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AIR FORCE NEWS: Changes at HQ AETC focus on Force Development Efforts PG. 12
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Getting right for readiness By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal
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The 633rd Medical Group implemented a new program that incorporates individual medical readiness requirements into the First-Term Airmen Course curriculum at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The Medical Right Start Program, initially launched in July 2018, aims to reduce overdue IMR statuses throughout the medical group, enabling Airmen to focus on the JBLE mission. “When Airmen complete FTAC and the three weeks of details that follow, they go to their jobs and they’re bombarded with so much that they are not concentrating on completing medical requirements,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Teronda L. Hunter, 633rd Dental Squadron clinical flight chief. “The medical requirements end up getting pushed to the side and forgotten about until they’re ready to deploy or their name comes up red six months later in a unit deployment manager briefing. This program will prevent that lapse.” The program allows for FTAC Airmen to spend the day touring medical group facilities under the guidance of an assigned escort. The Airmen are divided into groups that rotate through the Langley Dental Clinic, immunization clinic, optometry clinic and the Public Health Clinic. According to Hunter, not only will Airmen benefit from completing their IMR checklist on time, they will also have the chance to learn first-hand how to utilize the JBLE medical services that are available to them. “This is vital information, especially for new Airmen going to their
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps chief, present a coin to Master Sgt. Teronda L. Hunter, 633rd Dental Squadron clinical flight chief, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 9, 2019. Hunter received the coin for leading the JBLE Medical Right Start Program that aims to improve medical readiness status for first-term Airmen.
first base,” Hunter said. “As the Airmen are walking around completing requirements, we also make sure to brief them on the Operational Medical Clinic services and the cough and cold clinic basics.” Hunter assembled a group made up 633rd MDG members ranging from senior NCOs to junior Airmen. Hunter said it was important to incorporate various ranks into their bimonthly meetings to gain insight on how to improve program procedures and continue to work toward innovation. “A big focus of our working group is a continuing process of improvement and we are always looking at what can be added to the checklist,” Hunter said. “This isn’t about leadership taking an idea and running with it. Our Airmen need to understand how these processes work as a ‘tiger team’ and understand what a continuing process of improvement really is.” The group continues to build upon the program’s foundation and is
steadily incorporating other JBLE facilities into its process. Since the start of the program, the group has also integrated 633rd Bioenvironmental Engineering members so Airmen can complete their gas mask requirements. Chief Master Sgt. Andre Gaskin, 633rd MDG dental superintendent and working group member, said the medical group is always reviewing initiatives to revamp current procedures. Their next goal is to bring Green Dot training into the Medical Right Start Program. “Our primary focus is our operational Airmen,” Gaskin said. “Providing A-1 [top quality] services to our warfighters is imperative because readiness is our number one initiative to ensure our Airmen are ready to go at moment’s notice. We get all this stuff done up front so they can go to their unit, focus on upgrade training as well as career development course requirements and become a phenomenal warfighter.”
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Career skills offer bridge to civilian life By Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer
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The Career Skills Program (CSP), also known as the DOD Skillbridge, offers U.S. service members the opportunity to get a head start in the civilian sector when the time comes to separate or retire from the military. The program allows members to plan ahead. Although the program is not an entitlement, it can be an opportunity for members to get their foot in the door before leaving the service. The training during this program can vary based on the goals of the service member, but some common paths include computer related fields, manufacturing,
medical or healthcare, real estate and welding. Service members must be under contract for 180 days and expect to be separated from service within 180 days to participate in the CSP. After commander approval, members may start an internship, apprenticeship, on the-job-training or employment skills training at an approved CSP employer up to 180 days before separation or retirement. “CSP provides service members with the opportunity to participate in career and skill training programs during their transition period, to improve their employment opportunity upon
transition from active duty,” said Chad Schwab, Langley Education Center Career Skills Program specialist. The CSP gives 180 days maximum to start working for the employer. Even though a service member can potentially work under the provider for that amount of time, the provider is not obligated to hire them after the training period. The criteria for approved CSPs is listed under Department of Defense Instruction 1322.29, Job Training, Employment Skills Training, Apprenticeships, and Internships (JTEST-AI) for Eligible Service Members. This will be thoroughly vetted before service members start their skill training. Each member taking this opportunity must meet with a career skills specialist to discuss questions, concerns and requirements. “The CSP has two desired end states,” said Clayton
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Wilkes, Career Skills Program installation administrator at the Fort Eustis Army Education Center. “The first is to provide service members with the opportunity to participate in career and skill training programs during their transition. The second goal is to improve their employment opportunity upon transition from active duty.” Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Katie Ward said she knows firsthand how the CSP can help the transition from military to civilian life. “It made me feel more comfortable and less uneasy with my transition,” Ward said. “I’m so grateful I was able to start that next chapter with such an extensive degree of stability. The CSP gives you an advantage you otherwise wouldn’t have if you go straight from your military service into the job search.”
