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Chief Kevin Baylor, Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Fire Department; Chief Bruce Thompson, City of Sierra Vista Fire Department; Sierra Vista Assistant City Manager Mary Jacobs; Sierra Vista Mayor Thomas J. Hessler; and Fort Huachuca Garrison Commander Col. Jonathan Hunter stand in front of the Libby Army Airfield Fire Station’s 6x6, 3,000-gallon Rosenbauer “Panther” Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting truck. The City of Sierra Vista donated the state-of-the-art, $800,000 fire truck to Fort Huachuca. (Photo by Debbie Lassich)

Miss America visits Fort Sill
Miss America Jennifer Berry laughs alongside Soldiers in basic training as they get ready to take a group photo at Fort Sill’s Combat Confidence Course Oct. 10. The trainees are assigned to E Battery, 1st Battalion, 79th Field Artillery. At the annual Red Ribbon Week luncheon at Fort Sill, Berry was the guest speaker and talked about the importance of preventing drug and alcohol abuse. While on post, Berry visited the Field Artillery Training Center, the confidence course, the EST 2000 and Basic Officer Leaders Course II training. Berry also visited with family members who live in Lawton, Okla., during her trip. Berry, Miss Oklahoma 2005, was crowned Miss America 2006 in January. (Photo by Keith Pannell)
September 2006Kaiserslautern awards best barracks $5,000

Sgt. Maj. Melanie Karmazsin, from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, and Sgt. Maj. Bill Kussler, from 37th Transportation Command, check a fire extinguisher's expiration date during the U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern's 2006 Best Barracks Award Program Sept. 12 at building 3102 on Daenner Kaserne in Kaiserslautern, Germany. This was the first out of 20 Soldiers barracks to be inspected at five Army posts in the Kaiserslautern military community. This award program splits $5,000 between residents of winning barracks in four categories. (Photo by Christine June)

Fort Lewis cooks win twice in IMA-level competition

Joint basing impacts Eustis, Story

Child, youth specialists volunteer to help 172nd SBCT families

Europe Region bids farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. King

Safety programs teach drivers rules of the road

Fort Riley, Kan., diners enjoy breakfast at the award-winning Main Post Dining Facility Sept. 11. As the Northwest Region's best DFAC, it will compete for the Phillip A. Connelly Award. (Photo by Mike Heronemus)

Top firefighter

Aaron Hunter, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., firefighter, checks out the Jaws of Life at the post fire station. Hunter was named Department of Defense Firefighter of the Year during a ceremony in Dallas Sept. 15. Hunter had earlier won the Army Firefighter of the Year award and the Installation Management Agency, Northwest Region, Firefighter of the year award. He is the first Fort Leonard Wood firefighter to ever win the award. (Photo by Allison Choike)

A.P. Hill gains coveted environmental status
Fort A.P. Hill has moved up a significant notch in the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program (VEEP), achieving "Exemplary Environmental Enterprise" (E3) status.
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Fort Knox MWR recreation takes top award
On August 17th, The Fort Knox Community Recreation Program was named the Department of the Army 2006 Outstanding Large Installation Recreation Program of the Year, the highest honor for Army recreational programming. The awards ceremony was held during the 2006 Biennial MWR Training Conference and Expo in Louisville, KY.
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'Universal' ID Card Part Of Federal Security Upgrades
New identification cards to be issued to Defense Department employees beginning next month will help standardize workforce identification and security access systems across the government, a senior Defense Department official said here Sept. 15. The new common access card eventually will be issued to all federal employees and is part of a standardized, secure credentialing system that was mandated after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Mary Dixon, deputy director of the Defense Manpower Data Center in Arlington, Va., said during a joint interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel.
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Belvoir prepares Soldiers, civilians for GWOT
In 2001 Sgt. 1st Class Robert Ormsbee retired from the Army after 20 years of service. The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks helped him decide he wanted to come back and contribute to the Global War on Terror, so he volunteered and returned to the military through the Retired Reserves.
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President nominates Lt. Gen. Robert Wilson
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld announced that the President has nominated: Lt. Gen. Robert Wilson, U.S. Army, for assignment as assistant chief of staff for installation management/commanding general, Installation Management Command, U.S. Army, Washington, DC. He is currently serving as assistant chief of staff for installation management, U.S. Army, Washington, DC.
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Anti-terrorism begins with good awareness
As a nation, the events on Sept. 11, 2001 affected United States citizens in many different ways. One of the most prevalent changes is in personal and public security in and how residents have a need to be aware of the signs of possible terrorist attacks
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Master of Military Logistics (MML) Degree Program

