Fort Lee
Vol. 71, No. 47
Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941
November 24 2011
Battle Buddies CDC Kids Show Spirit of Thanksgiving
For More Holiday Happenings, See Page 3
WHAT’S INSIDE ALU Instructors of the Year ...........Page 3 BOLC Introduces SHARP Pilot .....Page 4 News Briefs .....................................Page 6 America’s Military ..........................Page 8 Sgt. McGillicuddy’s Crossword.....Page 24 Calendar of Events................Pages 27-29
Fort Lee Band Members Prepare for Holiday Concert
Quartermasters Install Post Celebrates Native Shower Unit for Training American Heritage Month Page 16 Page 17 Page 12
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COMMENTARY
Why All Military Members Should Recycle Chief Warrant Officer 3 Timothy Elliott
must focus on the benefits Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM. of recycling, and how we can go about the act of When you throw something in the trash, it is burned, recycling, which takes so buried, recycled or dumped into rivers and oceans. little time and effort yet When recycling isn’t our choice option for disposing of gives so much to a world waste, natural resources deplete, energy is wasted, air that has so much to offer and water is polluted, landfills fill up, animals become in return. H[WLQFW RU ORVH WKHLU KDELWDW DQG ZRUVW RXU HDUWK Recycling reduces the encounters problems such as global warming, loss of consumption of natural rain forests, thinning ozone layer and much more. We resources. By recycling, as a people, and more specifically as a people called ZH DUH QRW H[WUDFWLQJ QHZ to serve this great nation, must manage our resources resources from the earth, through recycling, and through water and energy such as metals and trees, conservation for the future of our economy, our health, but instead are reusing Elliot our environment, and our children, who are our future what has already been defenders. taken. As our planet faces serious environmental issues, we When recycled materials are used instead of new
materials, we cut down dramatically on pollution and destruction and save the earth’s resources. Not only does recycling reduce the consumption of natural resources and save energy, it also saves money, and even pays money, which is important in today’s struggling economy. We save money when we purchase recycled items. At the same time, it is cheaper to recycle than to simply throw items into the trash. The average cost of utilizing the landfill is $80 per ton, and the average cost of recycling is $25 per ton. Let’s look at an aluminum can. Many scrap yards will pay for aluminum. And recycling just one aluminum can saves enough energy to operate a TV for three hours. Yet sadly, it takes 500 years for an aluminum can to decompose in a landfill. SEE RECYCLE, PAGE 15
Army Leaders Encourage All to Have Safe Holidays The safety and well-being of every Soldier is vital to keeping our Army the most decisive land force in the world. Since fiscal year 2005, our Army has continually UHGXFHG SUHYHQWDEOH DFFLGHQWV DQG ORVVHV D feat unprecedented in our 236-year history during a time of war and absolutely critical to maintaining our readiness for the nation. We commend each of you for your hard work and diligence in making safety a toppriority. Moving forward into fiscal year 2012, our focus must remain on keeping our Soldiers safe on-duty, but our primary safety focus should be preventing losses off-duty.
Our leaders and Soldiers have done an amazing job in keeping one another safe on the job, especially given the demands placed on our force in garrison and in theater. Off duty, however, we continue to struggle with losses resulting from indiscipline and high risk behavior – particularly on our nation’s roadways and specifically accidents involving speed, failure to wear personal protective equipment or seat belts, and driving under the influence. In fiscal year 2011 alone, motorcycle fatalities increased 21 percent, and accidents in privately owned vehicles continue to claim far too many of our Soldiers lives every year.
Commanding General ....................Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge Garrison Commander ............................ Col. Rodney D. Edge Public Affairs Officer ............................................ D.R. Bingham Command Information/Managing Editor ....... Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ................ T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor ........................Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter .............. Kimberly K. Fritz Production Assistant ................................. Tina Valentine-Vilca
Army Leaders at all levels must get back to the basics of enforcing standards and reaffirming the principle that Soldiers have a duty and an obligation to stay safe 24/7, on and off duty. :H PXVW HQVXUH WKH H[DPSOH ZH VHW is morally and ethically right – when leaders fail to maintain the standard or lack discipline themselves, they set a climate of tolerance for risky behavior in their subordinates. This is unacceptable in today’s Army. Our Soldiers deserve better from the leaders they trust. This year, we ask that you look inward – at your personal leadership and within your formations – to
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find areas you can improve upon for safety. &RPPXQLFDWH \RXU H[SHFWDWLRQV FOHDUO\ to your subordinates and uphold Army standards and discipline personally and consistently. We are getting better as an Army, and by working together to do what we know is right, we will keep even more Soldiers safe in the year ahead. Thank you for striving every day to keep our Army safe. Together, we are the strength of the nation! – Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Secretary of the Army John M McHugh
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Children at the Battle Drive Child Development Center dress for the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving Fort Lee. Photo by Kimberly K. Fritz
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ALU Honors Top Instructors, Educators Fourteen Army Logistics University faculty members were recently honored for their “exceptional technical competence, communicative skills, professionalism and training site management” during a ceremony in Bunker Hall’s Dickerson Auditorium. Attendees included Col. Mark A. McCormick, ALU commandant, and Richard J. Poole, dean of education and operations. Common among Army schools and a first for the ALU, which was organized at Fort Lee in 2009, the Distinguished Instructor and Instructor/ Educator of the Year Awards Ceremony will become an annual event at Bunker Hall. “It’s an opportunity to recognize … the exceptional performance and significant achievements that greatly contribute to the success of (academics) on the campus of ALU,” according to a narrative that was read at the event. Those honored at the Nov. 7 ceremony were nominated by their individual departments at
the school. Their accomplishments included a score of 90 percent or greater during a class presentation evaluation, an achievement that ALU officials described as “remarkable.” “They clearly demonstrate an untiring commitment to providing quality training and education to all students seeking knowledge within the hallowed halls of the ALU,” the ceremony narrative also read. Each of the Distinguished Instructor Award recipients received a certificate, a silver badge and a cherry-wood box with the university logo carved on the outside and a brass plate with the awardees name inside as well as an ALU coin. Photos of the overall Instructors/Educators of the Year have been added to a permanent display at the school. They also will be nominated for the 2011 U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Instructor/Educator of the Year Competition. The Distinguished Instructor Award winners are listed below.
