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1. HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE
THE
1ST INFANTRY DIVISION POST
 1DivPost.com FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012 Vol. 4, No. 9 
FORT RILEY, KAN.
IN BRIEF
Leading the way
Correction: In the March 2
issue of the 1st Infantry Divi-
sion Post in Riley Roundtable
on page 5, the question, “What
positive changes have you noticed
in traffic flow at the Henry Gate
Access Control Point since Fort
Riley changed regulations to no
incoming traffic between 5 and 7
a.m.?” The question should have
read outgoing traffic between 5
and 7 a.m.
For traffic updates, please see
the Traffic Report on page 2 or
visit www.riley.army.mil and click
on “Advisories.”
Remember to “spring for-
ward” – Daylight Savings Time
begins at 2 a.m. March 11.
Fort Riley Fire and Emergency
Services would like to remind all
that smoke detector and carbon
monoxide detector batteries need
to be changed twice a year. So
when you change your clock’s
time, remember to change batter-
ies, too. Once you have changed
Amanda Kim Stairrett | 1ST INF. DIV.
the batteries, be sure to test the
Mark Desmet, Fort Riley’s Warrior Zone business manager, left, gives Gen. David M. Rodriguez, FORSCOM commander, right, a
detectors.
tour of the Warrior Zone March 1. Rodriguez was at Fort Riley as part of a visit to meet with 1st Inf. Div. leaders.
Heading to Aggieville for
drinks? Get home to Fort Riley
safely with The Riley Ride. This
service is open for all DoD ID
FORSCOM senior leaders visit post to meet Soldiers, tour
cardholders and runs Friday and Gen. David M. By Amanda Kim Stairrett
Saturday evenings. For more infor- Rodriguez, and Mollie Miller
mation, call 785-239-5614. FORSCOM com- 1ST INF. DIV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS
mander, left,
The Fort Riley Commissary presents Staff U.S. Army Forces Command’s
will mark the completion of a Sgt. Joshua Bell, top general visited Fort Riley a little
massive renovation and addi- gunnery ser- more than a month ago. Gen. David
tion project with a six-day grand geant, 1st Bn., M. Rodriguez came back March 1,
reopening celebration, beginning 7th FA Regt., and this time he brought guests.
March 13. The event will kick off right, two Purple Rodriguez; his wife, Ginny;
with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Hearts and an Command Sgt. Maj. Darrin J.
9 a.m., and the store will open im- Army Commen- Bohn, FORSCOM’s senior non-
mediately following. There will be dation with Valor commissioned officer; and Bohn’s
no early bird shopping March 13. March 1 at the wife, Rochelle, were among the of-
Grand reopening prices will Warrior Zone. ficials who traveled from Fort Bragg,
run from March 13 to 18, or N.C., to Kansas last week. Rodri-
while supplies of promotionally Amanda Kim guez and Bohn met with their Fort
priced items last. Stairrett
1ST INF. DIV. See RODRIGUEZ, page 10
The Fort Riley Tax Center
is open in Building 7034 at the
corner of Normandy and Bullard ‘DRAGON’ BRIGADE TRAINS AT NTC
Street to prepare 2009, 2010 and
2011 federal tax returns. The tax Soldiers with
center will also prepare state tax Co. D, 1st Bn.,
returns as a courtesy when com- 28th Inf. Regt.
pleting your federal return. train on the art
Hours of operation are 9 a.m. of patrolling
to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday Feb. 14 during
and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. their month-
Walk-ins appointments are long rotation to
welcome, but appointments are NTC, Fort Irwin,
encouraged. You can make an ap- Calif., which the
pointment either in person or by unit recently
calling 785-239-1040. Appoint- completed.
ments will be available Monday
through Friday only. Saturdays are
strictly walk-in days.
Sgt. Gene A. Arnold | 4TH IBCT Staff Sgt. Tiffany
Senior leadership with the 4th IBCT, in conjunction with the ANA, Monnett
Applications for the Our
4TH IBCT
Family for Families First Afghan national police and interpreter role players, conduct a
Foundation’s 2012 Educational combined arms rehearsal to pull together loose ends of an
Grant are now available at www. operation to eliminate enemy forces from key regions to help
ourfamilyfoundation.org. stimulate economic growth and re-enforce security at FOB Mar-
Grants applications are due
May 17 and are given in amounts
jon Feb. 18 at NTC, Fort Irwin, Calif.
‘Dragons’ wrap up NTC
up to $5,000 for the spouse of an
active-duty service member.
For more information, visit
‘Dragons’ fine tune unit’s rotation, prepare to deploy
www.ourfamilyfoundation.org.
The Tricare Service Center
battle rhythm while at NTC By Sgt. Scott Lamberson
4TH IBCT PUBLIC AFFAIRS
tion was used to train and prepare Sol-
diers and leaders for their upcoming
will operate under new hours. By Sgt. Gene A. Arnold the observer controllers with the Na- deployment to Afghanistan.
