1. Volume 1 Issue 4 1st Battalion 24th Infantry Fort Wainwright, Alaska October 2012
Notes From the Commander
The last several months have been busy for the Soldiers and
Families of the Legion, and during the upcoming months the
battalion will begin its collective training period as well assuming
the Quick Response Force mission for Alaska.
Your Soldiers have been working hard to maintain equipment
that saw hard use in Afghanistan, recover personal gear, and
reestablish the administrative systems that allow the Legion to
“do routine things routinely”. Our initial training has focused on
restoring the basic skills we will need to train and live in the
Arctic winter, and our focus on marksmanship will prepare us
for upcoming training events. The Battalion will start field
training in a few weeks, and we will be in and out of the field for
the next several months.
As winter rapidly
approaches,
please ensure that
you have
prepared for the
weather and the
challenges that
come as part of life in Alaska. Proper clothing for everyone in the
family, winterized vehicles, and the recommended emergency kits in
your vehicles will help to ensure that everyone can enjoy the season
without worry or unexpected adventures. I would encourage recent
arrivals to participate in the upcoming “Welcome to Winter” events
sponsored by ACS (scheduled dates are published on the Battalion’s
Facebook page).
The Legion continues to expand on its tremendous reputation
throughout Alaska and the Army with every mission and event
completed. This reputation is built on the commitment to
excellence that your Soldiers bring to work every day, and sustained
through their hard work. Both the Soldiers of the Legion, and their
families, have much to be proud of.
Strength and Honor
This Newsletter Contains Official Information.

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CSM Sims, Todd CSM Sims, wife Cosette
and children Shawn and Shelby.
MAJ Simms, David
MAJ Simms, wife Kelly
and children Brad, Alex and Cate

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Headquarters & Headquarters Company
Havoc Company Friends and Family, platoon then moved
Since the return of the Company from our into a night fire in
year long deployment in support of Operation which we practiced
Enduring Freedom, Havoc Soldiers have completed engaging targets out
the time consuming and very important task of unit to 200m with night
level reset. This period allows the Battalion time to vision devices and
bring our equipment back to 100% readiness for lasers. We then
future training events here in Alaska. The men and qualified on the
women of HHC most recently finished up our range Basic
density at the Fort Wainwright range complexes, these Marksmanship
qualifying events allow us to move into our next phase Range with all
of collective training. As always the Alaska winter will mortarmen
give our training a new dynamic but with the successfully
outstanding leaders and Soldiers in our company the qualifying over the
arctic conditions will be conquered. course of two days.
The month ended
Havoc Scout Platoon conducted an intense with simulated combat patrols being conducted at the
selection week beginning on September 5th that ended Mobile Training Center (MTC) in which some of our
with the selection of 13 new Soldiers for the platoon. younger Soldiers were given the chance to step into
At the conclusion of selection week, the platoon leadership positions and maneuver their squads on
celebrated with a BBQ, the new Soldiers that were simulated computer missions. As we prepare to move
selected and their families were welcomed to HHC into the next phase of our training, we have established
and the Scout Platoon. The Scouts have since and begun training on a comprehensive certification of
completed basic reconnaissance team operations both our gun teams and our fire direction center
training in conjunction with post deployment reset to personnel.
include weapons zeroing and qualifications.
Congratulations to SPC Healy, PV2 Speas, and PV2 Havoc Medical platoon is sending two medics to
Shorrow for being recognized by the Battalion Hawaii for the opportunity to earn the Expert Field
Commander and Command Sergeant Major for Medical Badge (EFMB). SPC Davis was awarded the
qualifying expert while in NBC Gear. As the Platoon Combat Medical Badge in our Battalion’s last
progresses into October, the focus will now be shifted deployment; SPC Morris is new to the platoon but has
from marksmanship to fire team operations. The demonstrated the potential to succeed. Platoon train up
Platoon is also awaiting the arrival of two little Recce consisted of Land Navigation training and EFMB
babies soon, SSG Moody found out he is having a son trauma simulation in conjunction with the Brigade
and SPC Nowell will be expecting a daughter. Support Medical Company to prepare our medics for
This month, HHC Mortar Platoon focused on their two week course in Hawaii. The Medical Platoon
improving basic individual Soldier skills and tasks. The drew their first Stryker Medical Evacuation Vehicle and
platoon conducted Land Navigation training in a two Field Litter Ambulances since redeployment in
classroom environment, and began conducting tactical April; these vehicles allow us to provide medical
movements in the woods along the perimeter of the coverage for the Battalion when conducting Live Fire
post. Mortars also began to focus on increased trigger Ranges held at the Donnelly Training Area and the Fort
time at the FWA range complex. HHC Mortars ran a Wainwright Range Complex. SGT McCullah is travelling
known distance range, and had all mortarmen execute to Fort Benning, Georgia to attend the Air Assault
training on distance marksmanship to refine Course in preparation for the Special Forces Q-Course.
techniques and perfect our weapons accuracy. The We would like to recognize two medics who were

