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BRONZE STAR SOST members earn Bronze Star Medals — Page 4
MILLIE DUNN VEASEY Civil rights pioneer proved her mettle in World War II — Page 6
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The first black Soldier to earn the Medal of Honor — Page 7
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JBLE receives Resolution of Recognition By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal | 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA. --
McKinley Price, Newport News, Va. mayor, presented U.S. Army Col. Ralph L. Clayton III, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Eric J. Vidal, 733rd MSG command sergeant major, with a City Council Resolution of Recognition at Newport News City Council Chambers in Newport News, Feb. 13, 2018. The resolution was given to JBLE in honor of Fort Eustis’ 100 years of dedicated service to the community and citi-
Air Force Fiscal Year 2019 budget addresses great power competition By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
The Air Force budget request of $156.3 billion for fiscal year 2019 builds on the progress made in 2018 to restore the readiness of the force, increase lethality, and cost-effectively modernize. Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Heather Wilson said the budget request is aligned with the National Defense Strategy, prioritizing long-term competition with China and Russia. “The Air Force needs the right size and mix of capabilities to compete, deter and win in this environment, brought to bear by well-trained, resilient and competent Airmen steeped in the business of joint and combined warfare,” said Wilson. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein said the budget also moves the Air Force in the direction of multi-domain operations. “Future wars will be won by those who observe, orient, decide and act faster than adversaries in an integrated way across domains—land, sea, air, space and cyberspace,” said Goldfein. Key areas addressed by this budget include readiness, people, nuclear deterrence, modernization, space and air superiority, multi-domain command and control, and science and technology development. Readiness
zens of Newport News. “Fort Eustis has been a staple of the Virginia peninsula, offering job opportunities to civilians and serving as home to thousands of active duty and retired family members,” said Price. The U.S. began the construction of Camp Eustis in 1918 to serve as a coastal artillery and trench mortar training base for more than 21,000 soldiers. To this day Fort Eustis is thriving due to its unique characteristics and location. “It’s been a great cooperation for the past 100 years,” said Clayton. “And we look forward to the next 100 years.”
According to Wilson and Goldfein, restoring readiness to win any fight, any time remains a primary objective in FY19. It funds 1.5 million flying hours at a cost of $8.7 billion. The budget proposes the purchase of 54,443 preferred munitions to reverse previous declining inventories at a cost of $1.8 billion. The budget request continues to address the aircrew shortage through a multi-pronged approach. It boosts pipeline capacity, expands pilot training and addresses experience shortfalls, continues incentive pay and bonuses, improves administrative support at the squadron level, and funds flying hours to executable levels. It also addresses gaps in space, nuclear, cyber, and intelligence career fields. Additionally, the budget funds aircraft depot maintenance, parts, logistics support, training ranges, simulators, instructors and key infrastructure required to improve the quality of training in alignment with the National Defense Strategy prioritization of peer competition. People The FY19 budget proposal represents an increase in the size of the Air Force by 4,700 Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen. It funds important support to Airmen and their families with a 2.6 percent military pay raise, increased housing and subsistence allowances and family support programs. “The Air Force recruits Airmen, but we retain families,” Goldfein said. He explained that the FY19 proposal funds expanded childcare hours, increases off-base child care support, and funds more respite care and support coordinators for special needs families. Goldfein also said the Air Force will invest in purposeful development of Airmen to strengthen joint warfighting excellence by integrating education, training and experience for Air Force leaders and teams. » See BUDGET | 12
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SOST members earn Bronze Star Medals By Bob Shepard, University of Alabama at Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, ALA. (AFNS) --
The brightly lit, inviting atrium of the University of Alabama Hospital is a far cry from the two room, concrete-walled farmhouse in the Middle East where the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Surgical Team, based out of the UAB, deployed in 2016. During their fourmonth tour at that casualty collection point, the team performed the deeds that brought their families, scores of UAB well-wishers, and senior officers from the Air Force Special Operations Command, to the atrium for a medal ceremony on Feb. 13, 2018. The five members of the SOST Gold Team were awarded Bronze Star Medals by the Air Force for their actions during that deployment. A SOST is a team of active-duty Air Force medical professionals, including a trauma surgeon, emergency physician, nurse anesthetist, surgical scrub tech, critical-care nurse and a respiratory tech, who are charged with providing far-forward medical care during combat operations wherever the U.S. military is engaged. “A SOST is a mobile surgical team with advanced medical and tactics training which can deploy to austere or hostile areas to provide surgical support,” said Lt. Col. Ben Mitchell, SOST leader and emergency room medical doctor with the 720th Operations Support Squadron. “Our mission is to provide early, potentially life-saving surgery to wounded American military personnel or to the local population.” In 2010, UAB became one of the first two civilian hospitals in the nation to host a SOST. The Air Force determined that, when not on deployment abroad, the teams needed to be stationed at a facility where they could best develop their medical and teamwork skills. “Military hospitals in the states typically don’t see a lot of trauma,” said Dr. Jeffrey Kerby, director of the Division of Acute Care Surgery at UAB. “For a medical team to keep their skills sharp, they need a more challenging environment.” Kerby, who was an Air Force surgeon before joining UAB, is the conduit between AFSOC and the hospital. “UAB is a good training ground,” Kerby said. “We are the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center within a 150mile radius. We see a great many penetrating trauma cases here from gunshot wounds, stabbings or car
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Lt. Col. Ben Mitchell, an emergency room doctor and Special Operations Surgical Team leader with the 720th Operations Support Squadron, salutes Lt. Col. Eli Mitchell, commander of the 720th OSS, during a ceremony at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, Feb. 13, 2017. Five members of a SOST were awarded the Bronze Star Medal for their actions while deployed in support of Operation INHERHENT RESOLVE. SOSTs are highly-mobile, tailorable teams of surgical and emergency specialists trained to provide life-saving surgical care and trauma resuscitation on or near the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)
crashes. Unfortunately, we are a good place to hone trauma skills.” The team members are fully accredited staff at UAB, treating patients in the emergency department, performing surgery and caring for those in intensive care units. In 2016, the UAB Gold Team deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, setting up at an austere, forward location that served as a collection point for injured local fighters. “When we arrived on location, we basically were jumping into a fast-moving river of trauma,” said Lt. Col. Matt Uber, Gold team’s nurse-anesthetist. There were some local medical personnel at the farmhouse, and some U.S .military medics, but no surgical capacity. As word spread of their arrival, the river of trauma began to flow. “We had patients on site within two hours of arrival at our location,” Mitchell said. “We treated more than 750 patients during our deployment, working 24/7.” Mitchell, Uber and the rest of the six-man team experienced 19 mass casualty events — when the river of patients would have overwhelmed even a good-sized emergency department in the states. They performed 16 lifesaving surgeries, sometimes while mortar rounds whistled overhead. Supplies were limited. Capt. Cade Reedy donated his own blood for one wounded fighter,
while Maj. Nelson Pacheco organized other locals to donate multiple units. At times, the patients dramatically outnumbered the providers. Tech. Sgt. Richard Holguin, the team’s respiratory therapist, established an airway on one casualty while single-handedly managing another patient’s chest injury. For the first time ever in a forward wartime environment, Maj. Justin Manley, Gold team’s surgeon, performed a Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta procedure, in which a balloon catheter is placed into a patient’s femoral artery. The balloon is inflated to stop severe bleeding. It is a difficult, even risky procedure, but it allowed the patient to survive until arrival at an operating room. The team used the same procedure three more times during the deployment, saving four patients who otherwise would not have survived. Team members say the time spent at UAB when not overseas is important. Training and working together brings the team closer. “It helps to really know and understand each member of the team — to know what they will do and how they will react to situations that arise,” Mitchell said. “We had some rough days during deployment, and you have to know that you can count on each other in those times.”
