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1ST FW SOARS PAST SORTIE GOAL By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va.
The 1st Fighter Wing recently exceeded the minimum number of sorties set for the month of January by launching more than 250 sorties in three days at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The 1st FW teamed up with the 192nd Fighter Wing and members assigned to the 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron to accomplish this record-breaking sortie goal in an effort to maintain combat mission readiness. “This was an entire wing goal,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Hinds, 1st FW command er. “It was tough to accomplish, but the three wings communicated very well with each other. We understood the mission, planned for it and then successfully executed it.” Hinds explained that due to obstacles such as weather, birds on the flight line and equipment maintenance, the wings planned to perform a three-day surge to ensure they hit their desired goal, during which six hot pits were assembled and more than 250 sorties were launched. Hot pits are typically performed during combat situations to rapidly refuel aircrafts while their
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andy Luong, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, shakes hands with a 94th Fighter Squadron pilot prior to his departure from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 11, 2017.
engines are running, enabling them to jump right back into the fight. “We have never done six hot pits before,” said Chief Master Sgt. Jay Harris, 1st FW command chief. “When charged with the possibility, our Airmen adapted to the requirement, got going, and then absolutely crushed it!” Both Hinds and Harris agreed that the sortie goal was accomplished by empowering Airmen to improve and innovate current procedures. Consistent open communication was key to the objective of making every Airman understand that they have ownership in the mission and the ability to make it better. “It’s our Airmen, [they are] our human weapon systems that are able to find creative ways to get the mission done,” Harris said. “We can have cutting-edge technology and advanced weapons systems, but wars are won by
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Milbrath, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to launch an F-22 Raptor as his fellow Airman removes the chocks at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., July 11, 2017.
out-maneuvering and out-thinking your adversary. Our Airmen have exceptional motivation and pride in their mission and work hard every day to increase our wing’s lethality and readiness.” One such contributing member was Senior Airman John Roach, 1st FW dedicated crew chief, who supervised new Airmen during their first surge. “Surges are especially great training for new Airmen,” Roach said. “From the moment we get out of roll-call to the moment we leave, we’re working hard and constantly launching aircraft.” R o a c h ex p lai n ed how the maintenance teams rallied as they approached the end of the month and hitting the targeted sortie number was within arm’s reach. “We felt good about our performance at the start of the surge so that helped build momentum to keep working harder,” Roach said. “The last couple days of the surge, we knew that we were doing well so it definitely boosted our confidence and our pride.” Feb. 1 was named the 1st FW’s Goal Day and all participating Airmen were rewarded with the day off to celebrate with friends and family. H i n d s said he m ad e the accomplishment announcement at the wing’s quarterly awards ceremony to a room full of fired-up Airmen who were beaming with pride and morale. “I was so excited for them because I know how much work this took,” Hinds said. “The readiness of the three wings is higher than I have seen and there is no doubt in my mind that if we get that phone call, we will be first to the fight.”
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FOUR R’S FOR OUR AIRMEN By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
The 633rd Air Base Wing launched an initiative aimed at improving squadron fitness at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 1, 2019. Members from various Langley Air Force Base squadrons gathered to create an incentive program that encourages Airmen to leave their comfort zones, participate in diverse fitness challenges and compete to be named the fittest squadron. “We realize fitness is different for everybody,” said Tony Arroyo, 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness director. “We want to provide opportunities for people to participate and compete in different fitness-related activities to improve quality-of-life and improve readiness.” The lead coordinator, U.S. Air Force Col. Derek Larbie, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, ex-
plained the initiative’s focus will allow squadrons to set high standards for their units, while also improving their members’ individual fitness. “This initiative is going to help us restore Air Force readiness,” Larbie said. “Squadrons can improve integral fitness which, in turn, makes members more lethal and ready to win combat operations in contested environments.” The new fitness initiative will concentrate on the four R’s. Revitalization + Recognition + Resiliency = Readiness. According to Arroyo, not only does the program intend to empower members by appealing to the competitive nature of fitness challenges, but program organizers also want to inspire individuals who don’t typically focus on physical fitness to participate in some friendly squadron competition. Squadrons can accumulate points each quarter by participating in the following events:
· Monthly fitness challenges · 5k runs scheduled for the third Friday of each month · Intramural sports · Quarterly fitness challenges · Mandatory fitness assessment tests Top performing Airmen will be recognized and rewarded in each category. Airmen who score 100% on the fitness assessment tests will have their photos and score details featured on the fitness center’s televisions as well as the 100% Club wall at Shellbank Fitness Center. Accumulated points are tallied up at the end of each quarter and the top-scoring squadron will be awarded the Fittest Squadron trophy. “We want to improve physical resilience for our members,” Arroyo said. “Our job is to remove obstacles so people can come in and use these fitness opportunities to improve their individual fitness, which will help improve their squadron’s fitness and overall readiness for our Air Force.” For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Parsons, 30th Intelligence Squadron geospatial analyst, and Elise Lang, daughter of retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kenneth Lang, throw medicine balls at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 7, 2019. Heavy medicine ball throws for distance is February’s challenge and JBLE members are encouraged to earn points for their squadron by participating at Shellbank Fitness Center.
