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POST ACCESS PMO preparations for new Army-mandated post entry requirements include ‘pre-vetting’ nonDOD personnel SEE PAGE 3
WISE ACTIONS REDUCE WASTE Fort Lee anticipates big reduction in food waste after dining facilities get dehydrators SEE PAGE 4
SPRING FLING Annual Month of Military Child event entertains youngsters with games, competitions, learning activities SEE PAGE 14
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FINANCIAL MATTERS | LEARNING ABOUT DEBT
Tips for spouses, heirs to deal with deceased’s debt
Can supplements improve moods? Jessica Ford, Ph.D., Psychologist U.S. Army Public Health Command
About one-out-of-five people will experience depression during their lives. It’s a condition that’s frequently referred to as the “common cold” of behavioral health issues.
free annual credit reports from TransUnion, Experian and Equifax to confirm debt status. Once that information is out in the open, it’s time for the couple or family members to deal with specific circumstances related to that debt. For example, a young couple may have different debt issues than an older, retired couple, but both should consider how they would handle the debts of a spouse or legal partner after death. It can be helpful to meet with a qualified financial or estate expert about ways to extinguish or manage debt issues as part of current financial and estate planning. It is particularly important for borrowers and their executors to know what categories of the de-
The most recognizable signs of depression include losing interest in important things one used to enjoy and constantly feeling sad for seemingly no reason at all for two or more weeks. It is not something that is planned or intentional; and it is a condition that merits consultation with a health care provider. Finding help for behavioral health issues, like depressed mood, is an important part of maintaining personal readiness. Keep in mind, however, that seeking out information and resources can be confusing and a bit overwhelming. Oftentimes,
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people seek advice from friends, family, coworkers and the Internet. Some recommendations will be helpful, but other tips and advice could be harmful. There are numerous sources that may recommend dietary supplements as a quick and easy fix. It’s tempting to follow such advice because it doesn’t involve a significant investment of time or money, and supplements can be taken without anyone knowing. Unfortunately, it’s an approach that is far from effective … there is no quick fix for depression. Although there is some evidence that
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Keep in mind all debt situations are unique to the individual. For example, a senior who qualifies for nursing home care under Medicaid (public aid) may have family members who will need to sell the senior’s home to address certain expenses after he or she has died. It is best to prepare relatives for that possibility in advance. Separately, a healthy senior relative may leave a home to heirs still under mortgage, or there could be a significant tax debt. Airing and reviewing these issues in advance can either prepare relatives for certain realities or enable them to solve problems while the relative is still alive. Bottom line: dealing with a deceased relative’s debt can add stress at a particularly worrisome time for spouses and relatives. The best option is transparency while relatives are alive so debt issues can be addressed as part of overall estate planning.
having low levels of certain nutrients (for example, folate, B-12, calcium, vitamin D, iron, selenium, zinc, and N-3 fatty acids) will improve some mood problems, there is very little evidence that dietary supplements help most people who are depressed. Scientists have found that vitamins can be helpful for some women with hormonerelated depression symptoms, and multiingredient vitamin supplementation has been shown to improve mood and reduce stress/anxiety among those who do not SEE SUPPLEMENTS, PAGE 18
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If your loved one died leaving significant debt behind, would you know what to do? It’s a worrisome question for everyone. Young or old, based on particular debt circumstances or geographic location, death with debt can provide significant problems for surviving family members. Depending on state law and the specific credit relationships involved, they might be shocked to learn they could be legally liable for a deceased relative’s outstanding debt – anything from unpaid mortgage balances and medical debt to unpaid credit card balances.
Spouses who may share any kind of debt jointly, particularly credit cards in dual name, could face greater challenges. It also may spell problems for co-signers on any kind of loan. As with all financial planning, the best time to act is before an issue arises. Watching any family deal with extensive debt problems after a spouse or relative passes on illustrates the need for financial transparency while all parties are alive. No matter how difficult a family member’s credit circumstances are, spouses and adult children should face those circumstances while options are available to deal with any problems. Spouses can begin by requesting and sharing their three
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ceased’s debts will likely need to be repaid after their death and other debts that might be canceled or forgiven. Generally, certain forms of unsecured debt held in the deceased’s name alone – like credit cards or federal student loans – may likely be discharged, but check with qualified experts first. Any kind of debt held in joint name should be evaluated. Spouses, legal partners and family members who have co-signed loans or joint credit accounts of any kind risk payoff responsibility for that debt if their co-borrower dies. Experts can advise how to deal with individual situations. Experts also may suggest coborrowers without credit in their own names apply for a credit card in separate names while their spouse is still alive. A separate credit account, if responsibly managed, can help the survivor qualify for additional credit in their name after a spouse or legal partner dies.
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Members of a CASCOM Funeral Honors Team carry the remains of Cpl. Lindsey Clayton Lockett to a mausoleum during funeral proceedings Saturday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond. See story and photos on Pages 12-13.
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CASCOM CG honors top retention NCOs Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
Several CASCOM and Fort Lee units and career counselors were recognized for their retention efforts for fiscal 2014 and the first two quarters of 2015 during the Retention Awards Luncheon at the Lee Club Tuesday. Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM CSM, presented the awards. Lyons said retention is a vital part of the Army’s future. “It’s about readiness,” he said. “You’re building the capacity of the institutional Army. You’re building the future leaders of the U.S. Army – that next generation who will go out and respond to the crisis du jour. “That’s how important this business is,” he continued. “It’s about retaining quality folks who are going to lead the next gen-
Sgt. 1st Class Troy Isakson, 59th Ordnance Brigade, received the award for Career Counselor of the Year for fiscal year 2014 during the ceremony.
eration of into battle.” Lyons recognized the command teams and the retention NCOs for their efforts. “I want to say thank you ... for your continued emphasis,” he said. “We will always have a need for great Soldiers and great leaders in our Army, and that’s what this whole (process) is about.”
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Members of the 59th Ordnance Brigade command team pose with the career counselors who were recognized for their retention efforts in fiscal 2014 and the first and second quarters of fiscal 2015 during the Retention Awards Luncheon at the Lee Club Tuesday. They received the Top Producer Award in category I for fiscal 2014, the Early Bird Retention Award for the first and second quarters of fiscal 2015, and the Early Bird Reserve Component Transition Award for the first quarter of fiscal 2015. They also were awarded Retention Excellence Awards for fiscal 2014 and the first and second quarters of fiscal 2015. The awards were presented by Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM CSM.