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promoted to Sergeant, congratulations to SGT BN medical Soldier conducting day land navigation
McCullah and SGT Samson for setting the example for
their Soldiers and peers.
1SG Fischer and I are flat out amazed at the
accomplishments Havoc Company has been able to
complete in the past two months. This Company has
set the bar for unit level reset, conducted a successful
change of command, and completed individual level
marksmanship training. Our training plans from now
until block leave are very aggressive but they are
necessary for our Soldiers and the missions we will be
asked to complete. I couldn’t be prouder of our efforts
and it’s a tremendous honor and privilege to work side
by side with the Soldiers of Havoc Company.
Just a reminder, you can stay current with our
Company by checking the HHC FRG website and
again, thank you for your unwavering support and
dedication. BN medical Soldier conducting day land navigation
All the best,
CPT Jeremy Teter and 1SG Bryan Fischer
HHC Upcoming FRG Meetings:
TBD
For more information contact your
FRG Leader
Michelle Jones at
PV2 Siemen qualifies with his NBC Gear hhc124frg@gmail.com
HHC Points of Contact
Company Commander: CPT Teter, Jeremy jeremy.m.teter.mil@mail.mil
Company First Sergeant:1SG Fischer, Bryan bryan.k.fischer.mil@mail.mil
FRG Leaders: Michelle Jones hhc124frg@yahoo.com

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Alpha Company
Greetings Friends and Family of Ares Company! What’s so different about Winter
Ares Company has been doing great things Driving in Alaska?
since our return from Afghanistan. After all of the
Welcome Home celebrations, everyone took some From the Alaska Department of Public Safety
much-needed time off for themselves and for family.
After Block Leave, it was back to reality. First order of When the snow season comes to Alaska, it’s like driving
business was receiving all of our equipment from in another world. Suddenly, your car is different. It will
Afghanistan and restoring it to better conditions so not start, steer or stop the way it does in warm weather.
that we could get back to basics and conduct The roads often become treacherous when covered
thorough, effective training. During all phases of with snow. Slush is often as slippery as ice and both are
Reset activities, Ares Company set the tone for the a potential danger to motorists.
entire Brigade. This is all due to the efforts of the
Visibility is even affected by winter conditions. Daylight
Company XO, the NCOs, and the Soldiers of Ares hours are short and the glare from the snow can blind
Company. you. In addition, windshields often ice or fog over. The
We completed our first training event in biggest problems with winter driving are often the
September with Range Density. We started out drivers themselves. Too often drivers are in a hurry.
spending four days out at the Donnelly Training Area They either don’t worry about road conditions, or
to zero our M4s and M16s as well as a Known- become tense and nervous when at the wheel.
On the next page are tips on how to prepare for winter
Distance Range. The Known-Distance Range gave our
and how to react to dangerous driving conditions.
Soldiers a lot of confidence in their abilities to engage
targets at a distance of 300 meters. This proved to be
very beneficial during our M4/M16 Qualification Upcoming FRG Meetings:
Range in which we had 88 Soldiers shoot expert! Halloween Party
During this Range Density Week, we also qualified all October 27, 2012 @ 1800 in the BN Classroom
of our Grenadiers and Automatic Riflemen. The late
nights really paid off and will be great preparation for Thanksgiving Dinner
the Team Level training events scheduled in the November 16, 2012 @ 1800 in the
month of November.
BN Classroom
Overall, we have been incredibly successful
over the last couple of months, and we look forward Christmas Party
to the success we will achieve in the coming months December 14, 2012 @ 1800 in the
with Team and Squad Level training before we say BN Classroom
goodbye for the Winter Holidays!
Take Care! Dates, times and location subject to change.
CPT Chip Kruger
For more information please contact your FRG
Ares 6
Leader,
Victoria Thomas at
aco124frg@gmail.com