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UAB hosts three, six-man SOST teams, who rotate on deployments that usually last about four months, followed by 11-12 months at the host medical facility. “We are adjuncts to the UAB staff, not replacements,” Mitchell said. “We train with our SOST teammates, but also work alongside the incredible medical professionals at UAB as much as possible.” “It is gratifying to know that we can play a role in helping the team reach and maintain peak proficiency in their medical skills prior to a deployment where those skills might be needed to save lives on a battlefield,” said Reid Jones, Chief Operating Officer of UAB Medicine. The team shares their experiences with their UAB counterparts in an exchange of learning that flows both ways. “Most of the major, significant contributions in trauma surgery have been made during times of military conflict,” Kerby said. “This affiliation with the Air Force, tapping into their experience and their expertise, certainly has a positive impact on what we are trying to do at UAB as a trauma center. At the same time, their opportunity to work as a team, in a busy, high-volume trauma center, has a positive impact on what they are trying to accomplish.” SOST members are involved in teaching residents and medical students at UAB through presentations and side-by-side training. The team has worked with over 200 first responders on proper techniques for using tourniquets to stop bleeding after trauma. “The tourniquet is a great example of how military medicine can change civilian practice,” Kerby said. “Tourniquets had fallen out of favor until recent battlefield experiences reaffirmed their utility in stopping major bleeds following severe trauma. SOST is now helping us re-introduce this lifesaving technique through our Stop the Bleed campaign.” Kerby said the whole approach to resuscitation has been amended by military experiences. UAB is looking at adding REBOA to its array of available medical procedures, and the SOST’s use of whole blood transfusion might also have applications
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Members of a Special Operations Surgical Team were presented five Bronze Star Medals and a Meritorious Service Medal during a ceremony at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, Feb. 13, 2017. The team was recognized for their actions while deployed in support of Operation INHERHENT RESOLVE. SOSTs are surgical teams highly trained in providing life-saving care any time, any place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)
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Civil rights pioneer proved her mettle in World War II By David Vergun, Army News Service
Extension Office. She said the job was created under President Franklin D. RooMillie Dunn Veasey, now 100 years old, sevelt’s New Deal Program, launched dursaid her life changed in ways she never ing the Great Depression to increase emcould have imagined when she joined the ployment. Army. That an African-American woman enWAR DECLARED listed during World War II was the most Then, on Dec. 7, 1941, World War II startunlikely of events, she said, recounting her ed for the United States. Veasey’s insular childhood leading up to that moment. world would soon change forever. Born on Jan. 31, 1918, just nine blocks In 1942, Veasey’s older brother Eugene from the capitol building in Raleigh, enlisted in the Army. “I was so proud of North Carolina, Veasey described herself him,” she said. as a homebody. She never once left the Also, that same year, she began seeing city, population about 44,000, which she posters exhorting women to join the Army said back then had a small-town feel to it. to “free a man to fight.” The posters, she And, she was just fine staying put, not noted, all featured beautiful white women hankering for travel or adventure. Besides, in uniform. there was much to do in Raleigh, she said. While it was somewhat novel for AfriGoing to the movies was one of her fa- can-American men like her brother to join vorite activities. Since the South was seg- the Army, she said it was unheard of for regated, African-American citizens would African-American females to join. go to the Royal Theater, while white citi“But I thought to myself that if those zens would attend the State Theater. white women can do it, so can I,” she said. Two of Veasey’s classmates at the all- “And besides that, my country needs me.” black Washington High School had light So she made up her mind to enlist. skin, she said. They used to brag about Learning of her intentions, her mother going to the State Theater, passing them- warned her against joining because she selves off as white. It was satisfying to see didn’t think her little girl could handle them flouting the Jim Crow laws, Veasey the physical exertion. The 24-year-old said. weighed just under 100 pounds. Before Family life was good too. She remem- leaving for the Pacific theater, her older bers attending church with her maternal brother also told her she was “too fragile” grandparents, Essex Eli and Millie Gunter for Army life. He strongly suggested that Henry at the First Baptist Church, where she stay home. her grandma sang in the “Sunshine Band.” Despite the warnings, Veasey enlisted in Both were born into slavery, she added, December 1942. The next month she left but they never talked about it with her. Raleigh for the first time, on a bus to Fort Despite having a wonderful childhood, Bragg, North Carolina. Veasey described herself as frail and often The physical and written exams were sickly. tough, she said. Of the 21 women taking “My mother said as a youngster they them, just three were selected, including thought they were going to lose me be- herself. Veasey said she surprised herself cause of maybe some medical kinds of and attributed passing to grit and determithing,” she said, citing pneumonia, diph- nation. It was her coming-of-age moment. theria and throat soreness as some of the That experience and others that folillnesses she struggled with during her lowed in the Army helped to shape her younger years. life and gave her the strength to become The family didn’t have money to send a leader in the civil rights movement later their kids to college, so after graduating on, she noted. from high school, Veasey landed a job doShortly after passing her Army exams, ing clerical work with the Wake County Veasey did get a bout of homesickness RALEIGH, N.C.
