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‘NIGHT AT THE QUARTERMASTER’ RETURNS The popular QM Museum event that teaches history through live actors is scheduled for March 21 SEE PAGE 5
LAST SUPPER REENACTMENT Annual Memorial Chapel play sheds light on Jesus’ meal with his apostles
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Put me in coach ... I’m ready for spiritual spring training Chaplain Moody
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Every year, professional baseball teams go through a ritual called spring training. It’s usually a two-week period with intense batting and fielding drills and a few practice games to get the players ready for the upcoming season. Just like any other sport, these ath-
letes must hone their skills, all of which are perishable without sufficient practice. Every religious faith has a time of “spiritual spring training” as well. No, they don’t always happen in the season of Spring, per se, but they are focused on innerreflection and renewing one’s beliefs. Muslims have the discipline of Ramadan, for example. Jewish
believers practice 10 days of repentance before Yom Kippur. And traditionally minded Christians demonstrate their “love of the game” during the 40 days of Lent. This is a time when they reflect on their lives and practice the disciplines of fasting, prayer, introspection and alms giving. During these days leading up to Easter, Christians should consider the following questions: What sort
of spring training have I taken up? Has my life modeled the good news of Jesus this past year? How was my “spiritual RBI” that is measured by words, thoughts and deeds? I know I’m nowhere near a 100-percent average, so I make it a point to renew the skills that have perished with a bit of spring training. To my fellow believers in the Christian faith, I encourage you to pick up a spiritual spring training ritual of your own, “for bodily exercise profits little, but godly discipline is profitable for all things,” as the Bible cites in Timothy 4:8. And coaching is available … just come out to the “practice games” in the form of multiple
religious activities that have been scheduled around the celebration of Easter. They include the Living Last Supper reenactment on April 1 (see story on Page 8), the Easter Sunrise Service on April 5, 7 a.m., 1st Logistics Memorial, and the Fort Lee Prayer Luncheon on April 23, 11:30 a.m., at the Lee Club. Additional information about each of these events will appear in upcoming editions of the Traveller. Remember; our spring training may not be as grueling as that of the major baseball leagues, but it is equally important. In the end, we will be more spiritually resilient and, by the grace of God, better team players.
Parents struggle with new teen terms Lisa Smith Molinari Guest Columnist
Last night, my husband and I were in the family room of our base house, droning into another morally bankrupt reality show, when suddenly, there was a rumbling down the staircase. “Mom! Dad! Mom! Dad! Mom! Dad!” our 16-year-old daughter, Anna, sputtered, while jumping up and down in front of us. “What is it, Anna?” I shouted, half expecting
her hair to be on fire. “He asked me to hang out. He asked me to hang out. He asked me to hang out.” Anna yelled while fist-pumping into the air. “Who asked you to, to ... to hang out, and what do you mean, ‘hang out’ anyway?” Still surging with pent up excitement, Anna grabbed the arm of the couch, and repeatedly kicked both feet behind her. “Alden! Alden! Alden asked me to hang out!” she answered between donkey kicks.
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We already knew all about Alden. In fact, every day for the last few months, we’d been hearing Anna talk about this boy – how cute he was, how he would come to the Art room to talk to her after school, how great the article was that he wrote for the school newspaper, how he was named Athlete of the Week, how he danced with her at the holiday ball, how he kissed her in the theater costume closet, yada, yada, yada. “Oh,” my husband
chimed in, “you mean he finally asked you out on a real date?” Oh, geeze. I wish he hadn’t said that. For the next 20 minutes, our daughter rolled her eyes, tsked, and sighed while trying to explain why he was not her boyfriend and they were certainly not going on a date. “We’re just hanging out.” Anna said with one last spasmodic flail of arms and legs, before running off to get dolled up to meet Alden. Apparently, teen ro-
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mance as we know it has changed completely. The terms “boyfriend” and “girlfriend” are now used sparingly, only when two teenagers are very “serious.” Until then, they are referred to as “talking.” When one talking teen asks his corresponding talking teen to go out with him to a restaurant or movie, this is most definitely not a date. Now, this is called “hanging out.” But, be aware that “hanging out” must not be confused with “hooking up” which, thankfully,
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does not mean what it did back in the eighties. Nowadays “hooking up” is a vague term that can be used to describe anything from a mere peck on the cheek to – God forbid – all kinds of other acts in which our teenage daughter will not engage unless she wants to be grounded for life. Also, parents should refrain from referring to kissing as “making out,” “mashing,” “frenching” or “necking,” which teenagers today consider as antiquated as butterfly clips and Beanie Babies.
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Spc. Matthew Thomas, Fort Bliss, Texas, culinary team, prepares dishes for judges March 6 during the Armed Forces Chef of the Year contest of the 40th annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event. See stories and photos on Pages 12-17.
