673d Air Base Wing - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Joint Base Pacific Elmendorf-Richardson 

Air Forces 

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e 

Community Action Council Meeting 

10 January 

Colonel Brian Duffy 

Commander 

JBER

JBER Community Action Council 

673d Air Base Wing 

0930-0940 Welcome Col Duffy 

Award/Recognition 

0940-1030 Chaplain Service Update Lt Col Muschinske 

Safety Winter Safety Mr. Lundvall 

FSS Activities and Events Lt Col Sams 

SFS Government Hill Gate Lt Col Bruce 

LRS New CIF Hours Lt Col Csank 

CES MILCON Projects Lt Col Lantz 

2 d ENG Gold Rush Inn WO1 Barnes 

BOSS Activities and Events SGT Kacillas 

HAWC Health Update Mrs. Kelter 

VASAP Sexual Assault Program Ms. Rehaume 

ASACS Adolescent Substance Abuse Ms. Nolin 

Aurora Housing Update Mrs. Hodgson 

HMO New Housing Programs Mr. Watson 

1030-1031 Calendar Highlights/2013 CAC Schedule Mr. Worthen 

1031-1055 Comments/Open Forum & Door Prizes Leaders/Staff 

1055-1100 Closing USARAK CG 

POC: Mr. Sylvester Worthen 

sylvester.worthen@us.af.mil 

673d Air Base Wing – Home of America’s Arctic Warriors 

673 ABW/CCO 

(907) 551-7448



USARAK Coin Presentation 

“JBER School Partnership Program” 

Presented by 

MG Michael Garrett 

• SGT Marcos Juarez, 6th Engineer Battalion 

• SSG Robert Lambeth, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment 

SGT Juarez and SSG Lambeth are being recognized for the exceptional support and coordination they 

have provided as a part of the JBER School Partnership Program. Both program NCOICs have ensured 

consistent support of their partnership schools since the program began in August for the 2012-13 school 

year and have ensured that the majority of their volunteers have been following through with their 

commitments to their schools monthly. Their professionalism and dedication have set the standard for 

other program managers and have helped maintain a lasting and healthy relationship with their 

partnership schools. 

POC: Ms. Mary Rall 

mary.m.rall.civ@mail.mil 


USARAK 

(907) 384-2019



673 ABW Coin Presentation 

“JBER School Partnership Program” 

Presented by 

Col Brian Duffy 

• SMSgt Craig Martin, 732 Air Mobility Squadron 

• TSgt Kwazi Payne, 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron 

We’re recognizing SMSgt Martin and TSgt Payne for the exceptional support and coordination they 

provide in the JBER School Partnership Program. Both program NCOs are instrumental to their units 

consistent school partnership support . Their professionalism and dedication set the standard for other 

program managers and help maintain lasting and healthy relationships with their school partnerships. 




673 ABW/CCO 

(907) 551-7448



JBER 1st Quarter FY13 

Customer Service Awards 

Individual Award 

• Ms. Rita Jackson, LRG 

Team Awards 

• Labor and Delivery, Perinatal Units, MDG 

• Automotive Skills Center, MSG 

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER 

POC: Ms. Tamera A. Randolph 

tamera.randolph@us.af.mil 


673 ABW/CCO 

(907) 552-3642



Aurora Military Housing 

8 th Annual Holiday Lights Contest 

JBER-Richardson winners are: 

WHITE LIGHTS: 

1 st place: SSG Lonny Koons, 4/25 ABCT 

2 nd place: Capt Chad Thompson, 1/40 HHT Co 

3 rd place: SGT James Loring, 3 MEB 

COLORED LIGHTS: 

1 st place: MSG Michael English, 611 ACOMS 

2 nd place: SSG Jason Brown, 725 BSB 

3 rd place: MSG Christopher Golden, 2 ENG BDE 

POC: Mrs. Rachael Hodgson 

rhodgson@jlproperties.com 


Aurora Housing Office 

(907) 375-0513




8 th Annual Holiday Lights Contest 

JBER-Elmendorf winners are: 

WHITE LIGHTS: 

1 st place: SSG Felix Cereceres, 3 EMS 

2 nd place: Maj Justin Spears, 11 AF 

3 rd place: PO1 Michael McCandless, Anc Sector 

COLORED LIGHTS: 

1 st place: SrA Sarah Knapp, 381 IS 

2 nd place: MSgt Ryan & Lexie Holmes, 732 AMS 

3 rd place: SrA Timothy Wallace, 3 OSS 





(907) 375-0513



POC: Ms. Michelle Carpenter 

michelle.carpenter.7@us.af.mil 


673 FSS/FSCP 

(907) 552-8529



JBER Holiday Gathering 




673 FSS/FSCP 

(907) 552-8529






673 FSS/FSCP 

(907) 552-8529






673 FSS/FSCP 

(907) 552-8529






673 FSS/FSCP 

(907) 552-8529



JBER Chaplain Office 

Service Update 

Lt Col Muschinske 

673d Air Base Wing – Home of America’s Arctic Warriors



JBER Chapel Worship Services 

Protestant Worship 

Sunday 

Liturgical 0900 Chapel Two 

Traditional 0900 Chapel One 

Contemporary 1100 Soldiers’ Chapel 

Gospel 1200 Chapel One 

Contemporary 1700 Chapel One 

Catholic Mass 

Sunday 0900 Soldiers’ Chapel 

Sunday 1030 Chapel One 

Mon-Wed; Fri 1130 Chapel Center 

Thurs 1130 Hospital Chapel 

Daily (Mon-Fri) 1140 Soldiers’ Chapel 

(Confession available before Mass or by appointment) 