DES busy with post pass processing to facilitate new access procedures More than 2,300 applications for post passes have been processed by the Directorate of Emergency Services here in preparation for the new Armymandated gate access procedures now projected to begin in May. “We have seen occasional instances (approximately 3 percent) of denied access after the required background checks, but the majority of them are good to go,” noted Maj. David Martin, Fort Lee Provost Marshal. “Another bit of good news is the recent reopening of Sisisky Gate on weekdays. Each of these preliminary actions should contribute to a smoother transition when the new access measures begin.”
The revised policy requires senior commanders to “deny un-cleared contractors and visitors unescorted access to installations based on the results of (National Crime Information Center, or NCIC-III) background checks that contain credible derogatory information indicating the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline and/or health and safety of the Army community.” Those who are considered properly “vetted” – basically anyone with a valid militaryissued identification card – will not be impacted by this new procedure. All others 18 years of age and older will be subject to a NCIC-III check and, if no derogatory criminal information is
found, given an access pass that will be valid for periods ranging from 24 hours to a year based on how often they will require entry onto post. “Examples of derogatory information that would result in denial of access include, but are not limited to, a felony conviction of sexual assault or rape, armed robbery, child molestation, production or possession of child pornography, trafficking in humans, and/or drug possession with intent to sell or distribute,” said Tony DeWitt, DES director, in a previous Traveller article that discussed the new rules. “Registered sex offenders also would be denied access. “Any of these individuals can submit a request packet for a
waiver,” DeWitt continued. “It will require court documents and written descriptions of any rehabilitative steps taken since the conviction as well as an explanation of why access to post should be granted.” The DES officials continue to encourage individuals who know they have criminal information in their records that might result in denial of access to start gathering the documents they’ll need to file a waiver request. The Provost Marshal Office here does not have access to court paperwork, and it cannot assist individuals with obtaining documents. “The waiver request process will take about 10 working days if everything is in order,” DeWitt
said. “There are no shortcuts; we’re doing everything in accordance with the policy guidelines issued by the Army.” When the revised ACPs are implemented, anyone without the accepted forms of ID – an access pass issued by Fort Lee with driver’s license or a military-issued identification card – will be denied entry to post. They will need to proceed off-base to the Visitor Control Center, or VCC, at the Lee Gate. If that access point is closed, the secondary VCC at Sisisky Gate will be used. The primary VCC will be located in the visitors’ center building adjacent to Lee Gate. The parking lot entrance is on the right before the security checkpoint. Those who know they’re going to require screening are asked to go directly to the VCC rather than having to be redirected by the security personnel manning the access points. This SEE ACCESS, PAGE 18
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Post uses dehydrators on way to Net Zero Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
Fort Lee will serve as a pilot installation for the implementation of dehydrators in dining facilities as a measure to decrease food waste. A large percentage of Fort Lee’s undiverted waste, meaning that which goes to landfills, is food, according to Alan Mills, deputy chief, Environmental Management Office, Directorate of Public Works. With the IMCOM-funded dehydrators, the amount could be significantly deceased. “We serve about 5 million Soldier meals annually and there’s a substantial amount of food waste there,” said Mills. “With the new dehydrators, we could divert 16-20 percent of our food waste. We think it will divert 200 million pounds of food waste annually in the four DFACs.” Net Zero, a pilot program created by Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, includes initiatives in energy, water and waste that will allow installations to consume what they use to help the Army preserve the country’s natural resources. While Fort Lee wasn’t chosen as a pilot site, each Army installation is encouraged to work toward a Net Zero status in one of the three areas, said Carol Anderson, chief, EMO, DPW. Fort Lee’s chosen area is Net Zero Waste. In 2013, the installation’s Environment Management System cross-function team – which includes representatives from Fort Lee units, activities and tenants – learned about the dehydrator technology and thought it would be worthwhile to pursue its use on the installation. When the garrison leadership learned of this proposal, they decided to move forward with it. Hammack’s office funded a dehydrator – which is in building 3500, a dining facility – to see if it could have an impact on the food waste numbers. “We’ve had success there with diverting food waste. It’s worked well and it has integrated well with the staff at that location,” said Mills. “They like it because they aren’t carrying out 500 pounds of wet, sloppy mess to the dumpster; they are carrying out 50 pounds of dry material.” Along with that dehydrator, there are others located at the Fort Lee Commissary, the
Army Net Zero The Army Net Zero approach is comprised of five interrelated steps: reduction, re-purpose, recycling and composting, energy recovery and disposal. Each step is a link toward achieving net zero. Reduction includes maximizing energy efficiency in existing facilities, implementing water conservation practices and eliminating generation of unnecessary waste. Joint Culinary Center of Excellence and at the kitchen field training site. Since late 2013, Fort Lee has diverted 163 tons of food waste, making the technology one that IMCOM believes is worthwhile to pursue, said Mills. “IMCOM thinks it’s beneficial and it could be a critical component to get Army installations to the Net Zero goal,” he said. Aside from the pilot program, IMCOM funded an analysis from U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory to determine the real cost of the dehydrators, said Anderson. “They want to determine the real cost of the dehydrators to see if this can be utilized worldwide,” she said. “It’s a cost benefit analysis to determine the cost of purchasing the equipment and the use of the material afterward, which is key. ‘What are you going to do with the dehydrated material afterward?’ It reduces in volume, but you want to be able to do something with it at the end.” Virginia State University is using some of the dehydrated material on their agricultural testing farms, according to the EMO. The dehydrators are only a part of the way to get Fort Lee to Net Zero Waste, said Anderson. “The EMO is trying to come up with technologies and methods to reduce what goes to the landfill,” she said. “There is one way anyone can help: be willing to recycle. “Part of meeting that Net Zero goal is not just technology, it’s people,” she continued. “We have to be willing to buy the right type of product with less packaging and be willing to recycle all of the things we can possibly recycle. The idea is not only for stewardship to the environment, but also saving the government money.”
Holocaust Days of Remembrance Jay Ipson, a Holocaust survivor and co-founder and former executive director of the Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond, will be the featured speaker at a Holocaust National Days of Remembrance Observance set for April 17, 11 a.m., in the Lee Theater, building 4300, Mahone Avenue. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. The Army Logistics University will host the program. For details, call (804) 765-8043.
Lodging Privatization Meeting A public meeting regarding the transfer of Fort Lee Army Lodging facilities and operations to the private sector will be held April 20, 6 p.m., at the Army Logistics University. It is open to the community. Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, commanding general of the Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, will deliver opening remarks. During the meeting, leaders from the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Housing and Partnerships; Rest Easy LLC and International Hotels Group will present information and answer questions from interested parties. For details, call the Fort Lee Garrison Public Affairs Office at (804) 734-7451.
