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SEE PAGE 12 GOLD STAR FAMILIES New Army public service announcements released to increase awareness in the nation about the sacriďŹ ce of families of fallen military members SEE PAGE 17
TAX CENTER OPENS Free form preparation and e-ďŹ ling is now available to military identiďŹ cation card holders SEE PAGE 3
SNOW REMOVAL Directorate of Public Works offers guidance about snow, ice removal for building occupants, residents SEE PAGE 3
USO SUPPORT Fort Lee spouse recognized as a USO volunteer of the year during ceremony in Richmond SEE PAGE 14
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Amanda Palmer, an iconic alternative rock performer, was recently featured in a TED 2014 video clip entitled “The Art of Asking.” While I’m not a particular fan of her art style, I was impressed with her ideas; especially her notions of the difference between asking and begging, and
the “principle” of asking for just what you need, no more and no less. Perhaps, it was just the subject matter of the presentation that struck a nerve with me. Because of the material poverty of my childhood while growing up on an Indian reservation, by the time I was a young adult, I had learned not to ask anything of anyone. If, as a child, I wanted a particular toy or desired a particular desert dish, I was made to feel selfish
Maintain safety while entering installation Maj. David Martin Provost Marshal
Employees, residents and visitors of Fort Lee maintain an expectation of efficiency when it comes to getting on post, and rightly so. Efficiency, however, should not override safety. Several close calls occurred at Sisisky and Lee gates recently, which almost resulted in accidents. Travelers understandably expressed their frustration as a result, due in part to the revised traffic pattern established on Route 36 last year affecting the way vehicles enter at Sisisky Boulevard and Lee Avenue. Motorists should be aware of the yield and stop signs at Sisisky and Lee gates, respectively. Traffic approaching from Petersburg onto Sisisky Boulevard has a yield sign and
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and self-centered. The positive flipside is that this engendered self-reliance and a stoicism that served me well once I enlisted in the Army. Still, something was left out of my life, especially in relationships. If I could not ask my father for something, I certainly did not ask God, my Creator. When I needed guidance, illumination and truth, I was kind of on my own. There really is a practical concern here. As individuals, we do not have all the answers or all the solutions; we do not always know how to set the proper compass
should mind the traffic entering from the light. Drivers approaching Sisisky from Hopewell sometimes attempt to merge into the Petersburg lane when moving with the light, even though they are crossing a dividing line into another lane. Those drivers should be aware of vehicles in the far right lane before merging into that lane. If possible, motorists should maintain their designated lane of travel all the way through the access control point to minimize the risk of an accident. Drivers encounter a stop sign as they turn right off Route 36 toward the Lee Gate entrance, but most motorists wrongly treat it as a yield sign. This causes confusion for traffic turning into the entrance off Route 36 from Hopewell with the traffic light. It is everyone’s responsibility to maintain situational awareness of posted traffic signs as they enter the gates. In the meantime, the Provost Marshal Office personnel are exploring additional solutions at those locations to ensure everyone has the opportunity to enter with an increased level of safety and efficiency.
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Commanding General .............Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche Garrison Commander ....................... Col. Paul K. Brooks Public Affairs Officer............................. Stephen J. Baker Command Information/Managing Editor...Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ......... T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor.................. Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter ..........................Vacant Production Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.
heading. But, the person next to us may have a little more insight into a situation that just might help us. Maybe they have a little more expertise. Definitely perhaps, a little more experience. Can’t figure out the way? Ask. Someone, somewhere can. Not concerning everything under the sun, but in that span of control wherein your issue lies. Asking is an art. It is not a science. There are some persons who will send us on our way empty-handed. Ask anyway. Keep asking. The next person down the line, or the next, will help. It is an art to figure out the right source. It is an
art to catch just the right nuances. But, keep asking. Part of the human condition is the reluctance to deal with rejection, which is real and can be hurtful. It stings and we do not readily recover from it. Pride, ego and simple shyness are also factors. Yet, the more experience we acquire in asking, the more comfortable it becomes. Someone somewhere has the answer you need: your boss, your associate, your friend, your Creator. Reach across the aisle, the cubicle, and across your comfort zone, and you will be surprised to discover that they will give freely.
'LG \RX NQRZ WKDW The Army’s Annual AER Campaign, conducted each Spring, remains distinct from the Combined Federal Campaign for an important reason? The Combined Federal Campaign charges all organizations under its fundraising umbrella an administrative fee of more than 10 percent of their total collection. Other reasons: • The twofold purpose of not only collecting funds for AER, but also educating Soldier and families on the assistance that AER can provide. • The strong selling point that the Army takes care of its own. The Army Emergency Relief Annual Campaign is conducted from March 1 through May 15? Commanders can adjust the dates of their local campaigns in order to meet mission requirements. The first event of the 2013 Campaign was held in early January, while the last event was held in June. Historically, the annual campaign generates donations totaling $10.3 million. Retired Sailors and Marines contributed an additional $2.4 million to help shipmates!
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First Lt. Demi Jones, a movement control specialist with the 84th Ordnance Battalion, views an exhibit at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum, Fort Eustis, on Jan. 28. According to the museum staff, a vast number of the historical pieces on display were used in actual combat missions.
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7D[ FHQWHU RSHQ Free community service logs its 26th season T. Anthony Bell
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, commanding general, CASCOM and Fort Lee; Col. Ralph Tremaglio, staff judge advocate; Walter D. Stith, volunteer; Capt. Udvaldo Lopez, officer in charge; and Rhonda Mitchell, chief, Legal Assistance Division, cut the ribbon to open the Tax Assistance Center Monday. The facility is located in building 6052 on Mekong Road.
