WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH - Celebrating the importance contributions of women to our nation, historically and today - US Army Garrisons

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett &
                                          Parks Reserve Forces Training Area
                                                    March 19, 2021

                                                                                 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
                                                                                 Celebrating the importance contributions of
                                                                                 women to our nation, historically and today.

                                                                                   Highlights for FHL: Leadership Off-Site Training;
                                                                                   FHL’s first-ever Drive-in Movie, Bench Press
                                                                                   Competition, CYS Color Me Green and Read
                                                                                   Across America events, the 311th ESC Best
                                                                                   Warrior Competition; and Fire Department training.

                                                                                   Highlights for PRFTA: Farewell to DGC Roy
                                                                                   Rocco, Road March With Your Dog, and Dublin
                                                                                   Mayor as guest speaker for Women’s History
                                                                                   Month.

FHL and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area provides base operations support enabling total force readiness while providing for
the well-being and security of Soldiers, Family members and Civilians on post. It is the seventh largest Army installation and the
largest Army Reserve installation in the country. Along with this bi-weekly storyboard, FHL & CPRFTA produces a variety of
command information products which are available on the Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS). Produced by
the FHL Public Affairs Office, Bldg 238 California Ave, Fort Hunter Liggett CA 93928. For additional info, click on icons on right.

WORKFORCE RECOGNITION
                  Farewell to PRFTA DGC Roy Rocco

Parks Reserve Forces Training Area Soldiers and employees bid farewell to PRFTA’s Deputy to the
Garrison Commander, Roy L. Rocco during a ceremony March 12, 2021 at PRFTA’s Community Activity
Center. Rocco, has been selected to support Fort Devens Reserve Forces Training Area in Fort Devens,
Mass. (Photo by Jim O’Donnell, PRFTA PAO).

FAMILY PROGRAMS
                                 DFMWR Acitivities

(Left) The Cybrary, Recreation Center and the Hacienda teamed up to host the first ever Fort Hunter
Liggett Drive-In Movie featuring Mulan at the Old Fire Station/Bldg. 101, March 12, 2021. Eleven 11
vehicles came to see the movie. The next movie, “The Incredibles 2” is scheduled for April 17 starting at
2000 hrs. For more info: https://hunterliggett.armymwr.com.(Right) The DeAnza Sports Center hosted its
annual Bench Press Competition to promote a friendly competition for participants to try and reach their
max bench press weight, March 10, 2021. There were nine participants: seven males and two females.
The heaviest lifter for the female division with 135 lbs. by Cora Bailey. The heaviest lifter in the male
division with 335 lbs. with Darren Givens. (Photos by DFMWR)

FAMILY PROGRAMS
                            CYS Color Me Green Run

CYS Teen Center and 4-H hosted the first Fort Hunter Liggett Color Me
Green Fun Run on Sulphur Springs Road, March 13, 2021. The FHL
and Lockwood communities were invited to participate in the event.
Participants received a white t-shirt with the event logo, colorful
sunglasses, and tie-dye masks when they signed in. CYS staff and
volunteers doused the runners in green powder while they ran along the
route. (Pictured right) First, second, and third place medals were
awarded for the fasted runners. An additional prize was awarded to the
participant who completed the most laps in 15 minutes. Coincidentally,
the third place winner also won for most laps. By the end of the run, the
white t-shirts had a bit more color on them. Participants of all ages had a
blast at this family event. (Photos courtesy CYS)

FAMILY PROGRAMS
                           CYS Read Across America

Fort Hunter Liggett Child and Youth Services (CYS) celebrated acclaimed children’s book author Dr.
Seuss’s birthday with a spirit dress-up week and participation in the National Read Across America event.
The outdoor area was transformed into a Dr. Seuss wonderland where each group of children were able
to listen to an engaging story time and explore Dr. Seuss themed activities. Support from families and the
staff from the Cybrary made the event even more special. (Photos by CYS)

FAMILY PROGRAMS
                    PRFTA Road March with Your Dog

Parks Reserve Forces Training Area and The Village at Camp Parks housing hosted a “Road March with
Your Dog” event, March 13, 2021. The two-mile walk promoting a healthy lifestyle started at the housing
office and went around the installation. Participants were treated with a raffle after the leisurely walk.
Pictured are youth volunteers who helped direct foot traffic, and Command Sgt. Maj. McKenzie speaking
to 15 participants and their pets. (Photos by DFMWR)

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
             Women’s History Month: Mayor Hernandez

Melissa Hernandez, Mayor of Dublin, the city that Parks Reserve Forces Training Area resides in, was
interviewed via Zoom as part of PRFTA’s Women’s History Month celebrations. She spoke to the
importance of WHM and what the celebration means for her personally. The Mayor also spoke to this
year’s Women’s History Month Theme: Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced and how
important the right and exercising that right to vote is for all women. The video will be published on
PRFTA’s Facebook Page, March 19, 2021. (Screenshot by Jim O’Donnell, PRFTA PAO)

GARRISON READINESS
                     Fire Department Live Fire Training

During the week of March 15-19, Fort Hunter Liggett Fire Department conducted live fire training burns in
the department’s structural trainer. The Fire Department is required to accomplish live fire training drills
twice a year to maintain proficiency in fire ground skills and tactics. Pictured in “Interior 1” FF/Paramedic
Douglas Jenkins. Pictured in “Interior 2” Lt. Justin Moya. (Photos by Firefighter/Paramedic Jeff Mackey.)

GARRISON READINESS
                                  Leadership Training

Maj. Gen. Alberto Rosende, 63rd
Readiness Division Commanding
General

                                                                                         Bob Schout
                                                                                   President of PowerSkills

The garrison hosted a 3-day leadership virtual workshop with participation of leaders from both
installations, senior commander Maj. Gen. Alberto Rosende, and trainer Bob Schout, president of
PowerSkills. Topics included the difference between managing and leading, different styles of
management, learning and thinking styles, conflict managing styles, and communication and listening
styles. Rosende discussed leadership and the mechanics of change. Garrison Staff Judge Advocate Lt.
Col. Jason Frankenfield also provided an ethics brief during the workshop. Participants remained
engaged by asking questions, and providing valuable feedback.

SUPPORT TO TRAINING
                  311th ESC Best Warrior Competition

The 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) held its Best Warrior Competition at Fort Hunter
Liggett the week of March 14th. More than 20 warriors competed in 10 events for Best Individual Warrior
and Best Squad Events included land navigation, ruck march, weapons qualifications, and the Army
Combat Fitness Test. Winners will compete in April in the 79th ESC Best Warrior Competition. (Photos
courtesy 311th ESC)