Force protection exercise improves installation readiness
“Find out where your people are and get an immediate head count,” Al Huddy, chief of plans and operations at Fort Belvoir, ordered representatives of the major directorates of the Fort Belvoir Garrison during the annual Force Protection Exercise last week.
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McCoy 'trains' locomotive for support mission
A new, battery-powered locomotive is moving full speed ahead to further modernize Fort McCoy's capability to perform its rail missions. Joe Schneider, the field service manager for Railpower Hybrid Technologies Corp., of Erie, Pa., which fielded the locomotive to the installation, presented orientation instruction to locomotive crew members in early August. The new locomotive, road number 6003, features lead-acid rechargeable cell batteries; a small, 165-horsepower diesel engine which recharges the batteries, and about 2,000 horsepower of traction motor effort (about 500 horsepower per axle), Schneider said.
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August 2006

Improving life for new Soldiers

A drill sergeant from the 369th Signal Battalion at Fort Gordon, Ga., gives Secretary of the Army Francis Harvey a tour of a barracks for Soldiers in training during his visit to the installation recently. The Installation Management Agency is investing $220 million this year into its Training Barracks Improvement Program. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Carmen Burgess)

New McCoy command sergeant major familiar face
The new installation command sergeant major at Fort McCoy brings an overall knowledge of the post to the position as he has served for four different installation organizations. Command Sgt. Maj. M. Kevin Dubois also has experience in his current position as he served as the acting installation command sergeant major between the tours of Command Sgt. Maj. Michael LaRue and Command Sgt. Maj. Nick A. Piacenteni Jr. in 2000. He assumed his new position Aug. 14.
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Belvoir welcomes new shopping complex
The Fort Belvoir community witnessed "history in the making" on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Fort Belvoir Town Center, the first of it's kind in the Army. "This is a historic moment," said Installation Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Bart Physioc. "This is a model for installations around the world, a gathering place for the community that draws Fort Belvoir closer together."
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Army to begin utility billing for privatized housing
Some families living in privatized housing on Army installations will become responsible for their utility consumption starting Sept. 1. Residential Communities Initiatives will begin billing for electricity at five installations where a yearlong mock billing program was recently completed. The mock billing program established a baseline for electricity consumption through consumption patterns, housing type and size.
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Yongsan arts and crafts center wins 'Best in Army'
Morale, Welfare and Recreation announced the best arts and crafts program in the Army Aug. 18 and Area II community members will not have to travel far to use it. The Yongsan Arts and Crafts Center won “2006 Program of the Year” in the large installation category worldwide.
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DoD announces installation realignment in Germany
Due to U.S. European Command force structure realignment and transformation, and the attendant reduction in installation and personnel support requirements that have occurred during the past several years, U.S. Army, Europe, has identified Aschaffenburg Family Housing, Aschaffenburg Training Area, Babenhausen Kaserne and Babenhausen Family Housing as excess to the Army’s needs.
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USAG, Camp Red Cloud inactivates
The U.S. Army took a step closer to transformation Aug. 10 when Lt. Col. William Huber cased the colors of U. S. Army Garrison at Camp Red Cloud and turned command over to Col. Forrest Newton, commander of Area I Support Activity. "In July 2004, when I took this command, I recall Brig. Gen. John Macdonald telling me that I had two significant missions to accomplish during my time," Huber said. "The first was that I needed to close five of seven camps and the second was I needed to deactivate the garrison. How would you like to come into command with these missions? You are going to get smaller in size and then go away."
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Leonard Wood gets high marks for quality of life
A recent ranking of 577 small cities in the nation by an online business journal confirmed what many people who live in this area already knew - Fort Leonard Wood is a good place to call home. "The Soldiers who serve here know this is a wonderful place to live," said Maj. Gen. Randal Castro, Maneuver Support Center and Fort Leonard Wood Commanding General.
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Lewis gets the lead out of old barracks
Many of Fort Lewis’ old buildings were painted with lead-based paint, during a time when the harmful effects of lead were not fully understood. As local contractor MCS Environmental’s employees recover usable building materials from 12 World War II barracks on North Fort Lewis, much of what they are encountering is wood painted with lead-based paint — which presents possible liability issues for selling because of the presence of potentially hazardous lead-based paint.
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Lewis officials committed to wellbeing
Soldiers make this Army a great and highly respected institution. The changes and improvements being made throughout the transformation process will allow us to remain both “persuasive in peace, (and) invincible in war.” (Gen. Erik Shinseki, retired Army chief of staff) At Fort Lewis, we are committed to remaining focused on the well-being of our Soldiers and their families because you are the heart and soul of our nation.
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America Supports You: New USO Center Opens at Fort Bliss
