Friday December 9, 2011 Post Paper

1. HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE
THE
1ST INFANTRY DIVISION POST
 1DivPost.com FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011 Vol. 3, No. 49 
FORT RILEY, KAN.
Fort Riley
IN BRIEF
‘Tis the season
The weekend Dining Facil-
ity schedule is as follows: The
Demon Diner and Devil’s Den
are open Dec. 10 to 11 from 9:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch and
from 5 to 6 p.m. for dinner. The
Cantigny DFAC is closed this
no longer
weekend.
Fort Riley will host the an-
nual Wreaths Across America
requires
observance in conjunction with
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
1281, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at the
post cemetery.
decals
SPECIAL TO THE POST
Units, housing occupants and
activities desiring cedar and pine On Dec. 1, the Vehicle Registra-
boughs to decorate the interior tion Center, located in Building 885 at
and exterior of their buildings can Henry Gate, stopped issuing installa-
pick up this material at the Direc- tion decals, known as DD Form 2220.
torate of Public Works parking lot This stems from recent Army guidance
on Dickman Avenue, across from that prompted the decision to discon-
Building 364, Main Post, on a tinue on-post vehicle registration re-
first-come, first-serve basis, from quirements.
now until Dec. 23. While Installation decals will not
Extreme care should be be required, all privately owned ve-
taken in using these to avoid fire hicles must continue to be properly
hazards. Frequent misting or licensed, registered and insured in
sprinkling of boughs with water accordance with state laws. Rental ve-
is recommended to prevent their hicles are considered privately owned
drying out. All units, housing oc- Shandi Pase | POST vehicles for purposes of post entry,
cupants and activities are remind- Fort Riley community members gather to light a ceremonial tree Dec. 3 during the holiday and rental contracts serve as proof
tree lighting ceremony on Ware Parade Field in front of garrison headquarters. Pictured are,
ed that cutting pine and cedar from left, in the back row, Brig. Gen. Paul Funk, deputy commanding general for maneuver, for proper licensing, registration and
trees or branches anywhere on the 1st Inf. Div.; Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Colvin Bennett Sr; Lt. Allen Hartung, 299th BSB, 2nd insurance. Disposition of current de-
installation is strictly prohibited. HBCT, 1st Inf. Div.; Amy Hartung and Caitlyn Hartung; and from left, in the front row, Cwynn, cals on privately owned vehicles is at
For more information, call 785- Calleya and Colby Hartung. the discretion of the owner, however
239-3908. it is recommend they be removed/
On Dec. 13 the Irwin Army
Community Hospital appoint-
Post kicks off holiday season with tree lighting destroyed prior to the vehicle being
transferred or sold.
Fort Riley security forces will con-
ment line will introduce a new tinue to vet 100 percent of personnel
set of choices when making an By Shandi Pase entering the installation by comparing
appointment. Patients will be 1ST INF. DIV. POST a valid government-issued ID card to
prompted to select the Primary the individual who presents the ID.
Care Medical Home Clinic they Caitlyn Hartung described Individuals with questions are en-
are assigned to – such as IACH, Christmas time at Fort Riley as couraged to call the Fort Riley Police,
Farrelly Health Clinic or Custer magical, following the holiday tree Access Control Branch, at 785-239-
Hill Health Clinic. The ap- lighting ceremony Dec. 3 in front 3577.
pointment line will then directly of the garrison headquarters at
connect patients to their clinics. Ware Parade Field.
Wolf
Patients need to know what medi- Hartung is the daughter of Lt.
cal home clinic they are assigned Allen Hartung, 299th Brigade
to in order to make a selection. Support Battalion, 2nd Heavy
Clinic assignments by brigade: Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infan-
lauds
IACH- MEDDAC, DENTAC, try Division.
Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers This year, the Hartung Family
and dependents and retirees. – Allen and Amy, along with their
Farrelly Health Clinic- 4th four children, Caitlyn, Colby, Cal-
safety
IBCT active-duty Soldiers and leya and Cwynn – had the privi-
their Family members, retirees and lege of lighting Fort Riley’s holi-
their Family members; 1st HBCT day tree.
active-duty Soldiers and their “We thought it was amazing.
record
Family members, retirees and their This is our first time spending
Family members; DHHB, 84th Christmas here at Fort Riley, and
EOD, 1st Eng. Bn., 41st Eng., Daddy just got back from Iraq a
72nd Eng., Sapper Co. 3rd Eng., month ago with the 299th BSB,
97th MP Bn. and their Family and, so for us, this is a new tradi-
tion, and it was something we are By Mollie Miller
members; CAB Family members, 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS
retirees and their Family members. very honored to be able to light
Custer Hill Health Clinic- the tree, so we were very excited,”
Shandi Pase | POST The strong commitment to safety
CAB Family members and retirees Amy said.
