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March 2010
Army Community Covenant; What Gratitude Looks Like
by Lt. Gen. Lynch ACC is a highly beneficial two-way learn what makes life different for expenses.
IMCOM Commander - Education support for Soldiers
partnership that strengthens ties children with parents serving in
As our Nation commits to between our Soldiers and home the military. From frequent moves and Family members through
preserving freedom through town America. to deployment and redeployment, scholarships, continuing education
the uncertainty of deployments The generosity of America’s military children have a special opportunities, or grants helps further
and conflicts across the world, neighborhoods, towns, cities, and set of experiences that moves with both individual and Army readiness
Americans give us a special gift counties is astounding. Every day them, school to school, and that through access to education.
-- embracing Soldiers and their communities devise new ways, both affect their education experience. - Special programs honor the
Families with sincere support. small and large, to demonstrate - All volunteer Adopt-A-Unit children of wounded warriors,
It warms my heart to see adults, their appreciation for Soldiers programs support deployed units and Families and children of
children, organizations and and Families. Adults, children, in-theatre and celebrate returning fallen heroes with personalized,
businesses that represent all walks organizations, and businesses units with event invitations. These commemorative items like hand-
of life sending care packages to send care packages to deployed programs also enthusiastically made quilts.
deployed Soldiers and extending Soldiers, offer emergency relief remember those currently deployed These best practices embody
special invitations when they to Families in need, welcome through the Yellow Ribbon selfless service on the part of
return. In a larger way, the Army Soldiers home after deployment, program, encouraging community Americans around the country, but
Community Covenant (ACC) and most importantly provide a members to display yellow ribbons there are many more. I mention
generates a great deal of community support network to complement at their homes and offices. them here as great examples of how
support for Army Families while and enhance Soldier well being. - Financial support programs citizens endure in their support with
their Soldiers are away. From students baking cookies for from states, counties and private lasting relationships in the face of
The Secretary of the Army deployed units, to elected leaders organizations take many forms, multiple and lengthy periods of
created the ACC in 2008 to build promoting legislation that builds whether help with property taxes, military conflict. The ACC web site,
mutual relationships and strengthen equity in school transition for assistance for Soldiers of all http://www.army.mil/community, is
bonds between Soldiers, Families children of Military Families, each components who deploy in support a great resource for Soldiers, Family
and American communities. It is a gift. of the Overseas Contingency members, leaders, and community
fosters and sustains effective state Volunteers from all walks of Operations, or grants or no-interest organizations to see best practices
and community partnerships with life devote countless hours to loans for emergencies for Reserve from around the country. Follow the
the Army to improve the quality giving back to those who defend Component Soldiers. latest developments and get ideas
of life for Soldiers and their our Nation’s freedom. Here are - Programs abound to help for your community by following
Families. On the ground, the ACC a few Community Covenant Families focus on building quality the ACC on Facebook, and join
accomplishes two things. First, it initiatives to give you an idea of time together. Reduced or free in the discussion on Twitter, both
recognizes the selfless service of the scope of support that target admission to state parks, amusement linked via the ACC homepage.
community volunteers, highlighting financial, employment, health, attractions, and sports events As the Army reflects the face of
their great personal contributions. It youth programs, training, or other help Soldiers and Families enjoy America, the ACC reflects the face
also shows Soldiers the compassion needs unique to a particular garrison memorable time together. Retreats of America’s gratitude. It’s all about
and support of the American public. or group of Soldiers or Family for Families of fallen Soldiers build relationships. Go out of your way
Now in its third year, the ACC members: strong networks of friendship for to thank a Community Covenant
kicked off with a series of signing - Camps focus on fun learning those members of the Army Family partner for their active caring for
ceremonies affirming the mutual experiences for young people that who have experienced the ultimate Soldiers and their Families. Work
support and trust between the last a lifetime. Some camp sponsors loss. together with community leaders,
military and local communities. To are private organizations like the - There are community-based private organizations, faith-based
date there have been more than 450 4-H Clubs, Girl Scouts, Operation organizations that solicit donations groups, and individual American
signing ceremonies. Military Kids; state National exclusively to fund a variety of citizens.
While the signing ceremonies Guards sponsor others. Kids form programs with 100 percent of all Help America help Soldiers
are the public, outward display of a new, lasting friendships with donations going to the designated by always taking to heart what
vital mutual relationship -- support children from a variety of military programs. In-kind donations from partnering opportunities may be
from communities helps build backgrounds. community members and businesses possible.
resilience in our Families -- the - Educator seminars help teachers entirely fund administration
March 2010 INTERCEPTOR 2
Command Corner Directorate of the month: PAIO
What is your mission? The Plans,
Analysis, and Integration (PAI)
Office provides oversight of assigned
management programs; performs
analytical reviews; monitors Army
Common Levels of Support; customer
relationship systems; captures and
enables implementation of best
business practices; identifies, tracks,
and reports performance measures;
and integrates and optimizes use
of technology. This office is the
Commander’s focal point for strategy
and management planning for the
installation.
How many staff members do you
surveys by giving us usable and
helpful feedback.
How can we, the Delta Junction
community, help your directorate
reach your goals? Attend Quality
of Life and sustainability events
to continue our emphasis on Army
Community Covenant initiatives.
How does your directorate benefit
the Delta Junction community
now? We are the proponents of
Army Family and Community
covenants. We are here to serve the
needs of the Soldiers, their Families,
our Civilians, and the Retirees of the