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At a Glance Awareness and acceptance of what could realistically happen is an important step toward preparedness. Over the past four years, 67 tornadoes have struck Virginia, affecting nearly every part of the state. A watch means weather conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado. A warning means one has been sighted or is forming. Warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property, and individuals should be moving to a location that offers greater protection such as a basement, storm cellar or interior room. For planning tips, visit www.ready.gov
TORNADO DRILL: A time to consider what could happen and plan accordingly Fort Lee will participate in the statewide tornado drill Tuesday morning. It will begin with an emergency alert test announcement sent out via post-wide email (LeeKey), the At-Hoc message system, and the “big voice” outdoor speaker system. “We’re asking community members to react to this just as they would if it was a real tornado warning,” said Thomas Loden, installation emergency manager for the Fort Lee Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. “Go to the designated shelter-in-place location. Discuss the response plan. Anything that’s proactive in this area can make a huge difference during an actual emergency.” Awareness and acceptance of what could realistically happen is an important step toward preparedness, Loden explained. Individuals who take emergency drills seriously are
more likely to follow up with well-thought-out response plans that enable them to react quickly and decrease potential harm to themselves, their coworkers or their families. “Look for things that would hinder your response time,” Loden said. “Check the location and contents of emergency response and first aid kits. And don’t accept complacency … knowing what to do before, during and after a devastating weather event can save lives.” Over the past four years, 67 tornadoes have struck Virginia, affecting nearly every part of the state. In July 2014, a married couple died and their son was critically injured when a barely measurable twister touched down along the Eastern Shore. In April 2011, 10 people died and more than 200 were injured as a result of tornadoes in Middlesex County and other nearby areas.
“Fort Lee leaders at all levels are dedicated to, and are continuously focused on, fostering a culture of preparedness to strengthen the Army and nation’s ability to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond and recover from any emergency,” said Loden. “By encouraging service members, their families and the civilian workforce to be proactive in emergency planning, we turn awareness into action and take significant strides toward individual and family resiliency.” Here are some important tornado awareness tips and safety reminders that Fort Lee community members should keep in mind: • Know the terms – a watch means weather conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado; a warning means one has been sighted or is forming according to Doppler radar. The best time to take action is when the weather watch is issued. Warnings indicate imminent danger to life and
property, and individuals should be moving to a location that offers greater protection such as a basement, storm cellar or an interior room without windows like a closet, hallway or bathroom. • Know your community’s warning network – at Fort Lee it includes the “big voice” outdoor speaker system, internal voice alarms in many administrative buildings, the ArmyFortLee Facebook page, and the At-Hoc message system. Additional info can be found on the Traveller website. Go to www.ftleetraveller.com and type “emergency notification” in the search area. • Get a kit – with careful thought, it will be useful regardless of the hazard. Just plan for what you or your family would need if basic services like electricity and water were not available for several days, and running out to the store, bank or gas station was not an option. For a checklist of recom-
mended preparedness kit items, visit www.ready.gov. • Make a plan – do you know where to go if told to take shelter? Can the area be improved to increase its utility and decrease the potential of injury? Does everyone in the office/home know where the emergency supplies are kept? Who is going to remove/secure outdoor items to keep them from becoming projectiles? Is there a plan to account for all personnel/ family members after the storm? These are just a few of the questions that a good response plan should answer. • Be informed – knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. Use rehearsal drills to improve response times and increase awareness of potential problems. Understand the threat and pay attention to important details like evacuation routes and the location of community shelters. Emergency preparedness is both concrete actions and a state of mind. - DPTMS and Staff Reports
Bulldogs break down numbers with Beulah kids at Math Bowl Pvt. Ashley Denzo and Pfc. Ashley Rizo from Bravo Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, provide guidance and encouragement as a student from Beulah Elementary School in Chesterfield competes in the annual Math Bowl on Feb. 24. Forty Bravo Bulldogs volunteered for the community outreach event. They helped with setup and tear-down, and manned several math stations. “We (the battalion and 59th Ord. Brigade) have a well-established relationship with Chesterfield County schools,” said 1st Sgt. Matthew Banis, the unit’s lead NCO. “I know this is the second Math Bowl Bravo has participated in since I have been the first sergeant. The Soldiers really enjoy it, and the appreciation shown by the school is just outstanding. We get a great reaction from the kids as well. They really seem to enjoy the time they spend with our Soldiers.”
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23rd QM Brigade partnership program helps youngsters at Petersburg schools Maj. Alex Shimabukuro 262nd QM Battalion Executive Officer
Bearing many box loads of books, a group of 262nd Quartermaster Battalion Soldiers traveled to A.P. Hill Elementary School in Petersburg on the morning of March 2 to take part in the annual “Read Across America” activities. The Charlie Company entourage included 48 advanced individual training students, seven cadre members and representatives of the battalion command team. Dispersed throughout the school, they read stories and handed out books in the spirit of the annual National Education Association observance that promotes childhood literacy. “Read Across America is a wonderful campaign, and I’m glad we were able to contribute to the effort,” said Lt. Col. Renee Mann, 262nd QM Bn. commander. “I’m also proud of the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade’s ongoing partnership with the City of Petersburg schools. It’s an initiative that Col. Mary Beth Taylor, our brigade commander, supports wholeheartedly. Her charge to us is to spread the spirit of community service throughout our battalions and helping the schools in Petersburg has become one of our main focus areas.” Mann gave kudos to Sgt. 1st Class Herschel Gillins, the Charlie Company first sergeant, for not only leading this latest school outreach event but also orga-
Easter Contest at Exchange Authorized shoppers have a chance to win a $500 Exchange gift card or a $100 gift card in the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Patriot Family Easter Egg Hunt Contest until April 3. Community members can search for clues at the Fort Lee Exchange and post the correct answers on its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/aafes.bx.px. Winners will be randomly selected and notified by email. No purchase is necessary to enter.