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Planning and Preparation
Since all winter driving problems cannot be anticipated, the best rule is to plan for potential situations and be
prepared. Don’t wait until the cold weather arrives to do so. Prepare for winter beforehand by having your car
tuned so it will run efficiently. This will reduce the chances of roadside breakdowns. The following systems
should be checked by a skilled mechanic.
The battery: Cold weather makes vehicles harder to start. Always keep the battery and terminals clean in
order to insure good connections, and keep the battery fully charged. Be sure to check the battery’s fluid level
as well as the voltage regulator. If there is a question regarding your battery’s integrity, get a new one!
The ignition system: Check the condition of ignition wires, and check the distributor cap for cracks. Faulty
wires or a cracked cap can result in engine drown out when it snows, or when slush is thrown onto the car and
into the engine compartment. It is also a good idea to have a tune-up done before cold weather sets in. A tuneup
should reveal ignition problems, if they exist.
The heating and cooling systems: Have the antifreeze in the radiator checked. If there is a leak in the
radiator or hoses, have them repaired or replaced before you add antifreeze. Test the heater and defroster
to make sure they are functioning properly. If they are not putting out enough heat, have the thermostat and
heater checked. Also, check the intake vents for any debris or other matter that can cause blockage.
The exhaust system: Be sure to have the entire exhaust system checked for leaks. Replace components as
necessary. Carbon monoxide is a killer and even a small leak in the system could pave the way to disaster.
What’s so different about Winter Driving?
Never warm up your car in a closed garage. Even if the exhaust system is in good working order, it’s a good
idea to drive with at least one window partially open.
The windshield wipers and washers: Check the functioning of wipers and blades. Replace blades that streak
the windshield. Keep the windshield washer reservoir filled with a washer antifreeze solution.
The tires: Regular tires should have a good tread for the bite needed when traveling on snow and ice. If you
use snow tires, put them on with the first snowfall warning. You get the best traction with studded snow tires,
but these tires may only be used during the following times designated by the State of Alaska department of
Transportation and Public Facilities:
Southeastern Alaska: September 30 through April 15
Southcentral Alaska: September 15 through May 1
Tire chains: If you prefer to use chains, inspect your chains to make sure they are serviceable. Check the
condition of the cross chains. Replace broken links or links that are almost worn through.
Cont. on pg 15
A CO Points of Contact
Company Commander: CPT Kruger, Carl carl.m.kruger@us.army.mil
Company First Sergeant: 1SG Barbour, George george.b.barbour.mil@mail.mil
FRG Leader: Victoria Thomas aco124frg@gmail.com

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Bravo Company
Barbarian Friends and Family, I hope you all had an Barbarian company FRG. Melody (outgoing FRG leader)
enjoyable summer and are ready for the coming and Don Hansen (Co 1SG) came to
winter season. Since the post deployment block leave, the company a month before the deployment. They both
Barbarians have hit the ground running with reset of quickly jumped into leadership positions and advanced
all company property and conducting several small the company for the next 17 months. Melody and her
arms ranges. Not having much flexibility in the FRG volunteers did a tremendous job supporting the
schedule to conduct thorough checks and repairs of
equipment during the deployment, the company's
initial focus this summer was on servicing our
home station equipment. Company reset lasted about
six weeks and the Barbarians did a fantastic good
ensuring our property readiness for future missions.
In conjunction with the remaining summer/fall, the
company had a
great
opportunity to
train at the
Donnelly
training area company. I and the remaining Barbarians cannot thank
(DTA) south of them enough for all they personally did for us. Please feel
Delta free to contact the Barbarian FRG if you have any
Junction, questions and I thank you for your continued support
Alaska. At and participation.
DTA, Barbarians fired over 70,000 rounds of
5.56mm ammunition with their assigned M4/M16,
and M249 rifles. The Barbarians
trained on the fundamentals of marksmanship during
day and night live fire ranges; focusing on techniques
to zero, group, and execute transition fires using iron Upcoming FRG Meetings:
sights, advanced optics, and lasers.
The following week, the company executed M4/M16, November 20, 2012 @ 1730 in the BN
M320, and M249 qualification ranges at Fort Classroom
Wainwright. In the end, the company's live fire
range density was a success. The weather participated,
the aurora borealis was out, and the Barbarians For more information please contact your
demonstrated a basic rifle marksmanship
proficiency that I could not be more proud of.
FRG Leader,
Barbarian company held its first Family Readiness bco124frg@gmail.com
Group meeting, 20SEP12, at the Battalion classroom
in which there was a great turnout of Soldiers and
family members. At the meeting, we discussed the Dates, times and locations subject to
company schedule of events, upcoming on-post change
winter awareness classes, and introduced the new

