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Featured photo section reďŹ‚ects Fort Leeâ€™s core mission of troop development, support QM CAPTAIN ATTENDS WHITE HOUSE CELEBRATION Army ofďŹ cer receives personal invite from Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to attend Motherâ€™s Day Tea in nationâ€™s capital SEE PAGE 8

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HERITAGE EVENT Asian-American/PaciďŹ c Islander observance set for May 27, 11:30 a.m., at Post Field House SEE PAGE 3

A SIGN OF LEE SAFETY Provost Marshal OfďŹ ce reports 85 percent decrease in crime rates SEE PAGE 4

GRAD TRIBUTE The Traveller is accepting submissions for its annual salute to graduating seniors SEE PAGE 5

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Confessions of a TV junkie Lisa Smith Molinari Contributing Columnist

In the basement of a dingy community center, a florescent light buzzes over a dozen or so people seated in a circle of metal folding chairs. Some nibble anxiously at store-bought sandwich cookies, while

others sit in nervous silence. There is a screeching of chair legs against linoleum, as one bleary-eyed woman stands with a trembling Styrofoam coffee cup to speak. Hello, (clears throat) my name is Lisa ... and I ... I am a binge watcher. It’s been one week since my last television fix, and I’m here to share my story. Believe it or not, there was a time when I didn’t even know what binge watching was. In fact, while our Navy family was stationed in Germany, we felt lucky that Armed Forces Network aired day-old episodes of Survivor and American Idol. The rest of the

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time, we entertained ourselves with middleof-the-night live football broadcasts, quirky BBC cooking shows, and strange AFN public service announcements. But when we moved back to the states, my husband and I discovered the joys of Digital Video Recording. Despite this, our television use was purely recreational. We were mere “social watchers,” catching a recorded program here and there, and streaming a movie over the weekend. Little did we know, we were perched on the slippery slope of instant gratification. Eventually, we needed more episodes

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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to be entertained. Our digitally savvy kids introduced my husband and me to the allure of services such as “On Demand” and “Hulu.” How intoxicating it was to take a double hit of “The Bachelor” and chase it with “Deadliest Catch” all in one evening! Soon, we were hooked, and there was no going back. Before we knew it, we were spending perfectly sunny weekends holed up in the family room of our base house watching episode-after-episode of random television SEE TV JUNKIE, PAGE 6

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age might be necessary. For business trips, employees should repeat this process with their benefits or human resources departments. Employers that regularly do business in risky areas where crime, geopolitical conflict or rough weather are common may have specific systems in place for these issues. But it is important to know how extensive an employer’s protections might be to determine whether you’ll need additional coverage. Travel insurance covers these main risks: trip cancellation and/ or trip interruption, baggage loss, medical and/or dental, pre-existing (medical) conditions and evacuation (medical or otherwise). It is difficult to cite average premiums because every trip and traveler is different. Usually, insurance for short domestic trips with basic coverage for cancellation or lost baggage is fairly cheap; comprehensive coverage

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ALU ofﬁcer earns TRADOC honors Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

A Fort Lee major was named Training and Doctrine Command Officer Instructor of the Year in a video teleconference ceremony Tuesday at the Army Logistics University. Chaplain (Maj.) Tom Faichney, an ethics instructor at ALU, received his award from John Hall, ALU president, in an event broadcasted to several installations where other awardees also were presented with plaques and certificates. “I’m humbled to represent the Army Logistics University as an instructor and as a chaplain,” Faichney said. “It’s a tribute to the folks I work with here; they have really assisted me in understanding effective teaching through facilitation.” To become an instructor of the year at ALU, those interested have to submit to a process where they are evaluated in class, make a board appearance and submit answers to questions about their teaching. In 2014, 14 ALU cadre members were named distinguished instructors of the year, and

five were chosen in the educator, officer, NCO, warrant officer and civilian categories for instructor of the year at the local level. Faichney was the officer of the year and earned the opportunity to compete at the TRADOC level. He said he was surprised when he won the actual top-level award. “Just to be selected as ALU officer instructor of the year was a wonderful surprise,” he said. “I did not think I had a chance at winning TRADOC officer instructor of the year. I was encouraged to compete at that level, and I submitted to the process because I found it beneficial while going through it to learning as an instructor at the ALU-level process. Going through it a second time was even more helpful.” Aside from his duties as an ethics instructor at ALU – a position traditionally held by chaplains at schools across the Army – Faichney has served as the lead pastor of the Sunday Protestant Service since September 2014. Next month, he will move to his next assignment at the Chaplain Center and School at Fort Jackson, S.C.