Chapel Facility Locations 

Soldiers’ Chapel Chapel One Chapel Two Chapel Center 

Building 3 Hdqrs Loop 7137 Fighter Dr. 9431 Luke Av 10427 Kuter Av 

JBER-Richardson JBER-Elmendorf JBER-Elmendorf JBER-Elmendorf 

(907) 384-1461 (Across from billeting) (Next to C-17 (907) 552-4422) 

(Across from HQ Bldg.) simulator Bldg.) (Across Post Office 

parking lot) 

POC: Lt Col Muschinske 

keith.muschinske@us.af.mil 


673 ABW/HC 

(907) 552-4422



JBER Chapel Religious Education 

Protestant Religious Education (Sep – May) 

Wednesdays: “Discovery” (Family Night Bible Studies--all ages) 

Dinner 1745 Soldiers’ Chapel 

Classes 1830 

Soldiers’ Chapel 

Catholic Religious Education (Sep-May) 

Sundays: “Veritas” (Family RE Program--all ages) 

Classes 1030 Soldiers’ Chapel 

Classes 1200 Chapel Center 

Confirmation 1030 

Soldiers’ Chapel 

RCIA 1200 Chapel Center 

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) 

Lifeteen (1 st & 3 rd Sun) 1230 Chapel Two 

(For more information call Biff Gordon, 552-6480, or Cindy Sena-Martinez, 552-6493) 




673 ABW/HC 

(907) 552-4422



JBER Chapel Women’s Groups 

Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) 

(Soldiers’ Chapel) 

Tuesdays: 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, Morning Bible Studies* 

*Nursery and Preschool classes are available! 

(take the ramp down to the left of the building) 

Tuesdays: 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM, Evening Bible Studies (upstairs) 

(For more information, contact jber@pwoc.org or call Soldiers’ Chapel, 384-1461. 

Find us on Facebook! JBER PWOC) 

Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW) 

(Soldiers’ Chapel--Blessed Sacrament Chapel) 

Tuesdays: 9:30 AM-11:30 AM 

(For more information, contact Karen Beacham, JBER Catholic Parish Coordinator, 

552-6492 or Karen.beacham.ctr@us.af.mil) 




673 ABW/HC 

(907) 552-4422



JBER Chapel Youth Ministries 

Club Beyond Youth Program (JV & Varsity) 

(POC: Brian Jensen, 552-4417, bjensen@clubbeyond.org) 

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) 

(POC: Georgene Bandara, (254) 319-2522, 

cefjacksonco@ccountry.com) 

For more information on JBER Chapel programs or other religious faith 

group opportunities, call Soldiers’ Chapel, 384-1461, or the Chapel 

Center, 552-4422. 

For emergency chaplain assistance after hours, call the JBER 

Command Post, 552-3000. 




673 ABW/HC 

(907) 552-4422



JBER Safety Office 

Winter Safety 

Mr. Michael Lundvall 

552-3824 

michael.lundvall@us.af.mil 




Skiing-Snowboarding Safety 

POC: Mr. Michael Lundvall 



673 ABW/SE 

(907) 552-3824



• Conduct warm up stretches 

• Wear the proper protective gear 

• Dress in layers 

Snowboard and Skiing 

• Take frequent breaks and avoid dehydration 

• Know your limits and stay within your limits 

• Watch the weather forecasts 

• Ski with a buddy 

• Follow the rules 

• Curb alcohol consumption 




673 ABW/SE 

(907) 552-3824



• Never assume drivers see you or will stop for you 

• Be seen around accumulating snow piles around crosswalks 

• Don’t take a WALK signal, a green light, or a driver for granted 

• Cross within marked crosswalks 

• Wear reflective clothing at night 

• Educate children on crossing safety 

• Remain alert in parking lots 

Pedestrian Crossing Safety 

REMEMBER: Make eye contact with drivers to ensure they 

see you. Crossing safely is your responsibility 




673 ABW/SE 

(907) 552-3824



Force Support Squadron (FSS) 

Activities and Events 

Lt Col Sams 




1 ST Annual Arctic Warrior Push/Pull Competition: 

• 12 January 1000-UC 

• Location: Buckner PFC, JBER-Richardson 

• Competitors will have 3 attempts at a max lift for 

Bench Press and Dead-Lift with the heaviest combined 

weight winning. Weight classes are TBD 

• Deadline for sign-ups is 10 January 

• Weigh-ins will be held on 11 January 1600-1900 

• Mandatory lifter’s meeting at 0900 on 12 January 

• This event will be limited to the first 30 active duty military men and women to sign up. 