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Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche is usually a busy man with little time to spare, but he said it was worth the effort to carve out a niche in his schedule to participate in the Tax Assistance Center grand opening Monday at building 6052 on
Mekong Road. “A lot of folks on the outside can’t relate to what a service like this provides,” he said. “I was looking at some of the numbers and the Tax Center did more than 1,800 federal and 1,500 state tax returns last year, saving our Soldiers, civilians and retirees more than a half million dollars (in tax preparation fees).
That’s absolutely significant.” Col. Ralph J. Tramaglio III, the staff judge advocate, helped Wyche cut the ribbon. He said the TAC is an important element in the Army’s commitment to military members and their families. “It’s important that we continue to take care of our Soldiers,” he said. “It’s wonderful that we can continue
to do this based on today’s fiscal environment. It’s even better that the CG can come out and help us open the facility. He’s a huge supporter, and he uses the service himself.” The TAC, administered by the Staff Judge Advocate, has offered free tax preparation services since 1988. It has done so with the help of trained military manpower and a perennial group of civilian volunteers, many of whom are former military who have worked as preparers in the private sector. They include yearround volunteer Walter D. Stith, who Wyche commended during his remarks and who is starting his 21st year of service to the community. Stith said he was ready to start the tax season. “I’m raring to go just like it was the first year,” said the septuagenarian after the ceremony. “I enjoy helping all the individuals who need help with their taxes.” Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Byers, the TAC noncommissioned officer in charge, said Stith and the other seven volunteers will be complemented by nine Soldiers. He said their preparations have been made easy through the continuity of the SJA and expertise of the volunteers. “All of the civilians have been outstanding,” he said. “They’ve given their personal time to the Soldiers, and that means a lot.” Those who plan on visiting the TAC should know there are a number of preparations they can take to ensure an efficient customer service experience.
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Among the many hardworking, “behind-thescene” professionals at Fort Lee is a particular group of laborers whose work is seen no matter where one looks – be it spring, summer, fall, and perhaps most notably and best appreciated, winter.
The contracted base maintenance Skookum personnel who make up the Directorate of Public Works Roads and Grounds crew toil tirelessly to keep the installation looking its best and, more importantly, safe and operational year-round. Their efforts over the past few weeks are particularly noteworthy because they kept Fort Lee
functional following the winter storms and frigid weather that made local driving conditions treacherous. “During weather emergencies, we have many of the same responsibilities as VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) off post,” said Bill Amos, chief of the DPW Operations and
Maintenance Division. “The Roads and Grounds crew is out there around the clock if necessary to ensure post roads are clear of snow and ice so the installation’s vital functions, like emergency response, can continue in the safest manner possible.” When seriously adverse weather is forecasted, the Installation Operations
“An important thing to know before they come in is to make sure they have the proper documents based on their particular situation,” said Capt. Udvaldo Lopez, the TAC officer in charge. Visitors who are not sure about what to bring can always call first, he added. Some documents that are typically required to complete tax returns are W-2s, 1099 and 1098 forms and any documents related to itemized deductions to include college tuition, child care, individual retirement accounts, student loans, interest statements, alimony payment and stock or mutual fund sales. Other documents needed include identification cards, Social Security cards, dates of birth for family members, children’s Social Security numbers, and a copy of the tax year 2012 return. Taxpayers should also bring bank account information, such as a cancelled check, for direct deposit. For those eligible patrons who prefer to prepare their own taxes, Lopez said there is the prospect of missing out on refunds. He has a solution. “If you want to do your own taxes, that is fine,” he said, “but since this is a free service, you can let us do your taxes and check our work with what you’ve done. It’s more of a quality check, and all that costs is your time.” For more information or to make an appointment, call (804) 7345732.
Center sends out alerts and the DPW Operations and Maintenance Division activates its emergency response plan that includes organizing work crews, preparing equipment and supplies, closely monitoring the situation and launching debris or snow removal activities as needed to ensure post roads and parking lots are not obstructed. “The latest weather event (titled Snow Storm Leon) required a significant amount of snow and ice removal,” Amos noted. “DPW efforts began Jan.
28 at 7:30 a.m. Pre-event actions included fueling our vehicles and testing all of our equipment for proper operational performance.” DPW currently has two medium dump trucks with salters, three pickup trucks with salters, one large dump truck with a plow, one medium dump truck with a plow, one motor grader, one backhoe, two rubber tire loaders, two pick-up trucks with plows, and two stake body trucks with plows. SEE WEATHER, PAGE10
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Ord. Soldier a special guest at State of the Union address Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
A Fort Lee Soldier from the Ordnance School was offered a special opportunity to attend the State of the Union address Jan. 28 as Virginia Senator Tim Kaine’s guest. Staff Sgt. Tammy Brown – an instructor/ writer for the Allied Trades specialist course – said she was surprised that she was selected for the honor. “My division chief told me that he submitted my biography for consideration, but I never thought I would be the one they would choose,” she said. “Attending the State of the Union was exciting, and I felt honored to have been chosen to attend.” During Brown’s visit, she attended an office call with Kaine and said he was down-to-earth. “We talked about where I was from and a little about my family,” she said. Another topic they discussed was the certifications Brown has gained during her time in the military. “He asked me to tell him about the different credentials I have earned so far, and we discussed the process it takes to earn each one,” she said. “He talked about his Troop Talent Act and how he felt it was important that Service members earn civilian credentialing for the skills they learn.” The Troop Talent Act of 2013 is a bill sponsored by Kaine that directs the services to make more opportunities available to service members to gain certifications that can translate in the civilian sector. Before the State of the Union, Brown had dinner with some of Kaine’s staff at a local restaurant where she saw some of the other members of Congress and Secretary of State John Kerry. “That was one of my favorite moments,” she said. “They were all great people who had interesting experiences.” During the president’s address, Brown said she was facing members of the Congress, near the press box. She said it was exciting to attend the event and enjoyed listening to the president’s remarks. “I was impressed by the comment the president made about women being paid the same amount as men for the same work,” she said. Her remark referred to when Obama said, “You know, today, women make up about half our workforce, but they still make 77 cents for