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John Hall, Army Logistics University president, presents Chaplain (Maj.) Tom Faichney, an ethics instructor at ALU, with a plaque recognizing his selection as the Training and Doctrine Command Officer Instructor of the Year for 2014.

$$3,+0 REVHUYDQFH VHW IRU 0D\ The community is invited to an Asian-American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance set for May 27 at the Post Field House. Under the theme of “Many Cultures, One Voice: Promote Equality and Inclusion,” the free lunchtime event will be held from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CASCOM and the 59th Ordnance Brigade are the hosts, partnering with the Fort Lee Equal Opportunity Office. “Our goal is to encompass all Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders and those nations that have contributed to our country and our culture,” said Capt. Robert W. VanKirk, U.S. Army Ordnance School and a member of the team

organizing the observance. “We want to ensure we cover all those cultures.” Tinh D. Phan, chairman and founder of the Virginia-Asia Chamber of Commerce, will be the guest speaker. The organization, headquartered in Richmond, is the official voice of more than 47,500 Asian-American and Pacific Islander businesses in the Commonwealth with a growing number of out-of-state members from across the southern states. The VACC has five physical satellite offices in Virginia. Phan is chairman and CEO of four related businesses headquartered in Hanover County – PNC

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Advanced individual training Soldiers from the 16th Ordnance Battalion perform a war dance during the Asian-American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance in the Post Field House in 2014.

Corporation, a construction firm; PNC International, an import/export business; PNC Industries, a manufacturer of commercial and industrial aluminum windows and doors; and PNC Group. Those attending the annual

observance can sample AsianPacific food and view live performances by advanced individual training Soldiers from the 59th Ord. Bde. The Soldiers volunteered for the program. “There will be several differ-

ent acts by the AIT Soldiers,” said VanKirk “One of them will be a war dance. The audience also will see a high chief ritual dance. There will be several acts by other groups as well.” He continued, “The event will offer a variety of food dishes donated by different Soldiers across the installation. This will be a taste-testing to give individuals a flavor of the various foods in those cultures.” The 392nd Army Band also will perform, and there will be posters illustrating the different cultures. Other members of the observance planning team are Sgt. lst Class Antonio D. Crawley, CASCOM; and lst Sgt. Yvonne Heredia-Bell, 832nd Ord. Bn. For information on the observance, call (804) 734-6497. – Staff Reports

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PMO reports decrease in Lee crime trends Production/News Assistant Editor

Recent crime reports published by the Fort Lee Provost Marshal Office show an 85 percent decrease in the crime rates per 100,000 Soldiers from fiscal 2007 to fiscal 2014 and a 15 percent decrease from fiscal 2013 to this year. Six of the seven trends studied showed decreases since 2007 including a 75 percent dip in assault and battery, a 13 percent drop in violent sex crimes and a 62 percent decrease in alcohol-related crimes. Additionally, the overall crime rate at Fort Lee was 31 percent lower than the rate throughout the Training and Doctrine Command and 42 percent lower Armywide. Lt. Col. David Martin, Fort Lee Provost Marshal, attributes the decline in crime trends to two Army-wide programs that help identify risk. In 2012, Fort Lee started working on the Community Health Promotion Council; a program that set up working groups to help increase the overall health – physical, mental and spiritual resiliency – of the Soldier. During the initial build-up of the program, the then-commanding general of CASCOM and Fort Lee, Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, asked PMO to provide crime statistics to help identify risks. “Over time, it evolved into a more detailed analysis of what crime exists on Fort Lee not just from Soldiers, but also family members and civilians – the whole gambit,” he said. “As we were doing that in the PMO, it meshed with the establishment of a more robust Community Health Promotion Council and the working groups that fell under it. There are many working groups under

the CHPC, and the PMO serves on the Installation Prevention team. “The Installation Prevention Team looks at 20 different risk factors – a majority of which are PMO-related – like crimes against persons, crimes against property, traffic offense, child neglect and abuse, and domestic violence,” said Martin. “We started looking at what’s going on and what are some of the things we can do as an installation to bring down these risk factors. Looking at these risk factors has increased the awareness of the crimes.” Another thing that contributed to the decrease in crime is the Army instituted a program where PMOs and Directorates of Emergency Services provide specified law enforcement information to commanders of newly assigned Soldiers, said Martin. Whenever a unit receives new Soldiers, Fort Lee’s PMO submits the information to the Criminal Investigation Command for background checks within the Army criminal database. “If there is any information that comes back on those individuals – if they have any contact with military police or law enforcement – it will show up,” said Martin. “The intent of that is to provide information to commanders to identify risk. It’s not for any type of punishment, but to help increase the commander’s situational awareness.” Fort Lee PMO also has spearheaded information campaigns within the community to bring awareness to the health and welfare of the service member, such as prevention education about traffic violations during the spring and summer months when there’s an uptick in people traveling, using cellphones while driving, and drinking and driving. “The result of all these things together have really contributed to the downturn on crime,” said Martin.