• POC: Reilly Kelleher, 384-1369 or joseph.kelleher@us.af.mil 

POC: Mr. Daniel Diselrod 

daniel.diselrod@us.af.mil 


673 FSS/CCA 

(907) 384-3139



Resiliency Training Courses: 

• 16 January, 1800-2100, Pre-deployment Course for 84 th Engineers 

• Location: Last Frontier Theater, JBER-Richardson 

• POC: Tracie West, 384-7687 

• 23-24 January, 0930-1130 & 1800-2000 (two sessions), Couples Post-deployment 

Course for 1-40 CAV 

• Location: Building 56, Fireside Room, JBER-Richardson 

• POCs: Doug Armon & Terry Slaght, 384-7509 

• 28-31 January, 1800-2100, Couples Resiliency Course 

• Location: Building 600, Room A-18, JBER-Richardson 

• Four days of instruction, open to all units/organizations on the installation 

• POC: Doug Armon, 384-7509 




673 FSS/CCA 

(907) 384-3139



Sinbad Show: 

• 20 January, 1900 until complete 

• Location: Talkeetna Theater, JBER-Elmendorf 

• Free show sponsored by Armed Forces 

Entertainment and PACAF Services 

• One showing, first come first served for seating 

• POC: Michelle Carpenter, 552-8529 




673 FSS/CCA 

(907) 384-3139



ODR WINTER OPS: 384-1475/76 and 552-3998/4599 

• Rent Snow Machines, Ice Fishing Gear & more 

• Mandatory safety training to rent snow machines 

• Snow Machine Safety Classes: 

– Students receive local safety course certification 

– Cost is $40 if snow machine is needed, free if you have own snow machine ($40 refunded 

with first ODR snow machine trip or full price rental) 

– Training must be conducted in advance of rental 

– Soldiers completing WAQ snow machine trips receive free certification 

• Unit training/trips, we can do that too: Back country trip planning, Bear safety, Frostbite, 

Outdoor Winter safety, Avalanche safety, etc. can be scheduled with two weeks notice, you tell 

us when/where you want to go, minimum of 6 people 

• Guided Snow Machine trips: Petersville, Big Lake, Willow & Fort Richardson Fun Rides 

• Winter Classes: Snow Machine Safety, Avalanche Awareness, Hypothermia, 

Frostbite, Snow Shoeing, Wilderness Safety 

• Special events trips: Willow Start of the Iditarod 




673 FSS/CCA 

(907) 384-3139



A reminder that Dyea Ski Hill will be closed for the 2012/2013 winter season, 

however sledding is still permitted and must be conducted at own risk; PPE is 

recommended to be worn 

Ski/Snowboard rentals are issued at JBER-Richardson ODR Building 794 

Mon-Fri 0900-1800 

*For Returns only on Sat-Sun 1100-1300 




673 FSS/CCA 

(907) 384-3139



STORY TIME 

Tuesdays 

Family Homecare Series 

1000-1100 

Wednesdays 

Toddler Tales 

1000-1100 

Thursdays 

Preschool Stories 

1000-1100 

In the evening 

Wednesdays 

Preschool Stories 

1830-1930 

Thursdays 

Surprising Science 

1830-1930 

(school age children) 

Introducing….TUESDAY NIGHT 

BOOK CLUB. Ages 7-10 yrs. 

1830-1930. Featuring classic and 

popular stories followed with a 

discussion/recap. 

Holiday Closure 

Monday, Jan 21 

In observance of 

Martin Luther King Day 

DAD’S and DUCT TAPE 

A special afternoon construction 

EVENT for fathers and their children, 

hands on, and totally engaging. 

Saturday, Jan 19 1300-1500 

February 1 st Adult 

Craft and Tea Night 

with an author visit from Eowyn Ivey, 

The SNOW CHILD. 

Lego Party! 

Join us @ the RACE’S. We’re 

building a Lego race track and 

checking out what GUYS READ. 

BIG READ …inspiring people all 

over the country to pick up a book. 

Listen to a radio program and read 

brief essays about classic authors. 

The JBER Library and 

Anchorage Public Libraries are 

participating in the BIG READ 

with the SNOW CHILD by 

local author Eowyn Ivey. Stop 

by the Library and pick up a 

copy today. 

Lego Party! 

Drop by library and register to win. It’s easy, 

fill out a heart with another word for LOVE. 

Winner will be drawn 12 Feb…just in time to 

celebrate LOVE 




673 FSS/CCA 

(907) 384-3139

• What is Family Child Care? 



