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July 6, 2018 U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Richard Penny, Ashley Staley and Adam Bradshaw sit on a rock bank on Fort Monroe Beach, Virginia, June 28, 2018, where they had saved a young girl from drowning earlier that year. Penny, Staley and Bradshaw rescued the girl from drowning near the rock bank on May 13, 2018 and received the Hampton, Virginia, Citizen Lifesaving certificate June 7, 2018. Penny works as the 633rd Air Base Wing Inspector General management internal control toolset administrator and special access program manager.
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JBLE Airman helps save drowning girl By Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
A child was drowning at Fort Monroe Beach, Virginia, May 13, 2018. When medical services arrived, they found a young girl that had been rescued from the water and was in her mother’s arms. The nine-year-old had gone swimming, when the current took her into deeper waters where she could no longer stand and was getting closer to the rocks. “My friend got up and said ‘that little girl is in the water,’” said U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Richard Penny, 633rd Air Base Wing Inspector General management internal control toolset administrator and special access program manager. “My back was towards the water so I couldn’t see what was going on, but she took off sprinting so I just started sprinting with her.” It was at that moment that Penny, along with friends Ashley Staley and Adam Bradshaw, sprang into action. At first, Penny and his friends couldn’t locate the girl. He remembers getting to the top of the rocks and seeing her still conscience, floating in the water. “Then we heard her mom come sprinting and shouting, ‘help my
daughter, she can’t swim, and I can’t either,’” Penny said. Penny and Staley started climbing down the sharp-slippery rocks until they reached what they thought was shallow water. “We weren’t expecting for the water to be so deep that close to the rocks, but it was over our heads,” Penny said. He said, this was the first time he remembers being afraid for himself — even after four deployments. “I don’t know if I ever would have done that if I wasn’t in the military,” Penny said. “The way the Air Force molds you into being a leader, the mentality and mindset given in the military, helped me through that.” Soon after, Bradshaw arrived after swimming around the rocks in search for the girl and helped bring her back to the edge of the rocks. “At this point, the water was just beating us against the rocks,” Penny said. “The water was just crazy. It was really, really rough that day.” After getting the little girl and Staley out of the water, Penny and Bradshaw were met by friends that had remained on shore to help them out of the water. In the aftermath of the rescue, beach marker signs have been installed to help emergency responders locate incidents on the beach quicker. The brown signs with reflective numbers
will assist 911 callers to accurately identify the area, when an incident occurs, to responding units. Penny, Staley and Bradshaw earned a Citizen Lifesaving certificate June 7, 2018, and will receive a medal at a later date by the Hampton, Virginia, Division of Fire and Rescue. “I never thought there would be a day that I would almost be giving up my life for someone,” Penny said. “But I don’t take it back, and I’m so thankful that on Mother’s Day, that mom got to take her little girl home.”
“The way the Air Force molds you into being a leader, the mentality and mindset given in the military, helped me through that.” — U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Richard Penny 633rd Air Base Wing Inspector General management internal control toolset administrator and special access program manager
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733rd MSG welcomes new commander
From left, U.S. Army Cols. Jennifer S. Walkawicz,733rd Mission Support Group incoming commander, and Ralph L. Clayton, 733rd MSG outgoing commander, share a laugh during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., June 29, 2018. Walkawicz assumed command from Clayton before an audience of U.S. Army Soldiers, U.S. Air Force Airmen and civilians. U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Tristan Biese
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633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
U.S. Army Soldiers, U.S. Air Force Airmen and civilians from the 733rd Mission Support Group welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, June 29, 2018. U.S. Army Col. Jennifer S. Walkawicz assumed command of the group, which is comprised of two squadrons and one division with more than 550 members who provide support to service members, their families and the overall mission of JBLE. Prior to assuming command, Walkawicz served as the senior military assistant to the Secretary of the Army. U.S. Air Force Col. Sean Tyler, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, welcomed Walkawicz to her new command. “With her planning and, combat expertise and experience, Jenn brings a wealth of knowledge that will help us support and enhance mission partner readiness,” said Tyler. “Jenn, my guidance to you is simple: Do what you have done consistently throughout your career—lead. Our full air base wing team is in support of you to ensure we deliver stellar installation mission support to all our partners on Fort Eustis.” Walkawicz addressed the group upon assuming command following the passing of the unit colors. “I’m deeply honored and incredibly humbled to be
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U.S. Army Col. Jennifer S. Walkawicz, 733rd Mission Support Group incoming commander, speaks during the 733rd MSG change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., June 29, 2018. Prior to assuming command, Walkawicz served as the senior military assistant to the Secretary of the Army.