Those with an asterisk next to their name were chosen as the overall Instructor/Educators of the Year. Darryl Grant, DEO staff and faculty Geoffrey Vallone, DEO staff and faculty (Vallone also received a certificate for his achievements at the 2010 TRADOC Educator of the Year Competition) Staff Sgt. Michael Griffin, Noncommissioned Officer Academy Chief Warrant Officer 3 Eldeka Bronaugh, Technical Logistics College Lt. Col. John Hutson, College of Professional and Continuing Education* Maj. Lashanda Mack, Logistics Leader College Capt. Jennifer Ernest, Logistics Leader College* Capt. Gregory Finn, Logistics Leader College Chief Warrant Officer 3 Frank Badalucco, Technical Logistics College Chief Warrant Officer 2 Curtis Johnson, Technical Logistics
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Army Logistics University Noncommissioned Officer Academy Instructor Staff Sgt. Elliot J. Worel receives a certificate commemorating his selection as a 2011 ALU Instructor/Educator of the Year from Col. Mark A. McCormick, ALU commandant, and Richard J. Poole, dean of education and operations, during a Nov. 7 ceremony in Bunker Hall’s Dickerson Auditorium. College Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jeffrey Manninen, Technical Logistics College* Staff Sgt. Elliot Worel, NCO Academy*
Staff Sgt. William Haynes, NCO Academy Edward Penn, Technical Logistics Academy* – ALU and Staff Reports
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FCC Celebrates Autumn Harvest (LEFT) Capt. Tammy Czapla and son Connor enjoy a Thanksgiving themed meal during the Child, Youth and School Services’ Family Child Care Autumn Harvest Nov. 16 at the Fort Lee Youth Center. Connor is cared for by one of Fort Lee’s FCC providers, Maxine Dixon. (ABOVE) Shoney Gamble, Cindy Church and Tara Polk sit with their charges during the fall feast. Gamble, Church and Polk are among the Fort Lee FCC providers taking care of the children of Fort Lee.
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Innovative Sexual Assault Training Debuts by T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
The Army has rolled out the latest phase of its five-year plan to eradicate sexual violence within its ranks. “Achieving Cultural Change” is the third of four phases under the “I A.M. Strong” campaign launched in 2008 to tackle sexual harassment and sexual assault issues through training, awareness and intervention. The centerpiece of “Change” is an innovative new training program aimed at all initial entry training Soldiers. The training began in the spring at Fort Lee and Fort Benning, Ga., as a pilot program and was coordinated through the Army G-1 and Initial Military Training of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Phase III builds upon phase II of the campaign that sought to prevent harassment and assault through an ownership standpoint; emphasizing Soldiers’ roles as stakeholders in their own well-being. “It is our goal to aggressively indoctrinate all first-term and new recruit Soldiers so they understand walking in the Army that ‘This is our expectation and how you should act accordingly in this new community you’ve come in to,’” said Carolyn Collins, Department of the Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program Office division chief.
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Actors Kyle Terry and Sharyon Culberson engage the audience in one scene that tries to draw distinct lines between consensual sex and sexual assault. The new training brings a synergy of effort for sustained learning, said Collins. “It really is meant to change attitudes of behavior and achieve a common understanding of the way ahead with a commitment by the individuals who attend the course,” she said. The new training goes far beyond the PowerPoint presentations of the old “Prevention of Sexual Harassment” in-
struction, the forerunner of the current training. IET Soldiers undergo about 90 minutes of interactive learning called Sex Signals and cadre members attend a separate training session equal in length. Additionally, cadre members are provided guides to continue the discussion beyond the instructional session. Collins said those requirements represent a change in emphasis versus the previ-
ous training, which outlived its effectiveness, she said. “It was more risk-reduction training – travel with your battle buddy, watch your drinking, etc. – to assess your risk to assault and take action.” The new training model is predicated on “How do we prevent the offenders from offending in the first place?” said Collins, “(The idea is to) create a cultural climate where it is not conducive for them to operate in our community and where our Soldiers set standards for conduct and accountability.” The Basic Officer Leaders Course at the Army Logistics University here was chosen as a pilot because many of the students will assume leadership positions upon graduation and will have the most pervasive effect in changing the culture, said Collins. Roughly 60 students and 10 cadre members attended the Sex Signals training Nov. 16, the week the instruction was implemented Army-wide. It seemed to lack any comparison to the former training and was strikingly frank. “We’re young lieutenants, and we’re going to be dealing with young privates,” said 2nd Lt. Matthew Vishnevsky while justifying the tone of the training. “I thought it was realistic. It uses the kind of SEE TRAINING, PAGE 19
Kenner Nurse Earns Top State LPN Award by Amy Perry Production/News, Assistant Editor
A Kenner Army Health Clinic staff member received a nursing award recently from the Virginia March of Dimes. Jane Blue was named the Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year during a Nov. 12 awards ceremony in Richmond. Blue currently works in the preventative medicine department. Blue said she was surprised to be selected for the award. “When they announcing the awards, they said ‘the 2011 LPN of the year is’ and I thought they said my name, but I wasn’t sure and just sat there,” Blue said. “Then my husband said ‘Aren’t you going to go up there?’ All of the sudden it hit me that they called my name.” Throughout her career, Blue has helped patients with their health concerns, encouraging them to reduce their cholesterol and quit smoking. She’s served as a nurse since 1982 and started working at Kenner in 1989.
