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GLOBAL REACH POWERS AIR SUPERIORITY — Page 2
JBLE HONORS AFRICANAMERICAN HISTORY — Page 4
FIT TO BITE dental readiness for airmen, soldiers — Page 6
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TRADOC top two reflect on leading the ‘architect of the Army’ — Page 7
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Global reach powers air superiority By Tech. Sgt. Natasha Stannard 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEYEUSTIS, VA.
A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 101st Air Refueling Wing refuels F-22 Raptors from the 94th Fighter Squadron over the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 22, 2018. This total force training mission involved an Air National Guard refueling team, base out of Maine, and an active duty fighter jet team, based out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Natasha Stannard
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Fort Eustis honors volunteers By Tech. Sgt. Katie Gar Ward
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
Volunteer of the Quarter award recipients pose for a photo with David Stenglein, left, 733rd Mission Support Group deputy director, during the Volunteer of the Quarter ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 27, 2018. The ceremony was hosted as part of the Community Events Council meeting to recognize volunteers from various units across the installation for their dedication to helping service members and the local community.
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March 2, 2018 U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Nakia Shy, Air Combat Command A4 program manager of command maintenance training, performs a liturgical dance at the Black History Month luncheon at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2018. The luncheon featured a performance from the Warwick High School Drama Club about the 1960’s Freedom Riders.
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By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
Joint Base Langley-Eustis hosted two ceremonies to honor African-American History, one at the Fort Eustis’ Wylie Theater and the other at the Langley Air Force Base Bayview Commonwealth Center, Feb. 23, 2018. Students from Dozier Middle School, Woodside High School and Warwick High School took to the stage with performances supporting the 2018 theme of “African-Americans in Times of War.� The theme’s focus highlights the opportunities, setbacks and struggles African-American service members faced in every American war ranging from the Revolutionary War era to the present war
against terrorism. “For far too long African-Americans bravely fought and died in the name of freedom while at the same time struggling to attain equality, respect and full privileges of citizenship,â€? said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Shinique Sylvester, Cyber Liason, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 93rd Signal Brigade. “Because of their love of country, these heroes insisted on serving and defending America despite racial prejudice, unequal treatment, diminished opportunities and segregation.â€? U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. LeRay Smedley, White House Communications section chief of information technology, was the guest speaker for the ceremony at Langley Air Force Base. As a member of the Âť See HISTORY | 12
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JBLE talks savings By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
U.S. Army Col. Ralph L. Clayton III, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Eric J. Vidal, 733rd Mission Support Group command sergeant major, spoke to Soldiers about the benefits of savings and money management at Fort Eustis’ Lakeside Sports Bar at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2018. Army Community Service hosted a ceremony to kickoff Military Saves Week, scheduled to begin Feb. 26, 2018. Clayton signed a proclamation as a show of support for educating service members and their families on the importance of financial management. The Airman and Family Readiness Center and ACS are offering classes to JBLE members ranging from couponing and investing and managing retirement plans.
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U.S. Army Col. Ralph L. Clayton III, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, addresses Soldiers during a discussion about managing finances at Fort Eustis’ Lakeside Sports Bar at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2018. Army Community Service hosted the ceremony to kickoff Military Saves Week, scheduled to begin Feb. 26, 2018.
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Fit to bite: Dental readiness for Airmen, Soldiers
U.S. Air Force Major DeAndra PriceNewby, 633rd Medical Group general dentist (left) performs a dental exam at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia., Jan. 30, 2018. Joint Base Langley-Eustis service members are classified under Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 for their dental health.
By Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
Every week new Airmen arrive to here to become part of a lethal force known as the U.S. Air Force. Staying fit to fight is driven into every service member from the time they enter basic training to the time they are out of the military. Part of being fit to fight is keeping all parts of the body ready to deploy anytime, anyplace, including dental health. Members of JBLE have benefits they can use to make sure their teeth remain clean, stay in Classification 1 or 2 and ready to be called to a mission without any hesitation or hindering. Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis have clinics to service active duty members with top notch dental care. The Langley Dental Clinic, Ft. Eustis hospital dental clinic and Tignor Dental Clinic are available for service members. “Proper oral hygiene helps maintain overall fitness for duty and remain in a deployable status,” said U.S. Army Sergeant 1st Class Michelle Newman, NCO in charge Tignor Dental Clinic. “Not only that, but teeth that function properly allows good nutrition, contributing to overall health.” Service members are encouraged to use proper hygiene when it comes to dental health. “It’s dental recommendation that Airmen brush and floss every day, brush twice for at least 2 minutes, and floss at least once a day,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Morreyah Snyder, 633rd Medical Group NCO in charge of the Air Force Dental Readiness Assurance Program. “Make sure you’re conscious of what you’re eating too because those can add to the higher risk factors of getting cavities and what not.”
Photos by Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer
JBLE service members are classified under Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 for their dental health. Class 1 and 2 are the groups that most service members should fall under, this means that they are deployable and their teeth aren’t going to cause them any issues. Class 3 means the member cannot deploy because treatment is needed for an issue that could cause an emergency within a six month timeframe. Class 4 is unknown and is typically given to new Airmen who just arrived on base, but can also mean an Airman may be overdue for a checkup. “Soldiers who fail to exercise good oral hygiene are likely to develop oral disease(s) and risk becoming unfit for duty, which in turn impacts unit readiness,” said Newman Being overdue can cause problems for a service member if they have an issue that needs
to be looked at. “They could end up having something that turns into an emergency and now they’re a Class 3 and we could’ve prevented it months ago by them just coming in,” said U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Amanda Leak, 633rd MDG NCO in charge of Records and Reception. Although the clinics have systems and people who are able to track which Airmen are due for exams or treatments, it’s ultimately the service members’ responsibility to stay current on any appointments. Not staying current can have a negative effect on a unit if their member ends up needing emergency care because of negligence or can’t perform their job. Some symptoms or diagnoses need medications that can deter members from doing their job. For example, if a security
Tools are placed on a tray to prepare for a dental exam at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia., Jan. 30, 2018. Classification 3 teeth means that a member can’t deploy and affects unit readiness.
forces member needs to be put on a narcotic because of an issue that could have been prevented, they aren’t able to operate any of their weapons. For more information on how to keep up good dental health, call the Langley Dental Clinic at 225-7630, option 1 then 2 or Fort Eustis at the
hospital dental clinic 757-314-7925 or Tignor Dental Clinic 757-3148015. Service members can check their dental status on the Air Force portal in the IMR/ASIMS button.
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TRADOC top two reflect on leading the ‘architect of the Army’ By Michael Vernon Voss
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U.S. Army Gen. David G. Perkins, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command commanding general, will pass the TRADOC colors to Gen. Stephen J. Townsend March 2 marking the completion of Perkins’ nearly fouryear assignment leading the Army’s major training command. In a separate ceremony on March 1, TRADOC deputy commander Lt. Gen. Sean B. MacFarland will also bid farewell as he retires after 37 years of Army service. Following Perkins’ retirement March 9, TRADOC and the Army will have lost a combined 75 years of experience between the two leaders. Perkins took command of the storied organization March 14, 2014, and since that time has led the charge for Solider and civilian employee development, edu-
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months, both generals and their staffs have advocated for better officer, civilian and noncommissioned officer training and education. MacFarland has been known to explain the United States was built on the shoulders of the Soldiers of the Army, and that Soldiers are crucial to the survival of the nation. While their departures from TRADOC will be challenging, both are confident the Army is in a great place for the future. “As I near the end of my career, it is evident to me that our country and our Army is in good hands because of the professionalism, education and commitment of our Soldiers,” MacFarland said. The TRADOC Change of Command ceremony between Gen. David G. Perkins and Gen. Stephen J. Townsend will be held at 10 a.m. in the Jacob’s Theater. The ceremony will be livestreamed at the TRADOC website, www.tradoc.army.mil
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian Ivey, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, performs a pre-flight inspection of an F-22A Raptor at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 14, 2018. Pre-flight inspections are performed by crew chiefs to ensure there is no existing damage from previous flights.
