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November 3, 2016
Up Front
Fall back
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday. Clocks fall back an hour, at bedtime Saturday.
Combined Federal Campaign
Saying goodbye
Photo by Sgt. Amanda Johnson
Family and friends wave to the bus convoy of National Guard Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Division as they depart for the Middle East in a departure ceremony, Sunday on Belvoir’s Pullen Field. See more photos and story, Pages A8-A9.
Defense-Wide Transmission Systems gets new leader
The annual Combined Federal Campaign, CFC, is open through Dec. 15. Unit keyworkers have forms and necessary unit reporting numbers. However, donations can be made via MyPay and through www.cfcnca.org, which saves paper and costs, ultimately giving more money to chosen charity/ies. Garrison’s goal is $20,000 and the Army’s goal is $1.3 million.
By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Patrick Barnette, product lead for Defense-Wide Transmission Systems, relinquished command to Lt. Col. August Muller IV, Friday in Heroes Auditorium. As the new product lead for DWTS, Muller outlined his three main focuses: providing the best goods and services to Soldiers; cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders; and understanding the strategic landscape. “My goal is to enable our team to be innovative, to deliver truly best-value solutions to all of our warfighters,” he said. He wants the team and all involved in their mission to be on the same page. “Life is a lot easier when everyone on the team is going in the same direction,” Muller said, adding that building trust in relationships is a “commodity more valuable than gold.” Muller described his command philosophy as one focused on customers and there being no such thing as bad news. “You never have to worry about coming to me on any issue … I really don’t believe in bad news,” he said. “I’m not some sort of hyper-optimist … but, solving problems is why we’re in this business, and I think bad news is just another opportunity to solve problems.” Col. Charles Stein, the project manager for Defense Communications and Army Transmission Systems, said both Barnette and Muller were suited for the job and
Woodlawn Village fire inspections
Photo by Paul Lara
Lt. Col. Gus Muller IV, right, becomes Product Lead for Defense-Wide Transmission Systems as he accepts the charter from Project Manager Col. Charles Stein during Change of Charter ceremonies in 9/11 Heroes Auditorium, Friday. made great leaders. “People already know his name and know they will have a good person in charge, Stein said. The DWTS team will provide great support to Muller, Barnette said. He was honored to serve as their leader and ready to hand over the reins to Muller. “We have a great organization … and I will definitely support you and continue to perform at a very high level. We are here for you,” he said.
Belvoir Fire Department personnel visit throughout the Villages at Belvoir to discuss exit drills in the home, kitchen fire safety and check alarms, extinguishers and dryer vents. Upcoming visits are Saturday, Woodlawn Village, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
Next week
Native American observance, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Community Center. Veterans observance, Nov. 10, 10 a.m., Long Parade Field. Lt. Gen. Gary H. Cheek, director of Army staff, Office of the Under Secretary, is guest speaker.