Women’s History Month Program Retired Brig. Gen. Evelyn “Pat” Foote – a former Women’s Army Corps officer who served in Vietnam – will be the featured speaker at the Women’s History Month observance March 20, 11:30 a.m., at the U.S. Army Women’s Museum, near the corner of A and Lee avenues. Foote will draw from her personal experiences as she offers remarks centered on the 2015 theme: “Female Vietnam Veterans – A Thread that is Not Forgotten.” Over her 30-year military career, she accomplished many firsts and was considered a “pioneer” of gender equality in the armed services. The observance is being hosted by the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade and the Army Women’s Museum. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend, and it’s open to the public. A new Vietnam War exhibit also will be unveiled during the program. Contributed Photo
Two advanced individual training students from Charlie Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, have fun during “Read Across America” activities in a class with young children at A.P. Hill Elementary School in Petersburg March 2. They were part of a group of approximately 60 Charlie Co. students, cadre and representatives of the battalion command team who participated in the event.
nizing the book drive that preceded it. With approval from the garrison commander, collection boxes were placed throughout the battalion area and in several high visibility locations across post. The 262nd command team upped the ante with a friendly competition among its five companies to see which one could muster up the highest number of donations. In the end, more than 1,580 books were collected. Uniform Company secured bragging rights with their contribution of 853 books. Pvt. Greyson Johnston from Charlie Company achieved the standout individual effort, accumulating 343 donated books. That proud outcome was only overshadowed by the looks on the youngsters’ faces on
Read Across America Day when they each were able to take home several books of their own. “This is a story that definitely deserves to be told,” Mann said, alluding to the overall brigade partnership with Petersburg schools that includes a variety of mentoring and tutoring programs. “It is truly a winning combination as it presents a positive image (of the U.S. military) for children in our community, and it gives us the opportunity to cultivate in our young Soldiers the concept of service to our communities as well as our nation. In essence, our Soldiers can learn and take that spirit of volunteerism to their next duty assignment and throughout their journey in the United States Army.”
Kindergarten Registration Central Virginia public schools will conduct kindergarten registration April 16 at the school the child will attend. The child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30. Documents required at registration include a certified birth certificate and a parent’s photo ID and a proof of residency. The child should attend the registration for a short test. Before the first day of school on Sept. 8, parents must supply medical records showing their child has had a physical examination within the past 12 months and listing the dates of each state-required immunization. Parents can get more details by calling their assigned school.
Heroes at Home Military Spouse Awards Military Newspapers of Virginia, the publisher of the Fort Lee Traveller, presents the fourth annual Heroes at Home Military Spouse Awards – Fort Lee. This program recognizes active duty and retired military spouses in the region for their volunteer service, support for other military families and for the challenges they overcome every day. The nomination deadline is March 29. To nominate a deserving military spouse, visit www.heroesathomeva.com. All nominees will be recognized at the annual appreciation and awards luncheon on May 8. For details, contact the event coordinator, Adair Wells, at (757) 222-5375 or adair. well@militarynews.com.
Registration Open for Lee Job Fair More than 50 employers are expected to participate in a job fair March 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Regimental Club. The free event is sponsored by the Fort Lee Soldier For Life Transition Assistance Program and the Army Community Services Spouses Employment Program. To register and upload resumes, visit civiliansjobs.com. For details, call (687) 819-4153.
Easter Sunrise Service The Fort Lee Easter Sunrise Service is set for April 5, 7-8 a.m., at the First Logistics Memorial in front of CASCOM. A fellowship breakfast will follow the service at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum. For details, call (804) 765-3321 or email paul.r.belcher.mil@mail.mil.
