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Welcome to Fort Lee ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Driving Directions and Gate Information .................................................................................................................... 10 Map ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Important Telephone Numbers ................................................................................................................................. 12 The History of the Fort Lee Area ................................................................................................................................ 14 Requirements for Operating Vehicles on Base ............................................................................................................. 18 Take Advantage of Utility Deposit Waiver Program ...................................................................................................... 19 Commercial Transportation Available to Fort Lee Personnel.......................................................................................... 20 Inbound Personal Property ...................................................................................................................................... 20 Fort Lee Military Pay Office ...................................................................................................................................... 20 Fort Lee Offers Temporary Lodging, On-Base Housing, Help in Finding Housing Off-Base ................................................ 22 Army Community Service Prepared to Help Soldiers and Families................................................................................. 28 Fort Lee Places High Priority on Child Care, Youth Activities ......................................................................................... 48 Kenner Army Health Clinic Provides Health Services for Fort Lee Personnel .................................................................... 54 Tricare at Fort Lee ................................................................................................................................................... 55 Financial Institutions Offer Banking on Base............................................................................................................... 59 Fort Lee Offers Multitude of Religious Services, Programs............................................................................................. 60 Post Shopping Facilities, Services Cover Most Needs................................................................................................... 62 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Offers Wide Range of Activities ................................................................... 65

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Fort Lee is more than just a military installation – it’s a school, a workplace and a home with roots reaching back to the settlement at Jamestown.

The U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command, the U.S. Army Quartermaster School, the U.S. Army Ordnance School, the Army Logistics University, Kenner Army Health Clinic, Military Entrance Processing Station and the U.S. Army Garrison, which is organized under the Northeast Region Office of the Installation Management Command, are among the many organizations on Fort Lee. Fort Lee is also home to the headquarters for the Defense Commissary Agency, as well as the 49th Quartermaster Group, which is a Forces Command unit and the only active-duty petroleum and water group headquarters. In addition, the 49th QM Group has the only two mortuary affairs units in the active-duty Army inventory.

The long term physical improvements that have been underway at Fort Lee over the last half century received a major boost when Congress passed Base Realignment and Closure legislation in 2005. As a result of approved recommendations several new organizations are relocating to and/or consolidating their operations on Fort Lee – including the U.S. Army Ordnance Center and School from Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, and most of the U.S. Army Transportation Center and School from Fort Eustis, Virginia Dozens of new classroom buildings, headquarters, fitness and dining facilities, outdoor training sites, high-rise housing projects, and more are already under construction. When completed in 2011, at a projected cost of $1.5 billion, the installation will have acquired 6.5 million square feet of new facilities. In that same timeframe the daily population is expected to rise from 32,000 to nearly 47,000.

In the summer of 2007 there was a ground-breaking ceremony on Sergeant Seay Field to begin construction of the new four-story Sustainment Center of Excellence (SCoE) Headquarters building. To help make way for the new structure, the First Logistical Command Memorial – which had been located on that site since 1974 – was carefully unmoored and moved to a more prominent spot facing the main entrance to Fort Lee. The $50 million SCoE Headquarters Building took eighteen months to build and

was formally dedicated in January 2009. It houses the Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM), logistics combat and training developments, and command group headquarters for the Quartermaster, Ordnance, and Transportation Corps. The Sustainment Center of Excellence transforms Fort Lee into the third largest training installation in the Army, in terms of student numbers, after Fort Jackson, South Carolina and Fort Benning, Georgia.

In July 2009 the local Command and invited dignitaries gathered to mark the opening of the Army Logistics University (ALU), another recently completed BRAC 2005 project. This 400,000-square-foot building will soon be offering more than 200 courses, is expected to be able to train upwards of 2,300 military and civilian students daily.

Fort Lee provides an outstanding place for families to live, work and play, all within the installation. Through the Residential Community Initiative, Fort Lee is able to provide the best in on-post housing for military families, while the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate provides a variety of activities for community members of all ages. Families are further supported through child and youth development services, religious activities, parks, stadiums and much more.

Fort Lee is an important part of the local community, as recognized in the signing of the Army Community Covenant.

We share partnerships with our surrounding communities, which have so much to offer, from lodging, restaurants and retail shopping to historical and sports parks.

We extend a genuine Fort Lee welcome to you and your family and hope you find your assignment rewarding. We are proud to say you are a member of “Team Lee.”

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Driving Directions and Gate Information Fort Lee is located about 40 miles from Richmond, 133 miles from Washington, D.C., and 97 miles from Virginia Beach.

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From I-95 South from Arlington, VA. Proceed south on I-95 merging onto I-295 S via exit number 84A – on the left – toward Rocky Mt, N.C. Proceed on I-295 South onto VA-36 w/ Oaklawn Blvd. via exit number 9B toward Fort Lee/Colonial Heights.

Approximate Travel Time - 2 hours, 17 minutes From I-95 North from Rocky Mount, N.C. Proceed north on I-95 merging onto I-295 N via exit number 46 toward Washington. Proceed on I-295 North onto VA-36 w/ Oaklawn Blvd. via exit number 9B toward Fort Lee/Colonial Heights.

Approximate Travel Time - 1 hour, 55 minutes From I-64 East from Charlottesville, VA. Proceed east on I-64 merging onto I-295 S via exit number 177 toward Washington/Norfolk. Proceed on I-295 South onto VA-36 w/ Oaklawn Blvd. via exit number 9B toward Fort Lee/

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Approximate Travel Time - 1 hour, 51 minutes From I-64 West from Virginia Beach, VA. Proceed west on I-64 merging onto I-295 S/US-60 exit- exit number 200- toward Rocky Mt., N.C. Merge onto I-295 S via the exit- on the left- toward Bottoms Br. Proceed on I-295 South onto VA-36 w/ Oaklawn Blvd. via exit number 9B toward Fort Lee/Colonial Heights.

Approximate Travel Time - 1 hour, 34 minutes Once you have reached the I-295 Fort Lee/Colonial Heights exit: Go to the fifth traffic light and turn left at the Lee Avenue Gate. Get immediately in the right hand lane and park in the Welcome Center parking lot.

Requirements For Temporary Post Vehicle Pass To obtain a temporary post vehicle pass, you must provide a valid registration for your vehicle, proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license and destination as name of facility, building number, street address, or unit name. Access to Fort Lee without a DoD sticker is now restricted to the Sisisky Gate.

(See special instructions.)

Fort Lee Gates and Hours of Operation Access Fort Lee from one of the two gates located on Hwy. 36. Drivers should remain flexible and call the Fort Lee Police Station at (804) 734-7400 shortly before arriving as the 24-hour gate may occasionally shift from the Lee Gate to the Sisisky Gate. Drivers of large panel vans, trucks, RVs or those pulling a paneled trailer should refer to the special instructions.

• Lee Ave. Gate: Open 24 hours • Mahone Ave. Gate: Open daily, 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.

• A Ave. Gate: Open Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.

• Shop Rd. Gate: Open 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.

• Sisisky Blvd. Gate: Open daily, 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Commercial traffic must enter through Sisisky Blvd. Gate, but can exit the installation from any gate.

• Jackson Cir. Gate: Open 24 hours to residents and authorized guests.

• Temple Ave. Gate: (Ordnance School) Open 24 hours to staff, residents and authorized guests.

Most of Fort Lee’s gates are equipped with electronic RapidGate®. To use these lanes, you must obtain a RapidGate® ID. The system scans your RapidGate® ID card. These vehicles are still subject to random inspections as all other vehicles entering the installation. RapidGate® registration is conducted at Dukes Welcome Center, Bldg 5228 adjacent to the Lee Ave. Gate. The office is open weekdays from 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The phone number is (804) 734-4593. For more information visit the RapidGate® website at www.eidpassport.com

NOTE: Advanced Individual Students attending their first military occupational skill course are not authorized privately owned vehicles.