THE OF MAINTAINING F-22S By Senior Airman Derek Seifert
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
In the dark, early hours of the morning, U.S. Air Force Airmen pull themselves out of bed and get ready for another 12-hour shift on the ightline here where keeping the F-22A Raptors mission ready is a 365 days a year 24/7 job for the crew chiefs of the 1st Fighter Wing. When U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian Ivey, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, shows up to his unit for roll call, he receives the aircraft he will be responsible for and grabs his
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toolbox and all necessary equipment then heads out to his assigned jet. “A day-to-day task being on a yer is coming into work 20 minutes early. For the most part, they try to put you on the same aircraft but barring the ying schedule and manning issues (could be tasked to a different aircraft),” said Ivey. “You’ll get out to the airplane and do a walk around inspection, make sure all the safety equipment gets removed and then hook up the communication equipment then wait for the pilot to get there.” Upon arrival of the pilot, Ivey performs another walk round and communications check before take-off. As
the crew chief’s assigned aircraft takes off, they are now responsible for preparing for the landing and handling any issues that may arise while in ight. “My job now that the aircraft has landed is to inspect the general condition, make sure servicing is ne and it’s ready to go the next time we need it,” explained U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Preston Reed, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 94th Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, while gathering his tools and checking the communication equipment. For the F-22A Raptor to be capable of ying and completing its mission, crew chiefs play a vital role in ensuring all parts are in working condition and the electronics are up to speed. According to Reed, in 2013 the crew chief career eld lost many experienced seven level personnel like Staff Sgts. and Tech. Sgts. creating a gap that needed to be lled. To overcome these manning issues,
continuous training like Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear familiarization exercises are conducted. Along with exercises, the 1st AMXS also implemented regular training days to prepare for deployment situations. For Ivey, being a dedicated crew chief is one of the most job satisfying careers in the Air Force because of the responsibility and pride that follows that title. “I’m a DCC now so I get my name on top now,” said Ivey. “Having my name at the top, that’s my airplane. I’m in charge of everything that goes on with that airplane. When people need to get jobs done on that airplane they come to me, it’s my bird. It’s a pretty good feeling being able to say that I’m one of 180 something (dedicated crew chiefs for) F-22s in the Air Force and one of those has my name on it, so I take a lot of pride in that.”
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian Ivey, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, checks communication equipment for an F-22A Raptor pilot at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 14, 2018. The crew chief and pilot go through checklist prior to flight to ensure the aircraft is in proper working condition.
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In the dark, early hours of the morning, U.S. Air Force Airmen pull themselves out of bed and get ready for another 12-hour shift on the flightline here where keeping the F-22A Raptors mission ready is a 365 days a year 24/7 job for the crew chiefs of the 1st Fighter Wing.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian Ivey, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, performs a pre-flight inspection of an F-22A Raptor at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Virginia, Feb. 14, 2018. Dedicated crew chiefs are responsible for all work that needs to be accomplished on their assigned aircraft and ensuring the aircraft is ready for flight.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Preston Reed, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 94th Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, guides an F-22A Raptor into its parking spot at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 14, 2017. Reed performs post-flight inspections of the hydraulic systems, landing gears and electrical systems for any damage that needs replaced.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian Ivey, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, prepares a 27th Fighter Squadron pilot for his flight. Crew chiefs are responsible for pre-flight and post-flight inspections of their assigned aircraft.
