The Fort Hood Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 11, 1993 Page: 4 of 42
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A4 FORT HOOD SENTINEL
By Niki W ilkie
13th Public Affairs Team
It used to be two separate
holidays one for good ol’
George W ashington who
helped chisel out our country
from the beginning and one
for Abraham Lincoln who
glued it back together about
midway through its history.
AS TIME went by new
presidents were elected. Some
of them did really good jobs
and it began to grow clear
what was going to happen.
We would either have to
have a holiday to celebrate
each president’s birthday or
acknowledge that few presi-
dents actually deserve one.
Let’s face it many presidents
we don’t remember are prob-
ably more a victim of their
time than anything. John
Adams had a pretty tough act
to follow so the only thing he
could do to be remembered as a
president was get his son elect-
ed.
And do any of you remem-
ber who was president just be-
fore Abraham Lincoln?
James Buchanan was the
guy unlucky enough to have
everything he did completely
overshadowed by the man who
U.S. MAGISTRATE COURT
On Jan. 29 the U.S. Magis-
trate Judge sitting at Fort
Hood heard the following
cases:
Gaylon A. Barnes Killeen
was found guilty of theft sen-
tencing is set for March 12.
Pam ela R. Barnes Killeen
was found guilty of two counts
I of theft sentencing is set for
March 12.
Lynette R. Fluitt Killeen
was found guilty of theft fined
$260 and placed on probation
HUH
BHM luncheon slated
The 6th annual Black History Month luncheon will
be 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Main NCO Club.
Tickets may be purchased from EEO 287-3602 and
EO 287-4910.
Computer users meet
The Central Texas computer users group meet at
noon on the second and fourth Saturday of every
month at Fiddlers’ Green. 8 Jose Rivera 539-2286.
Commissary open on holiday
The Wainwright Commissary will be open Feb. 15
Presidents’ Day. The Clear Creek Commissary will be
closed. Both commissaries will resume normal opera-
tions Feb. 16.
Special Forces briefing set
Special Forces briefings are held at 10 a.m. 2 and 6
p.m. in building 3971 on the corner of Tank De-
stroyer and 72nd Street. Requirements are grades E-
4 through E-6 GT Score 110 and above and PLDC.
Physical training and swim test are at 7:30 a.m.
every Wednesday. The location will be announced at
briefing uniforms: BDUs and running shoes for physi-
cal training and boots for the swim rain or shine. 8
288-6974/6975.
hange of com and slate
The 3rd Personnel Group change of command
ceremony will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at Sadowski Field
or Abrams Physical Fitness Center in the event of
inclement weather. Rehearsals will impact 546th
15th and 502nd personnel service companies 21st
Replacement Detachment Levy and the Welcome
and Care Center 1 5 p.m. Feb. 11 and 11 a.m. 5
p.m. Feb. 12. 8 Maj. Toth 288-7254.
Soldiers still need SGLI update
As of Jan. 26 only 86 percent of Fort Hood soldiers
have signed the new Servicemen’s Group Life Insur-
ance form. Soldiers must sign the new SGLI form
regardless of their desire to increase coverage. Claims
based on choices made on the old form won’t be
accepted March 1. The personnel service companies
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Holiday honors great not so great
freed the slaves and pulled the
Union back together from the
scourges of the Civil War.
Quick who remembers what
Buchanan actually did as pres-
ident? He denied the right of
states to secede from the Union
and accepted the Dred Scott
decision as binding.
Hardly sounds as good as
Lincoln’s record does it? But
what would have happened if
Buchanan had been elected in
the middle of the Civil War? It
probably would have ended the
war rather quickly since he
didn’t believe the use of force
was justified.
PRESID EN TS’ Day just
doesn’t rally the same emotion
these days that holidays like
Martin Luther King’s birthday
do. It doesn’t bring the same
reflective spirit as Veterans
Day or the festive family
bonding mood of Christmas.
Even if we don’t agree with
the stands a president took on
certain issues like John
Quincy Adams’ opposition of
the annexation of Texas it is
important to realize that their
times were different and con-
tributed to these different
viewpoints.
William Henry Harrison
trying to appear tough made a
for one year.
Jeanette G. Johnson Fort
Hood was found guilty of reck-
less conduct fined $310 and
placed on probation for one
year.
a L. a
Killeen was found guilty of
receiving stolen property fined
$525 and placed on probation
for three years.