Fort Lee is located in the heart of the Tri-Cities of Hopewell, Petersburg and Colonial Heights.

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Special Instructions: During the hours between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m., the Sisisky Gate on Hwy. 36 is the only access for oversized vehicles and vehicles without a DoD sticker.

After turning left onto Sisisky Blvd. from Hwy. 36, immediately pull into the right hand lane to receive further instructions. If you arrive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., proceed about one mile past the Sisisky Gate to the stop light at the Lee Ave. Gate.

At the stoplight, make a left turn and stay in the left hand lane. There is no room in the Welcome Center Parking lot for large vehicles to turn around.

You must stop at the gate to receive further instruction.

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Fort Lee’s history spans 10,000 years, as indigenous native peoples occupied the area for 9,800 years. Fort Lee and the surrounding area were ideal for Native Peoples. The land provided sustenance; rock and clay were excellent raw materials to make stone tools or pottery.

The wetlands and close proximity to waterways allowed for easier mobility.

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THE HISTORY OF THE FORT LEE AREA

About 300 years ago, Fort Lee received its first European colonists. The roads and the later railroads on which tobacco was transported to market became the avenue of mobilization and troop support during the Revolutionary and the Civil wars.

These roads passing through Fort Lee linked Petersburg and “City Point,” now Hopewell, both vital supply and communication centers on the Appomattox River.

During the last days of the Revolutionary War, British and Tory troops were engaged in a battle by a small force of Americans near Blandford Church, between Petersburg and the present Fort Lee. After the Americans were forced to withdraw and all military stores in Petersburg were destroyed, Lord Cornwallis and his army joined the British and marched through this area to Yorktown where the war ended.

In the summer of 1864, General Ulysses S. Grant decided the capture of Petersburg was essential to the Union cause in order to cut the important supply lines into Richmond and force Robert E. Lee out into the open.

Lee moved his headquarters to “Violet Bank,” now Colonial Heights, and Grant’s headquarters and supply depot were at City Point. The struggle for Petersburg continued for 10 months before Lee evacuated to the city.

One week later, Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House, 100 miles to the west.

Four historical markers indicate where General Grant’s military railroad crossed the post.

For a time, General George Gordon Meade had his headquarters in the area of E. Ave. and 38th St., and President Abraham Lincoln watched a review of troops at the present Mahone Ave. parade ground just weeks before his assassination.

Camp Lee During World War I Just 18 days after a state of war with Germany was declared, the first Camp Lee was selected as a state mobilization camp and later became a division training camp.

In June 1917, building began and within 60 days, 14,000 men swarmed over the newly designed military installation.

When construction work ended, there were accommodations for 60,335. On July 15, 1917, the War Department announced that the camp would be named in honor of General Lee (1807-1870), the most famous of the Confederate Civil War commanders.

After World War I, Camp Lee was taken over by the Commonwealth of Virginia and designated a game preserve.

Later, portions of the land were incorporated into the National Military Park of Petersburg.

Camp Lee During World War II In October 1940, the War Department ordered the construction of another Camp Lee on the site of the earlier installation. Built as rapidly as the first, construction was still ongoing when the Quartermaster Replacement Training Center (QMRTC) started operation in February 1941.

Camp Lee was also the home of a Medical Replacement Training Center (MRTC), but as the Quartermaster training increased, it was decided to relocate the MRTC to Camp Pickett, Va. Later, the QMRTC was re-designated as an Army Services Forces Training Center, but it retained its basic mission of training Quartermaster personnel.

While the QMRTC was getting underway, the Quartermaster School was transferred to Camp Lee. A full program of courses was conducted, including Officer Candidate School. By the end of 1941, Camp Lee was the center of both basic and advanced training of Quartermaster personnel and held this position throughout the war.

Fort Lee After 1950 When World War II ended, the fate of Camp Lee was in question. In 1946, the War Department announced that Camp Lee would be retained as a center for Quartermaster training.

Official recognition of its permanent status was obtained in

The Quartermaster Training Center, created to supervise the training of Quartermaster personnel and troop units, brought an intensification of training activity within the Quartermaster Corps.

As a result, the courses formerly taught at other locations were incorporated in the curriculum of the Quartermaster School.

Profound changes were evident at Fort Lee during 1962. The post became a Class 1 military installation under Second United States Army. The Quartermaster School became a part of the Continental Army Command service school system and was also selected to serve as the home of the Quartermaster Corps and Corps Historian.

In July 1973, Fort Lee came under the control of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.

1950 and the post was re-designated as Fort Lee. Immediately troops began Quartermaster training for the Korean War and continued for the next three years. After the Korean War, progress was made on an ambitious permanent building program.

Under the 20-year program, Fort Lee changed from an installation of temporary wooden structures to a modern Army post with permanent brick and cinder block buildings.

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Fort Lee Today Fort Lee is expanding as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 2005. The installation will nearly double in size by 2011. Recent BRAC construction projects completed include the Sustainment Center of Excellence and the Army Logistics University.

Fort Lee serves as center for logistics excellence while providing support to U.S. Army, Joint and Coalition operations around the world. The average annual student load for Fort Lee is more than 4,200. Once BRAC actions are complete in 2011, it is estimated to be 10,045. The average military population at Fort Lee will increase from 4,281 in 2008 to an estimated 5,673 in 2011. Approximately 4,450 Civilians and 1,190 contractor

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employees worked at Fort Lee in 2008. The average number of military family members is 3,450. Fort Lee also supports more than 55,000 retirees and their Families.

Fort Lee Tomorrow As a result of the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 2005, Fort Lee is expanding. The installation will nearly double in size and the daily population is expected to rise from 32,000 to nearly 47,000. With the grand openings of the Sustainment Center of Excellence and the Army Logistics University already completed this year, in the coming years, Fort Lee will welcome the Ordnance Center and School, Transportation Center and School and the Defense Contract Management Agency, among others.

Fort Lee will also merge the culinary training centers from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., resulting in combined service training at the Joint Center of Excellence for Culinary Training.

The Lackland AFB Transportation Training School is also scheduled to move to the installation, creating the Joint Center for Consolidated Transportation Management Training.

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Fort Lee Vehicle Registration Fort Lee requires residents and employees to register all motor vehicles, including motorcycles and mopeds operated on Fort Lee with the Vehicle Registration Office, which is located in the Soldier Support Center Bldg .3400 at 16th St. & B Ave. The hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for DoD decals and extended passes. Visitors are required to enter the Lee Gate Inspection pit for admittance.

Motorcycle Registration Requirements Motorcycle operators must show proof of completion of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Experienced Rider Course to register their motorcycles. The Motorcycle Safety Class is offered free of charge on Fort Lee by volunteers who work with the Installation Safety Office. For the next class, call (804) 7653129.

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Speed Limits – 15 and 25 mph The speed limit in Fort Lee housing areas is 15 mph. All other roads are 25 mph unless otherwise posted. The speed limit on Sisisky Blvd. is 30 mph, and 20 mph on Yorktown Dr. Speed limits are enforced using radar, especially in the housing areas.

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The Utility Deposit Waiver Program (UDWP) is for active duty service members who Permanent Change of Station (PCS) transfer to Fort Lee. The waiver is for new customers of Columbia Gas of Virginia and/or Dominion Virginia Power and must be requested within 10 working days of hook up. The UDWP may cover up to $200 of the security deposit fees and be used only once during one PCS tour.

First, you must locate your residence. Then, contact Columbia Gas (800) 543-8911 or Dominion Virginia Power (866) 366-4357 to open or transfer the account into your name. The account must be in the service member’s name.