every dollar a man earns. That is wrong, and in 2014, it’s an embarrassment. Women deserve equal pay for equal work.” Several other military members attended the event, including Sgt. 1st Class Cory Remsburg, an Army Ranger who was seriously injured in a roadside-bomb blast, and Vice Adm. Michelle J. Howard. Howard, the current deputy chief of naval operations, who was nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate in December to receive her fourth star and assignment as the vice chief of naval operations. While Obama’s speech was primarily dominated by domestic issues, he also spoke about the military and its overseas missions. “Tonight, because of the extraordinary troops and civilians who risk and lay down their lives to keep us free, the United States is more secure,” Obama told members of the House and Senate and other government leaders gathered in the House of Representatives chamber. The president touted his efforts to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. When he took office in January 2009, he noted, 180,000 Americans were serving in those countries. Today, the war in Iraq is over and the war in Afghanistan is entering its final months. All of the troops are out of Iraq, and 60,000 Americans have been withdrawn from Afghanistan, with about 38,000 still serving in the country. The president also vowed to slash the backlog of disability claims at the Veterans Affairs Department and to continue efforts to help veterans returning to civilian life. “We’ll keep working to help all our veterans translate their skills and leadership into jobs here at home,” he said. “And we all continue to join forces to honor and support our remarkable military families.” Brown said she saw some of the other military members, but she didn’t get to meet any of them. It was obvious to her that Congress supported the troops. “I felt like the military was very appreciated by all members of Congress,” she said. The trip was a special privilege for her, said Brown. “I was honored and humbled to have been chosen for this experience,” she said. “I did my best to represent my fellow comrades and the Army.” (Some information gathered from American Forces Press Service.)
Go Red for Women Fort Lee community members are encouraged to wear red in support of a national women’s heart health observance on Feb. 7. An awareness and education exhibit also will be on display that day from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Kenner Army Health Clinic in the pharmacy lobby. The Go Red for Women program, sponsored by the American Heart Association, promotes healthy choices and education to live stronger, longer lives. Heart disease is the number-one killer of women, surpassing all forms of cancer, according to the association.
Bonus for Returning Recruiters Former recruiters can earn a $4,000 bonus if they reclassify to MOS 79R and return to U.S. Army Recruiting Command. Participants must be a staff sergeant or sergeant, have less than 12 years time in service and currently be in an overstrength or balanced MOS. Time of service as a 79R must be a minimum of 36 months. For details, contact your career counselor.
ASIST Training Registration Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training is a two-day workshop that prepares caregivers of all backgrounds to provide suicide first aid. The next session will be held Feb. 25-26 at Liberty Chapel. There is no cost to attend but participants are asked to register only if their schedule permits them to attend the two full days. Participants are responsible for their meals and beverages. For details, call (804) 734-3415 or email kurtis.k.cherry.civ@mail.mil.
Chesterfield Outstanding Youth Nominations Nominations for 2014 Outstanding Youth Awards should be submitted to the Chesterfield County Department of Youth Planning and Development by 5 p.m., March 14. Eligible are youths, ages 12-18, who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to their communities, neighborhoods or schools. Adults, 18 or older, who have contributed positively to the youth development in the county, also are eligible. For details and forms, visit http://www.chesterfield.gov/content2. aspx?id=3146&terms=youth%20awards.
Kenner Change of Responsibility Ceremony Sgt. Maj. Dave B. Francis will assume responsibility of Kenner Army Health Clinic from Sgt. Maj. Reginald D.W. Crosby Feb. 27, 10 a.m., in the first floor break room at KAHC. This ceremony is open to the Fort Lee community. Clinic services will be curtailed from 9:30-11 a.m. to give all staff members the opportunity to attend the event. For details, call (804) 734-9086.
Thor Deep Freeze Available at PX Thor “Deep Freeze,” a free 32-page military-exclusive comic book from Marvel Custom Solutions, is available at the Fort Lee Army and Air Force Exchange Service. This action-packed story features Thor defending New York City from the fearsome Frost Giant, Ymir, in a new adventure by the creative team of writer William Harms and artist Tom Grummett.
KAHC Dermatology Services Dermatology services provided by Kenner Army Health Clinic are unavailable pending a new hire. Most dermatological conditions are able to be managed effectively by the primary care manager, and referrals to network services will be made by the PCM when appropriate. Patients routinely seen by Dermatology should contact their PCM team to discuss and coordinate care during this period. For details, call (804) 734-9086.
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Capt. Garret Wood’s “Mount St. Michelle,” far left, won second place while Capt. Fredrick Dequina’s “Hard Life” earned a third place finish in the 2013 Army Digital Photo Competition.
Lee Soldiers capture image awards The images captured by two Fort Lee Soldiers were recently recognized in the 2013 Army Digital Photography Contest. The Soldiers – Capt. Garret G. Wood, U.S. Army Dental Command, and Capt. Fredrick Dequina, 59th
Ordnance Brigade – earned second and third place, respectively, in the military division of the annual competition. Wood’s runner-up “Mount St. Michelle” image, entered in the digital darkroom category, shows
an elevated castle or similar structure with a dark sea in the foreground and stormy clouds in the background. The Soldier also captured two honorable mentions – “The Sun Shines Through” in the nature/landscape category and “Beach Boys” in
the people category. Dequina placed second in the people category with “Hard Life,” a monotone image showing a side-lit saxophonist presumably playing for money. Another piece by Dequina, “I’m Open” is a warm-colored silhouette depicting figures playing football. It took third place in the military life category. The contest, which awards cash prizes, is one of the oldest. It attracts hundreds of entries from military members and affiliated civilians from all over the world. The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command sponsors the competition. For a gallery of the winning entries, visit www. armymwr.com/recleisure/ artsandcrafts/2013-contestresults-aspx. – Staff Reports
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Tango Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, recently moved to a newly renovated building that accommodates 324 cadre and 261 advanced individual training Soldiers. The former company barracks and headquarters was built in 1960 and had served the 92G food service and 88N transportation Soldiers well.