standing in front of you as the commander of the 733rd Mission Support Group,” said Walkawicz. “Thank you for welcoming me to your family. From everything I’ve observed over the last few weeks, from everything I’ve heard here, I’m so fortunate to be inheriting such a phenomenal command. I’m incredibly excited for the opportunity to serve as commander of the 733rd, and I’m ready to work alongside each and every one of you to continue on that tradition of excellence.” During the ceremony, U.S. Army Col. Ralph L. Clayton welcomed Walkawicz and expressed thanks to the unit for supporting him during his command. “Col. Walkawicz, welcome aboard this adventure— it will truly be a great adventure for you. You have a tremendous crew working for you, and this will be an enjoyable command—best of luck,” he said. “To the 733rd MSG team, thank you for teaching me how to be a city manager, and thank you for your patience, professionalism, candor, diligence, attention to detail, keeping me out of trouble with sage advice, and the ability to ‘get to yes’ through stellar service to our service members, civilians and families on Eustis and Langley. Thank you for the opportunity to serve for this part of the journey. I look forward to the future and when our paths cross again.” Clayton will continue his career at the U.S. Army Installation Management Command Training Directorate at Fort Eustis. IMCOM integrates and delivers base support to enable readiness for a globally-responsive Army.
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MCAHC launches pediatric TeleHealth pilot program By Andrew J. Brown Jr.
MCDONALD ARMY HEALTH CENTER JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
The McDonald Army Health Center Pediatric Clinic has developed a TeleHealth pilot program to test the concepts of virtual healthcare with beneďŹ ciaries who would generally require face-to-face encounters with their child’s provider. TeleHealth revolves around the core concept of connecting people with health care providers to enhance readiness, access to care, patient safety, quality and the overall patient experience. “Telehealth is a way to leverage technology such as computers and or video teleconference equipment to connect with your child’s provider from your primary care facility,â€? said Dr. Ronald Mack, MCAHC chief of pediatrics. “Using these services can save time and money by allowing your child’s visit to be in the comfort of their home, eliminating excess travel. Telehealth allows us to utilize expertise from all over the Army to
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information on the inclusion and exclusion criteria as well as how to make an appointment,â€? said Jacquelyn Brown, TeleHealth coordinator. Like all other innovative pilot programs, this one is not without growing pains, but the future is bright for TeleHealth at MCAHC, said Brown. “The main obstacle is with working out the process. We started with an idea of what it would take to make the program successful,â€? Brown said. “That goal is the same, but the details on how that looks have changed. We have streamlined the process to make it easier on the parent for enrollment, as well as on the staff.â€? The data collected from this pilot program will eventually help spread the capability of TeleHealth throughout the health center, giving all beneďŹ ciaries the opportunity and convenience of video visits with their provider on smartphones, tablets and home computers. Signs and symptoms will be checked in the convenience of patients’ homes, which will create a signiďŹ cant time and cost savings as well as improve the overall patient experience. “We see the program growing by leaps and bounds here at McDonald and within the Military Health System in Hampton Roads. This is the future of military medicine,â€? Brown said. BeneďŹ ciaries interested in the pilot program can contact the MCAHC Pediatric Clinic at (757) 314-7500, extension 42172, or (757) 314-7500, extension 42098.