The center will be open from 7:30 4TH IBCT PUBLIC AFFAIRS tional Training Center, Fort Irwin, FORT IRWIN, Calif. – During the Once Soldiers touched ground in
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Calif., as they trained for their dual “Dragon” Brigade’s rotation to the Na- California, the gears were in motion,
Friday. For more information, call FORT IRWIN, Calif. – Soldiers combat and assisting-the-force roles tional Training Center at Fort Irwin, whether drawing vehicles and equip-
785-239-7000 with the 4th Infantry Brigade Com- before deploying this year. Calif., Soldiers and leaders with the ment from the rail yard or conducting
SAFETY HOLIDAY bat Team, 1st Infantry Division, also From Feb. 11 through 24, ev- 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, training, which would prepare them
known as the “Dragon” Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, put their com-
As of Thursday, March 9, used the informational tools from See NTC, page 8 bat proficiency to the test. The rota- See NTC WRAP-UP, page 10
079 KANSAS ARMED FORCES APPRECIATION DAY
Members of the 1st Infantry Division’s
days have passed since the Commanding General’s Mounted Color
last vehicular fatality on Fort Guard stand next to Kansas Gov. Sam
Riley. With 32 more, the post Brownback, second from right, and Brig.
will celebrate with a safety Gen. Paul Funk, 1st Inf. Div. deputy com-
holiday to take place at each manding general for maneuver, right,
unit’s discretion. March 1 at the bottom of the Kansas State
Capitol building’s south stairs in Topeka.
The CGMCG visited the capitol as part of
Kansas Armed Forces Appreciation Day
The next USAG Resilience activities.
Day Off will be:
Mollie Miller
MARCH 1ST INF. DIV.
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2. 2 | MARCH 9, 2012 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE
Training shows areas post can improve energy conservation
By Pamela Redford have already been gone, such SEA provided the following faucets
1ST INFANTRY DIVISION POST as T-12 fluorescent fixtures, snapshot of potential estimated • Lighting upgrade im-
incandescent light bulbs, high- annual savings in its findings: provements in fixtures, spac-
Fort Riley is a little better pressure sodium fixtures and • Placing Building 580’s ing, number and type of lamps
than average when compared high-flow commodes and uri- outer parking lot lights back During the training session,
to other garrisons, but there is nals. on the EMCS schedule would Parkhurst said Fort Riley is
always room for improvement But according to Parkhurst, save about 67,000 kilowatts an “officially not on the naughty
when it comes to reducing the post’s real energy conserva- hour and more than $2,600 list” with IMCOM, and the
energy and water usage, ac- tion issue “isn’t so much about annually assessment was “good, but we
cording to Lyman Parkhurst, the equipment as it is how Fort • Repairing the No. 8632 can do better.”
associate, Sain Engineering As- Riley is operating it.” company operations facility The event was intended to
sociates Inc. Buildings with local con- equipment room light switch increase public awareness and
That was the theme of the trol are frequently outside that is currently stuck “on” will provide reminders of conser-
March 1 Energy Awareness prescribed temperature ranges save 39,000 kwh and $1,500 vation opportunities. With
Training at Patton Hall, fol- or operating schedules, SEA annually 14,000 square feet of build-
lowing a three-day Energy found. • Eliminating a 300-watt ings, Fort Riley needs the sup-
Awareness and Conservation Parkhurst also pointed out incandescent lamp that is on port of Army military, civilian
Assessment at Fort Riley fund- unnecessary daytime lighting each work day will save $89 and contractor personnel to
ed by the Installation Manage- at Fort Riley is triggered often annually, or if left on in a me- maximize energy conservation,
ment Command. by photo-sensor failures and chanical room, the annual sav- Parkhurst said.
A team of energy special- nighttime exterior lighting is ings are $215 annually. The training was open to
ists from SEA partnered with not evenly distributed. In its executive summary all Fort Riley personnel. At-
the Directorate of Public Newer buildings seem to to Fort Riley Garrison Com- tendees included major ten-
Works’ Energy Office to con- be over-lit, he said, while older mander William J. Clark, SEA ant command representatives,
duct inspections of 15 build- buildings are widely variable, recommended a number of building custodians, facility re-
ings – about 5 percent of the with some having low-lighting low-cost and no-cost items, as pair and upkeep coordinators,
structures on post – “to iden- levels and some having every well as the following sugges- DPW operations and mainte-
tify potential low-cost/no-cost interior and exterior light on. tions: nance and others involved with
energy and water-saving op- The good news is most • Changing over to hot maintenance or repair of facili-
portunities, promote energy of these problems are easily water systems from remaining ties, engineering, planning and
awareness and assist garrisons solved, he said. By more effi- steam systems others involved with facility
in reducing energy costs, while ciently utilizing the Emergen- • Relocation of air com- planning, design or construc-
maintaining the quality of life cy Management Control Sys- pressors from mechanical tion and Family housing and
for Army and civilian person- tem, timers and dimmers and rooms and shutting them off barracks management. Pamela Redford | POST
nel,” according to a Feb. 15 spacing out fixtures or simply at night to increase efficiency For more information Lyman Parkhurst, associate, Sain Engineering Associ-
ates Inc., makes known the results of a three-day
DPW press release. turning off the lights in some and reduce moisture about Fort Riley’s sustain- Energy Awareness and Conservation Assessment dur-
Parkhurst of Arvada, Colo., areas, Parkhurst said thousands • Replacing high-flow fix- ability vision, visit http:// ing a training session March 1 at Patton Hall. The edu-
said he did find things dur- of dollars could be saved annu- tures with low-flow shower- r i l e y. a r m y. m i l / Un i t Pa g e . cational session reviewed SEA’s assessment and
ing the inspection that should ally. heads, commodes, urinals and aspx?unit=Sustainability. focused on how to maximizing energy conservation.
