up.

U.S. Army Photo by Mark Cleghorn

Evelyn Gacasan with BAE Systems was the keynote speaker for the Asian American Pacific Islander Her-itage Month luncheon, held May 31.

Gacasan shares experiences at luncheon

by Clester BurdellANAD PAO Free-throw

Contest

Bench Press Weightlifting

Contest

Time: 1-2 p.m.

Contact Gerrad Slaton at

256-235-6385.

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Contact

Harold Miller at 256-235-7539

to sign up.

Table Tennis Tournament

Doubles onlyTime: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contact Mike Harris at 256-240-3675

to sign up.

TRACKS4 June 13, 2019

In the Spring of 2015, the Anniston CPAC Office contributed an article to TRACKS entitled “Correcting behavior through progressive disci-pline.” The article ended by stating that “a com-mitment must be made by both management and employees to exert effort to make Anniston Army Depot successful in its mission to support the war fighter, including correcting inappropriate behav-ior and/or misconduct.”

That statement is just as important today as it was four years ago.

The purpose of disciplinary action is to correct behavior.

The purpose of this article is to point out the areas where we, both supervisors and employees, have had difficulties, so employees can avoid dis-cipline by following workplace rules.

Some of the most important workplace rules that must be followed involve attendance.

Disciplinary offenses related to attendance include Failure to Follow Letter of Leave In-structions, Failure to Follow Leave Requesting Procedures, being Absent without Leave and Un-authorized Absence from Management Directed Overtime.

Previous discipline and the length of the AWOL increase the penalty imposed, which in-cludes possible removal from your job.

How do you avoid this? If you leave the work-site during working hours, you must request per-mission from your supervisor; and if you are un-able to come to work, contact your supervisor to request leave.

Employees must follow written rules and regulations. The penalty for not doing so can be heightened if the rule or regulation involves safety to persons or property, including not using required safety equipment or personal protective equipment or reporting to work while under the influence of alcohol, a drug or a controlled sub-stance.

The formal penalty for engaging in dishonest behavior ranges from a written reprimand to re-moval, but the most typical penalty is removal.

Dishonesty can take many forms. It can in-volve lying on official forms, lying to your super-visor or other management officials on material facts, or putting information in your résumé that states you have performed jobs or tasks you have not performed, that you have used specific tools or instruments you have not used or that you possess skills you do not possess.

When you are untrustworthy, you cannot be an effective employee and the taxpayer should not be expected to pay your salary.

In other words, the phrase “honesty is the best

policy” applies at ANAD.Adverse consequences can be avoided by do-

ing some very simple things: show up to work on time, communicate with your supervisor if you cannot be at work, follow your supervisor’s instructions, follow workplace rules and be hon-est in your interactions with your supervisors and other management officials as well as in your writ-ten statements.

Experience shows a failure in any of these ar-eas puts you at risk of discipline.

One additional area must be mentioned by way of reinforcing security requirements.

Although there are some exceptions listed in the OPSEC Plan on the ANAD Intranet, employ-ees and visitors are reminded that the use of cell phones to take photographs on Anniston Army Depot is prohibited by local regulation ANADR 190-5.

It naturally follows that posting those photo-graphs on social media compounds the offense.

Operational security policies require clearance for the release of any picture taken on post. Do not jeopardize your paycheck or your employment by taking pictures or posting them on social media.

If you have questions, ask your supervisor to give you the information you need to comply.

Bottom line: workplace rules are designed to make this a better, safer place to work. Account-ability starts with each employee and we hope each employee will avoid negative consequences by following the rules and respecting others in the workplace.

Follow all workplace rulesby Susan Bennett

ANAD Legal Office

Courtesy photo

Some of the most important workplace rules which must be followed involve attendance. Following the rules and regulations can prevent disciplinary action.