The newest United Service Organizations center will open its doors this week at Fort Bliss, Texas, to serve the post’s 36,000-member military population. “The USO is proud to be expanding operations in Texas, offering a ‘home away from home’ to our men and women in uniform and their families,” said Edward A. Powell, USO president and chief executive officer.
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MPs, safety officials team up for Labor Day campaign: 'You drink & drive. You lose.'
Drivers who drink alcohol and drive in the Yongsan area before and during the Labor Day weekend had better think twice. They may be steering toward the nearest safety checkpoint.Area II military police and safety officials are collaborating on a 'You drink & drive. You lose.' campaign to make sure area drivers do not become traffic victims during the end-of-summer holiday.
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Kaiserslautern changes commanders
Lt. Col. Mechelle B. Hale took command of the U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Aug. 10 at the Armstrong Community Club on Vogelweh Housing. She succeeds Lt. Col. Erik O. Daiga, who goes to the Pentagon to serve with the Army Chief of Staff for Installation Management Office.
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AMSC provides crisis training for garrison leaders
Command Programs professors at the Army Management Staff College facilitate computer-aided crisis management exercises with installation commanders, garrison commanders, and command sergeants major attending programs at the college.“Shortly after 9/11, we found that we needed to expand our program content to cover more force protections issues,” said Professor George Kopacki of the Command Programs Division at AMSC.
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Army’s first Boundless Playground opens on Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell made history Aug. 4 with the opening of the Army’s first handicap-accessible Boundless Playground at the Village Commons in the Hammonds Heights housing area. The Boundless Playground is equipped with the amenities of a standard playground, but is specially designed to stimulate handicapped children with such developmental disabilities as autism and mental retardation.
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Army recognizes Belvoir for innovative pest-management practices
Fort Belvoir has earned the nation’s most exclusive honor for how it manages pests at its child development centers and Youth Services Center. During a ceremony held at Post Headquarters Aug. 1, the Integrated Pest Management Institute of North America presented the Star Award the installation.
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Korea's Area III firefighters red-hot at DA level
The Area III Support Activity Fire and Emergency Services has been recognized as one of the best fire departments Armywide. After dominating firefighting evaluations at the IMA - Korea Region Office level by placing first in four of five categories, the Army ranked the Camp Humphreys operation third worldwide in the large fire department category.
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CRC tests responder's skills
A simulated chemical and dirty bomb explosion occurred at 9 a.m. Aug. 4 on the street adjacent to the Camp Red Cloud Area I barracks, Bldg. 322. The anti-terrorism and force protection exercise was designed to test all of Area 1 and 2nd Infantry Division defense and emergency respondents - including firefighters, law enforcement and paramedics - as if there was a real terrorist attack.
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Fort Gordon garrison commander reflects on posting
As Col. Karen Adams prepares to relinquish her position as garrison commander, she marveled at how quickly her time at Fort Gordon has passed. "It's flown by," said Adams who took over the post in August 2004.
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Engineer train at Georgia forts
In an effort to create a win-win situation, the two Army posts and the Army National Guard teamed together at Fort Gordon and Fort Stewart. Members of the Georgia National Guard, the 878th Engineer Battalion, received much needed training in their military occupational specialties and Fort Gordon as well as Fort Stewart had a few dream projects accomplished.
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Army Program Opens Doors for Wounded Warriors
An improvised explosive device may have robbed Delaney Rocky Perez of his military career, but an Army program has given Perez an opportunity to serve again -- this time as a civilian. Delaney Rocky Perez, administrative officer for the Fort Sam Houston garrison commander’s office, is the first civil service employee hired at the base through the Army Wounded Warrior Program.
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Fort Lewis to exceed Army mandate for handling demolition, construction debris
Roughly 300 Fort Lewis World War II era wood buildings are scheduled for removal over the next four years. The majority of the material will be salvaged or recycled rather than ending up in local landfills. Fort Lewis expects to exceed the Army Chief of Staff for Installation Management’s new mandate requiring a 50 percent diversion of non-hazardous construction and demolition debris generated by the removal of buildings, renovations, and construction on military installations.
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Army expands childcare options for military families
The Army has selected Fort Sam Houston and 10 other posts to test a new program that offers military families more childcare options. Through the Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood program, civilian agencies recruit childcare centers and civilian providers from areas where military families work and live, then train them to meet Army standards.
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New deputy commander on duty at McCoy
Lt. Col. David L. Jessop assumed his new duties in June. Immediately prior to coming to the Command Group, he served for about a year at the 84th U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Training Command (84th USARRTC) at Fort McCoy, with his last position being the operations officer of the Leadership Development Directorate.
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Aycock assumes command of Korea Region