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1st Platoon
During the last week of September 1st Platoon conducted
M4 & M249 Qualification fire during day and night time
visibility. They also qualified at the M230 range. At the M4
range 1st Platoon soldiers engaged forty various pop up tar-
gets at varying ranges and levels of difficulty. Soldiers were
able to become even more comfortable with day and night
fire after recent range time at Donnely Training Area.
While off the range, soldiers learned advanced material on
the capabilities of their weapon system. The trajectory of
the round, various echelon fire techniques, and Arctic tent
set up were a few of the concurrent training events accom-
plished. 1st Platoon performed superiorly in range qualifica-
tion with many Soldiers now experts on their weapon sys-
tem. A surplus of ammunition allowed soldiers to shoot
without ammunition limitation.
MG Garrett & CSM Knight of USARPAC, along with our
own Battalion Commander and Sergeant Major, visited the
range to assess training. After a walk through, Bravo Co.
received compliments on range execution and concurrent
training. Our very own Platoon Sergeant, SFC Streeper,
was given accolades for running the range smoothly and
successfully.
B CO Points of Contact
Company Commander: CPT Bergman, Zach zach.bergman.mil@mail.mil
Company First Sergeant: SFC Grover, Mark mark.e.grover2.mil@mail.mil
FRG Leader: Bethany Corrigan bco124frg@gmail.com

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B Co 2nd Platoon
2nd PLT Barbarian Company has been busy training for the arctic winter. Following re-set from deployment 1-24
Infantry has started into a rigorous training cycle that is back to the basics of Arctic and Infantry soldier skills.
Range Density training has been the primary focus of squad leaders within the Platoon which consists of qualifying
individual soldiers on their various weapon systems. Soldiers focused on M4 familiarization, night firing, and
shooting at known distances at Donnelly Training Area. Leaders also conducted training on fire-team maneuvering
as well as Arctic living training. Following that range soldiers qualified with their M4s at Ft Wainwright. The
specialty weapons were also given some valuable training time. The majority of the Company’s M249 Squad
Automatic Weapon and M320 grenade launcher gunners qualified expert with their weapons.

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B Co 3rd Platoon
3RD PLT BCO Conducts concurrent training during the transition from the group and zero range at
Donnelly Training Area (DTA) to the know distance range. The concurrent training included class
from preparing, employing and identifying the different types of hand grenades, By SGT McNamara,
Individual movement techniques, by SSG Jarvis, and team bounding, by SPC Burke and SPC Adams, in
order to prepare soldiers for upcoming events in the battalion.

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B Co 4th Platoon Outlaws
The Outlaws have been a busy bunch over the course of the unit’s return from deployment. From reset
procedures, training events to time with family, much has happened.
Several soldiers have attended the USARAK WLC course over the months of August and September,
including SGT Weiler and SPC Wanket. SGT Weiler made his mark and distinguished our company by
graduating in the top ten percent, placing himself on the commandant’s list. Other members of the platoon have
been busy refreshing skills, honing new skills and increasing their knowledge across a vast amount of schools
outside of leadership based schools.
It was sad to say goodbye to several members of the platoon since our return including SGT Michael
Willis, who has since returned home and began his education in becoming a nurse. SSG Kuhn has also departed
and plans to move on with his civilian life while still serving in the National Guard. SGT Castner and his wife
Alicia have moved on with his career to their new duty station in Texas. Congratulations to the aforementioned
family on their first child as they are expecting around November.
With the members of the platoon that have left we have also welcomed several new members from
soldiers, to spouses and children. PVT Colley has come to the platoon hailing from Florida. We would like to
congratulate SPC Hotz along with his new wife Jenna to the platoon. We also congratulate them on their
expectation of their first child due in March. Last but not least we congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Rutkowski on their
second child, Kaylan Grace Rutkowski born on August 18th, at 7 pounds 9 ounces.
The members of 4th platoon participated in the battalion and company exercises over the course of this
last two weeks honing their marksmanship skills and other basic soldier tasks. The soldiers performed
exceptionally well, and accomplished their mission. Although it was cold, we pushed through, drove on, and
stayed Arctic tough. Thank you to the wives, significant others and family members here in Alaska, or back at
home for the support you have given your soldiers. OUTLAWS!
Ethan and Jenna Hotz

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The mortar section hard at work training during Bravo companies training event in mid
September.
SPC Hotz, and SPC Megee returning from their time at the range.