Lee Prayer Luncheon Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Donald L. Rutherford, the 23rd U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains, will be the featured speaker at a National Prayer Luncheon observance April 23, 11:30 a.m., in the Lee Club, at the corner of Lee and Mahone avenues. The Fort Lee community is invited to the event hosted by Garrison Commander Col. Paul K. Brooks. Tickets are free, however, participants are welcome to contribute a $7 donation for the meal. Seating is limited to 300. Installation and unit ministry teams are distributing tickets. For details, call Chaplain (Capt.) A.J. Gunther at (804) 765-9295.
Earth Day Celebration Fort Lee will celebrate Earth Day April 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Post Field House. The event will include an AWARE Wildlife show featuring live rescue animals, military displays, more than 50 exhibitors, performances by the 392nd Army Band and more. It is open to the public. For details, call (804) 734-4436 or email brandy.l.reeves.civ@mail.mil.
Kenner Commander’s Call Closure Kenner Army Health Clinic will curtail services April 30, 1-4 p.m., to allow staff to attend a quarterly commander’s call and training session. The clinic will re-open in the late afternoon for pharmacy services. Patients with routine needs should contact the clinic before or after the closure. To reach the on-call provider when the clinic is closed, contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000. For questions about clinic closures, call (804) 734-9086.
Run for the Fallen Fort Lee’s 5th annual Run for the Fallen is set for May 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Williams Stadium. Participation is free and open to the public. The event features a 1-mile and 5-mile course for runners and walkers. Registration is required. Participants can pick up their race bibs on April 29, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Fort Lee Federal Credit Union, 4495 Crossing Blvd., Prince George, and April 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Army Community Service, building 9023, 1231 Mahone Ave. Photographs of fallen service members to be placed along the route can be dropped off at ACS or emailed to sos@leemwr.com. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event. To pre-register, visit www.leemwr.com/runforthefallen or call the SOS team at (804) 734-6445 or 734-6446.
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(FAR LEFT) Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Kelly Jr., interim regimental CSM for the Quartermaster Corps, places a Sergeant Audie Murphy Club medallion around the neck of Sgt. 1st Class Richard M. Gilley, a training developer for the 91-Mike (Bradley Fighting Vehicle system maintainer) Advance Leader’s Course, Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy, during an April 9 ceremony in the Petroleum and Water Department’s Guest Auditorium. To be inducted into the SAMC, Soldiers must be nominated by a senior member of the chain of command and pass a series of board evaluations. Gilley completed those requirements in 2007 but was never officially inducted into the club. At the conclusion of the ceremony, he thanked senior leaders here for “finally making that dream come true.” He also described the accomplishment as “the highest honor he has experienced in uniform to date.” Others in attendance at the ceremony included Col. Mary Beth Taylor, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM CSM. (LEFT) Sgt. Maj. Arthur T. Barlow Jr., Ordnance School Tactical Support Equipment Department SGM, discusses the meaning of leadership during remarks at the ceremony.
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ULTIMATE WARRIOR Annual event that tests Soldiers on essential skills underway Patrick Buffett Managing Editor
“It’s all about the journey,” said Staff Sgt. Larry Lloyd, an Ordnance School platoon sergeant competing in the CASCOM Ultimate Warrior Competition here this week. “Sure, everybody wants to win,” he continued, “but I think it’s also important to recognize the significance of being here. I have this opportunity to show the command who I am as a leader and a Soldier, and send a message to my organization that they made the right choice in sending me here. That’s what it’s really all about, win or lose, and I’m ready for anything they throw at us.” Lloyd is one of 13 Soldiers on
the 2015 UWC roster. In addition to Ordnance, the Transportation and Quartermaster schools at Lee are represented as well as the Soldier Support Institute at Fort Jackson, S.C., that has troops entered in three of the five competitive categories: NCO of the Year, Soldier of the Year, AIT Platoon Sergeant of the Year, Instructor of the Year and Career Counselor/ Retention NCO of the Year. The annual competition is designed to measure basic military knowledge, physical fitness, decision making, ability to lead and overall competence. This is accomplished through a series of training events such as the Army knowledge exam on Monday; a physical fitness test, warrior tasks and battle drills, and an urban orienteering course on Tuesday;
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a weapons qualification range and a six-mile ruck march with obstacles on Wednesday; and a military board appearance and practice media interviews today. “Balance is really important in this competition,” explained Sgt. 1st Class Elita Haupt, detach-
ment sergeant for the Warrior Training Center, the organization in charge of UWC planning, operations and support. “You need the mental and the physical elements. Maybe a Soldier can lift 200 pounds or march forever with a 30-pound pack, but that doesn’t give us a good assessment of their knowledge; how well they know the regulations or what it takes to be a good leader. “That’s why I always view the military board as one of the most challenging events of this competition,” Haupt noted. “It’s the great equalizer because it’s a direct assessment of what you know as a Soldier and who you are as an individual.” Haupt said she will be very happy if every competitor walks away from the event feeling like
(LEFT) Staff Sgt. Chris Griminger probes a van for explosives during the vehicle inspection event of the 2015 Ultimate Warrior Competition held at the range complex Tuesday. UWC is an annual Soldier skills showcase. The winners will be announced during an awards ceremony Friday. (ABOVE) Spc. William Doty competes in the 2-mile run. (BELOW) Sgt. 1st Class James Brogan pats down a driver during the vehicle inspection station.
they learned something, and being proud of their accomplishment regardless of the outcome. “Everybody here is a winner by virtue of their assigned organization placing trust in their ability to compete and sending them here,” she said. “They should feel that sense of pride and realize they accomplished something few Soldiers get to experience.” The UWC winners will be named Friday in a lunchtime ceremony at building 8401. Those individuals will go on to compete at the Training and Doctrine Command-level competition this summer. Only the TRADOC SOY and NCOY winners will move on to the DA-level Best Warrior Competition in early October. That event is taking place at Fort A.P. Hill this year, ending Fort Lee’s 11-year run as the host of the competition.
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Staff Sgt. Howard Tallon, (black shirt) a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, Fort Lee Chapter, as well as Soldiers from Bravo Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, erect tents April 8 for the Month of the Military Child Spring Fling event at the Child, Youth and School Services campus. The Soldiers volunteered to support the setup for the event that featured games and other activities. See more photos of the event on Page 14.