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1LJKW DW 40 0XVHXP UHWXUQV 0DUFK ZLWK QHZ FKDUDFWHUV Celebrating its sixth year, A Night at the Quartermaster Museum returns March 21, 5-9 p.m., at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum, Fort Lee. During this popular special event, students in kindergarten-8th grades use objects from the museum’s extensive teaching collection to “piece together” the story of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps with assistance from historical figures who step out of the museum exhibitions. “When we held our first event six years ago,” said Laura Baghetti, curator of education, “we never dreamed A Night at the Quartermaster Museum would become the amazing success it is. Some of the participants have attended five years in a row and consider it a family tradition.” Many new characters are part of the event this year. Students will meet a Civil War soldier who witnessed the explosion of the quartermaster Depot at City Point, and a flustered curator trying to put the finishing touches on a new exhibition of uniforms. Conquering the language barrier, students will hear from a French Resistance worker who witnessed paratrooper landings on the eve of D-Day. They will encounter a creative chef whose inspiration is a World War II Quartermaster cook who left his kitchen duty to destroy four enemy positions. A World War I doctor and nurse may diagnose a few cases of trench foot and “cootie” problems, and an
hysterical couple describes what they think is the “Red Ghost” on a rampage through their California farm. During the event, children and their families will be among the first to get a sneak peek at the museum’s new Clothing and Textile gallery set to open in the summer. Students also will have hands-on learning experiences with the museum’s teaching collection and may create special quartermaster-inspired crafts and play games. Children may write letters and cards to soldiers serving overseas today. Light refreshments will be provided. The museum partners with the Theater Company at Fort Lee to create the annual event. “We are delighted to continue this unique partnership with the Quartermaster Museum,” said John Redling, president of the theater’s board of directors. “Using the theater's costumes and props and the talent of our actors is a creative and fun way to teach history. It just doesn't get better than that. We are expecting a full house, so make your reservations now.” Space is limited for the free event. Pre-registration is recommended by calling (804) 734 -4203 or emailing laura.b.baghetti.ctr@mail.mil. The event is sponsored by the Army Quartermaster Foundation, Inc. and the Theater Company at Fort Lee. – U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum
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Act strain “our ability to bring into balance readiness, modernization and end strength.â€? “Even as demand for Army forces is growing, budget cuts are forcing us to reduce end strength and base support to dangerously low levels,â€? she said. “We face a mismatch between requirements and resources.â€? The Army’s military construction request was $1.6 billion for fiscal 2016, which is a 26-percent increase from fiscal 2015, but a 33-percent reduction from fiscal 2014 and a 55-percent reduction from fiscal 2013, she said. “As force structures decline, we must right-size the supporting infrastructure and achieve a balance between the cost of sustaining infrastructure and Army readiness,â€? she said. “Degraded readiness makes it more difficult for us to provide for the common defense‌ the BCA (base closure act) increases risk for sending in-
sufficiently trained and underequipped Soldiers into harm’s way, and that is not a risk our nation should accept.� Hammack said the Army had conducted a facility capacity analysis based on its 2013 audited real property data and concluded that excess facility capacity will be at 18 percent when the active Army cuts down to 490,000 Soldiers by the end of 2015. Just two weeks ago, Lt. Gen. Karen Dyson, military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Army (financial management and comptroller), said by the end of fiscal 2016, the active force would move to 475,000 Soldiers. “As we shrink further, more excess capacity is created,� said Hammack, adding that the impact of sequestration in fiscal 2013 and 2014 created an increasing number of failing facilities and infrastructure. “Right now, 7 percent of the Army’s
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time? “Sing and dance at church, and most of all hang out with my two girls and family. They are the highlight of my life.” Where would you go if you won a free vacation? “I would go on a Disney Cruise because it would make my girls’ dreams come true.” What is your biggest pet peeve? “People not taking responsibility for their actions.” Something about yourself that others would be surprised to know: “I am an ordained minister.” What are your future goals? “Continue to run our family second thrift store and preach God’s word to the nation.”
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Hometown: Lakeland, Fla. Family: Two daughters, Ashton and Destiny; mother (Erma); two brothers and two sisters. How long have you worked at Fort Lee? Eleven years. Retired from the Army in 2009 and returned to work here as a contractor. What is your job title? Operations specialist. Describe the major duties of your position: “I am responsible for the management of administrative support functions for the Quartermaster Basic Officer Leader Course in Bravo Company, 71st Transportation Battalion (Army Logistics University). Our organization has an average population of 300 active duty, Reserve and National Guard officers, warrant officers, noncommissioned officers, civilians and international students. I resolve operational problems affecting assigned
areas and oversee projects on behalf of the company commander.” What are the rewards of this job? “I have the opportunity to interact with young lieutenants on a daily basis. I can share my military experience and the do’s and don’ts I learned along the way. I like knowing I’m providing guidance that may help them with their professional development.” What are your strengths and weaknesses? “My strength is building teamwork and helping others. My weaknesses is achieving balance in my life. I tend to put others before myself.” What was the biggest influence on your career? “My mother and God. My mom taught all of her children how to pray at a young age and would tell us to keep God first in all we do. That faith – knowing we can do all things through Jesus Christ – has made me the person I am today.”