7DQJR &R PRYHV WR QHZ KRPH Tango Company bid farewell to the past and ushered in a new era as it transitioned recently from building 3118, built in 1960, to the newly renovated building 3005. The older facility had accommodated more than 100,000 of the Army’s quartermaster logisticians over its history that spanned more than five decades. The new barracks are smaller in comparison to the older facility – however, time and age had taken its toll on the historic pillar making it a necessity to make the transition. Tango Soldiers appreciate their new home after the long anticipated and welcomed move from the oldest building in the 266th Quartermaster Battalion’s footprint, according to company leaders. When asked to compare the old to the
new, Pfc. Petrice Sherrod, said, “We have a lot more privacy in the new “Tango” while sharing a room with only one roommate. It is indeed a blessing!” Pfc. Yer Chang added, “I love how the latrine has its own showers and toilets for every room – a luxury that was missing from the old building.” Building 3005 has three day rooms equipped with cable TV, a new pool table and a ping-pong table along with new and improved comfortable seating. It houses 324 cadre and is currently home to 261 AIT Soldiers. Team Tango thanks all those who made this possible to continue its mission of training the Army’s best and finest 92G food service and 88N transportation warriors.
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Youth Bowling League champions and individual winners pose with their trophies presented by Brig. Gen. John F. Haley, Chief of Ordnance, at the post bowling center on Jan. 18. (From left) Shambria Curlee, Donald Ouellette, Moriah Sanabria, Emily Cox, Taylor Davis, Sincere Frederick, Mallory Davis, LaWayne Bland Jr., Cedric McAfee Jr., Jada Scott, Rodney Holland, Jaden Holland and Chance Cates.
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JOB FAIR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2014 2pm – 7pm ALU Cafe @ Bunker Hall 2401 Quarter Road – Building 12500, Fort Lee We are hiring Bartenders / Wait Staff, Cashiers, Cooks and General Food Service Workers for a new restaurant at Fort Lee, Va. Please bring resume with you. Interviews will be held at the Job Fair.
'(9,1 52%,1621 Hometown: Hampton Job Title: Lead Recreation Assistant (Intramural Sports Coordinator) in the Family and MWR Sports Office How long at Fort Lee: 5.5 years What does your job entail? “Organizing and running the Intramural Sports program, which consists of flag football, softball, basketball, volleyball, etc.� What are your thoughts on your working environment? “It’s a good working environment with an ample balance of work and downtime. It is probably not as much fun and games as people would expect a Sports Office to be.� What are some of the challenges of your job? “Last-minute game cancellations whether it’s due to inclement weather, or a team’s military commitments.� Motivation to do your job? “The satisfaction my job brings to the Soldiers who have the opportunity to use sports as a release from the day-to-day grind of their jobs.� One thing you can’t live without? “Cheez-It (crackers).� Your favorite spot to vacation:
“Anywhere with a beach.� Pet peeves: “Pettiness and nit-picking� Favorite quote: “‘Don’t take life too seriously; no one ever gets out alive.’ I have a go-with-the-flow attitude and it fits for me.� Favorite book: “The Seven Laws of Spirituality� by Deepak Chopra. Favorite food: “Mexican.� Worst fear: “Heights.� Talent: “Does being an awesome singer in the shower count?� Hobbies: “Softball and working out.� Who do you admire? “My parents.� Qualities you admire in others: “Selflessness.� What do you expect from your leaders? “To inspire confidence and motivate those they are leading. A great leader also should be a great follower.� What is something people would be surprised to know about you? “I am an only child.� Future aspiration: “To make the most of my opportunities.� – Compiled by Amy Perry
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storm puts crew, strategic weather plan to test Continued from page 3 “Snow began to fall around 5:30 that evening,” Amos continued. “Our crews began snow removal operations around 10 p.m. when there was sufficient accumulation for the equipment to be effective. The crews continued their work throughout the night and well into the next day; clearing and salting all roads and parking lots. The snow removal operations were complete on Jan. 20 at 7:30 a.m. The project required 34 workers for the two-day period, with a total of 485 man-hours worked.” According to DPW Inclement Weather Command Briefing slides, the Fort Lee Snow Removal Plan includes numerous priority areas on the installation. Major roadways such as Lee, Mahone, Adams and Carver
avenues, and Sisisky Boulevard are cleared and treated first. The parking lots at the military police station, fire stations, Kenner and Ordnance medical clinics, dining facilities, Combined Arms Support Command headquarters, commissary and the gas station also are high priority. Fort Lee’s secondary roadways, such as Battle Drive and Shop Road, and training building parking lots are examples of secondary priorities. Gregory Williams, DPW director, said maintaining the installation’s training schedule is another important factor in determining the priority of the traffic recovery plan. Skookum’s overall efforts are managed by Shawn Shelton, chief of the DPW Contract Management Branch, Williams noted. “When snow is predicted, and most peo-
ple are at home or heading that way, Shawn is on duty,” he said. “In fact, the worse the weather gets, the earlier and longer, Shawn is on duty.” There are several areas on post where snow removal is not the responsibility of the Roads and Grounds crew. They include entranceways and sidewalks near administrative, training and barracks buildings. Family and MWR is responsible for snow removal in their areas of operation including lodging facilities. “Basically, building occupants are responsible for snow or debris removal in the immediate vicinity of their facility. All of that is coordinated by building or facility managers,” Williams said. “The U-Do-It Center in building 6208 on the corner of Quartermaster Road and 18th Street has sand,
salt and snow shovels available for sign-out to building managers with a signature card on file. A limited number of snow blowers also are available, however, training is required prior to the issue of that equipment and it must be returned the same day that it’s checked out.” The privatized housing contractor Hunt Building Company, Ltd., is responsible for all snow removal in the housing areas on post. According to a company representative, they mainly focus on bus stops and primary traffic areas when there is more than three inches of snowfall accumulated on the ground. Furthermore, residents of the housing area are responsible for snow removal in driveways and along sidewalks outside their home. On a final note, the DPW director explained why it’s important for post employees and residents to keep the roads clear whenever installation leaders declare a delayed opening. Staying off the roads and
keeping parking lots empty allows his emergency response teams to efficiently conduct cleanup operations and decreases the possibility of a post motorist having an accident while negotiating a road or parking lot that has yet to be plowed or treated for ice. “With the amount of snow we receive annually, less than 10 cumulative inches per year, we are not resourced for 100-percent snow removal immediately,” Williams said. “We are resourced to address emergency, safety and security areas within 24 hours; and the remaining areas within 2-7 days. “Keep in mind also that we haven’t seen the last of the snow storms or frigid temperatures that will lead to icy road conditions this winter,” he concluded. “So, it’s important for our community members to stay informed about the weather and take appropriate actions when driving conditions become hazardous.”