WEST POINT FOUNDERS DAY DINNER
Mollie Miller | 1ST INF. DIV.
GET SET Training
Empowering the user with valuable IT skills
Uniforms worn by U.S. Military Academy at West Point cadets line the walls
during the academy’s Founders Day Dinner March 3 in Manhattan. The dinner 1 to 1:45 p.m. | March 7, March 21, April 4 and April 18
welcomed dozens of alumni of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Bldg. 200, Patton Hall Auditorium
honored the founding of the academy, which was March 16, 1802. Guest
speakers for the evening event included Maj. Gen. William Mayville, 1st Infan- For more information, email usarmy.riley.106-sig-bde.mbx.nec-ia@mail.mil
try Division and Fort Riley commanding general and class of 1982; retired Lt.
Col. Dennis Bruzina, class of 1958; and 2nd Lt. Casey Tuggle, class of 2011.
TRAFFIC REPORT
CLOSURES from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Monday through Friday,
Estes Access Control and will be closed on
Point is closed for federal holidays.
about 12 to 18 months
for major construction. ACP HOURS OF
Traffic will be re-routed OPERATION
to Four Corners on
Vinton School Road. The Directorate of
Rifle Range Access Emergency Services
Control Point is open would like to bring
from 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.attention to the
and from 3:30 p.m. to 8 available access control
p.m., Monday through points for normal and
Friday, to facilitate federal holiday hours.
Estes ACP closure. Four Corners/Ogden/
Trooper/Henry: 24/7
Henry Access Control Rifle Range: 5 a.m. to
Point is a one-way 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 to 8
entrance from 5 a.m. to p.m., Monday to Friday,
7 a.m. closed on federal
holidays
Beginning March 19, the Estes: Closed
12th Street Access 12th Street: 5 a.m. to 7
Control Point will p.m., Monday to Friday
function as a 24-hour Grant: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
operational gate, with Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.
inbound traffic only to 5 p.m. Saturdays,
from 5 to 7 a.m. The closed Sundays and on
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Soldiers share field experience with K-State UAS students
K-STATE MEDIA RELATIONS “Do your Capt. Joshua
Krause, battal-
SALINA, Kan. – Three homework and ion intelligence
officer, 1st Bn.,
members of the 1st Battalion,
7th Field Artillery Regiment, prepare for each 7th FA Regt.,
shows off the
2nd Heavy Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division,
flight. We were com- Raven during a
presentation
spoke to Kansas State Univer- municating at least Feb. 28 at
sity Salina’s Introduction to Un-
manned Aircraft Vehicles class 12 hours in advance K-State Salina.
about their work with the Ra- of the launch when
ven unmanned aircraft platform K-STATE MEDIA
Feb. 28. possible.” RELATIONS
Capt. Joshua Krause, bat-
SGT. JASON ARMSTRONG
talion intelligence officer; Sgt. 1ST BN., 7TH FA REGT.,
Jason Armstrong, battalion 1ST HBCT - UAV OPERATOR
UAV operator; and Sgt. Timo-
thy Stetch, battalion intelligence weighs less than 15 points and
analyst, were half of a team that allows its operators to see what
flew a Raven during a recent the enemy doesn’t want them to
yearlong deployment to Iraq. see, according to Krause.
The team’s mission was to In addition to explaining
advise, train and assist Iraqi po- the platform and its use in the
lice in securing an area southeast military, the Soldiers gave advice
of Baghdad with a population about working in the UAS in-
of 300,000, which would take dustry that applies to the civilian
about six hours to travel on the world as well. which evaluates existing UAS
ground. The team was able to “If you’re the pilot, make technology and platforms for
launch the Raven in less than sure you communicate with their suitability in disaster re-
five minutes to determine po- your mission controller about sponse scenarios and trains op-
tential threats, and it was used what you’ll be looking for, what erators and maintainers.
mainly for force protection re- kind of sensors you need, what The UAS Program Of-
connaissance. altitude you’ll be at,” Stetch said. fice collaborates with military
It was used to monitor traffic Armstrong reminded the stu- organizations and the private
and check for roadside bombs. dents to be prepared. sector to focus on developing
An onboard infrared camera “Do your homework and unmanned flight in the nation’s
helped identify possible threats. prepare for each flight. We were airspace and training pilots and
The unmanned aircraft also was communicating at least 12 hours operators of UAS’.