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Millie Dunn Veasey wears her World War II medallion and shows a photo of her in uniform during World War II. The photo she holds was taken when she was stationed in England.
and had second thoughts about enlist- commanding officer, Maj. Charity Adams ing. When she asked to return home, she Earley, was the highest-ranking black fesaid she was told: “You signed your name. male in the U.S. military. You’re in the Army now.” SHIPPING TO EUROPE ARMY TRAINING In early February 1945, Veasey and othFor basic combat training, Veasey said ers from the 6888th boarded a troop ship in she was shipped to Fort Des Moines, Iowa New York, bound for Europe. in April 1943. The six-day voyage was miserable for Of all that happened there, the one in- Veasey because she was seasick the entire cident she recalls was being issued over- way. Their boat also came under attack sized galoshes during a rainy spell. They from German U-boats, narrowly escaping didn’t fit her narrow, size AAA feet and being torpedoed. she ended up flopping around in the mudWhen they arrived in Glasgow, Scotland, dy pathways, getting drenched. a number of natives lined the dock to witFrom there, she went to a number of ness their arrival. One of them loudly extraining sites, from Fort Clark, Texas, to claimed: “Look at the women. They’re all Camp Maxey, Texas, and finally to pre- in technicolor,” she said laughing, noting mobilization training at Fort Oglethorpe, the local citizens had never seen people of Georgia. African descent. Because of her background as a clerkFrom there, they were bused to their first typist, she said the Army assigned her to duty station, Birmingham, England. Upon the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battal- arriving in the city, Veasey said she was ion, an all-black female unit of the Wom- horrified to see the devastation caused by en’s Army Auxiliary Corps consisting of German V-1/V-2 rockets, which the Allied over 800 women. The WAAC later became troops referred to as “buzz bombs.” the Women’s Army Corps. A number of rockets hit the city while The motto for the “Six Triple Eight,” as she was stationed there, and Veasey said they were called, was “No mail, no mo- she became proficient at ducking for cover rale.” in underground shelters when the air raid The 6888th would become the only all- sirens sounded. black, all-female unit to serve overseas Over the next few months, the 6888th during World War II, she said. Also, their » See VEASEY | 10
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William H. Carney: The first black soldier to earn the Medal of Honor By: Thomas M. Hammond Of all the men who wore blue uniforms in the Civil War, none felt more keenly the purpose of his mission than the African American soldier. Every marching step, every swing of a pick and every round fired at Confederate enemies gave him a chance to strike a blow against slavery and prove himself equal to his white comrades. U.S. Colored Troops were consistently good fighters, performing well in every engagement in which they fought. Even their enemies had to grudgingly admit that fact. One USCT member, William H. Carney, transcended good to become great, and was the first black U.S. soldier to earn the Medal of Honor. On February 17, 1863, at age 23, Carney heeded the call for African Americans to join a local militia unit, the Morgan Guards, with 45 other volunteers from his hometown of New Bedford, Mass. That unit would later become Company C of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. There was something unique about the new regiment, commanded by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw; it was an all-black unit with the exception of senior officers and
a few senior non-commissioned sergeants. The 54th Massachusetts was created to prove that black men could be good soldiers. Carney was born a slave on February 29, 1840, at Norfolk, Va. His father, also named William, escaped slavery, reaching freedom through the underground railroad. William Sr. then worked hard to buy the freedom of the rest of his family. The free and reunited family settled in New Bedford in the second half of the 1850s. Young William learned to read and write, and by age 15 he was interested in becoming a minister. He gave up his pursuit of the ministry, however, to join the Army. In an 1863 edition of the Abolitionist newspaper The Liberator, Carney stated: “Previous to the formation of colored troops, I had a strong inclination to prepare myself for the ministry; but when the country called for all persons, I could best serve my God serving my country and my oppressed brothers. The sequel in short — I enlisted for the war.”
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These intrepid African-American Soldiers broke barriers, paved the way
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Then-Spc. 4th Class Fred Moore faces the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during his relief walk, 1961. Moore was the first African-American Soldier to “walk the mat” at the Tomb. Courtesy Fred Moore
By Carrie McLeroy (compiled) Throughout the nation’s history, African-Americans have served in uniform with honor and distinction during times of war and peace. As a result of their sacrifices and intrepid spirits, today’s highly capable and mission-ready Army leverages the strength of a diverse, all-volunteer force that includes more than 103,000 African-American Soldiers. In recognition of African-American History Month, here’s a look back at those brave Soldiers who broke barriers, saved lives, and paved the way for today’s force. U.S. Army
Brigadier Ben. Benjamin O. Davis Sr. became the U.S. Army’s first African-American general officer in 1940. National Archives
The 369th Infantry Regiment served on the front lines for 191 days during World War I, longer than any other American unit. In that time, the Soldiers of the regiment, known as the “Harlem Hellfighters,” never gave up any ground it captured. U.S. Army
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Paratroopers of the U.S. Army’s 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion stand at ease during inspection. The men were issued “let-down” ropes and football helmets with face masks to assist during forest landings while detailed to the U.S. Forest Service, where they served as “smokejumpers” at the end of World War II.
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Facsimile of the Marquis de Lafayette’s original certificate commending James Armistead Lafayette’s service on behalf of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, dated Nov. 21, 1784. He served as a double agent, and provided the Continental Army invaluable intelligence throughout the war.
In 1889, Charles Young became the third African American to graduate and receive a commission as a second lieutenant from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1889 — the last to do so until Benjamin O. Davis Jr. in 1936, and the first to advance to the rank of colonel in the regular Army.
Of the 21 Americans who earned the Medal of Honor for their actions during the Vietnam War, 16 were Soldiers and 10 would make the ultimate sacrifice.
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While Sgt. William Carney wan’t the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor (Robert Blake, a Sailor, was presented the Medal in 1864, while Carney received his in 1900), his actions were the earliest to merit the nation’s highest military medal for valor.
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In 1866, Cathay Williams became the first African-American woman to enlist in the U.S. Army. She posed as a man, enlisting under the pseudonym William Cathay.
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The Korean War was both the last armed conflict to see segregated units, and the first since the Revolutionary War to see African-American and white Soldiers fighting side by side in the same units.