Once your account is open, bring the following to Army Community Service for processing: • Resident address • Account number(s) • Valid military ID card with at least 14 months remaining until the expiration date or a copy of reenlistment paperwork (exception: military family members can obtain the waiver for their sponsor with a valid Power of Attorney).

• Copy of PCS orders (must be permanent party) to Fort Lee. If the orders do not show the service member has family members, then an additional signed commander’s statement to reside off post is required for E-5 and below. (Note: AIT and foreign students are not eligible; basic and advance officers may apply) • Cash, check or money order to cover a non-refundable fee ($15 for one waiver; $25 for two waivers).

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Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles The nearest Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle Office is located about one mile from the Sisisky Gate at 4401 Crossings Blvd. in Hopewell. From the Sisisky Gate, make a right-hand turn onto Route 36. Make another right-hand turn at Crossings Boulevard. The DMV is a half mile up the road on the left-hand side.

The Hopewell DMV Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

To contact the DMV, call toll-free (866) 368-5463, locally (804) 541-6575, or visit www.dmv.state.va.us.

Before purchasing, registering or making any other legal transaction involving a motor vehicle, military personnel should contact the DMV to determine all costs and paperwork associated with the action. The Commonwealth of Virginia policies and interpretation of the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act vary greatly from those of many other states.

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Airport Shuttle and Taxi Service Groome Transportation is authorized to provide shuttle service to and from the Richmond International Airport, which is about 40 minutes north of post. Call (804) 222-7222 or (800) 552-7911 for service.

Rail Service Regional and National rail service is provided by Amtrak.

The Ettrick Station is located at 3516 South St. in Petersburg.

Visit www.amtrak.com or call (800) USA-RAIL (872-7245).

Authorized Taxis There are only four local taxi companies authorized to operate on Fort Lee. They provide transportation in and around the post.

Taxis from outside the local area may deliver customers to Fort Lee, but may not make pickups.

Marshall Cab, LLC: 804-458-3325 AAA Taxicab Company: (804) 862-8111 Boulevard Cab, Inc.: (804) 732-3636 A Rainbow Taxi Company: (804) 862-1108 Bus Service Regional bus service is provided by Greyhound Bus Lines.

The local terminal is located at 100 W. Washington St. in Petersburg.

Main: (804) 732-2905 Greyhound Package Express: (804) 732-2906 Greyhound Charter: (800) 454-2487

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The Inbound Personal Property Office arranges delivery of inbound household goods and whole baggage shipments.

It is not a delivery point for these items. The office is located at 911 22nd St. in Bldg. 5208 directly behind the Army Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum and can be reached at (804) 734-4169.

Household goods that were placed in non-temporary storage prior to an overseas tour are handled by a dedicated representative. Anyone with questions about goods in nontemporary storage can contact either the inbound or outbound office and ask to be transferred to the storage representative at 734-4168.

The Defense Military Pay Office at Fort Lee is a tenant organization closely linked to the USAG in support of Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missions. The DMPO is responsible for ensuring Soldiers assigned to Fort Lee receive their authorized pay and allowances.

DMPO is located on corner of C and Lee avenues in Bldg. 8022. This area is responsible for customer service of Soldiers that have already in-processed through finance.

In/Out processing Section of the DMPO is located at the Soldiers One Stop, Bldg. 12010. PCS travel is also included at this area.

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Pets are not allowed in the lodging facilities. Pets must be boarded at one of the off-post kennels. There are a limited number of hotels and motels in the local area that accept pets, so it is advised to make arrangements as soon as possible. Those who choose to stay in an off-post hotel because of pets might not be eligible for lodging expense reimbursable.

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There are two helpful web sites that Soldiers can use to obtain helpful information. The Automated Housing Referral Network (www.ahrn.com) you can locate housing in the surrounding Fort Lee communities as well as gather information about your next duty station. Also you may locate homes for sale from other

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This process include floor plans, photo tours, policies and procedures, programs, and services, waiting list information, BAH, forms, contact information, utilities, schools, maps and much more.

The Villages at Fort Lee – On-Post Family Housing Fort Lee Family Housing, now called The Villages at Fort Lee, transitioned to a privatized partner in September 2007. Congress passed legislation in 1996, which allowed the Services to privatize family housing and to use allotted Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to pay for the funding of housing projects. In the Army, we refer to this initiative as the “Residential Communities Initiative” or RCI. This partnership is between the U.S. Army and the private company East Army Properties (Pinnacle, Hunt and Falcon Properties) called Fort Lee Commonwealth Communities, LLC. In September 1998, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, (OSD) published guidance requiring Service Members in privatized housing to be responsible for the utilities they consume. OSD also established procedures that allow Service Members who conserve to be financially rewarded and those who did not conserve to be billed for their usage over an allotted baseline. To better understand the billing process, we have conducted a “Mock Billing” program. Through the “Mock Billing” period, residents became knowledgeable on how much gas and electricity they consumed each month, and worked to conserve our natural resources. This provided an opportunity for residents to learn and teach their dependants on

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Single Service Member Housing The First Sergeant’s Barracks Initiative was implemented at Fort Lee in March 2008. Single permanent-party service members new to Fort Lee should call (804) 734-3977. The Centralized Barracks Management (CBM) office is located in the dayroom of Bldg. P-8401 at the corner of A Avenue and 27th St. Personnel in the rank of E-6 and above and considered bonafide bachelors will be housed off the installation.

Certificates of Non-availability (CNA) will be provided by the Housing Division upon arrival. Ten Bachelor Officer Quarters (BOQs) and Senior Enlisted Quarters (SEQs) are available.

These units have two bedrooms and the units are furnished.

Single permanent-party Soldiers in the grades of E-5 and below are normally housed in the installation’s barracks buildings P-

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the importance of conserving energy. All home baselines were developed based on specific criteria for each home type, with full consideration for that home’s energy efficient attributes. No residents were charged for utilities during the “Mock Billing” period.

Fort Lee Commonwealth Communities was formed to provide convenient on-post housing and is professionally managed

by Pinnacle Management Company. The Villages at Fort Lee currently offers 1,182 homes located in five different villages.

Homes range in size from two to five bedrooms and offer open floor plans. Each village caters to a specified rank band.

Through the RCI Initial Development Period (IDP), the development of 651 new homes, two new villages and three new neighborhood centers will be completed in late 2011 with a total of almost 1,500 residences available. About 1,380 units will be designated for enlisted personnel, with 120 designated for officers.

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The concept of upgrading and adding units is also being applied to the community centers. A splash park is being added to the main community center on Sisisky Blvd. and Jackson Cir. Community Center. Both Sisisky and Jackson Cir. have fitness centers and a children’s play area for residents to use Monday - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Additionally, Jackson Cir. also has a cyber room for residents to bring in their laptop and utilize wireless internet. The Jefferson Terrace village has a neighborhood center which offers a place for residents to visit during the day.

As a result of upgrades to housing and additional units being built, the status of availability fluctuates. The average wait time for on-base family housing is about six months, but can vary greatly due to rank and bedroom requirements, as well as the status of the building projects. The Monroe Manor neighborhood is undergoing a relocation and demolition project.

All duplexes are scheduled to be demolished by Jul 2010, with new construction in Monroe beginning Dec 2009. Many of the residents will be relocated to other housing areas which will increase waiting times for incoming personnel.

Applications for housing can be submitted before arriving at Fort Lee and service members can be added to the appropriate quarter’s waiting list. Once a service member signs into their unit a home can be assigned. Housing is offered first-come, first-served. Incoming personnel must provide a copy of their orders with their completed housing application to include required documents. Visit https://lee.pinnaclefamilyhousing.