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AMERICA’S MILITARY | SPOTLIGHT
63& '$9,' ),6+%851 Unit: Medical Department Activity MOS: 68W – health care specialist Age: 22 H o m e t o w n : Kissimmee, Fla. Time in service: 3 years Place of Duty: Family Medicine Clinic, Kenner Army Health Clinic Describe your personality: “I like the feeling of accomplishment, and I like to think I am a hard worker.” What you do in your free time: “I play some games on the Internet once in a while, work on my computer a bit and just lay around, like some Soldiers do.” Discuss your upbringing: “My parents divorced when I was 8 years old – that was a bit of a struggle to get through. For the most part, I managed to adjust, doing better than my little brother. He didn’t take it well. In high school, I had issues with other students. It was my attitude. I wound up dropping out and getting a GED.” Worst fear: “Snakes or anything that might kill me.” Talent: “I like to think I’m a fast learner, and I can adjust to new jobs pretty quickly.” The one lesson you like sharing with others: “Never take what you have for granted.” The person you most admire: “That would be my older brother Steve. He has been there for me in everything I’ve gone through, like when I lost the place I lived in with my mom for a short peri-
od of time – he gave me a place to live. He’s always supported me.” One defining moment: “It would have to be basic training. I was never a really good people person. I did not want to cooperate in teams. I did not want to work with people. I went into basic training with a very bad attitude about the people around me. I had to learn teamwork. I had to learn to trust those I was working with – that they were going to be the only ones to help pull me through all the situations we had to come through.” Why you joined the Army: “There were life issues. I was being evicted out of the house where my mom and I lived. I spent six months trying to find a job. I couldn’t get anywhere. At the time, I didn’t care much for the military. I really kind of looked down on it because of all the stuff the media feeds us. But I said, ‘I’ll give it a shot’ and just went with it.” Who are you today versus who you were prior to enlistment? “Honestly, I’ve become the complete opposite. I feel a lot less spiteful. I feel a lot more ready to adjust; a lot more ready to move on to whatever it is I
need to do. Overall, I have a better outlook on life.” What you love about your MOS: “Not knowing anything medical and getting into it, I’ve become very passionate. It’s a great field. There are a lot of different routes you can take. It is very respected by patients – they look up to you, having all the knowledge on all of the stuff you do and being able to take care of them. It really feels good to be a part of it.” What it means to be a Soldier: “In some ways, it just means doing what your told, I’m sure some people would say. But it also means fulfilling your duties, whether that means fighting for the country, taking care of your fellow Soldiers, or in my case, working in the clinic and taking care of patients.” What you look for in leaders: “I’ll use Sgt. (1st Class April) Plante as an example. She is very supportive. If I have anything I need, she’s always been able to try to make it work as best she can. She’s very understanding, and she gets things done.” Best thing about the Army: “There are a lot of opportunities.” Worst thing about the Army: “Failing to adjust. It could be difficult physically and mentally.” Future goals: “I don’t have any real long-term goals just this minute. I’m working on my prerequisite courses to get into the registered nurse program and see where I go from there.” – Compiled by T. Anthony Bell
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IT’S THE LAW | PREVENTING UNLAWFUL PRACTICES
CFPB fines mortgage lender Safiya Porter Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
On Feb. 10, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered NewDay Financial, LLC to stop its deceptive marketing, end its illegal kickbacks and pay $2 million in civil penalties for deceiving consumers about a veterans’ organization’s
endorsement of NewDay products. The CFPB held that NewDay violated the federal Consumer Financial Protection Act by engaging in unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices. NewDay, a nonbank mortgage lender headquartered in Fulton, Md., primarily deals with originating home loans guaranteed by the Veterans Benefits
Administration. Its loans are made available exclusively to servicemembers, veterans and eligible surviving spouses. CFPB found that NewDay entered into a marketing relationship with a veterans’ organization in 2010, and as part of that arrangement, the mortgage lender made regular undisclosed payments to the veterans’ organization.
In some of its advertisements, NewDay described itself as the “exclusive” lender for the veterans’ organization because of its focus on helping veterans and its high standards of service. NewDay failed to disclose to its customers, however, that it was making regular payments to the veterans’ organization for its endorsement. CFPB held that NewDays’ failure
to disclose its payment arrangements to its customers was a deceptive act in violation of the Consumer Financial Protection Act. CFPB further determined that NewDay’s payments to the veterans’ organization constituted illegal kickbacks in violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.
NewDay is ending its relationship with the veterans’ organization, according to the CFPB report. To read more on this topic, visit http://www. c o n s u m e r fi n a n c e . g o v / n e w s ro o m / c f p b - t a k e s action-against-newdayfinancial-for-deceptivem o r t g age - a d v e r t i s i n g and-kickbacks/. – Porter is a client services attorney with the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command
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If a warning is issued, take shelter immediately in a substantial building or in a hardtopped vehicle. While many lightning casualties happen at the beginning of an approaching storm, more than 50 percent of lightning deaths occur after the thunderstorm has passed. The lightning threat diminishes after the last sound of thunder but may persist for more than 30 minutes. When thunderstorms are in the area, but not overhead, the lightning threat can exist when skies are clear. People should use the 30/30 lightning safety rule to determine when and how long to seek shelter. If they see lightning and cannot count to 30 before hearing thunder, go indoors. Then stay indoors for 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder. This accounts for the length lightning can
strike from its parent thunderstorm and encourages people to take shelter during the time before and after a storm when most are struck by lightning. Lightning safety tips If a thunderstorm is likely in a nearby area, postpone outdoor activities. When thunder is heard, move immediately to safe shelter. Stay under shelter for at least 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder. Stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that puts individuals in direct contact with electricity. Also avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets. If no safe shelter or car is available, immediately go to the lowest nearby area and make yourself the smallest target possible. Never lie flat on the ground.
Avoid elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges, or peaks. Never use trees, cliffs or rocky overhangs for shelter. Stay away from ponds, lakes and other bodies of water, as well as objects that conduct electricity. Listen to weather-alert radios, television, or commercial radio to stay informed of thunderstorm watches and warnings. If someone is struck by lightning, do not hesitate to give first aid immediately. Victims do not carry an electrical charge and are safe to touch. Call 911. Give CPR if the person is unresponsive and not breathing. Use an Automatic External Defibrillator if one is available. In the aftermath of a storm, stay away from downed power lines and report them immediately. If possible, stay away from storm-damaged areas entirely to keep from putting yourself at risk from the effects of severe thunderstorms. For more lightning information and safety tips, visit www.lightningsafety.noaa. gov. – Fort Lee Safety Office
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their preparedness. Fort Lee community members should consider participating in the following activities to help prepare for future hazardous events. 1. Sign up for local alerts and warnings by enrolling in Fort Lee’s emergency warning and mass notification system, called AtHoc. 2. Assemble or update emergency supplies for the home, car and workplace.
3. Learn about local hazards and create a Family Emergency Plan. 4. Collect and safeguard critical documents. 5. Document property and obtain appropriate insurance for relevant hazards. 6. Make property improvements to reduce potential injury and property damage (mitigation). 7. Plan with neighbors to help each other and share resources.
