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Vol. 39, No. 33 Published for the community of Fort Polk, La. Aug. 17 2012

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Inside the GuardianVirgin Islands NG ....... 7

Purple Heart Month ... 8

Women’s equality .... 12

Net Zero hero ............ 13

Homeless animals ..... 17

Bulletin board ......... 20

Soldiers from 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery, 4th BrigadeCombat Team, 10th Mountain Division attach the M119 Howitzer

to a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter during sling load training atHonor Field Aug. 9. See page 5 for full story.

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and Fort Polk commanding general

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Change of commandThe 5th Aviation Battalion holds a

change of command ceremony today at 10a.m. at the battalion hangar, bldg 4239. Lt.Col. Christopher S. Speer relinquishes com-mand to Lt. Col. Guy J. Gierhart.

SSA closureThe Supply Support Activity is closed for

annual inventory Aug. 24-31. Only emer-gency and high-priority requisitions will beprocessed during the closure. For more in-formation call 531-0950/4178.

BJACH hoursBayne-Jones Army Community Hospital

clinics and lab are closed Aug. 24 for atraining holiday. The outpatient pharmacywill be open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The emer-gency room is open 24 hours a day, sevendays a week.

Parking lot workSealing and striping operations for the

following parking lots take place Aug. 26-Nov. 6: the Warrior Zone at bldg 1455; MainPost Chapel in bldg. 427 and Bayou Theaterin bldg. 840. Temporary closure of selectedareas in the parking lots will be necessarybut none of the lots will be completelyclosed. Motorists should park in these lotsfor business only and not leave vehiclesovernight during the operations.

Safety DayThe Joint Readiness Training Center and

Fort Polk hosts a safety and occupationalhealth day Aug. 30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. atthe Warrior Community Center. Activitiesinclude child safety seat inspection, vehiclerollover demonstrations, impaired drivingcourse, fire safety, displays and safetyawareness items. Food and drinks will beavailable for purchase. For more informa-tion call 531-7527.

Watchcare jobsThe Fort Polk Religious Support Office

has the following watchcare positions avail-able:

• Six positions at the Main Post Chapelfor Sundays, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

• Three positions at Glory Chapel forSundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• 12 positions at Main Post Chapel forTuesdays, 8:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

• Six positions at Main Post Chapel forWednesdays, 5-8 p.m.

Applicants must submit a bid price (notto exceed $10 per hour), a resume docu-

Briefs

Please see Briefs, page 5

FORT POLK, La. –– On Jan. 7, 2011, Congressenacted 10 United States Code Subsection 2740,which authorized the Department of Defense topay full replacement value in three limited cir-cumstances for claims arising from the loss ordamage to household goods stored or transport-ed at DoD expense.

As a general rule, full replacement value isonly payable by the transportation serviceprovider, or TSP, if the claim is submitted proper-ly and timely to the TSP. On May 24, 2012, theSecretary of the Army authorized all Army mili-tary claims offices to pay full replacement valueretroactive to the Jan. 7, 2011 enactment.

A Soldier will receive full replacement valuedirectly from an Army military claims office if:

1) The loss or damage resulted from an act ofGod (hurricane) or other specific exclusion listedin the “Defense Personal Property System” rules;

2) An ocean carrier caused the loss or damage;or

3) The “last handler” (mover) denied the claimand stated the previous mover caused the loss ordamage.

Soldiers must file a “Notice of Loss or Dam-age” within 75 days and a claim within ninemonths of delivery to receive full replacementvalue.

The Fort Polk Claims Office will screen eachhousehold goods claim filed in PCLAIMS at:https://www.jagcnet4.army.mil/pclaims to de-termine whether or not the new law applies.

The Fort Polk Claims Office is open Mondaythrough Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and closedfor lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It is locatednext to the Showboat Theatre at 7090 AlabamaAve., bldg 1454. Visit the website at www.jrtc-polk.army.mil/SJA/CL.html or Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/FortPolkClaims or call 531-2636 for more information.

FORT POLK CLAIMS OFFICE

FORT POLK PROGRESS

LEESVILLE, La. –– Members of Fort PolkProgress, U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu and otherLouisiana officials recently traveled to Washing-ton D.C. to meet with Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter,commanding general, United States Army Instal-lation Command, to discuss issues important tothe future sustainability of Fort Polk along withtransportation projects vital to the Joint Readi-ness Training Center and Fort Polk and CentralLouisiana.

Among the topics discussed in the meetingwas the status of improvements to La. Hwy 469,the primary commercial entrance to Fort Polkand main rotational training unit convoy route toPeason Ridge. Peason Ridge is one of several crit-ical training areas used by units training at theJRTC.

La. Hwy 469 extends 2.45 miles from La. Hwy28 to access control point 7 (K Avenue, NorthFort) on Fort Polk. Improvements to the road willconsist of a cement treatment of its base by re-moving the existing asphalt, blending it with ce-ment to strengthen the base, and overlaying thebase with an asphalt surface. The result will be astrong, durable surface capable of accommodat-ing Fort Polk traffic.

The estimated construction cost is $1.58 mil-lion. Louisiana Department of Transportationand Development has scheduled the biddingprocess for Nov. 14. Construction is estimated tobegin in February 2013. Improvements should becompleted sometime in June 2013.

In addition, Louisiana DoTD will make dra-matic improvements to U.S. Hwy 171 beginningfrom La. Hwy 10 through the intersection of FortPolk’s Entrance Road ending in Leesville. Theproject includes a new overlay in one section andconcrete rehabilitation in another, among otherimprovements. The $13.6 million project will fur-ther improve traffic, safety, and accessibility toand from the JRTC and Fort Polk.

U.S. Hwy 171 is the four-lane north-southhighway parallel to Fort Polk’s western borderthat passes through the nearby cities of DeRid-der, New Llano and Leesville. Fort Polk’s mainentrance, Entrance Road, extends from U.S. Hwy171 to Fort Polk’s main gate. The highway is themain thoroughfare and commercial area in theFort Polk region and is heavily traveled by Sol-diers and their Families.

The improvements are projected to begin inDecember 2012 and conclude in one and a half totwo years.

“We are very thankful and truly appreciatethe commitment and hard work that SenatorLandrieu, Governor Bobby Jindal and our localofficials have put into these projects, the JointReadiness Training Center and Fort Polk and thegreat State of Louisiana. Their dedication to ourArmy and Fort Polk will further enhance FortPolk’s mission to train Soldiers, improve thequality of life for our Soldiers and their Familiesand our surrounding communities while main-taining Fort Polk as the best hometown in theArmy,” said Michael Reese, president of FortPolk Progress.

Fort Polk Progress, a regional organizationthat consists of local and regional leaders andbusinessmen was formed in 2006 to educate andinform local, state and federal officials about theimportance of Fort Polk to Louisiana, the Army,and national defense. Not only is Fort Polk a“crown jewel” in the national defense arsenal, itis equally important to the economic growth anddevelopment in the region as Fort Polk con-tributes $1.67 billion dollars to central Louisianaannually.

The organization also serves as a liaison be-tween local communities and Fort Polk leader-ship. It promotes actions that can be taken in thesurrounding areas to address quality of life is-sues for Soldiers and their Families.

For comments or information send email [email protected].

Highway improvements addressed

New law helps with household goods claims


WASHINGTON — The first woman to serveas a four-star general in both the Army and theU.S. armed forces, Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, re-tired today after 38 years in uniform.

"Ann is a leader who lived our Army values,who always led from the front, who dedicatedherself to the profession of arms," said Chief ofStaff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno, who hostedthe retirement. "In my mind, Ann Dunwoody isthe epitome of the Army professional."

Dunwoody joined the Army in 1974, and wascommissioned as a second lieutenant in theWomen's Army Corps in 1975. Her first assign-ment was as supply platoon leader, 226th Main-tenance Company (Forward, Direct Support),100th Supply and Services Battalion (Direct Sup-port), Fort Sill, Okla. Since then, she's served atevery level of command.

"Her true legacy and reward will be the thou-sands of Soldiers and civilians whose lives shehas touched through the span of her career,"Odierno said during a ceremony at SummerallField at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.,near the Pentagon.

Most recently, Dunwoody served as com-mander of the Army Materiel Command, orAMC, one of the largest commands in the Army.The command employs more than 69,000 em-ployees across all 50 states and 145 countries.

"It was Ann's most recent role, as commanderof the AMC, in which she unified global logisticsin a way (that has never) been done," Odiernosaid. "She capitalized AMC's fundamental logis-tics functions to maximize the efficiency andservices they provided of supply, maintenance,contact support, research and development, baseand installation support, and deployment anddistribution. She connected AMC not only to theArmy, but ensured the joint force was alwaysready and supplied as well."

Odierno assured Dunwoody that she has left amark on the Army, and changed it for the better.

"You have shown pride in your units, youhave challenged your subordinates, you havebeen loyal to your leaders, you have been afriend to your colleagues, and you have been aselfless servant to those who have been placed inyour charge," Odierno said.

"You have made every unit you have been in abetter unit. Your legacy is clear."

In 2008, Dunwoody was promoted to general.She was the first woman in the U.S. military to bepromoted to that rank. Odierno said that whilethe promotion is significant for women, Dun-woody didn't get it because of her gender, but be-cause of her performance.

"It wasn't because you were a woman, it wasbecause you were a brilliant, dedicated officer,and you were quite simply the best logisticianthe Army has ever had," Odierno said. "You haveset the shining example for all Soldiers, especial-ly our young leaders."

An Army brat, Dunwoody said she moved allover the world with her father, who was also an

Army officer who retired as a brigadier general.On the occasion of her retirement from the

Army, she said, it's been easier for her to thinkabout leaving than to talk about it.

