PBA's Jarrett offers M8E1 CBPS support during Army/Navy game
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Vol. 1, Issue 3 January 9, 2020
PBA’s Jarrett offers M8E1 CBPS
support during Army/Navy game
By Rachel Selby
Nathan Jarrett, with Pine
Bluff Arsenal’s Directorate of
Chemical Biological Defense,
represented the Arsenal in a
big way in December. Jarrett,
Pine Bluff who is a work leader with the
Arsenal M8E1 Chemical Biological
Protective Shelter program,
24/7 SHARP participated and helped set up
a CBPS display at the Army
Hotline vs. Navy football game in
870-209-4093 Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 14.
Jarrett said the Joint Pro-
gram Office for Protection
PBA Safety needed someone to assist in
Glance the M8E1 set up and he was
selected. “I left for Philadel-
phia Dec. 12. We set up the
truck on Dec. 13 and did some
function tests to make sure
everything was working,”
he said. “The 14th was game
Safety Element for fiscal day. We got there early, set up
year 2020 the truck to make sure every-
Lost Day Case: 0.00 thing was still working prop-
Award Goal: 0.57 erly. The gates were opened
and a flood of people came
*Lost time injuries for fiscal through.”
year 2020 is zero. There are He said he easily talked to
zero lost time injuries as of 500-plus people during the
January 6. day. “Gregg Buehler, joint
program manager, was also
*Recordable injuries for fis- in attendance. I would say
cal year 2020 are zero. Re- 1,500 people walked through
cordable injuries are zero as the unit,” said Jarrett. “The
of January 6. Secretary of the Army (Ryan
McCarthy) came through the
*Pine Bluff Arsenal days unit. I shook his hand.”
without a lost time injury is John Burkhead, CBD di-
626. rector, said the game was a
great opportunity for PBA
*Pine Bluff Arsenal days to display the M8E1. “The
without a recordable injury M8E1 has been a huge suc-
is 151. cess story for PBA. Nathan
and the Mobile and Powered
*Estimated hours worked System team did an outstand- Nathan Jarrett poses with a M8E1 Chemical Biological Protective Shelter at the Army vs. Navy
without a lost time injury:
ing job supporting the custom- game in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 14. Jarrett, along with others from the Joint Program Office for
2,639,980.
er, and showcasing one of the Protection team, deployed the CBPS, housed other displays and greeted 1500-plus visitors
Directorate of Chemical and during the event. U.S. ARMY PHOTO
Biological Defenses primary nothing about the project is a few interesting questions staying downtown.”
missions,” he said. it is a mobile hospital. It can during the game. “I knew the Roch Byrne, PBA Deputy
Having been with the be set up in a chemical envi- answers to most of the ques- to the Commander, said it was
M8E1 project since the begin- ronment since it can be over tions. I did have to ask Gregg fantastic PBA was able to dis-
ning, Jarrett said he believes pressurized and filters the air for one answer,” he said. play the M8E1 in such a high-
he was chosen because he is coming in. We build them, “People were very im- ly visible venue like the Army
a good subject matter expert. refurbish them, and do main- pressed by the unit. It was a vs. Navy game. “Mr. Jarrett
“I know all the ins and outs tenance on them…everything really neat trip and I’m glad I represented the Arsenal very
of the unit and the project,” really. We are a one-stop shop got to experience it. I did get well and we are pleased to be
he said. “The description I for these units.” to see the Liberty Bell. It was able to provide his expertise
give of the unit when I break Jarrett did say he got asked two blocks from where I was during events like these,” he
it down to people who know said.
PAGE 2 Arsenal Sentinel January 9, 2020
Commander’s Column
Happy New Year! mal movements. Deer are still
Welcome back! I hope ev- abundant on and off the instal-
eryone had the opportunity to lation, and are prone to move
spend time with family and in the early morning and eve-
friends during the holidays, ning hours. Give yourself ex-
and are now ready to get back tra time during your drives and
to work refreshed and re- slow down during inclement
newed. weather when road surfaces
I am working on a proposal are wet from rain, snow or ice.
called “Blueprint 2020-2030”. Thank you for what you
There will be more informa- do every day to support the
tion forthcoming on this pro- Arsenal, our Nation, and our
posal. service members. Thank you
The Arsenal continues for being part of the PBA team.
to offer technical and main-
tenance support of the Dis- Col. Luis Ortiz Army Regulation
mounted Reconnaissance Sets, phia, Pa. Jarett, along with
Kits and Outfits, both here in the JPEO team, deployed the 360-1
the U.S. and overseas. CBPS, housed other displays AR 360-1 is the regulation
Our production areas - both and greeted 1500-plus visitors that governs the release of
ammunition operations and during the event.
chemical biological defense - public information.