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alyssa England, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron cardiopulmonary laboratory technician, reads heart electrical activity while Senior Airman Michael Ayala, 633rd MDOS cardiopulmonary laboratory technician, runs on a treadmill. Cardiology patients are evaluated through an attached module that sends activity to a monitor.
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Healthy habits key to heart wellbeing Photo by Wayne Clark
All Spark Tank finalists pose for a photo with members of the panel during the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium, Orlando, Fla., Feb. 22, 2018.
By 2nd Lt. Savanah Sellars
633 AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
There have been less than 60 days in 2018. In those 60 days, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis alone, we’ve flown more than 1,500 stories, had nearly 250,000 people come through the gates, and seen approximately 35,000 patients at the hospital. Those accomplishments are commendable. But it is this fact, the fact that we quantify our success simply by a number of completed repetitions that leads us to prioritizing short-term achievements, which detract from longterm victories. This concept of revolutionary, long-term change and many others were discussed at the 2018 Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium titled, “Innovation: The War Fighter’s Edge.” The two-day conference featured notable military and civilian speakers and panelists, including the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and directors of universities and companies such as Alphabet, Inc. and Lockheed Martin. While these speakers introduced complex ideas that are piercing the fields of artificial intelligence and other cyber technologies, the bottom line of many of their presen-
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It’s time to take risks. It’s time to productively fail.” Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force tations was this: it is time to start looking toward long-term change, using innovation, to produce military excellence. The Honorable Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force, shared this idea in her presentation, “State of the Force.” By drawing comparisons to Hap Arnold and his vision in 1945 of a war that “may be fought by airplanes with no men in them at all,” Secretary Wilson calls the members of the Air Force toward an innovation culture, in which ideas are pursued relentlessly and applied quickly, changing the way we do business. “It’s time to take risks. It’s time to productively fail,” said Wilson. But as with any change, there are always tribulations before triumphs. This sentiment was shared repetitively during the symposium, from the Young Innovators Panel, in which Airmen, who are now CEOs, presidents, and founders of companies, discussed their » See INNOVATION | 12
By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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The human body’s most powerful, hardest working muscle is the heart. Like any other muscle, the heart needs exercise to build strength and relieve extra effort the body may be experiencing from an unhealthy lifestyle. Langley Hospital and McDonald Army Health Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis recognize American Heart Month in February as part of a year-round health observance campaign to empower service members and their families to take control and improve quality of life through a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Bruce Timins, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron cardiologist, said healthy habits, big or small, are key to maintaining a strong heart. “The most significant factor in heart health is obesity,” said Timins. “Most issues our patients have can be boiled down to not adjusting their diet to cater to a declining metabolism that comes naturally with age.” Diet is essential when it comes to improving heart health, and Timins said it begins with education. Once a patient is diagnosed with heart disease related issues,
Cardiopulmonary laboratory technicians routinely use a module equipped with electrocardiogram leads and a sphygmomanometer to evaluate patients’ heart health. The results of the electrocardiogram are used to diagnose various heart conditions.
they are scheduled to speak with a health manager for one-on-one care. “I try to motivate patients to self-manage through personalized health plans,” said Carol Brown, 633rd Medical Group health manager. “We discuss the specifics of their diet and the importance of reading nutritional labels. I also educate them on the various health and diet classes we offer, as well as the exercise programs that are available.” Perhaps the most important tips to take away from American Hearth Month are focused on preventative care. A proactive approach towards maintaining a healthy heart can help to avoid the stress of working to counteract damage that has been done, said Timins. “You can’t do anything about family history, but certainly keeping your weight down and remaining physi-
cally active reduces the probability of heart disease,” said Timins. “A healthy lifestyle modifies risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. These things have actually been proven to work over a period of time.” While service members may focus on reaching shortterm goals, like fitness levels, Timins recommends taking care of one’s heart by focusing on preventative care and long-term goals. “Think of your body as your car,” said Timins. “You have your oil changed every six months. Walking around with high blood pressure is basically like not changing the oil. Parts wear out faster. If you don’t take care of it, it doesn’t last long.” For more information about American Heart Month, visit http://www.heart.org/ HEARTORG.