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Residents of Fort Lee family housing are invited to the seventh annual Life At Lee celebration May 16, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., on the lawn of the Housing Welcome Center located at 1510 Sisisky Blvd. This free event, sponsored by Fort Lee Commonwealth Communities, LLC, will feature barbecue and all-beef dogs for lunch, music, a splash park, bounce house, face painting, prize giveaways and more. For details, call Priscilla Lewis at (804) 733-1558.

Kenner Safety Stand-Down, Memorial Day Closures Kenner Army Health Clinic, Troop Medical Clinic 1, Mosier Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic and all ancillary services will be closed May 21, 1-4 p.m., to allow staff to participate in a safety stand-down day. The clinic will re-open in the late afternoon for pharmacy services. All clinics and services will be closed May 22 for a training holiday, and May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. To schedule appointments, call the Kenner Appointment Line at 1-866-533-5242. To speak with an on-call KAHC medical provider when the clinic is closed, contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000. This must be done before going to an urgent care center. For an emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1.

Field Sanitation Team Training The KAHC Environmental Health staff is offering five eight-hour field sanitation team training sessions from June 1-5, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., in the multi-purpose room of the Army Logistics University, building 12420. The class has been redesigned by incorporating hands-on training to include water trailer inspections, water quality testing and more. There are 50 slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. For registration and details, call (305) 785-1522.

Homebuyer’s Workshop The Fort Lee Housing Services Office in partnership with the Virginia Housing Development Authority will offer a free homebuyer’s workshop June 3, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, 1401 B Ave, Building 3400, Room 125A. Topics include personal finance, credit issues, qualifying and applying for a loan, and more. It is open to active duty military and spouses, reservists, national guardsmen, veterans, DOD Civilians and their spouses. For registration and details, call (804) 765-2016 or 765-3862.

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2015 Traveller to recognize this year’s high school seniors with special insert The submission deadline for the 2015 Fort Lee Traveller high school graduation special edition is close of business June 1. This is the annual insert that features the photos and names of graduating high school seniors affiliated with the Fort Lee community. Affiliations include active or retired military members, government civilians and contractors. A parent who wants their graduate featured must submit a photo and the required information as specified below. To participate, parents need to submit a headand-shoulders photo of their graduate(s) with the first and last name of each student and each parent, the parent’s rank (if applicable), the parent’s status and place of duty, the student’s age and high school and a telephone number to be used (but not published) if additional information is needed. The photo submitted should be copyright-free (if taken by a studio or commercial vendor), 5-by-7

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stop when the television season ends Continued from page 2 series. We told everyone that we were “just catching up on ‘Modern Family’” or that we were “simply wondering what all the hubbub was about ‘Downton Abbey.’” Ironically, it was the show “Breaking Bad” that nudged us into the deep dark abyss. We’d been jonesing to see the AMC series for a while, and when we found out the first 54 episodes were on demand for a limited time leading up to the final season,

we knew we had just scored. During our epic three-week “Breaking Bad” bender, we finally hit rock bottom. Our family room looked like the scene of a rave party, strewn with soda cans, popcorn and Chinese take-out boxes. Our pupils were permanently dilated as we stared, transfixed, into the psychedelic LCD screen. Our cold, clammy fingers gripped the smudged remotes. We were so strung out after that binge, we quit cold turkey for a while, satisfying

our cravings with short doses of “House Hunters” and “Seinfeld” reruns in hopes we’d avoid the painful withdrawal symptoms of rapid detox. However, lately, ads kept popping up for premiers of “Game of Thrones,” “The Real Housewives of New York,” and “Wolf Hall.” The final season of “Mad Men” premiered on April 5th, and we still haven’t finished watching “House of Cards” and “Downton Abbey” ... What’s a TV junkie to do? Binge watch, of course! I must confess the Spring Premiere Season has triggered my recent relapse. Although I’m not sure there’s a 12–step recovery program for binge watching, I’m

absolutely certain I’ll gain 12 pounds if I don’t get up off the couch and stop taking in so much TV. So, mark my words: I’m quitting binge watching for good this time. I’m 100-percent serious. No more lounging in sweatpants on Sunday afternoons pressing “play” hour-after-hour. Spring has sprung, and I’ll be spending all my time in the great outdoors. I swear, I’m going to do it, and there’s no time like the present. And I’ll start just as soon as the “Mad Men” final season is over. More columns by Lisa Molinari are available at www.themeatandpotatoesoflife. com.

