Category Archives: Fort Greely Army Garrison

This is just a friendly reminder that our “Global Lightning” 2012 Full Scale Exercise begins today and runs through Tuesday, May 22.

The purpose of the exercise is to test the installation’s response to a multitude of incidents related to acts of terrorism in the Fort Greely and Delta Junction community and is a continuing effort to assess the validity of USAG-FGA Antiterrorism Plan as well as the installation all hazards preparedness plans and procedures.

During the five-day period the workforce and residents of the FGA housing area can expect to see an increase in the movement of first responders and emergency response vehicles across the installation. There could be an aggressor force making an “attack” against the Missile Defense Complex, with both sides using blanks and pyrotechnics. Messages related to a scenario may be broadcast over the Giant Voice.  These messages will be preceded by, and end with Exercise, Exercise, Exercise so they are not confused with real world events.
Real world events take precedence over scenarios associated with the exercise. As with everything we do, safety is our primary concern.

Deborah Ward
Garrison Public Affairs Office
Fort Greely, Alaska
deborah.a.ward32.civ@mail.mil
Office: 907-873-5023

United States Army Garrison Fort Greely (USAG-FGA) will conduct a full scale Antiterrorism and Emergency Response Exercise, “Global Lightning” to test the installation response to a multitude of incidents related to acts of terrorism in the Fort Greely and Delta Junction community. The exercise dates are May 18-22, 2012 and is a continuing effort to assess the validity of USAG-FGA Antiterrorism Plan as well as the installation all hazards preparedness plans and procedures. This effort is accomplished in coordination with all USAG-FGA activities, directorates and military units.

On May 21 at approximately 8:45 am all Fort Greely Gates will be closed and remain closed for approximately 10 to 20 minutes to evaluate various capabilities used to secure our installation should an actual incident occur. As a consequence there will some; however, minimal impact on the community. In addition the Mass Notification/Giant Voice will be used to announce an incident (EXERCISE ONLY) has occurred on post and everyone should remain indoors, stay off the roads, and await further instructions. This will cause minor delays entering and exiting Fort Greely and there may be some confusion and anxiety because of the Mass Notification/Giant Voice announcements. Again, this is an EXERCISE ONLY event.

The Garrison Commander, Lt. Col. Terry Clark, asks for your patience, understanding and cooperation during this important exercise as we continue to train and work to protect and serve our community.

If you have any questions, please contact the FGA Public Affairs Office at the number below. Thank you.

Very respectful,

Deborah Ward Garrison
Public Affairs Office
Fort Greely, Alaska
deborah.a.ward32.civ@mail.mil
Office: 907-873-5023
Cell: 907-505-0512

On behalf of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation -

Who: ALL FORT GREELY MEMBERS
What: CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL GAME
Where: FT. GREELY FITNESS CENTER
When: TOMORROW, APRIL 12 ~ GAME STARTS @ 1900

This is a great opportunity to support your local athletic talent! Come see which Ft. Greely Basketball League will walk away with the championship hardware.

We have a 3 on 3 basketball tournament on Saturday, April 28th and the co-ed softball team season starting in June. For more information on any of the sports events, please call the Fitness Center at 873-2696.

Submitted by:
Regina Sheptock
Marketing, Family & MWR

Ft. Greely Gym 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Game Day April 28, 2012

Deadline to sign up: April 23rd

Sign up for the tournament at the Fitness Center

If you have any questions please contact:
Richard (907) 505-8005
Robin (907) 378-1026
Angela (907) 873-2696

Physical Fitness Center Hours: Monday – Friday 0530-2200 Saturday, Sunday & Holidays  1000-1800

Submitted by:
Regina Sheptock
Marketing, Family & MWR

Fort Greely Coed Adult Softball League Begins June 4 and goes through August 27

Open to Delta Community

Team Sign-up no later than May 28, 2012

Games held 1800 – 2100 Mondays

Physical Fitness Center Contact 873-2696

Physical Fitness Center Hours: Monday – Friday 0530-2200
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays  1000-1800

Submitted by:
Regina Sheptock
Marketing, Family & MWR

Notice of Availability U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center “Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment: Army Testing, Infrastructure Improvement and Enhanced Environmental Procedures, Donnelly Training Area, Fort Wainwright and Fort Greely”

The U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center (CRTC), along with the Fort Wainwright Garrison Commander and Fort Greely Garrison Commander announce the availability of a draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) and draft Findings of No Significant Impact (FNSI). CRTC has prepared a draft PEA to consider the potential environmental effects of continued test operations and infrastructure improvements by CRTC on Army lands (Fort Greely and Fort Wainwright’s Donnelly Training Area) as well as enhanced environmental procedures for reviewing environmental impacts. The PEA evaluates the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed actions. The draft PEA and draft FNSIs are available for review for 30 days, from January 12 to February 11, 2012. A paper copy is available at the Delta Junction Public Library, 2291 Deborah Street, or upon request. The document is also available here: http://www.yuma.army.mil/mhub_documents.shtml.