“For me, it made me feel that my hard work for 29 years has paid off,” Blue said. Nurses were nominated for the award after March of Dimes requested candidates, said Lt. Col. Michelle Munroe, deputy commander of nursing at KAHC. Seven KAHC nurses were finalists. Munroe said she was excited one of her nurses earned the award. “It was phenomenal – I was very proud to be part of the ceremony and to be asked to be there with Mrs. Blue,” she said. “LPN of the Year is a big honor for her. “The nice thing about this ceremony was that the March of Dimes recognized that nursing is the backbone to health care,” Munroe continued. “They said they wanted to recognize the nursing staff because of the hard work they do – nurses are the unsung heroes, the ones who do a lot of hard work.” Blue also will be recognized at a KAHC commander’s call in the near future.
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Jane Blue, Kenner Army Health Clinic Preventative Medicine Department, second from left, was named the Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year during an awards ceremony Nov. 12. Pictured above, fellow KAHC members join Blue after she received her award.
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ACS Showers Fort Lee Families with Appreciation (LEFT) Chief Warrant Officer 4 Israel Rivera adjusts daughter Ariana’s balloon hat during the Army Community Service Military Appreciation Dinner Nov. 16 at the Regimental Club. (RIGHT) Marine Corps spouse
Trisha Anderson admires daughter Brianna’s face paint. Families were treated to a spaghetti dinner, games and prizes to celebrate the Month of the Military Family. The 392nd Army Band provided entertainment.
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The installation holiday tree lighting celebration is scheduled for Dec. 1, 4:30 p.m., on the Lee Club lawn. Activities include the tree lighting ceremony; the Candy Cane Express train ride; Ho, Ho, HooAH T-shirts; an ice fishing pond; Santa’s workshop; and photos with the jolliest of elves. For details, call (804) 765-3176.
Safety Show
The 2011 Fort Lee Safety Show will feature comedian Bernie McGrenahan, who is known for his live stand-up comedy act that is ranked No. 1 for military safety and prevention programs in America. The shows are set for Dec. 6, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., Dec. 7, 2:30 and 7 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center.
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Tickets are now available for the 2011 Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee Holiday Dinner and Dance, which is set for Dec. 9, 6 p.m., at the Lee Club. The attire for the event is military or civilian formal. Low-cost childcare is available at the Battle Drive Child Development Center (those not registered at the CDC must do so in advance). The cost is $9 per hour and sign-up/payment must be completed by close of business Nov. 28. Tickets are $30 for E-7/GS-7 and above and $25 for E-6/GS-6 and below. For details, contact Denita Caffery at
(804) 765-1566 or Maj. Leona Brown at 765-7403.
Holiday Help
The Religious Support Office offers help to Soldiers and families who need it during the holiday season. The RSO can support families through its Helping Hand Fund by providing a voucher to the commissary for food. The amount is based on need. In addition, there are two food closets supported by the congregations that are available for immediate relief in the event that the commissary is closed. For details, contact any unit chaplain.
Ammunition HOF
The Ammunition Hall of Fame will honor and memorialize former civilian and military personnel who have made significant, lasting contributions to the U.S. Army ammunition mission. Nominees must be retired, reassigned, separated or positively discharged from a military or civilian service ammunition position for at least two years from October 2011. If deceased, the nominee is eligible immediately without regard to years of service or retirement/separation status. The nominee must have demonstrated long-term outstanding contributions. The nomination must demonstrate that the individual’s contribution has made a lasting, positive impact on ammunition business practices or mission which includes life cycle functions of technology, systems development, acquisition, production, sustainment, supply and demilitarization. For details, visit www.jmc.army.mil/ HallOfFame.aspx.
Thrift Shop Hours
The Thrift Shop hours will change starting Dec. 1. New hours are Thursdays, 4:30-7 p.m., with consignments from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The Wednesday and Friday hours remain the same at 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., with consignments from 9:30-11:45 p.m. Also, the Thrift Shop will be closed Nov. 23-25, Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 28-30. The shop will reopen on Jan. 4.
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Holiday Religious Service Schedule Announced
Catholic Christmas Eve Choir Music at Memorial Chapel, 4:30 p.m., Dec. 24. Catholic Vigil of Christmas Mass at Memorial Chapel, 5 p.m., Dec. 24.
Collective Protestant Service at Memorial Chapel, 10:15 a.m., Dec. 25. Spanish Protestant Service at Heritage Chapel, 11 a.m., Dec. 25. Collective Gospel Service at Liberty Chapel, 11:15 a.m., Dec. 25. Samoan Protestant Service at Heritage Chapel, 2 p.m., Dec. 25. Chapel NeXt Contemporary Service at Liberty Chapel, 6 p.m., Dec. 25.
Christmas Day Services
New Year’s Eve, Day Services
New Year's Day Mass at Memorial Chapel, 8:45 a.m. and noon, Jan. 1. Collective Protestant Service at Memorial Chapel, 10:15 a.m., Jan. 1. Spanish Protestant Service at Heritage Chapel, 11 a.m., Jan. 1. Collective Gospel Service at Liberty Chapel, 11 a.m., Jan. 1. Samoan Protestant Service at Heritage Chapel, 2 p.m., Jan. 1. Chapel NeXt Contemporary Service at Liberty Chapel, 6 p.m., Jan. 1.
Gospel Watch Night Service at Liberty Chapel, 10 p.m., Dec. 31.