TOP: Santa Claus talks with the audience at the holiday tree that is driving the 1st Infantry Divi-
and their Family members; 2nd lighting ceremony Dec. 3 at Ware Parade Field in front of gar- Allen said it felt great to be
sion’s growing record of motorcycle-
HBCT active-duty Soldiers, 1st rison headquarters. back home with the kids.
and vehicle-fatality-
Sust. Bde. active-duty Soldiers. “You can only do and see so
free days is something
BOTTOM: Santa Claus arrives at the holiday tree lighting much on Skype,” he said. “Being
to celebrate and em-
The semi-annual postwide ceremony Dec. 3 at Ware Parade Field. Santa was escorted
by the CGMCG. phasize during the
combined graduation ceremony See TREE LIGHTING, page 9
upcoming high-risk
will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 at the holiday months, said
Camp Funston Deployment Sup- the Director of Army
‘Big Red One’ unveils new law building
port Facility. Safety Nov. 30.
Counseling Services and “This (record) is a Brig. Gen.
Education Services will be closed Wolf
tribute to the Soldiers
beginning 10:30 a.m. due to the who are part of the
graduation ceremony. For more By Mollie Miller Staff Judge ‘Big Red One’ and to the leaders who
information, call 785-239-6481. 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS Advocate Lt. are looking out for them,” said Brig.
Col. Dan Gen. William Wolf, commanding
Fort Riley residents and per- The 1st Infantry Division’s legal Brookhart, left, general, U.S. Army Combat Readi-
sonnel are reminded to call 911 team is now practicing all the core dis- and Maj. Gen. ness/Safety Center, during a two-day
in the event of an emergency. The ciplines of military law in what some William Mayville, visit to this Central Kansas post. “Be
Military Police number, 785-239- consider the finest facility in the U.S. 1st Inf. Div. and proud of the significance of what you
MPMP (6767), should only be Army. Fort Riley com- have done here and continue to focus
used in non-emergency situations. Lt. Col. Dan Brookhart, 1st Inf. manding gener- on taking care of each other.”
Div. staff judge advocate, and Maj. al, right, cut the More than 370 days have passed
SAFETY HOLIDAY
Gen. William Mayville, 1st Inf. Div. ribbon on Clau- since a 1st Inf. Div. Soldier, Family
As of Tuesday, Dec. 8, and Fort Riley commanding general, sen Hall Dec. 1. member or civilian assigned to Fort
unveiled Clausen Hall during a rib- Clausen Hall, Riley has died in a privately owned
376 bon-cutting ceremony Dec. 1 on Main
Post. Clausen Hall is named after Maj.
Gen. Hugh Clausen, former Army
judge advocate general, and houses the
Building 216 on
Main Post, is
the new home
vehicle or privately owned motorcycle
accident. The last recorded fatality oc-
curred in the early morning hours of
Nov. 25, 2010, when a division Sol-
of the division’s
days have passed since the post’s legal assistance, administrative dier was killed in a vehicle rollover in
last vehicular fatality on Fort legal team.
law and military justice offices. Oklahoma City.
Riley. With 68 more, the post
will celebrate with a safety Mollie Miller Paul Inman, 1st Inf. Div. safety di-
holiday to take place at each See CLAUSEN HALL, page 12 1ST INF. DIV. rector, attributes the division’s notable
unit’s discretion. safety record to a combination of fac-
tors including good leadership, educa-
The next USAG Resilience
Day Off will be:
‘Devils’ honor fallen ‘Dreadnaught’ tion and a Big Red One culture that
emphasizes the importance of Soldiers
taking care of Soldiers.
“It’s all about the taking care of
1ST HBCT HBCT died Nov. 9 in Kandahar seum. He also volunteered his time to your brother mentality,” Inman said.
Province, Afghanistan from wounds help restore old vehicles and gained “Leadership can only go so far be-
DEC. The 1st Heavy Brigade Combat suffered when enemy forces attacked knowledge about the weaponry on cause leaders can’t be everywhere all
Team, 1st Infantry Division and Fort his unit with small arms fire. display. He was known as the one the time. We are all comrades in arms
23 Riley honored one of their own Dec.
1 during a memorial ceremony at
Morris Hill Chapel.