"Thinking about it is fun, talking about it isvery hard," she said. "And the reason it's so hardcomes down to one word: Soldiers.”

Referring to those Soldiers on the parade fieldfrom the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The OldGuard), she spoke more broadly of all the Sol-diers in the Army.

"These Soldiers represent the finest in ourArmy, the Army that I love so much," she said."It's a profession and an institution that has beena part of me since the day I was born.

"From the very first day that I put my uniformon, right up until this morning, I know there isnothing I would have rather done with my life,"she said.

"Thank you for helping me make this journeypossible."

Dunwoody's husband, retired Air Force Col.Craig Brotchie, along with many of her familyand friends, some going back as far as the fourthgrade, attended the retirement ceremony.

"I promise now that I'm retired, I have a lotmore time to be a better sister, a better grandmaand a better friend," Dunwoody told them. "Ican't wait."

The outgoing general also thanked her hus-band.

"I won't even try to put in words what our lifetogether has meant," she said. "Thank you. I loveyou. And I know you, me and Barney (their dog),

have plenty of more miles to go."According to Odierno, a member of the Dun-

woody family "has served in every great conflictsince the Revolutionary War."

Her great-grandfather was a veteran of theSpanish-American war, and a Signal Corps offi-cer. Dunwoody's own father, Brig. Gen. HaroldDunwoody, was a veteran of World War II, theKorean War and the Vietnam War.

Dunwoody thanked her father, who could notbe in attendance, for the influence he had on her.

"My own personal hero is my dad, he is aproud World War II, Korea, Vietnam veteran,"she said.

"And he was a real Soldier's Soldier. Andmuch of who I am is founded on what I learnedfrom my dad, as a Soldier, as a patriot and as afather."

Also thanking her mother, Dunwoody said "Igot my faith, energy and my love of sports frommy mom."

Dunwoody said during her military career,she's never worked for a female boss.

"I've always had male bosses who havecoached me, mentored me and influenced my ca-reer as a Soldier," Dunwoody said.

"(They) gave me opportunities that I know ifleft to the bureaucracy would have never hap-pened. (They are) leaders who opened the doorsfor me, leaders who looked beyond gender, lead-ers who could see something in folks that didn'tlook like they do.

“Without their help, I know I would not bestanding here today."

AArrmmyy nneewwss First female four-star general, Ann E. Dunwoody, retires from ArmyBy C. TODD LOPEZArmy News Service

Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, the 17th commanding general of Army Materiel Command, re-tired Aug. 15 during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Dunwoody was thefirst female in the Army, and the entire United States military, to attain the rank of four-star general. Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno hosted the ceremony.

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menting watchcare experience and a preferencestatement noting which positions are being ap-plied for.

You may apply for all positions. Deadline to apply is Aug. 31. Send informa-

tion to [email protected] more information call 531-4228.

Road constructionContractors are working to repair Texas Av-

enue through March 29. Construction takesplace from the intersection of Texas Avenue andMagazine Road to the intersection of Texas Av-enue and E Avenue.

Traffic will be detoured around the construc-tion, but two lanes will be maintained alongTexas Avenue.

Drive with caution around this area and seekalternate routes when possible.

West Point recruiterSoldiers interested in attending West Point

may attend an admissions presentation Aug. 24at the Showboat Theatre from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Formore information visit http://admissions.west-point.edu/pros-cadets-soldiers.html or call Maj.Ryan Liebhaber at (845) 938-5780.

Preretirement briefA mandatory preretirement briefing is held

Aug. 30 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fort Polk’s BayouTheater. Civilian attire may be worn.

Information on retirement processing, movinghousehold goods, selecting a retirement location,obtaining new ID cards, finding civilian employ-ment, making a Survivor Benefit Plan decision,benefits and entitlements such as retired pay,military and civilian health care and veteran’sbenefits are some of the subjects covered. Spous-es are encouraged to attend.

For more information call 531-6625.

Employer daysThe Army Career and Alumni Program Cen-

ter, 7950 Alabama Ave., bldg 2155, suite 105,hosts the following employers:

• WyoTech visits ACAP Tuesday from 9 a.m.-noon.

• Universal Technical Institute representativesvisit ACAP Thursday and Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. tonoon.

Job fairThe Beauregard Business and Career Solu-

tions Center and the Greater Beauregard Cham-ber of Commerce host a job fair Aug. 31 at theBeauregard Parish Fairgrounds.

Veteran priority is given from 8-9 a.m. and thegeneral public is welcome from 9 a.m.-noon.

For more information call (337) 462-5838 or(337) 463-5533.

ACAP hiring eventThe Army Career and Alumni Program, along

with Civilianjobs.com, hosts a job fair and hir-ing event for transitioning Soldiers, veterans andspouses Sept. 13 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the War-rior Community Center.


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FORT POLK, La. –– Soldiers of 5th Battal-ion, 25th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade CombatTeam, 10th Mountain Division, conductedsling load training at Honor Field Aug. 9.

“The training, which consists of hooking upthe M119 Howitzer to a UH-60 Blackhawk hel-icopter, is the stepping stone for more large-scale training,” said Cpt. Matthew Roehm,commander, Battery A, 5th Bn, 25th FA.

Roehm said the next steps include pickingup ammo and personnel to move them to al-ternate locations so his Soldiers get as real todeployment training as possible.

Roehm, having experience in sling loadingfrom the brigade’s most recent deployment toAfghanistan, understands how important it isto be properly trained to achieve mission suc-cess.

“It’s just basic training to get our guys con-

fident in their rigging abilities, (to see) thatwhat they’re doing on the howitzer will holdthe weight once the aircraft picks it up. It’s im-portant because downrange, especially like thelast deployment I was on, you have to movethese howitzers around the battlefield a lot tosupport different COPs (combat outposts) andmissions. You also have to do services onthem, so picking them up and taking themback to the main FOBs (forward operatingbase) for repair is important,” said Roehm.

Spc. Jacob Hurst, gunner and cannon crewmember, B Battery, 5th Bn, 25th FA, who re-cently deployed, used this training to not onlyrefresh himself but train his Soldiers on thingsthey have yet to see in their brief Army ca-reers.

“It’s a lot easier for me training someoneelse because as I’m saying it out loud, it helpsme to rethink what I’m doing which helps me

FORT POLK, La. –– Soldiers from CompanyC, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4thBrigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Divi-sion prepared for their upcoming training ex-ercise to Kazakhstan with training on NorthFort Aug. 8-10.

The exercise, Steppe Eagle, which will havethem training with the Kazakh forces as wellas representatives from other countries, willexpose the “Wild Boars” to a new way of lifeand surroundings. The Soldiers are excited toexperience another culture for the first time.

“A month or two ago, I had never heard ofKazakhstan. Now I get to go over there andexperience the culture,” said Sgt. Roman

Roberson, an Infantryman with C Co, 2nd Bn,30th Inf Reg. “The people sound friendly andthey want to meet us, which is different fromwhere we’ve been going, like Iraq andAfghanistan. They want to be friends; theywant to learn from us, we want to learn fromthem –– I’m looking forward to the kinship.”

Spc. Zachary Jones sees similarities from thetraining he has received to his experiencesfrom the brigade’s most recent deployment toAfghanistan last year.

“(Kazakhstanis) have a very respectful cul-ture. We learned to respect their elders, not toshow off feet when we eat, and to sit crosslegged,” said Jones. “We sat down and hadsome local food and we were taught what

Staff Sgt. Nicolas Franko (right), Battery B, 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery, 4thBrigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Divison and Spc. Jacob Hurst, gunner, Btry B,work on tightening up cables for sling load training Aug. 9 on Honor Field.

Polk unit trains for sling loadsBy Spc. BRIAN P. GLASS4th BCT, 10th Mtn Div

By Spc. BRIAN P. GLASS4th BCT, 10th Mtn Div

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2-30th Soldiers prepare for ‘Steppe Eagle’

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make less mistakes,” said Hurst.“It’s not hard to do; it’s just a lot

to do. You have to be very precise inwhat you’re doing. There is a smallmargin of error –– if we get a link upwrong, the Blackhawk won’t be bal-anced and it will drop it right away.If something isn’t tied right orhooked up right, the legs could fallout from underneath,” said Hurst.

“It’s something we really need toknow because in a deployment situ-ation, if your gun goes down andyou need another one, you need toknow how to sling load it to makesure your weapon will fly right.

That way, you can get it out andbring in a new one to use.”

Staff Sgt. Nicolas Franko, sectionchief, B Btry, 5th Bn, 25th FA, appre-ciates the training to keep himselfand the other Soldiers refreshed onpart of their jobs.

“It’s realistic training to what wedo downrange. We sling loadedhowitzers all the time. It gives thenew guys who are just joining theArmy a feel of how it works andfeels with the birds overhead,” saidFranko. “You’re always training togo downrange and to be a goodfield artilleryman.”

everything represents. Obviously it’s the same asAfghanistan in that you treat the elder with re-spect, only here you can greet their women witha head nod and shake their hand if they extendtheir hand in greeting.”

Along with cultural training, Roberson andthe other Soldiers were exposed to all of theweapons Kazakh forces use.

“We got to see a couple variations of the AK-47,” said Roberson.

“Their weapons are all very light. Most ofthem have wood on them still, very easy to takeapart, easy to clean, easy to adjust the sites. Withan AK-47, you can lose half the stuff it has on itand it will still fire.”

Roberson, who has Soldiers who have de-ployed and some who have not, sees this trainingas a benefit to everyone involved.

“I think it’s important for everybody. This is awhole different ballgame than Afghanistan andit’s great to teach these guys the language so wecan build a kinship with them,” said Roberson.“Usually before a deployment, we get a week ofcultural training with Soldiers teaching Soldiers.Here we have experts, people who have livedover there teaching the classes.”