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community.
have to complete this mission?
There are four members currently How does your directorate benefit
assigned to PAIO – Strategic Planner the Fort Greely community now?
he days are getting longer, temperatures are slowly on the (Chief), Plans Specialist, and two As stated for the community, we
rise, and winter will soon loosen its icy grip on Fort Greely. Management Analysts. are here to serve the Fort Greely
We start gaining light at a rapid pace during March … from the community through the Army
What does a typical work day
Family Covenant guidelines.
beginning of the month to the end of the month you can expect for one of your staff members
3 more hours of daylight! The average high temperature at the look like? We monitor use of the If there were no budget restraints
beginning of March is 18 degrees but by month’s end the average Installation Status Report (input and what would be the top three
climbs to 30 degrees. training); we facilitate the Health items you would seek to acquire?
Care Consumer Council meetings; we We would like the ability to enact
Spring is only a few weeks away. The first day of Spring, known
facilitate the Quality of Life Council all Quality of Life and Lean Six
as the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, is March 20. Sigma suggestions to improve the
for the Command Sergeant Major;
With Spring on the way, that means Daylight Saving Time is coming community as a whole.
we facilitate the Installation Planning
up soon too. This year, we set our clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m. on Board; we are representatives on the How would these items benefit
March 14. EO Council; we write the Strategic the Delta Junction community?
During this time of year as the pace quickens, please don’t forget Plan; we support sustainability Why? Every time we improve the
to include risk management in all your decisions and activities. efforts; we facilitate the creation of quality of life of our Soldiers and
Think “Safety First.” the Garrison Commander’s briefs; we their Families, we improve the Delta
March can be a tricky weather month, especially in Alaska. Please create and administer the Garrison- Junction community. These benefits
remember “break-up” is not here yet and the dangers of Winter still level survey; we administer and make this a better place to live and
linger. Don’t become lackadaisical when it comes to safety. monitor the Lean Six Sigma program. that provides the local community
Road conditions can still be treacherous especially when What is your staff’s greatest additional resources.
temperatures rise and fall causing a “thaw and refreeze” cycle. accomplishment in the last How would these items benefit the
This creates hazardous icy driving conditions. Take caution when year? We have been recognized Fort Greely community? Why? As
as accomplishing the most stated above, we are improving the
walking too!
comprehensive Installation Planning life of our community in general but
As the days get longer the sun can help remedy “cabin fever.” Board.
Take time to enjoy this transitional time. The Family and Morale, also the community as a whole.
Welfare and Recreation staff offers numerous recreation events and What is your staff’s greatest
obstacle for this year? Ensuring
activities. So get out and enjoy one of the most beautiful places on
that we continue to provide the best
Earth … Alaska! I expect the Valdez Campground will get plenty of possible customer service for every
visitors this season so make plans early. If you do feel the effects of organization associated with Fort
“cabin fever”, you need to get some sunlight (real or artificial – at the Greely.
gym), get some exercise, talk to the Chaplain, our Army Community
What are the top three goals for
Service staff or our Military Family Life Consultants – the Army has your directorate this year? Increase
provided you with these resources – use them! the Strategic Plan to include action
March is Women’s History Month. Mark your calendars for plans as an addendum; complete the
the Fort Greely observance at 11 a.m. March 25 at the Gabriel Organizational Self Assessment so we
Auditorium. can compete for Army Communities
Get ready to enjoy a great Spring and Summer! Thanks for your of Excellence; improve our customer
continued dedication and hard work. Your efforts are having a support initiatives and support our
positive impact here on the Army’s Frontier. Quality of Life Council.
How can we, the Fort Greely
- Lt. Col. Chronis community, help your directorate
Garrison Commander reach your goals? Participate in PAIO Director, Kris Bailey