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Trading in copper for fiber optic By Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
An Airman looks over his clipboard, scanning the schematics for the routine checks to be performed. It is dark and the only light is from the open manhole cover. A splash echoes with each step he takes from the water that has built up underground, soaking his boots as the required cable inspections are performed. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Reeve, cable and antenna technician with the 633 Communications Squadron, climbs the ladder that leads to the surface, assisted by
another technician. The manhole cover lands loudly as the technicians move it back into place. These inspections are done, but there are many more still to go. With only a 15-person team, the “Cable Dogs,” 633rd CS cable and antenna technicians, are responsible for the installation and maintenance of cables and antennas that cover a roughly 90 square mile area at Joint Base Langley- Eustis, Virginia. These technicians are responsible for revamping the infrastructure and modernizing JBLE because much of the area the Cable Dogs cover still has the traditional copper cables in place. To bring JBLE into the future, the Cable Dogs have been replacing those copper cables on base with newer fiber optic cables. According to Senior Airman Lantz Jones, 633rd CS cable and antenna technician, the decision to switch from copper cables to fiber optic cables will help units on base to accomplish their mission. Other Air Force bases have begun
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Norwood, 633rd Communication Squadron cable and antenna technician, monitors the gas reader during routine cable checks on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, February 8, 2019. Gas readers can help cable and antenna technicians to avoid serious injury or death by measuring the toxic fumes that may develop in these manholes.
to make the switch from the traditionally used copper cables to the newer fiber optic cables which provide a number of added benefits. “The cost to install is less, it’s easier to maintain and the bandwidth is nearly untested,” said Tech. Sgt. Auburn Sprinkle, 633rd CS NCO in charge of cable antenna systems. “As we need more and more computation of data, fiber optic is the way that we’re going.” With this heavy workload schedule, the Cable Dogs are finding a way to keep up with the needs of the base. Each installation has their own set of guidelines they follow and the Cable Dogs are no different. The guidelines on JBLE allow the Cable Dogs to continually take on new tasks and hold themselves to a higher standard. “Whenever we do new installations, we got a job coming up for the hospital expansion, any new expansion that’s coming through, plans and coordinates the communications requirements through us,” said Sprinkle. “So a lot of what we do is review the project packages, making sure they’re adhering to Langley standards.” Changing from copper cables to fiber optic cables will not only allow for units to accomplish their missions more efficiently, but the ben-
efits will be noticed in other aspects on base. Personnel should expect to experience faster internet speeds in their work centers, and even the Airmen in dorms will experience better Wi-Fi and streaming abilities. Overhauling the cable infrastructure at JBLE will be an ongoing project, but the members of the Cable Dogs stand ready to go above and underground in order to bring JBLE into the future.
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Reeve, 633rd Communication Squadron cable and antenna technician, smiles after completing his routine cable inspections in a manhole on Joint Base LangleyEustis, Virginia, February 8, 2019. Cable and antenna technicians receive special training for confined spaces which allow them to do their jobs effectively in these manholes.
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JBLE streamlines care for active duty By Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
To enhance partnerships and ease of communication with command teams regarding the health and medical readiness of team members, the Langley Hospital has opened the Operational Medicine Clinic at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 14, 2019. “The OMC is looking forward to providing efficient and streamlined clinical care to our non-flyer uniformed members,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Song Moon, 633rd Medical Group physician assistant. “Our goals are to decrease wait times for ap-
pointments, maximize return to duty rates, minimize profiles by educating units and improving provider continuity, increase understanding of occupational stressors, and reduce injury rates.” Active duty members on flying status will continue to be seen in the Flight Medicine Clinic and will not be affected by the OMC. Dependents and retirees will still see their providers at Internal Medicine and the Family Health clinic. With the assigning of squadrons to primary care
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The Operational Medicine Clinic staff stand by the front desk at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virgina, Feb. 12, 2019. The OMC provides streamlined clinical operations for non-flyer uniformed members with the goal of more efficient care for Airmen.