Col. Mario Diaz, commander of 4th BrigadeCombat Team, 10th Mountain Division, spoke atthe awards presentation at the conclusion of thetraining at North Fort. Diaz, excited to see whathis Soldiers will do overseas, stressed how im-portant this training is and how hard it was toget it together.

“You may not realize it, I hope you do. It maysink in sometime during the exercise, maybemonths and years from now. We did this to notonly get you trained but educated. We don’t talkabout education much in the Army, especially atthe levels below brigade. But you went through avery important education process over the lastcouple of days,” said Diaz.

“In putting this group of educators and profes-sionals together, who care about what they’re do-ing to make you better, it was no small statementto what the Army has learned over the past 10years in past conflicts.”

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Above: A 2nd Battalion 30th In-fantry Regiment, 4th BrigadeCombat Team, 10th MountainDivision Soldier practices greet-ing a local Kazakhstan womanduring cultural training onNorth Fort Aug. 8. Right : Staff Sgt. Cory Walter,Company C, 2nd Bn, 30th InfReg, 4th BCT, 10th Mtn Div, vi-sually checks over a rocket pro-pelled grenade launcher duringweapons familiarization Aug. 8.

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FFort Polk’s 519th Military Police train unit from Virgin Islands

FORT POLK, La. — Soldiers from the Unit-ed States Virgin Islands National Guard partic-ipated in training at Fort Polk from July 27 toAug. 10. Soldiers from the 519th Military Po-lice Battalion oversaw the instruction as theytaught the National Guard Soldiers about as-pects of law enforcement.

Capt. Tabitha Townsend, 91st Military Po-lice Detachment commander, 519th MP Bn,said the Virgin Islands National Guard has re-cently been assigned a new law and order mis-sion and needed to learn how a military policeorganization functioned on a daily basis.“They came here to see how we flow our forceprotection, military police investigation andtraffic accident investigation units together asa whole,” said Townsend.

It’s unusual for training to take place onFort Polk outside of the confines of the JointReadiness Training Center training area, saidTownsend. “But this was an opportunity forthe Virgin Islands Soldiers to train with a realunit performing the same duties they will beconducting once they get back home. Whatthey were observing was what Fort Polk’s mil-itary police do daily,” she said.

Townsend said this is the first time FortPolk’s Military Police have led the way in theindividual training of a unit. “It’s differentthan teaching an individual Soldier, but I thinkwe did well in that each section took care oftheir part of the training and taught the Na-tional Guard Soldiers the skills they needed intactics, techniques and procedures,” saidTownsend.

The training was excellent, said Sgt. 1stClass Eddie Stout, Force Protection Team Su-pervisor, 661st Military Police detachment,Virgin Island National Guard. “My unit waswell taught and trained. Everyone was on theball and motivated to do the mission,” he said.

The most important thing they learned, ac-cording to Stout, was the different require-ments and security measures required to run apost. “We have copies of standard oper-ating procedures now. Some of thetraining aids that they usedwill help when we gethome and begin to set upour own system. We areworking toward becom-ing as professional as youare here,” said Stout.

Training was just the firststep, according to Stout. “Be-fore the Soldiers can applywhat they learned here athome, they have to go toschools in Fort Leonard Wood,Mo. for Military Police Investiga-tion and Force Protection and Lack-land Air Force base, San Antonio,Texas, for Traffic Accident Investigation.Then they can implement the training theyhave absorbed at Fort Polk,” said Stout.

Only a handful of the unit has been to theirrespective schools, said Sgt. Titus Dubois,

661st MP Det. “I haven’t been to the Force Pro-tection School. So my being here gives me abetter understanding of what I will be study-ing when I go. It gives me a head start,” hesaid.

The training conducted here offered the Na-tional Guard Unit the chance to learn the ap-

propriate way for people to gain accessto Fort Polk and participate in the obser-vation inspection program and culturalroleplaying. “We went to the differentunits and made sure they are up tostandard with things like weaponlogs and that they are following allthe guidelines. We also went to thetraining area where the culturalroleplaying is taking place. That’swhere the roleplayers come inand we scan their IDs,” saidDubois.

About 36 personnel wentthrough the training. Soldierswere split into different sections

for training purposes. “There isforce protection, which is the group

I’m part of, military police investiga-tion and traffic accident investigation.

These are the three things we’ve cometo learn about,” said Dubois. “It’s going tohelp us implement the same structure as FortPolk at home.”

The Soldiers training in MPI procedures at-tended an interview and interrogation course,said Townsend. “It depicted investigativetechniques, apprehensions and crime sceneprocessing, while Soldiers training for trafficaccident investigation rode along with patrolofficers.

“They couldn’t engage in any situations,but they were allowed to observe. They werealso given instruction on case reviews, casefile construction, investigative planning andmore,” she said.

Once they implement their zone (their lawand order mission) at home they would like toreturn to Fort Polk to train every now andthen, said Stout. “The atmosphere and envi-ronment here was nice. Everyone was veryfriendly,” said Stout.

“This has been very beneficial training. Itwas a good experience,” said Dubois. “Wehave learned a lot and I hope my unit cancome again next year.”

The exercise was a positive thing for FortPolk, the 519th MP Bn and the 91st MPs (theSoldiers that did much of the training), saidTownsend. “It gave Fort Polk Soldiers achance to see the importance of their jobs andpass on their knowledge. It’s always a greatfeeling to know that you are doing such agood job that someone wants to emulate you,”said Townsend.

Sgt. Titus Dubois, 661st MP Det, Virgin Islands National Guard, (far right) helps a civil-ian gain access to Fort Polk at the Visitor's Center Aug. 8.

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FORT POLK, La. — On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen.George Washington sat pondering the Army thathad just won independence for the newly formedUnited States of America. He was concerned be-cause the young nation he represented lacked thefinancial means to pay his Soldiers, or even feedthem. Washington struggled with creatingsome type of recog-nition for those Sol-diers who distin-guished them-selves on the battle-field.

After mullingover his choices, thefuture first president ofthe United States createdthe Badge of Military Meritand said, “that whenev-er any singularly meri-torious action is per-formed, the author of itshall be permitted towear on his facings, overhis left breast, the figureof a heart in purple cloth orsilk, edged with narrow laceor binding.

The badge — awarded to four Sol-diers who fought in the Revolutionary War —later came to be called the Purple Heart, the mili-tary's oldest medal. The medal fell out of use un-til 1932 when Gen. Douglas MacArthur led an ef-fort to revive the medal to mark the bicentennialof Washington's birth. It was designed to com-memorate bravery, but also recognized woundedSoldiers.

During World War II, the medal was changedto recognize combat injuries and deaths. Overtime, the military further modified the award,adding different types of injuries and combat.For instance, Soldiers wounded in acts of terror-ism now qualify for the Purple Heart, as do Sol-diers injured in friendly fire.

“I was angry.”Aug. 6, 2009, is a day Sgt. John Anderson said

he will never forget. The Monroe, La., native wasa team leader in an en-gineer company inAfghanistan with twoweeks left before hisunit was due to rotateback to its home basein Bamberg, Germany.

“That morning wewere tasked to do aroute clearance and ve-hicle recovery opera-tion, training the guyswho were to be our re-placements,” Andersonsaid. “On the way tothe site, my driver

drove the route; it was rough, with a lot ofswitchbacks, but he made it OK.”

On their way they passed a two-man construc-tion team beside an excavator, Anderson said,but nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Whenthe disabled vehicle was recovered and the con-voy prepared to return to their home base, An-

derson said he received some disturbing news.“The platoon leader of the guys replacing us

said he wanted his Soldiers to drive back,” An-derson said. “Immediately, the hair stood up onthe back of my neck and I thought, ‘This isn’tgood.’”

The first switchback Anderson’s vehicle ap-proached on the return route had a large boulderburied in the middle of the road. Anderson’sdriver had negotiated the big rock on the wayup, but his replacement was unable to make it

through. Anderson said he began to getnervous.

“We were the last vehicle in the convoyand they were continuing on,” he said. “I

made the decision toput my driver backbehind the wheeland I was able to

guide him pastthe rock.”

Anderson saidhe guided hisdriver throughthe next twoswitchbacks,then radioed

ahead and told hisplatoon leader they were on the way. Ander-

son remounted his vehicle and as it rolled for-ward, a command-wired improvised explosivedevice detonated under the front of the massiverecovery vehicle, lifting its front end into the air.

“It almost flipped us,” he said. “I hit my footunder the dash, then my training kicked in.”

Anderson checked on his team members andhelped secure the area. He was eventually trans-ported by medevac first to Bagram Air ForceBase in Afghanistan — where he received hisPurple Heart — then to Landstuhl Army MedicalCenter in Germany with multiple injuries. Hewas eventually sent to Fort Polk’s Warrior Transi-tion Unit.

In the immediate aftermath of the explosion,Anderson said he and his Soldiers realized thetwo construction workers they had seen on theirway to recover the disabled vehicle — and werestill in the same spot 10 hours laterwhen they returned — were the oneswho had most likely buried the IED.

“I was angry,” he said. “I wantedto empty my magazine at them. But Ithought about the rules of engage-ment and escalation of force, and I re-alized that if I did, I would probablybe hung out to dry over there.”

Anderson said not a day goes bythat he doesn’t think about Aug. 6,2009. “I was lucky,” he said. “I’ve gotsome ailments, but I’m alive. Noteveryone was that lucky.”

An individual Soldier can applyfor a Purple Heart, but more com-monly, command superiors submitan awards package demonstratingthat the Soldier has met all criteria forthe award. A superior officer can deny a PurpleHeart, but such denials usually require reviewand then concurrence by a general-level officer.The process can differ by branch and theater ofoperations.