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Each village offers improved maintenance and customer service, including a resident relations specialist, a community director and a fully-staffed maintenance team professionally trained to serve residential concerns and needs. In addition to the full time staff, a 24-hour emergency maintenance service is available. Other amenities include no security check or deposits, dedicated cyclic maintenance, free yard maintenance, free pest control, $10,000 personal property renterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance and $100,000 liability included in rent, with $100 deductible.

To apply for housing or get the most current information visit https://lee.pinnaclefamilyhousing.com. For additional questions about residing on the installation call (804) 733-1558.

Off-Post Housing For those who prefer to live in the community, the area is rich in housing choices, whether the desired home is a luxury apartment rental, single-family home rental or home purchase.

To help those who are looking for housing, the Housing Services Office (HSO) has a listing of apartment complexes, homes for rent and area realtors, as well as area maps and community

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Still, some homeowners enjoy doing the upkeep work. But, in most cases, the decision to buy or build becomes much more subjective: whether the “right” existing home lies in the “right” location. Some buyers may identify an established neighborhood as the one in which they want to live and that means they will have to choose from listed homes or wait until others become available.

Families always have to keep the kids in mind, and that often makes the location decision more critical. Does the prospective neighborhood offer plenty of playmates, playgrounds and a community center? Is it safe? What about the school system?

Many buyers base their decisions on the quality of area schools.

In many ways, shopping for homes is not very different from shopping for cars: Everyone fears picking out a lemon.

Although recent laws require real estate agents to disclose any known defects in a property, buyers must still be careful. A home inspection prior to closing is a good way to protect yourself from future surprises.

It is also a good idea to visit the local police station and ask them about the crime rate for the neighborhood you are thinking of buying in. That information may be available at the HSO as well.

Several home-buying options available to both buyers and sellers may help ease the chore of finding the right roof under which to rest your head. In a buyer agency, the buyer signs an agreement with the agent. It basically says the agent represents the buyer instead of the seller. A seller agency, in contrast, means the agency works for the seller. Finally, with a dual agency, the staff represents both the buyer and the seller.

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members in time of need. ACS has expanded services to provide support for those deployed Soldiers who have been impacted by repeat deployments and extensions. Their family members have sacrificed and it’s our job to make certain they remain strong, focused and capable to preserve the family unit.

ACS programs provide military personnel and their families with a wealth of resources for guidance in personal family and professional matters. ACS works on the concept that lifestyle and family life can directly impact job performance and mission readiness. They offer services to our military families including a lending closet. By offering workshops and resources on issues, such as stress management, anger management, conflict resolution and parenting skills, ACS focuses on alleviating problems at home that could, in turn, impact service member and mission readiness.

The Fort Lee ACS is open to all military personnel and their families and virtually all the services are free to active duty and retired members and their families. ACS hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. To receive services, more information or to volunteer, stop by the office at 1231 Mahone Ave., Bldg.

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Empowerment Program Services/Victim Advocate assists those who are victims of domestic violence. This includes safety planning, protective orders, coordination of emergency services, community resource information and referrals.

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Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) allows everyone the opportunity to submit their issues which will be presented to Army leadership. It is a process that lets Soldiers and families say what’s working, and what isn’t – and what they think will fix it.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment support program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide coordinated medical, educational, housing, community support and personnel services to Soldiers who have a special needs family member.

Financial Readiness Program (FRP) offers classes on checkbook management, money management, and budgeting.

Information is available on several other financially related topics of interest to military families. Other classes are available upon request.

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Army Family Team Building (AFTB) is an official Army training program that helps develop ready families and ready Soldiers. This program contributes to unit, mission environment and lifestyle by providing them with information, knowledge and skills vital to the readiness of the force.

Information, Referral & Follow-up Program (IR&F) is designed to link service members and their family members with other military and civilian helping agencies in the community and on post. Providing information and referrals is one of the primary functions of ACS.

Employment Readiness Program (ERP) provides up-to-

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ACS from page 30 Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) provides assistance in the recruitment, training and recognition of installation volunteers and maintains a database of volunteer positions available on the installation. The AVC respects individual programs, organizations and military units that utilize volunteers as it links together Army volunteers throughout the community.

New Parent Support Program (NPSP) offers services from a licensed professional to expectant parents and parents of newborns through three years of age. The New Parent Support Home Visitors can visit with you at home or can schedule an office visit. Services are tailored to your Familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and goals.

Family Advocacy Program (FAP) supports readiness by

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) connects survivors with people who can help you move forward and find strength. Many times after you have lost a loved one, there are unresolved issues or questions that may surface months or years after the loss. We are there to help and provide you with needed resources. SOS demonstrates the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to families of the fallen.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Prevention Program is committed to supporting and caring for victims of sexual assault and to ensuring that victims are treated according to Army policy.

This program reinforces the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault that centers on prevention (education and training), immediate response (victim advocacy), and follow-up. The Army policy promotes sensitive and confidential care for victims of sexual assault and accountability for those who commit these acts.

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Relocation Readiness Program provides assistance to military members and their families in transition by maintaining current information on installations worldwide and operating a lending closet for temporary use of basic household items.

Relocation workshops can help reduce the stress associated with moving. Workshops cover a variety of topics, including pay and allowances, household goods, move-related stress and helping children cope with relocation.

building healthy families and sustains strong communities by providing comprehensive approaches to prevention, identification, and intervention of child and spouse abuse in military families. Classes on Parenting, 5 Love Languages, Anger and Stress Management, Single Parent Support and others available upon request.

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Several childcare and youth programs are available for the children of military and civilian personnel assigned to Fort Lee, providing care for children ages four weeks to 12 years and access to youth programs for school-aged children.

Within the scope of Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS), programs are provided through the Child Development Center (CDC), Family Child Care (FCC) providers, residing both on and off the installation, School Age Services (SAS), Middle School and Teen (MS&T) program, Youth Sports & Fitness (YSF), Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills (SKIES), School Liaison Services (SLS), Outreach Services (OS) and MWR Partnership Program. MS&T, YSF and SKIES programs are available to retired military personnel as well.

Children/youth must be registered through the CYSS Central Registration Office in Bldg. 10612 prior to participating in CYSS programs.

The following are required to register: • Valid ID card (Military/DoD Civilian) • Proof of age document (birth certificate or ID card) • Current immunization record • Physical exam within 30 days of enrollment in childcare

programs • Three local emergency designees and phone numbers (other than child’s parents) • Family Care Plan (Form 5305-R) - only for sole and dual military parents • Current duty phone number • Sports registration requires a current physical that is valid for one year from the date of the exam and cannot expire before season ends.

Child Development Centers The CDC’s provide quality early childhood programs designed to meet the developmental needs of young children.

The CDC Yorktown (CDC Y) is located at 10610 Yorktown Dr., behind Memorial Chapel. The CDC Y can be reached by calling (804) 765-3765.

Services include: • Full-day program that offers care to children ages six weeks to five years. Regular operating hours are Monday through Friday from 5:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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The FCC program provides training and certification for providers, while the FCC staff monitors their homes as well.

Each FCC childcare home operates as a small business, and childcare fees vary according to contracted services between the provider and the parent. Full-day, part-day, hourly and extended hours services are offered for children 4 weeks to 12 years. The FCC office is located in Bldg. 10612 and can be reached by calling (804) 765-3050.

• Preschool program for children 3 to 4 years.

• Hourly care program for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CDC Battle (CDC B) is located at 10620 Battle Drive, beside the Youth Center. CDC B can be reached by calling (804) 7340466/734-2884. This is a part day program with operating hours of Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. serving children 6 weeks to 5 years. Parents may elect two, three or five days per week.

School Age Services School-Age Services provides before/after school care for first through fifth graders. The program is located in the Youth Center facility in Bldg. 10605 and can be reached by calling (804) 765-3763. Hours of operation are 5:15 to 8:30 a.m. and 3:45 to 6 p.m. The program is closed on federal holidays.