Pfc. Cody R. Norris, 2nd Bat-
Norris, a native of Houston, Tex-
as, enlisted in the Army as a machine
gunner. According to his Family,
while attending high school, Norris
who would always volunteer for tasks
and gave his best when called to do
so, according to his friends, members
and need to look out for each other –
BRO Soldiers do that very well.”
Inman said a command empha-
talion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st spent hours at the local military mu- See MEMORIAL, page 11 See WOLF, page 10
1DivPost.com

2. 2 | DECEMBER 9, 2011 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE
IACH preps for Soldier increase Guest speaker to discuss
By Shandi Pase
1ST INF. DIV. POST effects of drunk driving
HOMECOMING 2012 National Committee Quality
Assurance certification on the
medical homes at Fort Riley.
Editor’s note: This is the fifth This certification will pro-
By Shandi Pase tion coordinator, ASAP. “Once Estes spent two weeks in a
in a series of articles about the tient-centered medical homes vide IACH reassurance they are
1ST INF. DIV. POST we have the survey’s turned coma and endured an exten-
“2012 Homecoming” as Fort Ri- based on the Soldier’s unit. providing the highest quality in, and we compile the data, sive period of recovery for se-
ley prepares for its highest troop For example, Soldiers and health care to their patients.
December is considered we are going to see how they vere burns and injuries.
level on post since 1994. their dependents in the 4th In- “That will be a major hur- National 3D Month. Not the match up with actual statis- Since the accident, Estes
fantry Brigade Combat Team, dle for us, since that will really
3D as in 3D movies or televi- tics on Fort Riley. We will also has traveled to schools and
Irwin Army Community 1st Infantry Division, are seen validate that we’re doing things
sion, but rather 3D as in the have displays set up through- military installations to help
Hospital provides care to more at Farrelly Health Clinic on to the industry standard in the
three D’s in Drugged and out Fort Riley.” raise awareness about drunk
than 55,000 beneficiaries, in- Custer Hill. U.S. and we’re really working Drunk Driving. Jared Estes will speak at Ri- driving.
cluding active-duty Soldiers, “This keeps the Soldier and to improve continuity with our
Fort Riley’s Army Substance ley’s Conference Center Dec. “The message that Jared de-
Families and retirees within 40 his or her Family together in a patients. That’s been really the
Abuse Program will be having 13. There will be two sessions livers is to make people aware
miles of Fort Riley. common medical home where backbone of our success in the
several events throughout the at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. that their actions and decision
The hospital has seen pa- their team of doctors is knowl- primary care arena in the past
month to bring awareness to Estes, a Wichita, Kan., resi- have consequences, and they
tient traffic almost double edgeable about the whole Fam- year,” Heimall said.
Soldiers and Family members dent lost his wife, Paige, in a are not always positive. Jared
since 2005, when it had about ily,” said Katherine Rosario,
about the observance. car accident involving a drunk is a down-to-earth person who
33,000 beneficiaries. In 2010, public affairs specialist, IACH. APPOINTMENTS “ASAP will be handing out driver in March 2005, six puts what he has went through
when Col. Michael Heimall, When a patient makes an
a ‘Drug and Alcohol Attitude’ months after their marriage. in a really good perspective,”
IACH commander, took com- appointment to see a doctor, Patients are encouraged to survey to Soldiers on post all The accident involved Bowman said.
mand, IACH provided care to they are seen in the assigned be understanding while chang-
December to help gage what the couple and two of their In memory of his wife, Es-
more than 55,000 beneficiaries. medical home by the assigned es take place to improve sys-
the Soldiers’ thoughts and be- friends. Estes and the friends tes began a memorial founda-
There are about 44,000 doctor or a doctor on the medi- tems and processes.
liefs are regarding drug and managed to escape the burn- tion in her name. For more
beneficiaries who rely solely on cal home’s team. IACH asks that beneficia- alcohol use on Fort Riley,” ing wreckage; however, Paige information, visit www.pai-
IACH and its outlying clinics “This provides continuity ries use Tricare online at www.
said Chris Bowman, preven- was not as lucky. geestes.com.
to receive care. The remaining for the patient and the doctor. tricareonline.com to book and
about 10,000 receive care pri- The doctor is aware of the pa- cancel appointments and refill
marily from providers off post. tient’s history and can make ed- prescriptions.