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Innovation is a subject you might hear about a lot in today’s Air Force. Often, discussions about innovation get a bit complicated. So, the 363d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing has found a way to simplify unleashing the wing’s most important resource, Airmen, and their great ideas. “I’m excited to announce that we at the 363rd have begun conducting an experiment to see if we can ďŹ gure out a way to provide every Airmen an opportunity to share their great ideas,â€? said U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Rice, commander, 363d ISRW. “We asked our Airmen to submit their ideas, big or small. Then, Airmen had the opportunity to pitch their great ideas to a board comprised of the wing’s senior leaders,â€? he said. “This board, Launching Ideas and Opportunities Now, or LION Board, is every 363rd ISRW Airman’s opportunity to gain wing commander resources and sponsorship for their idea.â€? “The Airmen of the 363rd ISRW are problem-solvers by nature and dynamically explore ways to make things better each day,â€? said Chief Master Sergeant Stefan Blazier, command chief, 363d ISRW. “Our goal is to remove barriers that stand between our Airmen and excellence. The ideas submitted for this initial LION Board represent the ďŹ rst sparks of a powerful cultural shift in which we give our people — who represent our most valuable resource — an elevated platform to be heard and have access to support their aggressive pursuit of what’s possible.â€? There were 12 ideas submitted for the board’s initial gathering. Of those 12, three, Innovation Crowdsourcing, ClassiďŹ ed Research Optimization Search Engine, and Post-partum Fitness, were pitched to the June board. Innovation is a living process with multiple paths forward, Rice said. While only three ideators pitched ideas to the June LION Board, several other submissions
have been vectored through alternative paths for maturation and exploration. “Airmen were notiďŹ ed if their idea was selected for presentation to the LION board, and those not selected were provided direct feedback and, in some cases, the ideas were acted on,â€? said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tammy Coleman, LION Board facilitator. “In every case, an issue champion at the wing level or below was assigned to each submission in order to nurture ideas that need further development.â€? For the Airmen and teams presenting to the LION Board, each presentation was limited to 10 minutes, and there was a question and answer period following the presentation. Pitches were to include at least a problem statement; a hypothesis or a summary of the approach to address the problem; the list of team members and any key partnerships needed to execute the initiative or experiment; what the Airman or team may have already learned; their 90-day plan for the way ahead; and what they needed from leadership, such as, money, commander advocacy, space to experiment, and so forth. “At the heart of innovation are the ideas, passions and views of our people to make things better,â€? Rice said. “We will create opportunities for anyone within the wing, regardless of grade/rank, specialty, location or position, to express their thoughts on what might be possible to improve, what we do and how we do it. “To maximize the success of these efforts, we will rapidly connect the diversity and intellect of our people to decision makers so resources, support and advocacy make progress on initiatives and projects for the wing’s Airmen and mission areas,â€? he said. “We will foster an environment of experimentation, iteration and adaptation that will allow us to learn from failure while bounding associated risks.â€? The 363d ISRW plans to continue building on its Airmen’s ideas and innovations by holding LION Boards on a monthly basis.
“Our goal is to remove barriers that stand between our Airmen and excellence. The ideas submitted for this initial LION Board represent the ďŹ rst sparks of a powerful cultural shift in which we give our people — who represent our most valuable resource — an elevated platform to be heard and have access to support their aggressive pursuit of what’s possible.â€? — U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Rice Commander, 363d ISRW
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JBLE exemplifies CMSAF initiatives By Senior Airman Tristan Biese
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
The U.S. Air Force Airmen here are at the forefront of implementing Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright’s three initiatives – resiliency, leadership and training.
Resiliency
As the global environment rapidly changes and the world becomes increasingly unpredictable, Airmen must be prepared to cope with stress, change, limited resources and an increased operations tempo. The Airmen of the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing manage these obstacles by embedding an Airman Resilience Team in their unit. The ART provides 24 hour medical, chaplain, mental support and even a therapy dog named Sam for the 480th ISRW Airmen. “I think it’s an amazing opportunity to get ahead of some of the resiliency challenges that we all have and certainly some that are germane to our intel professionals,” Wright said. “I really do believe that this is a path nder program to the way that we conduct resiliency and get out the resiliency issues in the Air Force.”
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Sgt. Theodore Winnen, 1st Maintenance Squadron armament ight chief. MARS is a site that was developed to give Joint Base Langley-Eustis resource advisors a convenient means to locate and relocate supplies between units. “When it comes to innovation, I think we have to understand that failing forward is a novel concept,” Wright said. “Our Airmen won’t always get it right, we just need to give them the time, the resources and the space. They have the energy and they have the insights, we just need to be willing to allow them to make mistakes sometimes and move forward.”