Bus Service is provided for the Prince George Schools of Harrison, South and Walton.

A full day program of activities is offered through the “Summer Fun” program from June through August and hours of operation are 5:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Drop-in care is provided as space is available during normal program hours. Appointments must be made in advance.

Family Child Care FCC-certified providers offer childcare services in their homes. This service designed to meet the childcare needs of parents who prefer small group setting in a home environment.

A note about off-post civilian childcare Because of the potential for long waiting lists often associated with military child care programs, military Families may choose to seek civilian child care providers. Civilian providers typically

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Youth Sports & Fitness Program The Youth Sports & Fitness (YSF) Program offers a variety of sports and fitness activities, such as basketball, soccer, football, baseball and cheerleading for children ages three to 18.

Tournament leagues and competitions are held throughout the year as well. Sports Camps are offered during the summer. The Fort Lee YSF program is a sanctioned chapter of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. The YSF office is located in the Post Field House and can be reached by calling (804) 7345364.

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Middle School & Teen Program The MS&T Program is located at the Youth Center in Bldg.

10605 and provides after school and summer activities for sixth through 12th graders.

The MS&T Program is an affiliate of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and offers a variety of clubs and activities and maintains a state-of-the-art computer lab and learning center.

MS&T program participation is open to Family members of active duty, DoD Civilians, DoD Contractors and retired military personnel. The program promotes and fosters social interaction, personal growth, recreational skills, educational opportunities, youth development and sports and fitness.

Youth can meet with friends and participate in various games, tournaments, dances and trips. There are many special events and programs available throughout the year. The MS&T program can be reached by calling (804) 765-3763.

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School Liaison Services School Liaison Services (SLS) provides information, support and assistance to military parents of school-age children, Kindergarten through 12th grade, prior to arrival, upon arrival while stationed at the installation and while preparing to depart.

The School Liaison Officer (SLO) informs and represents the Command on all school issues and has established partnerships with the local schools. The SLO also acts as a point of contact for those who home school their children and provides general information and questions relating to such things as registration, bus routes and school policies. SLS is located in Bldg. 10612 and can be reached by calling (804) 765-3813.

Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills The Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills (SKIES) program offers a myriad of instructional classes to children and youth, such as dance, piano, karate, art and drawing, golf, teen babysitter course, financial readiness, skate boarding, theater production, etc. The office is located in Bldg.

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Outreach Services The Outreach Services (OS) program provides services such as on-site child care for unit and organization activities, parent co-ops, parent resource and education, CYSS central registration, etc. The office is located in Bldg. 10612 and can be reached by calling (804) 765-3852.

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Each EDGE! Program will operate for a month at a time, twoto-three days per week at three hours a session. Soon to come EDGE! Programs are: Golf, Bowling, Outdoor Recreation activities, Framing and Scrapbooking, Fitness programs and Culinary Arts. Instead of sitting at home all summer playing video games, come out and experience the EDGE! Program.

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Kenner Army Health Clinic Provides Health Services for Fort Lee Personnel The Kenner Army Health Clinic proudly serves the Fort Lee community with primary health care for all TRICARE Prime beneficiaries. Kenner provides a full array of outpatient primary health care services for service members and their families.

The clinic uses network civilian health care partners to provide specialty care and inpatient hospitalization. A Primary Care Manager (PCM) referral and an authorization from HealthNet is required prior to any outpatient civilian care, exception is Emergency Room care. Urgent Care requires a referral and an authorization prior to the visit. This authorization facilitates payment of the claim. Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Portsmouth, McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis and the Health Clinic at Langley Air Force Base are additional military medical treatment facilities that serve our beneficiaries.

Kenner offers shuttle service to most of these facilities.

Kennerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s routine operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sick call for active duty Soldiers is from 6:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kenner is closed Thursday afternoons after 12 p.m. in the months with five Thursdays for training. Kenner is closed on

weekends and federal holidays. After hours, Kenner patients have access to an on-call primary care manager by calling the administrative officer of the day (AOD) at (804) 734-9000.

The AOD will note your information and contact the on-call provider. The on-call provider will return your call and assist you in getting the proper care.

In an emergency, dial 911. Emergencies are medical conditions that pose a threat to life, limb or eyesight. Emergencies should be treated immediately and emergency room visits are covered under your TRICARE benefits. Kenner has no emergency services.

Kenner Services Kenner provides a full range of out-patient services to include adult and pediatric primary care. They also provide limited specialty care to include optometry, orthopedics, physical therapy, preventive medicine, community mental health (active duty only) and social work. Ancillary services include laboratory, pharmacy and radiology.

Kenner is located at 700 24th Street in Bldg. 8130. For information, call (804) 734-9000 or visit www.narmc.amedd.army. mil/kenner. The TRICARE Appointment Line is (877) 874-2273.

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Who is eligible for TRICARE? Active duty and retired members and their families, and survivors of all uniformed services who are not eligible for Medicare are all eligible for TRICARE. Reservists on active duty are covered by TRICARE (amount of coverage is based on length of orders) and their family members are covered when their reservist’s orders are for more than 30 days.

Active duty service members (including reservists) must update their DEERS information and enroll in TRICARE upon

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When an active duty service member arrives at a new duty station, he or she must update their DEERS and update their enrollment in TRICARE Prime. Active duty personnel have TRICARE Prime and are assigned their own primary care manager team based on their work location. This guarantees that active duty service members receive medical care in military clinics and hospitals and the care is near their workplace.

Once you have done that, you are encouraged to go to www.

TRICAREOnline.com and register to book your primary care appointments online.

If the service member has family members, their DEERS and TRICARE information must also be updated. Family members and retirees under 65 may choose among three TRICARE options based on which plan best fits their specific needs. If family members choose TRICARE Prime and are assigned a Fort Lee primary care manager, then they may also register and book their appointments at www.TRICAREOnline.com.

the military in conjunction with civilian contractors. Managed care means that you have a doctor or health care professional who serves as your personal health care manager. They can arrange referral appointments for specialty care when you need a specialist.

TRICARE serves active duty and retired members of the uniformed services, their families and survivors. Reservists and their family members are also covered by TRICARE, although coverage depends upon the length of the reservist’s orders.

TRICARE uses Army, Navy and Air Force health care with supplemental care from the civilian sector. This combination provides the best access and highest quality service for its beneficiaries.

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arrival at each new duty station, and they receive their TRICARE Prime Defense Enrollment Eligibility benefit at the military Reporting System (DEERS) clinic or hospital near (800) 538-9552 where they work. For www.tricare.osd.mil/DEERSaddress other beneficiaries, TRICARE offers three TRICARE Information options for health care: 1-877-TRICARE www.healthnetfederalservices.com TRICARE Prime, www.tricare.mil TRICARE Extra and TRICARE Standard.

TRICARE Appointments Call HealthNet at 1-866-MIL-HLTH (877) TRICARE (874www.TRICAREOnline.com 2273) to learn which TRICARE option is best Kenner after hours PCM on call for you or your family. (select “Administrative Officer Service members of the Day” option) are also encouraged 804-734-9000 to register at www.

Reservist Health Care Information TRICAREOnline.com, www.tricare.osd.mil/reserve which allows them to make appointments TRICARE Dental Program online 24/7.

The (800) 622-2256 Health Net website at www.ucci.com www.healthnetfederal services.com under TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy the benefi ciary portal (TMOP) also provides a (800) DoD-TMOP wealth of health care www.express-scripts.com (click on information when it “Department of Defense Beneficiaries”) may be inconvenient DoD Pharmacy Information to contact the Primary (877) 363-6337 Care Manager, such as WebMD and ways to Check claims online: improve to a Healthy www.mytricare.com Living lifestyle.