Applicants applying via the USA Jobs website for federal po-sition who have concerns or ques-tions about a USA Staffing rating, the current status of an applica-tion, a Notice of Results explana-tion or other information should use the following step-by-step in-structions for sending an inquiry:

1. Log into your USA Jobs account.

2. Slide your curser over the USA Jobs top menu bar. When your curser passes over the My Account section, a box will open. The bottom selection in the box is for application status. Choose this option.

3. Scroll down through the announcements for which you have applied. Click on the blue announcement number for the job you are inquiring about.

4. The announcement will open. If it says “This position is closed and no longer accept-ing online applications through USA Jobs, the contents of the an-nouncement can still be viewed. Click the blue link to open the an-nouncement for which you have a question, concern, etc.

5. You can find agency con-tact information under the How to Apply section of every job announcement. At the end of the announcement, it will say, “For

questions regarding the status of your application, eligibil-ity or qualifications determina-tion contact the Central Re-sume Processing Center at: [email protected]. Copy this e-mail address into a new open e-mail to send an inquiry.

Provide the information that is pertinent to the position for which you have applied, such as, title, series, grade, announcement number and the reason for the in-quiry.

Your inquiry must be sent as soon as you receive a NOR where you have questions or concerns about your application review. Be specific in your inquiry and include the related vacancy an-nouncement number, position, title, series and grade in your e-mail.

What the hiring agency can’t answer at any time

• If you will get an interview. The hiring agency will contact you directly if you’ve been se-lected for an interview.

• The contact information for the person reviewing your appli-cation. You will receive specific contact information if you’re se-lected for an interview.

• How many people applied or who was selected for the job – the agency can’t disclose this information.

Sending inquiries to USAJobs

from Staff ReportsAnniston CPAC Office

TRACKS 5June 13, 2019

DPW branch keeps ANAD equipment moving

U.S. Army Photos by Jennifer Bacchus

Brad Orman, left, and Bronson Vice assemble a planetary gear set for a hub assembly on a tow motor in the Mobile Equipment Branch.

Barry Phillips installs a motor in a forklift in Anniston Army Depot’s Mobile Equipment Branch.

Jonathan Kellett works on a tow motor in the Direc-torate of Public Works’ Mobile Equipment Branch.

Jimmy Strickland inspects the air ducts of a locomotive in the depot’s Mobile Equipment Branch.

If it has wheels and is used in one of Anniston Army Depot’s production shops, chances are the Directorate of Public Works’ Mobile Equipment Branch keeps it running.

From forklifts and tow tractors to the buggy brigade, EZ-Gos, pallet jacks and even the depot’s three locomotives, this 18-person branch performs all preventative maintenance and most repairs.

“If a piece of equipment has wheels on it and it’s owned by ANAD or a tenant, we work on it,” said George Moore, branch chief for the Mobile Equipment Branch.

There are even a few things, such as weed eaters and chain saws, which don’t have wheels and are still maintained and re-paired by the branch.

“We are responsible for the preventative maintenance and maintenance of 1,819 pieces of equipment and we perform 3,706 preventative maintenance checks annually,” said Moore.

Moore stressed the impor-tance of preventative maintenance for forklifts and other production equipment, saying the mechan-ics often find issues during the PM and correct them, preventing a breakdown at an inconvenient time.

For that reason, he stress-es that all areas should ensure equipment is delivered to DPW on schedule for inspections and maintenance checks.

“We perform the PMs at night, so we aren’t taking the forklifts away from the day shift employ-ees, who need them for produc-tion,” said Moore. “We have a really good crew and highly expe-rienced mechanics.”

by Jennifer BacchusANAD PAO

TRACKS6 June 13, 2019

Productive Yield:Direct Productive Yield:Greater than 1,600 – $2501,579-1,600 – $187.501,557-1,578 – $1251,534-1,556 – $62.50Less than 1,534 – $0Current hours – 1,603Current payout – $250

Indirect Productive Yield:Equal to or greater than 1,702 – $2501,683-1,701 – $187.501,663-1,682 – $1251,642-1,662 – $62.50Less than 1,642 – $0Current hours – 1,645Current payout – $62.50