• Programs Offered Through FCC 

JBER Family Child Care (FCC) 

‣ EDC, Subsidy, PCS Care, RHC, HCC 

• Benefits of Becoming an FCC Provider 

‣ Earn income while staying at home with your own children 

‣ Start a business that you can “take” with you when you PCS 

‣ Free training and start up materials 

• Requirements to become an FCC Provider 

‣ Must be 18 years of age 

‣ Speak, read and write English 

‣ Be in good health 

‣ Pass background clearances 

Questions: 

Contact info: 552-3995 / melissa.wesley.1@us.af.mil 

POC: Ms. Daniel Diselrod 

melissa.wesley.1@us.af.mil 


673 FSS/FSFF 

(907) 552-3995



Security Forces Squadron (SFS) 

Government Hill Gate 

Lt Col Bruce 


5:30 

6:00 

7:00 

8:00 

9:00 

10:00 

11:00 

12:00 

13:00 

14:00 

15:00 

16:00 

17:00 

18:00 

19:00 

20:00 

21:00 

22:00 

23:00 



Traffic Study 


Date Range 8-11 Nov 12 

• Three periods of 

heavier traffic 

- 0600-0700 

- 1100-1200 

- 1600-1700 

• Peak traffic flow 0600 

• Vehicle Totals 

- 2439 11/08 

- 2468 11/09 

- 1323 11/10 

350 

300 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 

INBOUND 

11/08/2012 

11/09/2012 

11/10/2012 

11/11/2012 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 

Sunday 

- 1074 11/11 

- 7304 (Total) 

POC: Lt Col Erik J. Bruce 

erik.bruce@us.af.mil 


673 SFS/CC 

(907) 552-4304

5:30 

6:00 

7:00 

8:00 

9:00 

10:00 

11:00 

12:00 

13:00 

14:00 

15:00 

16:00 

17:00 

18:00 

19:00 

20:00 

21:00 

22:00 

23:00 



Traffic Study 


Date Range 8-11 Nov 12 (Cont) 

• Three periods of 

heavier traffic 

- 0700-0800 

- 1100-1200 

- 1500-1700 

• Peak traffic flow 1600 

• Vehicle Totals 

- 2455 11/08 

- 2598 11/09 

- 1392 11/10 

450 

400 

350 

300 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 

OUTBOUND 

11/08/2012 

11/09/2012 

11/10/2012 

11/11/2012 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 

Sunday 

- 1157 11/11 

- 7602 (Total) 




673 SFS/CC 

(907) 552-4304



Traffic Study 


Date Range 8-11 Nov 12 (Cont) 

• Government Hill Gate Traffic Study: 

‣ 8-11 Nov Alaska DOT collects in/outbound traffic data 

‣ Gate hours openings expanded to accommodate study (0530 – scheduled 

closings) 

• Study Results: 

‣ Peak usage during weekday mornings and early evenings 

‣ Weekend usage primarily during mid-day 

‣ Approximately a 50% reduction in usage during weekend mornings and 

early evenings when compared to weekday counts 

• Conclusion: No change to current Government Hill gate hours 




673 SFS/CC 

(907) 552-4304



JBER Gate Hours 

GATE 

OPEN HOURS 

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE 

INSPECTIONS 

Richardson & Visitor Center 24/7 0500-1800, M-F 

0600-1800 (Mon-Fri) 

Arctic Valley 

1200-2000 (Sat & Sun) 

Muldoon 

0500-2400 (Mon-Fri) 

0900-2400 (Sat & Sun) 

Boniface & Visitor Center 24/7 

1900-0600 

7 days/week 

Post Road 

Government Hill 

0600-1900 (Mon-Sun) 

0530-2200 (M-Thu) 

0530-2300 (Fri) 

0600-2300 (Sat) 

0600-2200 (Sun) 

0530-On UTA Weekends 

0600-1900, 

7 days/week 




673 SFS/CC 

(907) 552-4304



773 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) 

New CIF Hours 

Lt Col Csank 




New CIF Hours 

• Effective 14 Jan 13, CIF operating hours: Monday – Friday, 0830-1630 

• Turn-Ins (Appointment only): Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 0830- 

1530, with walk-ins 1530-1630 

• DX: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 0830-1630 

• New Soldiers Initial Issue: Tuesday and Thursday, 0830-1630 

• Soldier ETS or PCS: appointments made in person at CIF 

POC: Lt Col Patricia A. Csank 

patricia.csank@us.af.mil 


773 LRS/CC 

(907) 384-7007



Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) 

MILCON Projects 

Lt Col Lantz 




FY 2011 MILCON Project (BRAC FUNDING) 

RENOVATE 10471 FOR 673 ABW JOINT 

EMERGENCY OPS CENTER 

JBER-Elmendorf 

Project Information 

• Cost: $2.1M 

• Contractor: Eklutna Services, LLC 

• Award Date: July 2011 

• Complete: 99% 

• Status: Executing last mods 

• ECD: Jan 2013 

Scope 

• Renovate current space located in the 

basement of building 10471 to be fully 

functioning joint emergency operations 

center 

POC: Lt Col John B. Lantz 

john.lantz@us.af.mil 


673 CES/CC 

(907) 384-3089



Project Information 

• Cost: $2M 

• Contractor: MCN Construction 

• Award Date: June 2012 

• Complete: 80% 

• Status: Utilities complete, interior work 

ongoing 

• ECD: Jan 2013 

FY 2012 Project 

FNBA BANK 


Scope 

• Construct new facility 

• Replaces current facility by People Center 

• FNBA paying for and constructing new 

facility 

POC: Lt Col John B. Lantz 

john.lantz@us.af.mil 


673 CES/CC 

(907) 384-3089



2 d Engineer Brigade 

Gold Rush Inn 

WO1 Barnes 




Gold Rush Inn 

• Grand Opening 14 Jan @ 1100 

• Monday thru Friday 

• Breakfast 0700-0900 

• Lunch 1100-1300 

• Every other Weekend (26 Jan 13) 