Winter is here although This includes what to re-
continue to produce items in with much milder tempera-
direct support of Combatant lease and how to release it to
tures than are normally preva-
Commander’s Operational lent this time of year. I ask that the public, non-releaseable
Plans. Our critical manufac- you continue to be mindful of subjects, and items that need to
turing capabilities are directly the day to day weather patterns be clearned through public af-
linked to national security and and plan accordingly in your fairs channels prior to release.
tied to specific Warfighter mis- work areas. The Public Affairs Program is
sion requirements. With the unpredictable na- the overall responsibility of the
On Dec. 14, Pine Bluff ture of winter weather here in
Arsenal’s Nathan Jarrett, who Arsenal commander.
Arkansas, we should all remain Only the commander and
works for the Directorate of vigilant during the remainder
Chemical and Biological De- of the cold weather season. his designated representatives
fense Operations in the area of Salt is available from the Di- are authorized to speak for the
the M8E1 Chemical Biological rectorate of Public Works for Pine Bluff Arsenal. The PAO
Protective Shelters, assisted sidewalks in preparation for acts as the liaison between
the Joint Project Manager for any and all precipitation. the media and the installation.
Protection with a display of During your morning and However, employees are en-
the unit at the Army vs. Navy evening commutes, be careful couraged to speak to civilian
football game in Philadel- of road conditions and ani- professional groups on mat-
ter in which the individual
has personal knowledge and
expertise. This should be co-
ordinated with PAO. They
shouldn’t comment on military
matters that are beyond their
Like Pine Bluff Arsenal knowledge. Classified infor-
on Facebook at U.S. mation won’t be discussed.
Army Pine Bluff Arsenal Letters to the
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Rachel Selby at rachel.c.sel-
Arsenal Sentinel
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870-540-4048. You can also
bring your letter by Room 190
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tinel is now a digital publica-
tion. For more information,
call 540-2542.
Col. Luis A. Ortiz, Commander
Roch Byrne, Deputy to the Commander
Cheryl Avery, Public Affairs Officer
Rachel Selby, Sentinel Editor/Social Media
Hugh Morgan, Photographer
Stan Nelson, Webmaster
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PAGE 3 Arsenal Sentinel January 9, 2020
Hails and Farewells Retirements
Hails
Rodney Beasley, Inventory Management Specialist, has joined
the Directorate of Material Management.
Eric Buck, Chemical Equipment Repairer, has joined the Direc-
torate of Chemical and Biological Defense Operations.
Kenneth Manning, Industrial Worker, has joined the Directorate
of Ammunition Operations.
Donny Croft, right, re-
Anthony Small, Security Guard, has joined the Directorate of ceives a Commander’s
Emergency Services. Award for Civilian Service
from Pine Bluff Arsenal
Kristopher T. Snyder, Sheet Metal Mechanic, has joined the Di- Commander Col. Luis
rectorate of Public Works. Ortiz, during a retirement
ceremony in December.
Jared Griffin, Materials Handling Equipment Mechanic, has Croft, a locamotive engi-
joined the Directorate of Public Works. neer with the Directorate
of Public Works, retired
Lance Lawhon, Security Guard, has joined the Directorate of with 46 years of service.
Emergency Services. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY
HUGH MORGAN
Donald Sneed, Electrician, has joined the Directorate of Public
Works.
Farewells
Perry E. Doles, Industrial Engineer, has left the Directorate of
Project Management.
Retirements
Donald J. Croft, Locomotive Engineer, has retired from the Di-
rectorate of Public Works. Croft retires with 46 years of govern-
ment service.
