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MONEY MATTERS | COMMON TAX MISTAKES
Common tax mistakes lead many to believe they overpay
CWO5 Christopher Finch Deputy Program Manager, Food Protection, U.S. Army Public Health Command
As consumers, we inevitably fall prey to the ambiguousness of the food labels placed on packaging by food manufacturers. The most commonly misunderstood labeling involves the terms, “Use by,”
“Best if used by” and “Sell by.” Each term is sound, but what should be better defined is whether the term relates to economics or food safety. Grocery products cannot last forever. Grocery manufacturers want you to buy their products, and they spend considerable capital on designing a product that is palatable and presentable. It’s about quality! Food quality terms The manufacturers use labeling terms such as, Use by, Best if used by, Best by, and Best before, to ensure that their product is purchased while the quality of the product is optimal. For example, if a con-
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sumer purchases a jar of mayonnaise and realizes at home the Best by date is a week away, there need not be a food safety concern, but quality will begin to degrade. As the ingredients start to degrade--emulsifiers and inhibitors lose effectiveness and colors fade--the product slowly loses the best quality characteristics. A mayonnaise product that is considerably past a Best by date may begin to separate and darken in color, but is still safe to eat in most cases. Manufacturers profit by turn-over of product on grocery store shelves--these dates assist in moving product and ensuring quality for a reasonable amount of time.
The Fort Lee “Traveller” is printed by offset process every Thursday as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Va. 23801, by Military Newspapers of Virginia, 114 Charlotte Avenue Suite A, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in accordance with Department of the Army Regulations 210-20 and 360-1. This publication receives armed forces material and civilian newspapers are authorized to reprint such material without specific clearance except material specifically designated as copyrighted. Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the Public Affairs Office, Fort Lee. Circulation: 13,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Traveller” are not necessarily the official view of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Military Newspapers of Virginia. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non merit factor. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The “Traveller” is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1, and printed by the Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private firm in no way connected with the U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Headquarters, U. S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee.
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As well, these terms are commonly placed on shelf-stable products (semi-perishable). Food safety terms Shelf-life terms that relate to food safety are Sell by and Expiration date. Manufacturers of perishable food products, such as fresh meat, pre-packaged salad greens and dairy foods use the term Sell by to ensure perishable foods maintain a status of “safe-to-consume” within a reasonable time-frame. For example, pre-packaged salad greens typically have a 10-14 day shelf-life under refrigerated conditions SEE FOOD SAFETY, PAGE 7
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refinancing, health insurance premiums, home mortgage interest, tax-preparation services and contributions to a traditional IRA. • Misunderstanding deduction value for medical expenses. The Affordable Care Act has altered the guidelines for taxdeductible medical expenses. Effective Jan. 1, 2013, the new policy increased the threshold for the itemized deduction for unreimbursed medical expenses from 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income to 10 percent of adjusted gross income for regular tax purposes. The increase is waived for individuals age 65 and older for tax years 2013 through 2016. • Confusion when taxes must
are low-income housing and historic rehabilitation. The federal government grants tax credits to those who construct or rehabilitate low-income housing or who invest in the rehabilitation or preservation of historic structures. • Uncertainty when accounting for gift taxes. The federal gift tax applies to gifts of property or money while the donor is living. The federal estate tax, on the other hand, applies to property conveyed to others, with the exception of a spouse, after a person’s death. There are several exceptions to gift taxes, including gifts of tuition or medical expenses that you pay directly to a medical or educational institution for someone else, gifts to a spouse who is a U.S. citizen, gifts to a qualified charitable organization and gifts to a political organization.
Staff Sgt. Lkeira Johnson, 59th Ord. Brigade, trains Soldiers on evacuating a casualty at a recent Ordnance Field Training Exercise. For a story and additional photo, see Page 17.
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Capital Advisory Group & Tax Planners of Lake Norman and Capital Investment Advisors, Inc. He cited mistakes that many taxpayers are liable to make now and in future years. • Not knowing which tax deductions are available. Tax reform measures are enacted frequently by Congress, which makes it hard for U.S. taxpayers to know which deductions are currently available for maximizing savings. One of the most overlooked deductions is state and local sales taxes. Taxpayers may be able to take deductions for student-loan interest, out-of-pocket charitable contributions, moving expenses to take a first job, the child care tax credit, new points on home
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be paid on IRA and employersponsored retirement funds. Traditional IRAs and most employer-sponsored retirement plans are tax-deferred accounts, which mean they are typically funded with pre-tax or tax-deductible dollars. As a result, taxes are not payable until funds are withdrawn. Exceptions are the Roth IRA and the Roth 401(k) and Roth 403(b). Roth accounts are funded with after-tax dollars. That’s why qualified distributions – after age 59½ and the five-year holding requirement has been met – are free of federal income tax. • Overlooking tax-advantaged investments. Taxadvantaged investments can include real estate partnerships, oil and gas partnerships and suitability, which refers to how appropriate an investment may or may not be to an investor. Two of the most common types of real estate partnerships, for example,
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Wyche recognizes Soldiers, civilians for BWC support Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
Senior leaders from CASCOM recognized numerous Fort Lee Soldiers and civilians for their supportive efforts during the 2013 Department of the Army Best Warrior competition at a ceremony Friday in Wylie Hall. Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM and Fort Lee CSM, presented several Meritorious Service Medals, Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medals and Certificates of Appreciation during the ceremony that was delayed numerous times due to weather and scheduling conflicts. “My sincere apologies for this event happening so late,” said Wyche, after mentioning he wanted to have the ceremony closer to the November competition. “But
nevertheless, we wanted to make sure we recognized (this support team), accordingly. “We want new Team Lee members to know that if you come here and work your butt off, we’re going to take the time to recognize you,” he continued. “That’s what we’re doing here; taking time to recognize some exceptional Soldiers and civilians.” Fort Lee has been the host installation for BWC for nine years, and the planning stages begin in January for the highly publicized competition that usually takes place in October. The majority of planning happens throughout the Fort Lee community with oversight from the Sergeant Major of the Army. Because the Best Warrior competition involves Soldiers from the Army’s major commands, the visibility of the event is high, and Parham said the contributions by the support staff here made Fort Lee stand out as an installation.