– Compiled by Patrick Buffett Managing Editor Who was your hero growing up? “My mother and grandmother have always been my heroes. They instilled independence and gave me the strength to overcome any challenges in my life.” What do you like to do in your free
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SAFETY | SMART DECISIONS CAN SAVE LIVES
Spring brings motorcycle fever; greater possibility of accidents Ed Newell Fort Lee Safety Office
The arrival of warmer weather signals the start of the motorcycle riding season. It is a time of excitement, especially among first-timers who are itching to blow the winter dust off their bikes and immediately satisfy their “need for speed.” Unfortunately, this also is the time of year when motorcycle accidents spike. Crashes are caused by poor maintenance, rusty habits, other drivers not paying attention to the increase in bike traffic, pavement damage caused by recent freezing temperatures, and so on. With that in mind, let’s take a knee for a moment and review the training requirements for motorcycle riders on Fort Lee and simple safety steps that can prevent most accidents. Mandatory Motorcycle Training All Soldiers who operate a motorcycle are required to complete the following training: • Motorcycle Safety Foundation basic rider course or a state-approved motorcycle operator’s course. (One-time requirement). • Experienced rider course or BRC II. • Military sport-bike rider course. • Motorcycle refresher training for Soldiers deployed more than 180 days. This training can be conducted at unit level. Download material from https://safety. army.mil. Based on the type of motorcycles owned or operated, Soldiers complete either ERC or the MSRC within 12 months of completing the BRC. Motorcycle sustainment training is based on the type of bike owned or operated; Soldiers are required to complete this training every 5 years after an advanced level rider course such as ERC or MSRC. Retaking the appropriate course will keep the rider in compliance with the Progressive Motorcycle Program. Active duty military personnel assigned to Fort Lee can sign-up for training at https://imc.army.mil/AIRS. Also, the Fort Lee Motorcycle Range is available during non-scheduled training days for groups and individual riders. It is located on the corner of A and Mahone avenues.
Tips for Riders Be visible: • Remember, motorists often have trouble seeing motorcycles and reacting in time. • Make sure all lights are operational and turned on day or night. • Use retro-reflective strips on clothing and retro-reflective decals on motorcycles. • Be aware of the blind spots cars, trucks and other motorcyclists have. • Flash brake lights when slowing down and before stopping. • If unseen by a motorist, use the horn. Dress for safety: • Wear a quality helmet and wraparound eye protection or face shield. • Wear bright retro-reflective clothing and a light-colored helmet. • Wear thick, protective clothing. Choose long sleeves and pants, over-theankle boots, and full-fingered gloves. Apply effective mental strategies: • Constantly search the road for changing conditions. Use MSF’s Search, Evaluate, Execute strategy to increase time and space safety margins. • Allow sufficient space to respond to other motorists’ actions and vice-versa. • Use lane positioning to be seen. Scan the roadway for obstructions; make changes while staying within the lane to avoid debris when possible. • Watch for turning vehicles. • Signal all moves in advance. • Avoid weaving between lanes. • Do not ride when tired or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. • Know and follow the rules of the road, and stick to the speed limit. Know your bike and how to use it: • Get formal training and take refresher courses. Seek out mentorship programs and network with other riders in the area. • Call 1-800-446-9227 or visit www. msf-usa.org to locate Motorcycle Safety Foundation hands-on rider courses. • Practice developing individual riding techniques before going into heavy traffic. Know how to handle a bike in conditions such as wet or sandy roads, high winds, and uneven surfaces. The Fort Lee Safety Office will provide individuals more detailed information upon request. Call (804) 765-3127.
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CHEF OF THE YEAR Preparation required for culinary event’s most prestigious title bout T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
The Armed Forces Chef of the Year showdown on March 6 provided a hotly competitive start to this year’s Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event here. The MCACTE is a means to train military food service personnel in a nurturing yet competitive environment. The Quartermaster School’s Joint Culinary Center of Excellence hosts the annual event that is sanctioned by the American Culinary Federation. More than 200 military culinary practitioners participated in a weeklong schedule of events to include individual skill competitions such as Armed Forces and Student Chef of the Year, as well as team events like the Military Hot Food Kitchen Challenge. A number of demonstrations and instructional sessions also were a part of the event. There were 18 contestants in this year’s AFCY competition. All but two were Soldiers. The winners in all events will be announced during an awards ceremony scheduled for Friday. The AFCY category, the most pres-
tigious individual contest, attracts the most senior and talented military contestants. Many of the former contestants were chefs for generals, and the winners have been featured in national media and on entertainment shows. Staff Sgt. Sarah Deckert, a food service Soldier assigned to the Pentagon, is the reigning champion. Sgt. Maj. Mark Warren, a former winner and judge for this year’s competition, said AFCH is an event that requires mentoring and a long hours in the kitchen perfecting details such as cutting and seasoning. “It takes years of experience to get to this level and hours of training and dedication to the craft.” said the current food service sergeant major, G4, U.S. Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, N.C. In addition to time spent in the kitchen, successful contestants are typically trained under the tutelage of an advisor or mentor and carry the maturity and mindset to think critically. They also require “the ability to effectively take and understand feedback and make improvements based on comments and recommendations,” said Warren. “That’s what helps them advance.”