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(ABOVE) First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden engage in conversation with the special guests of a Mother’s Day Tea honoring military moms Friday at the White House. Capt. Rolona Brown, commander of Echo Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, is pictured in military uniform, front row - center. (RIGHT) Brown poses in front of the White House prior to the event. Actually walking into the home of the first family, she said, “is surreal.”

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First ladies honor military moms at White House Mother’s Day tea WASHINGTON – An Army captain from the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade was among the 180 guests at a Mother’s Day tea for military spouses and children in the White House Friday. Capt. Rolona Brown, commander of Echo Company, 266th QM Bn., based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, was personally invited to the celebration by first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden who were part of a social event she recently attended. “What a tremendous honor to be personally invited to the White House by Mrs. Obama,” said Brown, who is a mother of one. “How can you put something like that into words? It’s just amazing, and I’m so thankful for this opportunity.” Actually walking into the home of the first family “is surreal,” in the captain’s words. She described the experience of looking out of its windows and seeing the monuments of D.C. as “something she could never have imagined.” The icing on the cake, she said, was the time spent with the first lady and Biden who, in Brown’s words, “are extremely gracious, easy to talk to and clearly genuine in their support of military families.”

Michelle Obama and Biden host the annual tea party as part of their Joining Forces campaign (www.whitehouse.gov/ joiningforces) that encourages national businesses and community groups to support military families and veterans. Attendees included uniformed service members from all branches, military children and spouses, Gold Star mothers and caregivers of wounded warriors. The celebration featured a music performance by Ben Folds and a craft area where Obama and Biden helped military kids create gifts for their mothers and grandmothers. Sherry Warner, a mother who has a daughter and son-in-law in the Army, was among the attendees. When her children left home to serve their country, she said a part of her heart left with them. The tea party was recognition of that sacrifice, and that’s what made it particularly special to her. “It’s just a great event and wonderful way for the White House to show its deep appreciation for all that military moms do,” Warner said. “I was particularly moved by one of the Gold Star mothers there. I just started tearing up and couldn’t even imagine (the pain she went through). It just gets to you.”

Attending the event with her daughter, Maj. Robin Johnson, Warner said Soldiers are the best representatives of America’s society because they voluntarily chose to serve the nation. “They’re not like the rest of us,” she emphasized. “They’re extremely brave. They’re extremely courageous. They are selfless.” Also in attendance was Johnson’s mother-in-law, Kathy Johnson, who said it was a great event she’ll always remember. “It was wonderful to hear from Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden … that they really understand the loss families experience (when loved ones deploy),” she said. During remarks, the first lady thanked military moms for their commitment. They face many challenges, she said, including separation from loved ones, career demands, frequent moves and job changes. “In the midst of everything, whether they are in the service themselves or their loved ones are, military moms always find time to give back to their communities,” Obama said. “You give us energy. You give us strength. You give us focus and purpose.” Biden made reference to her son Beau, who is a major in the Delaware Army National Guard and

an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, and said she clearly understands what many military moms go through. “I want you to know just how much we appreciate everything your families do in serving our country,” Biden said. “We ask a lot of our military families. I believe that each of us – no matter where we live; no matter whether we’re connected to the military ourselves – all of us should make our best efforts to show military spouses, kids, siblings and parents how much we appreciate their service and sacrifice.” Michele Bajakian, whose husband serves with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, N.Y., said she was uplifted by the event remarks. She has been through many change of duty station moves and deployments during her 17 years as a military spouse, and recognition of that sacrifice is appreciated. “One of the many things I appreciate about Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden is they have been strong advocates for our military families, and they recognize military spouses and military service member moms do go through a lot,” she said. “It’s not an easy lifestyle, and the support of our communities is essential.” Bajakian attended the event with her daughter, Hannah, and friend Patricia Eassa who has been an Army spouse for 25 years. “It was so nice to be in the White House, and be with friends and other service families and service spouses, and know we’re all one big family,” Eassa said. Daughter Hannah also said she enjoyed her time there. She was among the youths greeted by the first lady and Dr. Biden at the craft table where they created Mother’s Day gifts and chatted with the White House chefs. “It was a lot of fun meeting some of the chefs ... and being able to talk to Mrs. Obama and Dr. Biden in person,” she said. “It was very nice meeting everyone.” She and the other military children swapped tales of moves and where they had been stationed. “It was really nice because, as military kids, we know what it’s like to move around and we just kind of connect easier,” Hannah said. “We were able to make friends just in the short amount of time we had there. That’s what we do.” The full video of Obama’s and Biden’s comments at the tea party can be viewed at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=9oaAY6PulZ4. - Staff Reports and Lisa Ferdinando, Army News Service