useful for patrolling, which al- in advance of the launch when K-State also establishes cri-
lowed Soldiers more time to rest possible,” Armstrong said. teria for UAS flight operations,
and helped prevent setting a pat- Students in the class are plan- including activity at the Smoky
tern that would make the base ning careers that range from mil- Hill Weapons Range and even-
vulnerable to an enemy attack. itary contractors to police force tually at the Herington UAS
The Raven is small enough work. flight facility. The university’s
to be transported in a backpack K-State Salina offers a bach- program office establishes poli-
and weighs about four pounds, elor’s degree in unmanned air- cies and procedures to enable
with a maximum loiter time of craft systems and is home to both military and civilian orga- K-STATE MEDIA RELATIONS
90 minutes. the Unmanned Aircraft Systems nizations to fly and test at the Students in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems class gather around the Raven Feb. 28
The entire equipment system Technology Evaluation Center, area facilities. at K-State Salina.
Capt. Ronald R.
Nehring, right,
FES, greets
friends and
Family during
his retirement
ceremony Feb.
29 at Station 5,
Camp Forsyth.
Nehring retired
from FES after
nearly 23 years
of service.
Pamela Redford
POST
Nehring retires after nearly 23 years
FORT RILEY MUSEUMS
Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware poses for a portrait used in a
1968 issue of Danger Forward magazine.
By Pamela Redford
1ST INF. DIV. POST
after the death of a little girl at
Camp Forsyth from smoke inha-
lation about five years ago.
Former ‘BRO’ CG leaves
Capt. Ronald R. Nehring,
Fort Riley Fire and Emergency
Services, Directorate of Emer-
While the times have
changed, Nehring said, what he
loves about the job has not.
legacy at post, Army
gency Services, retired from ser- “It’s the guys – especially ones The following is the first in a ‘BIG RED ONE’ VIETNAM
vice with the Fort Riley Fire De- that are retired already. I’m old series of regularly appearing ar- COMMANDING GENERALS
partment after nearly 23 years of school,” he laughed. ticles to chronicle aspects of Fort
service during a Feb. 29 ceremo- Nehring’s wife, Kelly; daugh- Riley’s history. » Maj. Gen. Jonathan O.
ny at Station 5, Camp Forsyth. ter, Chelsey; son, Nathan; moth- Seaman
Nehring’s first day on the job er, father, mother-in-law and a By Melony Gabbert » Maj. Gen. William E.
was June 1, 1989, which Neh- neighbor joined him at the Fam- 1ST INF. DIV. POST DePuy
ring said was a date with destiny ily’s table for lunch. His eldest » Maj. Gen. John H. Hay
he thanked retired Capt. Bob son, Zachary, is studying in Fin- » Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware
Although Maj. Gen. Keith » Maj. Gen. Orwin C.
Muhlig for. Muhlig retired April land, but joined in via Skype for L. Ware was a Medal of Honor Talbott
1, 1989, making room for a new the ceremony. recipient in World War II and » Maj. Gen. Albert E.
position with the fire depart- After the meal, FES staff took a 1st Infantry Division com- Millroy
ment. turns sharing sentimental memo- manding general at the time
Nehring was serving on the ries and funny stories. Nehring’s of his death Sept. 13, 1968, he
volunteer fire department in wife was presented with 22 red had never visited Fort Riley. um director, adding King even
Wamego when Chris Trudo, re- roses in honor of Nehring’s years At Fort Riley, Ware El- had his own bed.
tired assistant chief of operations, of service, and his children were ementary School and the Maj. Ware’s death gave him the
knocked on the door to recruit given commemorative plaques Gen. Keith L. Ware Parade distinction of being the high-
him for the job. Nehring’s father engraved with the FES logo and Pamela Redford | POST
Capt. Ronald R. Nehring, FES takes one last ride in Field, in front of Building 500 est-ranking Army officer to
said to “leave him alone; he had a their father’s name. Nehring also on Main Post, are named after perish in Vietnam.
Engine 5 at Station 5, Camp Forsyth, after his Feb. 29
business he wanted him to run,” received numerous gifts and retirement ceremony. Ware, but Ware was killed by Drafted in July 1941, Ware
Trudo said, chuckling that “it all cards. a rocket-propelled grenade hit- also became the first draftee to
worked out OK.” A slideshow of photos HONORING NEHRING ting his UH-1 Huey helicop- be promoted to general officer.
“I can tell some stories,” Neh- brought many to tears, between ter in Vietnam after assuming Ware had a distinguished
ring began, recalling the first laughter, set to Alan Jackson’s command, but before leaving war career, Smith said.
week on the job when he took “Remember When.” “We worked together for over 20 years … I’m really going the war for Kansas. “He always wanted to be
a brush truck up to the old hos- Thanking his FES “Family” to miss Ron. He is very Family oriented, very caring and The helicopter had been up front where the action was,”
pital landfill to help extinguish a for its tribute, Nehring told the a very loyal friend. We just grew up together out here – flying low near the Cambodi- he said. “He was involved in a
fire that had flames every color of crowd it wasn’t just his day. an border in order for Ware to lot of search-and-destroy mis-
the rainbow. “Family has always been im-
spent more time together than my brother and sister did.
obtain a first-hand observation sions.”