• Alternating Holidays 

• Wi-Fi 

• Cable TV (4xTVs) 

• Movies 

• Ready Made Grab & Go Section 

• Meals of the Month (Burger/Sandwiches) 

• Large Screen for Classes 

POC: WO1 Barnes (907) 384-0692 

POC: WO1 Michael J. Barnes 

michael.j.barnes76.mil@mail.mil 


2 nd ENG BDE 

(907) 384-0692



Better Opportunities for Single Service 

(BOSS) Members 

Activities and Events 

SGT Kacillas 




JBER BOSS 

POC: SGT Timothy Kacillas 

timothy.m.kacillas.mil@mail.mil 


JBER BOSS 

(907) 384-9023



JBER BOSS 

8 BALL TOURNEY! 

Warrior Zone 26 Jan 13 

1400 

Prizes for top players – Sign up with SGT Kacillas, 384-9023 




JBER BOSS 

(907) 384-9023



JBER BOSS 

What Where When Contact Cost 

JBADD Counsel 

Elections 

Arctic Chill Jan 10 th 1400 SGT Kacillas, 384-9023 Free 

BOSS Meeting Wired Café Jan 17 th 1500 SGT Kacillas, 384-9023 Free 

Snow Machine 

Trip 

JBER-R ODR Jan 18 th 0800 SGT Kacillas, 384-9023 Free 

8 Ball Tourney Warrior Zone Jan 26 th 1400 SGT Kacillas, 384-9023 Free 




JBER BOSS 

(907) 384-9023



JBER BOSS 

Contact Information 

SGT Tim Kacillas 

-President 

384-9023 


SSgt Justin Goodwin 

-Vice President 

552-2377 

justin.goodwin.1@us.af.mil 




JBER BOSS 

(907) 384-9023



JBER Health and Wellness Clinic 

(HAWC) 

Health Update 

Mrs. Leyla Kelter 




Something To Consider... 

“The greatest 

wealth 

is health” 

-Ralph Waldo Emerson 

POC: Mrs. Leyla Kelter 

leyla.kelter@us.af.mil 


673 AMDS/SGPZ 

(907) 552-8890



The HAWC Team 

• Leyla Kelter, Pacific Forces Exercise Physiology/Health Promotion Consultant, HAWC 

Director 

• Rebecca Kleinschmidt, Masters in Public Health, Health Educator 

• John Limon, Masters in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiologist 

• Sara Tansey, Masters in Exercise Science, Health and Fitness Specialist 

• Lisa Schuette, Masters in Human Nutrition, Dietitian 

• Bret Kugler, Masters in Nutrition Education, Dietitian 

• MAJ Jason P. Tausek, Masters in Social Work, Health Educator 

• SMSGT Rickey L. Mann, Bachelors in Technical Management, Superintendant, HAWC 

• TSGT Korrine Kargl, Bachelors in Health Education, NCOIC, HAWC 

Your Health- Our Mission: We’re in this together! 




673 AMDS/SGPZ 

(907) 552-8890

Tobacco Cessation 



HAWC Programs 

• JBER-Elmendorf HAWC: Thursdays 1200 

• JBER-Richardson: Education Center Tuesdays 1200 

• Taking It To The Squadron available - we will bring the class to YOU! 

Youth Fitness 

• Monthly program for youth ages ten and up 

• Nutrition education, fitness training, and certification 

Health Promotion Campaigns 

• Get on our list to receive notices about upcoming events and campaigns 

‣ JBER HAWC Facebook page 

‣ JBER HAWC Box on the global 




673 AMDS/SGPZ 

(907) 552-8890



• Monthly Running Clinic 

• Gait Analysis 

• “Walk Abouts” 

• Army Weight Management 

• Fitness Basics 

• Pregnancy Fitness 

• Exercise Prescriptions 

• Downloadable HR Monitor Program 

• Diabetes Education 

• CPR/First Aid Training 

Other HAWC Programs 




673 AMDS/SGPZ 

(907) 552-8890



Make 2013 Your Healthiest Year Yet! 