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indsey Calvin Lockett has spent virtually his entire life filling in blank spots about his father. Tidbits of information here and there helped him form a better image of who he was, but it was never quite complete. Lockett’s father, Lindsey Clayton Lockett, never held him, rocked him to sleep or read him a bedtime story. He never took him to a ball game. The elder Lockett was obliged to military service during the Korean War and never got the chance to see his son; never got the opportunity to share in the precious first moments of his life. Cpl. Lockett was a 24-year-old newlywed and soon-to-be firsttime father when he departed these shores for Korea in 1950. He
ultimately met with his death during the war. His remains were never identified, leaving a wife and son to bear the uncertainty of his demise and the prospect of leading their lives without his presence. “I needed a father in my life,” said the 64-year-old Lockett recently in reflection. “I was hoping they would find him and some way he would come home.” Cpl. Lockett is finally home. His remains were identified late last year, and the Richmond native was welcomed during a poignant military ceremony at the Richmond International Airport April 9. “I feel excited,” said the younger Lockett prior to the ceremony. “I am honored the military has showed him the respect he deserves.” is wife, Anna Lockett, his son and grandson, Virginia Army National Guardsman Sgt. Leonardo Lockett, were among the family members who waited on the tarmac to receive his remains. A Combined Arms Support Command Funeral Honors
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Team provided full military honors for the returning Soldier. A native of Richmond, Lockett enlisted in 1945 and was called to duty as a reservist during the war. He was eventually assigned as a medic to Medical Detachment, 503rd Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. During battles against enemy forces at Kunu-ri, North Korea, on Dec. 1, 1950, the unit was overrun by Chinese forces supporting North Korea. Cpl. Lockett and several others were taken prisoners of war. He was declared dead sometime in 1953, said Ms. Lockett, but the whereabouts of his remains were unknown. Upon the arrival of Cpl. Lockett’s remains at the airport, Ms. Lockett said she felt relief but also sadness because her husband suffered in captivity. “I read some of the things that he went through,” said the 82-year-old, noting official documents. “He went through some hard times.” Her husband, said Ms. Lockett, was a defiant prisoner. “I met a couple of guys who were in there with him in prison,”
large numbers of unidentified veterans are laid to rest. Last year, through advances in technology, some of the remains were positively identified after being re-examined using existing medical records. Several local newspapers reported Cpl. Lockett was specifically identified via his collarbone, said to be as unique as a fingerprint. The family received the news via phone a few weeks before Christmas, said Ms. Lockett, just several days’ difference from the date he was captured 64 years ago. The revelation was a surprise, a gift and a world of relief all at once, she said. “I dropped the phone,” she said, conveying she had difficulty believing her husband was finally coming home. Members of a Fort Lee casualty assistance team visited the family residence and further explained the findings. “I’m still in shock.” At Cpl. Lockett’s burial Saturday, long procession of family, friends and well-wishers, led by members of the Patriot Guard Riders motorcycle club, meandered through the streets leading to Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond. The attendees solemnly filed into the facility from a warm, sunny curb side into a cool, shaded mausoleum where a clergyman spoke of the sacrifices of Cpl. Lockett and his family. As his words echoed around the stone surroundings, Ms. Lockett dabbed her eyes. Moments later, shots (CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT) The CASCOM Funeral Honors from a three-volley salute disturbed the silence. A Fort Team removes the remains of Army Cpl. Lindsey C. Lockett from a Lee bugler followed with the reflective notes of “Taps.” hearse during funeral proceedings Saturday at Forest Lawn Cemn steady and measured movements, two memetery in Richmond. Locket died in captivity during the Korean War, bers of the funeral detail removed the flag from but his remains were not identified until last year. • Lindsey C. the casket and ceremoniously folded it. It was Lockett, son of the deceased, receives messages of sympathy after the service. • Members of the Patriot Guard motorcycle club presented to Ms. Lockett. Another was presented to her salute the casket. • Anna Lockett, widow of the deceased, is pre- son who was seated next to her. The two sat attentively sented the U.S. flag on behalf of the commander-in-chief. • The but with a sense of peace that was clearly evident. U.S. flag is cradled during the proceedings. Afterward, the younger Lockett smiled, even laughed as he received condolences and sympathies from those who attended. He said he was grateful for the various said the younger Lockett. He also mentioned how his own vulnerabilities emanating acts of kindness shown to his family by the military and others from a deep longing for his father’s presence caused him to and felt a glowing pride in how things played out. “To see all the other branches (of service) show respect and believe he was somehow still alive. “I would hope that somehow he got away and was coming honor, especially the guys on the motorcycles,” he said. The younger Lockett went on to thank his pastor, Bishop home to us,” he recalled. t some point, his father’s death slipped in the realm Gerald O. Glenn, and the New Deliverance Evangelical of acceptance, but the younger Lockett was still Church family for their immeasurable support. hopeful his remains would be found and returned. “They made me feel very proud of my father,” he said. That’s until the current North Korean regime came into power. Finally, said the younger Lockett, nothing could replace his Its contentious relationship with the U.S. has not exactly led to father, but there is comfort in knowing what happened to him relations that would lead to the return of fallen warriors. and comfort in laying him to rest with the greatest measure of “I said ‘There’s no way America can go in there now look- dignity – that of a Soldier who honorably served his country. ing for remains,’” he recalled. “My mother has closure, and my father has a resting place. The younger Lockett would soon find out his father’s re- I am happy and relieved it is over,” he said. mains were not in North Korea as he believed, but in Hawaii, More than 54,000 Americans died during the Korean War. home of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. They An estimated 7,800 are still unaccounted for. were transported there in 1954 when an exchange of remains occurred. The cemetery is known as the “Punch Bowl,” where
she said. “Things they did he wouldn’t do. He wouldn’t eat the food because they fed them like animals.” The men cited by Ms. Lockett told her the guards took Cpl. Lockett outside one day and “they heard him holler,” said the younger Lockett. It was the last time anybody saw his father alive, he said. Cpl. Lockett’s death left the family devastated, said Ms. Lockett. She was barely 20 years old with a 3-year-old to raise and said she struggled through a number of family and domestic issues in the wake of her husband’s death. The younger Lockett said his mother more-than-filled the family’s paternal vacancy and owes his well-being to her resilience. “My mother did so much for us,” he said. “She was both my mother and father.” Although Cpl. Lockett’s death in captivity was officially confirmed, some of his family members didn’t fully embrace the fact for years because his remains were never found. They were still hopeful it was some kind of identification mix-up,
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Tavian Morris, a Fort Lee teen from the Youth Center, jumps on the bungee trampoline during the Spring Fling.