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Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM and Fort Lee CSM, presented several Meritorious Service Medals, Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medals and Certificates of Appreciation to the Fort Lee Soldiers and civilians who help support the 2013 Best Warrior Competition.
“The folks we recognize (during this ceremony) are the ones who make it happen,” he said. “When you do great work, you get recognized for excellence. When you shine in this particular event, you make us all shine. You guys did it so well that they don’t want anyone else to do it.” Wyche echoed Parham’s statement about how well the competition went, but said the organizers need to be consistent and continue to strive for excellence in this event. “We have to go into this next fight fully fresh to set a new standard for yourself,”
he said. “I feel privileged as your commanding general when we get so many accolades because of the great work you’re doing. That’s our job; to bring (your potential) out of you, so you can prosper. “Our goal as leaders is to get every bit of potential in you, out of you,” he continued. “Our task is to prepare you to lead this magnificent Army of ours. This was more than a competition for our Army. This is about preparing the future Army, and this is what you did and you developed yourself.”
JLYLQJ EDFN WR WKH FRPPXQLW\ Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM and Fort Lee CSM, Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, Col. Paul K. Brooks, Fort Lee garrison commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Sheila Nelson, garrison CSM, sign their Army Emergency Relief donation forms during the 2014 AER Kickoff Tuesday at the Lee Theater. The AER campaign runs through May 15 and this year’s theme is “Army Emergency Relief – A Soldier’s First Choice.” The campaign aims to bring awareness of the benefits Soldiers receive by selecting AER to resolve short-term financial difficulties as well as to provide the opportunity for everyone in the Army Community to help their fellow Soldiers.
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The change could be likened to the uproar generated more than a decade ago by mere talk of replacing the Army’s black combat boot, an old standby that held a ton of tradition for generations of Soldiers. There was a hefty amount of opposition against replacing it, but necessity ushered in a better boot and the old footwear took its place in generational lore. Skills Based Training – a new instructional method implemented at the Ordnance School– has faced a similar challenge. Now two years old, the SBT program was confronted with staunch opposition but has gradually gained acceptance and support, said Clifton J. Wiley, chief, Power Generation Division, Tactical Support Equipment Department. “When I first presented this to my staff, there was a wall of resistance that you would not believe,” he said. “It took some time getting folks used to the idea. We had training developers from CASCOM sit down with our instructors and explain the concepts, and once the instructors got involved with it and understood it, it took off.” Wiley’s division was the first at Fort Lee to convert to SBT. It teaches the 10week Power Generation Equipment Repairer Course for advanced individual training students. SBT, which emphasizes critical thinking skills, arose from the demands of modern warfare, specifically the wars in Southwest Asia where commanders required
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Pvt. Felix Ortiz uses a multi-meter to check circuits in a power generator during a recent Power Generation Equipment Repairer Course troubleshooting exercise. The course is taught using a new instructional method called Skills Based Training.
logistics Soldiers who could quickly adapt to an everchanging array of circumstances. The schoolhouse training is part of an effort to fulfill those requirements. Aside from the initial resistance and skepticism that are a part of any significant change, SBT seems to be running smoothly, said Gary F. Neuser, director, Tactical Support Equipment Department, the element that oversees the 91D course. “The reaction of the students over time really convinced us that this is the way of the future, the way to go,” said Neuser. “Right now with that class of 26 students, it is broken down to groups of four or five students working as a team. The collaboration that takes place in those groups and the competition amongst them is powerful. It truly is.” Pvt. Christian Dorr, a current 91D student who knows
nothing of SBT, said the course structure and content presentation is stimulating. “The instructors are always giving us challenges,” he said, “and that keeps you motivated to want to outdo the other teams in a little friendly competition. That’s good, and it personally keeps me in the mindset of learning.” A distinguishing feature of SBT is learning facilitation. Although the instructor is the chief facilitator, that role is also assumed by skilled students who are encouraged to share their knowledge with group members. It makes for dynamic learning, said Sgt. 1st Class Deryl Gensler, a 91D module chief. “We’re building off of Soldiers’ knowledge,” he said. “Obviously that varies SEE SBT, PAGE 17
TRICARE offers online customer service options for beneficiaries who have questions about their health care benefits and, if necessary, help them reach out to the regional contractor for assistance. On its secure website, beneficiaries can fill out a profile to receive customized and immediate benefit information. Other conveniences include easy access to frequently asked questions and 24-7 support, which most customers find far more satisfying than looking up phone numbers or email addresses for regional assistance centers. Additionally, the website is a good resource for contact information if a beneficiary prefers that “personal touch.” With the April 1 closure of the walk-in service center at Kenner Army Health Clinic and other military medical facilities, beneficiaries are encouraged to use the convenient features offered by the TRICARE website. For details, visit www.tricare.mil/ CallUs or call 1(877) 874- 2273.