Training
Airmen in today’s Air Force must have a relevant and effective training infrastructure that prepares them for operations against a wide variety of potential adversaries under any condition. Whether its Airmen taking on late
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Leadership
When it comes to developing effective enlisted leaders, talent management is key. It is a mission critical process that ensures units have the right leaders in place to meet the current and future mission requirements. The leaders and NCOs at JBLE provide their Airmen the opportunities to use their knowledge, creativity and skills to be innovative. These innovations span from making their unit’s job easier to saving the U.S. Air Force money. An example of this is the Materiel Acquisition and Relocation System program that was developed by Master
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night college classes to increase their knowledge or the total force integrated Airmen of the1st and 192nd Fighter Wings training for their day-to-day operations. The Service members of JBLE are always looking for ways to further their career and better themselves. “When we ght, nobody is concerned about who’s a guardsmen, who’s a reservist or who’s active duty and so that’s the way we should train,” Wright said. “That’s the best use of resources in to-
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day’s environment. It makes perfect sense. When we go forward we will be operating together. Then we should train together and there’s no better place to do it than right here in the 1st and 192nd Fighter Wings.” The Airmen here were given the opportunity to show Wright just how they implement resiliency, leadership and training throughout their duties. These duties ranged from the inner workings of the intel squadrons to the aircraft
maintainers of the 1st Fighter Wing. “I was thoroughly impressed with all the [Airmen at JBLE]; so many interesting things are happening here on a daily basis,” Wright said. “I feel like there’s great leadership all across each one of the wings. The Airmen were all excited, motivated and wicked smart. This has been a great visit and I just want to tell all the Airmen here thank you for your service to our Air Force, our joint force and our nation.”
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[1] Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright talks with Airmen of the 633rd Security Forces Squadron during his visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 29, 2018. Wright toured JBLE for two days seeing the day-to-day operations of the different wings and units here. [2] Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright gets tased during his visit. [3] Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright talks with Airmen of the 633rd Medical Group during his visit. [4] Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright signs a copy of the Peninsula Warrior. [5] Air Combat Command and 1st Fighter Wing senior leaders introduce outstanding Airmen from their unit to Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright during his visit. [6] Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright takes a selfie with Airmen in in the 440th Supply Chain Operations Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. At the end of his tour Wright held an all call for the Airmen of JBLE where he discussed his priorities of resilience, leadership and training. [7] Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright stands next to an F-22 Raptor engine during his visit. [8] Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright complements the Airmen of the 633rd Security Forces Squadron for their performance during his visit.
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A peek behind the curtain: The first step of PTSD care By Shireen Bedi
AIR FORCE SURGEON GENERAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS FALLS CHURCH, VA. (AFNS)
Perhaps the most difficult part of seeking help for post-traumatic stress disorder is making that first appointment, since Airmen are often unsure of what to expect. Not knowing what to expect from mental health providers can get in the way of effective PTSD treatment. Lt. Col. Joel Foster, the Air Force Mental Health Policy chief, stresses the importance of Airmen knowing the process of an initial meeting, which can help dispel myths surrounding PTSD treatment and alleviate concerns. “The first thing patients should understand is that mental health providers strive to meet the patient where they are,” said Foster. “This all starts by creating a good relationship with the patient.” In the initial meeting, the provider aims to establish a genuine connection with the patient. With the goal of building a trusting relationship, providers seek transparency about what they are doing and what they want to accomplish. “I talk about everything from what I am writing down, what I don’t write down, where that record goes and who has access to it,” said Foster. “I want to be open with what I am doing so the patient is aware and is also able to trust me.” Informed consent is a central part of this process. With informed consent, patients make
their own decision on what approach will work best. According to Foster, this allows patients to go into therapy with eyes wide open, knowing how a particular approach will affect their lives. Therapy effectiveness also hinges on the quality of the relationship between patient and provider through genuine and authentic interaction. This type of relationship also supports a trusting alliance. “If you see your mental health provider as someone you can trust and see him or her as someone who is emotionally engaging, then you are more likely to listen and understand his or her recommendations,” said Foster. These efforts contribute to a collaborative relationship designed to provide the help patients need. “I will talk with patients about their goals and what they want to accomplish,” said Foster. “In turn, I discuss various psychotherapy techniques or approaches that may be effective and talk about the pros, cons and potential risks associated with each approach.” The first visit will often give patients a more objective understanding of their situation. “As a mental health provider, I want to get to know what they are struggling with so I can give them objective feed-
“Taking that first step to seek help can be the toughest step, but Airmen should know that it is not nearly as difficult as they think it is going to be.” — Lt. Col. Joel Foster Air Force Mental Health Policy chief
back that is genuine and legitimate,” said Foster. “Hearing objective feedback can be powerful, enabling patients to believe things about themselves they may not have believed before.” Providers understand therapy can be challenging, especially when disclosing personal and traumatic topics. As Foster explains, any long-term goal, such as getting treatment for PTSD, will have steps along the way that may not be enjoyable at the time. “Taking that first step to seek help can be the toughest step, but Airmen should know that it is not nearly as difficult as they think it is going to be,” said Foster.