Today, the military has awarded an estimated1.7 million Purple Hearts to Soldiers, Sailors,

Marines and Airmen. Unlike other militaryawards, the Purple Heart is an entitlement — itdoes not depend upon the recommendation of asuperior officer. Instead, the military gives it tothose troops that meet basic criteria. In general,the wound must have occurred during hostilitiesand it must have required treatment that wasdocumented by a medical officer.

“I don’t do crowds well.”First Lt. Christopher Renn was battalion signal

officer for 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regi-ment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th MountainDivision at Forward Operating Base Shank in

Afghanistan March 19,2011.

“I usually went out-side the wire a coupleof times a week,” hesaid. “On that day, Iwas tasked to supporta reporter who wasthere to film a mis-sion.”

The mission — vil-lage atmospherics —was supposed tospread goodwillamong Soldiers and lo-cal nationals. In addi-tion to 4th BCT, 10thMtn Div Soldiers and

the reporter, there were also Afghan Nationaland Jordanian Soldiers.

“That was a normal makeup,” Renn said. “Aswe headed into the village everything seemedroutine, but I also had a weird feeling.”

Renn said everyone dismounted from their ve-hicles — except for the drivers — and began tomove through town.

“I had an eerie feeling,” he said. “Rocks werebeing thrown at us and people were squeezingin.”

After making their way through town, Rennsaid the Soldiers and reporter got back in the ve-hicles and started to head back to FOB Shank,about five kilometers away.

“We had gone about 100 meters down theroad when we were hit by a largecommand-wired IED,” he said. “Ithappened very quickly, but every-thing seemed in slow motion.”

Renn said the reporter kept hiscamera rolling during the entireepisode.

“If it wasn’t for that footage, Iwouldn’t remember what I did,” hesaid. “I do remember I checked oneveryone, pulled our gunner out,then blacked out.”

The Virginia native was transport-ed by medevac to Bagram AFB wherehe spent three days in the intensivecare unit and received his PurpleHeart. He tried to return to his unit,but was eventually sent back to FortPolk May 2, 2011. He said he still has

problems with tight areas and loud noises.“A lot of kids yelling really freaks me out, and

I can’t do ballgames or concerts,” Renn said. “Iknow I can’t be everything like I was, but I’mstill a Soldier. I don’t think they’ll let me continuemy military career, but I still want to work withand help Soldiers as a civilian.”

Purple Heart honors Warriors wounded in battleBy CHUCK CANNONAfter hours editor

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Father/daughter ballThe Fort Polk Spouses’ Club hosts the

Denim and Diamonds Father/DaughterBall Sept. 14 and15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.Tickets are $40 per father/daughter pair(each additional daughter is $5. The priceincludes food, dancing, party favor andpony ride or hayride (weather permitting).Tickets must be purchased in advance andare non-transferrable. Enter to win a limoride to the ball for up to eight people for anadditional $5 at the time of ticket purchase.Professional portrait packages are availablefor purchase at the dance. The dress codefor lassies is fancy dress or cowgirl blingand cowgirl hat. The dress code for thegentlemen is Class As, Army Service Uni-form, dress blues, a suit or cowboy chicand hat.

For more information about tickets con-tact Amy Yates at fpscoperationalfundrais-er @gmail.com, Tammy Triplett [email protected], LindaMcKenna at [email protected] orSara Mraz at [email protected].

ESL registrationArmy Community Service Outreach

Services is taking registrations for the newbook 1, book 2 and book 3 English as a Sec-ond Language classes that begin Tuesday.If you haven’t registered or you need topre-test to see what class you fit into, callACS to schedule a test appointment priorto classes beginning. Outreach Services islocated in the Family Readiness Center,bldg 924.

Lemon lotUse the Fort Polk Lemon Lot to sell your

vehicle. For $5, you can register your vehi-cle for 30 days. Registration is located inthe new Home of Heroes Recreation Cen-ter, 2165 Ninth St., bldg 1455. RegisterMonday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Re-quired information to register includes:Name, phone number, license plate, year,make and model and color of the vehicle.For more information call 531-1948.

Uniform swapNorth Polk Elementary hosts a uniform

swap in the multipurpose room Saturday.Save uniforms that no longer fit and bringthem in to swap for larger sizes. Help oth-ers while saving money on your Family’sclothes budget. Only gently used (no stainsor tears) will be accepted. You receive oneticket for each item brought.

Each ticket can then be redeemed for adifferent item. The North Polk Parent Vol-

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FORT POLK, La. — Life can be hard forspouses new to the area, who aren’t familiar withthe community or what entertainments and ac-tivities the area can afford them. The Fort PolkSpouses’ Club can help. The group exists tomake life easier for new and established spousesalike, said club president Sarah Jennings.

“If you’re new to the area and don’t knowwhat’s going on, it’s a great way to find out,” shesaid.

“For both new people and those familiar withthe area, the Fort Polk Spouses’ Club is a greatnetworking group … it’s also a great way to meetpeople.

With the Fort Polk Spouses’ Club, you can par-ticipate in activities, socialize, attend differentevents or volunteer,” Jennings said.

The club is comprised of women (though malespouses are welcome, too) who are spouses toboth enlisted Soldiers and officers.

“(Joining the club) is a great opportunity tomeet spouses in the same area who are all in thesame boat,” said Jennings. “You can ask as manyquestions as you want, meet others, start net-working and making friendships that you cancarry with you from installation to installation.”

Because the club is so inclusive, it’s a meltingpot of different experiences. “We have so manydifferent spouses — stay at home moms, youngspouses, more experienced spouses — that youcan find your niche anywhere in the club.”

Joining the club is easy. You can become amember year round, but a special event is slatedWednesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: The 2012 FortPolk Spouses’ Club Super Sign-Up — where in-terested spouses can sign up for membership.

The event takes place at Warrior CommunityCenter.

“This is our annual membership drive that wedo every year,” said Jennings. “You can comesign up for a full year or half year of member-ship.”

To become a member, a person must fill out anapplication form and pay a membership fee.

The Super Sign Up is also a community busi-ness showcase, where people unfamiliar with thearea can see exactly what it has to offer.

“We have a ton of home business ladies whowill present everything from Scentsy to MaryKay; we have local salons coming from Leesvilleand DeRidder and spas. We also have on-post re-sources like the hospital, community organiza-tions like the Vernon and Beauregard Chambersof Commerce, Byrd and Beauregard Hospitals,community organizations from as far as Alexan-dria and the visitors’ bureau from Natchitoches.

“It’s a great way for spouses and members tofind out what’s in our community, whether it beoff post or on post. All our areas are highlightedat this event. You name it and it will be there.”

The businesses will have booths set up, wherethey will showcase their information and wares.

The Fort Polk Spouses’ Club’s main goal, saidJennings, is “to make ourselves known.

“We want spouses to know that we’re hereand we’re active. We want to show people thatwe’re part of this community and want to seepeople get involved — getting involved is thebest way to learn about a place.

“We have an exciting year ahead of us,” saidJennings. “We want to share it with as many newpeople as we can.”

For more information call (603) 908-9556 or(254) 833-4944 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The TRICARE Phar-macy home delivery program growth continuesto soar by offering a safe, affordable and conven-ient way to get prescriptions delivered by theU.S. Postal Service.

A record 1.38 million prescriptions were filledin May through home delivery. The year to dateuse has increased by 30 percent compared to thesame time period in 2011. Beneficiaries makingthe switch to home delivery contributed to a de-crease in retail pharmacy use by 10 percent —putting more money in beneficiaries’ pocketsand slowing growth in pharmacy costs for theDepartment of Defense.

Overall satisfaction with the mail order pro-gram continues to grow as more and more bene-ficiaries get most of their regular medications de-livered to their homes.

Of 10,000 users offering feedback online, 91percent indicated they were satisfied or very sat-isfied. Other national surveys of retail and mailorder users show very similar satisfaction results

for home delivery.One of the most popular features is the auto-

matic prescription refill option, which ensurespatients do not run out of their medications.Home delivery is also safe, automatically check-ing medical and prescription history to help pre-vent harmful drug interactions.

TRICARE beneficiaries have three options tofill their covered prescriptions:

• Using military pharmacies is the most costeffective for the DoD and beneficiaries pay noth-ing for prescriptions.

• Home delivery offers generic medications atno cost. Beneficiaries pay nothing for prescrip-tions.

• Home delivery offers generic medications atno cost. Beneficiaries using retail have 56,000TRICARE retail network pharmacies nationwidefrom which to choose.

Beneficiaries can find links to sign up for TRI-CARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or enroll theirexisting home delivery prescriptions through theautomatic prescription refill program at www.tri-care.mil/homedelivery or call (877) 363-1303.

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FPSC ‘Super Sign-up’ set for WednesdayBy RACHEL REISCHLINGGuardian staff writer

Army Family Team Building is a training pro-gram developed by the Family and Morale, Wel-fare and Recreation Command to educate, em-power and train Army Families. The trainingleads to skills, abilities and behaviorsthat will allow Army Families successin the Army lifestyle.

AFTB is a volunteer-led programand Fort Polk has many dedicatedvolunteers who make the programa success. Volunteer instructorsteach Family members about themilitary lifestyle and resources avail-able by providing the tools and skillsneeded to become vital members of thecommunity. In addition to volunteer instructors,AFTB currently has several volunteer positionsavailable such as on-site training support andmore. Volunteer as much or as little as yourschedule allows. AFTB provides on-the-job-train-

ing. Free child care is available while you’re vol-unteering with AFTB.

AFTB classes are taught on three levels. Level Ibuilds skills to help Families maneuver throughthe daily challenges that Army life presents. It in-cludes learning acronyms that make up the “for-eign language”

AFTB Level II develops leadership skillsand helps prepare volunteers for leader-

ship roles in Family readiness groups andother military or civilian organizations.A Level II class will be offered Aug. 28-30 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at theFRC.