USO Art Contest The USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia invites school-age children, grades K-12 including homeschoolers, to participate in an art contest to decorate the walls of USOHRCV centers. Entries should be received by April 4. All original artwork should be patriotic and portray a positive image of the military. Entry dimensions should be a minimum of 8-inches-by-10 inches and a maximum of 12-inches-by-12 inches. Entries can be sent by mail to USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, or dropped off at The USO Center in the Richmond International Airport or at the Fort Lee USO Center, building 4005, 1611 B. Ave. For details, call (804) 931-8099 or email tricia@usohr.org.
Rescheduled TARP Briefing The first Threat Awareness and Reporting Program briefing for 2014 has been rescheduled to April 9, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Lee Theater. This training is a mandatory annual requirement for all DOD employees and contractors with a security clearance. Additional briefings will be scheduled quarterly. For details, call (804) 734-1569.
Red Cross Nurse Assistant Scholarships The American Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training Program in Richmond and the Wounded Warrior Project have joined forces to offer scholarships for Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training to Wounded Warriors, immediate family members or caregivers. The program supports service members and veterans who incur or incurred serviceconnected physical and psychological wounds, injuries and illnesses on or after Sept. 11, 2001. For details, contact Sanchita Dasgupta at (804) 343-2793 or email Sanchita. Dasgupta@redcross.org.
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Events set for MOMC, Child Abuse Prevention Month The Fort Lee community has several upcoming events to celebrate the Month of the Military Child and to increase awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, set to start April 1. Celebrations for MOMC include: • A kick off ceremony and pep rally is set for April 1, 4:30 p.m., behind the School Age Services building. • A Spring Fling will be held April 18, 2-5 p.m., on the Child, Youth and School Service campus. This outdoor event will have many activities, including inflatables, games, and health and safety vendors. This is open to the Fort Lee community. • A Volksmarch is scheduled for April 23, 9 a.m., starting on the CYSS campus. • A concluding celebration parade is set for
April 30, 4:30 p.m., starting on the CYSS campus. One of the major projects for NCAPM is the annual pinwheel garden. At this event, shiny blue and silver pinwheels will be planted by the various child development centers on the installation as well as out in the local community. Other ways the Family Advocacy Program is increasing awareness on the installation are: • FAP Awareness Resource Table at the Main Exchange, April 3 and April 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • “Celebrate Youth” Family Communication Workshop, April 30, 6-8 p.m., Multi-Purpose CDC. The Fort Lee Traveller will publish additional details throughout April about the various events, as well as provide coverage of some of the events. – Staff Reports
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History, hiking, guided tours; battlefield offerings are many Susan N. Garling Public Affairs Specialist
Pop quiz Team Lee. Which of these activities can be found at Petersburg National Battlefield Park? A) historical reenactments, B) hiking trails, C) educational programs for children, D) ranger guided tours, E) all of these and more. Of course, the answer is E, and those who live and/ or work on post should not overlook the convenience of this multi-faceted, 2,700-acre tourist attraction that neighbors our installation and other nearby communities. This weekend would be a perfect time to visit the park. Three Civil War anniversary activities are planned, including the Battle of Fort Gregg ranger talk and artillery demonstration on Saturday at tour stop 4 of the battlefield’s Western Front Unit (for more information, call 804-732-3531, ext. 205).
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A cannon is used in interpreting the Civil War Battle of Five Forks at the National Park Service’s Petersburg National Battlefield unit in Dinwiddie County.
A lecture on the Siege of Petersburg presented by a historian portraying Abraham Lincoln is also set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Appomattox Plantation (on the grounds of General Ulysses Grant’s Headquarters Unit), 1001 Pecan Ave., Hopewell. Or
you might want to take part in the Battle of Five Forks program set for 2 p.m. Sunday at the 9840 Courthouse Road battlefield center in Dinwiddie County. It also will feature a ranger talk and artillery demonstrations. Similar programs are
scheduled throughout the year, according to Ann Blumenschine, one of the rangers at the historic landmark. They are the “extras” that accent an already full plate of regularly scheduled daily activities like ranger-guided tours, informational exhibits and chil-
dren’s day camps. “The most popular feature (and subject of an annual reenactment) is the Crater,” said Blumenchine, making reference to the site where the Battle of the Crater was fought in 1864. Union soldiers from Pennsylvania had dug a tunnel underneath a portion of the Confederate defensive line. They placed four tons of black powder in the void and detonated it on a late July morning. The explosion killed 278 soldiers and left a large 30-foot deep crater in the ground that still can be seen today. The recent movie “Cold Mountain” retold the story of that historic Petersburgarea moment. “Seeing the Crater, hearing the stories, walking the defensive lines … I think those are the things that create the most interest in the park,” Blumenschine said. “This is the place where you can walk in the footsteps of General Ulysses S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee. We paint the picture of what those (Civil Warera) soldiers went through; the conflicts, the losses and how disease and infection caused most of the 70,000 casualties during
the 9.5-month Siege of Petersburg.” Blumenschine also boasts about other offerings at the park, like its nature trails that are reportedly “among the best” in Southside Virginia. Those with a park pass (free to active duty military and their immediate family members) can take advantage of that attraction daily from 8:30 a.m. to sun-down, and don’t forget the special bike- and horsebackriding programs in the park that are organized by the Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation facility. You can read more about it at www.leemwr.com. Park passes can be obtained from the visitor centers located at 5001 Siege Road in Petersburg or 9840 Courthouse Road in Dinwiddie. The cost is $3 per individual or $5 per carload, and each pass is good for seven days. Regular visitors are encouraged to purchase a money-saving annual pass for $15. Those who would like to volunteer at the Petersburg National Battlefield Park are encouraged to call (804) 732-3531. Additional information about the park and its many activities can be found at www.nps.gov/ pete/index.htm.