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Thanksgiving Service Spanish Thanksgiving Service at Heritage Chapel, 9 a.m., Nov. 24. Reception to follow at Memorial Chapel.
Christmas Eve Services
Christmas Day Mass at Memorial Chapel, 8:45 a.m. and noon, Dec. 25.
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Deskside Snacking: Eating Well in the Workplace by Lt. Col.Twyla Leigh, Dietitian U.S. Army Public Health Command
It’s been a long day at the office. Visions of the vending machine flash through your mind. Caffeine and sugar are calling your name – STOP! The additional 140 calories from a 12-ounce can of soda and 220 calories (or more) from a candy bar or bagged snack, if eaten on most work days, will create a weight gain of a jumbo 25 pounds per year. Even if the soda is diet and only the candy or bagged snack is eaten, expect a weight gain of 15 pounds per year. Add to that the extra calories we eat when someone brings in donuts or “goodiesâ€? to the office, or what about that desktop candy jar? These office hazards add to inevitable weight gain that most of us blame on aging, heredity and/or metabolism. We are not doomed to work in “obesifyingâ€? office conditions and can make positive changes to manage our health and weight. Be prepared for office pitfalls (even if you work from home) and plan ahead. Here is a list of strategies to consider for a healthier work environment: ‡ (DW EUHDNIDVW Âą %UHDNIDVW VNLSSHUV VWDUW WKH GD\ DW D GLVadvantage and may start grazing early and feel they have no will power or resistance to sugary and fatty foods that they might otherwise avoid. ‡ %ULQJ KHDOWK\ DQG SRUWLRQ FRQWUROOHG VQDFNV Âą Prepare snacks the night before, portion in snack bags; use a coolie bag if needed. ‡ 7KLQN WKLUVW\ QRW KXQJU\ Âą +DYH ORWV RI FRRO ZDWHU RQ hand to drink throughout the day. Many times we think we are hungry and overeat when we have not had enough fluids. ‡ 5HDG ODEHOV Âą /RRN DW WKH FRQWHQW RI WKH YHQGLQJ PDchine. Ask the person who works with the vending company to add lower calorie, lower fat and higher protein snacks to the mix. ‡ &KDQJH WKH RIILFH FXOWXUH Âą 0RGHO JRRG HDWLQJ ,I \RX bring in a snack to share, make it healthy – fresh fruit, whole grains and lower fat recipes. Suggest non-food rewards and celebrations.
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Providing Thanksgiving Meals (ABOVE) Patsy Piggott, Army Community Service, puts turkey vouchers into bags for the annual Thanksgiving Basket delivery Tuesday at the Boy Scout Hut. This year, the Boy Scouts, Commissary and other organizations on post created more than 150 baskets to give to military members in need. The baskets included turkeys, canned goods and boxed items to help with the Thanksgiving meal. (RIGHT) First Sgt. Marvin Martin, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 49th Quartermaster Group, receives a turkey from a boy scout during the annual Thanksgiving Basket event. Martin attended the event to collect turkeys for several of his Soldiers who were attending training and wouldn’t return until Wednesday.
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Soldiers Helping Soldiers The Crater Chapter of the Warrant Officers Association donated $500 on Monday to Army Community Services to help provide Thanksgiving baskets to Soldiers in need. The baskets include food items and commissary vouchers. Pictured left, Command Sgt. Maj. June Seay, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee command sergeant major, Col. Rodney D. Edge, garrison commander, Stephanie Parker, ACS director, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Israel Rivera, WOA Crater president, and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Amy Jones, WOA Crater vice president. Other organizations also donated money to ACS on Monday, including the Fort Lee Alumni Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc., and the Fort Lee Federal Credit Union. PHOTO BY AMY PERRY
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(ABOVE) Sgt. Joshua Roberts, 392nd Army Band, plays the trombone during a rehearsal for the 2011 Holiday Concert. (LEFT) Spc. Calvin Scarborough and Spc. Sylvester Allen, 392nd Army Band, play the tuba during a rehearsal.
Fort Lee Band Readies For Holiday Concert A free holiday concert featuring the 392nd Army Band is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Fort Lee Memorial Chapel. Tickets are not required for the performance, and it’s open to the public.
Spc. Aaron Gellos, 392nd Army Band, plays the french horn while practicing for the upcoming 2011 Holiday Concert.
An off-post concert is set for Dec. 8, 7 p.m., at the Smithfield Community Center in Smithfield. According to Sgt. 1st Class Gary Kunde, musical performance team leader, the concerts will offer a wide range of seasonal music including Alfred Reed’s “A Christmas Intrada,” part of the “Nutcracker Suite,” among other selections. “This is my first year running the concert band,” said Kunde. “I chose the music for many reasons – some of the songs are some of my favorite holiday selections.” Several of the band’s smaller ensembles will be spotlighted during the performance, Kunde noted. They include the Woodwind Quartet, Brass Quintet and the Dixie Land Band. Kunde said he hopes everyone in the community can join them for this “much anticipated” holiday showcase. For more information about upcoming 392nd Army Band performances, visit the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/392ndarmyband. Fort Lee visitors without a current Department of Defense decal on their vehicle are reminded that access to the installation is limited to the Lee Gate entrance. All individuals 18 years of age or older must present a state or government-issued picture identification card to gain access to post. – Staff Reports
Spc. Kristin Schenck, 392nd Army Band, performs on the clarinet during a rehearsal for the upcoming concert.