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Greely gal
‘slam dunks’
Army Community Covenant
by Deborah Ward from the Fort Greely demands of the FGMS and with 30 girls waiting command and emphasized
Public Affairs Specialist Middle School Athletic basketball team due to her for a coach, Renaud found the importance of Fort
Director to coach both the own continuing education. the decision to coach an Greely employees
T he weather turned
colder and the fallen
Junior Varsity (6th - 7th
grade) and the Varsity (8th
Two weeks into the 2008
season
easy one to make in her
mind and heart, but as life
supporting the Soldiers,
Families and Community
grade) girls’ basketball often stands firmly in our Citizens as identified in
leaves crunched under- teams. paths, there were hurdles the Army Community
foot. In a cool autumn The previous for her to leap. Covenant.
drizzle an 11 year-old girl basketball Renaud’s family life The command backed
stands bent on a crumbled coach could and work schedule are Renaud with full
cement pad dribbling, no longer demanding. Those permission to adjust her
concentrating and taking arrange her schedules needed work hours to meet the
aim. schedule to be flexible if needs of the game and
From the time to meet she was going to practice schedules.
Marsha Renaud, PAIO the be able to coach. With all the support that
Management Analyst at When Renaud was given her Renaud has
Fort Greely, was in 6th approached been running strong for
grade, basketball has her supervisor, two years of coaching.
been her sport Kristine Bailey, In the 2009 season every
of choice, her with the idea week for four months
challenge and of coaching Renaud fulfilled her 40
her escape. basketball hour work requirement,
With such Bailey spent three to four hours
passion it’s immediately of her own annual leave
no wonder supported her to travel to and from
that 100 percent. Fairbanks for games and
Renaud Bailey completely turned her life
accepted brought upside down so that she
an offer the issue could make a difference
in before to nearly 30 girls who
2008 the Fort desperately wanted to play
Greely basketball.
Renaud believes that at
this age level every player
is important. They should
believe in themselves
and trust that they have
something vital to
contribute to the team.
“I always reminded the
girls that as a coach and
team we focus on what we
do well and work extra
hard on improving the
fundamental areas where
we are weaker,” Renaud

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SLAM, from Page 5
said.
The concept of “team”
is vital to Renaud. She
is against building a
team around a few great
players.
Renaud said, “When
coaches do this at this
age, they demoralize the
other players and this is
destructive to a child’s
confidence; not to mention
it is in direct contrast to
the ‘team’ concept.”
The joy that Renaud
Coach Renaud goes
Coach Marsha Renaud,
of the FGMS Grizzlies, over a game plan
makes suggestions during half time at the
to the team during the conference tournament
conference tournament (top). Jess Reiter
at Ryan Middle School evades a TMS forward
as she makes her way
in Fairbanks.
down the court (middle).
Photos by Deborah Ward
Fairbanks league. That
meant less games, nine in
2009 season versus 16 in
2008. Of those nine games
only two were home
games.
“That makes it really
hard on the girls because
most of their parents work
and couldn’t make the
trips to Fairbanks to watch
their daughters play,” said
Renaud.
As a coach, Renaud
would love the opportunity