• January 20-26 Healthy Weight Week (22 Jan – Get rid of Fad Diets and 

Gimmick Day) 

• February Healthy Heart Month, Condom Awareness Week 

• March Nutrition Month “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” 

• April STI Month, Month of the Military Child 

• May Fitness Month, Bike To Work Week, 3rd Annual 17 

Mile Bike Race, 31 May - World No Tobacco Day 

• June Men’s Health Month 

• August Family Fun Month 

• September Fruits and Veggies: More Matters Month 

• October Breast Cancer Awareness 

• November Diabetes Month 




673 AMDS/SGPZ 

(907) 552-8890



National Folic Acid Month 

• Why is Folic Acid important? 

‣ Synthesize DNA, repair DNA 

‣ Aids in rapid cell division and growth, such as in infancy and pregnancy 

‣ Children and adults require folic acid to produce healthy red blood cells 

• Dietary Sources: 

‣ Leafy, green vegetables 

‣ Beans 

‣ Fortified cereals and breads 




673 AMDS/SGPZ 

(907) 552-8890



• Gained a few pounds over the 

holiday? 

• 5 sessions – nutrition, fitness, behavior 

modification at each class 

• Thursday – starting on 10 Jan 13 

• 0930-1130 hrs. 

• Location: HAWC 

• Call 551-2361 to register 

Better Body. Better Life. 




673 AMDS/SGPZ 

(907) 552-8890



• Worksite Assessment Tool 

‣ Tobacco Free Living 

‣ Nutritional Fitness 

‣ Physical Fitness 

• Health Promotion Briefs 

‣ Tailored to your needs 

• POC 

‣ Becca Kleinschmidt 

‣ 552-5018 

Worksite Wellness 




673 AMDS/SGPZ 

(907) 552-8890



The gateway behavior 

There are 1440 minutes in a day. 

Use 30 for physical activity. 

Contact 

JBER HAWC 

552-2361 

JBER HAWC on global 

Find us on Facebook! 

JBER HAWC 




673 AMDS/SGPZ 

(907) 552-8890



JBER Victim Advocate Office 

Victim Advocate Sexual Assault Program 

(VASAP) 

Ms. Bonnie Speck & Ms. Tiffanie Rehaume 




Victim Advocates 

• Bonnie Speck 

‣ Building 600, Room B363 

‣ Office Phone: 384-1600 

• Tiffanie Rehaume 

‣ Building 600, Room B365 

‣ Office Phone: 384-6948 

• Respond to 24/7 Crisis line (384-7272) 

• Provide initial Crisis Intervention 

• On-going advocacy services 

‣ Resources 

‣ Accompaniment 

‣ Non-clinical support 

• Training and Awareness Campaigns 

What we Do 

Strategic Resources, Inc. 

POC: Ms. Tiffanie Rehaume 

tiffanie.n.rehaume.ctr@mail.mil 


Victim Advocate Office 

(907) 384-6948



• Punishable under UCMJ 

Sexual Assault 

• Goes against Army values/ Undermines mission readiness 

• Unrestricted/Restricted Reporting 

• Sexual Assault 

‣ Intentional Contact 

‣ Characterized by force or threat of force 

‣ Victim did not or cannot consent 






(907) 384-6948



Consent 






(907) 384-6948



Responsibilities 

• CARE for the client 

• Take all disclosures seriously 

• Report Unrestricted Cases proper agencies 

• Confidentiality 

‣ Official need to know 

Victim Rights 

• The right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and a respect for privacy. 

• The right to be protected from the accused offender. 

• The right to talk to the attorney for the Government in the case. 

• The right to seek restitution, if appropriate. 

• The right to a restricted report. 






(907) 384-6948



Chain-of-Command 

• Coordinate with Chain-of-Command for victim safety (unrestricted) 

‣ Protection orders 

‣ Transfers 

‣ Time for appointments 

• SHARP 

‣ Ft. Wainwright/ JBER 

• Advocates 

‣ Air Force 

‣ National Guard 

‣ Army Reserves 

• Providence Forensic Nurses 

• STAR (Standing Together Against Rape) 

• Military Police 

Network 


• Criminal Investigation Division 

• Staff Judge Advocate 

• Family Advocacy Program 

• ASAP 

• Military & Family Life Consultants 

• Anchorage Police Department 

• Behavioral Health 





(907) 384-6948



• Survivors of Sexual Assault 

‣ Active Army Service Members 

‣ Adult Dependents of Active Army 

‣ Retirees and their Dependents 

Who We Work With 

Warm Hand-off 

• Domestic Violence Clients 

• Air Force 

• National Guard 

• Reserves 

• Children 

‣ Persons under 18 

‣ Unless Active Duty or Spouse (non-DV) 






(907) 384-6948



Barriers to Reporting 

In general… 

• Embarrassment 

• Shame 

• Guilt 

• Denial 

• Fear 

‣ Retaliation 

‣ Disbelief 

In the Military… 

• Cultural Perception 

‣ Be tough 

• Collateral misconduct 

• Privacy 

• Within group 

‣ Don’t want to get anyone in 

trouble 

‣ Or hurt career 






(907) 384-6948

• One less barrier 



• Resources and Referrals available 

• Background 

• Work with Dependents 

Civilian Option 

• Not within group/ Chain-of-Command 

‣ No rank distinction 

24/7 

Sexual Assault Crisis Line 

(907) 384-7272 






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Adolescent Substance Abuse 

Counseling Services (ASACS) 

Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson 

Nancy Nolin, LCSW, ACSW, CAS 

Clinical Supervisor Alaska Programs 

JBER 384-0134 ERHS 742-2743 




Services provided to military affiliated adolescents and their families Services 

provided at Schools and at ASACS office on JBER 

Anchorage Schools with Highest Military Populations 

ERHS = 870 (410 Military) 47% 

BHS = 1,644 (260 Military) 15% 

CHS = 1,159 (157 Military) 13% 

GMS = 566 (339 Military) 60% 

POC: Ms. Nancy Nolin 

nancy.b.nolin@saic.com 


ASACS Office 

(907) 384-0134



REFERRAL SOURCES 

School 

Self 

Family 

Chaplains 

Commands 

Juvenile Justice 

Medical Personnel 

Other Sources 

REASONS FOR REFERRALS 

Key Life Transitions 

Deployment Concerns 

Poor Academic Performance 

Lack of Bonding to School 

Parent/Child Issues 

Peer Pressure/Issues 

Alcohol/Drug Experimentation 

Alcohol/Drug Abuse 

Type of Services = Individual, Family and Group Counseling 

Prevention Services = Classroom Substance Abuse Prevention Topics 

Prevention Groups = Resiliency and Coping Skills Topics 

Help Seeking Activities / Professional Presentations and Trainings 




ASACS Office 

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DRUG TRENDS 

CANNABIS (LSD/PCP) 

RX – Percocett/Vicodin 

ECSTACY – SPICE 

DXM (dextromethorphan) 

Methamphetamine 

Alcohol - Heroin 




ASACS Office 

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Aurora Housing 

Update 

Mrs. Rachael Hodgson 


• Program revised Sep 12 

• Change communicated by: 



‣ Policy change letter sent 17 Sep 12 

‣ AMH website 

‣ Facebook 


Ground Maintenance & Inspection 

‣ To be included in next handbook revision 

• Once a notice is issued to a JBER resident: 

‣ Residents have 48-hours to correct violation -- rechecked by inspector 

‣ Ground inspection notices reviewed weekly -- 1st Sgt’s contacted on unresolved 

issues 

‣ Violation escalated to Command if not resolved after contacting 1st Sgt’s 

Only two violations up-channeled since program implementation 





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Subdivision (# of Homes) 




Ground Maintenance & Inspection (Cont) 

Ground Notices Issued - 3Q12 

Moose Haven (153) 

70 

Cottonwood (283) 

Kodiak (132) 

37 

60 

3Q12 

Silver Run (372) 

31 

Puffin Park (128) 

110 

Fireweed (176) 

109 

Raven Ridge (143) 

75 

Independence (51) 

25 

Birch Hill (1) 

0 

Dayton (14) 

0 

FOCO (68) 

26 

Denver (28) 

3 

Cherry Hill (136) 

Sunflower (208) 

New Sunflower (212) 

65 

80 

124 

Total Notices: 1,276 

Houston (177) 

94 

Dallas (48) 

3 

Chugach (200) 

125 

Moose Crossing (746) 

239 

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 





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• In 3Q12, 374 service members departed JBER Housing 

• The good news – more than 50% paid $0 and more than 80% paid less than 

$100 

• A few incurred charges, including: 

‣ Cleaning 

‣ Flooring 

‣ Maintenance 


Planning: Smooth Departure 

• We need your support to ensure that every JBER resident is aware of the 

expectations and opportunities 

‣ Aurora conducts newcomer briefs Wednesday’s and Friday’s, weekly 

‣ Aurora conducts pre-final in-home inspections to identify concerns and 

provide guidance 

23% of JBER residents do NOT show for pre-final inspections 





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Move Out Charges 3Q12 

Total Residents Charged - 183 

Total Move Outs - 374 

Cleaning Charges $0 - $99.99 $100 - $500 $500.01 - $999.99 $1,000 & Up Residents Charged 

# of Residents Charged 33 52 7 1 93 

% of Residents Charged 9% 14% 2% 0.3% 25% 

Maintenance Charges $0 - $99.99 $100 - $500 $500.01 - $999.99 $1,000 & Up Residents Charged 


% of Residents Charged 13% 12% 2% 0.3% 27% 

Flooring Charges $0 - $99.99 $100 - $500 $500.01 - $999.99 $1,000 & Up Residents Charged 


% of Residents Charged 9% 7% 4% 5% 24% 

Note: residents may be assessed charges to more than one category (cleaning, maintenance and/or flooring) 





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• Carpet is the most common charge for departing JBER residents 

‣ 53% of total charges in 3Q12 

• @ Move in, each JBER resident is provided a carpet history 

• Potential replacement causes: 

‣ Excessive stains or spots 

Including animal or human urine 

‣ Holes, claw marks, rips or tears 

‣ Odor (i.e. cigarette smoke) 