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Service secretaries: Quality of schools, reciprocity of licenses should be considered in basing decisions By Press Operations A letter signed by all three military service secretaries outlining ways state leadership can better support service members was sent to the National Governors Association Feb. 23, 2018. The letter encouraged state leadership to look at the quality of schools near bases and if reciprocity of professional licenses is available for military families. A copy of the full letter, signed by Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, and Secretary of the Air Force Heather A. Wilson can be found here.
(BEGIN TEXT OF LETTER) Dear Governors Sandoval, Bullock, and members of the National Governors Association, Thank you for your support of our men and women in the military. We are often asked what communities can do to support those who serve. While focus on the mission is always our priority, the factors military families cite most frequently as drawbacks to military service include military dependent’s difficulty assimilating into local school systems following a duty station transfer, the quality of schools available for their children, and
the ability of spouses to obtain jobs and sustain careers. With that in mind, we will encourage leadership to consider the quality of schools near bases and whether reciprocity of professional licenses is available for military families when evaluating future basing or mission alternatives. Military families relocate frequently. The services endeavor to schedule transfers to minimize impact on the academic year, but this is not always possible. As a result, incoming students face difficulties transferring credits between school
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systems, adjusting to varied curriculum, and joining sports teams or clubs after the start of the school year. Exclusion from extra-curricular activities is particularly challenging for our military children, as they are critical to social development and self-esteem. Some school systems recognize this and accommodate military families during transfers. These schools should be commended and emulated. Facilitating military spouses in continuing their work in a new place of residence without delays or extra expense is also important. Spouses in professionally licensed fields such as medical, legal, engineering, education, accounting, or the cosmetic arts face challenges due to delays or cost of transferring licenses to a new state or jurisdiction. Eliminating or mitigating these barriers will improve
By Master Sgt. Matthew Bates DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY
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More than 150 wounded warriors from the Air Force, Army, Great Britain and Australia gathered today to officially open the fifth annual Air Force Trials at Nellis Air Force Base. The Paralympic-style event features wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, archery, shooting, track, field, cycling and swimming competitions, where participants vie for a spot on the Air Force’s Warrior Games team which will compete June 2-9, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Air Force Trials, which run through March U.S. Air Force photo by Corey Parrish 2, are part of an adaptive A member of the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team glides into the and resiliency sports pro5th Annual Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials opening ceremony at the Warrior Fitness Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 23, 2018. The Air Force Wounded Warrior Pro- gram designed to promote gram is a congressionally mandated and federally funded program that provides person- the mental and physical alized care, services and advocacy to wounded, ill or injured recovering service members. well-being of the wound-
11 quality of life for our military families, and ease the stress of transferring duty stations with consideration for long-term career implications. We realize improving schools and changing laws or regulations regarding professional licensure will take time. Over the long term, however, leaders who want to make a difference for the military and our missions will make the most impact if we focus on what matters. Reciprocity on licensure and the quality of education matter. Thank you for your help and attention. We look forward to continuing to work with you and thank you again for your support of our men and women in the military. (END)
ed, ill and injured service members who participate. “We are here for one reason: To support you and help you on the road to recovery,” said Maj. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Air Force Personnel Center commander, during remarks at the ceremony. “Our hope is that you leave here stronger than when you arrived.” The Trials are also a test of the athletes’ resiliency, strength and endurance, according to Col. Mike Davis, vice commander of the 99th Air Base Wing, and Nellis and the surrounding community are excited to host the event. “We are honored for the opportunity to support these warriors,” he said. During the ceremony, the athletes were recognized by service and nation, the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Wings of Blue performed a parachute demonstration, two HH-60 Pave Hawks
from the 66th Rescue Squadron flew a two-ship formation and the Trials torch was lit. This year, the participants are made up of 52 active duty, 12 Air National Guard and Reserve and 55 Air Force veterans. The Trials are part of the Air Force’s Wounded Warrior program, which is a congressionally mandated and federally funded organization administered by AFPC in San Antonio, Texas. The program includes recovery care coordinators, non-medical care managers and other professionals who work with wounded warriors, their families and caregivers to guide them through various day-today challenges. For more news and information, go to www.woundedwarrior.af.mil or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook. com/airforcewoundedwarrior.