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Veterans Tribute Privates Shandra Russell-Scott, Mignon Parson and Taylor Barlup, and Pfc. Kannique Barnes, were among the 150 Soldiers from the 262nd and 266th Quartermaster Battalions, 23rd QM Brigade, and the 16th Ordnance Battalion, 59th OD Brigade, who volunteered for the Poplar Grove National Cemetery Luminary event on Nov. 12 in Petersburg. The Soldiers were among the many volunteers who placed sand and candles in more than 6,000 bags that were later placed on the grave sites at the cemetery and lit up as part of a Veteran’s Day tribute. The Soldiers worked alongside the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and other service oriented community groups. The Soldiers were thrilled to be involved in the event and interact with members of the local community. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Here Comes Santa Claus ... in Virginia Black Friday is upon us, signaling the start of the most wonderful time of the year. While “Jingle Bells” can be heard in the department stores that have already decked the halls, the season is not official until kids hop on Santa’s lap and deliver their “all I want for Christmas” speech. Tradition dictates that Santa – or his look-alike helpers – visits all area malls. While parents are rockin’ around the Christmas tree, kids may be walkin’ in the winter wonderland that undoubtedly surrounds Santa before their turn to divulge their wish-list. Parents: If you want to have yourself a merry little Christmas, take your children to the following area locations where Santa is confirmed to come to town through Dec. 24. Southpark Mall Santa’s Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun.
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16th QM Company Soldiers Erect Wash Facility for Training by T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
The 49th Quartermaster Group’s 16th Quartermaster Company is a unit that specializes in shower, laundry and clothing repair. Like most units, it maintains its proficiency through a combination of individual, team and unit training in both garrison and field environments. Oftentimes, maintaining unit proficiency means reinforcing basic skills to perform specific missions or to conform to specific unit standards. On Nov. 16, the 16th conducted a short block of training to show 24 unit members how to erect a basic shower facility at Training Area 27. “The purpose of our training was to show them how to lay it out, set it up and operate it,” said Sgt. 1st Class Juana Blackshear, the noncommissioned officer in charge. Blackshear, who has more than 20 years of experience, said the training was especially important to newly-assigned Soldiers who have basic skills but need exposure to unit standards. “In advanced individual training, they teach them a certain way,” she said, “but when they come to the unit, we build on those skills, teaching them a field-expedient way.” The training was simple: erect a 12-head shower to standard. The noncommissioned officers conducted a brief classroom session and the Soldiers were put to work soon after, amidst a pouring, freezing rain. Piping, shower stalls and other equipment were removed from trucks and laid out on the ground. The Soldiers moved about the area standing up walls, fitting the pipes and tightening connections. The facility was erected in about 45 minutes. In addition to reinforcing skill sets, Blackshear said the training also helps Soldiers understand maintenance
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Native Americans The 262nd Quartermaster Battallion, 23rd QM Brigade, hosted the installation’s National Native American Heritage Month Observance Nov. 17.
and how serviceable equipment should perform in the field. “We had faults in the equipment and we had them explain how they would troubleshoot it,” she said. “ Blackshear said although the training was brief, she sensed that Soldiers enjoyed it. “They like to do what they came in the Army to do,” she said. “They ask questions and work as a team. They are happy, and that makes me happy. I like to see them grow and thrive.” The 16th QM Co. is an element of the 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and one of the few field services units in the Army.
(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) Twenty-four members of the 16th Quartermaster Company put the finishing touches on a portable shower unit as a part of their Sergeants Time training Nov. 16 at Training Area 27. s Soldiers lay out the equipment and begin installation procedures. s Spc. Gary Jones checks a shower head.
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The event, which took place at the Post Field House, featured a proclamation and history reading as well as the YOUGHTANUND Drummers and Singers.
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49ers Take a Day to Play Group Enjoys Competitive Sports, Fun, More
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Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Brigade (green shirts) and the 109th QM Co. (yellow shirts) battle to win the basketball tournament during a 49th QM Group sports day Friday.
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Sgt. Barry Collins, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Tamaiki King, 1st Sgt. Apollo Williams and Capt. Dan Koban, all of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 49th Quartermaster Group, work together to roll a timber during the obstacle course event. Units under the guidon of the 49th QM Group participated in a competitive events tournament Friday. The overall winner of the competition that also included basketball and volleyball was HHC 49th Group.
ASAP Kicks off National 3D Prevention Month by Jacqueline Glenn ASAP, Prevention Coordinator
Beginning Dec. 1, the Fort Lee Army Substance Abuse Program will kick off the National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month Campaign with a number of activities. The Centers for Disease Control recently reported that nearly 30 people in the United States are killed in an alcoholimpaired motor vehicle accident daily. That equals to one death every 48 minutes. It is also estimated the annual financial costs of alcoholrelated crashes exceeds $51 billion and personal costs cannot be measured. Thankfully, there are effective measures that can help prevent injuries and deaths from alcohol or drug impaired driving. The first awareness activity is the “Lights on for 3D.� On
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TRAINING — FROM PAGE 4 language and kinds of actions that people our age use. I thought it was great.” Sex Signals might be described as part stand-up comedy, part skit and part question-and-answer session. The actors began the presentation with a routine fashioned to loosen up the crowd, using language more evocative of an MTV reality show than Army training. As the show progressed, the comedy remained but the content became stronger as the actors portrayed characters in scenes involving consensual sexual contact and sexual assault. Oftentimes, the actors would stop in the middle of a scene and solicit responses from the audience. “What you get at that point is the audience interacting and checking each other,” said Collins. “They’re saying, ‘this is what I would have done differently’ or ‘I have a question; when did that become rape?’ So it’s not just the instructors; you suddenly have the audience setting the standards of conduct. That’s what we’re trying to encourage.” Second Lt. Edward Poppe said the structure of the presentation enabled him to place himself under some of the same circumstances, allowing him to think through the actions he might or might not take. “You can actually see yourself being put in a situation like that,” he said. “And if you see it, you know what to do to avoid it for yourself so that you’re not that guy.” Poppe said the most critical lesson he learned during the training was that sexual assault is not typically a “dark-alley kind of offense.” “I learned that it’s an average-Joe kind of thing,” he said, “and it could happen to a buddy. I have a better understanding of what it is.” The training is built around 10 rules, said Collins. “We have scenarios built around those rules. (The students are) given a situation and asked what rule applies and how would they handle the situation. It improves their skill set.” Collins said improving skills can help change culture and changing the culture can reduce incidents of sexual harassment and assault. “Our campaign goals and metrics are to bring down assaults by 75 percent,” she said, “and bring up the propensity to report crimes to 90 percent and then continue down that path. “What we’re really trying to do is close the gap between the actual number of assaults in the Army and what is being reported,” she continued. Thirty-three percent of victims reported assaults in the Army within the past year, said Collins. “We want to make sure everyone is comfortable coming forward and reporting the crime,” she said, “That’s in addition to getting the care they need across the board.” The “I A.M. Strong” program will kick off phase IV next April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The theme is sustain, refine and share best practices.