Retirees, their Families and
other beneficiaries go to off-
ucated decisions on how to best Patients also can call 785-
treat the patient,” Rosario said. 239-DOCS to cancel appoint-
CRIME REPORT
RECENT RESULTS OF COURTS-MARSHALL AT FORT RILEY
post facilities to receive health Patient satisfaction rates ments 24/7 by leaving a voice-
care. have increased drastically with mail.
Tricare offers two types of the patient-centered medical “If a patient is unable to On Oct. 28, Master Sgt. E-1, to be confined for commit larceny. The
coverage – prime and standard. home. make it to an appointment, we Carl Bjornstal, Co. B, six months and to be military judge sentenced
“For patients who get to see ask they cancel it so we can al- WTB, MEDDAC, was tried discharged with a Bad- Tripp to be reduced to
Standard coverage allows at a Special Court- Conduct Discharge. the grade of E-1, to
beneficiaries to go to off-post their physician, their satisfac- lot that appointment to anoth- Martial and was found forfeit all pay and
facilities for appointments, tion rate with the care they re- er Soldier or Family member,” guilty of four On Nov. 15, Staff Sgt. allowances, to be
while the prime coverage re- ceive is 97 to 100 percent. For Rosario said. specifications of wearing Brandon Tripp, Btry. A, confined for five years
quires patients to be seen on those who don’t get to see their About 10 to 12 percent of unauthorized tabs and 2nd Bn., 32nd FA Regt., and to be discharged
post for all visits, unless referred physician, it’s about 92-percent patients who schedule appoint- badges on his uniform 4th IBCT, was tried at a with a Bad-Conduct
by the clinic to an off-post pro- satisfaction with the visit they ments don’t come to the ap- and one specification of General Court-Martial Discharge.
vider. have here,” Heimall said. “We pointment or call to cancel. signing an official and was found guilty of
need to continue to capitalize “That hurts the rest of the document with the one specification of On Nov. 15, Private 1st
PROVIDERS and refine the improvements community because we could intent to deceive. The AWOL terminated by Class Bobby Leonard,
we made to our primary care have allotted the appointment military judge sentenced apprehension, one 1st Bn., 18th Inf. Regt.,
Bjornstal to be reduced specification of 2nd HBCT, was tried at a
As more Soldiers and Fami- system.” to someone who needed to see to the grade of E-6. escaping from custody, Special Court-Martial
lies arrive at Fort Riley with In September 2011, the de- their doctor. To help counter three specifications of and was found guilty of
Homecoming 2012, IACH is mand for clinic visits was up inefficient use of our system, On Oct. 28, PV2 Chad conspiracy to commit two specifications of
continuing to hire more pro- 143 percent from March 2006. we have an appointment can- McCullough, 1st Bn., 7th larceny, one desertion terminated by
viders to help ease the antici- In Fiscal Year 2011, IACH av- cellation line that patients can FA Regt., 2nd HBCT, was specification of apprehension. The
pated increase in services pa- eraged 41,000 clinic visits per call any time of day to cancel an tried at a Special Court- conspiracy to commit military judge sentenced
tients require. month, which is up from less appointment,” Heimall said. Martial and was found burglary, four Leonard to be reduced
To help alleviate strain on than 17,000 in March 2006. Beneficiaries also can access guilty of two specifications of larceny to the grade of E-1, to
a particular health care facility, By the end of summer 2012, specifications of of a value of more than forfeit $200 pay per
IACH plans to apply for the See HOMECOMING, page 11 desertion terminated by $500, one specification month for seven months,
patients are grouped into pa- apprehension. The of larceny of property of to be confined for seven
TRAFFIC REPORT military judge sentenced some value and one months and to be
McCullough to be specification of unlawful discharged with a Bad-
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3. HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE DECEMBER 9, 2011 | 3
Tully retires after decades of Fort Riley Housing Services
service with Army, Fort Riley Office utilizes AHRN.com
By Shandi Pase HOUSING SERVICES OFFICE With the Internet, incom- Services Office is working to
1ST INF. DIV. POST ing military members and expand its AHRN.com pro-
Sometimes it can be dif- Families are able to reach out gram by encouraging local
Steve Tully, former direc- ficult to find good housing from anywhere and get an up- property managers to register
tor of Fort Riley’s Directorate across the nation and even dated list of available housing in the system. The larger the
of Family and Morale, Welfare sometimes across town. The from a much larger pool of database, the more useful it
and Recreation, Steve Tully, Fort Riley Housing Services diverse properties that will be will be to people searching for
has worn many hats in his 30 Office has an internet-based available upon their arrival. places to live. To make regis-
years with DFMWR. housing referral system called AHRN.com is free of tering properties a worry-free
On Nov. 30, he hung them the Automated Housing Refer- charge and local property proposition, AHRN.com in-
all up when he retired from his ral Network at AHRN.com to managers and military mem- corporates several layers of pri-
director position after more overcome that problem. bers can register their available vacy protection.