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The first blacks to join the first permanent English settlement of Jamestown in 1619 were not technically slaves but indentured servants. They, like many of the whites already there, were bound by contract to work for employers anywhere from four to seven years. Many of them fulfilled the provisions of their contract and went on to own property themselves to include slaves. Race-based slavery officially began in the latter part of the century when a number of laws were enacted to counteract the impact of labor shortages. One such law dictated the children born to slave women were bound to that condition for life. During the Revolutionary War, blacks fought for both the colonists and British. Many slave owners freed their slaves so they could join the ranks of the patriots, and the British offered escaped slaves freedom if they joined the war effort. Thousands of slaves escaped their captors and attempted to take up the British on their offer. In the end, only about 3,000 succeeded and were settled in Nova Scotia, Canada, after the war. After the Civil War, many institutions of higher learning were established to educate the newly freed slaves. The Quakers and other religious groups figured prominently in those efforts. Lincoln Institute in Jefferson, Mo., was an exception. Black Soldiers and white officers of the Union’s 62nd and 65th Colored Infantry based at Fort McIntosh, Texas, established the school in 1866 as a study and labor institute. Members of the units, comprised primarily of Missourians, sensed the possibilities of a new era and collectively gave $5,000 for the “special benefit of freed African Americans.” Now Lincoln University, the state-supported school currently offers 50 undergraduate degree programs. Did slavery end in what is now the United States after the Civil War? The answer is complicated. Many are familiar with Juneteenth, an observance in which Texas blacks celebrated emancipation more than two months after Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. Less known
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(ABOVE) After more than 40 years of government service, Jimmie Faye Lundie, the senior safety director for CASCOM, retired in a ceremony held Jan. 24 at the Lee Club. Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, hosted the event and thanked Lundie for her dedicated service. “The Army’s Sustainment Think Tank will reap the benefits of her hard work for many years to come,” he said. Wyche and William F. Moore, deputy to the CASCOM commanding general, presented several awards to the long-time employee.
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(ABOVE) Fort Lee USO volunteer Jennifer Walters creates a poster for a photo booth that is part of an ongoing “Every Moment Counts” initiative at the center. All month long, the USO is encouraging community members to come by the center and pose for a picture that will be uploaded to #USOmoments and #USOHRCV social media pages. The campaign will continue all year and is meant to promote the USO’s story ... how it helps create special moments for troops and families. (LEFT) Aaron Mendoz reads to Hooch, a Caring Canines dog, and his handler Lori Wooten during the Jan 27 Read-2-Rover event at the Fort Lee FMWR Community Library. The monthly program encourages literacy by allowing young participants to interact with the well-trained dogs. The next session is set for Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. Registration is required. Call (804) 765-8095.
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enlisted in the French Foreign Legion and was eventually trained as a pilot, participating in 20 combat missions. When the U.S. joined the war, he tried to enter the Army air service but was denied since blacks were not allowed to fly. Bullard returned to France after the war, taking turns as a jazz drummer and nightclub manager. He returned to the U.S. in the late ‘40s and performed a number of odd jobs. Among them was an elevator operator in the RCA building, where the “Today” show was aired. His story was eventually discovered there, and he was interviewed during the show in 1954. His whirlwind life story begs the question: How could an uneducated man achieve so much in something so new-fangled as a flying contraption, no less operating one in combat? Much of his success might be attributed to a streak of good fortune and the opportunities available in France, where racial lines weren’t clearly drawn. Most of it, however, is owed to his audacity, courage and sense of adventure. Bullard, called the “The Black Swallow of Death” by the French, died in 1961 and was posthumously commissioned in 1994 as a U.S. Air Force second lieutenant. The banjo is a four or fivestringed instrument that has its roots deep in African culture. From all accounts, it was developed by Africans and popularized in America by colonial-era slaves. It was instrumental in the development of country, blues and bluegrass music. Today, it is an instrument that isn’t particularly popular among black musicians, perhaps because of the negative connotations associated with it. During the 1960s and 70s, it wasn’t uncommon to see in close proximity the portraits of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; President John Kennedy and his brother, Robert Kennedy, adorn the walls of black households. All of them assassinated, they symbolized to African-American families the sacrifice inherent in the struggle for civil rights and equal justice. Their tributes, however, should also include President Lyndon B. Johnson. He carried out JFK’s vision of a just and equal society, shepherding a convoluted legislative process that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Much of
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is how slavery was treated in Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) after the war. The slaveholders in the region, many of them Native Americans who brought slaves with them during the Trail of Tears, practiced slavery until June 1866, nearly a year after Juneteenth. Their escape clause was that Indian Territory was not a state and, therefore, not subject to the provisions of the Emancipation Proclamation. Even beyond the post-war years, remnants of slavery persisted. It is well-documented that practices such as forced labor, peonage and sharecrop-
ping were often used to mask slavery well into the 20th century. They are all examined in the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Slavery By Another Name,” written by Douglas A. Blackmon. It can be said Eugene J. Bullard’s life’s story is the stuff movies are made about. At 8 years old, the Georgia native ran away from home, joined a band of gypsies and traveled the Southern U.S. In 1912 at the age of 18, he stowed away on a ship bound for the United Kingdom and worked odd jobs. At 20 and the outset of World War I, he
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Community-minded spouse receives USO Volunteer of Year accolades Chris Zavadi Fremont Tribune