Brig. Gen. John A. Macdonald, Installation Management Agency director, right, passes the guidon to Col. Al Aycock, incoming Korea Region director, Aug. 4 at Yongsan Army Garrison, South Korea.

Belvoir wages GWOT through tenant support

'Safety first' is more than a saying on Fort Belvoir

IMA welcomes new command sergeant major

Command Sgt. Maj. Debra L. Strickland (center) relinquishes the noncommissioned officer's sword to Brig. Gen. John A. Macdonald (left), Installation Management Agency director, at a change of responsibility ceremony held Aug. 3 at Fort Myer, Va. Macdonald then passed the sword to Command Sgt. Maj. Willie Ash Jr. (right center), incoming IMA command sergeant major. Assisting in the ceremony was Sgt. 1st Class Rhonda Henson, Fort Myer color guard noncommissioned officer in charge. (Photo by Stephen Oertwig)

Brig. Gen. John A. Macdonald (right center), Installation Management Agency director, talks with Command Sgt. Maj. Debra L. Strickland (right) before presenting her the IMA Stalwart Award at the change of responsibility ceremony held Aug. 3 at Fort Myer, Va. Present for the ceremony were Lt. Gen. Michael D. Rochelle (left), previous IMA director, and retired Maj. Gen. Anders B. Aadland, the first IMA director. (Photo by Stephen Oertwig)

Work force can help reduce energy usage, costs

Fort Lewis earns annual award for work with community

July 2006
IMA's Deadline for Applications for Senior Service Colleges (AY 07-08) is 11 August 2006.
Picerne to build homes for Fort Riley
Picerne Military Housing plans to begin residential site work in Camp Forsyth this fall. The project calls for 751 new homes for Fort Riley families and a community center in the area across Trooper Drive from the post commissary and Rally Point. The diagram of the planned project shows homes for company grade officers, senior and junior noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted members, the community center in the middle of the neighborhood and a baseball or softball diamond centrally located.
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Civilian physical training program set to begin in Korea
Area II Army civilians and family members will soon have a new way to lose weight and become physically fit as the civilian "Fit-to-Win" program begins here July 25.
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DoD Announces Next Phase of NSPS Implementation
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today that it will implement Spiral 1.2 of the National Security Personnel System (NSPS), a new civilian human resources system, to over 66,000 employees between October 2006 and January 2007. The human resources system includes classification, compensation, performance management, staffing, and workforce shaping elements.
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New Dulles USO Military Lounge to Open
United Service Organizations of Metropolitan Washington will get a sizeable boost from Northrop Grumman Corporation tomorrow to help establish its newest military airport lounge, at Washington Dulles International Airport here. Jerry Agee, the company's corporate vice president, will present a $50,000 check to Elaine B. Rogers, president of the USO of Metropolitan Washington, to begin development of the lounge.
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Army Civilian Corps established
Top Army leaders announced the establishment of the Army Civilian Corps last month.
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Garrison Kaiserslautern tests pedestrian gates for Army
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern is testing the Enhanced Security Pedestrian Gate for use throughout the Army.The new gate replaces onsite guards with remote guards who can see and hear via cameras and speakers.
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Fort Lewis housing plan to improve quality of life
Equity Residential, the Army’s private-sector partner for housing, with support from the Fort Lewis Public Works Directorate, will soon launch a program designed to produce a more effective, responsive system for assigning housing on post. The plan aims to balance the wait times among the ranks and provide living space appropriate to the sizes of families.
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Lean Six Sigma assignments open for IMA DLAMP Candidates
Opportunities exist for Installation Management Agency Defense Leadership and Management Program participants needing specific developmental expertise by taking Lean Six Sigma assignments. “These opportunities give DLAMP participants the chance to exhibit the hard work and dedication to principles and strategies that can transform the installation business,” said Rosye Faulk, deputy deployment director for IMA’s Business Improvement Lean Six Sigma program.
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Carson opens child development centers
A grand opening ceremony of three new child development centers that will help provide additional child care support for the Fort Carson community was held June 26. Each of the new child care facilities were constructed with 10 modular units combined to form one building that accommodates around 100 people, 81 to 87 of whom will be children with the remaining being child care workers, said Jan McConnell, Child and Youth Services coordinator.
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Leonard Wood welcomes new garrison commander
As the Chemical Corps' Regimental Week hits its peak, one of their own takes over command of Garrison. Col. J.C. Abney handed Col. John Megnia the reigns of command during a ceremony Tuesday, held on Gammon Field.
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June 2006
Brig. Gen. Macdonald becomes fourth IMA director

Brig. Gen. John A. Macdonald (left) accepts the Installation Management Agency colors as incoming director from Lt. Gen. James L. Campbell, director of the Army staff, during the change of director ceremony held May 30 at Fort Belvoir, Va. Maj. Gen. Michael D. Rochelle (right), outgoing IMA director, will become the Army's deputy chief of staff for G-1. Command Sgt. Maj. Debra L. Strickland (right center) carried the IMA colors during the ceremony. (Photo by Stephen Oertwig)


New Installation Management Agency Director Brig. Gen. John A. Macdonald addresses the crowd during the May 30 ceremony at Fort Belvoir, Va. (Photo by Mark Turney)