Since 1989, the technol- portant, and I hope it is for you We met in 1991 and became friends during a six-month of the offensive operation in During his career, he served
ogy and safety equipment has guys, too. Not just this Family, tour at Station 3.” progress and better command in North Africa, Sicily, Italy,
evolved, he said. Whereas there but all of you. That’s what this his troops against about 1,500 France, Germany and Viet-
was only one computer with a is all about,” he said. “This may JOHN WERY | BATTALION 1 CHIEF, FES
North Vietnamese. Three nam.
database to enter runs in the early be my day, but it’s our day, too. command staff members and It was for his actions in
1990s, now every firefighter has I thank you from the bottom of “Today means a lot. He spent 22 years working here. I four helicopter crew members France Dec. 26, 1944, that
his own computer, Nehring said. my heart.” worked under him when I first started, and I’ve known also were on board. There were Ware received the Medal of
There used to be just two Nehring and his wife – also him more than 10 years. He’s a good person – has a no survivors. Honor. Ware, then a lieuten-
portable radios per truck, but his high school sweetheart – will The helicopter carrying ant colonel, went alone on a
now everyone is issued their own enjoy retirement on their farm good heart.” Ware and the others also had close-reconnaissance mission
radio, he explained. The depart- in Wamego, Kelly said. Nehring CAPT. BRIAN GOOD | STATION FIVE, FES another then-famous passen- to determine the exact loca-
ment has grown too, he said, Family Farms sells farm fresh ger aboard – King, Ware’s ev- tion of German positions on
adding Fort Riley has five sta- milk, free-range brown eggs and er-present great white German a heavily fortified hilltop that
tions today, instead of the three artisan cheese.
“He’s one of the boys. He’s a brother to me. Some of the
shepherd. had been causing casualties to
Nehring first started out with. In November, all the retirees guys you never got along with, but they’re still brothers King, a long-range recon- American forces.
Nehring credits the new sta- will come back together for the and always had each other’s back. Nobody goes in and naissance trained dog, went Ware deliberately drew fire
tion at Forsyth with enabling the FES annual reunion, a tradition loses their life without the other one coming after him. everywhere with Ware once to locate the Germans. Two
fire department to cut down on Nehring said he is looking for- Ware received him as a gift hours later, he returned to his
response time, an improvement ward to joining from the other That’s the way it’s always been. It’s a hell of a profession.”
from patrol members, said
he said was absolutely necessary side. CAPT. BOB MUHLIG | RETIRED FES Bob Smith, Fort Riley muse- See WARE, page 8

4. 4 | MARCH 9, 2012 HOME OF THE BIG RED ONE
IACH receives new bone density machine FACES OF IACH
Irwin Army Community Hospital’s goals are
to provide health care for warriors, military
Families and retirees; support the
By Katherine Rosario Connie Wade deployment of medically ready forces; and
IACH PUBLIC AFFAIRS lays, left, on the remain agile to meet diverse requirements.
table to demon- One IACH employee who assists in
Irwin Army Community strate how the accomplishing that mission is spotlighted
Hospital recently received a new bone den- each week.
new bone density machine that sity machine at Spc.
offers lower doses of radiation IACH works SPC. CHASITY YOUNG Young
per screening and measures os- ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST;
while Jennifer CURRENT IACH COMMAND SERGEANT
teoporosis progression. Newell, right, MAJOR/COMMANDER DRIVER
Before the machine was sets up the
available, patients received a Hometown: Killeen, Texas
machine for a
CT scan of their spine only, screening. Start date at IACH: June 2010
and providers were not able to Years in area of specialty: Two
look at their hips or arms for What do you like most about
osteoporosis progression,” said Katherine Rosario working for IACH?: “The employees
Connie Wade, radiologic tech- IACH and Soldiers here seem to desire a
nologist, IACH. mutual respect and treat others as they would
“Now we can take pictures want to be treated.”
of the lower spine and a hip or and allow patients to work out technologist, IACH. tient feel claustrophobic, Wade What should patients know about you?: “I am
wrist to look further into what a plan with their health care The clinic can perform up said. always willing to help, so if you see me in the hall,
may be causing the patient provider. to 15 screenings a week and “We don’t even require you and you’re in distress, ask for help.”
pain,” she said. The machine also can track anyone can be referred by their to undress and change into a How are you dedicated to wellness and inspiring
The test also is more nu- a patient’s bone density prog- primary care provider. hospital gown for the screen- trust? “I am dedicated to wellness and inspiring
merically accurate for the pro- ress over a two-year period and The target group for the ing,” she said, adding patients trust among our patients and employees by being
vider to read and brings the provide a comparison to deter- screenings is post-menopausal can wear their clothes as long as willing to help, ready to serve and courteous.
hospital’s equipment in line mine if the patient needs to be women or women who are 65 no metal is near the area being Treating individuals with kindness and respect
will keep them comforted and coming back when
with what is currently being put on a medicine regiment to years of age and older. Men un- scanned. they are in need. When this occurs, then I know I
used at other military and civil- slow bone loss. der the age of 70 with clinical Patients wanting to sched- have done my job well.”