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Charlie Company
Centurion Families, As it continues to get colder and the winter months set
I write this as the first of many updates to you the in, make sure that your vehicles and homes are prepared
families of the Centurion Company soldiers. There is for winter emergencies and have proper winter survival
much to report on in these past few months, I will do kits in all vehicles and homes. Please make sure that
my best to capture it all for you without being too your vehicles have been properly winterized and are
verbose. ready for the onset of the long and cold winter ahead of
us.
I assumed command of the Centurions from CPT
Jeremy Teter on 2 AUG 2012, as CPT Teter It is truly my honor and privilege to command this great
transitioned to take command of Headquarters and organization; I look forward to getting a chance to meet
Headquarters Company. I bring with me my wonderful with you all in the future.
Wife Bethany, who has assumed role of FRG Leader, “C- Nation”
and our two beautiful children Hunter and Scarlett. We CPT Colin M Corrigan
look forward to serving the soldiers and families of this
great organization over the next couple of years, and CPT, IN
are truly blessed to be given the responsibility of caring
for and training your soldiers.
Upcoming FRG Meetings
There has been extensive turnover in the company
since redeployment. Too many friends have left and we
have gained too many new faces to mention all by TBD
name, so I will suffice to say that those that have left
will be greatly missed and a very much needed welcome
For more information contact your FRG Leader,
to all of you who have recently arrived. We are excited
to add you the Centurion Family. Notably we lost long Bethany Corrigan
time members of the Centurion family Captain Nick cco124frg@gmail.com
Sabatino (XO) and his wife Lauren to the Infantry
Officer Advanced Course. In his place we have gained
another strong legion family in 1LT Alex Ludwig and
his wife Christine who were with Alpha Company prior
to coming to the company.
Since we have been back the boys have been extremely
busy as you are all aware, we conducted a extensive
reset of all of our equipment, we began our training
cycle with individual skills training including weapons
qualification, Arctic Light Individual Training (ALIT)
to prepare us for training during winter months and
team level training leading up to our team STX the last
week in October and Team Live Fires from 14-17 Nov
2012. 28 of the company’s specialists and sergeants
have attended and graduated from the Warrior Leader
Course.

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Get Set...Then Go
During the winter months it takes a little extra time to prepare your car for safe driving. Totally clear all the
windows, the hood, the trunk and the roof of the car of snow and ice before driving. Many persons fail to totally
clear off the roof area. Just the movement of the car and stops can cause snow slides onto the windshield or
rear window, limiting driver vision. There are many kinds of windshield deicing fluids that can be sprayed on
glass to help melt ice. However, these generally contain an alcohol base, which not only melts the ice, but
cools the glass. Subsequently, the moisture in the air may suddenly freeze over the glass surface, obscuring
driver vision.
Moisture in the breath of a driver may also cause ice to form on the inside of the windshield. Thus, before
using a deicing fluid, warm the windshield with the car’s defroster to prevent it from icing over again.
Warm up the engine. Start your car and let it idle a few minutes before driving in order to prevent stalling. Make
sure you leave the garage doors open while doing so! Then, drive slowly until your car is totally warmed up.
Prevent fogging. While you are warming up your car, turn on the heater and the defroster to prevent sudden
fogging when you pull out.
Keep your engine warm at night. It gets extremely cold in Alaska, and many mornings this cold will make your
car hard to start. Using a block heater will help make starts easier.
See and be seen. When it is gray or snowing, turn the car’s headlights on so that you can see and be seen by
surrounding traffic. Keep the headlights and taillights clean for added visibility.
Cold Weather Equipment
Don’t wait until it freezes or snows to load your car with the equipment necessary to combat the elements. Put
the following supplies in your glove box or trunk:
♦ Flashlight
♦ Brush or broom for snow removal
♦ Extra fuses for vehicle systems
♦ A rag for cleaning headlights or the windshield if you should run out of washer fluid
♦ Chains for your tires
♦ Extra washer fluid
♦ Work gloves
♦ A small snow shovel
♦ A small bag of sand or salt
♦ A blanket and extra heavy clothing for emergencies (to include snow boots)
♦ Booster cables
♦ Non-perishable food for emergencies
C CO Points of Contact
Company Commander: CPT Corrigan, Colin colin.m.corrigan.mil@mail.mil
Company First Sergeant, 1SG Dasch, Mark mark.d.dasch@us.army.mil
FRG Leader: Bethany Corrigan cco124frg@gmail.com