When on military duty, reservists are covered for any injury, illness or disease contracted or aggravated in the line of duty. This includes traveling directly to or from the place where they perform military duty. When ordered to active duty for more than 30 consecutive days, reservists have comprehensive health care coverage under TRICARE. Family members of reservists with orders for more than 30 days are eligible for all TRICARE options, including TRICARE Prime if they live within an hour’s drive of an MTF (they may enroll in Prime upon the sponsor’s activation). Upon demobilization, some reservists and family members are eligible for an additional 120 days of TRICARE coverage under the Transitional Health Care Benefit. Contact our local TRICARE network contractor at (877) TRICARE (874-2273) for more information, or visit the beneficiary portal at www.healthnetfederalservices.com.

Military retirees and family members who are over 65 and have Medicare Part B have TRICARE For Life (TFL). TFL is the last payer after Medicare and other health insurance.

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TRICARE Prime: With this option, most health care is provided by a military treatment facility (MTF) and supplemented by our TRICARE Network civilian providers around the MTF. (All active duty service members and activated reservists/National Guardsmen must enroll in TRICARE Prime when they report to a new duty station.)

There is no enrollment fee for TRICARE Prime for Active Duty Family Members (ADFMs), but they must complete an enrollment form. Family members of reservists with orders for more than 30 days may enroll in TRICARE Prime upon activation.

Beneficiaries choosing TRICARE Prime have a Primary Care Manager who coordinates your health care needs and refers you to a specialist when you need one. The Primary Care Manager also: • Provides and coordinates your routine health care.

• Maintains your health records.

• Refers you to specialists, if necessary (specialty care must be arranged and approved by your Primary Care Manager).

ADVANTAGES:

• No enrollment fee for active duty and families.

• No cost shares for active duty family members (except for pharmacy, the Point-of-Service feature and the Extended Care Health Option); no costs for active duty member.

• Guaranteed appointments.

• Primary Care Manager supervises and coordinates care.

• Away-from-home emergency coverage.

If you have other health care insurance, TRICARE Prime may not be your best option. Call HealthNet at (877) TRICARE for more information or contact the Fort Lee Health Benefits office at (804) 734-9447/9448 to discuss your options TRICARE Extra: Under this option, you choose a doctor, hospital or other medical provider listed from the Managed Care Support Contractor Provider Directory Listings. If you need help, contact HealthNet at 1-877-TRICARE (874-2273). Anyone who is eligible for TRICARE Standard may use TRICARE Extra. TRICARE Extra offers savings over TRICARE Standard because the doctors and health care providers are in the TRICARE network.

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• Co-payment is 5 percent less than TRICARE Standard.

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• No enrollment fee.

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• Annual deductible must be met.

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• Care is only on a space available basis at a military facility.

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TRICARE Standard: With this option, you have the most flexibility to see the authorized provider of your choice. People who are happy with coverage from a current civilian provider often choose this plan.

But having this flexibility means that care generally costs more out of your pocket. Any needed treatment may be available at a military facility, if space allows and after TRICARE Prime patients have been served. This option may be used by beneficiaries who have other health insurance (TRICARE Standard becomes the last payer).

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With the TMOP (TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy), you can receive up to a 90-day supply of your medication â&#x20AC;&#x201C; generics for $3 or name-brand for $9. Your medication is delivered postagepaid to your door through the U.S. Mail. This option works well for maintenance medications (including birth control pills) that are used on a regular basis. TMOP cannot be used by individuals with Other Health Insurance.

TRICARE Network Pharmacies are pharmacies in town that have contracted with TRICARE to fill your prescriptions. The co-pay for a 30-day supply is $3 for generics and $9 for namebrand drugs. The TRICARE Pharmacy Network now extends coast-to-coast, so if you are traveling and need to use a network pharmacy, it is no longer necessary to pay the full price upfront and seek reimbursement.

If these options are not available, you may use a non-Network Pharmacy, but your out-of-pocket costs will be higher. There is an annual deductible for this option plus a $9 or 20 percent cost share (whichever is greater). You may have to pay the bill upfront and then file a claim for reimbursement.

If you are seeking a prescription for a drug that is not on the TRICARE formulary, then your out-of-pocket expenses are increased to $22 through either a 30-day supply at a local network pharmacy or a 90-day supply through TMOP. As always, you and the government save money when you use the MTF and TMOP options to fill your prescriptions.

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SunTrust Bank SunTrust Bank has provided services on Fort Lee for more than 50 years. The bank offers checking accounts, ATM and check cards, installment loans, mortgages, money market accounts, safe deposit boxes and much more.

SunTrust’s main branch office is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. SunTrust also has a branch office in the Commissary. Hours at this branch are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Bank has 20 ATMs on post, including two at the main branch office and one at the Commissary, the PX, PXTRA, SCoE, LOGU, ALMC and DECA. Call (804) 541-2926 for more information.

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He is a past president of the Richmond Optometric Society and is active in the Virginia Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Lebow is a Fellow in the Virginia Academy of Optometry.

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ALU (in dining area), DECA (inside), Lodging (inside), North Fort Lee Barracks (inside) and North Fort Lee Garison Headquarters (inside). In addition, members can use the Internet to access their accounts 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Members can also use the Credit Union Service Center at Wal-Mart in Colonial Heights, which offers extended hours.

For more information, call (804) 452-0736 or visit www. fortleecu.org.

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Fort Lee Federal Credit Union Serving Fort Lee for more than 50 years, the Fort Lee Federal Credit Union (FLFCU) is a member-owned, not-forprofit financial institution. Those who live, work, worship, volunteer or attend school in entities located on Fort Lee and in the surrounding local area are eligible to become members, as are their immediate family members.

Members enjoy the advantages and services offered, such as low loan rates on mortgages, home equity loans, vehicle loans, signature loans, competitive rates, checking/share/draft accounts, Visa credit cards and debit cards. Bill Pay is offered at no-charge when a member has direct deposit.

The credit union on post is located at 3510 A Ave. Hours of operation are: Monday through Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The credit union’s main location is 4495 Crossings Blvd. in Prince George, VA. Hours of operation are: Monday through Tuesday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday through Friday and Military Paydays (except Wed), Lobby: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Drive thru: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

There are six FLFCU ATMs on post, located at the PXTRA (2 inside), PX (outside, walk-up), SCOE (in dining area),

Worship services, uplifting music, fellowship, women’s Bible studies, youth groups, pastoral counseling services and religious education programs for all members of the family are available.

The Fort Lee Unit Ministry Team consists of chaplains, chaplain assistants, two religious education coordinators, two departments of the Army civilians, several non-appropriated fund contractors and numerous volunteers who serve to assist those at Fort Lee with their spiritual growth.

Volunteers serve enthusiastically and are an invaluable part of the total ministry at Fort Lee. We encourage you to consider your gifts and talents and to invest them in spiritually rewarding experiences in our ministries at Fort Lee. To volunteer, call (804) 734-6494.

To help fulfill the spiritual needs of the Fort Lee community, there are two chapels located on post.

The Memorial Chapel serves as a hub for a variety of religious activities and programs on post. The chapel is a large and spacious permanent facility located at 1901 Sisisky Blvd., Building 10600. For information, call (804) 734-0232.

Services: •Collective Protestant 10:15 a.m. – Sundays

The Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Parissaint Parish, Roman Catholic Parish in Fort Lee, Virginia provides religious services, pastoral counseling, religious education, Bible Studies, Youth groups programs, retreats, weddings celebrations, Quinceañera, ministry for women (Military Council of Catholic Women, ministry for men (Knights of Columbus), ministry to the homebound, ministry to the veterans and retirees, and mostly support to service men and women and their families Religious

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The authorized Fort Lee Post Guide and Telephone Directory is a valuable reference for Soldiers and families stationed at Fort Lee. The Guide and Telephone Directory provides essential information to families relocating to Fort Lee; a complete listing of post telephone numbers; and a directory of local merchants and services.