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NCOs learn history during staff ride The Logistics Noncommissioned Officers Academy conducted a staff ride March 12 to the Historic Triangle area of Jamestown and Yorktown. Hosted by Command Sgt. Major Clifton H. Johnson, LNCOA commandant, the trip focused on providing 18 military and civilian staff members with a historical perspective about the key events that took place there during the Revolutionary War period. For Johnson, it was a welcomed break from the daily routine of training leaders at the academy. “Leaders need to get away from the office and participate in team-building events,” he said. “This amplifies cohesion as well as de-
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The Logistics NCO Academy recently conducted a staff ride to gain a historical perspective of the key events at Jamestown and Yorktown during the Revolutionary War.
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tion. At the event, walkers – both human and canine – the opportunity to participate in either a 1K or 3K stroll to emphasize the importance of physical activity as one of the three components of the Performance Triad. This will raise awareness of the importance of physical activity, nutrition and sleep as a holistic approach to care. Varied information provided at the event will help participants to make choices to reduce health risks, like as lack of exercise, obesity and too little sleep, all of which contributes to chronic disease. Representatives the Active Duty clinic, Family Medicine Clinic, the Department of Behavioral Health, Preventive
Medicine and Disease Management are among the many health care entities that will be represented at the health fair. In addition, the Fort Lee Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation will showcase fitness classes and representatives from the Bowling Center and Cardinal Golf course will be will provide information. Some of the activities planned include a mini driving range, single lane bowling, Zumba, yoga, strength training demonstrations and much more. Register and grab an activity card to get moving. “At this time of year, the whole world seems to come to life.” said Col. Thomas S. Bundt, KAHC, commander. “Daffodils and tulips are
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A meeting of motorcycle mentors here Friday included important words of advice from professional BMW rider Domonic Anderson and nationally recognized comedian Micah “Bam-Bamm” White. Both are long-time riders and advocates of a new SAFE (Soldiers Are For Example) campaign that is meant to encourage proper motorcycle maintenance and reduce potential risky riding habits among military members of all services. “I have been riding since I was 12 years old, and I have put a lot of bikes down on the pavement because I used to be young, dumb and crazy with the stunts,” Anderson told the small group of noncommissioned officers who had gathered at the Motorcycle Training Facility on the corner of Mahone and A Avenues. Each of them represented a major training school on the installation as well as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM.
“I was lucky to survive that period in my life,” Anderson also said. “It taught me to never take chances whether I’m out riding around the neighborhood or racing around the track. I’m here today to share my experiences and the things I’ve learned as a professional driver.” White, who started riding at age 13, said he also recalls the moments when he “stopped respecting the bike” and wound up on the ground. “I was a back-road runner; a jockey who raced other people’s bikes,” he noted. “I’ve put it down on gravel as well as the freeway, and every time it was because I lost the focus on my own safety.” After those introductory remarks, Anderson assigned a motorcycle to each of the NCOs and asked them to conduct a standard T-CLOCS (tires, controls, lights, oil, chassis and stands) inspection. As they performed that task, he circulated among them to answer questions and share insights about the foolproof maintenance checks he has learned on the track.
“Too many riders want to take shortcuts,” he told the group afterward. “They figure their bike worked OK when they parked it last time, so it should be good to go for that next ride and the one after that. They get into that mentality that they’re ‘just taking it around the block or down the street a few miles, so what could possibly go wrong?’ That’s what makes the job you do so important. You’re making them stop and think about it; what could happen at any moment when I’m out there on the road?” The participating NCOs also shared their experiences. Sgt. 1st Class Glenn Cook from CASCOM described his method for standardized inspections that decrease the chance of an overlooked deficiency while shortening the amount of time it takes to complete a unit-wide inspection. It was exactly the type of dialogue that the event organizer, Sgt. Maj. Rahsan Mitchell from the 59th Ordnance Brigade, had anticipated. “We have to be unified in our ap-
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Professional motorcycle driver Domonic Anderson and Sgt. 1st Class Rolan Gardner from the Quartermaster School discuss the chain and rear tire maintenance checks that Anderson and his crew perform before he goes out on the track. The discussion was part of a motorcycle mentors’ training event here Friday.
proach to motorcycle safety,” he said. “You can’t just hand someone a checklist and expect them to be effective motorcycle mentors. There has to be a common standard and sound knowledge of what you’re supposed to do. That’s what this train-the-trainer event was meant to accomplish.” The Fort Lee Safety Office also was instrumental in bringing the event together. That office will host a “Motorcycle Extravaganza” on Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the MTF. It’s open to the entire com-
munity and will feature motorcycle inspections, skills challenges, children’s activities and displays of different bike-related products. “We estimate there are approximately 740 motorcycle operators on the installation, so I’m hoping for a very big turnout,” said Safety Office representative Edward Newell. “I can’t think of a better way to start out the 2014 riding season … let’s make this the biggest motorcycle mentorship event that Fort Lee has ever seen.”