Bonnie J. Wood, Office Automation Assistant, has retired from
the Directorate of Public Works. Wood retires with nine years of
government service.
Edna Conyer, right, receives a Com-
Edna M. Conyer, Supervisory Supply Technician, has retired mander’s Award for Civilian Service
from the Directorate of Ammunition Operations. Conyer retires from Pine Bluff Arsenal Deputy to the
with 45 years of government service. Commander Roch Byrne, during a re-
tirement ceremony in December. Co-
John D. Hudman, Budget Analyst, has retired from the Direc- nyer, a supervisory supply technician
torate of Project Management. Hudman retires with 38 years of with the Directorate of Ammunition
government service. Operations, retired with 45 years of
government service.
Glenn E. Carter, Explosives Operator, has retired from the Di-
rectorate of Ammunition Operations. Carter retires with 18 years
of government service.
Ormar G. Lambert, Supply Technician, has retired from the
Directorate of Ammunition Operations. Lambert retires with 35
years of government service.
Leonard B. Fowler, Chemical Plant Operator, has retired from
the Directorate of Ammunition Operations. Fowler retires with 34
years of government service.
Gean Lambert, right, receives a flag flown
over Pine Bluff Arsenal, from Roch Byrne,
PBA Deputy to the Commander, during a
retirement ceremony in December. Lam-
bert, a supply technician with the Direc-
torate of Ammunition Operations, retires
with 35 years of government service.
PAGE 4 Arsenal Sentinel January 9, 2020
Bringing in the new
year with 20/20 vision
Courtesy of Pine Bluff Arsenal Employee Assistance Program
Our ability to see is only partially connected to the strength of
our eyes. The power of our sight comes with our ability to have
a broad and open perspective. 2020 is filled with the possibilities
of 20/20 vision.
As we head into the new year and say goodbye to the last de-
cade, we have an opportunity for a fresh start and renewed clarity.
December is our time to purge the old and begin the shift into
new vibrations.
Letting go of what is no longer working in our lives comes
from taking a long and in-depth look at where we have been. With
honest eyes, we can assess our accomplishments and reassess our
setbacks (Copyright © 2020 Waylon H. Lewis).
Our ability to see ourselves and examine our choices without
judgment allows us to step forward with a clearer understanding
of where we are heading. To do so, learning to see may take work.
What to let go of for 20/20 vision this New Year:
* Let go of mental anguish and anxiety about what was, mak-
ing room only for the essentials of what is and the manifestation
of what will be.
*Let go of your need to fill your life with things. Start by get-
ting rid of something from every room, because you have space
does not mean you need to fill it. Instead of things, fill your open
space with gratitude, love, and embrace spending time with those
who bring you joy.
*Let go of the need to overdo. Less can be more (Copyright ©
2020 Waylon H. Lewis).
The Arsenal’s Employee Assistant Office (EAP) staff are here
to help. We offer you a safe and confidential place to discuss con-
cerns, challenges, and strategies for managing difficulties in your
life. Our office is located in Bldg. 13-040, and our phone number
is 870-540-3094.
Weingarten Notification
1. Section 7114 of 5 U.S.C. establishes an exclusive
representative’s right to represent unit employees. This
includes granting the exclusive representative the right
to attend certain formal meetings and investigative
examinations between management and unit employees.
Section 7114 (a) (2) (B) provides as follows:
“(2) An exclusive representative of an appropriate unit in
an agency shall be given the opportunity to
be represented at:
(A) Any formal discussion between one or more
representatives of the agency and one or more
employees in the unit of their representative concerning
any grievance or any personnel policy or practices or
other general conditions of employment; or
(B) Any examination of an employee in the unit by a
representative of the agency in connection with an
investigation if –
(i) the employee reasonably believes that the
examination may result in disciplinary action
against the employee; and
(ii) the employee requests representation.
(3) Each agency shall annually inform its employees of
their rights under paragraph (2)(B) of this subsection.”
2. This right is generally called the “Weingarten Right”. To
qualify as an investigative examination, the meeting must
involve questioning of an employee as part of a searching
inquiry to ascertain facts. The right of the union to be
present is triggered only by the employee’s request.
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