Service members who are currently undergoing a Medical Evaluation Board may begin a CSP 85 days after their medical retention Determination Point. According to Schwab, since the program is available for transitioning service members, the sooner a service member starts making arrangements for separation and transition into the civilian life, the more time commanders have to decide on approval, which is based on the needs of the mission. “Unit commanders have responsibility to accomplish the mission, so if they can’t accomplish the mission because of your absence, then they retain the authority to deny CSP,” Schwab said. For more information on the Career Skills Program at Langley call Chad Schwab at 757225-3519 or for services at Fort Eustis call Clayton Wilkes at 757-878-5356.
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www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • February 1, 2019 LTG Charles D. Luckey, U.S. Army Reserve Commanding General and Chief, Army Reserve, addresses concerns about the requirements for Ready Force X units during a training event at Operation Cold Steel II at Fort McCoy, Wis., April 22, 2018. Sgt. Stephanie Ramirez
ARMY RESERVE CHIEF: BALANCE IS KEY TO RETENTION By Devon L. Suits
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The rate of attrition in the Army Reserve is the lowest it has been in 18 years, exceeding last year ’s retention goal by 118 percent, said Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey. Luckey, commanding general of U.S. Army Reserve Command and chief of the Army Reserve, addressed retention and a wide range of other topics during a Defense Writer ’s Group breakfast Tuesday at George Washington University. A significant reason for the component’s success stems from the Army Reserve’s ability to create and maintain a balance between three key asWASHINGTON
pects of a Soldier’s life: readiness, employment, and family, he said. “The Army Reserve has this fundamental imperative to be ready enough for the next fight … but not so ready that we can’t keep meaningful civilian jobs, and a healthy family lifestyle,” the general said. As retention and talent management continues to be a core focus for the total force, Luckey is constantly requesting feedback from his Soldiers and their families to determine areas they can reduce stress to better support that Soldier-civilian life balance. “We have Soldiers out there every day that are committed to something larger than themselves: selfless-service support in defense of the United
States of America,” Luckey said. “It is a national imperative to continue to share this talent, and encourage and incentivize our Soldiers to continue to serve.” CULTURAL CHANGE TO SUPPORT READINESS While balance is the key to maintaining the Reserve force, readiness drives the standard as the Army prepares for the possibility of a future war against a near-peer adversary. To support, the Army Reserve has instituted a “cultural change” to maintain its commitment to the total force, Luckey said. In the past year, the component has fired more weapons, participated in
additional exercises, and reinforced the need for refined Soldier-level tasks, than ever before in the history of the Reserve, he said. And while it might not be necessary for all Soldiers to employ a specific weapon system, setting a training baseline will reinforce the fact that every Soldier “lives and breathes this ethos of readiness and lethality,” Luckey emphasized. “Part of my challenge as a leader of this organization is to lead a group of Soldiers … who have only known one type of warfare for the last 15 to 20 years, and help them understand 'that is not where [the Army is] going,”
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“My responsibility is to help make sure I’m informing Soldiers every day as to why we have to be different than we were.” Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey
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“Participants should expect to gain good nutritional habits, exercise and movement confidence through proper programming, progression and technique, and daily motivation from our fitness staff until they find the intrinsic motivation needed to move forward.” Tony Arroyo
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock
Biggest Loser competition participants show their t-shirts with Tony Arroyo, 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness director, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 22. Participants received t-shirts during the initial weigh-ins for the Biggest Loser competition, as they begin the eight-week challenge conducted at Shellbank Fitness Center.