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Chilcote, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Avn. Brigade drill sergeant, marches his company at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Virginia, Feb. 6, 2019. Every year, across the U.S. Army, drill sergeants compete against each other for the title of Drill Sergeant of the Year.
TRAINING TO BE THE BEST By Senior Airman Tristan Biese 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
Every year, across the U.S. Army, drill sergeants compete against each other to find the best of the best. The Drill Sergeant of the Year competition tests the knowledge of Warrior Tasks, battle drills, weapons qualifications, drill and ceremony, as well as their physical abilities. The competition starts at the company level and works its way up to the four-day competition for the Army title. Throughout the year, drill sergeants are training in-between
their duties as drill sergeants and during their spare time. “The biggest thing I did was increase my physical training for the events I felt weakest in,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Ramirez, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Avn. Brigade drill sergeant and last year’s Brigade winner. “I would study three publications a week to avoid getting overwhelmed with information and every time I was driving alone in my vehicle I would practice my biography and pretend as if I was in front of a board.” Ramirez also recommends reading
the STP 21-1-SMCT, Soldiers Manual of Common Tasks Warrior Skill Level 1, even though it may seem as basic knowledge, he said it can help going back to the basics. While the Drill Sergeant of the Year must be at peek physical performance and must have impeccable Army knowledge, they also have to be able to teach those abilities to the Soldiers they train. To asses this, the drill sergeants are evaluated by a board at the end of the competition to test their leadership knowledge and their ability to train their Soldiers. “For me, this seemed like a challenge,” said Staff Sgt. Sean Chilcote,
Alpha Company, 1st Btn., 210th Avn. Reg., 128th Avn. Bde. drill sergeant. “But in the end, you already know most of the stuff, you just have to remember it.” For Chilcote, he prepares for the competition at the same time he is training his Soldiers. As his company performs PT, he is working out with his Soldiers and leading them by example. For many new Soldiers, drill sergeants are some of the first individuals they see when they enter the Army. It is the duty of these drill sergeants to teach new Soldiers in the way of the Army and only a few are entrusted with this duty. The Drill Sergeant of the Year competition is just one way the Army can thank and recognize the best of the best.
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Chilcote, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Avn. Brigade drill sergeant, conducts physical training with his company at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 6, 2019. As his company is doing PT, he is working out with his Soldiers and leading them by example.
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Army Staff Sgt. Sean Chilcote, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, h Avn. Brigade drill sergeant, marches his company at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginb. 6, 2019. While practicing for the Drill Sergeant of the Year competition, past winners mmend focusing on strengthening their skills for events they are weakest.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Chilcote, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Avn. Brigade drill sergeant, checks over his uniform at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 6, 2019. During the Drill Sergeant of the Year competition, drill sergeants are evaluated by a board to test their leadership knowledge and their ability to train Soldiers.
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean Chilcote, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Avn. Brigade drill sergeant, studies for the Drill Sergeant of the Year competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 6, 2019. The Drill Sergeant of the Year competition tests the knowledge of Warrior Tasks, battle drills, weapons qualifications, drill and ceremony.
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Fabrication, modification: 558th Trans. Co. uses advanced technology By Senior Airman Derek Seifert
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
The 558th Transportation Company at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia utilizes advanced technology to repair, fabricate and modify parts and equipment for the U.S. Army units across the installation. In 2015, the U.S. Army began training Soldiers in Advanced Individual Training on the Computer Numeric Control machine to speed up the process of developing parts that require specific modifications such as compound angles, tapers, profiles, threading and tapping. The CNC technology allows allied trade specialists like U.S. Army Pfc. Alondra Vazquez, 558th Trans. Co., 10th Trans. Battalion, 7th Trans. Brigade (Expeditionary), to quickly and accurately manufacture parts that manual machines are not capable of. “When I was working on my last project, it took me around 30 attempts to get the program correct, but once I figured out what was wrong with the program, it took about two days to finish one part,” said Vazquez. “If I tried to do complete the part on the manual machine, it would take a month or more to finish.” When Vazquez receives a work order for hard-to-find parts such as a hydraulic fitting or cannon extractors, she develops the schematics and lets the machine do its job. The first thing Vazquez
does in this situation is measure all the angles, height and width then put those numbers in the computer system. After the measurements are accurate, she will begin drawing the part within the program that, once completed and correct, will be plugged into the CNC systems. Vazquez’s only remaining task is to continue finessing the numbers if the part needs adjustments. Vazquez became interested in machining and welding
because her father and brother do it at home. However, coming into the Army, Vazquez wanted a medical career but soon found a passion for machining and the CNC machine. Her interest in drawing sparked her interest in machining and is now a future goal. “I’m planning on creating my own business,” said Vazquez. “I want my own company to manufacture parts and weapons once I retire from the Army.” The CNC technology allows the 558th Trans. Co., Soldiers to quickly and effectively fabricate or repair parts for equipment or vehicles at home or in a deployed location in an efficient time to keep the mission going forward.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert
The Computer Numeric Control machine sprays coolant during an operation to prevent overheating and tool damage at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 23, 2019. The U.S. Army introduced the CNC machine to the force in 2006 to the Warrant Officer allied trade course.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert
U.S. Army Pfc. Alondra Vazquez, 558th Transportation Company, 10th Trans. Battalion, 7th Trans. Brigade (Expeditionary) allied trade specialist, prepares the Computer Numeric Control machine for startup at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 23, 2019. The CNC machine is operated by programs that tell it the exact measurements and angles the machine needs to cut for a specific part.