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Cpl. Alyce Dixon (right) poses with other members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II. The only African-American Women’s Army Corps unit to serve in Europe during World War II, the battalion was responsible for clearing a massive backlog of mail in first England and then France. Viewing their jobs as crucial to morale at the front, Soldiers processed some 65,000 pieces of mail per shift and worked three shifts a day. At the same time, they faced constant prejudice and broke gender and racial barriers.
Tank crews from the 761st Tank Battalion await orders to clean out scattered Nazi machine gun nests in Coburg, Germany, April 25, 1945. The 761st Tank Battalion was the first African-American tank battalion to go into battle, and spent 183 continuous days in combat. The unit earned four campaign medals, 11 Silver Stars, 69 Bronze Stars and about 300 Purple Hearts. A Medal of Honor and a Presidential Unit Citation came later.
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SHARP hosts Resource Ride to prepare advocates By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland | 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA. --
Twice a year, the Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Program at Joint Base LangleyEustis takes sexual assault response coordinators and victim advocates within the U.S. Army units through an 80-hour training program to support survivors following an assault. In addition to that training, new advocates and SARCs participate in a Resource Ride. The ride involves visiting locations in Newport News where they might escort a survivor after an assault. “This helps Victim Advocates and SARCs understand the process of supporting a survivor of sexual assault,” said Kevin Parker, JBLE SHARP coordinator. “If you’re an advocate or a SARC but you’ve never had a case, this really helps you learn hands-on where you might go, who you might meet and what the survivor can expect to encounter throughout the process. The ride started with the first stop that a VA or SARC will likely escort a victim; the emergency room at Riverside Hospital. There, a survivor is medically treated for any injuries and, if permission is given, forensic evidence from the assault is collected. “Just being able to see that room gives you a better sense of what they’re going to feel,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Salvail, Bravo Company, 2nd Bat-
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Christina Archer, Riverside Hospital forensic nurse examiner, demonstrates the use of a forensic microscope to Victim Advocates and Sexual Assault Response Coordinators during a Resource Ride in Newport News, Virginia, Feb. 15, 2018. The microscope is used to examine and in the collection of forensic evidence from a survivor of sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
talion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor writer and victim advocate. “You can inform them a little better, so they can prepare themselves for what they’re going to encounter in that room.” Immediately following the medical facility was a trip to the Newport News Police Department Special Victims Unit to meet with NNPD Sgt. Shawnalea Ross, SVU supervisor. Ross walked VAs and SARCs through the interviews, charges and court process for a typical sexual assault case. Ross informed the visitors that their role is vital to the support system survivors need following an assault. “Ten years ago or so, we didn’t do this coordination with advocates, it was almost unheard of for us to work as a team in this capacity,” said Ross. “The biggest element of the team approach that helps victims begin the healing process throughout a long investigation and trial process, are the advocates.” Participants went back to the installation to visit the Criminal Investigation Division, McDonald Army Health Center ’s Sexual Assault Medical Management Team, Staff Judge Advocate, Mili-
tary Family Life Chaplain and finished at the Center for Sexual Assault Survivors in Newport News. At each location, advocates walked through the procedures they might encounter when supporting a survivor of sexual assault. Advocates took notes, collected business cards and asked questions to ensure understanding of all aspects of the process following a sexual assault. “We want it to be real for them and get them to comprehend as best as possible what a victim might go through so they can better understand how to provide support, and just be there for that person,” said Parker. “All of these organizations work together with a goal in mind of supporting the survivor, so the more the VAs and SARCs know, the more they can focus on support, rather than trying to understand the process in the moment with a survivor.” For more information on becoming a victim advocate or SARC, contact Parker at (757) 501-7052.
processed millions of pieces of mail, she said, adding that she hopes her small part contributed to the morale of the troops. Although the Soldiers worked long, hard hours, Veasey said there were opportunities for relaxation. For instance, the family of a British colonel used to invite her to their house for tea and hors d’oeuvres. During one visit, the family took a picture of her in uniform on their ornate chair, a photo she still has with her today. By early May, the allies had reached Berlin. Veasey was granted leave then, and she traveled to London. Much of London too had been destroyed by the bombings, she said, noting that the pictures of the rubble of the World Trade Center following the 9/11 attacks brought back memories of the devastation she’d witnessed in Europe. But some important landmarks in London survived the bombings. Veasey was able to see Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and London Bridge, among others. She vividly recalls standing below the Great Bell of the clock known as Big Ben, when a large commotion occurred. It was May 8. Victory in Europe had just been declared and people everywhere were cheering. A few days later, she and the 6888th embarked on a ship for France. Although the war in Europe was over, the occupation by the Allies would last a while longer, so the 6888th was still needef for their vital role in mail distribution. The unit was now stationed in Rouen, in northwest France. For Veasey, the move also involved a change in responsibilities from postal clerk to
supply sergeant. She said she remembers that at the time, the female Soldiers were housed in primitive barracks that may have actually been a barn. She said she remembers the women of her unit sleeping there on straw. As supply sergeant, Veasey become something of a hero to her fellow Soldiers, she said, after procuring mattresses for everyone to sleep on. A highlight in France, she said, was that she and her unit participated in a French parade that both honored Joan d’Arc and celebrated victory in Europe. It was fitting, she remarked, that the female Soldiers were honoring the heroine. Later in 1945, the Army selected Veasey to attend Officer Candidate School, but she declined. She said her reason for enlisting had been to support the war effort. Now that the war was over, she wished to return to her friends and family in Raleigh. Veasey set sail for New York and out-processed at Fort Dix, New Jersey, in December 1945. During her time in the Army, she attained the rank of staff sergeant. POST-WAR ACTIVITIES Upon returning home, Veasey said she took advantage of the G.I. Bill to further her education. It was a godsend, she said, because otherwise she would not have been able to afford going to school. Using her benefits, she graduated from St. Augustine’s College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Later, she attained a master’s degree in business administration from North Carolina College. Over the course of the next 30 years, she worked in a va-