For many Soldiers, this is their first introduction to the area. By advertising in the Guide and Telephone Directory, your business will be the first to reach them and begin developing customer loyalty.

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services are held regularly at the Memorial Chapel.

Mass Schedule: • Catholic Mass 8:45 a.m. and 12 p.m. – Sundays • Daily Catholic Mass – 11:45 a.m. Monday – Thursday The Heritage Chapel hosts the Collective Protestant (Gospel) Service and a Collective Protestant (Contemporary) Service along with other religious programs. The chapel is located on C Avenue in Bldg. 2607. For information, call (804) 7343325/3378.

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The Spiritual Fitness Center is staffed with chaplains and chaplain assistants who serve the spiritual and religious needs of the Soldiers and Cadre within the AIT environment at Fort Lee. For information, call (804) 734-3316.

The Family Life Center is available for marriage counseling, family counseling, classes and a variety of marriage and family enrichment programs, pastoral counseling and educational resources and programs to improve the quality of life. For more information call (804) 734-0165.

Islamic services are held every Friday, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. at 23rd Brigade Spiritual Fitness Center. For more information, call (804) 734-8000 x48260.

Spanish Bible Study is held every Sunday, 5 p.m. at the Heritage Chapel. For information, call (804) 734-3325/3378.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints offers services on Sundays at 9 a.m. at 23rd Brigade Spiritual Fitness Center Annex, 16th & C Ave. For more information, call (804) 926-8753.

Other post-wide religious activities include Bible studies, choirs, youth ministries, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) classes, Sunday School, Protestant Women of the Chapel, Military Council of Catholic Women, Protestant Men of the Chapel, single Soldier retreats, Couples retreats, summer Vacation Bible School and Spiritual Fitness Concert Series.

The Religious Support Office provides administrative and managerial religious support for leaders, Soldiers, Families and civilians within the Fort Lee Community. Counseling appointments are available through unit chaplains, family support agencies and referrals from command or medical channels. For more information, call (804) 734-6494.

In addition to programs and services offered on Fort Lee, there are other religious institutions for other religious denominations very close to post. For example, those of the Jewish faith can attend services at Congregation Brith Achim, located at 314 W. South Blvd. in Petersburg. For information, call (804) 7323968. For more information about post-wide religious programs or services, call the Religious Support Office at (804) 734-6494.

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There are a number of services on-post that offers military members and their families the convenience of doing their errands locally. From veterinarian and postal services to banking and shopping, Fort Lee offers military members on-post service with a smile.

Defense Commissary Agency The commissary at Fort Lee is open six days a week and stocks a large variety of food and household supplies.

It is located behind the post’s service station. Fort Lee’s Commissary is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Early bird shoppers can purchase 15 items or less Tuesday through Friday between 7:30 and 9 a.m. For more information, call (804) 765-2254.

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Main Post Exchange The Army Air Force Exchange Service operates the Main PX located in the Community Shopping Center in Bldg. 1605, 300 A Ave., near the Sisisky Avenue Gate. The store offers clothing and shoes, jewelry, gifts, music, health and beauty aids and more for the entire family.

Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (804) 861-5970 or 861-5971 for information.

PXtra The PXtra is located on the corner of Battle Dr. and Mahone Ave. in Bldg. 9025. The PXtra’s hours are Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call (804) 862-3763 for more information.

The PXtra offers furniture, video rentals, a wide variety of convenience and food items, stationery, music, some limited household goods and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the Class VI section.

Western Union Telegraph Service (incoming and outgoing), personal telegrams and telegraphic money orders are available at the PXtra’s customer service desk.

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Military Clothing Sales The Military Clothing Sales and Services store is located on the right side of the PXtra.

Authorized customers can purchase uniform and TA-50 items, special order dress uniforms, and many commercial items Soldiers find useful in the field. An alterations shop is connected to the back of the MCSS and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Service Station The Service Station is located on A Avenue and Sixth Street.

In addition to gasoline, this facility provides repair services to include Virginia State inspections, new tire sales and batteries. It is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Package and Beverage Store/Class VI Fort Lee’s main Class VI store is located on the end of the Main PX. It is a separate facility with its own entrance. The Class VI carries several varieties of beer, wine and liqueurs as well as soft drinks. The PXtra has a limited selection of Class VI items.

and Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. During the summer, the hours change. For information, call (804) 734-3312.

Veterinary Services The Fort Lee Veterinary Services has several missions ranging from care of the Military Working Dogs and basic pet care to the inspection of food supplies. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed the last working day of the month for inventory. Animals brought into the clinic must be in a carrier or on a leash.

The office is located in Bldg. 11025, 38th St. and E Ave., past the Criminal Investigation Services building and across the street from Defense Commissary Agency.

Pet care is restricted to active military, their family members, retirees and 100 percent DAV. It is limited to preventative care, treatment of some diseases, electronic tagging (micro-chipping) and health certificates.

Concession Operations There are several concession operations at both the Main PX and the PXtra. Those at the Main Exchange include the Barber Shop, Beauty Shop, Cellular Phone Sales and Service, Candy Shop, Optical Shop, Specialty Awards Shop, Enhancements and GNC. Concessions in the PXtra include a Barber Shop, Coffee Shop, Internet Café, Shoe Shine Shop, KC Fashions and Shoe/ Boot Repair, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Long Distance Phone Center, Computer Repair and Barracks Phone Service.

Food Courts and Eateries There are two food courts, an AAFES cafeteria, a standalone Burger King and a few portable food kiosks managed by or through AAFES on Fort Lee. The Food Court in the Main PX offers a wide variety of food choices, to include Charley Steakery, Cinnabon, Robin Hood Deli and Anthony’s Pizza. It is open every day of the week. The PXtra Food Court offers Anthony’s Pizza and Robin Hood Deli.

Burger King Burger King, Bldg. 4309, on Mahone Ave. is open Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Residents’ pets must be micro chipped, registered with the clinic and have a valid rabies certificate. Fort Lee housing regulations prohibit residents from having more than two pets in family housing areas. Pets of personnel residing on post must be registered with the post’s veterinarian upon arrival at Fort Lee. In addition to registration, these pets must also be microchipped for identification in case they are lost.

Currently, the clinic uses the “Home Again Chip.” Microchips are very small information devices that are injected beneath the skin between the shoulders. These chips have the owner’s name, address and phone number. This information can be accessed by scanning the animal with a small reader.

Call (804) 734-2446 for more information.

Thrift Shop and Homemaker’s Boutique For those who are trying to save a little money, the post offers a Thrift Shop and Homemaker’s Boutique. Sponsored by the Fort Lee Area Spouses’ Club, the facility is located in Building 5105 on the corner of Lee and B avenues. The Thrift Shop has clothing, books, toys, appliances and household goods available for sale, while the Homemaker’s Boutique sells handcrafted merchandise made by military personnel and their families. The shops are open Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fort Lee Post Office The Fort Lee post office is located at 1401 Mahone Ave. next to the PXtra. The official military mail post office entrance is located in the rear of the building, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

In addition to the standard services, such as stamp sales, express mail and money orders, the staff is familiar with the many unique mailing needs of military families. This is especially helpful for those mailing packages overseas.

FAMILY AND MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION OFFERS WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES The Fort Lee community has access to a number of leisure activities and facilities on post.

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The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate (FMWR) provides activities from dining, gyms and live theater productions to bowling, golf, skateboarding and swimming. In addition, service members and their Families are authorized to use leisure facilities at other military installations in the area.