ian hospitals. “The machine can help the risk factors for fracture also are ule an appointment can bring
Although osteoporosis de- provider know if the patient encouraged to be screened. in a doctor’s referral to the x-
pends on risk factors like ge- will potentially have osteopo- Additionally, the machine is ray clinic or have their doctor
netics, age, gender and diet, rosis and put them on a calci- more patient friendly because fax the referral in.
the new bone density machine
can help detect possible issues
um or vitamin D supplement,”
said Jennifer Newell, radiologic
it doesn’t take as long as a CT
scan and doesn’t make the pa-
To make an appointment,
call 785-239-DOCS (3627). IRWINFORMATION
“I just purchased a new seats. You can either make
car seat for my child, but I an appointment by calling
FOR YOUR HEALTH am not sure if I installed the front desk at 785-239-
Cervical cancer rates down among US women
it properly. Who can help 7000 or ask the front desk
me?” if the safety office is avail-
able to install the seat. Have
IACH is an official Kan- the child, car seat, owner’s
By Maj. Daniel Sessions, MD invasive cervical cancer and ap- cells and changes the way the this is seen after intercourse, but sas Traffic Safety Resource manual for the car seat and
DEPARTMENT CHIEF, IACH proximately 4,290 deaths were cells normally mature. it may occur as irregular, exces- Office certified in child the car with the owner’s
OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY recorded in the U.S. in 2011. HPV is the most common sively heavy, prolonged or post- passenger safety and has manual ready when you
Invasive cancer of the cervix sexually transmitted virus in the menopausal bleeding. Patients trained professionals ready wish to have the seat in-
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lthough cervical cancer is now considered by many to U.S., and at least 50 percent of with advanced disease may have to help you learn how to stalled. IACH officials will
rates have been declining be a preventable cancer because sexually active people will have abnormal discharge, weight loss, install your child’s car seat teach you how to install the
in U.S. women in the it has a long pre-invasive state, genital HPV at some time in leg pain and swelling or dif- properly. Make sure the car car seat and how to take it
past years, Irwin Army Com- screening programs are available their lives. ficulty using the restroom. seat is not more than six out and reinstall it properly.
munity Hospital physicians still and treatment for so-called Most people who have The Pap smear is a quick years old, has never been The safety office also will
encourage screenings to look “pre-invasive” lesions is very genital HPV don’t know they and simple test that can detect in an accident and was check to make sure the car
for potential problems in the effective. have it. There are often no the presence of abnormal cells. not purchased from a yard seat isn’t on a recall list and
future. Although every woman is symptoms, and it frequently Current national guidelines are sale. At least six people on provide information on air-
Cervical cancer accounts for at risk for cervical cancer, some goes away on its own without to have your first pap smear staff can help install the bag safety.
about 3 percent of all cancer in people are clearly at a higher causing any serious health after you turn 21, then every
If you have a question for IrwINformation, send it to
women in the U.S. and is the risk than others. problems. other year until age 30, at which
IACHInformation@amedd.army.mil or call 785-239-8414.
most common female genital The development of cervical The virus is passed on point, if you have never had an
malignancy worldwide. cancer is directly related to a through genital contact and abnormal pap, you should have
Like most organs of the virus called human papilloma can be prevented by receiving a a pap smear every three years.
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mune to the risk of cancer. and works by silently invading Vaginal bleeding is the most women’s appointment, call 785-
About, 12,000 new cases of the replication center of cervical common symptom. Most often 239-DOCS (3627).
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RILEY ROUNDTABLE Soldiers also responsible for managing flags
IG CORNER
What are you doing to prepare
The following is the second on liberty tion, awards and decorations, caught in a timely manner,
for spring? of two articles on management imposed by assumption of command and the inaccurate flag data could
and mismanagement of flags; a civil court, re-enlistment or extension. affect a Soldier’s ability to be
trend of concern in the Army. court-martial One exception to this rule is promoted, receive awards and
“I’m moving to a new apartment and By understanding the issue, or Article 15. if a Soldier is attending a civil so on.
getting rid of old furniture.” leaders and Soldiers can take These flags or military school on the date For transferable flags, the
a proactive stance in following are discussed of the flag, the Soldier will unit the Soldier is leaving is
regulatory guidance and not dis- more in detail not be removed from school. required to ensure all the sup-
CHARITY HORN advantaging deserving Soldiers in AR 600-8- Lt. Col. Other processing exceptions porting documents pertaining
LAKE OSWEGO, ORE. Robinson
Supervisory sports specialist - King’s Corner
or giving non-deserving Soldiers 2, paragraph for various actions are listed in to that flag are put in a sealed
an advantage. The previous 1-13. AR 600-8-2, paragraph 1-15. envelope for transfer with the
article provided an overview; Non-transferable flags may Waivers may be submitted Soldier to the gaining unit,
this article gives more detailed not be transferred to another for Soldiers who are flagged unless the unit is staying
information with examples of unit, except where consistent for the Army Weight Control within the same Personnel
how flags can be applied. with AR 600-8-2, paragraph Program to recommend and Service Center. The Soldier
“I’m getting ready to go see Family 1-15. Such flags are adverse present a flagged Soldier an is responsible for ensuring
for spring break.” By Lt. Col. Jesse Robinson action, which include charges, award based on valor, heroism the documents arrive at the
FORT RILEY IG OFFICE restraints or investigation, or for length of service retire- gaining command unopened.