AFTB LevelIII expands

leadership andmentoring skills and

helps develop effectivecommunication tech-niques. A Level III classwill be offered Sept. 25-27 from 8:30 a.m. until

2:30 p.m. at the FRC.If you are a Family member, Soldier or civilian,

AFTB has something for you. Lunch is providedto participants each day of the training as well asfree child care. Children must be registered withChild, Youth and School Services. Reservationsare necessary to use free child care.

AFTB is a flexible program; classes can betaught individually for units and FRGs.

Visit www.myarmyonesource.com to find outmore about AFTB. To speak with someone fromFort Polk’s AFTB Program or to register for class-es, call 531-9421/9426.

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Chapel NeXt: Contempo-rary, Casual, Christ-Centered.Chapel NeXt services beginSept. 9 at Glory Chapel from9:30-10:30 a.m. Chapel NeXtis a community of believerstaking the NeXt step intheir Christian walkwith Christ whileshowing Christ to oth-ers through words andactions, inviting themto take their NeXt stepas well. Interested inplaying in the band?Contact Chap. (Maj.) Bartle-baugh at 337-531-1161 [email protected].

Weekly religious servicesinclude:

• Catholic Mass is heldSaturday at 5 p.m. and Sun-day at 9 a.m. held at the MainPost Chapel.

• Gospel Service is heldSunday at 11 a.m. held atGlory Chapel.

• Contemporary Protes-tant service is held Sunday at10:45 a.m. held at the MPC.

• Sunday School beginsSept. 9 from 9:15-10:15 a.m.

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Service is held Fridaysat 6:30 p.m. held atGlory Chapel.

• Youth of theChapel meet Thurs-days at 6:30 p.m. at theMPC.

• 9/11 Prayer Breakfast isheld Sept. 11 from 7-8 a.m. atthe Warrior Community Cen-ter.

•Join in Shabbat at GloryChapel, bldg 1168, 1980 GloryLoop, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. Formore information call (786)487-5004 or email [email protected].

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Join in fellowship, learning and fun asthe spirit of the word is brought to life.These are some current Fort Polk chapelactivities:

• Protestant Women of the Chapelmeet Tuesdays from 9-11:30 a.m. held atthe Main Post Chapel. Fall kickoff takesplace Tuesday. Child care is provided. Formore information [email protected].

• Approved Workman Are NotAshamed begins Sept. 5 and continueseach Wednesday. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m.followed by the program from 6:15-7:45p.m. held at MPC.

• Adult Gospel Bible Study meetsWednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Glory Chapel.

• Catholic Women of the Chapel beginsWednesday fellowship Aug. 29. at theMPC. Join Catholic women for rosary at 9a.m., mass at 9:30 a.m., fellowship andbrunch at 10 a.m. and bible study at 10:30a.m. Child care is provided. For more in-formation call Angie at (337) 404-3225.

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FORT POLK, La. –– Women’s Equality Day isrecognized Aug. 26 in honor of the passage of the19th Amendment in 1920, which granted womenthe right to vote.

Fort Polk’s Equal Employment OpportunityOffice held a professional development seminarfor women at the Warrior Community CenterAug. 15 to inspire and entertain members of FortPolk’s female civilian workforce.

The seminar included guest speakers that hadexperience in breaking through “traditional” bar-riers: They overcame restrictions that wereplaced upon them by society.

Guest speaker Judy Wong is a professional an-gler. She has competed in numerous professionalbass tournaments, traditionally male-dominated,and has built a viable career from them. Wongwas inducted into the Legends of the OutdoorsHall of Fame in 2010 and now runs a professionalfishing guide service.

After establishing herself as a seasoned, spon-sored professional angler, she was reminded ofhow far she, and other women, have come dur-ing a mundane visit to the carwash, where shewas dutifully washing her bass boat.

“A man approached me and asked if I waswashing my husband’s boat, and how nice it wasfor me to do that,” said Wong. “I had to explainto him that this was my boat, and he was sur-prised.”

Wong said that in fishing, it doesn’t matter ifyou are a man or woman because you are com-peting against the fish, and fish do not care whois at the other end of the line.

Wong’s take away message: If you find some-thing you love, make a career out of it as she didwith fishing.

Tammy Sharp, editor of The Independent

newspaper in Leesville, presented a few tipsabout improving writing skills and Julie Fitzger-ald, EEOO Special Emphasis Program, discusseddiversity in the workplace and perceptions andstereotypes. Both presenters challenged atten-dees to think about things from a different pointof view to achieve personal growth.

Vernon Parish School Board member RandiGleason offered a bubbly rhetoric about workand life balance. Drawing from her own experi-ences as a teacher, wife, mother and business per-son, Gleason said achieving the impossible ispossible but the first thing you have to do is stopcomparing yourself to others.

“Some of us have perfect house syndrome,where everything has to be just so and in itsplace, it has to look like that picture (in a maga-zine), or it has to be tidy all the time … and it’sjust not realistic. So stop comparing your hometo someone else’s,” she said.

She said other women may be obsessed withhaving perfect kids or enough money, or any oth-er standard that is measured by someone else.

The trick, according to Gleason, is to stop us-ing someone else’s yardstick to measure yoursuccess.

She offered a few tips on getting the most outof life by setting priorities, delegating tasks, liv-ing up to the Golden Rule (treat others as youwould want to be treated) and surrounding your-self with like-minded people.

The seminar featured a panel of professionalwomen from Fort Polk including Stephanie Sarv-er, chief of Plans, Analysis and Integration Office;Loretta Nale, director of Family Morale, Welfareand Recreation; Angela W. DeGray, school socialworker for the Vernon Parish School Board; Lt.Col. Robin Adams-Massenburg, deputy com-mander of nursing at Bayne-Jones Army Com-munity Hospital; and Susan Williams, chief, In-ternal Review.

Each panelist recounted their journey to suc-cess and the adversity they faced as women.They fielded questions from the audience andshared tips about being professional, makingyourself stand out, finding courage and aspiringto think outside of the box.

The day’s final presenter was Luke Alphonso,a personal fitness trainer.

He discussed the importance of making timefor fitness, no matter how busy today’s women-on-the-go may be.

He also discussed the difference between ap-petite and hunger, losing weight safely and whyexercise is important.

Attendees walked away from the event with afew handouts and scribbled notes to themselves,and maybe a renewed sense of purpose, self-re-spect and an appreciation of the women thatpaved the way for them to find success.

Professional women share insights at seminarBy JEAN DUBIELGuardian editor

The campaign for women’s suffrage began inthe decades before the Civil War. During the1820s and 30s, most states had extended the fran-chise to all white men, regardless of how muchmoney or property they had. At the same time,all sorts of reform groups were proliferatingacross the United States –– temperance clubs, re-ligious movements and moral-reform societies,anti-slavery organizations –– and in many ofthese, women played a prominent role. Mean-while, many American women were beginning tochafe against what historians have called the"Cult of True Womanhood": that is, the idea thatthe only "true" woman was a pious, submissivewife and mother concerned exclusively withhome and family. Put together, all of these con-tributed to a new way of thinking about what itmeant to be a woman and a citizen in the UnitedStates.

In 1848, a group of abolitionist activists gath-ered in Seneca Falls, N.Y., to discuss the problemof women's rights. Most of the delegates agreed:American women were autonomous individualswho deserved their own political identities. "Wehold these truths to be self-evident," proclaimedthe Declaration of Sentiments that the delegatesproduced, "that all men and women are created

equal, that they are endowed by their creatorwith certain inalienable rights, that among theseare life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."What this meant, among other things, was thatthey believed women should have the right tovote.

During the 1850s, the women's rights move-ment gathered steam, but lost momentum whenthe Civil War began. Almost immediately afterthe war ended, the 14th and 15th Amendments tothe Constitution raised familiar questions of suf-frage and citizenship. (The 14th Amendment, rat-ified in 1868, extends the Constitution's protec-tion to all citizens and defines "citizens" as"male"; the 15th, ratified in 1870, guaranteesblack men the right to vote.)

Some woman-suffrage advocates, among themElizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony,believed that this was their chance to push law-makers for truly universal suffrage. As a result,they refused to support the 15th Amendmentand even allied with racist Southerners who ar-gued that white women's votes could be used toneutralize those cast by African-Americans. In1869, this faction formed a group called the Na-tional Woman Suffrage Association and began tofight for a universal-suffrage amendment to thefederal Constitution.

Others argued that it was unfair to endanger

black enfranchisement by tying it to the marked-ly less popular campaign for female suffrage.This pro-15th-Amendment faction formed agroup called the American Woman Suffrage As-sociation and fought for the franchise on a state-by-state basis.

This animosity eventually faded, and in 1890the two groups merged to form the NationalAmerican Woman Suffrage Association. (Eliza-beth Cady Stanton was the organization's firstpresident.)

By then, the suffragists' approach hadchanged. Instead of arguing that women de-served the same rights and responsibilities asmen because women and men were "createdequal," the new generation of activists arguedthat women deserved the vote because they weredifferent from men.

They could make their domesticity into a po-litical virtue, using the franchise to create a purer,more moral "maternal commonwealth."

World War I slowed the suffragists' campaignbut helped them advance their argumentnonetheless: Women's work on behalf of the wareffort, activists pointed out, proved that theywere just as patriotic and deserving of citizen-ship as men, and on Aug. 26, 1920, the 19thAmendment to the Constitution was finally rati-fied.

Women’s fight for right to vote concludes after World War IHISTORY.COM

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Net Zero Hero Malcolm Lyde, OMD turn trash into treasure

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of ar-ticles about Fort Polk’s Net Zero Heroes — com-munity members who go above and beyond tomake the post a more environmentally soundplace to live. Net Zero is an initiative to eliminateas much waste as is created by the community. Ifyou have someone you would like to nominateas a Net Zero Hero, call 531-1392.