Performance to Promise:98-100 – $50094-97 – $37590-93 – $250Less than 90 – $0Current percentage – 97Current payout – $375

Net Operating Result:NOR loss less than -$11M – $500.00NOR loss between -$11M and -$18M – $375.00NOR loss between -$18M and -$24M – $250.00NOR loss between -$24M and -$30.0M –$125.00NOR loss is greater than -$30.0M – $0Current loss – -$16.93MCurrent payout – $375

Continuous Process Improvement100 percent of goal - $50080 percent of goal - $37560 percent of goal - $25040 percent of goal - $125Less than 40 percent of goal - $0Current percentage – 69Current payout – $250

CURRENT TOTAL: $1,312.50

GAP updateFor eligible personnel to receive

the maximum FY19 GAP payout, all metrics must be met. Everyone must do their part each day to achieve these goals, which are attainable and impor-tant in executing ANAD’s mission.

Many hazards exist during railway train operations, including human errors, recklessness, mechanical failures, colli-sions, and wrecks.

Operating rules and safety rules have been formulated over time to mitigate those dangers.

The Federal Rail Administration regu-lation is the main governing safety docu-ment and Technical Manual 4-14.21, U.S. Army Rail Safety, provides authoritative safety information for rail operations con-ducted by U.S. Army rail operating per-sonnel, both within the United States and at overseas duty stations.

It may seem easy to avoid a collision with a 200-ton locomotive. Yet, a vehicle or pedestrian is hit by a train every three hours in the U.S., according to FRA 2018 statistics.

According to Operation Lifesaver, a national non-profit organization, nearly 2,000 Americans are killed or injured at highway/rail grade crossings each year.

The average train weighs about 400,000 pounds, or 200 tons, so the weight ratio of a train to a car is about 4,000 to one. This compares to the weight ratio of a car to an aluminum can.

A train traveling at 50 mph, pulling 100 cars, takes one mile to stop. So, in a contest between a car and a train, the train always wins.

Trains can be deceptive, too. Because of the size of a freight train, it’s moving faster and is closer than you think.

Trains are also quieter than ever, so lower your radio and listen closely as you approach a crossing.

The motorist in a train/motor vehicle collision is 40 times more likely to die than in a collision between two motor ve-hicles.

There are many simple and life-saving practices to help you avoid a confrontation with a train at a railroad crossing.

• Remember that any time is train time.

• Slow down when approaching a rail-road crossing and look both ways, twice.

• Never race a train to cross the tracks.• Never pass another vehicle within

100 feet of a railroad crossing.

• Watch out for vehicles which must stop at railroad crossings, like school bus-es or trucks carrying hazardous materials.

• When approaching a crossing, roll down your windows, turn off the radio or air conditioner, and listen for whistles or bells.

• Always yield to flashing lights, whistles, closing gates, cross bucks or stop signs.

• Never shift gears on the railroad crossing, downshift before you reach it.

• If you must stop, keep a distance of 15 to 50 feet from the tracks. Since the tracks are four feet eight and a half inches wide and the train hangs three feet past the rails on each side, be sure to leave enough space between your vehicle and the tracks.

• Teach children that the railroad is never a place to play, walk, run, bike ride or use as a short cut. Don’t fish from rail-road bridges either.

• Always cross the tracks at the des-ignated railroad crossing or pedestrian crossing.

• Only use the crossing if you can be sure your vehicle is high enough to com-pletely clear the railroad crossing without stopping.

• Don’t be fooled by the optical illu-sion presented by the train. It is always moving faster and is much closer than you think.

Rail safety is for everyone, not just

drivers.Pedestrians who choose to walk or

play around railroad tracks are trespassing on private property and could be fined, se-riously injured or killed.

The only safe place to cross is at a des-ignated public crossing with either a cross buck, flashing red lights or a gate. If you cross any other place, you are trespassing and can be ticketed or fined. Cross tracks only at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings.