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setbacks and struggles AfricanAmerican service members CONTINUED FROM 4 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Smedley aids in planning events for the Veterans Affairs Committee and organizes functions for the Youth and College Division. Additionally, he is the first and only African-American male to serve on the College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Advisory Council for the University of North Alabama. Fort Eustis ceremony’s guest speaker, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Edward W. Gantt, served not only in the U.S. Navy, but also as a Soldier at Fort Eustis. Gantt spoke on how attitude and determination can forge a path to success. “It is not always going to be easy and many times it is not going to go your way the first time,” said Gantt. “Find out why it didn’t work out and if there is anything you can do about it. Get stronger and come back next time better prepared, better equipped and know in your mind
that you are not going to give up on it.” The guest speakers both received an award of appreciation for their service and speaking at the ceremonies. The Newport News Woodside High School Step dance team performed a routine of handclaps and foot stomps using their bodies as instruments to produce rhythms and sounds. The Warwick High School Drama Club performed a short skit about the 1960’s Freedom Riders. Students from Dozier Middle School dressed as African-American Medal of Honor recipients to highlight each recipient’s military career and achievements. A total of 89 African-American service members have received the U.S. highest and most prestigious decoration of valor. While the theme of “African-Americans in Times of War” may just be this year, JBLE will continue to honor the sacrifices and struggles African-American service members have overcome throughout our history.
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1 FW conducts Chemical Attack Survival Familiarization exercise By Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer
U.S. Air Force Airmen inspect each other after putting on missionoriented protective posture gear at Joint Base Langley- Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 26, 2018. The exercise provided 1st Fighter Wing Airmen training in order to survive in the event of a chemical attack.
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Chemical Attack Survival Familiarization exercise on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 26, 2018. The exercise provided 1st Fighter Wing Airmen training in order to survive in the event of a chemical attack.
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CONTINUED FROM 10 sometimes complicated paths to success, to the keynote speaker, Dr. Jeff DeGraff, a professor at the University of Michigan, who presented the idea of happy persistence. Happy persistence is necessary, not only because change breeds adversity, but because true innovation causes disruption among organizations. While innovation is making new things better, disruption is making old things obsolete, said Mr. Peter Wicher, director of strategic relations, Singularity University. We need to stop thinking about becoming 10 percent better, but rather 10 times better. Growth is exponential, not linear. Nearly all the presentations and panels during the AFA Symposium,
whether pertaining to intellectual growth, innovation, long-term change, disruption, rapid capability, or transformation, led to one conclusion – we, as an Air Force, are preparing for a future in which we may face a near peer adversary. “While we’re not up against any Goliath’s today,” said Gen. David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force. “We need to start thinking and acting more like David. Like a competitor in the ring who doesn’t assume overmatch. It’s time to get edgier and hungry. It’s time to think big, start small, and scale fast.” As stated in the 2018 National Defense Strategy, “America has no preordained right to victory on the battlefield.” The 2018 AFA Air Warfare Symposium made it clear that the time is now –
the time to not only to complete the task at hand, but to look to the future, to think big, exponential, disruptive thoughts, rapidly integrate those ideas at all levels, and support the development of a culture in which your subordinates feel empowered to do the same. “For over a decade, we have privileged the present at the expense of investing in the future,” said Wilson. “Sharpening our competitive edge in this new age will require creative approaches, innovation, resources and execution at the speed of relevance. It’s time to get after it. Don’t wait for us.” Editor’s Note: 2nd Lt. Savanah Sellars is a Public Affairs Officer at Joint Base LangleyEustis. She was one of four 633d Air Base Wing Airmen selected by Col. Sean Tyler and Chief Master Sgt. Kennon Arnold to attend the 2018 AFA Air Warfare Symposium. This article is a commentary of what she learned at the symposium.