court-martial, non-judicial ment. This waiver process The gaining command is then
I
CHELSIE MCGOOGAN
TEXARKANA, TEXAS mproper management of punishment, absent without is discussed in AR 600-8-2, responsible for managing the
Food and beverage attendant - King’s Corner “Suspension of Favor- leave, administrative reduc- paragraph 1-17(2)(b). flagging action to completion.
able Personnel Action,” tion, memorandums of admo- A Soldier flagged for A few trends we see are
or flags, can and will affect a nition, censure or reprimand adverse action is not eligible units retaining a Soldier past
Soldier’s promotions, awards, not administered as non-ju- to receive any type of mili- his or her estimated time of
ability to re-enlist and other dicial punishment. They also tary award, which includes separation date due to being
favorable actions. As a result, include field-initiated elimina- campaign, service, retirement flagged. Refer to AR 600-
“I’m cleaning up my yard.” this also affects the spouses tion, field or HQDA initiated or awards for valor. If that 8-2, paragraph 1-16, and
and Family of a Soldier who removal from a promotion, Soldier is authorized for or paragraph 2-10 for guidance
ERNIE MARTIN | MANHATTAN, KAN. has a flag in his or her person- command or school selection was recommended for an on when a Soldier can be
Front desk - Sports Department, DFMWR nel file. list, referred officer evaluation award prior to being flagged, retained past his or her ETS
Suspension of favorable report when on a promotion the recommendation may be and the steps that should be
personnel actions is manda- list and security violations. completed, but the Soldier taken in doing so. Some units
tory when an investigation These flags are discussed in cannot receive the award while are not maintaining proper
– formal or informal – is initi- more detail in AR 600-8-2, still flagged. The Soldier can documentation between the
ated on a Soldier by military paragraph 1-12. be presented the award once deployed unit and the rear
or civilian authorities. Some common misconcep- the flag is removed. detachment. It is imperative
Flags are classified into tions or lack of knowledge on Unit commanders are this handover happen upon
“I’m preparing my fishing equipment.” two categories, transferable the flag process revolve around responsible for ensuring their redeployment. S1’s should not
and non-transferable, and the what actions are prohibited flagging actions are managed be imposing or removing flag
MICHAEL SALYERS classification is dependent by flags. One of the common in accordance with guidelines actions without supporting
SKIATOOK, OKLA. upon the specific action or misconceptions is, “If you are established in Army Regula- documentation and should
Electronic warfare specialist - HHC, CAB
investigation. flagged for any reason, you are tion 600-8-2. However, dur- file the supporting documents
Transferable flags may be not eligible for any favor- ing the flag period, Soldiers for reference. This is a critical
transferred to another unit. able personnel actions.” This and personnel staff officer, step in managing the flagging
They can and should follow statement is true for certain or S1, should ensure the flag actions at all levels.
a Soldier during his or her adverse action flags, but not of data is correct. After the flag For questions, concerns or
career. Such flags are ones as- all flags as a whole. is lifted, the Soldier should to enhance your knowledge
“I’m perfecting my barbecue sociated with the Army Physi- For instance, if a Soldier check their Officer or enlisted on flags, see your chain of
technique on the new grill.” cal Fitness Test failure, entry is flagged for APFT, the only records brief to ensure the command, S1 or refer to AR
into the Army Weight Control actions prohibited are promo- transaction was processed. 600-8-2 suspension of favor-
Program, a command referral tion, re-enlistment and exten- For example, given a situ- able personnel actions and
JUAN SANTILLAN to the Army Substance Abuse sion. If a Soldier is flagged ation where, due to a unit’s AR 600-8-22 military awards.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS Program, Headquarters of the for entry into the Army battle rhythm, the transac- The Fort Riley Office of the
Fueler - 1st Sqdn., 6th Cav. Regt., CAB
Army directed reassignments Weight Control Program, tion was not completed in a Inspector General recom-
and Adverse Action Flags that the actions prohibited are timely fashion, the Soldier did mends addressing issues with
are in the punishment phase, attendance at full-time civil or not check his or her ERB or your command as the first
where there are no restraints military schooling, promo- ORB and the mistake was not recourse if appropriate.