“I always remind the girls that as a coach and team we

experiences when she
coaches can be seen when
she smiles. Watching her
team learn a drill, such as
the loose ball drill, brings
out a lot of laughs from
everyone in the gym.
Renaud sets the team
standards at the beginning
of each season and it’s
clear that her girls know
what their coach expects.
Throughout each season
Renaud collects the girls
from their classrooms and
escorts them down to the
gym for practice.
Practice isn’t easy for
anyone.
“I tend to forget that
I’m not 20 anymore. The
girls quickly remind me
on scrimmage days. They
are tough I tell you, I try
to keep up with them on
the court and they run
circles around me,” said
Renaud.
No matter how the
tummies cramp or the
sweat stings the eyes
Renaud reminds her girls
that quitting is not an
option whether it is on the
court, in the classroom, or
in life.
She is proud of all
the girls on her teams
and encourages them
that regardless of the
challenges and adversity
in life that they will face
to never stop believing in
themselves and to never
give up.
Coaching for Renaud
to work as the assistant
high school basketball
coach and progress to the
focus on what we do well and work extra hard on improving head coach position in the
the fundamental areas where we are weaker.” future.
Renaud is aware of the
– Marsha Renaud dedication it takes from
everyone with a child in
is a constant learning off the court that solidified something that needed to
a sport and never wants
process. Renaud’s respect of Yow. be done.
to miss an opportunity to
“I learn something new When Yow was The fact is, it takes
say, “thank you” to all of
every time we take the diagnosed with breast more than a loving and
those that contribute to the
court, but the number one cancer in Renaud’s Senior understanding family to
team’s success.
thing is that every single year of high school she make great things like
With most of the games
player learns differently became a major force in being able to coach two
in Fairbanks, it created a
and that requires me to be fund-raising efforts to teams and help out a
lot of late nights for the
adaptable, understanding fight cancer. To Renaud, community of families
girls and for the parents.
and patient,” said Renaud. Yow’s determination, happen.
Many parents had jobs
Renaud feels the dedication and love for It takes volunteers
to go to early the next
rewards of coaching every the sport of basketball, from the local area too.
morning and the girls
time she works with a was similar to that of Scheduling a basketball
certainly had school. It
group of kids that want to Renaud’s aunt who was clinic or organizing
was tough at times, but
learn the game. lost to breast cancer a youth basketball
Renaud remains firm in
“Watching players when Renaud was in her tournament to give the
her belief that with all of
take what they learned in Sophomore year. teams more time on the
the great attitudes from
practice and then execute “Until my aunt’s battle court would be a life
the girls and their strong
it on the court is so with cancer ended, she enhancing event for all
determination it was worth
rewarding,” Renaud said. never missed any of my involved.
it.
Renaud’s selfless basketball games.” If that seems a bit too
The heartache for
dedication to FGMS Now Renaud continues daunting then perhaps
Renaud comes from
basketball team and to play the game by consider volunteering to
having to say good bye
her desire to afford the helping others. be a team manager, van
to her eighth grade girls
community something Her son Drew and driver, practice assistant
as they transition to high
extra comes from a long
love of basketball.
Growing up, one of
“Watching players take what they learned in practice
Renaud’s role models and then execute it on the court is so rewarding.”
was North Carolina State – Marsha Renaud
women’s basketball coach,
her husband Rick or tutor any of the team school. She will miss
Kay Yow. To Renaud,
are Renaud’s biggest members struggling with them.
Yow’s success of over
supporters. The early their studies.
700 career wins and a
mornings and late Money is always an For the rest of the girls,
gold medal from the 1988
evenings aren’t something issue too. With this year’s Renaud assures them that
Seoul Olympics, was
they complain about. high travel expenses it she’ll see them on the
something to be proud
It was a change in the forced the middle school court again next year.
of, yet it was Yow’s
normal routine and to join ranks with the
contributions to society
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 being given the choice
to remain anonymous?
The following is from
the Frequently Asked
Questions on the ICE web
site:
Why does ICE allow
anonymous comment card
submissions?
The designers of
ICE decided to accept
anonymous submissions
primarily to protect
customers from retribution
or fear of retribution. A

Interactive Customer Evaluation

customer who is afraid he/
she will receive backlash
for negative feedback

your
may hesitate to submit
a comment. In this way,

Without input
ICE is no different from
paper comment cards
or suggestion boxes.

we’ll never know.

Customers utilizing
those methods of giving
feedback may do so
anonymously as well.
Also, even if ICE stated
http://ice.disa.mil/ that contact information
was required to submit
a comment; customers