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Sharpening our competitive edge in this new age will require creative approaches, innovation, resources and execution at the speed of relevance. It’s time to get after it. Don’t wait for us.” Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force
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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com Range or Training area. Range schedule until March 9:
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The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Force Support Squadron will host the first-ever live mixed martial arts event 6 p.m., March 3, 2018, at the Shellbank Fitness Center, 36 Sweeney Blvd., Hampton, Va. 24 fighters from the East Pharmacist Cough and Cold Clinic The Langley Hospital will provide a Pharmacist Cough Coast, including Muay Thai kickboxers Alistair Patterson and Cold Clinic starting Feb. 12, 2018. Patients who canand Tony “Hardbody Militia” White Moye, will face off. not get an appointment with their provider right away and Tickets range from 10 to 35 dollars and can be bought at do not want to wait at the ER can check in at the Family www.eventbrite.com. Health front desk to be seen by a clinical pharmacist on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. Ryan and Friends and 1 to 3 p.m. Service is available to all active duty and The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Force Support Squadron Department of Defense beneficiaries 18 to 70 years of will host Comedian/Ventriloquist “Ryan and Friends” at age who are enrolled to Langley Hospital. Patients who 6:30 p.m., March 7, 2018, at the Fort Eustis Wylie Theare on flying status or Personal Reliability Program, are ater. Seating is limited, RSVP at (757) 878-3717 or visit immunocompromised or have symptoms over 10 days jbleforcesupport.com. cannot be seen at the Cough and Cold clinic. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Ashely Dixson at 764-8995.
King Street and Armistead Gates under construction 2018 Late Urban Archery Deer Season The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will renovate the guard houses at the King Street and Armistead Gates. The construction will be phased to minimize traffic impact. The first phase of construction will affect two of the four inbound lanes and one of the two outbound lanes at the Armistead gate. This phase will also affect one inbound and one outbound lane of the King Street gate. Phase one of construction will last up to 60 days and begin on Nov. 27, 2017, at 9 a.m. Phase two of construction will last up to 57 days and is expected to begin Jan. 26, 2018, at 9 a.m. Phase two will affect the remaining two inbound lanes and one outbound lane at the Armistead gate, and the remaining inbound and outbound lane at the King Street gate. For more information, call 764-7766.
JBLE traffic update
The overhead traffic light at Lee Rd and Sweeney Blvd heading outbound is still out and has been temporarily replaced with a traffic light to the right side of the intersection. JBLE motorists should remain aware of the temporary placement of the traffic light, expected to be in place in approximately 12-14 weeks.
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
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6) Social Security benefits 7) Miscellaneous income 8) Form 1098-E for student loan interest 9) Form 1098 for home mortgage interest 10) Charitable donations 11) Medical and dental expenses 12) Real estate taxes For more information or to make an appointment, call the Langley tax center at 757-367-9195.