“I have had patients tell me they have been putting off seeking treatment for years because they initially thought it would be a difficult process. Almost every patient, after we have done two or three sessions, says that it was easier than they had originally thought.” The Air Force is always working to make access to PTSD treatment easier for Airmen. Not only does every base have a mental health clinic, but Airmen also have access to the Behavioral Health Optimization Program, or BHOP, through their primary care clinic. As Capt. Jordan Fields, an Air Force clinical psychologist at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, explains, having behavioral health specialists embedded into the primary care clinic makes it easier for patients to get the appropriate care they need. “If symptoms are not easily managed within BHOP, patients are referred to a mental health clinic where they can receive effective PTSD treatment,” said Fields. “Whether a patient is referred to a mental health clinic or not, providers are focused on getting all Airmen healthy and fit to fight.”
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20th EBS aid in rescue off coast of Guam By TSgt. Jake M. Barreiro 36TH WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM (AFNS)
The B-52 is world-famous for its long-range capabilities, but during a routine flight near Guam June 25, 2018, crew members with the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and deployed to Andersen AFB, were tasked with a unique situation: to use their aircraft’s versatility in the search and rescue of a lost local vessel with six passengers onboard. It was approximately 11 a.m. and Capt. Sean Simpson, 20th EBS aircraft commander, and his crew were airborne over Guam. At this time the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Rescue Coordination Center made a call to the 20th EBS at Andersen AFB requesting assistance locating a historic Pacific Island style canoe that had been missing since June 19. The canoe’s sailors were supposed to make a oneday journey from Piagailoe Atoll with minimal provi-
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sions. But after they went missing for six days, their families contacted the Coast Guard for help. The information was relayed to the crews of the already airborne B-52s. At first, they were surprised. “This was a unique situation for us,” said Simpson. “It’s not every day the B-52 gets called for a search and rescue.” Operating under the knowledge that the vessel could be anywhere within a 275 x 230 nautical mile radius southeast of Guam, the crew knew the mission wouldn’t be easy. Even finding a familiar or large missing vessel is a tricky task, and Simpson and his crew didn’t know what this historically-styled canoe looked like. “We’d never heard of this kind of vessel before,” said Simpson. “We knew this was going to be a challenge.” However, aid came in the form of a popular culture reference. The canoe just so happened to resemble one helmed by a famous Disney princess. “We asked for more details about the vessel, and the dispatcher told us ‘it’s just like the boat from Moana’.” The reference sailed by Simpson, who’d never seen the film, but it gave the rest of the crew a clear idea of what to look for. For more than three hours, the crews scoured the ocean for the wayward vessel. At approximately 2:45 p.m., the crew in Raider 11 spotted a small wooden canoe with a white sail and six passengers on board. Somehow, in all that swath of ocean, they had found
the small wooden boat. “We spotted this vessel from about 19,000 feet,” said 1st Lt. Jordan Allen, 20th EBS crew member. “It’s really a small miracle that we were able to see it because there were quite a bit of clouds.” The B-52 crew members were able to give the Coast Guard the coordinates, who then contacted a nearby civilian ship to voluntarily assist in the recovery. The local islanders were traveling in a vessel important to their culture and heritage. They didn’t want to leave the canoe, but gratefully accepted food, water, and directions back to land. The mission was successful. “We were so excited to be able to help,” said Jordan. “This is a highlight of our tour here. It shows the spirit of teamwork we all have. Not just the aircrew, but the Coast Guard and everyone else who was able to help.” This successful search and rescue mission sits as a capstone on the 20th EBS’s deployment, speaking to the spirit of service the squadron has brought to and kept with them in Guam. “I couldn’t be more proud of everyone here for their efforts,” said Lt. Col. Jarred Prier, 20th EBS director of operations. “Search and rescue isn’t something people typically think of when they talk about the B-52, but our training and adaptability really paid off. Being a part of this successful search and rescue operation speaks to the diversity of our skillset and shows our importance here in the Pacific.”