Celette N. Salazar Lampa-
sas was found guilty of con-
spiracy and theft of govern-
ment property fined $350 and
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long inaugural speech in the
cold rain caught pneumonia
and died 31 days into his term.
Who knows what he might
have accomplished.
James A. Garfield was shot
July 2 1881 the same year he
took office. He died two months
later. Had the same thing hap-
pened in more modern times
medical technology probably
would have saved him and he
could have gone on to be a
great president.
placed on probation for one
year.
a tricia L. Scherbring
Killeen was found guilty of
theft of government property
sentencing is set for March 12.
Sammy Sierra Killeen was
found guilty of reckless con-
duct fined $260 and placed on
probation for one year.
Eric D. Thompson Austin
was found guilty of conspiracy
three counts of theft of per-
sonal property and theft of ser-
vices sentencing is set for
can assist units in completing this important pro-
gram. 8 Maj. Toth 287-7254 or Chief Warrant
Officer Mulcahy 287-2207.
CPR course offered
An American Heart Association cardiopulmonary
resuscitation instructor’s course will be conducted
Feb. 16 and 18 at the Monroe Troop Clinic for
soldiers assigned to FORSCOM units on Fort Hood.
This course prepares qualified civilians and soldiers
to teach CPR. Instructor candidates must hold a
current card as a CPR provider AHA Course or
American Red Cross CPR Professional Rescuer. 8
Maj. Cooper 287-5082 after 1 p.m.
CFC applications due
Organizations interested in serving as the principal
combined fund organization for the 1994 Combined
Federal Campaign must submit their applications to
the local federal coordinating committee by Feb. 26.
8 CFC project officer 287-0345.
Soldiers sought for reunion
Former members of 4th Battalion 34th Armor 8th
Infantry Division and attached units that served
with this unit in Saudi Arabia will hold a reunion
Feb. 26 28 in Las Vegas. For details 8 Sgt.
Winchell 526-7072.
NCO Academy hosts seminar
The III Corps NCO Adacemy will host a Spouse’s
Seminar 8 a.m. 3 p.m. March 2 in building 2115.
The seminar is for spouses of soldiers scheduled to
attend the primary leadership development course or
the basic non-commissioned officer course. The semi-
nar offers information about the two courses and
referral services information from support agencies
such as the Army Community Services the Educa-
tion Center and Child Development Services. Spous-
es are also invited to have lunch at the academy and
are provided free child care and transportation. 8
Sgt. Robinson 287-3391/0222.
Resource Managers’ Day set
Resource Managers’ Day seminars will be 7:30 a.m.
HOOD BULLETINS
There is something fascinat-
ing about each president who
has been elected to lead our
nation. While not all of them
are remembered as fondly as
Washington and Lincoln they
have been awarded their time
to be remembered.
Considering there have been
42 presidents including Bill
Clinton and there are 24
hours in a day that leaves just
more than 34 minutes per
president.
LAW AND ORDER
March 19.
Twenty people were tried in
U.S. Magistrate Court for traf-
fic violations 17 were found
guilty of their violations and
fined a total of $780.
EVICTIONS
Recently the III Corps and
Fort Hood commander ap-
proved the eviction of a spe-
cialist and his family from gov-
ernment family housing in
Venable Village. The eviction
was based on failure to main
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4:30 p.m. March 24 at the Fort Hood Officers’ Club.
The conference is open to all.
AAAA convention slated
The annual Army Aviation Association of America
convention will be March 31 April 4 at Tarrant
County Convention Center Fort Worth. For details
8 (203) 226-8184.
PX facilities test new hours
Through April 4 the Prairie Schooner Snack Bar
building 87008 16th Street will test new hours 7
a.m. 2 p.m. and 6 9 p.m. for beer and pizza only.
The Military Clothing Sales store and the AAFES
Food Court building 135 will continue testing in-
creased hours 8 a.m. 8 p.m. Thursdays through
April 29.
Selection board slated
A selection panel will convene April 15 to select
qualified active duty enlisted soldiers in primary
military occupational speciality 98C and 98J ser-
geant staff sergeant to participate in the MINSAP
work study program. For details contact your person-
nel service company.