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odgeball is one of those old-school activities that easily conjure up memories of innocent, and hopefully friendly, childhood play. That seemed to be the case during the Command General and Staff College Intermediate Level Education course dodgeball tourney played March 22 at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. At least from the start. Through each game played, courtesy gave way to aggression and smiling faces morphed into game-faces, said Lt. Col. Todd Huderley, leadership instructor. “It was meant to be fun, but it got a little competitive toward the end,” he said with a chuckle. Students in the ILE course undergo 16 weeks of rigorous instruction. Huderley said the dodgeball contest was a fitting recreational activity. “I think it was great,” he said. “I think it allowed some of them to go back to their childhood and helped them to relax and enjoy the afternoon.” There are plans to implement dodgeball in the next class, said Huderley.
WUDYHO WLPH Air Force Staff Sgt. Latoya Cole, 345th Training Wing, inquires about tourism destinations as Lura N. Hill listens during the Fort Lee Family and MWR Leisure Travel Show March 20 at the Regimental Club. Hill, representing the Fredericksburg Regional Tourism Partnership, was on hand for the promotional event to provide attendees information about the various points of interest in the local area and region. She was joined by representatives from hotels, amusement parks, resorts and other attractions. Military personnel and their families received discount offers and prizes. For more information about tourism and ticketing information, visit leemwr.com or call (804)765-3789.
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( ABOVE) Maj. Jeff Kurtis of Staff Team Charlie tries to inspire teammates during a break. (RIGHT) Maj. Danny Eusebio of Staff Team Alpha gets set to launch a ball toward opponents.
(TOP) Maj. Brad Teggatz (center) leads his Staff Team Alpha teammates in the opening rush of a dodgeball game played March 22 at the MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The game was part of a Command and General Staff College tournament featuring several teams from its Intermediate Level Education Course. (ABOVE) Staff Team Bravo members high-five each other after one was hit with the ball and eliminated from game play.
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Military families value their electronic health record system and are grateful that they no longer have to take paper copies of their health records with them each time they move. Now the U.S. Army Public Health Command is training veterinary personnel on a similar system for governmentowned animals and privately-owned animals belonging to military families. The new system is called the Remote Online Veterinary Record or ROVR. The system offers Army veterinary service personnel worldwide new methods for recording and maintaining veterinary clinical information about the animals they treat. “ROVR is a secure, Web-based application that provides the means to electronically record, store, retrieve and transmit the elements of veterinary clinical encounters at all levels of care,� according to Col. Erik Torring, deputy commander for veterinary services at the USAPHC. “It is a stateof-the-art means to collect, manage, analyze and report data and information rapidly and accurately to all levels of the Department of Defense.� The Army provides veterinary health services for all components of the DOD and to other governmental agencies with complete veterinary medical and surgical care for all governmentowned animals including those belonging to other governmental agencies such as the Secret Service, Border Patrol, Customs Service and the Transportation Security Administration. Prior to ROVR, veterinary personnel documented
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Spc. Kayla Jacobsen, NCOIC of the Fort Lee Veterinary Treatment Facility, examines Sadie during the dog’s overseas screening Tuesday as her owner Marine Gunnery Sgt. Wesley Mathews provides support. Now that the facility has implemented the Remote Online Veterinary Record, all Sadie’s health records will be online when Mathews has a permanent change of station in July.
their clinical findings and other statistical data using hard copy records, spreadsheets and other databases. These methods lacked the ability to encrypt data, didn’t allow access by all veterinary personnel, and are generally hard to manage, according to Michael Tackett, U.S. Army Medical Information Technology Center Veterinary Services Systems Management program manager. “The DOD veterinary services community operates in approximately 144 sites worldwide,� explained Tackett. “The new system will be capable of encrypting data and providing worldwide access for veterinary service personnel in theater or garrison.� ROVR was designed to address many of the concerns of the veterinary com-
munity. The training will continue throughout the USAPHC regional commands across the world through April. “Access to this system is based on a user’s common access card,� explained Lt. Col. Kay Burkman, veterinary staff officer at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. “ROVR will create patient records that can be transferred and shared, with access worldwide using the CAC.� Burkman has been involved with this project since it was first conceived in 2005. She has spent the last 2 1/2 years working primarily on program development, beta testing and devising training. “Every clinic is different, so we tailor our training to meet the needs of those using the system,� she ex-
plained. “A facility exclusively treating governmentowned animals will have slightly different needs than one that treats primarily privately-owned animals. “We have already trained veterinary personnel at more than 100 VTFs, and veterinary personnel have been very enthusiastic about ROVR’s capabilities,� said Burkman. The system has a lot of benefits for VTF users as well as pet owners. ROVR even has more functionality than the current electronic health system for military beneficiaries, she said. One of the biggest benefits to pet owners is that the information stored in the system can be transferred to any military VTF around the world. This will make a difference for those who take pets with them when they have a per-
manent change of station. The same is true for military working dogs and other government-owned animals such as the caisson horses used at Fort Belvoir. Information on the animals’ past and present health will be available to any veterinary provider with a CAC. “ROVR provides the functionalities necessary to consolidate the 144 independent veterinary treatment facilities into a global practice with the capability to provide standardized, evidence-based veterinary care to any animal, anywhere,� Burkman explained. In addition, ROVR will be able to help track animal disease trends, clinic inventory, manage appointments, provide billing statements, track drug interactions, generate rabies and veterinary health certificates and support clinical documentation of patient records. Although the USAPHC hosts the training, many veterinary services personnel, the DOD Veterinary Services Activity, the Defense Health Agency and DOD’s Health Affairs contributed to the design of the system and are involved in its management system. Animals and owners will benefit from the information in the system, according to Torring. “The entire program including development, testing and fielding has been a huge team effort,� said Tackett. “This is a partnership that will improve patient care by automating medical records and providing worldwide access from any CAC-enabled government computer.� ROVR still has some growing to do, but so far, design defects have been minimal and will be fixed once the system is fielded. The clinic staff at