THE
1ST INFANTRY DIVISION POST SAFETY NOTES
This civilian enterprise newspaper is an
authorized publication for members of
the Department of Defense. Contents
COMMANDING OFFICER
AND PUBLISHER
Maj. Gen. William Mayville
Daylight saving time is good time to move forward
of The 1st Infantry Division Post are
not necessarily the official views of, or
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER By Dawn J. Douglas – Many medical items expire pressure can wear your tires data and do a little computer
Lt. Col. Sophie Gainey
endorsed by, the U.S. Government, GARRISON SAFETY OFFICE or dry out, so you’ll want unevenly and reduce their maintenance as well.
or the Department of the Army. The PRINTER to make sure everything is effectiveness, while a worn • Examine Old Power
A
John G. Montgomery
editorial content of this publication n easy way to remem- fresh and handy in case of an tread can lead to less transac- Strips and Clean Behind
is the responsibility of the 1st FORT RILEY EDITORIAL STAFF ber daylight saving emergency. tion and even a dangerous Desks – A lot of home offices
Infantry Division and Fort Riley PA
Officer and printed by Montgomery EDITOR time is “fall back, • Stock up on emergency blow out. If you reduced your are now filled with electronic
Communications, Inc., a private firm Flavia Hulsey spring forward.” Daylight supplies for your home and tire pressure in the winter, it’s equipment and comput-
in no way connected with the U.S. ASSISTANT EDITOR saving time always begins on car – Inventory your emer- time to air up for the spring. ers – all shoved into a back
Government under exclusive written Dena O’Dell the second Sunday of March gency kit for your home and • Check your hoses and bedroom or corner area. If
contract with Fort Riley.
STAFF WRITERS and ends on the first Sunday car and make sure you have belts – Winter’s cold, harsh you’re like a lot of people, you
The appearance of advertising in Parker Rome, Melony Gabbert of November. enough supplies to last. weather – and it has been have almost a dozen things
this publication, including inserts and Pamela Redford
We “spring forward” • Prepare for spring clean- both – wears on your car’s plugged into one outlet with a
or supplements, does not constitute
endorsement of the products or
ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES March 11 and set the clocks ing – March 20 is the official hoses and belts. Look for power strip. First, you should
Melissa Tyson, Amanda Qayed
services advertised by the U.S. Army and Sarah McClain
ahead one hour. Daylight start of spring. Kick off your cracking and leaking. Catch- vacuum any dust or debris
or Montgomery Communications, saving time is a good time to spring cleaning by purchas- ing problems now can mean – old paper, receipts, pens,
Inc.. Everything advertised in this CONTACT US move “forward” on those last ing packing materials to store the difference between a pencils and other items – that
publication shall be made available for
purchase, use or patronage without
For business or advertising matters, call minute projects not com- your winter clothes, load up swift, inexpensive repair and may have fallen back there.
The Daily Union in Junction City at
regard to race, color, religion, sex, 785-762-5000.
pleted before the cold weather on cleaning supplies and pre- breaking down on a road with Then check out your power
national origin, age, marital status, set in. Of course you can’t do pare to “air out” your home. a bank-buster repair during strip. Is it properly rated? Still
For news offerings, call the Fort Riley
physical handicap, political affiliation,
Public Affairs Office at 785-239-8854 all these things in an hour, • Check your allergy your Family’s summer road working as it should? How
or any other nonmerit factor of the or DSN 856-8854, or e-mail rile.post. but you can definitely get a medication – Pollen allergy, trip. old is it? It just takes a tiny
purchaser, user or patron. If a violation
or rejection of this equal opportunity
newspaper@conus.army.mil. couple of them done and rest commonly called hay fever, • Check your windshield spark behind a desk to start a
policy by an advertiser is confirmed, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR a little easier knowing your is one of the most common wipers – Windshield wipers fire, so be cautious and play
the publisher will refuse to print The Post welcomes letters to the editor. house is that much more chronic diseases in the U.S., should be changed twice a it save.
advertising from that source until the Letters should not contain any libelous ready for the warmer months and it is especially acute dur- year. After slaving through Don’t forget to set your
violation is corrected. statements or personal accusations.
Letters accepted for publication must
ahead: ing the spring months. the winter, you may want clock ahead one hour before
Circulation 8,800 copies each week . include the writer’s full name and phone • Change batteries – • Check car seats – Check- to take a good look at how you go to bed. The time
A licensed newspaper member of number. Letters may be edited for Check your smoke and ing your child’s car seat to your wipers are cleaning the change doesn’t happen offi-
space, but never for content. Send a fax
the Junction City and Manhattan 785-239-2592 or e-mail carbon monoxide detector, make sure it still fits and is windshield. If they’re leaving cially until 2 a.m., while most
chambers of commerce. rile.post.newspaper@conus.army.mil. electronic thermostat and installed properly is another streaks, even if it’s just on the people are already sleeping.
flashlights. Many fire depart- thing you should be doing passenger side, it’s about time There is nothing worse than
ments and other organizations much more often than when for a change. planning your morning based
around the country actually you are doing your spring • Back up your data and on what your watch says, only
GRUNT By Wayne Uhden give away batteries this week- cleaning, but it is a good time
end just so people remember to think about it all the same.
update your computer virus
scanner – It’s a good time to
to find later your cell phone
time is an hour different or
to do it. • Check your tire pressure make sure you’ve got a back showing up for work an hour
• Update your first aid kit and treads – Incorrect tire up of all your important early.