A Fort Lee family member was recognized Jan. 25 as a United Service Organization Volunteer of the Year. April (Geis) Rogers received the award during a volunteer appreciation luncheon at the Baymont Inn and Suites in Richmond. Her husband, Staff Sgt. Timothy Rogers, is a welder and machinist assigned to the Combined Arms Support Command. They have two children – David 8, and Paige, 6. “Two of the reasons she was selected for Volunteer of the Year are because of her enthusiasm and the kind and giving spirit that she has for our military,” said Kasinda Thomas, Fort Lee’s USO director. “Not only does she come in as a military spouse, but she comes in as a caring person for these Soldiers in the USO Center whenever she’s volunteering,” Thomas said. “She has a cando attitude, whatever you need done. She’s one of those people … it doesn’t matter the task, if she doesn’t know how to do it she says, ‘I’ll try, I’ll do the best that I can.’” Rogers got involved with the USO a little over a year ago. “To me,” she said, “it just means being able to give some-
thing back to those who helped me out when I was a new Soldier’s wife.” As a stay-at-home mother with two young children, her personal schedule can be demanding, yet offers enough flexibility that she gave more than 700 hours of volunteer time to the USO and other organizations last year. She has served as a Family Readiness Group leader and Girl Scouts assistant leader. Rogers’ commitment to volunteerism and military families, Thomas said, are among the reasons she was recognized by the USO. “She helps with the Spouses Club as well at Fort Lee. She did a centerpiece for them over the holiday timeframe,” Thomas said. “She gave more than 300 hours last year of volunteer time just to the USO, but she also has her hands in these other organizations, which takes a lot of her time. Being a military spouse with two small children on top of that is a great feat.” The USO at Fort Lee relies on about 70 volunteers and “is like inviting Soldiers into your home,” Rogers explained. “Soldiers come in to watch TV or read books or play video games and things like that. We do barbecues and other fun activities every year,” she said. Rogers helps maintain and
clean the facility, checks out movies and video games, and helps Soldiers with other things. Since the volunteer coordinator left due to a family illness in Georgia, Rogers has jumped in to pick up the slack. “I was helping fill in her job as much as I could,” Rogers said. “If somebody didn’t show up for a shift at the USO, I would try to show up myself.” Thomas said Rogers has been invaluable in other ways too. “In January of last year, we had our grand opening at the Military Entrance Processing Station,” Thomas said. “This is where young men and women come in and swear in to join the military. They asked us to open a USO center there for the guys and girls because they have to stay there all day long, and there’s nothing for them to do.” The satellite USO location offers cable TV, the Internet, a game room and family room where soon-to-be Soldiers can relax between processing tasks. “One of the things we did to spruce up that room was to paint the walls. This is where April just kind of jumped in and said, ‘Do you need help painting? I’ll help you paint.’ So April and me, with a few other young Soldiers went over and painted the room to get it ready for our grand opening,” Thomas said.
Rocket range site inspection ongoing The U.S. Army intends to apply the Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol at the Rocket Range Military Munitions Response Program site located at Fort Lee. After decades of munitions-related activities required to maintain our military’s readiness, unexploded ordnance, discarded military munitions, and munitions constituents may be present to some degree at many current and former mili-
tary installations. The MMRP addresses the potential explosives, safety, health, and environmental issues caused by past munitions-related activities, and while the Department of Defense has made great progress in addressing the potential hazards associated with former munitions-related activities, work remains to be done. Through direction provided by Congress, the DOD assigns priorities to defense sites containing
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April Rogers, second from left, poses for a photo with the award and gifts she received in recognition of her selection as a United Service Organization Volunteer of the Year during a Jan. 25 celebration in Richmond. Also pictured is Kasinda Thomas, left, director of the Fort Lee USO Center; Jeff Heckert, a USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia financial sponsor; and Paula Moran, president and CEO of USOHRCV.
“On the weekends, because we are a volunteer-based organization, I can only be there so much of the time. She voluntarily comes in every weekend to make sure that the center is open and ready for the other volunteers to come in,” Thomas added. The USO, most widely known for its shows that entertain U.S. military members around the world, has more than 160 locations worldwide where troops can find a comfortable place to connect with family members via Internet or telephone, play games, catch a movie, grab a snack, or just relax. Her involvement with moraleboosting programs of the orga-
UXO, DMM, or MC through the MRSPP. The Army and Fort Lee are in the process of completing a site inspection for the Rocket Range and shall evaluate the site by applying the MRSPP. The MRSPP evaluation criteria includes assessing types of munitions that may be potentially present, assessing land uses, determining ease of access to the site, and quantifying the number of people with access to the site. Information collected will be used to apply the MRSPP and will be made available for public review at the “information repository” in accordance
nization, Rogers said, prompted her involvement with the Family Readiness Group, which helps Soldiers and their family members adjust to military deployments and separations, and enhances morale. “I’ve been inspired by all the other FRG leaders and other volunteers throughout the course of my husband’s career,” she said. “I just felt uplifted by it, and I wanted to have that level of commitment that they had toward volunteering … toward doing something bigger than themselves.” (This article was republished with permission from the Fremont Tribune)
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‘Gold Star’ PSAs honor survivors of fallen William Bradner Installation Management Command
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – The Army announced Wednesday that it will release three public service announcements over the next year to increase awareness of DOD-issued Gold Star and nextof-kin lapel pins. Fox Sports aired the first PSA Sunday during the pregame broadcast for Super Bowl XLVIII. The Gold Star pins are meant to signify the loss of a loved one in support of the nation. Although they have been in existence for decades, many Americans are unfamiliar with their meaning. The PSAs were developed to help educate and inform the public of their significance. “It’s heartbreaking to think that a mom wearing a Gold Star might have someone ask her, ‘What a beautiful pin, where do I get one?’” said Donna Engeman, a Gold Star wife who manages the Survivor Outreach Services program for the Army. “We decided we had to do something to ensure the nation – the world – recognizes what that pin really signifies,” Engeman said.