Groundbreaking signals new digs for Soldiers at Leavenworth
This is the first phase of privatized construction of houses that will eventually replace almost half of the homes on post. The initial development period will occur over nine years, where 708 new homes will be built, 588 will receive varying degrees of renovation and 703 homes will be demolished at a cost of $405 million, according to information provided by Frontier Heritage Communities. FHC is the partnership agency between Fort Leavenworth and MMH.
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Rumsfeld praises professionalism, fields questions from NCOs
More than 200 Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps noncommissioned officers gathered at Fort Belvoir’s Community Club Tuesday for breakfast with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld June 27.
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Registration begins for second Military Idol competition
Active-duty Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and reservists can now register for a shot at becoming the second Military Idol. The Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation program is based on the premises of FOX Television’s “American Idol.”
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Carson begins first stage of makeover
Members of the Mountain Post community have barely had time to get acquainted with the new and remodeled buildings as Fort Carson undergoes yet another giant makeover. As a result of Base Realignment and Closure process, Fort Carson is undergoing a huge transformation in its infrastructure as it prepares for some long-term residents.
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Belvoir welcomes new installation CSM
A new era began Wednesday, as Command Sgt. Maj. Tracey Anbiya became Fort Belvoir's new installation command sergeant major during a change of responsibility ceremony held at Wallace Theater
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Outstanding achievement in antiterrorism: IMA's winners announced for 2005
The following installations and individuals are commended for their outstanding achievement in the field of antiterrorism. They were selected as the Installation Management Agency's winners in each of four antiterrorism award categories during a selection board on 26 April 2006, and represented IMA at the Army Awards Program board during May 15-19, 2006.
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White Sands hosts regional Soldier/NCO of the Year boards
A hard-charging Soldier sees opportunity in every difficulty, even bad leadership. "Not everybody is a born leader, so you’ve got to learn a lot through bad leadership," said Staff Sgt. Daniel Yentsch. "Bad leadership will teach you what not to do."
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Yongsan employee vies for Army energy, water conservation award

Netherlands garrison first European Army base to receive Superior Unit Award

Equal Employment office diversifies post

$70 Billion Goes to Defense Needs in Signed Emergency Funding Bill
About three-quarters of the $94 billion emergency funding bill President Bush signed yesterday is allocated for fighting the war on global terrorism, including more than $40 billion for ongoing operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Military seeks partnerships to promote sustainability goals in Hawaii
The Army reaffirmed its commitment to protecting residents and preserving the environment by hosting a workshop to promote sustainability initiatives throughout Hawaii. The workshop brought together for the first time a broad range of stakeholders and experts, including more than 80 representatives from all branches of the military, federal and state leaders, local and internationally recognized sustainability experts and conservation groups.
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Funding increase slated for three Army RCI projects
After several meetings and conference calls with community and political leaders regarding increased housing requirements, the Army is planning for an increase in funding for its Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) construction projects at Fort Drum, N.Y., Fort Irwin, Calif., and Fort Bliss, Texas.
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Donations raise nearly $100K for family, youth programs
An increase in locally focused contributions from Soldiers and Department of Defense civilians to the Combined Federal Campaign Overseas will bring nearly $100,000 to family and youth programs in U.S. Army, Europe.
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Time to take next step in sustainability: integration to individual daily lives
“Ask the average person what they know about sustainability, and they’re likely to say, ‘very little’,” said Lana Leiding, Fort Lewis Installation Sustainability team member. That is the typical reaction among community members, but with closer examination, they are always surprised by what they really know, she said. A pledge drive conducted during Armed Forces Day revealed that many people engage in sustainable behavior every day without thinking about it.
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U.S. Army Announces Headquarters Restructuring
The Army is reorganizing its commands and specified headquarters to accelerate the momentum of ongoing transformation efforts and increase the Army’s responsiveness globally and at home.
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Preparation Vital as Hurricane Season Arrives
"The most important thing we're doing is taking all the lessons learned from the past two hurricane seasons and going over them to make sure we didn't miss anything," said Staff Sgt. Thomas Kielbasa, a Florida Army National Guard spokesman. "The best way to prepare is to go back and look at what we've done right and what we can do a little bit better, so when that Category 4 hurricane does come bearing down on Florida, we're ready for it."
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2006 Job Fair attracts employers to Korea
As the final stop on a whirlwind tour of U.S. installations in Korea, the 2006 Korea Job Fair brought hundreds of prospective employees together with stateside and local employers.
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Understanding the budget crunch