(BELOW) Bravo Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion Soldiers perform leg lifts during a May 4 integrated logistical combat run on the Ordnance Campus. Members of the Fort Lee Marine Corps Detachment also took part in the physical training activity that simulated the stresses of a combat mission with each participant carrying ammo cans, a radio pack, rope, water cans and a field litter around a 2.5-mile course. (RIGHT) Soldiers from Delta Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, join in the paper-folding fun at a recent Filipino Heritage Festival hosted by Harrowgate Elementary School, Chester. The unit volunteers also played games with the participating youngsters and helped with the setup.

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(ABOVE) Fort Lee Garrison Commander Col. Paul Brooks surprises Diana Martinez, Family and MWR Frame Shop manager, with a handshake and commander’s coin in observance of Public Service Recognition Week May 3-9. Brooks recognized many other civilian employees throughout the week. (RIGHT) Lt. Col. Stephen Collins, 244th Quartermaster Battalion commander, passes the Papa Company guidon to Capt. Matthew Dirisio during a change of command ceremony Friday in the 244th QM Bn. area.

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Capt. Francis Rettzo, Alpha Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion commander, presents advanced individual training student Pfc. Deborah Beaman a certificate of achievement in recognition of her exceptional leadership during the most recent 23rd QM Brigade Field Training Exercise. Beaman received the “FTX Hero” award during a presentation last week.

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ROC Drill helps reﬁne capabilities CASCOM hosted a Theater Opening Rehearsal of Concept Drill at the Logistics Exercise and Simulation Center April 27 - May 1 to gather feedback on adapting the sustainment community to support the Army of 2020 and beyond. As the Army’s sustainment think tank, CASCOM has been capturing lessons learned, best practices and recommended solutions with the intent of refining sustainment capabilities for the force. By hosting the Theater Opening ROC Drill, the command hopes to determine the Army’s role and responsibilities during a joint theater opening as well as the procedures and processes. CASCOM’s Sustainment Battle Lab Experimentation department, took the approach of developing the exercise from a

TRADOC approved scenario and topics for discussion to examine how to set the theater, provide strategic agility to the joint force and maintain freedom of movement during sustained high-tempo operations. Also, the exercise would identify the roles, missions and capabilities supporting the Army of 2020; examine how the Army will create positions of advantage; identify Reserve component capabilities for increased integration and utilize the five domains (land, air, maritime, cyber and space). “This ROC Drill is a milestone in the two year Campaign of Learning that looks at the Army Operating Concept and its tenants,” said William F. Moore, deputy to the commanding general, during opening remarks. “You will hear about the Army

Operating Concept and we will take a hard look at what doctrine says and what it doesn’t say.” In order to expand the exercise to a wider audience, participants from 11 Center of Excellence sites could let their voices be heard, virtually, by connecting to the exercise through the Defense Research and Engineering Network. The DREN is a closed-loop system that connects battle labs across the country via a secure network. Participating organizations from across the Army and the joint community included: the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Army Materiel Command, Army G-4, Special Operations Command, Forces Command, U.S. Army Europe, the National Guard Bureau, Office of the Chief of Army Reserve, U.S. Navy and Army logistics units from around the world. These sustainment professionals were able to actively participate in the exercise and provide their insights on a variety of topics. One of the main focuses of the exercise was learning about the

various resources available to a mission commander when first arriving on ground. Some were well known, while others were emerging technologies. One of those was the Joint Logistics Over-theShore asset the 7th Transportation Brigade Expeditionary brings to the fight. The 7th TBX is the watercraft section of the Transportation Corps that evolves into a joint task force to provide JLOTS capabilities to all branches of service during a theater opening. “In a situation where you would need an actual military operation on a bare beach, you would be calling in the 7th TBX,” said Maj. Theresa Armstrong, 7th TBX future planner. “We are able to flex to whatever the requirements would be at the time to get the gear from the water onto the ground.” Another aspect of the ROC Drill was to bring in other branches of the military to share the unique capabilities they can bring to the table as well as being able to communicate those need effec-

tively across the different services. “We are essentially the cargo handlers in a joint operating environment,” said Navy Cmdr. Donna Johnson, Logistics Director, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group. “In order to understand what we do, the other services parallel it to something similar in their branch. We can be called in to provide additional support in order to free up manpower for the Army to engage in other missions.” By the end of the week, participants had identified more than 16 insights that could potentially impact a theatre opening. It also provided a better understanding of the joint and Army organizations and agencies that provide critical capabilities to meet mission requirements. Although this exercise has come to an end, the information gathered will continue to be discussed and will play a vital role in future doctrine and mission development. – CASCOM Public Affairs

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Soldiers from the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion Motorcycle Mentorship Program clean up a playground at a Petersburg women’s shelter during a recent community outreach ride in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The troops also donated food and money to another shelter. In addition, six instructors and two spouses conducted a 100-mile motorcycle ride April 28, stopping at two different shelters in Williamsburg and Petersburg to show their support. The 262nd riders learned a simple gesture of lending a hand can help build community support and develop broader SHARP awareness.