FORT POLK, La. — Malcolm Lyde and theOMD Plumbing Shop on Fort Polk take recyclingseriously. Lyde’s drive to recycle hearkens backto summers spent with his grandmother, born in1898.

“She didn’t throw anything away,” said Lyde.“She had a rule that everything on the earth waslimited. Either use a thing for its purpose or finda way to use it.

“‘Use or utilize it’ is now my philosophy.”Lyde brought his philosophy to the shop,

where the staff goes through their trash weeklyto separate the recyclables from the trash.

“One employee takes plastic bottles to recycle;another takes the soda cans,” said Lyde.

“When I became supervisor here, they were al-ready reusing scrap metal. Then we started im-plementing brass and copper.

“When we go out and change the plumbinganywhere, we don’t just throw pipes away. Beinga licensed plumber for most of my life taught meto save anything too short to put in a pipe rack.”

In other words, Lyde conserves materials oth-ers would readily throw away.

This is a boon not only for the earth but alsofor the shop, said Lyde.

“Recycling helps the earth and helps us, too;we have bits and pieces here that keep us fromordering unnecessary parts.

“We don’t want to be wasteful and budgetsare budgets,” he said.

Lyde recently found out about Fort Polk’s newwhite paper recycling program. The knowledgebrought joy to his heart.

“My one heartache was that we had nothing todo with our paper before,” he said.

“Now every Monday we have someone bringall the paper waste to the fill.”

Lyde is a humble man who, though he’s proudof his accomplishments recycling, doesn’t wantto take credit for doing anything extraordinary.

“It goes back to the way my grandmothertaught me to live,” he said.

The shop has honed recycling to a fine art, but,said Lyde, the credit goes to his crew. “It would-n’t be happening without their commitment,” hesaid.

Lyde worked his trade in Iraq from 2003-2007,where he designed his own plumbing systems.While there, he was inspired to build a decora-tive fountain in the camp, one that everyonecould enjoy.

“I dug a little bit by hand every night,” hesaid. “I’d wander around and glean anything Icould find.”

Lyde used a HMWVV window, a flattened oilpan, rocks that glistened green, white and redwhen wet and various other reused materials tomake his fountain.

“Guys would just sit there and listen to thewater splash,” he said. “I think they found it a re-laxing place in the middle of the desert. It was avery Zen place to be.”

For Lyde, the fountain was symbolic; it was a

thing of beauty fashioned from others’ trash. “It just goes to show what you can do with

limited resources,” he said.

“You never know what you can do or whatyou can make with pieces of throw-away materi-al. Everything is a resource.”

By RACHEL REISCHLINGGuardian staff writer

Licensed plumbers Cornie James (left) and Danny McClain recycle shredded paper as partof the Net Zero initiative to reduce waste.

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Pipe fitter/welders Johnny Wayne Johnson (right) and Rickey Stephens prepare to toss ascrap piece of pipe into the recycle bin, where it will have a second life when a smallerpiece of pipe is needed. “These guys are committed,” said Lyde.

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BriefsContinued from page 9unteer Organization reserves theright to refuse items that arestained, torn or too worn. Drop offis held from 9-11:30 a.m. and pickup is from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

WHGC newsFort Polk’s Warrior Hills Golf

Course offers the following golfingopportunities:

• Ladies are invited to play golfThursdays at 5 p.m., nine holes for$5. The price includes cart rental.Groups and pairings are decidedby the pro shop. All skill levels arewelcome.

• Wednesday scrambles contin-ue through September. Teams areawarded prizes and points weekly.Points are tallied at the end of theseason to determine a grand prize

winner. Registration takes placeWednesdays from 4:30-4:50 p.m.and play begins at 5 p.m. in a shot-gun format. Cost is $20 per playerper week. The pro shop deter-mines teams and all skill levels areinvited to play. For more informa-tion call 531-1982.

Donations neededDonation boxes for the Fort

Polk Layette Program are locatedat Bayne-Jones Army CommunityHospital on the second floor andat the Main Post Chapel in the foy-er. The following items are needed:Receiving blankets, onesies, sleep-ers, socks, shoes, caps, towels andwash cloths and baby outfits sized0-6 months. The items can be newor gently used. They are used to

create “welcome baby” gift bagsfor newborns of enlisted SoldiersE4 and below. For more informa-tion call Debra Ramke at (337) 392-6006.

ZumbAtomicChild, Youth and School Servic-

es is registering children for Zum-bAtomic classes. These workoutsare high-energy fitness partiespacked with choreographed rou-tines featuring hip-hop, reggaetonand cumbia. The classes are fun,boost metabolism, improve coordi-nation and increase focus. Registerat Parent Central Services, bldg400, Radio Road. Classes startSept. 7 at the Youth Gym, bldg2070. Ages 5-7 meet from 4-5 p.m.;ages 8-12 meet from 5-6 p.m. Call531-1955 for more information.

Intramural sportsThe Fort Polk Intramural Sports

Office offers the following events:• Golf scramble, Aug. 31, 11:30

a.m., Warrior Hills Golf Course.The two-man scramble consists ofnine holes. Teams must register byAug. 29 at the Soldiers AthleticComplex or WHGC. Competitionis open to all Family Morale, Wel-fare and Recreation users age 18 orolder.

•Fall softball, league beginsSept. 4. Teams may registerthrough Aug. 29 and consist of 16players and one coach. Rostersmust be turned in to the SoldiersAthletic Complex by Aug. 29. Amandatory coaches meeting isheld Aug. 30, 1:30 p.m. at the 1stManeuver Enhancement BrigadeGym. Authorized FMWR usersage 18 and above may participate.


Victim advocacyThe Army Commnity Service’s

Victim Advocate Program is look-ing for volunteers. At Fort Polk,volunteer advocates work closelywith the VAP staff, law enforce-ment and command to ensure thatvictims of domestic violence areprotected, not re-victimizedthroughout the interventionprocess, able to access availableservices and their rights observed.

Volunteers undergo backgroundchecks and must complete 24hours of initial training in historyand dynamics of domestic vio-lence, crisis response and interven-tion, ethical guidelines, communi-ty resources, cultural diversity, do-mestic violence laws, protectionorders and safety planning. In ad-

dition, volunteers are providedtwo-hour blocks of instructioneach month on topics related todomestic violence, service deliveryand policy and procedures.

The next training will be heldfrom 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 27-29 atthe Fort Polk Education Center. Toregister or for more informationcall 531-6333/6945 by Aug. 17.

Caselot saleThe Fort Polk Commissary

hosts a caselot sale Aug. 31 from9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 1 from 9a.m.-6 p.m. Physically challengedshoppers may enter 30 minutesprior to the official opening eachday.

Road closuresFort Polk residents and workers

can expect adjustments to theircommuting routines as contractorswork on access control points 1(main gate) and 2 (La. Hwy 467north), Dallas Street and WhiskeyChitto Road. Staggered completiontimes are based on the project’ssize. Traffic will be detoured andDallas Street will be closed forabout 60 days.

Mini golf changesDue to the sweltering summer

heat, the Fort Polk Mini Golfcourse has changed its hours. Thecourse is open from 4-10 p.m.Monday, Wednesday, Thursdayand Friday and 1-10 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday. The course is closedon Tuesdays. For more informa-tion call Bobby Devenpeck at 531-5481/5468 or (337) 353-3425.

DES maintenanceThe Directorate of Emergency

Services will be conducting main-tenance and services on active ve-hicle barriers Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.The work will affect access to FortPolk as follows:

• Aug. 31: Access control point7 (Alligator Lake gate) will closefromk 1-6 p.m. Traffic will bererouted through ACP 6 (ChaffeeRoad gate).

• Sept. 1: ACP 5 (La. Hwy 467South) will open at 11 a.m. insteadof 7 a.m. ACP 4 (La. Hwy 10 andLouisiana Avenue) will be openfrom 7-11 a.m. Residents who livein Camellia Terrace will not beable to enter La. Hwy 467 fromMagnolia Avenue. ACP 2 (La.Hwy 467 North) will close at 1p.m. and reopen at normal hoursSept. 2. Traffic will be rerouted onJean Chapel Road. Call 531-7907for more information.

Soldiers in Okinawa teach English, strengthen bonds

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TORII STATION, Okinawa — It is a humidFriday morning in Okinawa and Soldiers fromthe 10th Regional Support Group make theirway inside the Sobe Community Center in Yomi-tan Village. They welcome the coolness of theair-conditioner and notice the smiles and cheersfrom local Japanese students who are there tograsp the English language.

As the Soldiers place study materials and bagsof candy on a table, the children demonstrate tothem their progress by saying, "welcome." TheSoldiers respond in their students' native lan-guage, "Arigatou gozaimasu," or, "Thank you."

The Soldiers teach the students fundamentalEnglish, to include numbers and common phras-es. The preferred method of teaching involvesstudents hearing the words, speaking them andthen transition to using words in a sentence. Thetechnique reinforces and instills patience in thestudents, as evidenced by their continual smilesand laughter throughout the one-hour class.

"It is better when both parties are receptive tolearning," said Master Sgt. James Young, as-signed to Headquarters and Headquarters Com-pany, 10th RSG. "These classes serve to foster agreat relationship between Soldiers and theneighboring community."

Young, a third-year English instructor, addedthat cultural exchanges are vital to the mission ofthe Army on Okinawa.

"This allows the youth to see us (as some-thing) other than a military force," said Young."Any time you're stationed in another country,it's a great idea to be an asset within the host na-tion, breaking down barriers of communication."

The classes are a result of the interaction withSobe Ward District representatives in YomitanVillage. The classes assist students in preparingfor an ever-changing society where knowingmore than one language is becoming the norm,said Yumiko Uchima, a community relations offi-cer assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Torii Station.