Tightening Our Belts Some More - Thoughts from the Fort Meade commander

Army Installations to Reduce Operating Costs

Moving Day

West Point Soldiers take top honors in Northeast Region competition
May 2006
Investing in Our Future: The IMA Mentoring Program Korea Region celebrates Asian Pacific American heritageRide like you're invisible
Richardson DOL earns AFEA Team Award
Camp Carroll couple now more than just 'Good Neighbors'
Installations Honored For Excellence
Installations, Defense Groups Honored for Environmental Achievements
April 2006
Board gets first look at Fort Belvoir BRAC planning
Commentary: Small actions to save energy
Fort McCoy water meeting federal, state standards
Fort Riley known as 'Sportsman's Paradise'
Korea's Area II selects volunteers of the year and quarter
Fort Hood hospital to become Army’s newest medical center
Investing in Our Future: The Installation Management Agency (IMA) Mentoring Program
Fort Huachuca pilot assists in search
Fort Polk lauded for outstanding environmental compliance 
McPherson holds 5K,10K races June 10 to celebrate Army's birthday
Trees from Camp Hialeah to flourish in Daegu
IMA establishes new Army traffic safety program with help from Fort Hood and Cape Fox Professional Services
Yuma Proving Ground employees honored at flag raising ceremony
Southeast region energy manager recognized for cost-saving measures
Fort Stewart wins ACOE award for third straight year
Fort Hood nets top deployment award in Army
Knox duo dances onto Today Show
McCoy offers quality MWR programs
Knox gate guards undergo thorough checks
Recycling efforts top slate for Earth Day
Campbell, Lewis win Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards
Fort Hood DPW employees recognized by Department of the Army
U.S. Army Garrison, Japan garners federal planning award
A night in Vegas at Fort Jackson: Auction raises funds for scholarships
Success and survivability for the Soldier
No excuses for illegal dumping
Fort Lewis' future looks bright
April is sexual assault awareness & prevention month
Humphreys supplies Soldiers Koreawide
ACES launches virtual gateway to tuition assistance
Defense Department Celebrates 'Month of the Military Child'
Fort Stewart, Hunter win Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence
Army’s 2006 Best Practice EEO Awards April issue of Soldiers magazine online
April is sexual assault awareness & prevention month
TSP phishing alert: Internet scam
Cyber diplomas: Not worth cost
March 2006
African Americans Owe Much to Past Achievers, General Says
One, two, cha-cha-cha …
Fort Jackson: Improving training while maximizing resources
Two chapels at Fort Sill get makeover
IMA employees receive Secretary of the Army Awards
Housing summit conducted on Fort Riley
Carlisle Barracks receives TRADOC Safety Certificate of Achievement
Spouses Club Auction a ‘roaring success’ at Carlislie Barracks
They've all come home
2005 DPW Directorate of Public Works award winners announced
TSP phishing alert: Internet scam
Daegu teen garners two congressional award medals
Fort Knox hosts job fair
Storm damage at Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Hood battles three separate fires
Signal 2LTs experience new Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC) III
FY 06 McCoy training levels to top 100,000
All-Army boxers win three medals in U.S. Championships
Financially successful Choices celebrates 5-year milestone
Fort Lewis: Service Members' Relief Act offers cost savings
Fort Leonard Wood: Housing construction on schedule
Fishin’ for Freedom II
Sustainability Summit: Securing Fort Jackson’s Future
Camp Carroll couple subject of Korean TV documentary
Troubled Soldiers Turn To Chaplains For Help
Natick Soldier Center: Lab of the year
AMC leader visits Soldier Systems Center
School library offers daily adventures
Hessen, Germany: Maintaining quality of life
Soldiers get eye-opener on relationships
African Americans Owe Much to Past Achievers, General Says
New ICE kiosks installed on post provide mechanism for feedback
Cadets experience military life through Job Shadows program
Students Seek Information About Military, Civilian Careers
February 2006
Fort Polk public affairs earn praise
Beware of payday predators: Pay 391% interest on 2-week, $500 loan
Installations recognized for leading the way in improving business processes
IMA hero receives humanitarian award
Monroe MWR programs earn Army acclaim
Training trainers to train troops
Army begins CAC cryptographic logon
Local military leader to participate in Superintendents Academy
Fort Polk adopts local school
Wounded warrior feels Trudeau book helps amputees
Fort McCoy holds 2006 annual training conference
Learning situational awareness on Fort Jackson battlefield
Army extends health assessment for Soldiers
Baumholder, Germany: Messages from home draws hundreds
Wainwright mom named Parent of the Year

January 2006
Cheap cyber diplomas aren't worth what you pay
Fort Huachuca Post Housing named Army's best
Wildfires halted within ranges
Candle causes fire in housing
Flight Surgeon makes the ultimate cut
Leavenworth building 96 high-tech classrooms
Six USAG Hessen Soldiers make IMA-E team
First Army takes over mobilization nationwide
Buffer zone requested around Fort Riley
Schoomaker predicts bigger, busier Army in ‘06
Caffeine gum now in Army supply channels
Secretary of Army Dr. Francis J. Harvey and other top officials attend conference held at Fort Bliss
Camp Zama, Japan, honors Dr. Martin Luther King
AAFES opens ethanol pump
Picatinny Arsenal organization gets top award
Son co-pilots dad's last active-duty flight at Fort Irwin
DoD to Restrict Cell Phone Use on Military Bases
IMA installations supporting All-American athletes
Fort Belvoir residents to receive first mock utility bill in February
Civilians with attitude' can shape Army with survey