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Driving on Snow and Ice
• Drive on snow or ice covered streets only when necessary. If you must drive, be familiar with special
techniques necessary to minimize the dangers involved.
• Beware of glare. When the sun shines, snow produces a glare, which can be blinding. Keep a pair of
sunglasses or yellow lenses in your car and use them.
• Travel at a safe following distance. Stay back at least two car lengths for every 10 m.p.h. of speed.
• Plan ahead. Look out for the sudden slowing of traffic. Plan your own stops; slow down well in advance.
• Brake carefully. Brake only when traveling in a straight line. When applying the brakes, do so gently
and release just before the brakes lock. Repeat this process with short pauses between.
• Beware of icy spots. Ice patches are 10 times more slippery than dry pavement at 30° F. Watch out for
black ice at intersections, underpasses, shady spots, and bridges.
• Negotiate icy hills carefully. When driving up hills, don’t slow down or you will lose momentum. When
driving down hills, use low gear, not the brakes. If you lose control of your vehicle, head into a snow
bank.
Basic Skid Rules
1. Take your foot off the gas and leave your foot off the brake. Make no rapid or sudden movements until
you have control of the steering again.
2. Remember, NEVER jam on the brakes; rather, gently apply them instead.
3. GENTLY turn the steering wheel in the direction you are skidding.
4. PRACTICE skids in a large, deserted, icy parking lot. Make your car skid and learn how to control it so
that you can do it instinctively when needed.
5. If your vehicle has an anti-lock braking system, use it incompliance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
When You Get Stuck, Don’t Panic!
There may be times when your car becomes stuck in deep snow or on ice. Below are some tips which should
help you get going:
• Clear a path. Shovel out the snow from both in front and behind each wheel as well as from under the
car. Front wheels should point straight ahead.
• Gear to go. Use a higher gear so the wheels spin less. Standard transmissions should be in second
gear; automatics should be in drive.
• Rock n’ Roll. With a standard
shift only, roll forward a little, step
on the clutch, and roll back. Keep
doing
this, a little farther each time, until
the car is out.
• Once you’ve got your car out,
don’t stop!
3. Frozen fuel line: Keep your tank
at least half full. Add a gas line an-
tifreeze such as Ban-Ice, Heet or
STP to your fuel tank twice each
winter.
4. Frozen windshield wipers: Care-
fully free them of ice and snow.
Make sure you turn them off when
you park to protect their motor.

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Surviving a Blizzard
Here is some information which could help
you, if you should become trapped in a blizzard.
• Stay in the car. You are more likely to be
found in your vehicle than if you are wandering
around
disoriented in blowing snow.
• Crack a window for fresh air. Freezing wet
snow can completely seal out oxygen.
• Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Run the engine and heater sparingly and only
with a window open for ventilation. Make sure
the
exhaust pipe is not blocked with snow.
• Don’t remain in one position.
• Clap your hands and move your arms and legs
vigorously from time to time.
• Take turns keeping watch. If there is more than one person in the vehicle, do not all sleep at the same
time If alone, stay awake.
• Turn on your dome light and clear off accumulating snowfall. Both will make your car more visible to
working crews.
• Beware of over-exertion and overexposure.
• Do not panic.
• Stay with the car.
Winter Car Troubles
Cold weather will sometimes make your vehicle hard to start. Try these techniques.
1. Push down the clutch before trying to start it. Use neutral on automatic transmissions.
2. Turn off all accessories before attempting to start the car.
3. Check the battery fluid level. If the fluid is frozen solid, the battery is dead and you will probably need a new
one.
4. Use Jumper Cables-Carefully!
• Your battery and booster battery must be the same voltage—6 or 12 V.
• Attach one cable to the positive terminal of each battery; the other to the negative of the booster battery
and to the engine block of your car.
• Start your car. Immediately after the car starts, remove the negative cables first, then the positive
cables.
 Remember, run the jumped vehicle long enough to charge the battery.
 Often cold weather will cause various parts of your car to freeze up. Here are a few hints to help you with
some
of the more common problems.
1. Frozen emergency brake: Try to rock it free using reverse. Next time leave the car in park, or in gear, if
you have a standard transmission car.
2. Frozen door lock: Try warming the key with a match.
3. Frozen fuel line: Keep your tank at least half full. Add a gas line antifreeze such as Ban-Ice, Heet or
STP to your fuel tank twice each winter.
4. Frozen windshield wipers: Carefully free them of ice and snow. Make sure you turn them off when you
park to protect their motor.
One More Thing:
Wear your safety belt; it could save your life!

18. HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FROM
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
For many people, autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go
trick-or-treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats. These events are also opportunities to provide nutritious
snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety.
Below are tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.
Expecting trick-or-treaters or party guests?
 Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters such as low-calorie treats and drinks. For party guests, offer a
variety of fruits, vegetables, and cheeses.
 Use party games and trick-or-treat time as an opportunity for kids to get their daily dose of 60 minutes of
physical activity.
 Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of obstacles that could result in falls.
 Keep candle-lit jack-o'lanterns and luminaries away from doorsteps, walkways, landings, and curtains. Place
them on sturdy tables, keep them out of the reach of pets and small children, and never leave them unat-
tended.
 Remind drivers to watch out for trick-or-treaters and to drive safely. Follow these tips to help make the
festivities fun and safe for everyone!

19. Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the
amount of treats you eat.
Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always
WALK and don't run from house to house.
Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possi-
ble skin and eye irritation.
Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever pos-
sible.
Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traf-
fic to stay safe.
Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult.
Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes

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26. Welcoming the newest members of our Legionnaire Family!

Kylee Sue Gomez
DOB 7/31/12
7lbs 9oz 20.5in
Proud Parents Eric and Kim Gomez
KAYLAN GRACE RUTKOWSKI
DOB AUGUST 18TH, 2012
7 POUNDS 9 OZ Proud Parents
Ryan and Victoria Rutkowski
If you are the proud parent of a new baby that is less than a year old and has not been in our
newsletter, please send a photo of your baby along with the
following information
(baby’s name, parents’ names and rank,
date of birth, weight and length)
to anna.m.fischer@us.army.mil
We will be sure to include them in a future newsletter.
Congratulations!

27. OCTOBER 2012
1-24 IN Legion
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
B CO FRG MEETING
1800 1 2 3 4 5 6
Battalion Classrooms
C CO FRG MEETING
CAC MEETING
TIME/LOC TBD TRAINING
A CO FRG MEETING
TIME/LOC TBD HOLIDAY
HHC FRG MEETING
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Federal NEWCOMERS BRIEF
Holiday
SOS
Support
Group
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Parents Day Out
Alaska WLC Graduation
Welcome to Winter
Day
CSC Holly Days Bazaar
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Teen
Halloween
Party
Parent/Teacher (27-28 Oct)
2000-0730
Conferences
6th-12th grade
28 29 30 31
Teen
Halloween
Trick or Treat
Party
Hours
(27-28 Oct)
1800-2000
2000-0730
6th-12th grade

28. NOVEMBER 2012
1-24 IN Legion
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
Birch Hill
Open
House
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Set Clocks TRAINING
Back CAC MEETING HOLIDAY
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
WELCOME TO
No School WINTER NEWCOMERs
BRIEFING
Federal SOS Support
WLC Graduation Parents Day Out
Group
Holiday
18 19 20 21 22 Federal 23 24
Holiday
TRAINING
HOLIDAY
No School 22-23
25 26 27 28 29 30 C CO FRG MEETING
HHC FRG MEETING
A CO FRG MEETING
B CO FRG MEETING

29. DECEMBER 2012
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
C CO FRG MEETING
1
HHC FRG MEETING
B CO FRG MEETING
A CO FRG MEETING
CAC
2 3 4 5 MEETING 6 7 8
Holiday Tree
Lighting
Ceremony
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
WLC Graduation
NEWCOMERS BRIEF Parent’s Day Out
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Winter Solstice
Welcome to
Winter
23/30 24 TRAINING 25 26 27 28 29
HOLIDAY
/31 Federal
TRAINING
HOLIDAY
Holiday
FNSBSD Winter Break (24 December 2012-4 January 2013)