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could work around that
ust in case you and provide your follow- allow customers to rate
restriction by entering
have forgotten, up information which is services. The system
false contact information
here is a little currently optional. should not be used for
in order to provide
more about the Special emphasis must personal attacks or to
feedback.
Interactive Customer be on the word Interactive. address issues that are
This is an appropriate
Evaluation (ICE) system. According to dictionary. not appropriate to the
method to allow people
This system is designed com, Interactive is defined service provider. And….
to submit information;
to allow Department of as, “interacting with a not everything can be
however, we at Fort
Defense customers to human user, often in a fixed immediately; change
Greely are committed to
rate services provided. conversational way, to often takes time. However,
making sure we “hear”
The system is web-based obtain…immediate results nothing, and I repeat
our customers and respond
and gives our customers or updated information.” nothing, can be “fixed”
to their concerns. Please
a way to interact with ICE is based on an if the service provider
assist us by adding your
the service providers to ability to respond to our doesn’t know about it.
contact information to
ensure we “hear” their customers. Even if you Let them hear honest
the Comment Cards so
voices. To access the provide a less-than- and appropriate feedback
we can provide a proper
system, just go to the complimentary Comment about their services.
follow-up. If you have
nearest computer and type Card, the service provider We also have comment
any questions or concerns,
in: http://ice.disa.mil. would like to respond card boxes at the Delta
please contact Kris Bailey;
Just follow the prompts to you. There could be Junction Family Medical
Chief, Plans, Analysis
from there and select reasons that the service Center and the Crossroads
and Integration Office,
the appropriate branch, was less than you Family Dentistry which
873-7346, and she will
community, service desired. If you allow an are monitored by Plans,
personally assist you with
category, and, finally, Interactive response, you Analysis and Integration
your Comment Cards and
service provider. Input may understand how the Personnel to ensure your
the necessary responses.
your information and then situation could be fixed feedback is appropriately
submit it. You should and possibly how you handled.
receive a response within could assist or could have So you might ask
72 hours. The response assisted in making the -- if it is so important
can only be received if service better. to remain Interactive,
you become Interactive Remember, ICE is to then why am I even
March 2010 INTERCEPTOR 6
 A reminder from the Safety Office:
Keeping your car(s) in good condition will decrease your chance of being stranded in cold weather. Have a
mechanic check your battery, antifreeze, wipers and windshield washer fluid, ignition system, thermostat, lights,
flashing hazard lights, exhaust system, heater, brakes, defroster, and oil level. If necessary, replace existing oil with
winter grade oil. Make sure you have good winter tires and that they have sufficient tread. All-weather radials are
usually adequate for most winter conditions.
• Carry your cell phone, keep the battery charged and keep it with you whenever traveling. If you should become
stranded, you will be able to call for help, and tell people your location.
• Keep a windshield scraper and small broom in your car for ice and snow removal.
• Put together an emergency kit for your vehicle.
• Keep your car's gas tank full.
• Traveling during winter weather can be hazardous. Find out what the road conditions are for the time that you
will be traveling. Plan to travel during daylight and, if possible, take at least one other person.
• Let someone know of your destination, your route, and when you expect to arrive. If your car gets stuck along
the way, help can be sent along your predetermined route.
• Be aware of the weather conditions, which can make driving very hazardous. The leading cause of death during
winter is from automobile or other transportation accidents. During winter weather conditions, multiple vehicle
accidents are more likely to occur, resulting in injury and death.

Ten Key Indicators of Potential Terrorist Associated Insider Threats to the Army
by Jeff Kinsman political, religious, or or the principles of • Purchasing bomb
Antiterrorism Officer ideological in nature. the U.S. Constitution. making materials or

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hese indicators are
intended to highlight
behaviors or activities
that point to potential
terrorist insider threats to
the army (i.e. potential
national security threats).
The following activities
may be indicators of
potential terrorist activity
and should be reported
immediately to your chain
of command:
• Advocating violence,
the threat of violence,
or the use of force to
achieve goals that are
• Advocating support
for international
terrorist organizations
or objectives.
• Providing financial
or other material
support to a terrorist
organization or to
someone suspected of
being a terrorist
• Association with or
connections to known
or suspected terrorists.
• Repeated expressions
of hatred and
intolerance of
American society,
culture, government,
• Repeated browsing or obtaining information
visiting internet web about the construction
sites that promote or of explosives.
advocate violence • Active attempts to
directed against the encourage others to
United States or violate laws, disobey
U.S. Forces, or that lawful orders or
promote international regulations, or disrupt
terrorism or terrorist military activities.
themes without • Familial ties to
official sanction in the known or suspected
performance of duty. international terrorists
• Expressing an or terrorist supporters.
obligation to engage ALARACT 322/2009 HQ, G3/5/7 ES
in violence in support
of international
terrorism or inciting
others to do the same.