A Soldier’s Memorial for Staff Sgt. Carl R. Johnson stands near the altar of Memorial Chapel prior to a remembrance service Wednesday morning. Scheduled attendees included senior leadership and Soldiers from the Quartermaster School, the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade and the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion. Johnson is survived by his wife Melinda and his children Carl Jr., Melynee, Da’ Shi and Milton. Johnson was assigned to Romeo Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion. A native of East St. Louis, Ill., he enlisted in the Army in January 1997. His deployments include one tour in Afghanistan, four tours in Iraq and one tour in the Balkans. Johnson died May 7.

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do it for the money; he just wanted things to be better.” Pet peeve: “People without integrity. People who lie.” Life-changing moment: “Having a kid. You go from doing things for yourself to doing things for your son. For example, we just went to a water park and I would have liked to do all the slides, but if I would have done that, I would have missed seeing my son play in the kiddie pool. I ended up spending the entire time with my son in the kiddie pool.” What’s it like being an MTL? “It’s challenging because we are out here by ourselves on an Army base, and you have to make sure the students are doing the right things. Each student has individual issues. Right now, we have about 400 students, and that’s potentially 400 issues going on. It’s also rewarding because you’ll see someone

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KENNER CONNECTION | MEDICATION RECONCILIATION AWARENESS MONTH

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What is medication reconciliation? It’s a process to prevent drug interaction and dosing errors. One might ask, how is this handled at Kenner Army Health Clinic? Well, the clinic has a process in place in which a health care provider reviews with patients the medications they are taking. It includes all prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and supplements an individual is currently taking along with new medications.

The review makes sure any new medications do not have unsafe interactions with a patient’s current medications. During the review, the health care provider also may decide which medication is best in maintaining the person’s health. Medication reconciliation should occur at all transition points in care: when a patient receives care in a community setting, visits their family doctor, is admitted to a hospital, is transferred between care settings or is discharged to their home. These transition points are the times when medication errors are most

likely to occur. However, these points also provide opportunities to correct discrepancies between what a patient is taking and how they are supposed to be taking it, or to identify interactions between other medications or supplements. The purpose behind this process is to help beneficiaries become more informed and educated on their role in the medication reconciliation process. It is important both the individual and their health care provider are in complete understanding of all medications taken and the patient leaves the appointment with a completed list.

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Furthermore, it is important for the patient to keep the list with them to show to other health care providers so a comparison and assessment for any newly prescribed medications can be completed. This is so important that the Joint Commission, a health care accreditation agency, added it as part of the National Patient Safety Goals in 2005. The commission expects health care providers to have a review process in which medication reconciliation is assessed to reduce medication errors. Part of it includes working with others during

changes in care both within and outside of the health care organization, making sure patients are educated on the safe use of medication and communication with other providers. What is the patients’ role in this process? Keep a record of all medications (include creams, outside prescriptions, ointments, patches and medication devices), over-the-counter medications (pain, cold, allergy, and upset stomach medications), herbal (ginseng, omega-3 and glucosamine) and supplements (protein, fat burners, fiber, vitamin energy). Individuals should bring the list to doctor visits and trips to the pharmacy. Update the list as changes are made like discontinuing a prescription or starting a new one. Make note of any specific directions for medications such as food restrictions

(take with or without food), frequency and scheduling – what is taken when, etc. Read the label each time the medication is used to ensure the right drug is taken the right way. When filling the prescription or getting a refill, check the patients name on the label to make sure it is correct and let the pharmacist know if there is a change in the color, size, taste or shape of your medication. Kenner wants to ensure that everyone’s medication reconciliation process is completed to ensure safe care is provided. Medication cards are available at the pharmacy to assist in this process. Questions about medications can be answered by a pharmacist in the pharmacy department, and for more in-depth questions and review, Kenner has a clinical pharmacist who can be seen by appointment.