Here at Anniston Army Depot, the rail house and/or the Anniston Munitions Center conductor must be contacted any time it is necessary to work on or over a railroad right-of-way. The ANMC con-ductor can be reached at Ext. 6715 prior to beginning work.

This notification requirement is abso-lute. No work will commence until all em-ployees are trained in Roadway Worker Protection specific for the depot and FRA.

Work shall not be performed unless prior notification has been made.

For Department of Transportation/contractual/consultant work which is scheduled well in advance, the Safety Of-fice, ANMC rail engineer/conductor and the DPW rail inspector shall be contacted as early as practicable to participate in developing a project-specific safety plan; and will be part of any pre-construction/pre-work meeting(s) prior to work begin-ning.

Stop, look, listen, save a lifeTrains can be closer, faster than they appear at a crossing

by Don WinninghamANMC Safety Office

U.S. Army File Photo

Slow down when approaching a railroad crossing and look both ways twice to ensure a train isn’t approaching. Trains can take far longer than an automobile to stop.

TRACKS 7June 13, 2019

The DeSoto Pastime Cen-ter announces a new format for electronic bingo – wire-less tablets.

The handheld devices al-low patrons to play bingo anywhere in the facility.

Electronic bingo is available Tuesdays, Wednes-days, Thursdays and work Fridays from 3:30-8:30 p.m.

Games cost between 25 cents and $1.

Wireless bingo

ANAD’s Recycling Sales are scheduled from 8-11 a.m. on the following dates:

• June 29• July 27• August 24• September 21• October 19Dates are subject to change.Contact Cynthia Boyette at 256-235-6838 for ad-

ditional information.

Recycle sales

Directorate and staff offices re-quiring audio conference services may reserve one via the Directorate of Information Management Commu-nications Office.

There are currently five audio con-ference lines available for conference calls with four or more participants.

Submit ANAD Form 25-13E a minimum of 24 hours in advance of your requested call date.

ANAD Form 25-13E is available on the Intranet under the Forms tab, ANAD Forms.

For additional information, con-tact Alan Lindsay at Ext. 4578.

Reserve audio conference lines Have info for TRACKS? Call PAO at Ext. 6281!

TRACKS subscriptionsArmy Regulation 25-51 requires an annual, written request to be

on file for each individual receiving a mailed copy of TRACKS.To continue receiving the newspaper, please complete the infor-

mation below and do one of the following:

1. Mail this form to:Anniston Army Depot Public Affairs Office, Attn.: TAAN-SCO7 Frankford Ave, Bldg. 7, Anniston, AL 36201-4199

2. E-mail your request to: [email protected]

I would like to remain on the TRACKS mailing list:

Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone Number:

Note: Mailed editions of TRACKS are for retirees and those in our com-munity who do not have access to the paper.

Information MUST be received by July 31, 2019.

Employee Appreciation Day is scheduled for June 28. Directorates and staff offices throughout the in-stallation are preparing events for employees to enjoy.

A detailed schedule and informa-tion regarding events will be in the June 24 issue of TRACKS and on the LAN. Please stay tuned to those avenues of information.

Employees are asked to volun-teer to assist with EAD through their directorate or staff office first, then, those who are available to assist with EAD set-up or any other roles, they should contact Johnnie White-head at Ext. 7445 or visit Bldg. 220.

Volunteer for EADnotes from around the Track

June 13Brats and burgers

June 14Snack line only

June 17Snack line only

June 18Baked chicken zitiSteamed broccoliCorn on the cobGarlic bread

June 19General Tso’s chickenPepper steak, Fried riceStir fried vegetablesEgg roll

June 20Fried catfishBaked fishBaked beansColeslawFrench friesHush puppies

June 24Meatball subFrench fries, onion rings or mozzarella cheese sticksPasta salad

June 25Fried tilapiaBaked fishBaked beansPotato saladFrench fries, Hush puppies

June 26Chicken or beef soft tacoSpanish riceMexican cornRefried beansTaco salad bowl

June 27Fried chickenBaked chickenMashed potatoes and gravyPinto beansTurnip greensCornbread

July 1Snack line only

July 2Snack line only

Cafeteria menus

See something, say somethingIf you see something suspicious, report it

to security at Ext. 6222.