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kashima versus Stewart. Ticket information can be found at www.JBLE.af.mil/FortEustis100Years. The free Open House will be at 11a.m., July 28, 2018, at Murphey Field. The events include a performance by the Black Daggers Parachute Demonstration Team, carnival rides, bounce house, face painting, tattoos, a petting zoo, mechanical bull, corn hole, laser tag, food trucks, EVENTS INFO: post tours, music entertainment and more. jble.af.mil/forteustis100years The concert will be hosted by MTV’s Diggity Dave at 6 p.m., July 28, 2018, at Murphy Field. The “Paying it Forward!” concert will feature American Idol participant, 2017 Langley AFB Annual Water Quality Report Daughtry. Ticket information can be found at www.JBLE. Bioenvironmental Engineering (BE) has generated the af.mil/FortEustis100Years. 2017 Langley AFB Annual Water Quality Report. This report was generated by 633rd AMDS Bioenvironmental Bone Marrow Recruitment Drive Engineering and approved by the Virginia Department of Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host a bone marrow reHealth, Office of Drinking Water in accordance with Code cruitment drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 30-31, 2018, at of Federal Regulations Title 40, Virginia Administrative the Fort Eustis Reserve Center, bldg. 1034 at 1034 24th Code for Waterworks Regulations Title 12, Chapter 590, St. All DoD Id card holders, between the ages of 18 and and Air Force Instruction (AFI) 48-144, 21 October 2014, 60 who are in general good health, are eligible. For more Drinking Water Surveillance Program. information, call (757) 225-3926 or (757) 764-0690. The report can be found at http://www.jble.af.mil/Units/ Air-Force/Langley-Environmental/ under the sub-head of School Physical Days environmental assessments. The 633rd Medical Group will host school physical days from 7:40 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., August 8 and 22, 2018, at Fishing at Browns Lake the Pediatric and Family Health Clinic at the U.S. Air Force Catch and release fishing is allowed at Brown’s Lake on Langley Hospital. Every year, the 633rd MDG hosts two Fort Eustis, but only from the pier. Patrons are not permitdedicated school physical days during the summer to ted to launch boats or kayaks off the shorelines to fish on help ensure enrolled pediatric patients are able to obtain the lake, as doing so would cause disturbance of the lake required exams for Virginia school enrollment and sports sediment. The primary Land Use Control on the site is no participation. To book an appointment, call 1-866-645disturbance of the lake sediment. For additional informa4584. tion, call (757) 826-7379.
Home buying and selling seminar
The Fort Eustis Housing Services Office will sponsor a free home buying and selling seminar at 5 to 7 p.m., July 10, 2018, at the Soldier Support Center, building 650, room 106, 650 Monroe Ave. The seminar is intended to provide information from industry experts to potential home buyers and sellers. Representatives at the seminar will include a realtor, a mortgage lender, an attorney and a home inspector. To register, call the Fort Eustis Housing Services Office at (757) 878-5579.
Clean the bay
Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host the rescheduled Clean the Bay Day from 9 a.m. to noon, July 21, 2018, at Langley Air Force Base. To sign up, contact Sherry Johnson at 764-1130.
Celebrating 100 years
Fort Eustis will recognize its 100th anniversary with a two-day event consisting of an open house, a concert and a Legacy Fighting Association (LFA) mixed martial arts fight July 27-28, 2018. All events are open to the public. Legacy Fighting Association Mixed Martial Arts fight will be broadcast live from Felker Army Airfield, Fort Eustis. Undercard fights start at 7 p.m., July 27, 2018. The LFA Welterweight World Championship fight features Na-
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Red Cross Volunteer Dental Assistant Program
The 633rd Dental Squadron has launched its Red Cross Volunteer Dental Assistant Program. This six-month program provides volunteers with the requisite training to build a foundation for a career in dentistry. Volunteers will learn about dental instruments and equipment, oral anatomy, physiology, radiology, front-desk and reception duties, and will learn how to work chairside, hand-in-hand with dentists in all dental disciplines. The program is open to military family members and retirees ages 18 and up. Volunteers selected for the program will work full-time from 6:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Upon completion of this program, volunteers will receive an official American Red Cross Volunteer certificate of training. Although the certificate will not certify participants as dental assistants, it does create unique opportunities for graduates to work in the local community as civilian dental assistants. Applications are now available at the Red Cross Volunteer Office inside the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Hospital. All applicants must undergo a background check. For more information, contact Judy Theodosakis at (757)225-4060, or Robert Baldwin at (757)764-6384.