Julie Laybourne from the Battle Drive CDC uses special crayons to create artwork on Brayden Green’s face at the Month of the Military Child Spring Fling on the Child, Youth and School Services Campus April 8. The event featured bounce houses, games, an obstacle course, face painting and a rock climbing wall among other activities. This annual event celebrates military children and offers an afternoon of fun and games for the children in the Fort Lee community.
Trevor Childs navigates obstacles on a bounce course at the Spring Fling April 8.
(ABOVE) ‘Broc’ – a mascot from Movin’ Mania – greets children from the Battle Drive Child Development Center at the Month of the Military Child Spring Fling on the Child, Youth and School Services Campus April 8. ‘Broc’ is named for broccoli and encourages children to eat their vegetables. (RIGHT) Shalyn Henderson, a Fort Lee youth from School Aged Services, kicks a soccer ball toward a target at the event.
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First Christian youth summit set for April 24-25 The coordinators of a first-time Fort Lee Youth Summit slated for April 24-25 at Memorial Chapel are hoping it will establish closer connections between military youngsters residing on and offpost in the neighboring communities. The Christian-based event will be hosted by the Religious Support Office here. The summit site is located on the corner of Sisisky Boulevard and Battle Drive. The two-day program is titled “A Rising Generation” and is focused on a theme “To Spread the Gospel to Their Communities.” The program will feature workshops and discussions, a guest speaker, two Christian bands, a local spiritual worship group, a competition and more. “We want to encourage local church youth groups in the surrounding community to come here and connect with the mili-
tary teens living on post,” said Jeff Bourgeois, community youth outreach coordinator, Fort Lee RSO. “We have about 50-60 teens living on post and have found many more military teens are now living in the community and attend area churches. “Many church youth groups off-post have no budget and for them to travel to conferences and stay at hotels is too expensive. So, we can provide a big low-cost event setting here and still get the sensation, feeling and atmosphere that attendees can say ‘I’m part of something more than just my little youth group,’” said Bourgeois, who is a native of New Hampshire and was raised in a military family. Nate Clarke, a young adult Christian, will be the featured speaker. “He has spent the last two years traveling across the United States speaking to groups of all ages
and encouraging them with the gospel message from the Bible,” said Bourgeois. “I have heard him speak and he will connect well with the teenagers.” Entertainment at the summit will be provided by two bands – the Erik Brown Band on Friday night and a Christian hip-hop artist KJ-52 on Saturday night. A local team Destination Worship associated with a church off-post will provide music for the worship environment from its albums, said Bourgeois. The registration fee for the event is $35 and includes lunch, dinner and all activities. It is open to youth in grades 6-12. The doors open at 5:45 p.m., April 24 and the first session runs until 9 p.m. On April 25, the program begins at 8 a.m. and planned events end at 9 p.m. All sessions at are Memorial Chapel. For more information and
registration details, contact Bourgeois at (804) 731-9851, or email jbourgeois@clubbeyond. org. “After the morning speaker Nate Clarke on Saturday, we will hold break-out sessions dividing the teens into small groups to discuss what they heard, what they liked and didn’t like, what challenged them and what questions they have,” he noted. “We also will hand out follow-up questions prepared by the speaker and me to help the groups,” added Bourgeois. In the afternoon, there will be a teen competition outside, he said. “We are looking at conducting a Capturing the Flag activity but it is still in the works,” he said. Bourgeois said the public is invited to the KJ-52 concert on April 25. The doors open at 7:45 p.m. with the concert beginning at 8 p.m. There is a suggested
donation of $5 to attend. “He’s a very well-known, Christian recording artist and he will close out the whole weekend with a big concert. We are happy to have the public come to hear him,” he said. Assisting Bourgeois at the summit will be a number of post chaplains and Cher Saunders who regularly works with him on the youth activities at Lee. All have been involved in the planning and organizing of the first summit. “My mission at Fort Lee is to reach the military kids on the base to encourage them with a faith-based Christian atmosphere at our gatherings. I also want them to come out of their homes here and meet other military kids. This summit is a great way for them to meet others,” – Staff Reports
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Revised uniform policy changes rules for tattoos, wear of combat uniform Lisa Ferdinando Army News Service
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Lee team wins championship Petersburg youth basketball tournaments were held the third week of March and the Fort Lee Spurs won the championship for the 10 and Under division. In the tourney’s first game, the Spurs defeated the Petersburg Bobcats, 27-23. Jordan Lambert and Michael Murray dominated the contest with three-point shots and the team made most of its free throws. The winners also pressed throughout the game, which caused the Bobcats to continuously turn the ball over. Two hours later, the Spurs found themselves back on the court to battle the Beavers. The Spurs went into this game with confidence and won 3015. Jaden Newby stood out
with defensive presence in the “paint.” Next, the Spurs played the Petersburg Tigers. The Fort Lee squad took an early 12-point lead but the Tigers came back in the second half to jump ahead with 7 seconds left. With time expiring, Emaree Griffin hit a three-pointer to give the Spurs a 34-33 win. In the championship game, they defeated the Tigers again, easily winning 24-14. Other team members are Jaden Vaughan, Brian Langford, Johnathan Newby, Anthony Medina, Andres Sanabria and Tavian Jones. The coaches are Ace Griffin, Steven Vaughan and Jay Lambert. – Staff Reports
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said the revision of Army policies “are not taken lightly.” Such policies and regulations are under “perpetual review.” The recent changes to AR 670-1 came after much feedback from the force and an extensive review of the September 2014 version of the regulation. Army leadership wanted AR 670-1 to better represent the perspective of Soldiers, the spokesperson said. At the same time, revisions to the policy had to ensure that Soldiers maintain an appearance that is both professional and aligned with how the American taxpayer views their military. The changes in tattoo policy apply also to civilians who want to enlist in the Army. Civilians contemplating an Army career will be held to the same standards regarding tattoos as Soldiers already in the Army. Under the new AR 670-1, Soldiers traveling commercially on official business are authorized to wear the Army Combat Uniform. Previously, Soldiers were directed to wear their dress uniform during commercial travel. They could wear the ACU when deploying, on rest and recuperation leave to and from the combat theater, or if their commander authorized the wear for emergency leave or casualty assistance duties.