• Tips & Tricks 

‣ Use shampooers and cleanser from Aurora 

U-Fix-It shops - FREE 

‣ Utilize rugs in high-traffic areas 

‣ Vacuum often 

‣ Spot treat stains as soon as they happen 


Move Out Charges 3Q12 (Cont) 





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• More than 50% of JBER residents take pristine care of their home and are assessed no fees 

• If a home has been well-cared for, Aurora offers the OPTIONAL CLEANING SERVICE 

@ pre-final inspection 

‣ The Optional Cleaning Service is $350 

‣ Residents that opt for the Optional Cleaning Service leave their home as-is, with the 

exception of: 

Blinds 

Appliances 

Garage (sweep floor, wipe doors) 

Grounds/Landscaping 

• Key’s to Success: 


Cleaning Expectations@Move Out 

‣ Take part in a pre-final inspection 

‣ Communicate with Aurora (questions, concerns or special circumstances) 





(907) 375-0513



Aurora Winter Challenge through 15-Mar-13 

• Fun activities all wrapped up in a super packet – promoting 

winter recreation at JBER and uniquely Alaskan experiences 

• Visit any Aurora Office to get a packet or for information 

• Winter Challenge Packets available through 15-Mar-13 

• Win Prizes! 

Get out and skate JBER! 


Winter Fun 

• Aurora maintains 2 ice rinks for FREE use to all JBER residents, 

locations: 

‣ Mount Spurr Elementary School at JBER-Elmendorf 

‣ Ursa Major Elementary School at JBER-Richardson 





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JBER Housing Management Office 

(HMO) 

New Housing Programs 

Mr. Richard Watson 




Volunteer Realtor Program 

New Housing Programs 

Mission Statement 

To support the housing needs of the military community by providing monthly 

seminars and consultation services with regard to the opportunities and benefits of real 

estate ownership. 

• Mon - Fri, 1100 - 1400 (552-4439 & 384-3088) 

• Capital Asset Management Office Bldg. 6346 & Bldg. 600 RM 104 

• Services available to: 

‣ Active duty 

‣ Military Retirees 

‣ Civilian DOD employees 

POC: Mr. Richard Watson 

richard.watson.14@us.af.mil 


673 CES/CEAH 

(907) 384-0133

Program Information 



New Housing Programs (Cont) 

• Volunteer realtors provide expert information regarding: 

‣ Housing market 

‣ Local sales listings 

‣ Home purchasing 

‣ Application procedures 

‣ Prequalification requirements 

‣ Interest rates 

‣ Types of mortgages available (Alaska Housing, VA, FHA, & Conventional) 

• Home buying seminars 

‣ provided weekly by loan officers and realtors at alternating storefronts 




673 CES/CEAH 

(907) 384-0133



Rental Partnership Program (RPP) 

• RPP offers two (2) Options: 

New Housing Programs (Cont) 

‣ RPP Below Market: Offers 5% reduced rent price 

‣ RPP Plus: Most utilities are included in rent 

• Benefits to Military Service Members 

‣ Housing Office provides resources for rental properties 

‣ Deposits are waived with the exclusion of pet deposits 

• Eligibility: 

‣ Must be active duty assigned to JBER 

‣ Must have a minimum 12 Month DEROS with JBER 

‣ Must complete RPP application w Housing Office 

‣ Must initiate allotment for rent with Housing Office 




673 CES/CEAH 

(907) 384-0133



Calendar Highlights 

January 

• 18 – USARAK Training Holiday 

• 21 – Martin Luther King Jr Holiday 

• 24 – CAC slide input for Feb (S: 1400; send slides to Sylvester Worthen) 

February 

• 07 – CAC slide review with Col Duffy, 673 ABW Conference room (Bldg. 10471, Rm. 126) 

• 14 – Next CAC will in the Community Education Complex, Bldg. 7, JBER-Richardson 

• 15 – USARAK Training Holiday 

• 18 – Presidents Day Holiday 




673 ABW/CCO 

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2013 JBER CAC Schedule 

(Rotation) 


Arctic Warrior Event Center 

(AWEC) Bldg. 9387 

10 Jan 2013 

14 Mar 2013 

09 May 2013 

11 Jul 2013 

12 Sep 1013 

14 Nov 2013 

JBER-Richardson 

Community Education Complex 

Bldg. 7 

14 Feb 2013 

11 Apr 2013 

13 Jun 2013 

08 Aug 2013 

10 Oct 1013 

12 Dec 2013 




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Comments 

& 

Open Forum 




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Commanding General 

Closing Comments 




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Thank You for Attending 

Next meeting: 14 Feb, 2013 (Community Education Complex, Bldg. 7, JBER-Richardson) 

Current slides located at this link 

www.jber.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-121010-026.pdf 

If you'd like to watch, we will be streaming the meeting via Ustream at this URL: 

www.ustream.tv/channel/jberstream 

If you want to Facebook post please like our site at JBERAK. 

We have the full posts and questions from this month's CAC. 

Send Topic/input slides to: 

Sylvester Worthen 551-7448 





673 ABW/CCO 

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