than four years. AHRN.com is a nation- properties on the site, often- In return for registering
Other hats Tully has worn wide, joint service, Depart- times several months before their properties, AHRN.com
during his career with Fort Ri- ment of Defense-sponsored the property will be available. provides property owners with
ley’s DFMWR includes deputy website that offers a 24/7/365 The properties are then visible a consistent resource of quality
director, from 2005 to 2007; single source of available to incoming personnel when tenants.
recreation division chief, from housing to incoming military they search the site for avail- For more information
2003 to 2005; management members and their Families. able housing. It is the Fort Ri- about the local AHRN.com
analyst, from 2001 to 2003; AHRN.com directly connects ley Housing Services Office’s website, contact the Fort Ri-
and art specialist, from 1991 service members with local job to promote the site to all ley Housing Services Office at
to 2001. property managers via the local stakeholders to ensure it 800-643-8991, Ext. 1, or 785-
Prior to coming to Fort Ri- Internet, often facilitating a builds momentum and syn- 239-3525, Ext. 1, or visit the
ley, Tully was an art specialist door-to-door move that saves ergy. website at www.ahrn.com to
at several other installations, time, expenses and headaches. The Fort Riley Housing list a property or search for one.
including the military district
of Washington, from 1988 to
1991; Giessen Military Com-
munity, Germany, from 1984
Shandi Pase | POST
Steve Tully, director of DFMWR, left, talks with col-
STACKING
to 1988; and Fort Campbell, leagues during his retirement reception Nov. 30 at the
Ky., from 1981 to 1984. Warrior Zone on Custer Hill. Tully retired with 30 years
In his 30 years of experi- working for various DFMWR organizations.
ence, Tully said he has enjoyed kids’ faces every day,” he said. Army.
“the satisfaction of seeing suc- The Ceremony of Remem- Tully describes his time at
cessful Family and MWR pro- brance also is one of the events Fort Riley as a privilege.
grams delivered to our com- Tully said he has enjoyed while “It’s been a privilege for me
munity and the friendships at Fort Riley. to work as director of DFM-
that come from working with “There have been so many WR during one of the most
great professional Soldiers and great Fort Riley events over the dynamic times in Fort Riley’s
Army civilians.” years, it’s hard to pick a favor- history,” he said.
His favorite memory, he ite,” he said. Over the past five years,
said, was working with his staff A couple of the many events Fort Riley has opened five new
to create the Fort Riley Cer- at Fort Riley throughout the child development centers, the
emony of Remembrance. years that stand out for Tully, first Warrior Zone in the Army,
“It is the finest tribute to he said, are the 2008 Month of the Resiliency Campus, Soldier
the children of fallen Soldiers the Military Child Celebration and Family Assistance Center
in the Army. I keep a photo- with the Ceremony of Remem- and the Fort Riley Marina at
graph of the first ceremony in brance and the grand opening
my office and look at those of the first Warrior Zone in the See TULLY, page 11 Sgt. Keven Parry | CAB
A Soldier with the Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, directs a
vehicle up the loading ramp as part of rail load training Nov. 29 at Camp Fun-
ston, Fort Riley. CAB Soldiers were taught how to properly load vehicles onto
railroad cars, as well as how to effectively stack equipment onto shipping pal-
lets for air transport during the training.
FES names Kozak top employee
for fourth quarter, Hall for third
By Shandi Pase he had no intention of being you,” he said. “My question is,
1ST INF. DIV. POST a full-time firefighter. Instead, ‘Why doesn’t everybody want
he was attending Kansas State to be a firefighter?’”