February 23, 2018 riety of business administration jobs at St. Augustine College. In 1949, she married Warren L. Veasey, who brought two children with him into the new family: Juanita and Warren Jr. Her husband passed away in 1961 and she never remarried. The self-described homebody had finally settled down to live a fulfilling but uneventful life, or so she thought. CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT Having lived in England and France, Veasey was exposed to a world without segregation that was much different from North Carolina, where “separate but equal” was still enforced. People of color had fought and died for freedom in America’s wars, Veasey said. Now, those same people wanted equal treatment. Veasey wanted to become part of that cause, so she became an active member of the Raleigh/Wake County branch of the NAACP. Although she was in her 40s at the time, she said she went with young people to “sit-in” movements at lunch counters in downtown Raleigh where blacks were not allowed. She added that some white people supported them as well. In 1963, she helped organize a bus trip to Washington, D.C., where she participated in the Aug. 28 March on Washington. As an organizer, she had a front row seat near the Lincoln Memorial where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. At the time, she recalls the speech as very stirring but
Soldier triumphs at state boxing tournament By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal | 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA. --
“Man, this is a big boy!” That was the only thought distracting U.S. Army Sgt. Darius Lane from his unexpected opponent during the Sugar Bert Boxing Title Belt National Qualifier in Virginia Beach, Feb. 11, 2018. Lane, a 935th Aviation Support Battalion CH-47 Chinook helicopter repairer, spent nearly every day of the previous four months training with his coach, Sgt. 1st Class Andrew “Shep” Shepherd, battalion supply noncommissioned officer in charge, 1st Battalion, 222nd Regiment, 128th Brigade, at Fort Eustis’ Anderson Field House. Lane, an amateur boxer since 2008, contacted Shepherd when he arrived at Fort Eustis in October 2017 for helicopter repair training. The two Soldiers first met while attending an All Army boxing training camp at Fort Hua-
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not particularly out of the ordinary, since black ministers in Raleigh also spoke eloquently and with great passion in a similar fashion. But today, she said she realizes that she was a witness to history being made. Soon, she too would add to that legacy. Veasey continued to organize behind the scenes in the NAACP. She said that probably no one at the time realized she had served during World War II and she didn’t think it was any big deal. Her efforts were rewarded when in 1965, she became the first African-American female president of Raleigh/ Wake County branch of the NAACP, a post she held until 1968. She met several times with Dr. King and also with Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court justice. In 1966, Veasey also arranged for Dr. King to speak in Durham and Raleigh. Veasey, who spent a lot of time with her grandparents as a child, said that if they had been alive during the civil rights movement, they would have been pleased, since both had been born into slavery.
smiling and I stood up and saluted him. He saluted me back and said he was proud to stand with the women in the military.” While Veasey left the Army in 1945, she said she continued to serve, but in a different capacity. From 1993 to 2013, she served as post adjutant for American Legion Post 157. Recently, the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh heard about Veasey’s story and asked if she still had her uniforms, said Earl L. Ijames, a curator at the museum. She had her olive-color wool trousers and Eisenhower jacket, which she said she would donate to the museum. But decades of being in an outdoor storage shed had taken its toll on the uniforms, said Paige Myers, textile conservator at the museum. Insects had eaten numerous holes in the uniform, and it is considered in poor condition, she added. Ijames said the museum is fortunate to have the uniforms, along with the story that goes with them, and they will be a valued addition to the museum — especially since Veasey’s uniform is the only one of its kind known to exist. Veasey is only one of three surviving women of A GRATEFUL NATION the 6888th and the other two women do not know the When Veasey mustered out of the Army, there was no whereabouts of their uniforms. victory parade for her or the 6888th, she said. But over time, the nation began to recognize those who served — SECRET TO LONGEVITY including African-Americans in particular. Asked what her secret is for living a long life, Veasey One of greatest moments in her life, Veasey said, was meeting President Barack Obama in 2016 during a veter» See VEASEY | 12 ans’ event at Fort Lee, Virginia. “He walked over to me
chuca, Arizona, in 2016. “We instantly clicked,” said Lane. “I’ve had 10 different coaches since I started boxing and you don’t always get that connection between fighter and trainer, but our individual styles definitely complement each other.” Shepherd, a retired boxer and Military World Games gold medalist, became a U.S. All Army boxing coach in 2016 and saw something in Lane as he sparred in the ring. “He has this high intensity while still remaining disciplined in his technique,” said Shepherd. “He is careful to maintain a competition mindset and remain mentally focused on the invisible opponent to constantly try and out-do himself.” After just a few months of training together, Lane entered to compete in the Sugar Bert Boxing Title Belt National Qualifier. Due to unforeseen circumstances with the organization, Lane was rescheduled to fight one day later than originally anticipated which heavily affected his routine and his weight. Lane weighed in at a half pound over the cutoff and was moved up to the next weight class resulting in him having to fight a competitor 11 pounds heavier than expected. “As soon as he stepped off the scale he was the underdog,” said Shepherd. “But instead of complaining he bit down and accepted the challenge.”
Lane’s new opponent had a different fighting style and used the extra weight to his advantage. “I’d catch him with a hit or two and he would put all his weight on me,” said Lane. “He got real heavy after a while and I felt it in my back. His tactic was definitely working.” Despite feeling worn out towards the end, Lane said he shifted his focus back to both his boxing training and Army training. “That’s when my warrior mentality kicked in,” said Lane. “I know I’m not always going to be on equal terms whether I’m in or out of the ring. This was my opponent and I had to beat him.” The underdog pulled through. Lane was announced the winner. “I was so overwhelmed,” said Lane. “I was happy, relieved, proud. Getting re-classed for weight right before the fight was a definite hit to my attitude and made this win mean so much more.” Now a state title belt winner, Lane said his new focus is training for the regional tournament. “Since I am training military athletes I can count on their discipline and resiliency more,” said Shepherd. “Boxing is different than any other sport. We play basketball, we play baseball, we play football. Nobody plays boxing.”