Though the Gold Star and nextof-kin lapel pins are a Department of Defense program, the Army’s Installation Management Command has taken on the mission of educating the public. Gen. Ray Odierno, Chief of Staff of the Army, directed IMCOM to develop a campaign to inform America of the significance of the symbolic insignia. “We’re committed to our survivors,” said Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter, IMCOM commander. “We owe it to them to ensure they get the support and service they deserve for as long as they need it. Educating the public on the meaning behind the Gold Star pins is simply another way to reaffirm to our survivors that we understand and honor the sacrifices they’ve made for our country.” The PSAs consist of documentary-style interviews and narrative stories from real survivors who volunteered to be a part of the project. The voice-overs were provided by Academy Award-nominated actor Gary Sinise. “We tried to ensure the PSAs reflected the diversity of surviving families, as well as honoring their service and sacrifice,” said Hal Snyder, chief of IMCOM’s
HISTORY Continued from page 13 of popular history touts the act as a direct result of the many who were active participants in the movement, but the act that guaranteed the rights of all people would have died in Congress if not for Johnson. His shrewdness and tenacity pushed the bill through despite many attempts to stop it. In fact, Johnson bet his entire political career on the bill, full well knowing defeat could cost him the South and re-election. He won re-election by a landslide. The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee was started under the leadership of Ella Baker, a Norfolk native. The civil rights organization, not affiliated with a church or political group and open to
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Wounded and Fallen Support Services office. “The PSAs include moms and dads, brothers and sisters, children, husbands, wives. “The point is you might see a Gold Star pin on just about anyone,” Snyder continued, “and we wanted to make sure everyone knows what that pin represents.” The PSAs also serve as a gentle reminder to the American public that the freedom they enjoy comes at a cost, Snyder said. “The call to action is to honor and learn,” he emphasized. “Honor those who have fallen, and learn about a small but meaningful symbol presented to families who have lost a service member.” The Army also plans an extensive outreach effort through social media and partnerships with corporate America. “I’m very excited about the campaign,” noted Angela Bellamy, Fort Lee’s Survivor Outreach Services Coordinator. “It not only brings recognition to these cherished members of our military family, but also reminds service members and their loved ones that the nation will always honor and remembers their sacrifice.”
women, was a brand new component in the struggle for equality. It aimed to use directaction strategies such as organized sit-ins to affect change and down-played the need for centralized leadership. Its members were from all ethnicities, came from schools all over the country, and espoused a more aggressive strategy than traditional groups. SNCC was known for its exhaustive field work in education and voter registration. In 1965, at the height of the movement, it was a major player in many marches to include one that sought to bring attention to voter rights in Selma, Ala. During that march from Selma to Montgomery, roughly 600 protesters attempted to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge. They were met by police, beaten and tear-gassed. One of the SNCC members, now Rep. John Lewis, suffered a cracked skull. The group was successful on its third
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The Gold Star Lapel Button (left) is presented to the families of service members who lose their lives while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States. The Next-of-Kin of Deceased Personnel Lapel Button (right) honors those who lose their lives while serving on active duty or while assigned in a Reserve or National Guard unit in a drill status. They are normally presented to eligible family members prior to the military funeral service. They are not meant as awards, but as symbols of honor.
Bellamy said the lack of awareness here was made evident late last year when a community member submitted a comment to the ACS Army Family Action Plan that questioned the purpose of the reserved Gold Star parking spaces on Fort Lee. “Those parking signs have now been re-titled with the words ‘Families of the Fallen.’ This was an initiative from IMCOM. Surviving families will now see these signs on every Army Installation,” Bellamy said. “That’s just one example of our commitment to the program. Last year, we also officially opened a Memory Garden adjacent to the
try, when it was accompanied by hundreds of federal troops. SNCC lost its potency as a civil rights group later in the decade due to internal conflicts. It all but ceased to exist in the early ‘70s, but left behind the notion that all great movements require counterbalance. Pfc. Sarah Louise Keys might be considered an accidental figure in the civil rights movement. In 1952, three years before Rosa Parks made her stand, Keys unwittingly did the same in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. She was in uniform and traveling from Fort Dix, N.J., to her home near Washington, N.C., when she was charged with not giving up her seat to a Marine. She said she was under the belief that she wasn’t breaking the law. Keys was jailed nevertheless and paid a hefty fine. She also decided to fight the charges, taking her case to the Supreme Court. It sided with her in 1955 and paved
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ACS building that’s dedicated to our fallen service members and their families. “We take our support of surviving families very seriously, and this new ad campaign shows how that same dedication exists Army-wide,” Bellamy noted. “A good way to learn more about our program and even share words of support is to follow our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Survivor-Outreach-Services-FortLee-VA.” The Army’s Survivor Outreach Services program currently supports more than 55,900 surviving military family members.
the way for others seeking justice. It also was a testament to the fact that those who would not or could not take a stand were sometimes compelled to. What impact did black veterans have on the modern civil rights movement? Their influences were substantial. Medgar Evers, who served with the Red Ball Express in World War II, exemplified the many African-Americans who returned home after the war. They had gained leadership and job skills and witnessed integrated societies. Accordingly, many used their experiences to improve their communities. Their newfound confidence, purpose and aspiration, however, were met with violence in the South, where images of blacks in uniform stirred feelings of resentment, and perhaps more importantly, represented change.