March 2010 INTERCEPTOR 7

Information provided by News USA and the National Crime
Prevention Council

March 2010 INTERCEPTOR 8

America’s Forgotten
Black
Fortress
of
Freedom by
Capt. Scott Slaughter
49th Missile Defense Battalion
Hidden away in
the marshes near St.
Augustine, Fla. is one of
the most important sites in
American history.
Following the 1670
establishment of the
colony, Charlestown in
South Carolina by the
English, enslaved Africans
began making their way
down the Atlantic coast to
the Spanish settlement of
St. Augustine, Fla. There
they were offered liberty
and religious sanctuary.
In 1681, African
and African American
runaways established
the farming community
of Gracia Real de Santa
Teresa de Mose about two
miles north of the Spanish
Settlement. African born
slaves risked their lives
battling slave catchers,
hostile Indians and
alligator infested swamps
to escape Colonial
England. They helped
establish the first free
Black Settlement in North
America.
In Florida Territory the
Spanish offered every
man a chance for freedom.
The price was a pledge
of allegiance to the King
of Spain and religious
Photo Credit: The State of Florida National Historic Society
conversion to the Catholic Mose provides important Augustine in 1740. The many different tribal and
Church. evidence that Black black troops also fought cultural groups in West
The Spanish welcomed American colonial history in the Spanish counter- Africa and were taken as
skilled laborers of any was much more than offence against Georgia slaves to English Carolina.
race, and these freed slavery and oppression. two years later. While struggling to gain
men were also welcome The men and women of The men and women their freedom they had
additions to the St. Mose won their liberty who formed the extensive contact, both
Augustine garrison’s through great, daring community at Mose are friendly and hostile, with
weak military forces. Fort effort and made important no longer anonymous. many Native American
Mose provided Spain’s contributions to Florida’s Centuries-old documents peoples, and ultimately
northernmost defense in multi-ethnic heritage. recovered in the colonial settled among the Spanish.
the Americas. Ft. Mose shows that archives of Spain, Florida, Mose stands as
The African born African Americans played Cuba, and South Carolina a monument to the
Captain of the militia, important roles in the tell us who lived in Mose courageous African
Francisco Men´ndez, rivalry and confrontations and something about what Americans who risked,
was recognized by between England and it was like to live there. and often lost, their lives
Florida’s Spanish Spain in the colonial We know that in 1759 in the long struggle to
governor as “chief” of Southeast. the village consisted of achieve freedom.
the community. In 1738 The people of Mose twenty-two palm thatch When Florida was
the Spanish governor, were guerrilla fighters huts which housed 37 ceded to Britain under
Manuel de Montiano, who made politically men, 15 women, seven the 1763 Treaty of Paris,
officially recognized the astute alliances with the boys and eight girls. the free blacks of Mose,
fortified town and Mose Spaniards; their Indian These villagers attended along with the rest of
(pronounced “Moh- say”) allies, and waged fierce Mass in a wood church the Spanish population
became the first legally war against their former where their priest also of Florida and their
sanctioned free black town masters. lived. The people of Indian allies, all left for
in what is now the United The Black militia fought Mose farmed the land and Cuba, where they were
States. bravely alongside Spanish the men stood guard at resettled by the Spanish
Ft. Mose is a critically regulars to drive off the the fort or patrolled the government. A least
important site for Black English and Spanish frontier.
American history. Ft. forces who attacked St. The villagers came from See MOSE, Page 8
March 2010 INTERCEPTOR 9
MOSE, from Page 7
251 British slaves joined
the Spanish under the
sanctuary policy, and
many others fled to the
flourishing villages of
the Seminoles in North
Florida.
Although nothing
remains of the fort, the
former site is listed on
the National Register
of Historic Places as of
1994 for its importance
in American history. It is
the only site of its kind in
the United States and is a
precious and valuable part
of our American History.
Photo Credit: The State of Florida National Historic Society

Photo Credit: The State of Florida National Historic Society

On the cover: Photo by Michael Kingston, CRTC

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The INTERCEPTOR is published monthly by the Public Affairs Office, Fort Greely Garrison. Contents of this
publication are not necessarily the official views of, nor endorsed by the U.S. Government, the Department
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Commanding Officer................... Lt. Col. Chris Chronis
Deputy Commander ...................................... Will Wiley
Public Affairs Officer............................. Kent Cummins
Public Affairs Specialist........................... Deborah Ward

March 2010 INTERCEPTOR 10

 OPSEC AND SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES (SNS), like Facebook® and Twitter®, are software applications that connect
people and information in spontaneous, interactive ways. While SNS can be useful and fun, they can
provide adversaries, such as terrorists, spies and criminals, with critical information needed to harm
you or disrupt your mission. Practicing Operations Security (OPSEC) will help you to recognize your
critical information and protect it from an adversary. Here are a few safety tips to get you started.