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Continued from7 managers, everyone within any given squadron will share the same PCM. Working with the entirety of the squadron will also help PCMs gain increased understanding of occupational stressors within it. “Some career fields have unique components to their jobs and duty requirements,” Moon said. “Those components can result in certain healthcare issues.” Moon explains the plan is to make site visits, giving PCMs the opportunity to know their patients better and determine the concerns within the career field. This will give PCMs a better idea on how to address each squadron clinically. The OMC will provide Sick Call care for active duty members enrolled with an OMC provider as well as reservists or guard members on active orders and assigned to Langley AFB. For Sick Call check-in times, sign-in daily from 7 to 7:30 a.m., and from 12:30 to 1 p.m. These time slots are for illnesses or injuries of less than two weeks duration or PT test failures if there are less than three failures. Members should present themselves to Sick Call in uniform (PT uniform is acceptable).
Sick Call is not for medication refills, follow-ups for ongoing or chronic conditions, profile renewal requests or active duty members assigned to another medical treatment facility in the Tidewater Area. Access to routine and future appointments is still available via Tricare Online (www.tricareonline.com) and telephone consults can be made via secure messaging (https:// app.tolsecuremessaging.com) or by calling the Hampton Roads Appointment Center. According to 633rd MDG leadership, other Air Force clinics have seen great progress in the reduction of medical non-deployable rates after implementing the OMC. “We are excited to begin this initiative to better partner with our patients and JBLE units,” said 633rd MDG leadership. “This is an investment in readiness, and we thank you for allowing us to care for your Airmen and for your support.” The OMC is located in U.S Air Force Hospital Langley’s West Wing, on the first floor, near the Emergency Department. To contact the front desk, call 757-225-6703.
“The OMC is looking forward to providing efficient and streamlined clinical care to our non-flyer uniformed members. Our goals are to decrease wait times for appointments, maximize return to duty rates, minimize profiles by educating units and improving provider continuity, increase understanding of occupational stressors,
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DOD UNVEILS ITS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY By Terri Moon Cronk DEFENSE.GOV WASHINGTON
The Defense Department launched its artificial intelligence strategy today in concert with yesterday’s White House executive order that created the American Artificial Intelligence Strategy. “The [executive order] is paramount for our country to remain a leader in AI, and it will not only increase the prosperity of our nation, but also enhance our national security,” Dana Deasy, DOD’s chief information officer, said in a media roundtable today. The CIO and Air Force Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan, first director of DOD’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, discussed the strategy’s launch with reporters. The National Defense Strategy recognizes that the U.S. global landscape has evolved rapidly, with Russia and China making significant investments to modernize their forces, Deasy said. “That includes substantial funding for AI capabilities,” he added. “The DOD AI strategy directly supports every aspect of the NDS.” As stated in the AI strategy, he said, the United States — together with its allied partners — must adopt AI to maintain its strategic position to prevail on future battlefields and safeguard a free and open international order. Speed and Agility Are Key Increasing speed and agility is a central focus on the AI
strategy, the CIO said, adding that those factors will be delivered to all DOD AI capabilities across every DOD mission. “The success of our AI initiatives will rely upon robust relationships with internal and external partners. Interagency, industry, our allies and the academic community will all play a vital role in executing our AI strategy,” Deasy said. “I cannot stress enough the importance that the academic community will have for the JAIC,” he noted. “Young, bright minds continue to bring fresh ideas to the table, looking at the problem set through different lenses. Our future success not only as a department, but as a country, depends on tapping into these young minds and capturing their imagination and interest in pursuing the job within the department.” Reforming DOD Business The last part of the NDS focuses on reform, the CIO said, and the JAIC will spark many new opportunities to reform the department’s business processes. “Smart automation is just one such area that promises to improve both effectiveness and efficiency,” he added. AI will use an enterprise cloud foundation, which will also increase efficiencies across DOD, Deasy said. He noted that DOD will emphasize responsibility and use of AI through its guidance and vision principles for using AI in a safe, lawful and ethical
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U.S. Department of Defense Chief Information Officer Dana Deasy and The Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan hold a round table meeting at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2019.