New language in AR 670-1 also clarifies the wearing of Army uniforms at off-post establishments that sell alcohol. Soldiers wearing their uniform may enter a liquor store to purchase package liquor, for instance. They may not, however, wear their uniform while drinking in a bar. The G-1 spokesperson said the new policy does not prevent a uniformed Soldier from having dinner with his family or lunch with his co-workers at a restaurant that also serves alcohol. But the policy does prevent that same uniformed Soldier from having a drink in an establishment whose primary business is selling alcohol. “The intent of the policy is for Soldiers to not wear their uniform in an establishment where consumption of alcohol is the primary activity,” the spokesperson said. The revised AR 670-1 also updates wear-guidance of shouldersleeve insignia for wartime service during Operation Enduring Freedom; adds wear guidance of shoulder-sleeve insignia for former wartime service during Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel; updates wear guidance of overseas service bars for Operation Enduring Freedom; adds wear guidance of overseas service bars for Operation Inherent Resolve; adds wear guidance of overseas service bars for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel; and clarifies approval of distinctive unit insignia.
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Physical training is part of being a Soldier, but a unit PT program often is insufficient for some who may have elevated fitness goals. If that’s the case, it’s a matter of developing a plan, finding the time and ...
DIGGING DEEP (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) Pfc. Michael Martin, 54th Quartermaster Company, Special Troops Battalion, 82nd Sustainment Brigade, grimaces as he repetitiously upends a 200 pound tractor tire during a workout session April 2 at the parade field on the corner of A Avenue and 33rd Street. Martin and fellow company member Spc. Anthony Giardello said the combination aerobic-weight training workout is designed to rehabilitate injuries and complement the unit’s physical training program. • Giardello and Martin lunge-walk to add variety to the training. • Giardello paces himself as he walks about 100 yards carrying cinderblocks. • Pausing to focus, Giardello heaves himself up over the pullup bar. • Martin takes a breather after the second set on the tire.
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Continued from page 3 will help alleviate traffic congestion at the gates, particularly during morning and evening rush hours. “Furthermore, during the initial implementation period, we encourage our regular military ID card holders to use the Sisisky, Mahone or A Avenue access points when coming to work in the morning,” DeWitt said. “That should reduce traffic backups as well while we work our way through the initial phase of this new procedure.” DES officials thanked the many organizations on post that submitted the names of employees for
pre-vetting. “We are now following up with those offices to coordinate the distribution of passes,” said Maj. Joseph Tull from the PMO. “And we’re still accepting applications for pre-vetting. It will help us reduce the demand for visitor passes when we are fully operational, which in turn should decrease the likelihood of traffic congestion in the Lee Gate area during initial implementation.” Several resources – like the Army Fort Lee Facebook page and a frequently asked questions document on the post website – are available for information, community input and questions. The
Garrison Public Affairs Office and DES are making every effort to share information about this new procedure so it doesn’t result in needless inconveniences when the ACPs are implemented. The frequently asked questions document can be found at www.lee. army.mil/pmo/installation. directions.access.aspx. The new access procedures also were discussed during the virtual town hall in March. The link to the recorded video of that broadcast can be found at the bottom of the lee.army. mil website.
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The Kenner Army Health Clinic Laboratory along with its two outlying troop medical clinics – TMC 1 and Mosier Consolidated TMC 2 – will undergo their biennial inspection by the College of American Pathologists this spring. KAHC routinely achieves excellent ratings and this inspection is expected to again demonstrate the highest level of excellence. The College of American Pathologists, an organization formed in response to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act, is a leading organization of board-certified pathologists that accredits more than 7,600 clinical laboratories globally as part of its Laboratory Accreditation Program. CAP has continually been granted deeming authority by the Centers of Medicaid and Medicare Services.
Inspections of laboratories by the CAP promote better patient care by constantly challenging labs to improve at a rate keeping pace with the speed of technological advances. The terms of accreditation guides the lab through rigorous procedures, sample testing challenges and supervisory requirements that ensures standards are maintained, and accurate and timely diagnostic results are reported to health care providers. In essence, any factor affecting results generated by the lab is expounded upon in detail within CAP standards and is required to be continually maintained. Maintenance of this level of excellence is a daily focus not only in testing but in all other aspects of lab operations. The inspection process is simply the verification that all processes are compliant with the terms of accreditation and opportunities for improvement are identified and incorporated into operations.
Nurses lead the way Darcel Spragley Occupational Health Nurse, Preventive Medicine Clinic
Occupational Health Nursing Week will be celebrated at Kenner Army Health Clinic and the Occupational Health Clinic next week. It will be recognized Wednesday at the Ordnance School and April 23 at KAHC. Most people understand the function of a nurse in a clinical setting but not everyone is aware of the specific functions of occupational health nursing. It was originally known as “industrial nursing;” evolving during the Industrial Revolution. Today, the practice of occupational health is fo-
cused on promotion, restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from work related hazards. (Essentials for Occupational Health Nursing, Guzik, 2013) The Fort Lee Occupational Health Clinic will partner with Industrial Hygiene, installation and MEDDAC safety managers, Employee Assistant Program, Health Promotion, Environmental Health, Public Health Nursing and the Army Wellness Center at each event. The 2015 theme is “Leading the Way for Health and Safety.” The team will focus on preventing detrimental work situations and promoting healthy and safe workplac-
es for our military members and federal employees. Collaboration with these beneficiaries is set for 9 a.m. - noon at the Ordnance School and 10 a.m. - noon at KAHC on the designated days. The events will focus on hearing conservation, respiratory protection, vision conservation, pregnancy surveillance, adult immunizations, ergonomics, Performance Triad and more. At Fort Lee, the OHC is located within the KAHC, 700 24th Street, building 8130. It is open 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. The staff can be reached at (804) 734-9159 or visit http://kenner.narmc. amedd.army.mil/Pages/ OccupationalHealth.aspx.
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EVENTS Right Arm Night | April 16 Right Arm Night takes place every third Thursday, 4 p.m., at the HideAway, building 15013, 5th St. The next two nights are April 16 and May 21. This is a night for bosses to bring their “right arm” out to relax and build camaraderie off duty. Drink specials and free snacks will be available with free pool. It is open to all ranks and services – military or civilian. For details, call (804) 765-1523.
FMWR Beer and Wine Tasting | April 17 A spring wine, beer and food tasting will be held April 17, 5 p.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. Tickets are $15 for members and active duty military, and $20 for all others. The cost includes wine and beer tasting, food and a commemorative wine glass. Individuals must 21 or over and an ID will be required for entry. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
Exchange Outdoor Living Grand Opening | April 18 The Outdoor Living Grand Opening is set for April 18 beginning at 9 a.m., at the Fort Lee Exchange. The event will include a master gardener to answer questions, plant giveaways while supplies last and special pricing on plant, pots and much more. Outdoor living special sales begin April 17 at the Exchange. For details, call (804) 861-5970 or email rowlandv@aafes.com.