SAFETY CHECKLIST

Personal Information Settings and Privacy

Do you:
⎯ Keep sensitive, work-related information OFF
your profile?
⎯ Keep your plans, schedules and location data
to yourself?
⎯ Protect the names and information of
coworkers, friends, and family members?
⎯ Tell friends to be careful when posting photos
and information about you and your family?
Posted Data
Did you:
⎯ Carefully look for and set all your privacy and
security options?
⎯ Determine both your profile and search
visibility?
⎯ Sort “friends” into groups and networks, and set
access permissions accordingly?
⎯ Verify through other channels that a “friend”
request was actually from your friend?
⎯ Add “untrusted” people to the group with the
lowest permissions and accesses?

Before posting, did you:

⎯ Check all photos for indicators in the
background or reflective surfaces?
⎯ Check filenames and file tags for sensitive data
(your name, organization or other details)?
Passwords
Are they:
⎯ Unique from your other online passwords?
⎯ Sufficiently hard to guess?
⎯ Adequately protected (not shared or given
away)?
Security
Remember to:
⎯ Keep your anti-virus software updated.
⎯ Beware of links, downloads, and attachments
just as you would in e-mails.
⎯ Beware of “apps” or plugins, which are often
written by unknown third parties who might use
them to access your data and friends.
⎯ Look for HTTPS and the lock icon that indicate
active transmission security before logging in or
entering sensitive data (especially when using
wi-fi hotspots).

THINK BEFORE YOU POST! Remember, your information could become public at any time due to hacking,
configuration errors, social engineering or the business practice of selling or sharing user data. For
more information, visit the Interagency OPSEC Support Staff’s website.

Think. Protect. OPSEC.

www.ioss.gov

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 Out and about photos
1. Shana Wilburn keeps her eye
on the ball against rival from
Tanana Middle School during
the conference tournament held at
Ryan Middle School, Fairbanks,
Alaska.
2. Coach Marsha Renaud and
her FGMS varsity team: (from
top left to right) Thea Levinson,
Shana Wilburn, Jess Reiter (from
bottom left to right) Kailey Mills,
Beth Hanson, and Sondra Perkins.
3. Command Sgt. Maj. Carolyn
Reynolds congratulates Deputy
Commander Will Wiley on a job
well done.
4. Richard Lester and Brooke
Whipple from FMWR steal a
backward glance at the highly
popular Dodge Ball Tournament
held at the Fort Greely Fitness
Center.
5. Reynolds and Lt. Col. Chris
Chronis pose with Deb Anderson
during the most recent Garrison
Award Ceremony at Gabriel
Auditorium.
6. Brad Reed, DES, takes a
moment to pose for a photo. Even
during stressful workdays Reed
finds a reason to be cheerful.
Courtesy Photo
7. Tyler Coble, FMWR, sports
Motorcycle
Safety
Training
If you are interested in
Motorcycle
Safety Training
Please call the Ft. Greely
Safety Office and sign up
at 873-5239.
Class dates are
dependent upon
the weather.
– Ft. Greely Garrison
Safety Office
a witty southwestern costume
during the Dodge Ball
Tournament.
8. Whipple, FMWR, is ready
for the kill in her crazed stance
at the Dodge Ball Tournament.
9. The Twinkie’s down! Poor
Jessica Smith, FMWR, takes
a dive when she’s eliminated
from a round of dodge ball.
10. Three time Super Bowl
Champ, Riki Ellison, shows
his enjoyment with the
entertainment dodge ball
provided.
11. Jessica Gomez holds her
daughter, Amber, for a hug
while they await their turn at
the Fort Greely Tax Assistance
Center. Tax assistance was
provided by staff from Fort
Wainwright.
12. David Edalgo is always
ready for a snapshot, even
during tax time.
13. Beth Hanson, FGMS Delta
Grizzlies, goes up for a shot
against Tanana Middle School.
14. Gabriel Cavedo takes a
moment to ponder the Black
History Month Brochure.
15. Ta-Bin Brown recites
perfectly the Gettysburg Address
during the 2010 Fort Greely
Black History Month Celebration
at Fort Greely Middle School.
16. A group of FGMS students
study the Black History Month
Challenge at the most recent
Equal Opportunity event.
17. Kirsten Anderson, DES,
shows off her new hat and gloves
as she heads outside for another
windy day at Fort Greely, Alaska.
18. Donna Brooks, DHR, looks
on as the Fort Wainwright Tax
Assistance Specialist, Spec. John
Denney explains the process.
19. A Fort Greely Middle School
student waves in appreciation
at the Black History Month
Celebration.
20. Squirt Fairbanksfest Champs!
Front: Mercedes Ellis Kneeling
(left to right): Max Kulikovsky,
Patrick Kiser, Michael Yearty,
Harrison Kiser, Moses Halbert,
Standing: Jacob Schmidt, Ryan
Schmidt, Thomas Warren, Cobey
Cupp, Sam Fellman Coaches:
Corey Kiser, Rob Warren
Photos by Deborah Ward
20.
Photo courtesy of Rob Warren, ILO
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 1st March 2010

2nd

Brown Bear in Valdez

by Brad Reed took second place for
capturing one of the true and rightful
inhabitants of Alaska.

Anchorage in Spring
by Lynn Carroll took first place for vibrant colors and alluring
pulchritude so many of us find in Alaska. 3rd

Submit your Alaskan

photos by
April 1, 2010
for your chance to win.
Each month three photos will be chosen to represent the best shots of Alaska. The
winning photos are posted on the Commander’s Channel and on line at www.greely.mil Duck at Quartz Lake
At the end of the year the judging panel will meet and choose the best of the best and the by Brad Reed took third place for
winner will receive a matted and framed picture of their photo to have displayed on the the monochromatic color scheme and
Garrison. picturesque framing of subject matter.
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 T
will be chosen to represent the best shots of Alaska. The winning
photos are posted on the Commander’s Channel and on line at www.
hank you to Sabine Anderson, age 3, son of Kevin and Kirsten greely.mil At the end of the year the judging panel will meet and
Anderson (top left), Wesley Seymore, age 3, son of Kenneth and Sarah choose the best of the best and the winner will receive a matted and
Seymore, (top middle), Glory Reed, age 2 (top right), Penny Reed, framed picture of their photo to have displayed on the Garrison. You
age 5 (bottom left), Hayden Reed, age 7, (bottom middle) and Jaycie may submit as many photos as you like. The photos do not have to be
Reed, age 11, (bottom right) daughters of Brad and Chelsea Reed for from this year, but they do need to be from Alaska. Please list your
your submissions, we look forward to seeing your name in lights on name, contact number, title of photo and the location of where the
the Fort Greely Marquee! Don’t forget to check out the Command image was taken. The top three images will be displayed in the next
Channel (channel 6) to see your art work on display. running issue of the INTERCEPTOR and the Command Channel. The
If you would like your name displayed on the Fort Greely Marquee deadline for submissions is the first of each month. Please send all
and your colored picture on the Command Channel please submit your submissions to:
artwork by the first of each month to deborah.ward3@us.army.mil.
The next deadline is April. 1, 2010. Hurry and get those colors out!
For the older crowd, perhaps you have artwork that you have created deborah.ward3@us.army.mil
on your own time. Quilting, needlepoint, bead work, woodworking,
auto detailing ... anything that has your creative flair to it, we’d love to We had a great number of submissions this month for the photo
see it here in the INTERCEPTOR. contest and I would like to thank everyone who contributed. I am
Submit a photo of your work or a scanned image and we’ll find a proud to be part of a community with such fantastic talent. Kudos to
spot to highlight it for you. Don’t let your creativity go unnoticed. you Team Greely!
If you used one of our FMWR facilities be sure to list the location so
we can give them credit too.
The year long photo contest continues so if you missed the first three
months don’t miss out on March’s deadline. Each month three photos

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 ATTENTION:
AS OF MARCH 31ST, YOU WILL NO LONGER RECEIVE
SERVICE WITHOUT A DIGITAL CABLE BOX.

PICK UP YOUR DIGITAL CABLE BOX BETWEEN

MARCH 15TH AND MARCH 31ST

PLUS, GET TO THE GABRIEL AUDITORIUM

FRIDAY, APRIL 2ND, FROM 11am to 1pm!

ENTER
TO WIN PRIZES
AND ENJOY HOT DOGS, CHIPS AND SODA ON US!

Visit us at the Fort Greely store

869-3383 | www.gci.com

MARCH 15TH - MARCH 31ST GCI STORE HOURS HAVE BEEN

EXTENDED TO INCLUDE SATURDAYS.
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Kids’ Corner
Color the image below then scan

Kids’ Corner
your work of art and send it to:
deborah.ward3@us.army.mil
Four winners will be chosen each month and will get the chance to
have their name in lights on the Fort Greely Marquee for a week!
Be sure to include your first name, age and telephone number in the
space provided below so we may contact you if selected.
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE 1st OF EACH MONTH.

NAME:_____________________________________ AGE:_________ PHONE:_____________________________

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