Jamez Kozak was re- University with plans of going In his short time at Fort Ri-
cently named the Fort Riley to law school. ley, Kozak said he has seen that
Fire and Emergency Services “Some of my fellow vol- the fire department “is a pro-
Employee of the Quarter for unteer firefighters were apply- fessional and well run depart-
the fourth quarter. ing here and suggested that ment filled with great people,
Kozak, a Norwood, I should ‘throw my name in but just like anything else, it
Mass., native, was chosen the hat,’ too,” Kozak said. “I can always use some improv-
Amanda Kim Stairett | 1ST INF. DIV. for his work with the de- did not think I would be of- ing.”
Sgt. Holly M. Chestnut, Co. C, STB, 4th IBCT; Sgt. Christopher D. Hartley, Btry. A, 2nd partment’s radio program, fered the job, but I went for “If it didn’t, I wouldn’t feel
Bn., 32nd FA Regt. 4th IBCT; Staff Sgt. Christopher A. Reyes, Co. B, STB, 4th IBCT; in which he organized the it anyway. Accepting the job the need to work so hard to
Sgt. Cleet M. Anderson, Btry. B, 1st Bn., 7th FA Regt., 2nd HBCT; Sgt. Joshua J. Bell, accountability and mainte- was easy. I already knew I loved make change, and I would have
Btry. B, 1st Bn., 7th FA Regt., 2nd HBCT; Staff Sgt. Jeremy A. Stafford, Headquarters nance program, potentially firefighting. Now, I had the never received this award,” he
Battery, 1st Bn., 7th FA Regt., 2nd HBCT; and Staff Sgt. Health D. Wells, Co. D, 1st Bn., saving the department about opportunity to do it profes- said.
18th Inf. Regt., 2nd HBCT, stand at attention Dec. 1 at the 1st Inf. Div. headquarters $27,000. sionally.” Ryan Hall was the FES Em-
after being presented with medals and certificates marking their induction into the Now a Manhattan resi- Kozak has been a volunteer ployee of the Month for the
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. dent, Kozak has worked firefighter off and on since third quarter.
CHRISTMAS TREES
at Fort Riley since Aug. 2, 1999.
12 Fort Riley NCOs get inducted
2010, following six years “Firefighting is an opportu-
Best Selection in Town
stationed here in the Army. nity to help people, protect the
Prior to his Army service, community and play with big
Wreaths • Tree Stands • Garland
Kozak served in the U.S. expensive toys, while working
to Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Marine Corps, stationed at
Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point, N.C., from
as a Family with those around
MANHATTAN
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1998 to 2002.
By Amanda Kim Stairrett portant” accomplishment in questions about leadership, After completing his
1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS her daughter’s Army career. training, real-world events and Optimist Park
military service, Kozak said
Twelve Fort Riley non- the club’s namesake, Audie 317 Plymate Lane
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see her inducted into the Ser-
geant Audie Murphy Club at
JC
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try Division headquarters.
Those interested in joining
for enlistment by the Marines
and Air Force in the early
1940s, is regarded as the great-
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4. 4 | DECEMBER 9, 2011 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE
Fort Riley reports 1st case of flu
FACES OF IACH
Irwin Army Community Hospital’s goals are
to provide health care for warriors, military
Families and retirees; support the
IACH PUBLIC HEALTH es many cases of influenza year- If diagnosed early enough nia, need to be treated. deployment of medically ready forces; and
ly. Last year, the most prevalent – within 72 hours of symp- To prevent the flu, benefi- remain agile to meet diverse requirements.
strain was the H3N2 strain. tom onset – certain antiviral ciaries may visit their primary One IACH employee who assists in
A case of influenza type A
accomplishing that mission is spotlighted
was reported recently on post “We are fortunate that the medicines may be helpful, es- care clinic from 3 p.m. to 5:30 each week.
in a child. Unfortunately, the strains of influenza identified pecially in the older and very p.m., Monday through Friday,
patient was not immunized thus far in the Army are covered young population or those with to receive a flu vaccine. Mary
MARY VANDER POL Vander Pol
against influenza. The report by this year’s vaccine,” said Lt. chronic health issues. Other- Public Health officials LEAD CLINIC NURSE/GENERAL
was confirmed by Fort Riley Col. (Dr.) Paul Benne, chief, wise treatment is generally sup- strongly encourage vaccination, SURGERY
Public Health from a patient Fort Riley’s Public Health. portive in nature. Make sure to particularly ahead of holiday Hometown: Manhattan, Kan.
treated at the Irwin Army Com- Signs and symptoms of control fever and muscle aches, gatherings and travel. Start date at IACH: June 1987
munity Hospital. influenza include fever, head- ensure adequate hydration, rest For other vaccination events
The flu season is in full aches, muscle aches, cough and and possibly isolation. Compli- and opportunities, call the post Years in area of specialty: 15 years
swing and Fort Riley experienc- sore throat. cating illnesses, like pneumo- flu hotline at 785-240-4358. What do you like most about
working for IACH? “The diversity of
staff and patients, both military and
HOLIDAY SAFETY civilian.”