Everybody wins with the Biggest Loser By Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
The 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness staff kickedoff the Biggest Loser competition with an initial weigh-in January 22, 2019 at Shellbank Fitness Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The Biggest Loser competition is an eight week-long event where teams of two compete against each other with the goal of losing the most weight. The competition itself consists of an initial weigh-in, weigh-in at the four week
“We want to improve our participants’ quality of life, physical resiliency, confidence, readiness and much more...” Tony Arroyo, 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness director mark and a final weigh-in at the eight week mark. At the end of the competition, prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. The fitness staff at Shell-
bank has hosted the Biggest Loser Competition in the past, but this will be the first time a prize for the top three participants will be offered. “Participants should expect to gain good nutritional habits, exercise and movement confidence through proper programming, progression and technique, and daily motivation from our fitness staff until they find the intrinsic motivation needed to move forward,” said Tony Arroyo, 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness director. “Results are very motivating and we want to be able to provide the tools for them to see the results.” Participants in the Biggest
Loser competition only had to pay a small entrance fee which allowed them access to resources such as exercise programming, weekly exercise challenges, and weekly nutrition information classes just to name a few. With the entrance fee being relatively low, many participants saw this as another motivating factor given all the resources they are provided with. “The competition seems like a budget-friendly way to get training resources,” said Senior Airman Mackenzie, 36 Intelligence Squadron. “With everything offered, I wanted to take advantage of the competition.”[DA1] The competition offers re-
sources for participants to improve their health. At the end of this competition, the fitness staff aims to leave its participants better equipped to live a better life then when they began. “We want to improve our participants’ quality of life, physical resiliency, confidence, readiness and much more by providing good, sound nutritional and movement information as well as motivation,” said Arroyo. “My personal overall goal for the challenge is to have everyone that started, finish the eight-week challenge with a better understanding of what it takes to manage weight in a safe and effective way.”
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U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Tristan Biese
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment, 92nd Eng. Battalion, stand at attention underwater during a change of command ceremony at the Anderson Field House pool at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 25. U.S. Army Capt. Barrett LeHardy, 74th Eng. Dive Det., 92nd Eng. Btn. outgoing commander, served as commander for 23 months.
DIVING INTO COMMAND By Senior Airman Tristan Biese 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
U.S. Army Soldiers and civilians from the 92nd Engineer Battalion gathered at the Anderson Field House pool to welcome the new 74th Eng. Dive Detachment, 92nd Eng. Btn. commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2019. Unlike most change of command ceremonies, this one had a twist – a majority of the ceremony was held under water. A formation of 13 Soldiers was arranged underwater while more than 30 additional Soldiers and civilians stood outside of the pool. Once the formation was fully submerged at the bottom of the pool, U.S. Army Capt. Barrett LeHardy, 74th Eng. Dive Det., 92nd Eng. Btn., outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Perry Stiemke, 92nd Eng. Btn. commander, and Capt. Maxwell McDonnell, 74th Eng. Dive Det., 92nd Eng. Btn., incoming commander, donned their diving gear and jumped in. The guidon was passed from LeHardy to Stiemke and lastly to McDonnell, signifying the change in leadership, before being returned to the formation. Once passed, the
leadership exited the water to give their final remarks. “As I trade my boots in for fins, I look forward to being challenged by and learning from all of you,” McDonnell said. “Though I did not grow up in the Army dive field, I am eternally grateful for having found my way here. There is nowhere else in the Army I would rather be.” Prior to taking command, Mcdonnell served as the assistant to the commanding general of the South Pacific Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. During the ceremony, LeHardy welcomed McDonnell and thanked the unit for their support during his command. “One of the proudest moments of my life was knowing that I was about to change the course of my Army career; at least for the 1,989 days, until this point in time,” said LeHardy. LeHardy will continue his career as the observer and controller of the Engineer Sidewinder Team at Fort Irwin National Training Center, California.
U.S. Army Soldiers and civilians from the 92nd Engineer Battalion sing the Army song during a change of command ceremony. U.S. Army Capt. Maxwell McDonnell assumed command of the 74th Eng. Dive Detachment, 92nd Eng. Btn.
www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • February 1, 2019 U.S. Army Capt. Barrett LeHardy, 74th Engineer Dive Detachment, 92nd Eng. Battalion outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Perry Stiemke, 92nd Eng. Btn. commander, and Capt. Maxwell McDonnell, 74th Eng. Dive Det., 92nd Eng. Btn., don their diving gear during a change of command ceremony at the Anderson Field House pool at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2019. LeHardy will continue his career as the observer and controller of the Engineer Sidewinder Team at Fort Irwin National Training Center, California.