way. JAIC: A Focal Point of AI “It’s hard to overstate the importance of operationalizing AI across the department, and to do so with the appropriate sense of urgency and alacrity,” JAIC director Shanahan told reporters. The DOD AI strategy applies to the entire department, he said, adding the JAIC is a focal point of the strategy. The JAIC was established in response to the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, and stood up in June 2018 “to provide a common vision, mission and focus to drive department-wide AI capability delivery.” Mission Themes The JAIC has several critical mission themes, Shanahan said. -- First is the effort to accelerate delivery and adoption of AI capabilities across DOD, he noted. “This underscores the importance of transitioning from research and development to operational-fielded
capabilities,” he said. “The JAIC will operate across the full AI application lifecycle, with emphasis on near-term execution and AI adoption.” -- Second is to establish a common foundation for scaling AI’s impact, Shanahan said. “One of the JAIC’s most-important contributions over the long term will be establishing a common foundation enabled by enterprise cloud with particular focus on shared data repositories for useable tools, frameworks and standards and cloud … services,” he explained. -- Third, to synchronize DOD AI activities, related AI and machine-learning projects are ongoing across the department, and it’s important to ensure alignment with the National Defense Strategy, the director said. -- Last is the effort to attract and cultivate a world-class AI team, Shanahan said. Two pilot programs that are national mission initiatives – a broad, joint cross-cutting AI
challenge – comprise preventive maintenance and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, the director said, adding that “initial capabilities [will be] delivered over the next six months.” And while in its early stages, the JAIC is beginning to work with the U.S. Cyber Command on a space-related national mission initiative, he said. “Everything we do in the JAIC will center on enhancing relationships with industry, academia, and with our allies and international partners,” Shanahan said. “Within DOD, we will work closely with the services, Joint Staff, combatant commands, agencies and components.” The JAIC’s mission, the director said, “nests nicely under the executive order that the president signed yesterday afternoon. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but there’s no time to waste.”
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JBLE Community Free 5k run
The 633rd Force Support Squadron will host a free 5k run at 3 p.m., Feb. 15, at the ACC Fitness Trail. The theme of the run is football and participants are encouraged to wear their favorite team jersey. Prizes will be awarded to the first female and male runners to finish the run. For more information, call (757) 764-5791 or email damaun.webster@us.af.mil.
Phlebotomy Technician scholarship
The Air Force Aid Society Education Scholarship for military spouses will accept applications for a Phlebotomy Technician Program until Feb. 15. Applicants must pick up the paper application in person from the Airman and Family Readiness Center and must provide proof that they are legally married to a full-time, permanent party U.S. Air Force member. For more information, call (757) 764-3990.
Scholarships for military children
The Scholarships for Military Children Program will accept applications Dec. 14 – Feb. 15, 2019. Applicants must have a current military dependent ID card, apply online and submit the student’s official transcript. The Fisher House Foundation will award 500 scholarship grants for the scholarship year 2019-2020. The selection process will begin immediately following the application submission deadline. For more information, visit www.militaryscholar.org.
Personal and Work Life classes
The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host a Recovering from a Divorce class from 2-3 p.m., Feb. 20, in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response classroom at 120 Burrell Loop (Building 68, room 135), Langley Air Force Base. The class will highlight coping strategies, stages of grief, physical reactions and how to help children cope with divorce. For more information or to sign up for a class, call (757) 764-3990. The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host an Exceptional Family Member Program class from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Feb. 21, in the 633rd Force Support Squadron auditorium at 45 Nealy Avenue. The class will discuss how to plan a special-needs trust and is designed to help families secure lifetime and quality-of-life care. For more information or to sign up for a class, call (757) 764-3990.
Antique car display
The U.S. Army Transportation Museum will host approximately 40 antique cars from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Feb. 16, at Fort Eustis. The museum’s interior galleries tell the Army transportation story dating back to the Revolutionary War. The exterior exhibits are divided up by mode of transportation with a rail yard, a truck pavilion, a marine area and an aviation pavilion. The museum also houses one-of-a-kind artifacts, including the only known Vietnam gun truck transported directly from Vietnam. The museum is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday.