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daily operations that units would experience during a typical deployment. Romeo company occupied FOB Pender first, providing force protection and patrols while encountering belligerent locals. The 92Gs from Romeo Company provided hot chow for the entire task force, keeping morale high. Uniform Company demonstrated their competence in the squad training exercise lanes where they cleared buildings, provided security and conducted enemy prisoner of war searches. The company then moved onto Camp Pender and Romeo Company took over the COP. Late in the week, Soldiers conducted clearing procedures and redeployed to Fort Lee. During the after action reviews, morale seemed to be high based on the enthusiasm of polled individuals.
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CASCOM Creates New App for Soldiers Magazine by Jamie L. Carson Combined Arms Support Command
Soldiers magazine closed the cover on its final print publication this fall, however, that was not the end for the Army's flagship magazine. Instead, with the help of the Combined Arms Support Command, it was a new beginning and a venture into the “wild west of mobile web publications,” said Matt MacLaughlin, chief of the CASCOM Technology Integration Branch. Earlier this year, the staff at Soldiers magazine was informed the funding would cease at the end of fiscal 2011 for all the service-level publications to include Marines magazine, All Hands and Airmen, said Carrie McLeroy, Soldiers editor in chief. Soldiers magazine already had an established online presence through multiple platforms connected to army. mil, dodlive.mil and social media. But McLeroy was searching for a way to intertwine all of these products and further bring the magazine to the masses. The answer came in the form of a mobile application, which will provide it’s readership with a more interactive experience. The reputation of MacLaughlin and his tech-savvy crew reached McLeroy after the CASCOM team created an app for the Army Office of the Chief of Public Affairs’ Online and Social Media Division. Working in the command headquarters at Fort Lee, MacLaughlin and his team's primary mission is to develop technological advancements in training such as simulation programs. But once word spread through the Army grapevine about how they could design, build and integrate a versatile mix of capabilities, the team has been fielding requests from numerous organizations and other military services. “We are focused on our command mission, but we
also see the need to assist organizations when the impact will aid in overall leader and force development,” said MacLaughlin. The TIB’s ability to assist Soldiers across today’s Army is far reaching, especially through the means of technology. “We were excited about this project with Soldiers magazine. The magazine is all about Soldiers, just like the title implies, so of course we wanted to assist them,” said MacLaughlin. After much discussion and concept development, the team began in May to create a mobile platform that would allow Soldiers’ readership more interaction with the publication. From concept to publishing online, the process took several months. “One of the biggest aspects for us was the initial building of the platform,” said MacLaughlin. That sets the foundation, and then comes the fine tuning of their creation. “In the grand scheme of the process, the ‘perfecting’ is probably the most intense because we are so critical of our own product,” said MacLaughlin. The overall development process takes a certain amount of creativity and out-of-the-box thinking by the staff, said MacLaughlin. Creativity does not always confine itself to regular business hours, meaning that sometimes the staff works alternative work schedules to complete projects. “Soldiers magazine is the most well-known Army publication, so we wanted to make sure that we put together the most dynamic product possible,” said MacLaughlin. However, it’s a living product, meaning that there will be updates and some tweaks depending upon user feedback. “Moving to an entirely digital environment provides us the opportunity to interact with our readers, whoever they are and wherever they may be,” said McLeroy. Readers
can share their thoughts and receive responses from the magazine’s staff within hours and sometimes minutes as a result of the new multi-media platforms Soldiers is using to engage audiences. When it came to the design of the mobile web platform, McLeroy provided the TIB team with the guidance of keeping it simple, allowing for the stories and photos to be the focus of the product. “The Technology Integration Branch incorporated everything the reader would see in the print version, in addition to the social media and commenting options. The key to online consumption is really the content featured and functionality,” said McLeroy. “If there are too many bells and whistles, or the reader experience is lousy, just as in the print version, the content gets lost, and we fail.” The design will not be stagnant and may evolve depending on feedback from the readership. “If our readers ask for something different, we will provide Matt and everyone on his team their input,” said McLeroy. “That’s the beauty of the app … it’s a bit easier to do a redesign for this app than for a print issue that works on a three-month production cycle.” The maintenance of the platform will be handled by the CASCOM TIB crew, and the Soldiers magazine staff will contribute the content to the mobile site. “The mobile app and social media platforms will allow us to link up with readers, so they can comment on the featured content, and also influence future content in ways much timelier than ever before,” said McLeroy. Ultimately, the product developed by the TIB team is providing Soldiers with something that has been lacking, said McLeroy. The publication hasn’t had the direct interaction with the readers. The new platform can be viewed at www.scoop.it/t/ soldier-magazine.