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CONTINUED FROM 2 Nuclear Deterrence The FY19 budget proposal supports the Department of Defense’s principal priority to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent that safeguards the homeland, assures allies, and deters adversaries. The Air Force stewards two legs of the nuclear triad and operates 75 percent of the Defense Department’s nuclear command, control, and communication capabilities. The budget proposal improves nuclear command, control and communication systems as directed in the Nuclear Posture Review. “Deterrence works if our adversaries know that we can hold at risk things they value. We must concurrently modernize the entire nuclear triad and the command and control systems that enable its effectiveness,” said Wilson. The FY19 proposal initiates development of B-52 replacement engines and continues development of the Long Range Stand Off missiles and the replacement of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. The budget also targets investments to modernize the integrated land, air, and space-based systems to ensure secure, survivable connectivity with the President and national command leadership. Modernization Wilson said the budget proposal funds the Air Force’s priority modernization initiatives to increase the lethality of the force. The FY19 request supports the purchase of 48 F-35A Lightning II fighters, 15 KC-46 Pegasus tankers, and continued development of the B-21 Raider. “We have to accelerate programs and get good value for every dollar we spend. There is a bow wave of modernization over the next 10 years. It’s bombers, fighters, tankers, satellites, helicopters and our nuclear deterrent – they are all going to be modernized,” she said. “At the same time, we are driving forward with the next generation of technology focused on families of systems that connect and communicate across all domains: air, land, sea, space, cyber and subsurface.” The budget also supports the selection of the T-X advanced trainer aircraft and the replacement of the UH-1N helicopter. Space Superiority Wilson and Goldfein explained the FY19 budget represents a 33 percent increase in the research, development, test, and experimentation budget for Air Force Space, a substantial increase to meet the threat from China and Russia. “The nation expects us to own the ultimate high ground,” Goldfein said. “Our space capabilities must be resilient and defendable. This budget moves us forward as space becomes more contested in the future.” Foregoing the continued buy of today’s Space Based Infrared System satellites 7 and 8, the Air Force is transitioning to rapidly developing the next-generation Overhead Persistent Infrared System, which will detect and report
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on current, emerging, and anticipated threats, and will be designed for survivability. Additionally, the space budget focuses on building more jam-resistant GPS satellites, improving missile warning, improving space situational awareness and increasing the nation’s ability to defend its most vital assets on orbit. It adds additional resilience features and user protection to existing satellite communication systems. “We are taking advantage of Congressional authorities to return program decision authorities back to the Air Force, including 14 of the 19 Major Defense Acquisition Programs within the space portfolio,” said Wilson. “Using tools such as the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund, we are investing in our people, ensuring they have the right skills and training to succeed.” Multi-Domain Command and Control The Air Force FY19 budget request reflects the need to address how technological advances are changing the character of warfare. The FY19 budget proposes the modernization of seven E-3 Airborne Warning Command and Control aircraft (AWACS) and keeps the current E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems (JSTARS) operational through the mid-2020s as the service develops and transitions to an advanced battle management system. “This approach will integrate space, air, and ground based sensors on manned and unmanned platforms and satellites to meet more combatant commander requirements in both contested and non-contested environments,” said Goldfein. Air Superiority Central to the Air Force’s lethality is the ability to gain and maintain air superiority when and where needed against potential adversaries in 2030 and beyond. Wilson highlighted that over the next five years the Air Force will develop an integrated family of systems that can establish and maintain air superiority in a contested environment. The FY19 budget includes $11 billion as part of a $63.8 billion effort over the current five-year plan. She emphasized this will be a multi-domain effort with a renewed emphasis on electronic warfare, networked capabilities, and control of the electromagnetic spectrum. Light Attack Retaining irregular warfare as a core competency at a lower cost and strengthening alliances is a key element of the National Defense Strategy. The Air Force proposes to continue the FY18 light attack experiment by developing concepts of operation and further defining requirements for fielding a force of U.S. light attack aircraft across the five-year budget plan. Goldfein said the service is focusing on rapid procurement and fielding strategies for the light attack experiment that leverage existing capabilities with little or no development. He said it is designed to be coalition at the core, affording the Air Force a chance to invite and lead allies and partners to train in the U.S., buy common equipment for their own affordable light attack squadrons, and build those international squadrons on a network that shares.
Strengthening Alliances Also aligned with the National Defense Strategy’s emphasis on fostering mutually beneficial alliances and partnerships, the FY19 budget request reinforces the Air Force’s commitment to our allies and international partners through programs such as the European Deterrence Initiative and Indo-Pacific security initiatives. Science and Technology The budget proposal increases emphasis on basic and applied research to drive long-term dominance in air and space power. Focus areas will be further refined following the review of the Air Force’s science and technology strategy later this year. The budget continues to invest in game-changing technologies that, when fielded, will increase lethality and provide the joint force a technological advantage. Wilson pointed out sustaining the efforts laid out in FY17, FY18 and FY19 requires predictable, sufficient and flexible budgets. For more information about the Air Force’s fiscal 2019 budget request, click here.
VEASEY | Civil rights CONTINUED FROM 11 said she thinks it is being kind to others and helping other people. “If you can do something for someone then you should do it; in turn, they will do something for you or for someone else,” Veasey said. She also said she loves chatting with young people and that it energizes her. A number of media were at her house for her 100th birthday celebration and she said she loved answering their questions and asking some of her own. Another thing that keeps her going is taking an active role at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, where she’s been a Sunday school teacher, a choir member and church secretary.
Burma, he never discussed what it was like. Neither did her younger brother, who went off to fight during the Korean War. People just didn’t talk about it, she said. They went on with their lives. Perhaps the biggest change in her own life, Veasey said, was joining the Army. She said the Army provided structure to her life, taught her how to organize and helped to boost her sense of selfworth and dignity. “Being in the Army changed my life,” she said. “You value the camaraderie and close-knit kinship of fellow Soldiers. You look out for each other. I’ll take that experience with me forever.” Of her World War II service she added: “We weren’t heroes; we just SOLDIER FOR LIFE did what needed to be Veasey noted that when done.” her brother returned from
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Shellbank Fitness Center parking lot repair
The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will execute a warranty repair of pavement in the Shellbank Fitness Center parking lot from Feb. 11 – 24, 2018. Emergency vehicle access, handicapped and DV parking are unaffected.
LaSalle Gate Traffic Impact
LaSalle Gate and Elm Street near the intersection of Nealy Avenue will be closed for Force Protection upgrades to the active vehicle barriers on select dates starting Jan. 31, 2018, through Feb. 25, 2018. LaSalle Gate will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic on weekends. There will be no through traffic on Elm Street, south of Rickenbacker Road to Nealy Avenue on Jan. 31, 2018. Ryan Center (bldg. 10) occupants will still be able to use both entrances to south parking lot. There will be complete gate closure Feb. 24 and 25. For more information, contact the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron service call desk, 764-5343.