the Fort Lee Veterinary Treatment Facility, which received training Feb. 2428 at Fort Eustis, is already using the new system. “We are now paper-less,� said Spc. Kayla Jacobsen, NCOIC, “and we switched over to ROVR the week of March 3.� In addition to Jacobsen, the two veterinarians – Capt. Robert Valentine, and Dr. Marcia Heizer – traveled to Fort Eustis for the intensive training. Erika Manes, receptionist, and Edilsa Blood, financial manager, were trained when the group returned. “This is for the Soldiers,� noted Jacobsen. “It will be much easier and beneficial when they leave Fort Lee and PCS to another destination – they don’t have to worry about taking any records.� She said all their Fort Lee clients received an email newsletter notifying them about the new online system, and that appointment slots would be longer than usual March 3 - April 11 while they were getting up to speed. They are rolling out the new system to about 25 clients a week and expect it to be complete in a year. Jacobsen explained, “Every client has to be entered into our system as if they have never been here before as well as pet information.� When an appointment is made, the clinic staff begins the ROVR record to help speed the overall waiting time when the pet or pets come in for their visit. “We do not print any records on our pets. The only thing we print is the receipt for the payment,� she said. For details, call (804) 734- 2446. – Army News Service and Staff reports
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FORT EUSTIS – The 7th Sustainment Brigade was officially re-designated as the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) during a ceremony Friday at Fort Eustis’ 3rd Port training facility. Under its previous title, the unit provided mission command for all subordinate elements of the brigade and operations for the Expeditionary Sustainment Command and Theater Sustainment Command. Under its new designation, the 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) will plan and manage watercraft and water terminal support for theater operations, and commit terminal and watercraft assets in
support of theater deployment and movement operations. The brigade also will maintain global oversight of all Army terminal and watercraft capabilities. According to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Clarence Chinn, Task Force Bragg commander and reviewing officer for the ceremony, the brigade transitioned 270 personnel and 2,587 pieces of equipment to attain the needed composition, skill sets and direction to conduct operations as the Army’s only expeditionary transportation brigade since it began its transformation. “The resolute team was given the mission to lead and provide subject matter expertise in watercraft, port opening, terminal operations and logistics overthe-shore capabilities for our
Army,” said Chinn. “This organization has flexed its muscles across many mission profiles.” The 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) is one of the most deployed brigades in the U.S. Army and has served in conflict since its activation in 1942. The unit was established during World War II as the 7th Trans. Group (Composite) to command ports in the United Kingdom and Japan. “With the activation of the 7th (Trans. Bde.), our Army has reestablished a unit possessing unique yet critical competency capability that directly supports an expeditionary Army,” said Col. John P. Sullivan, Chief of Transportation and commandant of the U.S. Army Transportation School, headquartered at Fort Lee. “I know this unit remains
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The Fort Eustis Honor Guard presents the colors during the transformation ceremony for the 7thTransportation Brigade (Expeditionary) at Fort Eustis on Friday.The unit was activated during World War II as 7thTrans. Group (Composite), to command ports in the United Kingdom and Japan.
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5HORFDWHG RUGQDQFH H[HUFLVH VWLOO FKDOOHQJHV $,7 6ROGLHUV The current fiscal reality has forced the Army as a whole to make changes to the way it does business, and the Ordnance School at Fort Lee is no exception. Before cuts to funding, its Soldiers would regularly go to Fort A. P. Hill for the Sustainment Warrior Field Training Exercise. Now, the Ordnance troops are put through their paces in a two- to three-day field event in their own backyard. Unchanged is the opportunity to reinforce the baselevel Warrior Tasks and Battle Drill knowledge they acquired in basic training and the military occupational specialty skills they learn while attending advanced individual training at Fort Lee. A key event during the oncampus FTX is a ruck-march with combat gear and the Soldier’s weapon. The event tests not only their physical endurance, but also Soldier skills as the march
takes them through various scenarios that force them to make decisions about the people they encounter. Helping a wounded Soldier, reacting to an enemy attack, sending a radio message … the troops continue to practice Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills throughout the day with scenarios designed to simulate real-life situations that they may encounter in the heat of battle. The field exercise also focuses on situations Soldiers will likely see at their next duty station or downrange. One example is setting up a unit maintenance collection point – a place where a battalion or brigade would send their damaged or faulty equipment for repair. Often these sites are in close proximity to the front line of battle and are devoid of many of the “creature comforts” of a fully functional forward operating base. “Skills-based training re-
ally comes into play during this portion of the exercise,” noted Capt. Ricardo Phillips, commander of Foxtrot Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion. “The Soldiers are required to execute repair operations with available resources that don’t include a fully functional maintenance shop. It really tests their knowledge of the new military occupational specialty that they’re learning here at Fort Lee.” When not conducting repairs, the Soldiers pull security duty, improve the UMCP site, or participate in additional training led by knowledgeable noncommissioned officers who have experienced remote ordnance operations in real world situations. Despite the challenges brought on by fiscal restraints, the Ordnance Training Exercise is continuously being refined to improve its value to partici-
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method designed to challenge students Continued from page 4 from student to student. In the class we have now – basic engine principles – we have several students who have spent time in maintenance shops … It’s peer-led versus having some E-7 talking to them. These guys see sergeants all day long telling them this, that and the other. They better connect with each other.” Although SBT has won over most administrators and trainers, there are those who still believe that legacy-based instruction is a still a viable method of teaching. “The legacy training, in my opinion, is the best type of