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U.S. Army Capt. Maxwell McDonnell, 74th Engineer Dive Detachment, 92nd Eng. Battalion incoming commander, swims toward the formation during a change of command ceremony at the Anderson Fieldhouse pool at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2019. Prior to taking command, McDonnell served as the assistant to the Commanding General of the South Pacific Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment, 92nd Eng. Battalion, salute during a change of command ceremony at the Anderson Field House pool at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2019. U.S. Army Capt. Barrett LeHardy relinquished command of the battalion to Capt. Maxwell McDonnell. The guidon is returned to the formation during a change of command ceremony at the Anderson Fieldhouse pool at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2019.
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment, 92nd Eng. Battalion, stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at the Anderson Field House pool at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2019.
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DOD OFFICIALS TESTIFY ON MILITARY SUPPORT TO SOUTHWEST BORDER By Jim Garamone
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John C. Rood, the undersecretary of defense for policy and Navy Vice Adm. Michael Gilday, the Joint Staff director of operations, told the House Armed Services Committee today that the support DOD personnel provided allowed Customs and Border Patrol agents to deploy where they were most needed. Defense officials emphasized that service members deployed late last year to the Southwest border area, only to support civilian law enforcement agencies. Rood told the House committee that DOD has provided support to civilian agencies on the border going back to the early 1990s. DOD personnel have enabled law enforcement agents to concentrate on “border security activities, counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime and other transnational threats,” Rood said.
Active-duty and Reserve component personnel have provided this support in the past as they are doing today. The military has supported the agents with aerial reconnaissance, ground surveillance, search and rescue support and medical support. DOD has loaned civilian agencies such capabilities as aerostats, ground surveillance radars and ground sensors.
PRESIDENTIAL ORDER The basis for the current mission on the border is found in President Donald J. Trump’s April 2018 memo on “Securing the Southern Border of the United States.” The president directed DOD to support the Department of Homeland Security in “securing the Southern Border and taking other necessary actions to stop the flow of deadly drugs and other contraband, gang members, and other criminals and illegal aliens into this country.” National Guard personnel were the first to be deployed to the region. They were joined later by active-duty
forces. Rood emphasized that “military support has been, and will continue to be provided consistent with the law, including the Posse Comitatus Act.” Military personnel have supported civilian law enforcement efforts, but do not directly participate in law enforcement activities such as search, seizure, and arrest, the undersecretary said. Gilday noted that the Department of Homeland Security and DOD are intertwined in the mission to protect the U.S. and its citizens. Personnel from the two agencies work together daily to ensure the safety of Americans from the threats of natural or manmade disasters, cyberattack and border threats. There is no better example of this close partnership than “the ongoing efforts of our active and guard personnel supporting Customs and Border Protection along our southern border today,” the admiral said.
TYPES OF SUPPORT Gilday spoke of the support that National Guardsmen have provided to the Border Patrol since April and what active-duty personnel have accomplished since October. The guardsmen have been supporting the agents via Operation Guardian Support. They have provided administra-
tive, logistical, and operational support tasks, he said. Active-duty military personnel “have supported CBP’s Operation Secure Line since October in the areas of aviation, engineering, facilities and medical support,” he said. They have also provided protection for Customs and Border Patrol personnel performing their federal functions at ports of entry along the border. “This support is now transitioning to the operation of mobile surveillance cameras in support of CBP and all nine border patrol sectors across four states,” Gilday said. “And the emplacement of concertina wire on existing barriers at areas designated by CBP between ports of entry in Arizona and in California. We believe that our military’s presence and support have served to increase the effectiveness of CBP’s border security operation by enabling them to focus on their law enforcement duties at our ports of entry.” The situation on the border is not static, Rood said, and both DOD and Homeland Security are adjusting responses to fit the threats. DOD will continue to “work with the services, the National Guard Bureau and U.S. Northern Command to evaluate mission requirements and associated risks,” he said.