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. Langley Exchange hours Effective July 2, the Langley Exchange will adjust the Workflow@us.af.mil or call 757-225-1955. Monday through Friday hours of operation from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., due to decline in sales and foot traffic in the facil- New Langley Legal Assistance Office ity. The new schedule will mirror the commissary closing Langley Legal Assistance services moved May 21, time, maximizing workforce during operating hours. 2018, to 45 Nealy Ave., Bldg. 15, Suite 115. All legal assistance services on Langley Air Force Base will now be conveniently located in the Mission Support Group 633 ABW/EO Intakes and Closure Due to workload and manning for Fort Eustis equal op- Building, next to the ID Card Section and other support portunity personnel, intakes will be made by appointment services. For notary services, powers of attorney or to only until further notice. An intake package will be in the file a claim, walk in hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesfront lobby and provided as a resource for information. day and Friday from 7:30 a.m., to 4:30p.m., and Thursday The Langley EO office will still accept and process walk- from 9 a.m., to 4:30 p.m. Wills, estate planning and other ins as available. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis EO offices consultations are by appointment. To schedule an appointwill close on Fridays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. For more infor- ment or to obtain more information call (757) 225-6107 or mation, call (757) 764-5877/5878 or (757) 878-4797/0022. visit http://www.jble.af.mil/Units/Air-Force/Langley-Law. Note that Fort Eustis Legal Assistance services have not changed (http://www.jble.af.mil/Fort-Eustis-Legal-AsAirman and Family Readiness Center sistance). Also, you may stop by the Langley Law Center temporary location at 33 Sweeney Blvd, Bldg. 331 for directions to either of Effective June 13, the Airman and Family Readiness our JBLE Legal Assistance locations. Center will temporarily move to the Community Commons while renovations are underway at the Nealy Ave. location. The center should be fully operational from the Hampton Roads Transit Route 118 Community Commons by June 18. The AFRC hours of is changing course Effective May 20th, Hampton Roads Transit Route 118 operation will remain the same: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. For more information, contact the » See JBLE | 13
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will no longer enter Langley Air Force Base to drop off and pick up passengers. This will impact people who work on base and this decision was not made lightly or without research by Hampton Roads. For more information, visit gohrt.com or call (757) 222-6100.
Tricare Prime Suffolk opens summer 2018
Tricare Prime Suffolk will open a Family Practice and Pediatric Clinic in summer 2018 at 7021 Harbour View Drive, Suffolk, Virginia. The clinic will open seven days a week for active duty, retirees and family members, with pharmacy pick-up available. Members can remain enrolled at their current location while waiting for the new clinic to open. To be placed on the waiting list, contact the local health benefits advisor.
Traffic calming serpentine
In accordance with Department of Defense guidance regarding defending installations, Fort Eustis will implement a traffic calming serpentine as a measure to increase the installation’s security posture May 1, 2018, on Washington Blvd outbound lanes. The serpentine will reduce the number of outbound lanes from three to two. This will impact outbound traffic, especially during rush hour. The serpentine will remain in place until completion of the Active Vehicle Barrier project which is expected in the month of August 2018.
Kids Bowl Free
Registered children receive certificates to bowl two free games a day this spring and summer at Langley Lanes. Visit www.KidsBowlFree.com/Airforce to register each child and receive free bowling passes every week by email. For more information, call (757) 764-2433.
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 July 13:
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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.
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.
Pharmacy hours expanded
JBLE Family Child Care Program
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.
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
Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA gate) Life lessons over lunch workplace study 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
Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace initiative where participants meet on a regular basis to view a DVD message over lunch, providing a unique opportunity for participants to enter an environment in the workplace where they can consider relevant insights around personal and professional challenges. The principles are presented from a biblical perspective but are non-denominational and open to all active-duty service members and lunch provided is free. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.
Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions The Air Force Reserve will host Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m., in the 633rd Force Support Squadron auditorium, building 15 in Wing B, room 203. Palace Front is available to Airmen within 180 days of their projected separation date. Palace Chase is reserved for Airmen over 180 days from separation who are interested in separating from Active Duty early. For more information, call 751-4825 or 846-7532.
Manpower shortage impacts 633rd Medical Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages Group services The 633rd Medical Group strives to provide Trusted reading
Care to all they serve, while supporting many deployed and home-station missions. Due to contract vacancies Pharmacist Cough and Cold Clinic The Langley Hospital will provide a Pharmacist Cough and multiple provider deployments/permanent changes
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garten” 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.
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.
Army Emergency Relief available online
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Soldiers, military retirees and family members can now request financial assistance through Army Emergency Relief’s redesigned website at https://www.aerhq.org. Applications can be submitted 24 hours a day via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The redesigned site allows for easier navigation and authorized patrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For more information, call at 878-5570.