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Former U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff visit (757) 314-7777 or (757) 314-7748. The Air Force Association will host two free events featuring guest speaker retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula, from 3-4:30 p.m., Feb. 19, and from 9-10:30 a.m., Feb. 20, at the Langley Base Theater. Deptula will discuss USAF challenges in preserving intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance dominance in the 21st century. The event is open to all total force Airmen. For more information, contact (757) 225-8709 or terrance.jones.1@us.af.mil.
Girl Day 2019
The Boys and Girls Club of America and Raytheon will host a Girl Day event at 4 p.m., Feb. 21, 2424 Big Bethel Road, Yorktown, Virginia. The event will highlight opportunities for girls in science, technology, engineering and math. For more information, email richard.silva.7@us.af.mil.
Order of Daedalians luncheon
The Order of Daedalians will host a luncheon at 12 p.m., Feb. 21, at the Langley Club. The event is open to current and former military pilots, navigators, anti-ballistic missile operators, Naval Flight Officers, remotely piloted aircraft operators and flight surgeons. For more information, call (757) 761-4323, email langley.daedalians@gmail.com.
Chief Induction ceremony
The 633rd Air Base Wing will host the 2019 Chief Induction ceremony from 5-9 p.m., Feb. 22, at the Bayview Commonwealth Center. Attendance is by invitation only. For more information, call Chief Master Sgt. Mujica at (757) 764-7223 or Chief Master Sgt. Agner at (757) 5750401.
JBLE Tax Assistance Centers
The Langley Tax Assistance Center will operate from Jan. 28 to April 15, at 450 Weyland Road (Building 1027). Tax filing preparation, electronic filing capability and general tax advice will be available to active duty members, dependents and retirees. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call (757) 778-0045. The Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center will operate from Jan. 28 to April 15, at Bldg. 2733 on Madison Avenue. Tax filing preparation, electronic filing capability and general tax advice will be available to active duty members, dependents and retirees. Walk-in consultations are available on a first come, first serve basis. Priority services will be given to E-4 ranks and below from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1. For more information, call (757) 878-2478 or (757) 878-2343.
New community health clinic in Williamsburg
The McDonald Army Health Clinic is scheduled to open a community-based medical clinic in Spring of 2019, in Williamsburg, Virginia. The clinic will provide family practice, laboratory, pediatrics, physical therapy and pharmacy services to TRICARE beneficiaries that reside in Williamsburg and the surrounding communities. For more information or to be placed on the enrollment waiting list, call
JBLE Retiree Council
JBLE Retiree Council will meet every 3rd Wednesday of each month in Bldg 650, ACS large conference room. There is no membership fee to join or to attend the meetings. Retirees (or those nearing retirement) from all Services are invited to come out and stay connected with your community and receive local event, investment, benefits, and other military related information. If you would like to join or want additional information, contact Ms. Shirley Smith, Chairperson, at (757) 878-5884 or (757) 218-7118 (cell) torrence0512@gmail.com.
Marquee requests
The 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office marquees located at the Armistead Gate and the Lasalle Gate are under repair. New requests for advertisements will not be accepted at this time due to the nature of the repairs. An update will be posted when the marquee services are resumed.
Green Dot trainers needed
The Green Dot training program is looking for motivated JBLE personnel interested in becoming certified Green Dot trainers. Enlisted members (E-5 and up), officers and DoD/NAF civilians can apply to join a team of trainers responsible for conducting sexual assault and suicide training. Applicants must be approved by their leadership, must be comfortable with public speaking, must have flexible availability (no long deployments or PCS’ing) and must be comfortable speaking about issues of interpersonal violence and suicide. For more information or to apply, contact Pamela Adams at (757) 764-5433 or pamela.adams@us.af.mil.
Free Guitar Lessons
United States Air Force Heritage of America Band guitarist Tech. Sgt. Daniel Santos is conducting free beginner guitar lessons every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the static display hangar DV room. Lessons are open to military members, civilian personnel, veterans and retirees. Members must bring their own guitar and smartphone. Space is limited. To sign up, go to https://www.milsuite.mil/book/people/daniel.b.santos2/blog/2018/08/13/free-guitar-lesson. For more information, call (757) 759-6405.