(RIGHT) Spc. Matthew Thomas, Fort Bliss, Texas, culinary team, prepares dishes for judges March 6 during the Armed Forces Chef of the Year contest held at the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence. He was one of 18 contestants for the Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event’s most prestigious title bout. (TOP) Sgt. Samantha Poe, Military District of Washington, adds ingredients to a pot. (TOP LEFT) Thomas adds garnish to a dish. Photos by T. Anthony Bell
So how does one know he or she is ready for AFCY? There is a certain standard, said Warren, but the competition itself is relative to the competitors who are entered. “No one is ever ready – even from the lowest to the highest level of competition,” he said. “When you go into competition, you are going to be preparing things that are advanced, things that are very difficult and things that might be considered multi-tasking. “You are testing yourself to execute
at the highest ability you possibly can, and at the same time, you are observed and judged by those who have already walked that path so they can identify the smallest annoyances in your capabilities and communicate that to you prior to leaving the kitchen. “The key to competition is not ‘Are you ready?’” he continued. “The key is are you training and preparing every day for that next level.” Spc. Samuel Shaaheed, a member of the Fort Bragg culinary team, stood
ready to take the AFCY plunge this year after competinng as part of a team last year and honingg his craft along the way, not to mentioon nurturing a love and devotion for alll things culinary, he said. “Believe it or nott, it’s just the ambition and passion I haave (for the culinary arts),” he said after his h competitive session. “It was somethhing I wanted to do last year. I want to win w gold.” Competitors werre given four hours to prepare a four-ccourse meal based
on a mystery basket concept, meaning they had no knowledge of the menu items until start time. Goose and rabbit entrées not likely seen in military dining facilities were among the proteins included in the mystery basket for this year’s event. “It was stressful,” said Shaaheed, “but after a while, you kind of jump to it because you’re worried about the time.” A few hours to prepare a four-course meal is not as long as it seems, said
Shaheed. “You get four hours to do the work, but those four hours feel like two,” he said. After all the work is done in the kitchen, the contestants must present their dishes to a panel of judges, who make comments as they taste and sample the prepared meal. Staff Sgt. Jarried Wilson, who competed last year and mentored a participant this year, said they are obsessed with details. “They look at cooking technique …
everything,” said the Fort Drum culinary team member. “For example, you can’t boil lamb. They’re going to be like, ‘What are you doing? You can’t boil lamb.’ You need to know how to braise.” The details even extends to how the contestants document their menu items and cooking technique. “If you braised something and you boiled it, you will lose points,” said Wilson. Warren said the judges are detailed
but are focused on helping the contestants improve their skills, which has been the theme and purpose of the competition since its inception. “I just hope all the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who participate in this competition are able to learn something they can take back to their units and give something back to the diners they support every day,” he said. For more information about the competition, visit www.facebook.com/army.culinary
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While many longtime competitors have returned to Fort Lee’s 40th annual Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event, there are a number of junior military members from both sides of the ocean here for the first time. Each is excited to be part of their respective teams and having the opportunity to gain valuable experience. “Every day, I just try to make the best food I can,” said Navy Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Caleb Abdinoor who is on the Hawaii culinary team. “This is a way to better myself, hone new skills and learn new techniques I can take back to my fleet.” He is stationed aboard the USS Preble, a guided missile destroyer based in Pearl Harbor. “This is my first time competing. I have always had a passion for food and grew up cooking. My mom taught me,” Abdinoor said. He relishes the teamwork ethic, in particular. “It’s a team effort and we help each other out,” he said. “We all make sure everyone is squared away and they have everything they need. This is bigger than just myself.” He is proud he helped his team win a gold medal in the mobile kitchen trailer event on Saturday, also known as the military hot food kitchen. “My job was just to serve the people who came to eat, but I was still part of the team,” he noted. For Pfc. Carey Lee with the U.S. Army Fort Huachuca, Ariz., culinary
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Navy Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Caleb Abdinoor who is on the Team Hawaii culinary squad, wipes a serving plate at the Quartermaster School’s Joint Culinary Center of Excellence Monday.
team, “The experience is great and means a lot to me. It took a lot of hard work to get here, and I’m still doing a lot of hard work preparing for the competition. Boy did we practice.” A native of Jamaica, his father owned a restaurant on the island and he began working there when he was 16 years old. He also worked at resorts in Cape Cod, Mass., including serving as a supervisor at one. Lee said, “I joined the Army to go to culinary school, and being here means a lot.” “It was such a huge honor to be chosen to come
over and compete with the Americans,” said Thomas “Jules” M. Andrews, an able seaman with the British Royal Navy and Marines culinary team. A native of the Isle of Wight, Andrews has served in the Royal Navy for 5 years – joining when he was 17. He has been on the team since 2011. Andrews said, “This is the highlight of my service. It’s good to see how the other side lives too. It takes a lot of dedication, time, patience and skill to be part of our team. It was in December when we learned we were coming over – a lot of time
to get excited. Like all the competitors, he noted it took a lot of planning. One of his other young team members, Able Seaman Hannah E. Powell said she has served in the Royal Navy for 18 months, “It’s really good to be here,” said Powell. “I’ve been in a few other competitions so that helped. This is a great opportunity to learn.” She specializes in the hot sweets category and said she had to become accustomed to some different ingredients here not available in Great Britain. Spc. Garrett J. Nauta on the Joint Base LewisMcChord, Wash., culinary team has been around cooking for many years, but this is his first competition. “I am the oldest of eight and had to learn how to cook when I was real young,” said Nauta. “It’s a great opportunity to get away from my regular day of work here – excelling and going beyond. I just want to gain more experience. I am really passionate about a culinary career. I really enjoy what I do.” A native of Guam, Nauta has been in the Army for two years. He found out in December he had made the JBLM team. “It definitely has been a lot of training, long hours and hard work. It’s all worth it in the end.” His work paid off when he won a silver medal in the Student Chef of the Year event on Sunday for a chicken seared dish. Nauta said, “I was fine before I got there and then got a little nervous, but I settled down.”