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Primary care behavioral health screenings to change By Ashley Patoka SEMBACH, GERMANY
Army military treatment facilities across Europe will soon see a change in the way behavioral health screenings are completed at primary care appointments. The Behavioral Health Data Portal (BHDP) is an enterprise-wide web-application that enables standardized data collection for improved screenings in primary care settings. Currently, behavioral health screenings are completed with a short paper survey. Once clinics begin using the BHDP, patients will complete an electronic survey. According to Lt. Col. Emile Wijnans, Regional Health Command Europe Director of Psychological Health, research has shown that the BHDP electronic screening can identify two times as many symptomatic patients as the current paper version. “Implementing this system in the primary care clinics will help us to better identify patients who could benefit from behavioral health care, whose symptoms otherwise may not have been seen,” Wijnans said. According to U.S. Army Medical Command, 67 percent of people with a behavioral health disorder do not get behavioral health treatment. However, 80 percent of people with a behavioral health disorder will visit primary care at least once in a calendar year. Marsha Graham, RHCE Regional Nurse Case Manager, said the goal is to identify those patients who could use additional behavioral health care with the BHDP screening in primary care. Currently, patients could be asked to complete a behavioral health survey at every primary care visit. With BHDP, screenings will drop to quarterly. Additionally, use of the BHDP allows for
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1st Lt. Audrey Poulton, nurse practitioner, Department of Primary Care, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, asks a series of health-related questions to Spc. Samuel Serrano at the Spc. Hugo V. Mendoza Soldier Family Care Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, April 13, 2018.
consolidation of data from multiple sources into one centralized system -reducing redundancy for patients, streamlining the screening process and potentially helping to identify other areas of concern the provider would not have been aware of. Maj. Alfonso Alvarez, RHCE Deputy Director of Psychological Health, said that the new screening also helps the primary care teams to better utilize the internal behavioral health consultants integrated in those clinics. IBHCs are trained to assist primary care managers in addressing a wide variety of medical and psychological concerns that could improve with additional treatment. “Thirty to 50 percent of referrals from primary care to specialty behavioral health clinics don’t make their first appointment,” Alvarez said. “A same day warm handoff to an internal behavioral health consultant is patient centered, ensures patients have follow-up care, and provides primary care managers with same day feedback about their patient’s status.” When BHDP is implemented, if a patient needs to complete a behavior-
al health survey, after checking in at the primary care clinic they will be directed to a kiosk with directions for logging into the computer. Once the survey is completed, the patient will log out of the system and take a seat in the waiting room. The survey answers are automatically transferred to
the provider. Army clinics in the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria footprint will see the change beginning in February, while clinics that fall under Landstuhl Regional Medical Center will see the change in the coming months.
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A Soldier checks into an Army Medicine health clinic in Europe. Army Military Treatment Facilities in Europe will soon see a change in the way behavioral health screenings are completed at primary care appointments.
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Changes at HQ AETC focus on Force Development Efforts
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Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast, commander of Air Education and Training Command, announced changes to Headquarters AETC and to 2nd and 19th Numbered Air Force organizations today, in order to refocus the headquarters on force development efforts. This reorganization allows the headquarters staff to focus on broader force development responsibilities, ensuring policy and strategy are aligned within the command and across the entire Air Force developmental enterprise. “AETC Airmen must become learning experts,” Kwast said. “The head-
quarters staff will change focus and transform from basic execution to innovation; from input measures to outcomes; from a hierarchical organizational and decision-making paradigm to a flatter organizational framework where decisions emerge from a robust sharing of information and are made at the lowest possible levels of the organization.” The notable changes at the headquarters level include the creation of the following directorates: Headquarters AETC Directorate of Intelligence, Analysis and Innovation, (A2/9); Headquarters AETC Directorate of Operations and Communications, (A3/6); and Headquarters AETC Directorate of Plans, Programs and Requirements, (A5/8). Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, approved AETC’s
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JBLE Community Summary Court Officer
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Peter Last, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron, is detailed as the Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of TSgt. Jason Douglas Kelley. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or has claims against the deceased estate, contact 1st Lt. Last at (757) 764-8002 or peter.last.1@us.af.mil.
NASA gate update
The NASA/Duran gate is now open under normal operations.
633rd Security Forces Squadron relocation
The 633rd Security Forces Squadron will relocate to 175 Sweeny Blvd (Bldg. 775). The 633rd SFS will move sections in phases. Sections will resume operations in Bldg. 775 on the following dates: • Jan. 30 – Registration for long-term parking begins • Feb. 1 – Reports and Analysis customer service, Expeditionary Active Shooter, Less than Lethal and ID checker classes. • Feb. 12 – Base Defense Operations Center customer service • Feb. 13 – Armory
Blood drive
The Armed Services Blood Program will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 6, at the Langley Air Force Base Hospital atrium. The ASBP needs all blood types to support troops down range and patients at military treatment facilities. To schedule an appointment, visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil.