Electronics Recycling Drive
The 192nd Medical Group is hosting an on-going electronics recycling drive to help raise funds for moral events. Items such as empty inkjet cartridges, cell phones & accessories, GPS devices, calculators, ebook readers, iPods/MP3 players, digital & video cameras, PDAs, iPads/tablets and video game consoles can be dropped at 159 Sweeney Blvd, Bldg. 764, Room 109. The following items cannot be accepted: printers, computers, laptops, laserjet cartridges, keyboards, monitors and See JBLE | A14
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633 ABW/EO Hours
The Fort Eustis and Langley Equal Opportunity Offices will operate under normal customer service hours from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The offices will close daily from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (757) 764-5877/5878 or (757) 878-4797/0022.
710th Combat Operations Squadron vacancies
The 710th Combat Operations Squadron currently has 11 officer (rated officers, 14NX) and 11 enlisted (intel, 1C5X1) Reserve Air Force Security Code vacancies at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Rated officer vacancies are also available at Shaw Air Force Base. The 710th COS is one of the Air Force Reserve Command’s two Air Operations Center augmentation units. Some AFSCs are eligible for a $300 travel stipend. For inquiries, email 710COS.Workflow@us.af.mil or call 757-225-1955.
Hampton Roads Transit Route 118 is changing course
Effective May 20th, Hampton Roads Transit Route 118 will no longer enter Langley Air Force Base to drop off and pick up passengers. This will impact people who work on base and this decision was not made lightly or without research by Hampton Roads. For more information, visit gohrt.com or call (757) 222-6100.
Tricare Prime Suffolk opens summer 2018
Tricare Prime Suffolk will open a Family Practice and Pediatric Clinic in summer 2018 at 7021 Harbour View Drive, Suffolk, Virginia. The clinic will open seven days a week for active duty, retirees and family members, with pharmacy pick-up available. Members can remain enrolled at their current location while waiting for the new clinic to open. To be placed on the waiting list, contact the local health benefits advisor.
Weekly Live Fire Schedule
Ranges, training areas, and associated facilities are 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 Feb 15: DATE RANGES TIMES Feb. 15, 2019 BTRAC, R1, R2 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 16, 2019 POF R3 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 17, 2019 POF R3 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 18, 2019 R1 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 19, 2019 BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 20, 2019 BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 21, 2019 BTRAC, R1 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 22, 2019 BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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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 to 70 years of age who are enrolled to Langley Hospital. Patients who are on flying status or Personal Reliability Program, are immunocompromised or have symptoms over 10 days cannot be seen at the Cough and Cold clinic. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Ashely Dixson at 7648995.
Pharmacy hours expanded
Effective immediately, the hours of operation for the Langley Hospital and Satellite Pharmacies will expand to better serve patients. The Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy will now open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Satellite Pharmacy located at the Air Force Base Exchange will now be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Satellite Pharmacy Kiosk located inside the commissary will continue to be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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
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 1800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273.
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.
Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace 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.
Manpower shortage impacts 633rd Medical Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages Group services The 633rd Medical Group strives to provide Trusted reading 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
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
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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 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.
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 Technician recruiting 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.
Trespass Notice The Langley small arms firing range, adjacent area and the bullet impact area to the rear of the range are off-limits to all personnel. The firing range maintains 24-hour operations, seven days a week and is not open for the use of privately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing in this area is illegal and dangerous. For more information, contact Combat Arms at 764-4785 or 574-4785.
633rd Force Support Squadron RAPIDS/DEERS location information
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Langley Air Force Base 45 Nealy Ave, Wing A, Suite 114 Hampton, VA 23665 757-764-2270 Customer Service Office's customer service hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CAC priority from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.) and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted until 3 p.m. The Awards and Decorations Office's customer service hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Requests and documents can be e-mailed to 633 FSS/FSMPS Decorations Support at 633mss.dpmpe.decsupport@us.af.mil. The Official Passport Office is by appointment only. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., for Passport pickups and cancellations only. Fort Eustis 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123 Ft Eustis, VA 23604 757-878-0948 Customer Service Office's customer service hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CAC priority from 8 to 9:30 a.m.). Walk-ins are accepted until 3 p.m. All appointments are made online only. Please visit https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ default.aspx to make an appointment. Please visit http://www.cac.mil/Portals/53/Documents/ required_docs.pdf for information on identification and documentation requirements for ID card Issuance/ Renewal and DEERS enrollments.
Other RAPIDS/DEERS Locations: Please visit https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/ for locations and information on other RAPIDS/DEERS sites in the area. For service capability and hours of operation call ahead.