What should patients know about you? “The
Make sure Christmas toys are safe before buying patients can trust what I say.”
How are you dedicated to wellness and inspiring
trust? “I love taking care of patients and their
Families. I work especially close with breast
By Lisa J. Young which can lead to injury. If suddenly inhaled, they can edges. cancer patients.”
U.S. ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH Keep in mind these tips cause suffocation. • Ensure tips of arrows and
COMMAND when shopping for holiday • Read the instructions darts are blunt, made of soft
toys: before buying a toy. Look for rubber or plastic, and securely
T IRWINFORMATION
his season, choose toys • Think big when choosing labels that give age recommen- fastened to the shaft.
that will make the holi- toys. All toy parts should be dations and use that informa- • Reserve hobby kits, like
day season a safe one. larger than the child’s mouth tion as a guide. chemistry sets, for a child
Toys should be a source of fun to prevent choking and other • Parents should hold older than 12. Provide proper “I need to have my doc- the medications they need
and learning for children. Too injuries. noisemaking toys next to their supervision for children ages tor refill my prescription, refilled and how much of a
often toys with poor design, • Never give any toy with own ear to determine whether 12 to 15. but can’t get an appoint- supply they have left before
toys that are too old for a small parts to a child under it will be too loud for a young For information on recent ment before I run out of their supply runs out. Be
child or a toy in bad repair 3, and keep small parts away child. recalls and product safety medication. How can I get sure to verify with the pro-
can lead to serious, even fatal from older children who still • Look for sturdy toy con- news, visit the U.S. Consumer my refill without an ap- vider what pharmacy they
injuries. When choosing a toy, put toys in their mouths. struction. The eyes, nose and Product Safety Commission at pointment?” are sending the prescription
make sure to match the toy to • Make sure small parts of other small parts on soft toys www.cpsc.gov/ or the Ameri- to. Telephone consultations
the child’s abilities. A toy that larger toys cannot break off. and stuffed animals should be can Academy of Pediatrics at Patients who need their will be answered within 72
is too advanced or too simple • Keep deflated or broken securely fastened. aapnews.aappublications.org/ doctor to refill a prescrip- hours in the order they are
for a child may be misused, balloons away from children. • Avoid toys with sharp cgi/collection/health_alerts. tion and cannot get an received. The prescription
appointment before their will be available within 48
medication runs out or hours.
those who don’t want to When picking up your
Triwest beneficiaries help support take up an appointment
for a refill question can call
their primary care clinic
and ask for a telephone
medications, make sure to
select the “new prescrip-
tion” button to receive the
correct ticket. Although the
military Families by going paperless consultation with their
physician.
When patients call their
physician, they need to be
medication is a refill of an
existing medication, it is
considered a new prescrip-
tion. Special order prescrip-
TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE care, while at the same time ways: ily members and survivors when sure to know their physi- tions can only be picked up
boosting morale and well-being • Armed Services YMCA – in need. cian’s name, the name of at the hospital’s pharmacy.
PHOENIX – Tricare West for military families,” said Tri- Funds will assist Junior Enlisted • Army Homefront Fund –
Region beneficiaries can make West President and CEO David Air Force Families across the Helps wounded soldiers return If you have a question for IrwINformation, send it to
managing their health care easier J. McIntyre Jr. “As part of our West Region by providing ac- to duty or transition successfully IACHInformation@amedd.army.mil or call 785-239-8414.
and support military families at ‘Mission to Serve’ military Fami- cess to youth development and back to civilian life by providing
the same time – just by choosing lies, we constantly look at inno- education, Family strengthen- emergency assistance with rent/
paperless options as part of Tri-
West Healthcare Alliance’s “Go
vative ways to improve customer
service, including connecting
ing, and health and well-being
programs.
mortgage, utilities, home repair,
food, child care and critical baby Get Results
Green and Give” campaign.