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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations, or inspections/recons unless clearance is obtained in person from Range Control Fire Desk (Bldg. 2432 Mulberry Island Road) or a designated Range Control Technician. All personnel are required to check in and out with range control before going into or departing any Range or Training area. Range schedule until March 2: DATE Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Feb. 26 Feb. 27 Feb. 28 March 1 March 2
RANGE BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R5 SMALL GAME HUNTING R5, R6 SMALL GAME HUNTING R1, R5, R6 SMALL GAME HUNTING R1, R5, R6 BTRAC, R1, SMALL GAME HUNTING R5, R6 BTRAC, R1, R3 BTRAC, R1, R2 BTRAC, R1, R3, R4 BTRAC, R1, R2, R3
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Pharmacist Cough and Cold Clinic
The Langley Hospital will provide a Pharmacist Cough and Cold Clinic starting Feb. 12, 2018. Patients who cannot get an appointment with their provider right away and do not want to wait at the ER can check in at the Family Health front desk to be seen by a clinical pharmacist on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Service is available to all active duty and Department of Defense beneficiaries 18 King Street and Armistead Gates under to 70 years of age who are enrolled to Langley Hospital. Patients who are on flying status or Personal Reliability construction Program, are immunocompromised or have symptoms The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will renovate the over 10 days cannot be seen at the Cough and Cold guard houses at the King Street and Armistead Gates. clinic. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Ashely The construction will be phased to minimize traffic im- Dixson at 764-8995. pact. The first phase of construction will affect two of the four inbound lanes and one of the two outbound 2018 Late Urban Archery Deer Season lanes at the Armistead gate. This phase will also affect The Fort Eustis Late Urban Archery Deer season will one inbound and one outbound lane of the King Street run Jan. 29, 2018 through Mar. 24, 2018 and will be opgate. Phase one of construction will last up to 60 days erated from building 1409. Participants must have purand begin on Nov. 27, 2017, at 9 a.m. Phase two of conchased a 2017 Fort Eustis Hunting Permit prior to Jan. struction will last up to 57 days and is expected to be6, 2018, and passed the Fort Eustis Recreational Huntgin Jan. 26, 2018, at 9 a.m. Phase two will affect the ing Program Archery Qualification within two years, remaining two inbound lanes and one outbound lane or pass a qualification test administered by the 733rd at the Armistead gate, and the remaining inbound and CED Natural Resource Staff. Participants must also puroutbound lane at the King Street gate. For more inforchase a 2018 Late Urban Archery Deer Hunting Permit mation, call 764-7766. at a cost of $20, and may do so the day of any hunt. For more information please contact James Dolan at JBLE traffic update james.d.dolan.civ@mail.mil or 757-878-4152. The overhead traffic light at Lee Rd and Sweeney Blvd heading outbound is still out and has been temporarily Tax Center 2018 replaced with a traffic light to the right side of the inThe Tax Center at 450 Weyland Road, Langley AFB, tersection. JBLE motorists should remain aware of the VA, will have very limited services and very few appointtemporary placement of the traffic light, expected to be ments available for volunteers to prepare tax returns. in place in approximately 12-14 weeks. Therefore, clients should take advantage of alternative VITA sites in the area as well as Military OneSource as Weekly Live Fire Schedule a do-it-yourself resource for your tax preparation. MiliRanges, training areas, and associated facilities are tary OneSource provides service members and their
dependents with access to free and secure online tax preparation and filing. Military OneSource suggests that before starting on your tax return, gather all necessary tax documents and additional information such as the following: 1) Social Security numbers and dates of birth for you, your spouse and dependents 2) Child care, education and adoption costs 3) W-2 forms for all employers for you and your spouse 4) Investment income forms 5) Alimony information 6) Social Security benefits 7) Miscellaneous income 8) Form 1098-E for student loan interest 9) Form 1098 for home mortgage interest 10) Charitable donations 11) Medical and dental expenses 12) Real estate taxes For more information or to make an appointment, call the Langley tax center at 757-367-9195.
ALTERNATIVE VITA PROGRAMS
Bethel AME Baptist Church located at 94 West Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 23669; Open to general public: (AD, R, D) Christopher Newport University, Luter School of Business, located at 1 University Place, Newport News, VA 23606; Open to general public: (AD, R, D); American Legion Denbigh Post 3 located at 368 American Legion Drive, Newport News, VA 23608; Open to general public: (AD, R, D); Caters to ages 60+/retirees and their dependents, but open to the general public AARP Prep Site (AARP sends tax prep volunteers to site who have been trained) James City County Library located at 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188; Open to general public: (AD, R, D) Caters to ages 60+/retirees and their dependents, but open to the general public AARP Prep Site (AARP sends tax prep volunteers to site who have been trained) West Hampton Community Center located at 1638 Briarfield Rd., Hampton, VA 23661; Open to general public; (AD, R, D) United Way of the Virginia Peninsula located at 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 400, Newport News, VA 23606; Open to general public; (AD, R, D); limited to clients receiving $55,000 or less annual income *AD=Active Duty, R=Retiree, D=Dependent
Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center Open
The Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center will operate from Jan. 29 to April 20, 2018, at Building 2733 on Madison Avenue. Tax filing preparation, electronic filing capability, and general tax advice will be available to eligible clients. For more information, contact the Fort Eustis legal office at 757-878-2478/2343. » See JBLE | 14
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Chapel Annex under renovation
From January to June 2018, the Langley Chapel Annex Auditorium, kitchen and classroom four will undergo renovation and are unavailable for the duration. For more information, contact the Chapel at 764-7847.
Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA gate) changes
Security Forces personnel will no longer man the Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA Gate). Personnel will still have their credentials checked by guards at the main NASA gate, however, their credentials will not be checked again at the Durand Entry Control Facility. NASA guards will still man their side of the Durand Entry Control Facility and will only allow CAC holders (no dependent ID cards) to enter NASA property. Additionally, no commercial vehicles are allowed access to NASA property. The Durand Entry Control Facility hours are from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Worship hours for Catholic and Protestant services Bethel Chapel: Saturday Catholic Reconciliation at 3:30 p.m. Saturday Catholic Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Protestant Community Service at 9 a.m. Sunday Catholic Mass at 11 a.m. Langley Main Chapel: Sunday Catholic Mass at 9 a.m. Sunday Protestant Gospel Service at 11 a.m. Catholic Daily Mass (Mon-Thurs) at 12 p.m. For more information call 764-7847
Manpower shortage impacts 633rd Medical Group services The 633rd Medical Group strives to provide Trusted Care to all they serve, while supporting many deployed and home-station missions. Due to contract vacancies and multiple provider deployments/permanent changes of station during the coming months, it will take longer to receive appointments and have messages returned. In light of these staffing concerns, TRICARE will temporarily enroll only Active Duty service members and their family members. This action is being taken to ensure patients receive the care they deserve within the established standards. There will be no enrollment changes or action taken to any patients who are already enrolled at the 633rd Medical Group, regardless of category. For questions regarding TRICARE benefits, or for enrollment assistance to locate the best medical facility to meet healthcare needs, contact the TRICARE Information line at 1-800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273.