ALTERNATIVE VITA PROGRAMS
Bethel AME Baptist Church located at 94 West Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA 23669; Open to general public: (AD, R, D) Christopher Newport University, Luter School of Business, located at 1 University Place, Newport News, VA 23606; Open to general public: (AD, R, D); American Legion Denbigh Post 3 located at 368 American Legion Drive, Newport News, VA 23608; Open to general public: (AD, R, D); Caters to ages 60+/retirees and their dependents, but open to the general public – AARP Prep Site (AARP sends tax prep volunteers to site who have been trained) James City County Library located at 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188; Open to general public: (AD, R, D) Caters to ages 60+/retirees and their dependents, but open to the general public – AARP Prep Site (AARP sends tax prep volunteers to site who have been trained) West Hampton Community Center located at 1638 Briarfield Rd., Hampton, VA 23661; Open to general public; (AD, R, D) United Way of the Virginia Peninsula located at 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 400, Newport News, VA 23606; Open to general public; (AD, R, D); limited to clients receiving $55,000 or less annual income *AD=Active Duty, R=Retiree, D=Dependent
The Fort Eustis Late Urban Archery Deer season will run Jan. 29, 2018 through Mar. 24, 2018 and will be operated from building 1409. Participants must have purchased a 2017 Fort Eustis Hunting Permit prior to Jan. 6, 2018, and passed the Fort Eustis Recreational Hunting Program Archery Qualification within two years, or pass a qualification test administered by the 733rd CED Natural Resource Staff. Participants must also purchase a 2018 Late Urban Archery Deer Hunting Permit at a cost of $20, and may do so the day of any hunt. For more in- Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center Open formation please contact James Dolan at james.d.dolan. The Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center will operate from civ@mail.mil or 757-878-4152. Jan. 29 to April 20, 2018, at Building 2733 on Madison Avenue. Tax filing preparation, electronic filing capability, and general tax advice will be available to eligible clients. Tax Center 2018 The Tax Center at 450 Weyland Road, Langley AFB, For more information, contact the Fort Eustis legal office VA, will have very limited services and very few appoint- at 757-878-2478/2343. ments available for volunteers to prepare tax returns. Therefore, clients should take advantage of alternative Chapel Annex under renovation VITA sites in the area as well as Military OneSource as a From January to June 2018, the Langley Chapel Ando-it-yourself resource for your tax preparation. Military nex Auditorium, kitchen and classroom four will undergo OneSource provides service members and their depen- renovation and are unavailable for the duration. For more dents with access to free and secure online tax prepara- information, contact the Chapel at 764-7847. tion and filing. Military OneSource suggests that before starting on your tax return, gather all necessary tax docu- Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA gate) ments and additional information such as the following: changes 1) Social Security numbers and dates of birth for you, Security Forces personnel will no longer man the Duyour spouse and dependents rand Entry Control Facility (NASA Gate). Personnel will 2) Child care, education and adoption costs still have their credentials checked by guards at the main 3) W-2 forms for all employers for you and your spouse NASA gate, however, their credentials will not be checked 4) Investment income forms 5) Alimony information » See JBLE | 14
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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com 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.
information, contact the Chapel at 764-7847.
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.
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.
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.
Worship hours for Catholic and Protestant services Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace Air Force Reserve Technician recruiting Bethel Chapel: Chase informational sessions If you are looking to join the Air Force Reserve or to fill 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
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.
Manpower shortage impacts 633rd Medical Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages Group services reading Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club 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 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
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.
Do you want to improve your public speaking and communication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit www.district66.org or call 878-3124 or 878-2204.
Transportation Museum change to hours of operation
The United States Army Transportation Museum on Fort Eustis hours of operation has changed. The previous hours of Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., has changed to Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 Company Grade Officer Council welcomes of privately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing members in this area is illegal and dangerous. For more informaThe Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 tion, contact Combat Arms at 764-4785 or 574-4785. p.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company Grade Social Media policies Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. Army offiAll JBLE associated social media pages must be apcer on the council board. Join the council for professional proved and coordinated through the 633rd Air Base Wing development, social events and fun. For more informa- Public Affairs Office. Pages not set up with this office will tion, call 764-9954. be reported as false and may face termination.
If you currently manage a JBLE page that was not approved by the Public Affairs office, please gain compliThe Langley Base Chapel will host a Family Meal Night ance by coordinating with your unit commander and conJoin the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 every Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at Bethel Chapel. tacting the PA office at 764-5701. p.m., in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference The event will include free food and fellowship. For more
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