Requests for further information or submittal of public comments must be received no later than February 11, 2012. Comments received will be reviewed and relevant issues will be addressed and incorporated into a revised PEA.  If no comments are received during the public comment period, the original PEA will become the final PEA. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Michael Nuckols, U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center, PO Box 31350, Fort Greely, Alaska 99731; telephone (907) 873-1245; email michael.nuckols@us.army.mil.

ATTENTION:  DA Civilians! The Garrison Commander will be holding a Town Hall
Meeting for all Department of the Army Civilians on Dec. 22 at the Post Theater. There will be two sessions for your convenience. First session is from 10 am – 11 am; second session from 2 pm – 3 pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to brief the workforce on strategies and tools that are currently in place and tools that will be implemented to get IMCOM to our authorized on board strength number. The Directorate of Emergency Services will be videotaping the session for those unable to attend. The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center Director will be at both sessions to answer specific Human Resource questions. Thank you.

LTC Terry L. Clark coridally invites the people of Ft. Greely to attend the Grand Opening of The Aurora Community Activity Center
Monday, November 21
1630 hours – (4:30pm)
500 N.Robin Road, Fort Greely, Alaska
Questions Only (907)873-4783

LTC Terry L. Clark coridally invites the townspeople of Delta Junction to attend the Public Grand Opening of The Aurora Community Activity Center
November 26, 2011
1100 – 2300 hours (11am – 11pm)
Please join us for bowling, food & drinks.
On this day it will be open post for anyone wishing to attend.  You need only to bring your driver’s license, registration, and insurance to gain access onto Ft. Greely.

Pvt. Sandra Ayinbode of Schweinfurt, Germany, sings Christina Perri's "Jar of Hearts" and Sean Paul's "Give it up to me" during live auditions for the 2011 U.S. Army Soldier Show at Wallace Theater on Fort Belvoir, Va. U.S. Army photo by Tim Hipps, FMWRC Public Affairs

Carnival Atmosphere of U.S. Army Soldier Show Provides Getaway
By Tim Hipps
FMWRC Public Affairs

FORT BELVOIR, Va. – The carnival concept of the 2011 U.S. Army Soldier Show will take audiences on a globe-spanning journey to more fun-filled venues in 90 minutes than some folks experience in a lifetime.

From a boardwalk to a fun house to a circus to a county fair to a time machine, Soldier-entertainers will take their guests on a song and dance tour of carnivals across America and beyond.

“It’s an opportunity to actually take the audience on a journey with us,” Soldier Show director Victor Hurtado said. “And not just to the continental United States – we have a great international scene.”

Africa, Samoa, Latin America, Nepal, with influences from India, Thailand and China are represented in the song-and-dance extravaganza that plays to the strengths of cast members from several countries. Each international scene will feature authentic music from that locale.

This Soldier Show cast features strong instrumentalists on the violin, drums, guitar, keyboards and bass who will keep the performers on the move as they dance from scene to scene.

One central character will help keep the show moving by introducing each scene.“There are a lot of dancers, a lot of movement in the show,” Hurtado said. “But there some great voices as well. And some great stage presence. We have some great rapper and spoken-word guys, so we have quite a bit of that driving the show.”

Patriotism is woven throughout the show that does not so much resemble a military production.

“With MWR, we’re in the business of taking Families and Soldiers away from the trials and tribulations of what they’re going through, so I think this will definitely inspire the patriotism, but really help you escape and take you to places you wouldn’t go all in one day,” Hurtado said. “You wouldn’t go to the circus, a boardwalk, a country fair, a fun house – in four different areas of the world – and a Fourth of July celebration, all in one day.

“You could never physically do that, but you’re going to be able to do that at this show.”

“Entertainment for the Soldier, by the Soldier” is the working motto of Army Entertainment Division, which will launch the 106-performance Soldier Show tour from Fort Belvoir, Va., to 61 installations, garrisons and other venues around the United States, Germany and Korea.

“As a group, they’ve really become very cohesive,” Hurtado said. “We’ve really been able to get the show together quickly. They’ve been very engaged. It’s pretty amazing where they are already, as far as rehearsals go.”

The 2011 U.S. Army Soldier Show’s eight-month tour will conclude Dec. 10 at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, the Army Base Realignment and Closure law-mandated future home of Army Entertainment Division.

Admission to all shows is free on a first-come, first-seated basis. Please note this show is for all of Delta Junction and Fort Greely to enjoy, we hope to see you there!

Step Right Up to the Best Show in Town
The 2011 U.S. Army Soldier Show

For the Soldier, by the Soldier

The U.S. Army Soldier Show, proudly presented by Family and MRW, returns with a LIVE 90-minutes musical performance! Don’t miss this memorable night of music, dance and celebration.

Admission is FREE
Community Wide Event – Everyone is welcome

Delta Junction, High School Gymnasium
July 25, 2011 – 6:00 p.m.
(907)873-4336