Beginning Dec. 7, when Tri-
our beneficiaries with a conve-
nient and secure way of manag-
• Coast Guard Foundation –
Dedicated to enhancing the lives
items, vehicle repair, moving as-
sistance and health care
without
care beneficiaries “Go Green” ing their healthcare needs online of the brave men and women of
with TriWest and opt in to re-
ceive secure, electronic health-
or from their mobile phones.” the Coast Guard, who enforce
maritime law, protect our home-
IT’S EASY TO “GO
GREEN AND GIVE”
BReAKING
care statements via email or text,
TriWest donates $5 to one of
four military support organiza-
SUPPORTING MILITARY
ORGANIZATIONS,
FAMILIES
land and preserve the environ-
ment, through providing educa-
tion, support and relief for Coast
Tricare West Region benefi-
ciaries must be registered users
tHe
BANK
Pictures speak a thousand words,
tions of their choice. Guard Families. of www.TriWest.com to partici- and carefully selected images can
The inaugural “Go Green
and Give” campaign helped net
Beneficiaries who go paper-
less with TriWest will support
• Navy-Marine Corps Relief
Society – Provides financial, ed-
pate. Start an account and then
choose to get paperless Tricare HOUSE FILL AD maximize the effectiveness of
your ad and the value of
military charities $85,000 in these four military charities, ucational and other assistance to communications, such as refer- your advertising dollar.
contributions from TriWest. which help active-duty service active-duty, retired and reserve rals and authorizations, claims, At The Daily Union, we have access
“It has long been TriWest’s members, veterans, retirees and members of the Navy and Ma- explanation of coverage and en- to thousands of stock photography
mission to provide quality health their Families in a number of rine Corps, as well as their Fam- rollment fee statements. images and professionally illustrated
artwork at no extra cost to the
The Daily Union. advertiser.
Tricare Young Adult Prime Option available Jan. 1 222 W. 6Th STreeT When you place an ad with us, be
sure to ask about images from
785.762.5000 Metro Newspaper Services and
TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY In addition to TYA Prime, of three months of premiums at Prime coverage begins Feb. 1, MultiAdBuilder.
young adult dependents also a Tricare Service Center or send 2012.
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – may be eligible for TYA Stan- them by mail or fax to their re- Dependent eligibility for
The Tricare Young Adult, or dard, which has been available gional health care contractor. TRICARE previously ended at
TYA, Prime option was avail- since May 2011. With monthly Once the initial payment is age 21, or age 23 for full-time
able for purchase beginning premiums of $186, Standard of- made, monthly premiums must students. Similar to provisions
Dec. 1, with coverage begin- fers eligible dependents the flex- be paid in advance through au- in the 2010 Patient Protection
ning Jan. 1, 2012. TYA Prime ibility to see Tricare-authorized tomated electronic payment. and Affordable Care Act, TYA
will offer young adult beneficia- network and non-network pro- TYA Prime enrollment will offers eligible young adults up
ries Tricare Prime coverage for viders of their choice, wherever follow the Tricare Prime “20th to age 26 the option to con-
monthly premiums of $201. they live or travel. The Standard of the month rule.” As long as tinue TRICARE Standard or
To purchase TYA Prime, de- monthly premium is dropping the TYA enrollment application Prime coverage, as long as their
pendents must be under age 26, to $176 on Jan. 1, 2012. is received by the 20th of the sponsor is still eligible for TRI-
unmarried and not eligible for Complete information and month, coverage can begin on CARE. Unlike employer spon-
their own employer-sponsored application forms are available the first day of the next month. sored health plans, TYA is avail-
health care coverage. at www.tricare.mil/tya. Spon- For example, if an applicant able only to unmarried young
TYA Prime is a managed sors and their adult dependents wants TYA Prime to start Jan adult dependents.
health care option with low are encouraged to explore both 1, 2012, the application and To receive e-alerts on TYA
out-of-pocket costs. Care is de- commercial and military health initial three-month payment and other Tricare news, sign
livered through military clinics care plan options and costs must be received by Dec. 20. If up at www.tricare.mil/subscrip-
and hospitals and the Tricare when choosing a plan that best it’s received after Dec. 20, TYA tions.
network of civilian providers. meets their needs.
Uniformed services dependents Young adults considering
may qualify to purchase TYA TYA should determine if they
Prime if they live in a designat- are eligible before completing
ed Prime Service Area and their and sending in an application.
sponsor’s status makes them eli- Eligible dependents may drop
gible for Prime coverage. off the application and payment
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