JBLE CAC/ID Customer Service Hours: LANGLEY - Walk-in Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Appointments: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. - CAC Only Hours: Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Friday: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Commercial: 765-2270 Fax: 764-4683 45 Nealy Ave, Bldg. 15 Wing A, Suite 114, Hampton, VA 23665 EUSTIS - Walk-in Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Appointments: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. - CAC Only Hours: Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Friday: 8 – 9:30 a.m. Commercial: 878-0948 Fax: 878-0942 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123, Fort Eustis, VA 23604 Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment can do so by accessing the RAPIDS Site Locator at the
following links: Langley: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=573. Eustis: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=228. Additionally, there are several ID Card Issuance Offices located across the Hampton Roads Region. Use the following link to search for locations nearest you. https://rapidsppointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ default.aspx. Sponsors who need dependent ID cards reissued may complete in advance the DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen at an appointment or during walk-in hours.
Do you know your Special Victims’ Counsel at JBLE? The Special Victims’ Counsel at Joint Base Langley Eustis provides confidential legal advice and assistance, advocates the voice and choice for sexual assault victims and protects the rights and privacy interests of SAV, among other services. For more information or to reach the SVU, contact them at 225-1629.
Langley Toastmasters meeting The Langley Toastmasters meet at the Commu¬nity Commons every sec¬ond and fourth Wednesday of the month at noon. For additional information, call at 225-5610, or 225-7377
MPS Customer Service hours of operation
The Langley MPS Customer Service changed the servicing process of customers and the hours of operation due to a large increase of the servicing population. - Hours of operation: Monday – Tuesday & Thursday Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Walk-in Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. - CAC Only Hours: Monday – Tuesday & Thursday Friday 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday, no CAC only hours Personnel who need dependent ID cards should complete a DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen after 9:30 a.m. (during the walk-in hours or appointment time). - Appointments: Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Appointments are for issuing ID cards, DEERs transactions, citizenship applications, SGLI/FSGLI and any other actions done by the MPS Customer Service (except Passport/Visa applications and Awards and Decorations sections). The appointment system allows everyone the opportunity to schedule an appointment. To schedule an appointment, visit the following link: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ building.aspx?BuildingId=573. For more information, call 764-2270.
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6 1 $750 REBATE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. AND MAY BE APPLIED TOWARD FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACTS ON NEW TOYOTA VEHICLES, DATED FROM FEBRUARY 4, 2019 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2019. TO QUALIFY FOR THE REBATE, AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE OR LEASE YOU MUST (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; OR A MILITARY VETERAN OR RETIREE (RETIREES HONORABLY DISCHARGED) OF THE U.S. MILITARY WITHIN TWO YEARS OF THEIR DISCHARGE/RETIREMENT DATE; OR A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OF AN ELIGIBLE U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL, INCLUDING GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBERS; AND (2) PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE; (3) RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENT FOR YOUR NEW VEHICLE; AND (4) RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL FROM AND EXECUTE A FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. ON LEASE CONTRACTS, REBATE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, REBATE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. LIMIT ONE REBATE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION PER ELIGIBLE U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL OR ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER. OFFER NOT COMBINABLE WITH THE COLLEGE GRADUATE REBATE PROGRAM, THE IFI PROGRAM, AND THE LEASE-END REFI PROGRAM. VEHICLE MUST BE TAKEN OUT OF DEALER STOCK. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE IN AL, FL, GA, HI, NC, AND SC. REBATE TERMS MAY BE MORE GENEROUS IN YOUR LOCAL AREA. ASK YOUR PARTICIPATING DEALER ABOUT THE MILITARY REBATE TERMS IN YOUR AREA. MUST PAY SALES TAX. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. NOT REDEEMABLE FOR CASH. TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES IS A SERVICE MARK OF TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION (TMCC). TMCC IS THE AUTHORIZED ATTORNEY-IN-FACT AND SERVICER FOR TOYOTA LEASE TRUST. 2LOW MILEAGE LEASE. TAX, TITLE, LICENSE, DEALER FEES AND INSURANCE ARE EXTRA. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2780 DOWN, FIRST $219 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. DOES NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2019 RAV4 LE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODEL 4430, MSRP $26,635 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $26,216. CAPITALIZED COST IN 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. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 30,000 MILES. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. 3EXCLUDES HYBRIDS. $2,000 TOTAL CASH ALLOWANCE INCLUDES $1,500 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 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. 4PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE $1000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON TACOMA (EXCLUDES TRD PRO); $1500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON CAMRY, TUNDRA (EXCLUDES TRD PRO); $2000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON SIENNA OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. 5EXCLUDES HATCHBACKS. 1.9% APR FINANCING UP TO 72 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER FEES. 72 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $14.71 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ALL OFFERS: OFFERS 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 2/28/19 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 2/28/19. 6TOYOTACARE 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.