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Time Out to Relax Staff Sgt. Steven Rhone, 80th Training Support Command (Army Reserve) plays pool at the grand opening of the Overtime Sports Bar at the Lee Club Friday. The newly renovated club has 21 flat-screen televisions, a sports television package, a billiard table and electronic games. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation also opened the Sports Zone Monday with a festive a grand opening ceremony. The two sports-themed recreation spots welcome community members in for food, fun and games. Sports Zone is located at the corner of Mahone and C Avenues. See accompanying box for a complete list of the clubs’ operating hours.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS The deadline for the Traveller Calendar is Thursday at noon for publication in the following week’s edition. All submissions are edited for space and grammar. Email submissions to patrick.n.buffett.civ@mail. mil. For details, call (804) 734-7147.
EVENTS FMWR Trip
Fort Lee Family and MWR is organizing a trip to Christmas Town at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg Dec. 3, 2-10 p.m. The cost is $27 per person and includes admission, bus transportation and parking fees. Leisure Travel Services also offers the Busch Gardens Christmas Town tickets for $22 for individuals who want to visit the attraction at other times during the 2011 holiday season. For details, call (804) 765-3789.
Dinner, Discipleship
The Religious Support Office is offering a Dinner and Discipleship event Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., at Memorial Chapel. Several classes will be offered: Financial Peace, Marriage Enrichment, Protestant Men’s Study, Protestant Women’s Study, children’s classes, teen classes and a Catholic Adult Study. For details, call (804) 734-6483.
Craft Event
The Fort Lee Military Council of Catholic Women will host a Christmas program featuring a charm bracelet craft activity Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Memorial Chapel. The same program will be featured Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free onsite child watch will be available for both events. For details, email Jeanine Majewski at majewskial@aol.com.
Bean Bag Tournament
Family and MWR’s Sports Zone is hosting several bean bag toss tournaments. Bags will be tossed for cool prizes.
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The tournaments are set for Dec. 7, Jan. 11 and 25 with finals on Feb. 1. There is a $10 fee per team. Registration is 5:30 p.m. on the scheduled day of the tournament. Tournaments start at 6 p.m. For details, call (804) 734-6678.
Texas Hold’em
Family and MWR’s Sports Zone is hosting several Texas Hold’em Tournaments. The competition dates are Nov. 30, Dec. 14, Jan. 4 and 18 with finals on Feb. 1. There is a $5 registration fee. For details, call (804) 734-6678.
Marriage Seminar
Military members and spouses are invited to attend a Marriage Enrichment Seminar at Kenner Army Health Clinic, third floor. The seminar is based on Gary Chapman’s book, “The Five Love Languages.” Seminars are slated for three dates in 2012 – Jan. 20, March 16 and May 18. Each four-hour seminar begins at 8 a.m. For details and enrollment, call (804) 734-6381.
FLASC Luncheon
The Fort Lee Area Spouses Club will host its next luncheon on Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lee Club. The event will feature a “Reindeer Games” gift exchange. Participants are asked to bring a wrapped ornament and/or a white elephant gift. The lunch menu will include chef salad or ham, yams and green beans. The cost is $11 and the reservation deadline is Dec. 7. For other details, call (808) 561-5756 or email reservations@fortleespousesclub.com.
Coat Drive
The 244th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, is conducting a winter coat drive with donated items going to homeless individuals and families in Petersburg and other Tri-City locations. Any donation of gently worn and new cold weather items for men, women and children will be appreciated. The drop-off locations are buildings 3701 (A Company), 3005 (G Company) and 3100 (M Company) in the 244th QM Bn. area of Fort Lee. The donations will be delivered to the local homeless shelter on Dec. 15. For more details, call (804) 734-3359.
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mentals of able-bodied basketball with some adaptations to reflect the presence of the wheelchair, and to harmonize the different levels of disabilities players have. The tournament is set for Dec. 9-11. The first game for Dec. 9 is set for 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 10, 9 a.m.; and Dec. 11, 9 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held at MacLaughlin Fitness Center.
WO Holiday Party
The Warrant Officer Association, Fort Lee Crater Chapter, will host its Third Annual Warrant Officer Holiday Party, 6 p.m., Dec. 2 at the Holiday Inn, Colonial Heights. Activities will include a gift exchange (participants are asked to bring a $15 gift), the warrant officer 12 days of Christmas rendition, great food and great camaraderie. The cost is $35. For tickets, call (804) 765-7089.
All Army Sports
All Army Sports is currently accepting applications for boxing, women’s basketball (May 1 for men), men’s indoor volleyball (Jan. 1 for women); men’s and women’s beach volleyball and cross country. Applications are accepted at a new site – https://apps. imcom.army.mil/apptracmain. A partial 2012 Calendar is available on allarmysports. armymwr.com. The full calendars will be available when the trial camp dates are finalized.
FITNESS & SPORTS Military Appreciation Day
There are three basketball games that are free for active or retired military members Nov. 26 at Daniel Gymnasium, Virginia State University, Petersburg. The games are Elizabeth City State vs. Mercy at 2 p.m., Augusta State vs. VSU Women’s Basketball at 4 p.m., and Glenville State vs. VSU Men’s Basketball at 6 p.m.
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Author Deanna Klingel’s Civil War Era book, “Avery’s Battlefield,� will be brought to life at Petersburg’s Centre Hill Museum during the annual Holiday Open House on Dec. 3-4. Through the magic of the theatrical group, Limelight
Talent, the vignettes from the story will be portrayed in the historical setting of the 1823 mansion. “Avery’s Battlefield,� though written for middle school grade ages, will appeal to everyone. Performances of excerpts from “Avery’s Battlefield’ will take place from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The author will be signing books from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on both days. This is a free event. Centre Hill Museum is located at 1 Centre Hill Avenue in Petersburg. For details, call (804) 733-2401.