"It's very important for the children to under-stand the different cultures and similarities with-in (different) societies," said Uchima.

"The classes provide students something pro-ductive to do during the summer vacation. Thestudents love the class."

The community engagement serves as a platform for Soldiers to give back to their neighbor-ing community while strengthening the relation-ship between the citizens of Okinawa and theAmericans living and working there.

Norihiko Ikehara, chief of the Sobe Ward Dis-trict Chief, said he has received positive feedbackfrom the community regarding this importantinitiative.

"The class brings with it joy and excitement tothe children," said Ikehara.

"The smiles on the faces of the students iswhat I like the best," said Young.

"These sessions serve to improve the relation-ship between the American Soldiers and the localcommunity, one smile at a time."

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Sgt. Manuel Romero (left) and Master Sgt. James Young,both assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Compa-ny, 10th Regional Support Group, teach English to Japan-ese students at the Sobe Community Center in YomitanVillage, Okinawa.

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BATON ROUGE, La. — Twentyteens from military Families acrossthe state participated in an “Opera-tion: Military Kids” camp on leader-ship July 25-27, sponsored by theLouisiana State University AgCen-ter’s 4-H Youth Development pro-gram.

One of the camp’s goals was toget military youth connected withpeople who have similar back-grounds and encourage them to be-come leaders in the community, ac-cording to Leslie Moran, 4-H spe-cialist and the Louisiana OperationsMilitary Kids coordinator. “All ofour camps have been for five to 18-year-old military kids,” Moran said.“This is our first one exclusively forthe older 13 to 18-year-olds.”

Operation Military Kids is a na-tional program funded by the U.S.Department of Defense. InLouisiana, the program is a partner-ship of the LSU AgCenter, 4-H Na-tional Headquarters, the U.S. De-partment of Agriculture and theArmy Child, Youth and School Serv-ices.

The Louisiana Operation MilitaryKids program also operates in part-nership with other organizations

such as the Louisiana NationalGuard, the American Red Cross,and the Boys and Girls Club, Moransaid.

Campers at this year’s leadershipevent participated in a variety of ac-tivities including youth-led produc-tion of videos aimed at publicawareness of military kids, a tour ofthe LSU campus, and volunteeringat the St. Vincent de Paul distribu-tion center for the poor. They alsoenjoyed bowling and a movie night,Moran said.

“They learned to speak abouttheir military experiences andlearned about leadership,” Moransaid. “They saw that a big part ofleadership is giving back to thecommunity and serving other peo-ple.”

Fifteen-year-old CameronComeaux from Lafayette saw bothhis father and brother deployedtwice to Iraq.

“When they were deployed, Iwas worried that they might gethurt,” said Comeaux. “It’s good tohave Operation: Military Kids so wecan meet people like us that gothrough similar experiences.”

A military family life consultantwith the Louisiana National Guardalso interacted with the campers.

“We go through stages of deploy-

ment with youth to help them dealwith emotions,” said Mikelle Ricou,National Guard Child and YouthProgram coordinator.

“We provide a safe environmentfor them to open up and becomefriends with other military youth,”

Ashley Deville, 16, fromPineville, heard about the camp anddecided she wanted to go. Her fa-ther was at one time deployed toIraq with the Louisiana NationalGuard for six months.

“Most people don’t know thestruggles we go through,” said Dev-ille. “It’s good to be friends withthese kids because many of our par-ents already know each other.”

Louisiana Operation MilitaryKids has put on many camps suchas Camp Lagniappe, USS KiddCamp, and various events at theLSU AgCenter Camp Grant Walkerin Pollock, La.

A common theme for all thecamps is camaraderie, friendship,teamwork and fun, Moran said.

“What I hope they take away isthey’ll never be alone. Whethertheir parents are at home or de-ployed, we’re always here forthem,” said Ricou.

For more information about “Op-eration: Military Kids,” contactLeslie Moran at (225) 578-2196 [email protected].


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519th MP Bn 91st MP Det, 519th MP Bn — Hosts a series

of Family Readiness Group commissary bag-ging events:

• Tuesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.• Aug. 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.For more information call 531-9720.

204th MP Co, 519th MP Bn — Hosts a kiddo’splaytime Aug. 28. Contact (337) 531-5344 for lo-cation and time.

178th Eng Co, 46th Eng Bn — Hosts a unitcar wash Aug. 25 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at theAllen Memorial Library on post. For more in-formation call (806) 239-6444.

1st Bn (Abn), 509th Inf Battalion wide — Meets Fridays at 8 a.m. at

the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospitaltrailhead for a run/walk. Children andstrollers are welcome.

Carnival funDeRidder Farmer’s Market and the City of

DeRidder host a Back to School Carnival at theFarmer’s Market Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.In addition to regular farmer’s market wares,kids can enjoy games, prizes, crafts, face paint-ing, balloon animals, snow cones and popcornfor free.

The DeRidder police and fire departmentswill be on hand to give out safety kits, fingerprint and perform demonstrations. For moreinformation call (337) 462-8900.

Praise conferenceJohnson Temple, 200 Nona St., Leesville,

hosts a women’s “Deliverance and Praise” con-ference Aug. 24-26. The celebration is filledwith guest speakers, classes, a play and more.For more information call (337) 239-3845 or(337) 718-3788.

School lunchThis is the menu for Vernon Parish schools

for Monday through Aug. 24. Monday: Chilicon carne with beans, ground beef, steamedrice, broccoli salad, fresh strawberries, corn-bread; Tuesday: Taco salad with corn chips,black bean and corn salsa, pear halves, saladbar, hot roll; Wednesday: Hamburger on bun,oven fries, lettuce, tomato, dill pickle, slicedpeaches; Thursday: Beef tips with gravy,steamed rice, corn relish, apple wedges, corn-bread; Aug. 24: Popcorn chicken, potato tots,fried okra, hushpuppies, blueberry cobbler. Alllunches are served with choice of milk.

Football leagueThe 2012 Vernon American Youth Football

League online registration is open through

Aug. 30. The cost for flag is $75 and tackle is$100. Complete the registration process by go-ing directly to the website:http://www.sportssignup.com/Vernon-Ameri-can-Youth-Football-League-Online-Registra-tion.start, visit the web page at www.league-lineup.com/vernonfootball. Prior to condition-ing day (Monday), birth certificates must be onfile and physicals need to be completed. All pa-perwork has to be printed, initialed andsigned.

Membership meetingThe Prewitt’s Chapel Cemetery Association,

Hornbeck, invites the community to its mem-bership meeting Saturday at 10 a.m. at Pre-witt’s Chapel Baptist Church. This is the annu-al “grave yard working” and homecoming. Aservice filled with singing and a guest speakeris followed by meal and fellowship. For moreinformation call (318) 565-4522.

Home schoolGRACE Home School Fellowship serves

Beauregard and Vernon parishes, including theFort Polk community. The organization sup-ports, encourages and enhances the educationof local home school families. For more infor-mation call (337) 202-1448.

Meat shootThe Acadiana Chapter of the Warrant Officer

Association hosts a meat (turkey) shoot Sept.15 at Fort Polk’s Morale, Welfare and Recre-ation range. Sign in is from 10-11 a.m. Shootingtakes place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. A 20 poundmeat package (beef, pork and chicken) will beawarded each round. There is also a gun raffledrawing for a new Mossberg 535. Raffle ticketsare $5 each. Bring your own shotgun — 12gauge, no scopes or chokes extending out ofbarrel — or use one of the Range’s. Tickets are$10 per person through Sept. 14 or $15 on theday of the event and include one shot. Addi-tional shots are $10. For more informationemail [email protected].

Women’s conferenceResurrection Life Worship Center Interna-

tional, 608 Nolan Trace (La. Hwy 8), Leesville,host its Annual Women’s Conference todayand Saturday at 7 p.m. featuring Pastor JewelTankard and hosted by Dr. Sonya Hamm. Formore information call (337) 424-6125or www.sonyahamm.com.

Semi-pro footballThe Louisiana Stonewallers Amateur/Semi

Pro Football Team is looking for dedicated andcommitted football coaches and players to leadthe team into its second season representingVernon-Beauregard Parish and the Fort Polkcommunities. Coaches and players who are in-terested in being a part of the organizationshould call general manager Corey Denson at(337) 208-0548/7044 to set up an interview. Formore information visit www.stonewallersfoot-ball.com.

Trade DaysMain Street Trade Days is held the first and

third Saturday of each month on Third Street atthe Third Street Market in historic downtownLeesville from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. The next TradeDays is held Saturday. Call (337) 392-1776 formore information.

Bass MastersIf you like to fish and want to be part of a

group with common interests, whether or notyou have a boat, the Fort Polk CommunityBass Masters is the right club for you. Com-prised of active duty and National Guard Sol-diers, retirees and local civilians, the club en-joys great camaraderie, fishing and fun. Theclub meets monthly the Thursday before eachtournament.

Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the AmericanLegion, 500 Vernon St. in New Llano. The nextmeeting is Aug. 23. The next tournament isAug. 25. For more information call (337) 208-8185, (337) 238-3314, (337) 397-0745 or visitwww.fortpolkcommunitybassmasters.com.

Warrant AssociationThe Fort Polk chapter of the United States

Army Warrant Officer Association meets thesecond Tuesday of each month at Mulligan’sfrom 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. The next meeting isSept. 11.

Vernon Resource CenterThe New Life Crisis Pregnancy Center, 505

East Mechanic St., Leesville, offers free testingand supplies to women of Vernon Parish. Call(337) 239-9863 for more information.

Join Girl Scouts todayDiscover the excitement of being a Girl

Scout by connecting with your community orbecoming an adult volunteer.