Company Grade Officer Council welcomes members
The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 p.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company Grade Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. Army officer on the council board. Join the council for professional development, social events and fun. For more information, call 764-9954.
Langley 5/6 club hosts monthly meetings
The Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every second Wednesday of every month. A guest speaker will visit the club every month to discuss various topics. Along with being a networking tool, the group meets to brainstorm fundraising opportunities and membership drives. For more information, call 764-0507.
Air Force Reserve Technician recruiting
If you are looking to join the Air Force Reserve or to fill a General Schedule job, both can be done as an Air Reserve Technician. For information, contact Tech. Sgt. Erin Debourg, regional ART recruiter, at erin.debourg@us.af. mil or (910) 237-8848.
Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday services
Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Sundays for contemporary Christian worship. For more information, call 878-2257.
Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club
Do you want to improve your public speaking and communication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit www.district66.org or call 878-3124 or 878-2204.
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The Langley small arms firing range, adjacent area and the bullet impact area to the rear of the range are off-limits to all personnel. The firing range maintains 24-hour operations, seven days a week and is not open for the use of privately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing in this area is illegal and dangerous. For more information, contact Combat Arms at 764-4785 or 574-4785.
633rd Force Support Squadron RAPIDS/ DEERS location information
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Commercial: 765-2270 | Fax: 764-4683 45 Nealy Ave, Bldg. 15 Wing A, Suite 114, Hampton, VA 23665 EUSTIS • - Walk-in Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. • - Appointments: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. • - CAC Only Hours: Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Friday: 8 – 9:30 a.m. Commercial: 878-0948 | Fax: 878-0942 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123, Fort Eustis, VA 23604 Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment can do so by accessing the RAPIDS Site Locator at the following links: Langley: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=573. Eustis: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=228. Additionally, there are several ID Card Issuance Offices located across the Hampton Roads Region. Use the following link to search for locations nearest you. https://rapidsppointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/default.aspx. Sponsors who need dependent ID cards reissued may complete in advance the DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen at an appointment or during walk-in hours.
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/ Do you know your Special Victims’ FSMPS Decorations Support at 633mss.dpmpe.decsupCounsel at JBLE? port@us.af.mil. The Special Victims’ Counsel at Joint Base Langley The Official Passport Office is by appointment only. Eustis provides confidential legal advice and assistance, Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., for Passadvocates the voice and choice for sexual assault vicport pickups and cancellations only. tims and protects the rights and privacy interests of SAV, among other services. For more information or to reach Fort Eustis the SVU, contact them at 225-1629. 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123 Ft Eustis, VA 23604 Langley Toastmasters meeting 757-878-0948 The Langley Toastmasters meet at the Community Customer Service Office’s customer service hours are Commons every sec¬ond and fourth Wednesday of the Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CAC priority month at noon. For additional information, call at 225from 8 to 9:30 a.m.). Walk-ins are accepted until 3 p.m. 5610, or 225-7377 . All appointments are made online only. Please visit https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ Military Tuition Assistance briefing default.aspx to make an appointment. Prior to the first use of Military Tuition Assistance, Service members are required to attend an initial TA briefing Other RAPIDS/DEERS Locations: to ensure rules, roles and user responsibilities are clearly Please visit https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/ for locaunderstood. tions and information on other RAPIDS/DEERS sites in Currently, the briefings are conducted in room 130 the area. For service capability and hours of operation call at the Education Center the first three Fridays of every ahead. month at 9 a.m. Initial TA briefings will be conducted in room 123 at the Education Center each Tuesday at 9 a.m. JBLE CAC/ID Customer Service Hours: For more information, contact the Education Center at LANGLEY 764-2962 or 633fss.fsde.eo@us.af.mil. • Walk-in Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Appointments: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.
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4 1 8 2 3 5
1 3 6 4 9 7
7 2 5 8 6 3
8 9 4 5 2 1
4 2 6 1 7 5 9
1 5 4 7 3 8 2
Puzzle 35 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.44)
7 9 8 3 1 4 6
S
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ANSWER:
9
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5
2
4
6
6
5
7
8
5
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9 9
G
(Easy, difficulty rating 0.44)
9
6
8
8
8
7
7
1
1
4
5
6
4
9
7
3 4
1
3
4
5
5
9
6
3
2
Puzzle 35
1
6
2
4
9
8
1
7
4
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