TRACKS8 June 13, 2019

Anniston Army Depot’s quarterly blood drive will be held at the Physical Fit-ness Center and DeSoto En-tertainment Center June 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Depot employees, ten-ants and contract employees are encouraged to donate. Remember, for every unit of blood collected up to three lives may be saved.

Note: Donors will be required to show personal identification before donat-ing. A driver’s license or Department of Defense iden-tification card is acceptable.

Physical Fitness CenterTIME ORGANIZATION10:30 a.m. Component Repair & Weapons Value Stream Powertrain Systems Value Stream Combat Vehicle Value Stream11:30 a.m. DES* TMDE DRM DPM12:30 p.m. Manufacturing, Clean & Finish Value Stream DRK1:30 p.m. DOIM Dear Clinic/IH Command/Staff Offices

DeSoto Entertainment CenterTIME ORGANIZATION10:30 a.m. Component Repair & Weapons Value Stream Powertrain Systems Value Stream Combat Vehicle Value Stream ANMC Museum Supp. Center11:30 a.m. DES* TMDE DFMWR Contractors CPAC12:30 p.m. Manufacturing, Clean & Finish Value Stream DPW DCMA DPE DLA1:30 p.m. Anniston Contracting Office QAO

**DES personnel can give at the time most convenient for them.For additional information, contact Kelvin Burruss at Ext. 5814.

Blood drive June 20

Anniston Army Depot will hold a change of command ceremony be-tween Col. Joel Warhurst and Col. Martin Walker July 25 at 9 a.m. in Bldg. 500.

Employees are encouraged to at-tend the event. A bus schedule will be located in the July 11 issue of TRACKS and will be on LAN.

Additionally, the event will be broadcast live via LAN Channel 21 to the workforce and will be avail-able on IPTV.

The depot’s Strategic Communications Office is looking for your memories.

SCO wants to highlight workforce memories of Sept. 11, 2001, during the Sept. 11 Morning Show broadcast.

Call the Public Affairs Office at Ext. 6281 to share.

Do you want to make a differ-ence in the life of a child? Anniston Army Depot’s mentorship program works with at-risk children in school systems throughout our surrounding communities.

Contact Marilyn Futrell at 256-741-5266 today to sign up.

The Logistics and Business De-velopment Office, in conjunction with DFMWR, is selling Employee Appre-ciation Day t-shirts, ANAD t-shirts and ANAD polo shirts.

All shirts are made of a dry fit ma-terial and range in size from Youth XS to 4XL.

The EAD t-shirt has the winning EAD logo on the front. Cost is $12.

The ANAD logo t-shirt is $12.ANAD polo shirts have the depot’s

logo on the upper left chest and have two styles – men’s and women’s. Cost is $28.

All shirts can be ordered in one of four colors – blue, white, red or black.

LBDO is taking pre-sale orders now via cash or check. Contact your directorate secretary or Vanesha John-son at Ext. 4403 to purchase. Pre-sales will end June 18.

Checks should be made payable to Anniston Army Depot, Attn: DFMWR.

Additionally, LBDO will visit cafeterias during the pre-sale time to take orders from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Jason Austin, right, who partici-pated in ANAD’s 2019 Wound-ed Warrior Hunt, recently got the biggest buck from the event mounted with the assistance of an event sponsor and Mike Knight, left, who built the pedes-tal to display it.Also pictured is Austin’s guide for the hunt, Scotty Boyd.

Change of Command

September 11 memories

Be a mentor

Wounded Warrior Hunter gets mount for

biggest deer

SAVE THE DATE EAD shirts for sale