New programs are being developed to teachgirls leadership development, courage, confi-dence, integrity and compassion. You don’thave to have a daughter to participate. Formore information call Pat Lore at (800) 960-2093 or (337) 984-1142.

Leesville TOPSTake Off Pounds Sensibly meets Thursdays

at the Vernon Parish Library, 1401 Nolan Trace,in Leesville. Weigh-in runs from 5:05-5:40 p.m.Meetings start at 5:45 p.m. For more informa-tion call (337) 208-6025.

DeRidder TOPSTake Off Pounds Sensibly meets Tuesdays at

the Wesley United Methodist Church, 701 N.Texas Street in DeRidder. Weigh-in runs from5:30-5:55 p.m.

Meetings start at 6 p.m. For more informa-tion call 531-8107.

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TRUCK DRIVERSNEEDED –Minimum 2years CDL flatbed experi-ence. Home every week-end. Mostly regional runs(LA, AR, TX, OK). Notover the road (48). Pleasecall 318-352-0466 and ifno answer, please leavemessage.

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LOOKING AT PUR-CHASING A TIMESHARE? Here is a once ina life time deal, Planet Hol-lywood Towers A WestgateResort in Las Vegas, NV.One week, One bedroom,King Grand Deluxe Suit,valued at $ 90K asking $29.950.00 Exchanges intoTwo weeks, Two Bedroomat any other location withWestgate, plus can ex-change through IntervalI n t e r n a t i o n a l .http://www.phtowers.comPlease Call (337) 239-2211-TFN

Lakefront Property andMobile Home on VernonLake 3 bdrm., 2 bath, 14 x70 Mobile Home with 24x 17 extension for livingarea. 2 storage bldgs.,dock, boat covering, etc.Sell as is. Asking 70,000.Call after 5:00 pm, 337-424-5152 ask for Tina.(08/31)

Great House for Sale! De-ridder Brick House forSale. 3bed/2bath, 1,555sqft. Huge master bedroomwith fireplace and sits onalmost half a acre. AMUST SEE! Asking price$99,500 Call 337-208-4009 (08/17)

**CHAPEL RENTALS -Attractive 1, 2 & 3 BR.M.H.`s furnished & unfur-nished with C/A/H, locatednear Ft. Polk main gate.Special Military Deposit.Washateria located onpremises. Reasonable rates.Must see to appreciate.Call 239-0587 or 348-9070. -TFN

NEW AND USED MobileHomes. EZ purchase plans.318-356-9866

ABANDONED SIN-GLEWIDE Some Financ-ing Available.318-356-7045

5 BED 3 BATH Manufac-tured Home on 3.4 acres.Lots of trees. Financingavailable. 318-238-6898

WOW $24,798 2012 new3 Bedroom 2 Bath mobilehome. Not a FEMA unit.Clayton Homes of Natchi-toches. 877-496-9866

USED HOME. $5000.Excellent Condition. MustSell. 318-356-9868

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**FOR RENT: 2 Bed-room 2 Bath, Gulf FrontCondo at Phoenix I, Or-ange Beach Alabama. AllNew Frigidaire StainlessSteel Kitchen Appliances,New 42" Flat Panel TV inliving area. Please go tow e b s i t e ,(www.meyerre.com) Prop-erty ID: P1012 reviewphoto of unit and Ameni-ties. Call (800) 213-9544. -TFN

PECAN GROVEAPARTMENTS Quietcountry setting, large backyards and apartments, Cen-tral A/H, all electric. Laun-dry. Hwy 10, close to FtPolk. Call 337-378-8338.(TFN)

2 BEDROOM HOME lo-cated in DeRidder, approx-imately 1 mile fromBeauregard Memorial Hos-pital. large back porch, niceyard, recently remodeled.No smokers please and nopets. $650 deposit/$650monthly. Call 337-348-9231 (08/23)

Two rooms, with 2 beds,$500 each. Share commonarea, partially furnished.Fenced yard, carport, 13miles to Fort Polk fromSlagle. Call 337-208-7669.8-31

RED EUREKA MaximaUpright Vacuum Cleaner.Includes Upholsterycleaner. See throughDust/Dirt Collector. $25.(337) 424-7578 or (337)718-1606.

FOR SALE 32 INCHSONY COLOR TV. CRTFLAT SCREEN, GOODPICTURE $50.00

**WHITE MULTIPUR-POSE CABINETS FORGARAGE * Kitchen *Camp*, Featuring VersaKit- One cabinet with threepossibilities. Total 8 Cabi-net , All ready Assemble ,Less than 6 months old.Raised panel doors withdurable scratch and chip re-sistant finish Made by, ES-TATE by RSI (2) 70.5"H x47.5"W x 20.75"D (3)34.5"H x 23.75"W x16.5"D (3) 30"H x23.75"W x 12.5"D Multi-Purpose Cabinet. Paid $1,133.98 Must Go $900.00, please call 239-2211 -TFN

DARK GREEN gliderrocker and matching rock-ing ottoman. $85. (337)718-1606 or (337) 424-7578.

DARK GREEN bathroomcabinet. 25” (L) x 10” (D)x 24” (H). Two doors cov-ering one shelf area. Oneopen shelf. Towel rack.$20. (337) 718-1606 or(337) 424-7578.

NIGHT STAND LIGHTCOLORED WOOD WITH2 DRAWERS. FIRST30.00 DOLLARS. FORMORE INFO. CALL 337-238-1509

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MARY KAY PARTIES!What a great way of earn-ing money! Not only do Isell these amazing productsbut I host parties for youand your friends. I alsohost couple parties – bringyour loved one and experi-ence a facial together. Earnfree products and discountswhen you host! I am inLeesville but will travel toyou! Call Me, Stephanie,at 713-416-1026 (08/31)

ATTIC STAIRWAY(wood) for an 8-foot ceil-ing. Replaced as part of aremodeling job. $20. (337)424-7578 or (337) 718-1606.

TANNING BEDS forSale. Solar Nail Salon andSpa has two Brand newtanning beds for sale.$2,000 each, original price$4,995. Call 337-392-9611for more information(09/07)

SQUARE BALES OFHAY for sale, buy 1 or 50!$5.00 per bale, will deliver20 or more plus fee. Call337-238-5781 (08/17

TWO TICKETS to seeAlabama live in concert atthe Coushatta Resort inKinder LA on 15 Sep 12 at8 PM. Please call 337-396-2855 for more information.

ONE LANG CASTIRON GAS GRILL. Thisgrill can be used for restau-rant or large parties. Ask-ing $900 OBO. Please call337-396-2855 for more in-formation.

ONE WEEK VACATIONpackage in Orlando Floridaat a 5 Star Resort with allamenities included. You willbe staying at a 5 star resortwith Kitchen,Washer/Dryer,Jacuzzi Tub. You are onlyminutes from all the DisneyWorld Parks. Asking $475Please call 337-396-2855 or337-460-9290.

TOY FOR SALE. Kaceythe Kinderbot. Interactive,moveable robot that teacheschild with different car-tridges. Comes with onebuilt in cartridge and twoextra ones: living thingsand spanish. Robot has ascreen which child uses tointeract with the robot. Veryeducational. $40. Call 337-202-1566.

TOY FOR SALE. Pinkbarbie guitar in excellentcondition. Plays a demo oralso plays when child hitsstrings and multiple otherbuttons. A very cute inter-active toy which also comeswith a guitar strap and playheadset. $15. Call 337-202-1566.

335 BALES OF HAY 4X5at $40 to $50 per Bale.Please call 337-396-2855for more information.

TOY FOR SALE. Bratzdance mat new in box. Matlights up to tell child whereto place steps to form adance step. Has differentlevels and plays music tothe dance. $15. Call 337-202-1566.

NINTENDO DS GAMESFOR SALE. Three gamesfor $12 each: Hanna Mon-tana, High School Musical,and Bratz. Each comes inoriginal case with all in-structional booklets. Call337-202-1566.

TOY FOR SALE. My lit-tle pony castle, boutique,and cafe along with a lagecollectiuon of ponies andall accessories to all threeplaysets. All are in excel-lent condition and clean.$50. call 337-202-1566.

BACKPACK FORSALE. Beige, pink andblue in color. Clean andhas many compartmentsfor storage and in excellentcondition. Perfect for thenew school year. HighSchool Musical brand andstyle. $5. Call 337-202-1566.

LITTLE GIRLS SHOESFOR SALE. Shoes insizes 1 to 2 1/2. All havebeen washed and perfectfor the new school year.Sneakers, flip flops, casualslip ons, etc. Call 337-202-1566.

LITTLE GIRLSCLOTHES FOR SALE.Clothes in sizes newborn to2t. All are in excellent con-dition, have been washed,and ready to go. A must seebefore buying new. Lots ofgreat brand names. Call337-202-1566.

YOUNG GIRLSCLOTHES FOR SALE.GIrls clothes in size 10-12.Lots of things from thestore in the mall "JUS-TICE" All have beenwashed and ready to wear.A must see before buyingnew. Call 337-202-1566.

LITTLE GIRLS WALLDECORATIONS FORSALE. Seven woodenflowers. Four pink andthree light blue flowersthat hang on the wall. Themiddle of each flower is acrystal like knob that ac-cents each one perfectly.An adorable way to deco-rate a nursury or a littlegirls room. $25 for all.Call 337-202-1566.

LITTLE GIRLSBATHING SUIT FORSALE. Girls swimsuit ina size 7. Purchased from"JUSTICE" New withtags still attached. Tankinistyle in bright colors.Very cute. $10. Call 337-202-1566.

FREE TO GOODHOME: 2 year old Dachs-hund, black/tan, male,housebroken, moving can-not take with me. Greatwith other pets, good withchildren. Call 337-353-3339, leave message if noanswer.

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