Spc. Garrett J. Nauta on the Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., culinary team makes grill marks on pineapple squares Monday. It was part of an appetizer dish for the culinary competition.
Able Seaman Hannah E. Powell with the British Royal Navy and Marines culinary team prepares a dessert Monday for her team’s entry in the culinary competition.
Pfc. Carey Lee with the U.S. Army Fort Huachuca, Ariz., culinary team, cuts vegetables as part of prep work for one of his team’s events during the 40th annual Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event here Monday.
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(ABOVE) Pfc. Joshua Ruiz, Fort Huachuca, Ariz., culinary team, removes bone from a Red Snapper as Staff Sgt. Matthew Flemister looks on Monday at building 4200. Ruiz is one of five first timers to the Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event. (LEFT) Team members pose for pictures. Fort Huachuca last entered in 1998. Photos by T. Anthony Bell
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RETURN OF THE
ICEMEN The 40th annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event has undergone budget reductions the past few years. That has resulted in cutbacks to some events. The ice carving contest fell victim in 2014 but was bought back this year. A perennial crowd favorite, it allows spectators to see works of art formed in real time from one or multiple blocks of ice. In doing so, the participants exhibit all the attributes of an artist – focus, precision, daring and not least, creativity – in crafting standout showpieces that melt away as easily as they were formed.
(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Spc. John Densham, Fort Sill, Okla., culinary team, gets assistance using a chainsaw – amid flying ice shavings – from an enthusiastic Hiroshi Noguchi, a judge and certified executive chef, during the ice carving portion of the annual culinary competition March 10 at the Post Field House. The contestants were required to construct showpieces to standard in under four hours. • Densham cuts in the final talon details of an eagle set for flight. • Tools sit idle prior to the event. Sanders, drills and other instruments are used. • Using the chainsaw, Densham starts out on the block of ice. • Densham focuses on detail with a chisel.
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My husband drove her to the base gate and got out of the car to introduce himself to Alden. After shaking hands, Anna’s father looked the boy directly in the eye for a moment,
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KENNER CONNECTION | DOING HOMEWORK CAN KEEP PEOPLE SAFE
An understanding of dietary supplements At some point in people’s lives almost everyone has either had a supplement recommended to them or may have seen an advertisement for some sort of product that peaked their interest. The dietary supplement industry is booming. Forbes reports nutritional supplements alone brought in $32 billion in revenue for 2012. While it may be easy to simply follow the suggestions of a friend, trainer, or family member, if an individual plans on trying or consistently using dietary supplements, becoming educated on those products and their potential effects is a wise strategy. While the Food and Drug Administration has some oversight of dietary supple-
ments, it must first show a product is unsafe prior to taking any restrictive action. Additionally, a 2010
Consumer Reports article estimates that only one third of the products in the Natural Medicines Comprehensive
Database have scientific evidence to support safety and effectiveness. There is no mandate for manufacturers to disclose evidence on safety and effectiveness (of dietary supplements) to the FDA. With all of the different kinds of dietary supplements, whether it is protein powder, deer antler spray or a weight loss product, doing the homework can help to keep people safe and possibly save some money on products that don’t live up to their hype. If people are on any other medications, it will serve them well to check on interactions and possibly check with their primary care manager prior to supplement usage.
There also are a number of other great resources to include the FDA website, www.fda.gov, Operation Supplement Safety, http:// hprc-online.org/dietarysupplements/opss; as well as the USDA website. Other sources of information include: http:// www.consumerreports.org/ cro/2012/05/dangeroussupplements/index.htm; http://www.fda.gov/Food/ DietarySupplements/ UsingDietarySupplements/ ucm109760.htm; and http:// www.forbes.com/sites/ davidlariviere/2013/04/18/ nutritional-supplementsflexing-their-muscles-asgrowth-industry/. – Fort Lee Army Wellness Center Staff
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EVENTS Patient Safety Awareness at Kenner | March 12-13 Fort Lee community members are invited to participate in the Patient Safety Awareness Week program March 12-13, 10 a.m. - noon, in the Kenner Army Health Clinic pharmacy lobby. The awareness and educational campaign for staff and patients will focus on the importance of the relationship between providers and patients and their families. The National Patient Safety Foundation promotes this observance with a theme of “United in Safety.” The foundation’s vision is to create a world where patients and those who care for them are free from harm. For details, call (804) 734-9086.