These facilities range from a hotel and beach club at Fort Story, which is located next to Virginia Beach, to the Fishing Pier on the York River at Cheatham Naval Annex. The Annex, Fort Eustis and Fort Story also have lodges and cabins for rent, while Fort Eustis has a mini park featuring a go-cart track and an aquatics center.

Some of these facilities are also open to Department of Defense and Department of the Army Civilians and their families.

The FMWR directorate is located in Bldg. 4005. Call (804) 734-7195 or visit www.leemwr.com for information.

Regimental Club The Regimental Club offers a wide variety of entertainment and events throughout the year, featuring a lunch and dinner buffet Monday through Friday. Catering services are available for military and social functions, wedding receptions, farewells, luncheons, retirement and other events.

The lounge is open Monday and Wednesday through Saturday.

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Friday nights at the club feature the happenings for the community: oldies in the Denniston Lounge, mix Top 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the Jazz Lounge and hip hop in the ballroom. Monthly Comedy Night on Friday invites popular comedians. Saturday night, the party in the Denniston and Jazz lounges features famous radio personalities. Enjoy the new Regimental Connection with top ten sounds.

Bingo is the big draw at the club Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:45 p.m. and Sunday at 2:45 p.m., with paper and electronic bingo, daily jackpots and progressive jackpots up to $50,000.

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Brookwood Farm BBQ, original BQ from North Carolina, the Cyber Cafe, Thunderball Bowling, X-Box on large screen TVs and the All-Star Lounge with pool tables, video games and much more!

Friday is pool tournament night. Saturday is designated for the AIT population of Fort Lee only. Bring the family during the week.

through Friday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This is the place for class parties, end-of-course parties or any get-together. The Lee Club caters to a variety of functions from company or family parties to weddings and military balls.

The HideAway The HideAway offers a perfect taste of a rustic bar with a modern twist. Watch daily sports action on any of our six flatscreen televisions. Enjoy favorite games such as billiards and darts or get up and sing. Karaoke contests are held Friday and Saturday night. Wednesday night is recording night – bring those best vocals.

Quarterly, MWR provides brand-name entertainment. From June to September, the Summer Concert series is featured here.

The Lee Club The Lee Club provides a country club atmosphere for their patrons. The club serves breakfast and dinner weekdays.

Entertainment opportunities during the week include Tuesday Night Specials and Thursday Surf n’ Turf.

For a relaxing evening, visit Nothin’ Fancy Bar and Grill on the lower level Tuesday through Friday beginning at 4 p.m. and enjoy a game of pool or a game of darts. Karaoke Night is on Thursday and features a live DJ. Enjoy free appetizers Tuesday

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Information, Tickets and Travel Office The Fort Lee ITT Office is a full-service MWR leisure travel agency that specializes in a variety of travel services including tickets for the movie theater and amusement parks, local and national attractions, vacation packages, cruises and hotel reservations. ITT assists military and DoD civilians in obtaining discounts for leisure travel and can also accommodate travel arrangements for the civilian community. Hours of operation are Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours are 9 a.m. to

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Auto Crafts Auto Crafts repair facility offers rental of 10-slot bays and three-vehicle lifts for minor repairs to vehicles. This self-help facility is open to authorized users and has a trained instructor on duty to provide automobile repair assistance. Patrons may use tools to assist with repairs while on the premises. Short- and long-term vehicle storage is also available. The Auto Crafts shop is located in Bldg. 9035 behind the Bowling Center on Battle Drive. Hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday from 12 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. For further assistance, please call (804) 734-6859.

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Battle Drive Pool This outdoor pool is operational Memorial Day to Labor Day and provides swimming for recreation, troop training and Red Cross Water Safety courses. Authorized patrons include military members, retirees, DoD civilians and their dependents with proper ID. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Swim lessons are available to authorized users ages 5 years and above. Reservations for pool parties are accepted with at least a two-week advanced notice and a $25 deposit. Battle Drive pool is conveniently located behind the Lee Club off of Battle Drive. Pricing information and hours of operation may be obtained by calling (804) 734-6198 or emailing swimming@leemwr.com.

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show features live theater presentations with music to delight both young and old alike. Tickets are sold at the box office just prior to the show and are only $4.

The Lee Playhouse offers special shows for Fort Lee trainees, as well as evening and matinee performances for the entire Fort Lee community and surrounding areas.

Everyone from the Fort Lee community is invited to participate. No stage experience is necessary and all are welcome to audition, work back stage or help with audience management.

The playhouse is located on Mahone Avenue across from ACS and next to Burger King in Bldg. 4300. For more information on participating, performance dates and season tickets, call (804) 734-7182/6629.

Picture Perfect (Custom Frame Shop) The Picture Perfect framing facility is the perfect place to have all prints, needlepoint pieces, puzzles and certificates matted and framed. The staff offers professional service for those who prefer to have the work done for them. Customers who prefer to do it themselves can take classes to learn the basics of picture framing. Additionally, numerous arts and crafts classes are offered during various times of the year to include card club, acrylic and digital scrapbooking. Hours of operation may vary depending on the season. For details or reservations, call (804) 734-6137 or visit the Picture Perfect in Bldg. 9024, which is adjacent to the Bowling Center.

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Bowling Center Fort Lee Bowling Center offers 24 lanes with automated bumpers, a full-service IBPSIA certified Pro Shop and the Action City Grille. The Grille features a wide variety of food choices and an assortment of favorite beverages.

The bowling center is the place for birthday parties and group outings. The staff will design an event to remember that includes custom menus.

Fall/Winter leagues begin in September and Spring/Summer sign-ups are in May. Just learning the game? Try the Anytime League where you can bowl at your leisure.

Have fun with the Glow â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N Motion bowling on the weekend, or receive instruction from a former PBA professional with PBC-advanced-school certification.

The Bowling Center is located in Building P-9040, behind the PXTRA on Mahone Ave. Bowling hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (804) 765-3783 for information.

Cardinal Golf Club Fort Lee also has its own 27-hole championship golf course, fully-stocked pro shop, snack bar, driving range, putting green and lockers. Golf lessons are also available from a golf professional for a fee.

The course is available to active-duty, retired and DoD Civilians, federal government employees, family members and

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The course is open from dawn to dusk daily April through September, and from 8 a.m. to dusk October though March. The Cardinal Golf Club provides tee times beginning at 6:30 a.m. daily. All tee times can be made by calling (804) 734-2899 for reservations.

Clark Fitness Center and MacLaughlin Fitness Center Both fitness centers offer spacious men’s and women’s locker rooms with saunas, as well as a gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and other indoor sports.

The MacLaughlin Fitness Center is located on C Ave. and 22nd St. and offers five racquetball/handball courts with a mezzanineviewing area. Exercise rooms for aerobics, yoga, workouts and

weightlifting are also available for use. A variety of fitness classes, including aerobics, karate and circuit weight training are available. Call (804) 765-3070 for more information Clark Fitness Center is located on C Ave. and 9th St. and offers the services of certified fitness trainers, who can provide a fitness assessment that includes a blood pressure check, body fat analysis, upper body strength test and flexibility test.

Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (804) 765-3635 for more information FMWR Rental Center The center rents a variety of items that include, but are not limited to, bikes, camping equipment, cookers, coolers, dunk booths and canopies to help create successful outings.

The center rents bikes, camping equipment, cookers, coolers, dunk booths, canopies, volleyballs and many other items that help create successful outings.

To help with summer yard work, residents can rent lawnmowers and weed eaters. The Rental Center oversees an outdoor archery range, pavilion with picnic tables, skeet/trap ranges, volleyball, horseshoes, softball fields and batting cages.

In addition, the center also has a mobile rock-climbing wall available for units and other special events.

Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and closed Tuesdays, Sundays and holidays. To reserve equipment or obtain additional details, call (804) 765-2212.

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