Personal and Work Life classes
The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host a Facing Challenges of Divorce (Before Divorce) class from 9-10 a.m., Feb. 7, in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response classroom at 120 Burrell Loop (Bldg. 68, room 135), Langley Air Force Base. The class will discuss the reality of divorce, ways to cope and provide tips for families dealing with difficulties. For more information or to sign up for a class, call (757) 764-3990. The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host a From Couple-hood to Parenthood class from 2-3 p.m., Feb. 13, in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response classroom at 120 Burrell Loop (Bldg. 68, room 135), Langley Air Force Base. The class is designed for firsttime or recurring parents experiencing the joys the parenthood. For more information or to sign up for a class, call (757) 764-3990.
Black History Month ceremony
The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) will host a Black History Month ceremony from 1-2:30 p.m., Feb. 7, at Jacobs Conference Center on Fort Eustis. The ceremony will feature an exclusive viewing of a docudrama highlighting World War II Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. 1st Class Edward Carter.
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Brown bag lunch lecture series
The U.S. Army Transportation Museum is starting a brown bag lunch lecture series to honor significant events or people in American history. The first of the series, honoring African American History Month, will be held February 13 at 11:30 am by Dr. Isaac Hampton II on the African American Soldier in Vietnam and at Home. This lecture will discuss the African American memory of military service in Vietnam and the racial tensions during the 1960s. The lecture will incorporate actual recordings to help tell the history. The Brown Bag Lunch Series will be held every second Wednesday in the museum regimental room. The next brown bag lunch lecture will be held March 13 in honor of Women's History Month. Follow the U.S. Army Transportation Museum's Facebook page for the updated topics. The U.S. Army Transportation Museum is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am – 4:30 pm.
Free job fair
The Disabled American Veterans charity and RecruitMilitary will host a free job fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 14, at Richmond Int. Speedway. The event is open to veterans, transitioning military personnel, National Guard and Reserve members and spouses. More than 40 companies will be in attendance with more than 100 managerial and supervisory job opportunities. To register for the event, visit https:// rmvets.com/2GSVBhf. For more information, visit RecruitMilitary.com/Richmond.
Satellite Pharmacy relocation
The 633rd Medical Support Squadron Satellite Pharmacy will be closed Feb. 15-18 and reopen at 8 a.m., Feb. 19, at their new location: 57 Cedar Avenue (across from the Post Office), Langley Air Force Base. The new pharmacy will have a drive-thru available for prescription pick-up only. For more information, see the attached flyer.
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.
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 Vi-
etnam. The museum is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday.
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.
Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center
The Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center will operate January 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) 8782478 or (757) 878-2343.
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.
One thing you can recycle
The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron/Environmental Element is promoting a monthly awareness campaign for JBLE members to increase their recycling habits. Throughout the month of January, members are reminded to rinse and dispose of brown, green and clear glass bottles or jars into the blue comingled recycling bin. The Fort Eustis recycling center accepts more items than the Langley Air Force Base recycling center. For more information, call (757) 764-1130 or email sherry.johnson.4@us.af.mil.
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.
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New active duty immunizations location
All active duty immunizations will be located in Langley Hospital’s Allergy Clinic beginning Dec. 3. The clinic is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. Dependent and retiree immunizations will remain in the Immunization Clinic located in the East Wing. For more information, call 764-6985.
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 cords or cables without their respective devices. For more information, call (757) 764-0127.
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) 7645877/5878 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
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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 Jan. 26: DATE RANGES TIMES Feb. 1, 2019 Feb. 2, 2019 Feb. 3, 2019 Feb. 4, 2019 Feb. 5, 2019 Feb. 6, 2019 Feb. 7, 2019 Feb. 8, 2019
BTRAC, R1 R3 POF R3 POF BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 BTRAC, R1, R2, R3
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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 764-8995.
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
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.
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
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JBLE Community 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.
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 patrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For more information, call at 878-5570.
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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 24hour 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
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: Mon. – Fri.: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Appointments: Mon. – Fri.: 8 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. - CAC Only Hours: Mon. – Tue., Thurs. – Fri.: 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: Mon. – Fri.: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Appointments: Mon. – Fri.: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. - CAC Only Hours: Mon. – Tues., Thurs. – Fri.: 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.
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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 JANUARY 3, 2019 THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 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 $2750 DOWN, FIRST $249 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 CAMRY, 4RUNNER (EXCLUDES TRD PRO), OR TACOMA (EXCLUDES TRD PRO); $1500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON TUNDRA (EXCLUDES TRD PRO) 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 2/4/19 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 2/4/19. 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.