FMWR St. Patrick’s Day Shindig | March 13 Community members can celebrate the shamrock at the St. Patrick’s Day Shindig March 13, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m., at the HideAway, building 15013, 5th Avenue. The event will include Irish shenanigans, games, door prizes, manager’s specials, karaoke and much more. For details, call (804) 765-1539.
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Read-2-Rover | March 17 The Fort Lee Community Library Read 2 Rover program has moved to the third Tuesday of every month, 5-6 p.m. The next program is set for March 17. This free event is open to any child in the community who is accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children can read to a dog or show him or her a picture book. No registration is necessary. The library is located on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420, 34th St. For details, call (804) 765-8095.
NARFE Meeting | March 18 Petersburg Chapter 28 for National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold its monthly meeting March 18, 10:30 a.m., at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1769 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. The program will feature the organization’s annual Alzheimer’s fundraising auction. Members are asked to bring gently used items for the auction. For details, call (804) 458-3835.
Breakfast and Blessings | March 19 Community members are invited to at-
tend a Breakfast and Blessings program March 19, 8-8:30 a.m., at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum. There will be a free breakfast, spiritual renewal, fellowship and music by the Fort Lee 392nd Army Band. It is open to all. For details, call (804) 734-0033 or email stanton.d.trotter@mail.mil.
ASBP Blood Drive | March 21 The Armed Services Blood Program will hold a blood drive March 21, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., at the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion headquarters, building 1108 on A Avenue. All types of blood donations are needed especially O negative and AB types. This event supports the troops downrange and various military hospitals. For details, call (757) 953-1686.
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BOSS Easter Extravaganza | April 4 The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Easter Extravaganza is set for April 4, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., on the Lee Club lawn, Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive. The free event includes an Easter egg hunt, the Easter Bunny and more. It is open to children, toddler to 12 years old. Families should arrive by noon to take part in the egg hunt. For details, call (804) 895-2528.
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Calendar, continued SPORTS & FITNESS Army 10-Miler Tryouts | March 14 – May 16 Family and MWR is forming Army 10-miler male, female and co-ed teams. Runners should report their race times to FMWR when they take part in the White Bank Classic 5-miler in Colonial Heights on March 14 and/or the Ukrop’s Monument Ave. 10K in Richmond on March 28. Tryouts at Fort Lee will be held April 11, 25 and May 2, 8 a.m., at the Post Field House. The Fort Lee Armed Forces 8-miler will take place May 16, 8 a.m. The Army 10-miler is Oct. 11. The tryouts are open to active duty, family members, DOD Civilians and contractors. For details, call (804) 765-3053.
FMWR Golf Intramurals Registration | March 16 Registration for the Family and MWR Sports department golf intramurals is open until March 16. The session begins April 6 at the Cardinal Golf Club. There is no charge to participate. It is open to active duty only. The coaches’ first meeting will be held March 16, 5:30 p.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. Entry forms should be submitted to the Sports Office, building 4320, by March 16. For details, call (804) 765-3058.
FMWR March Madness AIT Tournament | April 4 A March Madness advanced individual training basketball shootout tournament, hosted by Family and MWR Sports, is set for April 4, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. This free tournament is a female and male single-elimination competition for AIT Soldiers from the 59th Ordnance and 23rd Quartermaster brigades. Admission is free and open to all military ID cardholders. For details, call (804) 765-3057.
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Leprechaun Dash 5K | March 14 The Kiwanis Club of Hopewell will host the Leprechaun Dash 5K, a walk and run
through historic downtown Hopewell and City Point, on March 14, 9 a.m., at the intersection of Pecan Avenue and Water Street. The event will benefit Hopewell Public Schools and Kiwanis projects that will positively impact the lives of youth in third- world countries. The cost is $20 for adults, $5 for Prince George and Hopewell students and $15 for other students. Participants can register at Ford Agency Inc., Hopewell High School, Patrick Copeland Elementary School or at www.leprechaundash.weebly.com. For details, call Billy Williamson at (804) 314-3092 or Lee Mahaney at 9143826.
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Petersburg St. Paddy’s Celebration | March 14 Petersburg will hold a Saint Patrick’s Day celebration March 14, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Old Towne near the Farmer’s Market and Petersburg Area Art League. The event is free and open to the public with a separate leprechaun land at the Petersburg Area Art League for schoolaged youth. There will be music, tours, entertainment, vendors and more. For details, call (804) 733-2430.
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392nd Army Band at Beacon Theater | March 25 The Fort Lee 392nd Army Band will perform in a free concert, March 25, 78:30 p.m., at The Beacon Theatre, 401 N. Main St., Hopewell. To reserve a ticket, call (804) 446-3457 or visit www.myticketstobuy.com.
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