training you can have because it’s lockstep,” said Jackie Wilson, a 91D writer/instructor and retired NCO. “You get the chance to teach them as they go along, and they learn things as they go so the learning compiles upon itself. They learn things that way.” The Ordnance School has fully implemented SBT in several courses. The 91J course – quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer – is still in the pilot phase. The last pilot is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of this year. SBT also has been implemented for Ordnance School courses taught at Fort Gordon, Ga. Although SBT is showing
encouraging signs, it may be too early to make any conclusions. It will be formally evaluated and assessed through surveys and other methods to determine its effectiveness. Neuser said he thinks it has a place at the Ordnance School and beyond. “It’s the way of the future,” he said. “As the March 2012 TRADOC Accreditation Team assessed, it was really thrilled to see Skills Based Training in action. The feedback was very positive, and they felt this was a best practice that needs to be expanded – not just at the Ordnance School and our sister schools here at Fort Lee – but throughout all of TRADOC.”
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Sgt. Charles Mcaleavey of the 832nd Ordnance Battalion trains a Soldier to perform a medical evacuation during a recent field exercise on the Ordnance Campus. The training was previously conducted at Fort A.P. Hill.
pating Soldiers, Phillips noted. “We recognize it as a key part of our training package that continues to produce high-quality Soldiers who are confident in their ability to perform their attained MOS skill,” he said. “Additionally, we’re setting our
sights even higher by working with the Quartermaster School to create more in-depth and collaborated training opportunities for both organizations.” – Foxtrot Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion
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April is already upon us, and it brings hope of long-awaited warmer temperatures and bright sunny days that tend to be more uplifting to ones spirits. With the nicer weather comes increased outdoor activity: children riding bikes, long walks with the dog, skateboarding in the park, cookouts and outdoor games with family and friends. With all of the outdoor fun and excitement who has time to think about safety. If we want to participate in all the outdoor fun we should consider doing it in a safe manner. Traumatic brain injury is a serious injury and can be prevented with a few important tips. Anyone, regardless of age, should wear a helmet when rid-
ing a bike or scooter, playing football, skateboarding, roller skating, horseback riding and other outdoor sports. Unfortunately, some people don’t want to wear a helmet. They have many excuses – it messes up their hair, takes too long to find and put on, their child left it “somewhere” and “I won’t look good in my ‘selfie.”’ Taking a few extra minutes to put it on can save a life. Be mindful of children playing while you’re driving and proceed with caution through neighborhoods. Another tip to decrease TBI is to child-proof your house by securing furniture and TV’s to walls to prevent them from being pulled over and causing injuries. So, let’s look to a brighter subject – sun safety.
Hopefully, we will have a warm spring and summer filled with lots of sunshine. With the sun comes a greater potential for sunburns, sun poisoning and dehydration. I can’t stress enough how important it is to apply sunblock before going outdoors. Make it a routine to apply sunscreen on yourself and your children daily. Keep a bottle of sunblock with you for the season so that you can re-apply sunblock during the day. Another idea is to put some kind of thermal or cooler in your vehicle to keep the bottle of sunblock in along with water to stay hydrated. It’s easy to get dehydrated if individuals don’t drink enough fluids and people can be more susceptible during warm andhot weather. Drinking water is a better option than soda to
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7DQJR 6ROGLHUV VDOXWH UROH RI ZRPHQ LQ $PHULFD Female Soldiers from Tango Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, portrayed the strength and courage of 11 outstanding women who made their mark on history during a special Women’s History Month program at the Transportation School auditorium March 18. The recognized women from the 19th and 20th centuries endured challenges and paved the way for others. The presentation was entitled “Who am I?” The Soldiers were exuberant yet stoic in focus moments before their parts were so seamlessly exhibited. The roll-call of characters included: Sojourner Truth played by Pvt. Micand Walker-White; Susan B. Anthony played by Pvt. Aurielle Hughes; Cathay Williams played by Pvt. Jasmine Lewis; Helen Keller played by Pvt. Amber Zawadzki; Amelia Earhart played by Pvt. Autumn Moore; Ellen Ochoa played by Pvt. Edith Torres; Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody played by Pvt. Hanna Wilson;
Maj. Gen. Gwen Bingham played by Pvt. Dalisha Williams; First Lady Michelle Obama played by Pvt. Aniya McKethan; Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor played by Pvt. Katherine Flores-Cruz; and Transportation Corps Regimental Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Howard played by Pvt. Marrisah Frost. The female Soldiers garnered laudatory comments from Lt. Col. Christopher H. Robertson, the 266th QM. Bn. Commander, and CSM Wendy A. Robinson, the battalion CSM. “That was an exceptional performance by the warriors of Tango Company; unbelievably phenomenal performance” said Robinson. “This was truly impressive. I really enjoyed the show.” Soldiers from Tango and Whiskey companies showed their support, and were equally elated at the performance and the message conveyed to all. “The actors did an exceptional job portraying these dynamic women in
history,” said Pvt. Shawn Mitchell, Tango Co. “I learned a lot more about these women who played a definitive role in our American history. The poetry tied it all together. I was truly impressed.” “I learned a lot about these women in our history,” said Pvt. Joshua Luckey, Tango Co. “I was not aware of the significant contributions these women made until I had the opportunity to experience my peers on stage during the reenactment,” The poems “Our Greatest Fear,” written by Marianne Williamson; “Do You Know Me,” written by Sgt. Cheryl Hamilton; and “I am Woman – Hear Me Roar,” written by Helen Reddy, closed the performance. The Tango Co. commander and first sergeant – Capt. Constance E. B. Marable and 1st. Sgt. Jennyanne Bright – added closing remarks thanking those who attended the observance that proved educational and nostalgic. – Tango Company, 266th Quartermaster
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555th PIA Meeting | April 2 The Jessie J. Mayes Tri-Cities Chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association, Inc., will conduct its monthly meeting, April 2, 6 p.m., at building P-9050 across from the old lodging office, Mahone Avenue. Prior airborne experience is not a prerequisite for membership or attending. For details, call (804) 861-0945.