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JBLE Family Child Care Program
The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program is looking for child care providers interested in a professional, portable career that will allow them to stay at home and run a home-based business. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be able to read and speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. For more information, call Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835.
Life lessons over lunch workplace study
Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace initiative where participants meet on a regular basis to view a DVD message over lunch, providing a unique opportunity for participants to enter an environment in the workplace where they can consider relevant insights around personal and professional challenges. The principles are presented from a biblical perspective but are non-denominational and open to all active-duty service members and lunch provided is free. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af. mil.
patrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For more information, call at 878-5570.
Company Grade Officer Council welcomes members
The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 p.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company Grade Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. Army officer on the council board. Join the council for professional development, social events and fun. For more information, call 764-9954.
Family Meal Night
The Langley Base Chapel will host a Family Meal Night every Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at Bethel Chapel. The event will include free food and fellowship. For more information, contact the Chapel at 764-7847.
Langley 5/6 club hosts monthly meetings
The Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every second Wednesday of every month. A guest speaker will visit the club every month to discuss various topics. Along with being a networking tool, the group meets to brainstorm fundraising opportunities and membership drives. For more information, call 764-0507.
Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace Air Force Reserve Technician recruiting Chase informational sessions The Air Force Reserve will host Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m., in the 633rd Force Support Squadron auditorium, building 15 in Wing B, room 203. Palace Front is available to Airmen within 180 days of their projected separation date. Palace Chase is reserved for Airmen over 180 days from separation who are interested in separating from Active Duty early. For more information, call 751-4825 or 846-7532.
Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages reading
Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library has implemented an ongoing Reading Program entitled “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” and “1000 Books from 1st -5th grades.” For every 100 books read, children can take their reading log to the library to receive a prize. After reading 1000 books, children will receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact the library at 878-5017 or visit www.groningerlibrary.com.
Army Emergency Relief available online
Soldiers, military retirees and family members can now request financial assistance through Army Emergency Relief’s redesigned website at https://www. aerhq.org. Applications can be submitted 24 hours a day via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The redesigned site allows for easier navigation and authorized
If you are looking to join the Air Force Reserve or to fill a General Schedule job, both can be done as an Air Reserve Technician. For information, contact Tech. Sgt. Erin Debourg, regional ART recruiter, at erin.debourg@ us.af.mil or (910) 237-8848.
Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday services
Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Sundays for contemporary Christian worship. For more information, call 878-2257.
Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club
Do you want to improve your public speaking and communication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit www. district66.org or call 878-3124 or 878-2204.
Transportation Museum change to hours of operation
The United States Army Transportation Museum on Fort Eustis hours of operation has changed. The previous hours of Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., has changed to Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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February 23, 2018
THANKS TO ALL THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. NEW 20l8 RAV4
1,000
NEW 20l8 CAMRY
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U.S. Military
Incentive* CAN BE COMBINED WITH TOYOTA SPECIAL CASH BACK OR SPECIAL FINANCING OR SPECIAL LEASES!
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ADDITIONAL NEW 20l8 HIGHLANDER
NEW 20l8 4RUNNER
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NEW 20l8 COROLLA
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NEW 20l7 TACOMA
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♦♦ ††† *HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE EXCEPT FOR RETIREES OR VETERANS HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF SERVICE. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE QUALIFYING MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT, MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD OR VETERANS/RETIREE DD FORM -214. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR DELIVERY WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY FEB 20, 2018 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 72 MONTHS ON RETAIL AND 48 MONTHS ON LEASE FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **RAV4/CAMRY; 0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AND TACOMA 0% APR FINANCING UP TO 36 MONTHS (EXCLUDES TRD PRO) AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 AND 36 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $27.78 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ***BUYERS CAN RECEIVE A $500 FINANCE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA ON RAV4 OR CAMRY IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL APR FINANCING IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED FIRST TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. †PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE $1000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON RAV4 (EXCLUDES HYBRIDS), $1500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON COROLLA, UP TO $1250 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON TUNDRA CREW MAX (EXCLUDES TRD PRO) OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. ††EXCLUDES HYBRIDS. $1,250 TOTAL CASH ALLOWANCE INCLUDES $750 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA AND $500 BONUS CASH FROM TOYOTA. CUSTOMERS MAY RECEIVE CASH BACK OR CAN APPLY TO DOWN PAYMENT. $500 BONUS CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA INCENTIVE WILL, ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, BE APPLIED TO THE DOWN PAYMENT; AND ON LEASES WILL BE APPLIED FIRST TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING, WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TO THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. †††ALL LEASES OFFERS: OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. HIGHLANDER LEASE DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2,560 DOWN (AFTER APPLICATION OF $750 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA), FIRST $339 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2018 HIGHLANDER LE MODEL 6948, MSRP $35,535 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $33,311. 4RUNNER LEASE DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2,620 DOWN, FIRST $379 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2018 4RUNNER 4WD SR5 V6 MODEL 8664, MSRP $37,470 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $36,074. LEASES DO NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. EXAMPLE INCLUDES $650 ACQUISITION FEE AND ASSUMES DEALER PARTICIPATION. YOUR PAYMENT TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. ♦$500 BONUS CASH FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL LEASE. INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED FIRST TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING, WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TO THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ALL OFFERS: OFFER MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS. ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 2/20/18 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. LEASE, APR AND CASH BACK OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED. SEE PARTICIPATING CENTRAL ATLANTIC TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFERS END 2/20/18. ♦♦TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. 24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE IS ALSO INCLUDED FOR 2 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILES. THE NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET, OR A LIVERY/TAXI VEHICLE. SEE TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE PARTS AND FLUIDS, EXCEPT EMERGENCY FUEL DELIVERY.