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EVENTS KAHC Drug Take-Back | May 15 Kenner Army Health Clinic will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Day May 15, 13 p.m., at the B Avenue entrance of KAHC. All active duty military, reservists, family members, civilian employees, retirees and others can anonymously turn in prescription medication during the event. For details, call (804) 734-9086.

Lee Playhouse Presents ‘Cinderella’ | May 15-24 The Rodgers and Hammerstein production of ‘Cinderella’ continues May 15-24, at the Lee Theater. The show will be presented May 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m., and May 17 and 24 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults and $7 for youth (16 and under). Group rates are available for 10 or more. For details and reservations, call the box office at (804) 734-6629.

Breakfast and Blessings | May 21 A Breakfast and Blessings service is set for May 21, 8-8:30 a.m., at the lst 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.

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NARFE Meeting | May 20 Petersburg Chapter 28 for National Active and Retired Federal Employees has scheduled its monthly meeting May 20, 10:30 a.m., at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1769 S. Sycamore St. The featured program will be presented by Barbara Gravely from Petersburg Hospice. She will discuss end of life care. For details, call (804) 458-3835.

Heroes at Home Luncheon | May 21 Community leaders and local organizations will gather during a luncheon to celebrate the accomplishments of military spouses and recognize the 2015 Fort Lee Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year May 21, 11:30 a.m., at the Lee Club. The Army Community Service Army Volunteer Corps organizes the event. Lunch for spouses is free. All others are $15. Check in is from 11-11:30 a.m.

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Right Arm Night | May 21 Right Arm Night takes place every third Thursday, 4 p.m., at the HideAway, 5th Street, building 15013. The next two nights are May 21 and June 18. 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.

Fort Lee Summer Safety Days | May 19-20 The Fort Lee Garrison Safety Office will hold an award ceremony and the annual Safety Day event May 19-20. The ceremony is set for 10:30 a.m. May 19 at the Regimental Club and will recognize employees who excelling at safety. The Safety Day program will be held May 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., between the Main Exchange and Commissary. Both events are open to the Fort Lee community. For details, call (804) 765-3130.

Run for the Wall Ceremony | May 21 The Petersburg Freedom Support Center in partnership with the Mark Matthews Chapter of the Petersburg 9th and 10th Horse Calvary Association of Buffalo

Soldiers will host a dedication ceremony for the Run for the Wall riders May 21, 2-3:30 p.m., at Williams Stadium. Fort Lee will be a stopping point for 300 motorcycle riders as they travel to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. For details, call (804) 734-6893.

Battle Drive Pool Opening | May 23 Battle Drive Pool opens May 23 and will continue daily operations through Sept. 7. Customers can save $20 by purchasing discounted season passes by May 22 at the Picture Perfect Frame Shop, building 9024. After that date, daily pass rates are $3; monthly rates are $25-$60 and season rates are $55-$100. The pool is open to all military members and their families and DOD Civilians. For details and operating hours, call (804) 734-6198.

ACS Butterﬂy Release | May 28 The annual Army Community Service Butterfly release is a special ceremony aimed at remembering, honoring and respecting our fallen heroes. The event is set for May 28, 10 a.m., at the Memorial Garden, adjacent to ACS on Mahone Avenue. The families of each fallen service member are given a butterfly that will be released in memory of their loved one. For details, call (804) 734-6445.

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Kenner Army Health Clinic will hold a patient and stakeholder advisory council meeting June 1, 4:30 p.m., in KAHC Conference Room 2 (Room C-102). The clinic is seeking individuals to be part of the council and is seeking ideas to improve the operation. It is open to all KAHC beneficiaries. No registration is necessary. For details, call (804) 734-9086.

SPORTS & FITNESS Hump Day Scrambles | Every Wednesday Hump Day Scrambles are set for every Wednesday through Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. The next dates are May 20 and 27. Singles and twosomes will be paired to make four-person teams. The cost is $10 for members, $15 for E1-E5 Soldiers; $17 for E6-03, $19 for senior ranks and $21 for all others. The fee includes golf, a cart, golf range and prizes. Payment is required at registration that begins Thursday morning for the following Wednesday. The weekly events are limited to the first 60 registered. For details, call (804) 734-2899.

3-D Archery Shoot | May 23 Fort Lee Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation will hold a 3-D Archery Shoot Competition on May 23, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the archery range adjacent to building 15014 on 5th Street. The cost is $10 per adult, $8 for Fort Lee permit holders, $5 for youth ages 1317, and $3 for cubs 12 and under. There will be seven divisions of competition. The dates of other 3-D events this year are June 28, July 25, Aug. 29 and Sept. 26. For details, call (804) 765-2212.

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must be at least 18 years old. Children, 17 and under with a parent, are free. For details, visit www.harborblast.com.