Texas Hold’em Tournaments | Tuesdays Texas Hold’em No Limit Tournaments are held Tuesdays at the Sports Zone, building 3650 on C Avenue. The next days are April 21 and 28. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. with a tournament start time of 6 p.m. Cost is $5 each night. Prizes will be given to top placement winners. For details, call (804) 765-3058.
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Kenner Wellness Center Classes | Ongoing The Army Wellness Center conducts free classes, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at 9205 Mahone Ave. Upping Your Metabolism is slated for every Wednesday, which allows participants to explore the basics of metabolism, caloric balance, tools to assist in weight maintenance and more. The next dates are April 22 and 29. Healthy Sleep Habits is scheduled the second Thursday of each month. This class teaches participants how important sleep is and explores methods and positive action steps to achieve better quality sleep. The next date is April 23. For registration and details, call (804) 734-9925.
Breakfast and Blessings | April 23 A Breakfast and Blessings service is set for April 23, 8-8:30 a.m., at the 1st Logistics Memorial, adjacent to CASCOM. The program is a spiritual renewal and fellowship. It includes a free breakfast. For details, call Chaplain (Maj.) Stanton Trotter at (804) 734-0033 or email stanton.d.trotter.mil@mail.mil.
Pre-retirement Seminar | April 24 A pre-retirement seminar for military members who are within 12-24 months of separation from service will be held April 24, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center Auditorium, building 3400. Hosted by the Retirement Services Office, the program will cover various retirement services including education, medical and dental, financial and more. No registration is necessary but seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Spouses of separating military members are welcome. For details, call (804) 734-6973.
Spring Handicap Tourney | April 25-26 A Spring Handicap Tournament open to all golfers will be held April 25-26, 7:30 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. The entry fee is $55 for members and $85 for all others. It includes golf, a cart, lunch and beverages on both days, plus
prizes). Participants must pay no later than April 23. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | May 2 A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is slated for May 2, beginning at 8 p.m., at the HideAway, building 15013, 5th Street, adjacent to Outdoor Recreation. The celebration will include music, specialty drinks, karaoke, line dancing, giveaways and more. There is no cover charge. For details, call (804) 765-1539.
Chapel Dinner and Discipleship | Every Wednesday Night A midweek religious education night is set for every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., at Memorial Chapel, building 10600, 1901 Sisisky Blvd. For details, call (804) 734-6483 or email jonathan.w.yost.civ@mail.mil.
SPORTS & FITNESS FMWR 16 Inch Intramural Softball Tourney | April 21 Family and MWR Sports will host a 16-inch Intramural Softball Tournament April 21, 5 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The coaches’ first meeting is April 16, 5 p.m., at MacLaughlin. Teams should submit an entry form to the Sports Office, building 4320, by April 16. Participation in the free event is open to active duty military, DOD Civilians and family members. For details, call (804) 765-3896
SHARP Aerobics Class | April 23 A SHARP aerobics class will take place April 23 at MacLaughlin Fitness Center, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Participants should meet on the basketball court. For details, call (804) 734-6594.
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FMWR Skeet and Trap Shoots | April 25-26 Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation holds several registered skeet and trap shoots during the year at the Trap and Skeet Range, adjacent to building 15014 on 5th Street. The next three skeet shoots will be held April 25-26, May 2-3 and June 6-7, 9 a.m. Trap shoots are set for April 26, May 31 and June 28, also at 9 a.m. The cost varies per shoot. For details, call (804) 765-2212 or 7652210.
Kayaking on the Appomattox | April 29 Eleven kayaking excursions on the Appomattox River will be coordinated through September by Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation. The first date of the season is April 29, 5:30 p.m. The next two dates are May 13 and 27. All equipment will be supplied with a trip map at Roslyn Landing, 265 Charles Dimmock Parkway, Colonial Heights, upon arrival. The cost is $12 per session. Participants must register at least two days prior to the session. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
Armed Forces Day Runs | May 16 The Armed Forces Day 5K and 8-Mile runs are set for May 16, 8 a.m., at Williams Stadium. The cost prior to 3 p.m., May 15, is $17 for active duty military and $20 for civilians. The late registration fee is $25 for all participants at the stadium on race day, 6:45-7:45 a.m. The first 200 people to register will receive free T-shirts. To pre-register, visit https://www.raceit. com/Register/?event=31724. For details, call (804) 765-3058.
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Calendar, continued YOUTH CYSS Baseball Registration | Until April 24 Child, Youth and School Services will hold baseball registration for youths, ages 4-12, until April 24, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at CYSS Parent Central Services, building 10624, Yorktown Drive. The cost is $20 for active duty military, DOD Civilians and DOD contractors, and $30 for all others. Youth sports also is in need of T-ball and baseball coaches for the upcoming season. For registration and details, call (804) 765-3852.
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Old Towne Petersburg Barbecue Festival | April 18 A Smokin’ Barbecue Festival is set for April 18, noon - 5 p.m., at Olde Town Petersburg, 9 East Old St. The event includes barbecue, entertainment, artisans and crafters. Vendors will serve ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket and more. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. There is no entry fee for kids, 12 and under. For details, call (804) 733-8131 or visit www.smokinbarbecuefestival.com.
VWM 5K Run-Walk to Remember | April 18 The 4th Annual Virginia War Memorial 5K Run-Walk to Remember is scheduled for April 18, 8 a.m., at 621 South Belvidere
St., Richmond. The event will honor the sacrifices of America’s veterans and active military personnel. Registration is $35 for runners or walkers over age 12 in person only until 8 a.m. on race day. Prior to the main event, children ages 3-12 can register to participate in the free Kid’s FunRun. Race packet pickup will be held 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., April 17 at VWM. For details, call (804) 786-2060.
Midlothian Mines Tours | April 18 The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold two family friendly programs April 18 at Midlothian Mines Park, North Woolridge Road. A mines and park tour will be held 10-11 a.m. Participants will take a guided excursion and learn more about the pioneer coal industry in Midlothian. The fee is $8 per person. A Geocache Hunt is set for 2-4 p.m. Visitors will view one of the first commercial coal mines in North America while participating in a scavenger hunt. The fee is $10 per person. For registration and details, call (804) 748-1623.
FOLAR RiverFest | April 25 Friends of the Lower Appomattox River will host a RiverFest April 25, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Appomattox Riverside-Ferndale Park, Petersburg. The event includes many family activities including fishing lessons for 8-12 year olds, canoeing and kayaking lessons, bateau rides, hiking along the new River Walk Trail, entertainment and more. While the event is free and open to the public, some activities require pre-registration. For details, visit www.folar-va.org or call (804) 861-1666.
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