ACAP Technology Workshop | April 3 A technology workshop, hosted by the Army Career and Alumni Program, has been rescheduled to April 3, 10 a.m. - noon, at the Soldier Support Center, building 3400, 1401 B Ave. A technology consultant from New Horizons Computer Learning Center will share information about technology and its impact, and more. For details, call (804) 734-6612.
CWOC Meeting | April 4 Catholic Women of the Chapel meets the first Friday of each month in Memorial Chapel, Sisisky Boulevard and Battle Drive. The next meeting is April 4, 9:30 a.m. A light brunch will be served, followed by a devotional program, praying the rosary and Mass at noon. Child watch is provided through the chapel. For details, email cwocfortlee@gmail. com.
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Spring Cleanup | April 7-11 The annual Fort Lee Spring Cleanup Week is set for April 7-11, and post leaders are asking for maximum participation. The week is a collective effort that supports the post’s environmental program by clearing leaves, trash and other debris and reducing the harmful surface runoff that can eventually enter the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Information and maps of unit cleanup areas will be distributed.
Club Beyond | Every Monday Club Beyond programs for middle and high school students are offered each Monday at Memorial Chapel. The next event is March 31. The middle school group meets from 5:45-7:15 p.m., and the high school program is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Each session will have games, food, music and more. For details, call (518) 225-2965.
PWOC Spring Event | April 10 The Protestant Women of the Chapel will hold a spring program “You Are Gifted” on April 10, 9:30 a.m., at Memorial Chapel, Sisisky Boulevard and Battle Drive. Participants will experience fellowship during the spiritual program. Free child care is available. For details, email ftleepwoc@ gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/ pwocfortlee.
Library Week Kick Off | April 15 The Fort Lee Community Library will celebrate National Library Week – April 14-19 – with a kick-off event on April 15, 5-6 p.m. Col. Paul K. Brooks, Fort Lee Garrison commander, will offer a special reading for children of all ages at this free program. There will be a limited supply of free books for participants. The library is located on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420, 34th Street. For details, call (804) 765-8095.
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Calendar, continued Living Last Supper Performance | April 16 The Fort Lee Chapel community will present “The Living Last Supper” program, April 16, 7:30 p.m., at Memorial Chapel, Sisisky Boulevard and Battle Drive. For details, call (804) 734-6494.
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The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Easter Extravaganza is set for April 19, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., on the Lee Club Lawn. The free event includes an Easter egg hunt, temporary Easter tattoos for children and the Easter Bunny. It is open to children, toddler to 11 years old. Families should arrive by 11:45 a.m. to take part in the egg hunt. For details, call (804) 479-7053.
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt | April 20 The Lee Club will host its annual Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt, April 20, 1 p.m. The cost is $23.95 per adult, $11.95 per child, ages 3-9, and free for kids 2 and under. Reservations are required by April 11. For details, call (804) 734-7547 or 734-7541.
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Family oriented bike rides through Battlefield Park begin in April, with excursions planned for the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, weather permitting. The first two outings are April 9 and 23. Participants can bring a bike or rent one for $5 per day from Outdoor Recreation. A trail guide will meet the bikers at the start point near the Mahone Avenue battlefield parking area. The program is free as long as participants are accompanied by the guide. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
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ACROSS 4. This institution competes for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy (two words) 6. It’s not a football championship game, but it is called the “Granddaddy of Them All” (two words) 7. America’s Cup involves these 9. Baseball’s World Series is also called this (two words) 10. One of the oldest trophies in sports; it is typically hoisted over players heads and used to drink champagne (two words) 11. Brazil has dominated this international sporting competition (two words) 12. A professional golf tournament that pits Americans versus Europeans
13. The term “Grand Prix” is associated with this championship series (two words) DOWN 1. This phrase is not associated with a trophy but rather the emotions surrounding a championship tournament 2. The name of the major professional sport in which the champion is decided in one game 3. The most well-known MVP trophy in American sports 5. A stock car championship series 8. A famous race in Baltimore is one component of this equine title (two words) For this week’s answers, visit www.ftleetraveller.com/ community_life/puzzle/.
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