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can cut off circulation and make frostbite a greater threat. Loose drawstrings also may present a strangulation hazard. • Avoid snowball fights that can lead to injuries from dangerous projectiles. • Keep roofs, gutters and awnings free from snow and icicle buildup that could collapse and injure a child. • Teach children never to touch or lick exposed metal in winter. • Do not allow children to eat snow. It may contain pollutants or other contaminants, and
the cold snow can chill a young child’s body to dangerous levels. • Regularly de-ice or sand sidewalks, driveways, patios and other areas where children may play. • Do not put a space heater in a child’s room. • Teach children fire safety procedures, including how to spot potential hazards. • Do not allow children to play in fires such as roasting marshmallows in a fireplace. • Practice family fire drills to reinforce safe behavior.
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This monthlong celebration and awareness campaign started more than 70 years ago. National Children’s Dental Health Month began as a one-day event in Cleveland on Feb. 3, 1941. That year, Feb. 3-7 was also designated as Children’s Dental Health Week in Akron, Ohio. The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on Feb. 8, 1949. The single day observance became a weeklong event in 1955. In 1981, the program was extended to a
monthlong observance known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month. Throughout this month, the Fort Lee Dental Clinic Command will provide articles on various dental related topics that affect children’s dental health. In addition, many of the children attending the post child development centers will receive a short program on dental health. This year’s theme is “Join the Super Smile Team!� Everyone’s oral health is important. Help your children learn more about theirs.
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FMWR posts archery results Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation hosted its first archery event of the year – a 3-D Archery Shoot – Jan. 25. Thirty-four very dedicated participants competed with a wind-chill temperature of nearly zero. Despite the weather, outstanding scores were turned in for each of the six divisions. The next FMWR 3-D Archery Shoot is set for Feb. 22, 9 a.m., and the first Traditional Archery Event for 2014 will be Feb. 23, 10 a.m. For details, call (804) 765-2212. 3-D Event Open Division 1st, Joe Pitt – 292 2nd, Lance Doren – 290 3rd, Drake Wallace – 257 Bowhunter 1st, Jimmy Rogers – 277 2nd, Les Duty – 272 3rd, Andy Sebera – 256 Traditional 1st, James Beyer – 220 2nd, Charlie Barton – 210 3rd, Floyd Crowder – 176 Women 1st, Kayla Layton – 297 2nd, Robyn Warren – 250 3rd, Kathy Moore –218
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Chili Open Scramble | Feb. 15 A Chili Open Scramble is set for Feb. 15, 10 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. The two-person scramble is open to all golfers.
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Higher Education Workshop | Feb. 19 A workshop for transitioning service members is slated for Feb. 19-20, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, building 3400, room 124,1401 B Ave. The track will provide assistance in interpreting the Kuder Career Planning System and more. Prior to the program, participants should complete the Transition GPS Workshop and MOC Crosswalk Gap Analysis, and each will need a verification of military education and training. Participants should also receive assessment counseling from the Fort Lee Education Services Transition staff and
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Troops to Teachers | Feb. 21 A Teaching as a Second Career briefing will be offered Feb. 21, 10-11:30 a.m., at the Army Education Center, building 12400, 700 Quarters Road. Troops to Teachers may pay up to $10,000 in stipends and bonuses. For details, call (757) 683-3327 or visit www.odu.edu/troopstoteachers.
Pre-retirement Seminar | Feb. 28 A pre-retirement seminar for military members who are within 18 months of separation from service will be held Feb. 28, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center auditorium, 1401 B Ave. Hosted by the Retirement Services
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SPORTS & FITNESS 3-D Archery Shoot | Feb. 22 Fort Lee Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation is hosting a 3-D Archery Shoot Competition on Feb. 22, 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m., at the archery range adjacent to building 15014 on 5th Street. The cost is $10 per adult, $8 for Fort Lee permit holders, $5 for youth ages 1317, and $3 for cubs 12 and under. There will be seven divisions of the competition. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
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VWM Brass and Percussion Concert | Feb. 9 The Richmond Brass and Percussion Consort will perform a free concert of patriotic and popular music on Feb. 9, 3 p.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. George Tuckwiller, assistant professor of music at Virginia State University, is the director. For details, call (804) 786-2060.
Chesterfield Black History Programs | Feb. 6, 13, 18 Several Black History Month events are scheduled at the Chesterfield County Public Library system. “Ain’t I A Woman” will be performed by actress Charmaine Crowell-White portraying Sojourner Truth, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., at Central Library, 9501 Lori Road; a Virginia State University Gospel Chorale Concert is set for Feb. 13, 7 p.m., at Central; and Morning Coffee Break – Voices of Abolition will be presented by the Museum of the Confederacy on Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m., at the Chester Library, 11800 Centre St.
Black History Events at Appomattox Regional Libraries | Feb. 19, 22 Two free programs celebrating Black History Month will be held in February. Theresa G, a living history performer, will portray civil rights activist Rosa Parks on Feb. 19, noon-1 p.m., at the Hopewell
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Berkeley Plantation Tour | Feb. 15-17 Berkeley Plantation will celebrate Presidents’ Day Weekend, Feb. 15-17. Participants can learn about one of the most popular presidential campaigns of American history and more. The plantation is located on Route 5, between Richmond and Williamsburg. For details including discounts available to military members, call 888-466-6018.
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