December 2005
Improving quality of life IMA director stresses family support during Wiesbaden visit
Army Environmental Programs Meet Criteria for Excellence
Fort Hood welcomes new command sergeant major
New homes begin taking shape for Schofield Barracks
Marshall reflects on 32-year Belvoir career
DoD Announces BAH Rates for Fiscal Year 2006
Housing Allowance Rules to Change Dec. 31
TAP provides Soldiers with assistance
Landmark construction project debuts in Korea
First responders test skills
Fort Knox communities eyeing BRAC increase
ACAP offers workshops for ETSing
New facility aids operations staff at Yakima Training Center
Cleaning up illegal dump sites keeps Fort Lewis workers busy
Riley liaison officer smoothes waves for students
Fort McCoy Lodging features new, high-tech telephone system
Fort Hood environmental revitalization program continues
CEO Day at Fort Hood
Television special featuring Fort Riley to air
24 Hours: Around the clock on Fort Meade
Fort Lewis barracks centerpiece of $153 million construction bill
Fort Drum food service specialists put skills to ‘taste test’
Standard Federal ID to Replace Common Access Cards
November 2005
IMA recognizes top performers with Stalwart Awards
White House honors Southeast Region for saving energy and reducing energy costs
Twister rips through Fort Riley
Fort Riley dining hall named NW region's best
Officials expect Fort Riley's energy costs to increase
Army, Fort Belvoir request proposal to begin holistic master development
Army personnel functions move to web-based approach
Fort Lewis tour reveals how dorm-style barracks evolved
Recycling campaign highlights Fort Lewis efforts for sustainable living
Fort McCoy meets energy-use reduction goals
Korea tests Web-based Organizational Self Assessment
VIDEO Korea Region beta tests Organizational Self Assessment
Fort Lewis trash cop busy tracking, citing local dumping offenders
Associated Press Features IMA-EURO Soldier in his Role as Translator at the 212th MASH in Pakistan
Commentary: Retirement Services marks 50 years
Fort Bragg named 100 best communities for young people
Fort McCoy Soldiers sample potential new menu items
Examiners learn tools for judging installation excellence
Judges narrow field for Army’s top community of excellence
SWRO women doing their part for America
Emergency Services provide for Fort Myer community
Picerne to build 400 new homes at Fort Riley
Fort Hood's gem earns Yellow Rose
DoD Summit Helps Young Kids, Families Cope
October 2005
DoD Plans Web Page to Support President's Plans Against Pandemic
Fort McCoy leads fight in military's defense against invasive species
Panel discusses installation improvements and BRAC
Johnson urges team building as he departs IMA
President Bush makes selections for 2005 Presidential Rank Awards
Mock utility billing proves successful at Fort Campbell
DoD Recognizes Fort Stewart During 'Red Ribbon Week'
Fort Lewis ‘Green Goat’ Rides the Rails
Fort Belvoir community breakfast sets tone for future
Fort Lewis honored for energy management
Army evaluators rate Yongsan dining facility
Fort Myer Logistics adapts to changes, remains busy
Fort McCoy looks for ways to increase recycling output
Soldiers go to Fort Lewis CIF for latest gear
Plan to start ACAP in time to benefit
More Soldiers now eligible for eArmyU
Fort Carson Fire Department unleashes prescribed burns
SOY / NCO of the Year Competition at Ft. Pickett, VA
Army launches traffic safety program to reduce accidents
Hurricane Relief
Southwest Region engineers help Fort Polk recover
Fort Lewis public works listening to its barracks customers
Security officials to X-ray Yongsan vehicles
IMA Welcomes Rochelle as its Third Director

September 2005
‘Modulars’ will temporarily house new units at Fort Riley
Fort Campbell DPW earns pollution prevention award
Barracks life improvements goal of recent inspections
New barracks await Fort Lewis troops returning from Iraq
Pacific Region Joint Service Family Support Network Training Conference
Polk to house Louisiana Guard returning from Iraq
Fort Benning garrison CSM hands over duties
Fort Knox dining facility earns honors in DA competition
Fort Sam Houston Serves as FEMA Forward Base
Fort Polk houses Soldier after hurricane
Tuition assistance, counseling to be completed via Internet
Installation Management Agency Mentoring Initiative
Texas National Guard, Fort Sam Houston Continue Rita Relief Efforts
Barracks renovations to improve quality of life
Work begins on 62 new family quarters at Fort Riley
Carson says goodbye to communal bathrooms
Balance is key to success for Belvoir deputy garrison commander
Displaced Military Families Can Seek Safe Haven Within United States
Carson cuts ribbon on Soldier processing site

August 2005
Fort Lewis public works department named to EPA tracking program
Fort Lewis programs modernizing old barracks
Hurricane Katrina: Fort Polk continues to assist
New chaplain seeks to serve needs of Fort McCoy community
Fort Hood employee recognized by Blacks in Government
ACOE FY 05 Organization Self Assessments from Installation and Special Category Winners
Smiling service standard at Polk's Cajun Inn DFAC
Smith accepts garrison's reins at Fort Riley
Growth prompts education planning at Riley
Korea's Area II welcomes new commander
Rain floods Bliss streets
Army honors communities of excellence
FY 04 Annual Report
Army announces IMA director change
Fort Lewis, Madigan serve families with COE
Defense Department Recognizes Top Military Installations
Army honors communities of excellence
Belvoir responds to mock chemical spill
Bliss Fire Department wins big
Fort Richardson opens new Community Education Complex
Military Idol competition begins on Army installations
IMA selects NCO, Soldier of the Year

