GUARDIAN WEEKEND
A guide to the annual JBLM Freedom Fest, C3
ALSO INSIDE
446th AW’s security forces deploy, A3
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JULY 3, 2015
62nd AW welcomes new commander
Col. Leonard Kosinski takes leadership
reigns at change of command ceremony
BY MASTER SGT. TODD WIVELL
62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Airmen and Soldiers, civic
leaders and honorary
commanders, family members
and friends of Joint Base
Lewis-McChord welcomed the
new commander of the 62nd
Airlift Wing, Col. Leonard
Kosinski, during a change of
command ceremony June 26.
Kosinski takes over command for
the wing from Col. David
Kumashiro.
“The focus of this ceremony is
on the 62nd Airlift Wing and on
acknowledging and celebrating
the accomplishments of the
incredible Airmen assigned here,”
Kosinski said. “I am reminded
that command is a privilege, an
honor, a serious responsibility
and also a tremendous
opportunity for good. Good for
our people, good for our mission,
for our families and good for our
community, and I look forward to
serving with you.”
As the commander of the 62nd
AW, Kosinski will ensure the
readiness of more than 2,400
active-duty military and civilian
personnel, along with 48
permanently assigned C-17
Globemaster III aircraft, to
support worldwide combat and
See 62ND AW, A10
New 62nd Airlift
Wing commander Col. Leonard
J. Kosinski addresses the
audience during
his change of
command ceremony June 26 at
McChord Field.
TECH. SGT. SEAN TOBIN 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
ADLEY STUMP AT THE LEWIS MAIN EXCHANGE
593RD ESC
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY Leader
‘thrilled’
to return
to JBLM
Haley pledges his
‘total commitment’
SCOTT HANSEN Northwest Guardian
Country singer Adley Stump, a former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” performs “Stay at Home Soldier” outside the Lewis Main Exchange June 24.
Former contestant on ‘The Voice’ performs
miniconcert at the Lewis Main Exchange
BY CHRISTINA CARMEN CREA
Northwest Guardian
arah Campagna started
tearing up as she heard
country star Adley Stump
singing “Stay at Home
Soldier” at the Lewis Main
Exchange on Joint Base
Lewis-McChord during Stump’s
45-minute miniconcert
July 24.
“I knew her from watching
the show ‘The Voice,’” Campagna said. “I was excited to hear
her sing and meet her after the
concert.”
Stump said she wrote “Stay at
S
Home Soldier” for those in the
military.
“I wrote this song because of
you guys,” Stump said to the
audience during her
performance. “I hope we can
serve as civilians and be
thankful for your service. We
forget it’s just as hard to stay
behind when others leave. I
can’t bring someone’s wife or
husband back, but I can try to
be there for everyone through
songs.”
Stump said it’s “always a mix
See ADLEY, A10
BY SGT. JAMES BUNN
5th Mobile Public Affairs
Detachment
Hundreds of Soldiers, civilians
and family members converged
on Watkins Field to say goodbye
to their “visionary leader” June 25
at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
After serving for
two years as the
593rd
Expeditionary
Sustainment
Command
commanding
general, Brig. Gen. HALEY
Kurt Ryan
relinquished
command of the 593rd ESC to
Brig. Gen. John “Jack” Haley.
When Ryan became the
commander of 593rd ESC two
years ago, the unit was still a
sustainment brigade. Under his
direction, the unit transformed
into one of only three
expeditionary sustainment
commands in the Army.
“As part of our Army
profession, we emphasize
building Soldiers and leaders of
character, competence and
commitment,” said Lt. Gen.
Stephen R. Lanza, commanding
general, I Corps. “Two years ago,
Kurt came to JBLM to be the first
commander of the 593rd ESC.
(He) was the primer that grew the
team of teams exponentially with
every responsibility, and he was
the right visionary leader to
develop innovative approaches to
support and train units in the
Pacific.”
Ryan’s command approach of
See 593RD ESC, A10
Sgt. Tony Matthews, left, Spc. Robert Brown, middle, and Ashley Brown
listen as Adley Stump performs outside the Lewis Main Exchange June 24.
IN THE NEWS
FIREWORKS SAFETY, REGULATIONS
Protect home, pets from fireworks, officials warn
There are rules for
fireworks, fire pits
Even if your pets
aren’t afraid of
loud noises,
officials say, for
their safety, it's
best to keep
them away from
fireworks.
Northwest Guardian/2012
BY ALEXANDRA KOCIK
Northwest Guardian
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
officials know how important it is
to celebrate the Fourth of July.
However, they hope those who
work and live on the base
celebrate wisely and safely.
Those looking to still watch
fireworks, play games and watch
entertainment are welcome to
attend Freedom Fest on Lewis
Main Saturday from noon to 10
p.m.
Recreational fireworks are
illegal to use, store or possess on
JBLM. Neighbors breaking the
law and setting off fireworks may
also be a hazard.
Marcia McDowell, Equity
outreach manager, said base
residents’ are required to have
liability insurance, which covers
damage to the rental. They are
also encouraged to get renter’s
See FIREWORKS, A10
Northwest Guardian
Pvt. 1st Class Frederick PuplampuDove, left, serves a hot meal.
DFAC closing
The Army dining facility at
Bldg. 2026 on Lewis Main,
operational since 1938, serves its
last meal July 10. See story, A3