Harps of Gold Concerts
The Richmond Men’s Chorus and The Richmond Women’s Chorus will present joint holiday concerts entitled “Harps of Gold� Dec. 10, 8 p.m. and Dec. 11, 3 p.m., at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Avenue on Richmond’s north side. Benjamin Britten’s masterpiece “Ceremony of Carols�, accompanied by harp, will be the centerpiece of the Women’s Chorus program. Selections performed by the Men’s Chorus will include new arrangements of several well-known holiday carols plus the area premiere of the Hanukkah anthem “Over the Skies of Yisrael� and a rousing new “Alleluia� by Reginald Unterseher. Discount advance general seating ticets ($15, $10 senior and student) can be purchased online at www.monumentcitymusic.org or at the door ($20, $15 senior/student). For details, call (804) 241-0446 or e-mail info@monumentcitymusic.org.
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Constitutional Conversations, the award-winning series of programs about the Constitution and Bill of Rights, examines the power given Congress to make laws in the early days of our nation. The next program in the eight-month series begins at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 in the Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St. Law students lead the sessions, which feature age-appropriate discussions for elementary school students, middle and high school students, and adults. The workshops are free of charge. For details, call the library at (757) 259-4070 or visit www.constitutionalconYersations.org.
Harry Potter Movie Mondays will run Mondays through Dec. 19, 5 p.m., and will feature a different Harry Potter film each Monday. A Hogwarts Holiday is set for Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m. Dress up as your favorite character from Harry Potter and attend for crafts, refreshments and prizes. Potions Class is set for Dec. 20, 4:30 p.m., and participants will learn the Harry Potter way to make ice cream, silly dough and fizzy drink. Registration is reTuired. This exhibition is sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. For details or to register, call (804) 458-6329 ext. 1005.
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Picasso at the Lapin Agile will run during the holiday season from Dec. 3-23. A special preview performance is set for Dec. 2 at Sycamore Rouge Theatre at 21 West Old Street, Petersburg. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets are $18 - $22 (group rate $15) and can be purchased online at www.sycamorerouge.org or by calling the Box Office at (804) 957-5707.
The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a public hearing on the capital improvement plan for fiscal years 2013-2017 on Nov. 29, 7 p.m., in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road. Details about the proposal are available at mychesterfielGschools.com. To sign up to speak during the public hearing, call (804) 748-1497. Comments may be emailed to ccpsschoolEoarG@ccpsnet.net.
The Petersburg Public Library System will be celebrating Children’s Book Week Nov. 27 - Dec. 3 with the theme “Llama Llama Red Pajama.� For each children’s book checked out, patrons will be eligible to enter a drawing for a stuffed, plush Llama Llama toy and a copy of the book, “Llama Llama Red Pajama.� Each branch will have a winner that will be announced Dec. 5. For more information regarding the library, upcoming events, new additions and more, visit the website at www. ppls.org or call 733-2387 ext. 26.
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December, Lighting of Petersburg is set for Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Siege Museum, 15 W. Bank Street, Petersburg. For details, call (804) 733-2400. Petersburg Christmas Parade is set for Dec. 3, 3 p.m., on South Crater Road, beginning at Walnut Hill Marketplace. For details, call 733-2394. The Centre Hill Mansion Holiday open House is set for Dec. 3-4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For details, call 733-2401. The Petersburg Symphony “Holiday Treasures� is set for Dec. 4, 4 p.m., at Petersburg High School. For details, call 732-0999. The Battersea Foundation “Holiday Open House� is set for Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m., at 29 W. Bank Street, Petersburg. For details, call 732-9882. Friday for the Arts is set for Dec. 9, 6-10 p.m., in Old Towne Petersburg. For details, call 733-2400. The Petersburg Festival Chorus annual Christmas Concert is set for Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., at Trinity Methodist Church. Cost is $10. For details, call 862-3706. The Historic Petersburg Foundation 32nd annual Homes Tour is set for Dec. 11, 1-5 p.m. Cost is $20. For details, call 732-2096 or visit their website at www.historicpetersEurgfounGation.org.
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$242/MO*
2004 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER PREMIER LOW MILES, LOADED
$0 DOWN
$256/MO*
2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT2 SPOILER, WHEELS
THIS WEEKS’
SPECIAL! $0 DOWN
2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LEATHER, FULLY LOADED, BOSE STEREO SYSTEM
$0 DOWN
2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING
$227/MO*
$267/MO*
2005 CADILLAC CTS
$0 DOWN! $227/MO*
FULLY LOADED
$219/MO*
2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED SEL EXCELLENT CONDITION
$0 DOWN
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$197/MO*
2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
$0 DOWN
$217/MO*
2001 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
2006 HONDA ACCORD EX
FULLY LOADED
SUNROOF, CRUISE, TILT
$0 DOWN
$215/MO*
2003 LINCOLN LS
2008 SATURN AURA FULLY LOADED, EXCELLENT CONDITION
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$268/MO*
$267/MO*
CREW CAB, SUPER CLEAN, 1 OWNER
$0 DOWN
2004 FORD F150
LEATHER, EXCELLENT CONDITION
$0 DOWN
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$0 DOWN
$0 DOWN
RUNS GREAT, LOW MILES
$0 DOWN
$267/MO*
2005 NISSAN TITAN GREAT CONDITION *PAYMENTS
$0 DOWN
$246/MO*
2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP LEATHER, PANORAMIC ROOF, LOADED
$0 DOWN
$237/MO*
2004 NISSAN XTERRA LOADED, LOW MILES, EXCELLENT CONDITION
$0 DOWN
$255/MO*
2008 JEEP PATRIOT A/T, FULL POWER
BASED ON $0 DOWN, 7% APR @ 72 MOS.
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