July 2005
U.S. to Return 11 Bases to Germany in Fiscal 2007
Demolition marks start of new homes in Hawaii
The changing face of Camp Stanley
Trading BDUs for civvies? Visit ACAP
Korea’s logistics takes on furniture mission
Korea’s Area I welcomes new leader
Fort Belvoir welcomes new commander
Camp Casey’s new leader arrives
Surviving family members receive housing extension
Fort Stewart wins Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence
New Housing Allowance Guidelines Won't Result in Pay Cut
Belvoir commander discusses challenges, rewards of command

June 2005
Dugway firefighters train to extinguish propane fires
EURO employee plays Lincoln at Gettysburg
Leavenworth DPTM team makes things happen
Ceremony marks garrison merger for U.S. Army Garrison Hessen
Overseas Basing Changes Mean Less Troop Stress, DoD Tells Senate
Fort Bragg receives national installation award
'Military Idol' opens competition at 34 Army posts
President Thanks Troops, Urges Americans to Thank Them Too
Wainwright mayors tackle deployment challenges
First baby born at Benincaso on Army birthday
Fort Leonard Wood NCO named Army Fire Officer of the Year
IMA-Europe announces Soldier, NCO Of the Year
Fort Shafter welcomes new Pacific Region IMA director
Zama garrison commander publishes first book
Sentinella becomes new commander of Fort McCoy
Worldwide events to mark Army's 230th birthday
Camp Normandy mess hall gets taste of sweet success
Blood Donor Center Vital to Army Mission
Strike Zone opens at Redstone ArsenalVS
Fort Riley supply point keeps Soldiers, units shooting

May 2005
Carson hosts NWR IMA NCO and Soldier of the Year
Barracks policy changes impact 'geographic bachelors'
Hoeffner Eyes Challenges As New Fort Riley Deputy
Pentagon Channel Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Fort Campbell celebrates Fisher House groundbreaking
First Fire School Hosted at U.S. Army Garrison-Rock Island
Fort Rucker enters into Residential Communities Initiative
Official Says DoD Committed to Meeting Military Childcare Needs
Army opens more privatized family housing
Freedom Team Salute to recognize Army’s extended family

April 2005
Army goes live with Web registry for child care
Sources of Funds for Army Use (Other Than Typical Army Appropriations) Guide Now Online
New technology helps clear away unexploded ordnance
New villages growing up fast on Fort Belvoir
Army to being 'mock billing' for privatized housing
SECDEF announces ACSIM nomination
Funding to repair Fort Meade barracks approved
DoD a Leader in Environmental Stewardship, Officials Say
Commentary: Transforming through BRAC?
Clinic prepares for baby boom
Secretary Harvey commends attitude of Bragg Soldiers
Army leaders learn about strategy, improvement and quality at APIC, ACOE and Strategic Planning Conference
Installations Transforming to Support Joint Warfighting Needs
Grone: BRAC 2005 Important for Many Reasons
Industry leaders plan to help Army build more, faster
Fish & Wildlife service presents first military installation award

February 2005

Major General Johnson Challenges African American Students to Excel

2004
Stalwart Award Winners 2004
IMA Newsletter Nov/Dec 2004
Common Levels of Support (CLS)
Annual Report
IMA Organization Day
IMA Newsletter May - June, 2004
Chief of Staff of the Army Deployment Excellence Awards - IMA Winners
Army to Recognize Army Communities of Excellence Award Winners
Common Levels of Support - FAQS
Common Levels of Support Brochure
Update on Common Levels of Support - Service Analysis Teams
IMA Leadership Offsite Feb 25-27, 2004 Fort Monmouth, NJ
Common Levels of Support (CLS) is on the way
Fort Monmouth MWR Earns National Accreditation from Major Recreation Agency
Installations to Serve as Flagships

2003
Instructions to 2003 GCC Presentation
OIF Validates Installation Management Concept
The Military Engineer
2003 Army Communities of Excellence Call for Examiners
Download 2003 Examiners Packet
2003 AUSA Annual Meeting
MG Anders B Aadland and CSM Debra L Strickland Honor IMA Stalwart Recipients
IMA Director Gets Firsthand Look at Transformation Progress
PReserver Newsletter
10th Area Support Group at Torii Station takes top Army Communities of Excellence Award
Mr. J. Randall Robinson Promoted to SES and named Northwest Region Office Director
Victory on Home Front in Military Housing
Mr. Stanley C. Shelton named Chief, IMA Plans Division
COL (Ret.) Larry J. Olson named Director of IMA Human Resources
ACA Makes Headlines
Mr. Stanley E. Sokoloski Promoted
Army Makes Peace with Woodpecker