Claims Office changes hours
The Claims Office will conduct initial interviews on
a walk-in basis 7:30 11 a.m. and 1:30 3:30 p.m.
The claims interviewer will inform customers of
follow-up appointment if necessary.
TDY travel fares may apply
Official travelers should be offered super saver
fares for TDY trips when reservations are made and
orders presented in time to meet any advanced travel
purchase requirements. If super saver fares are not
offered ask if any apply. 8 Ms. Clark-Amold 287-
760°.
Abuse prevention training set
Annual child and spouse prevention training for
units is required by Army regulation. To schedule
classes 8 287-6074 or 287-4861.
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DTAP briefing set
A Disabled Transition Assistance Program briefing will be
1 3 p.m. Feb. 18. All soldiers found unfit during disability
processing are automatically scheduled to attend the DTAP
briefing soldiers must bring a copy of their physical evalua-
tion board proceedings marked VA Copy.
Retiree briefings slated
Army Career and Alumni Program retiree briefings are at
10 a.m. any Thursday at building 61. Appointments are not
necessary. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
Offlcer/NCO briefings set
Senior noncommissioned officers and officers who are within
180 days of leaving the service and not retiring should attend
the briefing at 8 a.m. any Thursday in building 61. Officers
involuntarily separating may call 288-6738 for an appoint-
ment.
JAC services available
The Job Assistance Center presents job-search workshops
8:30 a.m 4 p.m. each Tuesday in building 61 seminars 1:30
4 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday at Palmer Theater.
Resume and interview classes are available. Appointments
are required and classes fill about a month in advance. All
interested personnel must be referred by ACAP.
Unit briefings available
Army Career and Alumni Program provides a comprehen-
sive system to assist soldiers leaving the Army and the
Army’s civilian work force. The program provides transition
services to the Army family soldiers civilians and family
members. Staff activities or major separate units who want
an ACAP briefing should call 288-ACAP.
tain government quarters in
accordance with Fort Hood
Regulation 210-48. The oc-
cupant was notified on four
occasions to correct discrepan-
cies. A warning sent through
the chain of command was dis-
regarded.
If you receive a Reminder to
Occupant Fort Hood Form
350 take it seriously. If you
disagree with the violation
contact the housing sergeant
major or seek help through
your chain of command. Fail
ure to comply with Fort Hood
Regulation 210-48 may result
in the termination of housing
privileges.
If you or members of your
family are experiencing prob-
lems you are urged to seek
help through your chain of
command your chaplain or
Army Community Service.
Sponsors are reminded of
their responsibility to control
family members. Failure to do
so may result in the termina-
tion of housing privileges.
Chapel offers GED/ESL classes
Comanche Chapel offers free general education
development and English as a second language class-
es 12:30 2:30 p.m. Monday Wednesday and Friday.
8 526-1120 for details.
Cable TV hotline open
If CENCOM can’t resolve your on-post cable TV
problems call the contracting officer representative.
8 Gary Reavis 287-8550.
Sick call hours set
Troop Medical Clinics are open 7:30 a.m. 4:30!
p.m. Monday Wednesday and Friday and at 1 p.m.
Thursdays. Soldiers too ill to attend sergeants’ time
should go to their designated TMC for screening
treatment or referral to the emergency room. De-j
pending on illness soldiers may be asked to return at
1 p.m. for further screening. Soldiers should not
bypass their TMC by going to the ER at DACH
unless they need emergency treatment. Soldiers must
have a sick call slip if reporting to TMCs.
Additional Insurance available
Soldiers can purchase all risk transit service insur-
ance from Department of Defense approved carriers.
The additional insurance covers personal property
shipments. The cost varies with companies. S Mrs.
Morrison 287-2300.
Blood donation ban lifted
The deferral of blood donations from soldiers who
served in Operations Desert Shield/Storm was lifted
Dec. 30 1992. Commanders are encouraged to pro-
vide time for their soldiers to donate blood or coordi-
nate blood drives. The blood donor center in building
4451 is open 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Monday Thursday
and 7:30 a.m. noon Friday.
Tax center open
The Fort Hood Tax Center located in building 209
offers free tax preparation assistance and electronic
filing. The center is open 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
Monday Wednesday 1 8:30 p.m. Thursday closed
Friday 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 6 p.m.
Sunday.
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