Petersburg Battleﬁeld Reenactment | May 16 A Petersburg National Park ranger will lead a presentation focusing on the participation of the United States Colored Troops in the Siege of Petersburg May 16, 10 a.m., at the Eastern Front Unit, 5001 Siege Road, Petersburg. The presentation will feature musket firing demonstrations. While the program is free, the fee to enter the park is $5 per vehicle. For details, call (804) 732-3531 ext. 0.

Great Strides 2-Mile Walk | May 16 The Richmond Cystic Fibrosis organization will hold a Great Strides 2-mile walk May 16, 10 a.m., at Innsbrook North Shore Commons, 4951 Lake Brook Dr., Glen Allen. The event will also include food, music, awards and kid’s activities. To register, visit www.cff.org/ greatstrides.

Child Abuse Awareness Session | May 19 Havah Woman of Faith will host a free facilitator training workshop on child and sexual abuse May 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Petersburg Public Library, 201 W. Washington St. The workshop will be conducted by Children through the Darkness to Light Organization. For registration and details, visit www. facebook.com/havah10.

German-American Dinner, Dance | May 30 Tickets for a German-American Dinner Dance hosted by Knights of Columbus Bishop Peter L. Ireton Council #6189 are now available. The event is set for May 30, 6:30 p.m., at the KOC Center, 3300 Old Courthouse Road, Richmond. German chefs will prepare various authentic dishes including wiener schnitzel, spaetzle, red cabbage, sauer kraut, black forest cake, soft drinks and more. There also will be live music. Tickets are $20 per person in advance only. For details, call (804) 564-4724, 7488328 or 748-3706.

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Church of Christ • A Cappella Singing Sunday Bible Schools – 9:30 a.m. Sunday Assembly – 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wendesday Assembly – 7:00 p.m.

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Drivers: Regional New Pay Package! CDL-A Excellent Home Time & Benefits. Newer Trucks.Deliver to Northeast, return to Garysburg. Deborah: 855-204-6535

Layaway Available MATTRESS SETS Full- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169 40% Military Discount on all other sets!

Can deliver. 804-253-5154

For Rent-Furnished Apts COUNTY LINE APARTMENTS $895/mo. 1 BR, 1 BA,

MR. JAMES JENKINS

Fully Furnished, You need nothing but your suitcase! Smoke-free secure building, no pets. Includes individual washer/dryer. Rent includes all utilities.

Cell: 804-898-2534 • jenkinsje@comcast.net

www.countylineapartments.com

(804) 526-0502 1001 Blvd. Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Aimee Bradley Property Manager

ASK ABOUT OUR MILITARY SPECIALS! APARTMENTS Colonial Heights $710/month 1400 Meridian Ave. #1 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, townhome with living room, eat in kitchen. Rent includes, water, trash & sewer. Colonial Heights $600/month 1140 Shuford Ave. C & D 2 bedrooms, 1 bath townhomes. Enjoy your large living room & eat in kitchen with brand new flooring. Forced gas heat and window units for ac. Beautiful brick apartments with professional lawn maintenance as well. Rent includes water, trash & sewer. These will not last! DUPLEX Colonial Heights $625/month 402 Dupuy Ave. - Unit A 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, eat in kitchen with fridge, stove, and access to back patio that leads to a very large back yard.

DUPLEX CONT. Hopewell $710/month 322 Kent Ave. - DUPLEX Move in ready! 2BR, 1 bath, large living room & eat in kitchen with fridge & stove. Located close to shopping & the interstate. Gas & electric. Colonial Heights $650/month 101 Lyons Ave. 1 bedroom, 1 bath Duplex. Large living room, kitchen, laundry room with hookups and great yard. Corner lot. Move in ready! HOUSE Colonial Heights $1100/month 1011 Lafayette Ave. 4 bedroom, Brick Cape Cod, 1.5 baths, open living room, open dining room and large kitchen as well. First floor hardwood floors and second is carpet. Heat pump and oil furnace for back up heat, thermal energy saving windows and move in ready! Dinwiddie $1050/month 27907 Perkins Road 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat in kitchen, living room & dining room & attic. Outside you will find a front & back deck, stocked goldfish pond, one car attached carport & 2 car detached garage. This is YOUR next home sweet home!

Call Jeff, 804-283-5760

Sprint, c/o Wireless Resources is proposing to install new wireless telecommunications antennas on the water tank located at 19th Street & Adams Avenue (aka A Avenue), Fort Lee, Prince George County, VA. Six antennas are proposed to be mounted at a top height of 161.5 feet above ground level on the tank. Ground support equipment will be installed at grade. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: