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Fort Lee Moms Celebrate at White House by Kimberly K. Fritz Family/Community Life Reporter

Four Fort Lee Soldier moms received an invitation of a lifetime recently when they and their children were selected to attend the 2012 White House Mother’s Day Tea with first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden on May 10. The Fort Lee guests were Maj. Tanzie Landry-McGee, executive officer, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, and her daughter Tazia; Sgt. Major Jennifer Wicks, Active Guard Reserve Transportation Corps and Transportation School sergeant major, and her sons Xavier Callender and Jadien Wicks; 1st Lt. Fareedah Blount, 59th Ordnance Brigade, S-3 Operations officer, and her son Remun Costa; and Sgt. 1st Class Naomi Rankins, Fort Lee Religious Support Office, senior chaplain assistant, and her son Taylor. Only five Army Soldiers were present for the occasion. They dined on blueberry scones, tuna tartare and cucumber watercress sandwiches set on the 2008 Inaugural china in the East Room of the White House. Jasmine Pearl green tea, Earl Grey tea, “Bo” (the first dog) cookies, milk and fruit juices were also served at the annual tea hosted by the first lady. They all said they were impressed by the beauty of the White House, the grounds, the

first lady and Biden. “Photos and television don’t do their grace and beauty justice,” Rankins said. “They were stunning.” “Once we entered the grounds, it was heaven sent,” Wicks said. “The blue skies and white clouds leading into the Rose Garden were quite a beautiful sight.” Once inside the White House, the children were taken to another room to create gifts for their mothers. When they returned, each mom received a terra-cotta pot with grass and roses from the Rose Garden. Obama began her speech thanking the members of the Armed Forces present for their service. “She told us she knew it must be hard to be a mom in uniform,” Wicks said. “She spoke about how hard it must be for us to leave our Families to take care of the country.” Biden spoke about the work she and Obama do with the Joining Forces initiative and said they do it to give back to America’s military Families, Wicks said. “It is very nice to know that our Families are not forgotten since they are the ones who are affected the most while we are serving in uniform and defending our country,” she said. Blount said she felt the first lady’s speech was heartfelt, warm and inviting. “She wanted to ensure that we understand there is a network out there for anyone of us who may need support,” Blount said. “You could

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(ABOVE) First Lady Michelle Obama speaks with Jaiden Wicks and Xavier Callender. The boys were not shy, they wished her a happy mother’s day and spoke about responsibility. (LEFT) The group poses for a photo before entering the White House for the event. feel her kind words came from her heart and weren’t just words on paper.” “The first lady also thanked us and told us on her long days she thinks of the women in the military and keeps pressing on,” Wicks said. “She told us our children’s behavior was a reflection of our strength and the good decisions we’ve made raising them. That meant a lot to us all.” Obama and Biden took time to visit with the people at each of the 14 tables and take photos with the guests. Landry-McGee and her daughter were excited to be the first members of their Family to visit the White House. “It was a very nice visit,” she said. “The rooms were nicely decorated and a piano played as we entered the room. Tazia wanted to take a photo with everyone including the harp and piano players.” The two sat at the hostess’s table with

Marian Robinson, the first lady’s mother and Tina Tchen, chief of staff for Michelle Obama. Tchen was very interested in what Tazia had to say, said Landry-McGee. “They engaged in a lot of conversation,” she said. The women all agreed that they were extremely fortunate to be chosen to visit the White House and meet Obama and Biden and the other guests at the special event and that their children realized the magnitude of the event. “We all have a list of people we’d like to meet before we leave this Earth and Mrs. Obama was one of those people on my list,” Blount said. “My son definitely realized how important this was. He planned to visit his friend’s house afterward to tell everyone he was in the president’s house and met his wonderful wife.”

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Soldiers Awarded for Saving Another’s Life (LEFT) Chaplain (Col.) James White, Installation Chaplain, at right, takes a moment after a May 14 award ceremony to thank the three Soldiers who saved his life. They are, from left, Staff Sergeants Tyronda Kelly, an instructor at the Logistics Noncommissioned Officers Academy, Army Logistics University; Jose Lozano, an Ordnance School instructor; and Nakia Wallace, a Quartermaster School instructor. Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general awarded an Army Commendation Medal to each. (ABOVE) Hodge, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. James Riddick, CASCOM and Fort Lee CSM, right, pose with the three Soldiers who saved White’s life on April 18.

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Community Celebrates Military Spouses by Kimberly K. Fritz Family/Community Life Reporter

Fort Lee leaders and community organizations gathered to celebrate military spouses at a luncheon at the Lee Club Friday where one Fort Lee spouse was named the 2012 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year. Military Spouses Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on the Friday before Mother’s Day and Army Community Service organizes and facilitates the luncheon to honor the sacrifice and dedication of military spouses. This year, in addition to the ACS recognition, Military Newspapers of Virginia (the Traveller’s publisher) launched its Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year award at Fort Lee. It has been successful in the Hampton Roads and Camp Lejune communities since 2005. Five finalists were selected based on nominations submitted by service members, community members and other spouses. They were Jennifer Autrey, Misty Garner, Dana Owen, Gina Owens and Kasinda Thomas. Like many military spouses, the finalists have long lists of volunteer efforts in the community in addition to their responsibilities as spouses and full-time employees, yet they always have more to give. (See insert for more information about each finalist.) Since the program began more than 1,200 military spouses have been nominated for the award. The contest is open to all active duty and retired military spouses in each of the three regions. “We are here today to honor our local unsung heroes for their steadfast support of our active duty service members, their Families and communities,” said Laura Baxter, Military Newspapers of Virginia, publisher. “These

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Traveller Features Grads Each year, the Fort Lee Traveller produces a special publication that pays tribute to the graduating high school seniors in the Fort Lee community. The 2012 edition is planned for June 21 and submissions are needed from all Fort Lee-affiliated military, government civilians, contractors and military retirees who have a graduating senior in their immediate family. To participate, parents need to submit a photo of graduates with the first and last names of the 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 need-

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Richmond to Welcome Vets Home Richmond will hold a Welcome Home Our Heroes Parade and resource fair to honor members of the military who have served during the last 10 years of overseas combat. It will be on Armed Forces Day, May 19, beginning at 10 a.m. The parade will march along Monument Avenue from Kensington Avenue to the Carillon in Byrd Park. A Veterans Resource Village and food vendors will be on the grounds of the Carillon, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., while live music will be performed at nearby Dogwood Dell. The Iraq and Afghanistan Outreach Team from the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center and the Richmond Welcome Home Foundation are hosting the event. It’s being billed as an opportunity for residents of the greater Richmond region to thank the thousands of American military members who have served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Represented at the resource fair will be veterans’ support and outreach groups, service organizations, Virginia and federal aid agencies and veteran-friendly employers. Veterans Affairs speakers will be available to provide information on several topics. They will address going back to school, finding a job, getting help from the VA, applying for health care and dental benefits, and finding Family support at veteran centers. “It will be a day of celebration, education and information with an opportunity for veterans to learn more about VA health care, benefits and hospital resources,” said Lynn P. Anderson, Iraq and Afghanistan program manager. The parade reviewing stand will be in front of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on Monument Avenue. A group of wounded warriors from McGuire will be among the honored guests. A huge American flag will lead the parade. It will be followed by the Marine Corps Band from Quantico. A CASCOM formation and a unit of Airmen from Joint Base Langley-Eustis will also march with a diverse group of veterans’ organizations, marching bands, Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps units from high schools in the region and others. The Richmond event is similar to a community parade and gathering held in St. Louis earlier this year. Oklahoma City and San Antonio are among other cities to follow suit.

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Recent UXO Finding a Reminder for Safety A suspected unexploded ordnance was discovered near the Hideaway Club Saturday by a Family member, who called 911 and reported the finding. The area was secured by the military police and an explosive ordnance disposal team from Joint Base Langley-Eustis responded and unearthed a partially buried Vietnam-era grenade. It was moved to the Fort Lee range and destroyed. The United States has always maintained a trained and ready military to protect its national interests. As a result of the munitions-related activities (e.g., live-fire training and testing, disposal operations) required to maintain this force, and other actions (e.g., souvenir collecting), UXO can be found almost anywhere. Although military munitions will most likely be found in areas that the military currently uses or has used in the past, they could be encountered anywhere (e.g., Civil War battlefields, in homes as family souvenirs). Fort Lee has been involved in training troops since 1917, and the installation and surrounding areas had a major role during the Civil War, and UXOs are occasionally found. UXOs are often referred to as duds, bombs, dummy rounds, or by other terms. Regardless of what you call them, they should be considered dangerous. Never touch, move or disturb munitions. Even Civil War cannon balls and souvenir munitions that may have been kept by a family and handled for years can be extremely dangerous. Remember, UXOs can come in many shapes and sizes. They could look like a pointed pipe, a soda can, a baseball or a muffler, for example. They may have these characteristics: ‡ %H YLVLEOH RQ WKH VXUIDFH RU EH EXULHG ‡ %H H[SRVHG E\ HURVLRQ RU ILUHV ‡ /RRN QHZ RU ROG ‡ %H FRPSOHWH RU LQ SDUWV ‡ %H IRXQG DORQH RU LQ JURXSV ‡ 6KRXOG EH FRQVLGHUHG GDQJHURXV UHJDUGOHVV RI VL]H RU age

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nition (a UXO) and decided to keep it as a souvenir. More than a year and half later while the boy was playing with it in his garage, the munition exploded. As a result, the boy lost his left hand and forearm. Failure to recognize the explosive hazard posed by munitions irreversibly changed this boy’s life. ‡ ,Q D IDPLO\ WKDW ZDV RQ YDcation near an active military base found seven unidentified items and took them home. These items turned out to be UXO. Children were playing with these UXO when two of the UXO exploded. As a re-

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Honor Graduate Second Lt. Yun Hee Kim, the distinguished honor graduate for Quartermaster Basic Officer Leader Class 12-003, receives an Army Achievement Medal certificate from Lt. Col. Derell Bibbs, commander of the 244th QM Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, during an April 26 graduation ceremony at the Army Logistics University. Bibbs was the guest speaker for the event. “Leadership lies in a hunger to understand and to make the world better,” he told the class. “It is fueled by knowledge. Leaders are students and should constantly strive to learn.”

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Prevent Fatigue with Adequate Sleep by USPH Lt. Cmdr. Julie A. Niven Behavioral Health, Troop Medical Clinic 1

The National Sleep Foundation has found in its research that most of us need between seven and nine hours of sleep a night to function at our optimal level of physical, mental and emotional health. The foundation has also found that only about half of us feel rested most days and that the other half of us complain that we wish we had more time to sleep or got better sleep throughout our nights. All of our modern conveniences have increased our ability to get things done, but have also led to increased fatigue as we try to fight the natural circadian rhythm of sleeping when the sun goes down. In our endless quest to get things done, we need to evaluate if getting more accomplished really equates to increased productivity. When we work against our natural rhythms, we are more likely to make mistakes due to decreased concentration, decreased energy, decreased ability to reason and wandering attention. According to research, 18 to 24 continuous hours

of wakefulness decreases our mental and motor skills to that of someone who has a blood alcohol content of 0.08 to 0.05 percent. A BAC of 0.05 percent will earn you a charge on Fort Lee. Most states consider 0.08 percent legally intoxicated. Of course, there are times when we have no choice but to pull a longer duty day than we’d like or we have to stay up late trying to meet a deadline. The following are some tips for maintaining a higher level of mental acuity when fatigued: Tips for managing fatigue when rest is unavailable ‡ 6LW XS VWUDLJKW ZKHQ SRVVLEOH ‡ 7DNH D WR PLQXWH QDS LI SRVVLEOH ‡ 'ULQN FDIIHLQDWHG VXJDUOHVV EHYHUDJHV ‡ (DW KLJK SURWHLQ VQDFNV ‡ /RZHU WKH WHPSHUDWXUH LQ WKH URRP \RX DUH LQ ‡ 6WUHWFK ZDON GR D OLWWOH H[HUFLVH Many people may inadvertently be doing things that interfere with their ability to get a good night’s sleep. The following tips are designed to help people take advantage of the time they do have for sleep so

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Coach, Teach, Mentor – Sgts. Maj. Style by Keith Desbois CASCOM Public Affairs

Coaching, teaching and mentoring are important to ensure the Army continues to grow a strong noncommissioned officer rank, and this was the focus of the 2012 Sergeants Major Conference held here May 7, during the Sustainment Commander’s Conference. The wealth of knowledge and experience was vast as sergeants major from around the Army converged on Fort Lee to share their knowledge and insight on the way ahead. Representatives from numerous commands were present as the senior NCOs discussed the future of the sustainment community and how to guide junior Soldiers into becoming leaders. The enlisted leaders covered many topics during the half-day event including updates on training, equipment and force structure. The opening presentation by

Command Sgt. Maj. James E. Riddick, Combined Arms Support Command command sergeant major, highlighted the newest training initiatives being developed at CASCOM. Riddick concentrated on unit training management and the importance of using the Sustainment Unit One Stop Page to assist in maintaining training standards through the Combined Arms Training Strategy. “CATS establishes the Army’s collective training standards for logistics units in the operational force,” Riddick said. “When a sustainment unit is evaluated, these are the standards by which they are measured.” After his brief, attendees participated in briefings and discussions on topics from transportation, ordnance, quartermaster, adjutant general and financial management schools. This afforded them the opportunity to pass along information they

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Command Sgt. Maj. James E. Riddick, CASCOM CSM, highlights the newest training initiatives being developed at CASCOM. The enlisted leaders covered many topics during the 2012 Sergeants Major Conference held May 7 at Fort Lee. thought would be relevant for Soldiers to be successful in the sustainment community. The Sustainment Commander’s Conference provided a multi-faceted platform for idea and information sharing,

which included various discussions and panel presentations. The conference was followed by the Association of the United States Army Sustainment Symposium and Exposition at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Broadway Talent Lights up Lee Theater For Oberleitner, those two worlds of the hard-working professional and the passionate amateur have seemingly collided in the Playhouse’s latNicole Oberleitner began makest production. ing plans to be a star when she 15 The “Sweet Charity” star rememyears old. She credits the three bers how eager she was to learn all summers she spent performshe could from the more seasoned ing onstage at Kings Dominion performers she worked with at Kings with launching a career that has Dominion. She called it a great first taken her from New Orleans to job, an opportunity to learn and hone the supper clubs in New York’s her craft. She followed up her stint Time Square and over the high as a teenage performer at the local seas. This month she’s starring in amusement park with work on cruise the Lee Playhouse production of ships as a singer and dancer. Every “Sweet Charity” just a few miles time the ship pulled into homeport, from where she went to high she’d run off to auditions in New school. York. Eventually she landed roles in The theater is a fickle mistress. touring company productions, a few It is profession to which many asCONTRIBUTED PHOTO television gigs and even a role in pire, but one in which only a few the Broadway production of “Urban Nicole Oberleitner are able to survive. Those who Cowboy.” Although she is still a succeed in the business seem to have a great deal of passion, determination and good for- working actress, she has returned to Virginia to raise a tune mixed in with their talent. Those performers who will family – and that has ushered in what she calls her “third never make it to “the Great White Way” still carry a pas- act.” While Oberleitner’s never worked in community thesion for theater. People whose lives are filled with deadlines, soccer practice, grocery shopping and homework ater before, she jumped at the chance to participate in this may never see their names in lights, but they still gather Fort Lee production because “Sweet Charity” contains together to sacrifice countless hours to put on a show, all one of her dream roles. “I love Bob Fosse [the legendary director/choreography who worked on the original for the love of performing. by Terrence Phillip Williams Directorate of Family and MWR

Broadway production] and anything associated with him,” Oberleitner explained. “This show was on my bucket list. Charity [her character] is a triple threat role – dancing singing and acting.” The only problem was that she’d already accepted the lead in a dinner theater production of “Cabaret” in Fredericksburg when the Theater Company of Fort Lee director Gail Howell approached her with Charity. “I asked her to allow me to get through opening night of the other show before expecting me to show up for rehearsals here.” Fortunately for the happy audiences who’ve applauded Oberleitner’s performance in “Sweet Charity,” the director agreed. Thus began Oberleitner’s hectic commute up and down the interstate between performances in Fredericksburg and rehearsals at Fort Lee. She admits it’s been tiring. “I didn’t realize that (Charity) was in nearly every scene,” she said, but the performer remains exuberant about the experience. She’s even gone so far as to cut her hair and dye it “fire engine red” for the role. Oberleitner also enjoys answering all the questions asked by the young performers she shares the stage with her at Fort Lee, remembering how hungry she was when she worked on the amusement park stage as a young teenager. Who knows? She may be assisting another young performer’s plan for stardom. “Sweet Charity” continues at the Lee Therater on May 19, at 8 p.m. and May 20, at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $6 for youth under 16. For more information, call the (804) 734-6629.

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finish that event under the time limit, but it wasn’t competing against the other teams as much as team members were learning new skills, said Fort Lee’s Brion Bear, a Crater team leader. “There is more than one way to complete a scenario,” he said, explaining that the challenge format has no winners. “There’s no wrong way.” Although the Crater team practices on a monthly basis, the value of Rescue Challenge as a team-building exercise can never be understated, added Bear. “When you have an event like this where you have multiple scenarios that we’ve never seen, you can’t beat the training,” he said. “You couldn’t put a price tag on what this means to the teams.”

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Second Annual Celtic Festival a Success by Maj. Junel Jeffrey Army Logistics University correspondent

Members of the military community and civilians from surrounding cities and counties gathered Saturday at Fort Lee’s HideAway to celebrate the Second Annual Celtic Festival. Presented by the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the festival even included a “Best Legs in a Kilt” competition and various booths where people could learn about the diverse Celtic history. “The overall message is in the celebration of different cultures,” said FMWR Recreation Supervisor Eddie Parker, a 24year retired Army veteran and Virginia Eastern Shore native. “This was my first time being at a Celtic fest,” said Parker. “I expected people to come out and showcase their heritage, which they did. It was different and very interesting.” Complete with traditional dancing and music, colorful kilts and a host of vendors selling a wide variety of ancestral items, the festival brought together people of various cultural backgrounds for a little give and take in celebration of Celtic customs from times past. “Teeny” Jeanne Rider, whose Norfolkbased store carries a variety of Celtic jewelry, tapestries and costumes as well as a host of other fantasy items, took part in last year’s inaugural event and said she loves participat-

ing in Celtic festivals. “We’re really glad to be here,” Rider said. “We love to be in at the beginning of a festival like this to watch and see it grow.” A self-professed “Army brat,” Rider is also a military wife and says Celtic festivals are great for any community. She says these kinds of events present a great opportunity to travel outside of her shop to meet new people. “The base is doing a really good job,” said Rider. “I can see that this event can grow and improve throughout the years.” Lynn Watts traveled from the west end of Richmond so that her daughters could take part in the festivities. Her 10-year-old daughter, Ruby, dances competitively with the Thistle & Shamrock Dance Academy, which presented festival spectators with several dance performances. “It’s fun to come out,” said Watts. “It’s about camaraderie. The girls have a lot of fun. I hope it’s even bigger next year.” Several local bands set the scene with traditional music for the more than 250 festival participants, who moved from booth to booth learning about Celtic heritage. Parker said FMWR hosts many different events like the Celtic Festival that the general public can take part in and learn something from. He said adults and children alike can have fun while being in a kid-friendly, safe environment. “I love this because it’s about the service

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Musicians from the Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums wowed onlookers Saturday at the Second Annual Celtic Festival at Fort Lee’s HideAway. members, their Families, and the surrounding communities,” Parker said. “We get our joy out of seeing the general public have fun.” “Part of this is teaching,” said Mary Jo Morman, owner of Celtic Tides, a Lexington shop taking part in this year’s festivities for the first time. “What happened in the past is what makes us who we are, and it’s a great thing.” “We came last year, and it was a good time,” said Mary Beth Reed, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native who now resides in Chester and whose family is of Scottish ancestry. Reed, whose 22-month-old son Pierce won the “Best Legs in a Kilt” competition,

said she brought her children to the Fort Lee festival to learn more about their family’s background. “It’s huge and very important to know your ancestry and where you came from,” Reed said. “Everybody can benefit from coming out to learn. It’s important to understand where others are from so you can really and truly understand people.” “What a nice way to spend an afternoon visiting with friends, listening to music and eating. It was well put together,” said Morman. “This was a beautiful event right here on base. If you were not here, you missed out.”

‘Sesame Street Live’ Wows Lee Crowds “Sesame Street Live,” sponsored by the USO and Family and MWR directorate, entertained nearly 1,200 Fort Lee military Families in two performances at the Post Field House May 12. Among those featured in the skit were Elmo, Grover and Cookie Monster. The presentation focused on military Families and how to keep in touch with friends when Families move from installation to installation. PHOTO BY AMY PERRY

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Traveller Trivia Traveller Trivia is continuing on the installation newspaper’s Facebook page. Multiple times during each week, we’ll offer a voucher for two tickets to an current movie. The tickets are courtesy of Regal Entertainment Group. Some vouchers to look forward to include “The Avengers,” “Dark Shadows,” “The Dicator,” “Battleship” and “Men in Black 3.” The vouchers are valid Monday-Thursday. Weekends and holidays are excluded. The Traveller Facebook page can be found at w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / ftleetraveller. Please encourage others to “like” the page and join the fun. For details, call (804) 734-7147.

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Find the words and phrases associated with Australia, one of the nation’s that sends military members to study at Fort Lee. The words and phrases in the puzzle are forward, backward, vertical, horizontal and diagonal. Aboriginals (indigenous inhabitants) Adelaide (major city) Alumina (export) Bicameral Parliament Brisbane (major city) Canberra (capital city) Capt. James Cook (claimed continent for Great Britain in 1770) Coal (export) Constitutional Monarchy Continent Coral Sea

English (official language) Indian Ocean Indonesia (neighbor) Iron Ore (export) Gold (export) Machinery (export) Meat (export) Melbourne (major city) New Zealand (neighbor) Papua New Guinea (neighbor) Perth (major city) Prime Minister Gillard Queen Elizabeth II Quentin Bryce (governor general) Sydney (major city) Tasmania Torres Straits Islanders (indigenous inhabitants) Transport Equipment (export) Wheat (export) Wool (export)

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Dodge Ball AIT Students Compete A new Dodge Ball League is proving popular with advanced individual training students, according to the FMWR Sports Office. The league was organized to provide extracurricular activities and recreation for the AIT students. The league play began April 25 and continues every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Clark Fitness Center with most military branches represented in AIT training on post participating. As loud enthusiastic crowds cheer in support of their companies and sometimes specific military branches, the battles between the two sides are full of fast-paced action with bodies and dodge balls constantly flying everywhere. With only three minutes to win each game, and best three out of five games to win the match, the competition gets extremely close and exciting. Taking the spotlight in the season opener was Air Force One as that team shut out

W Company 3-0, in a close match. A Co. defeated Air Force 3, 3-1. Navy 1 defeated Navy 2, 3-0. U Co. defeated R Co. 3-0. T Co. defeated B Co. 3-0, and Navy 1, in a double-header night, took out P Co. 3-0 to start the season undefeated at 2-0. Dodge ball is a favorite game among many youngsters, but judging by the effort and smiles every service member in the building puts out each game, it’s quite clear that it certainly has not lost its appeal for good old-fashioned fun. The cadences and chants the companies yell before, during and after each match make it quite clear that morale is never low. May 14 Standings 1st place: Navy 1 (4-0), T Co. (3-0) 2nd place: A Co. and Navy 2 at 2-1 each 3rd place: U Co., R Co., AF1 and V Co., 1-2 each 4th place: AF3, W Co., B Co. and P Co., 0-3 each – Family and MWR Sports Office

Lee Archery Results A number of winners have been posted for two Outdoor Recreation events on the Archery Range in April. The 3-D Archery Shoot was held April 21 as was the Spring Fling Shoot. The Traditional Archery Shoot slated for April 22 was rained out. The winners are listed by event as follows: 3-D Shoot Open 1. William Milliron – 297 2. Lance Dorin – 280 3. Jason Schweiter – 257 Bowhunter 1. Jimmy Rogers – 290 2. Jason Schweiter – 284 3. T.J. Mulkey – 262

Traditional 1. James Beyer – 235 2. Jay Wright – 227 3. Joe Edwards – 197 Women’s 1. Mary Cobb – 224 Cubs 1. Austin Cobb – 198 2. Justus Taylor – 155 3. Max Barrows – 128 Spring Fling Shoot Night Shoot Compound 1. Walter Hoard – 138 2. John Hunter – 129 3. Leanne Hunter – 95 Traditional 1. Floyd Crowder – 164 2. Jimmy Meadows – 111 ( 4 – 10’s) 3. Buck Jordan – 111 (2

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS The deadline for the Traveller Calendar is Thursday at noon for publication in the following week’s edition. All submissions are edited for space and grammar. Email submissions to patrick.n.buffett.civ@mail.mil. For details, call (804) 734-7147.

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fers books, periodicals, audio books, DVDs, internet access and a children’s corner. It is open to active duty and retirees, dependent spouses and children, Department of Defense Civilians and permanent contractors. The library is open 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon - 5 p.m. Sundays. For details about the library and the summer reading program, call (804) 765-8095.

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The 49th Quartermaster Group is sponsoring a 13-week course on how to improve one’s financial situation. The course, taught by Dave Ramsey via video, is slated to begin May 24, 6:30 p.m., at the 49th QM Battalion, 3300 B Ave. Participants will need to purchase reference materials before the course starts. For details on registration, call Maj. Jack Dixon at (804) 734-7027.

The first family readiness group meeting at Kenner Army Health Clinic is set for May 17, 5 p.m., in the facility’s first floor break room. All members of the KAHC community are invited. Those who plan to attend and would be interested in on-site child care and those who need more information may call Capt. Marie Daniell at (804) 332-8086.

Summer Reading Reading is Sooooooo Delicious, the summer reading program at the FMWR Fort Lee Community Library, starts June 15 with challenges for children, teens and adults. Participants get a reading log from the circulation desk and win prizes for completing it. The Community Library is located on the second floor of the Army Logistics University. The facility of-

Legion Ride for Warriors The American Legion Riders, Two Rivers Chapter 146 in Hopewell, is sponsoring a motorcycle ride on June 16 to benefit the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. Registration will be 9-10:30 a.m. at 297 E. Poythress St., Hopewell, behind the legion building. The first bike will leave at 11 a.m. for the trip to the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center in Richmond.

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The first 250 bikes registered will receive free ride pins. The cost is $15 per rider in advance and $20 on ride day. Passengers are $5. To pre-register, visit www.post146.com and click “Legion Rider Events” on the homepage. For details, email LR_Director@post146.com.

‘Sweet Charity’ Neil Simon’s comedy “Sweet Charity” continues at the Lee Theater on Mahone Avenue. Set in New York City, the play follows the adventures and misadventures of Charity Hope Valentine, a naive dance hostess, as she searches for love. Memorable songs such as “Big Spender” and “If My Friends Could See Me Now” are among the play’s musical numbers. Performances will continue at 8 p.m. on May 18 and 19 and at 3 p.m. on May 20. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for youths 16 and under. For details, call (804) 734-6629.

Pool Passes The Battle Drive Pool will open May 26 for the summer. Season passes may be purchased through May 25 at a $20 discount at the Picture Perfect Frame Shop, building 9024. For details, call (804) 734-6198.

Ordnance Corps Celebrates with Run (ABOVE) Enthusiastic Soldiers participate in the 2012 Ordnance Week Run Tuesday. Ordnance Soldiers and Marines began the 3.5mile run on the Ordnance Campus and traveled over the flyover bridge and onto Shop Road. (RIGHT) Col. Gregory A. Mason, acting commandant, U.S. Army Ordnance School, and Command Sgt. Major Sultan A. Muhammad, U.S. Ordnance Corps regimental command sergeant major, lead the run. The Ordnance Corps is celebrating 200 years of service to the line. PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY K. FRITZ

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You don’t have to go it alone. Ginger, a gentle 9-month-old mixed breed puppy, is guaranteed to add a bit of spice to someone’s leisure time. A new resident at the Fort Lee Stray Animal Facility, building 11027, Ginger gets along well with other dogs. She was rescued after wandering onto the post. Ginger is one of the animals currently available for adoption from the facility. The adoption fee is $45. The facility’s Facebook page has photos of and information about other available pets. For facility hours and details about the adoption process, call (804) 652-5979.

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The Religious Support Office hosts a Dinner and Discipleship event Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., at Memorial Chapel. Several classes will be offered: Financial Peace, Marriage Enrichment, Protestant Men’s Study, Protestant Women’s Study, children’s classes, teen classes and a

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Army Community Service conducts an installation wide newcomers’ brief every Monday, 2 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, Room 125. Spouses and civilians new to Fort Lee are welcome to attend to discover the resources, programs and services available to them. Some of the participating agencies include Child, Youth and School Services, the Environmental Management Office, housing, the Education Center, ACS and the military family life consultant. No registration is required. For details, call (804) 734-7589.

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The Friends of the Army Women’s Museum Association will host a community-wide yard sale on June 2, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., in the parking lot at the U.S. Army Women’s Museum. Spaces are available for $20 and may be reserved by calling (804) 691-5443 by May 29. The association is also accepting donations of items for the sale. Proceeds will support the museum. Unsold items will be donated to the Disabled American Veterans.

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Active duty personnel, military retirees and their Families in the Fort Lee community are invited to Military Appreciation Night at the Diamond on May 18, 6 p.m. Admission will be free to those showing their military identification at the box office. The Virginia Commonwealth University Rams will play the Virginia Military Institute Keydets. The opening ceremony will include a military color guard and a special tribute to deployed service members. The Diamond is located at 3001 N. Boulevard, Richmond. For details, call (804) 359-1008.

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A free career fair hiring event for veterans and military spouses is slated for the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach, on May 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For details, or to register as a job seeker, visit https:// events.recruitmilitary.com/events/virginia-beachopportunity-expo-may-17-2012. The Army Career and Alumni Program will hold a career expo May 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Lee Club, 1100 Lee Ave. Military and prior military may pre-register online at www.CivilianJobs.com by May 15. Those who pre-register will be matched with companies based on the individual’s career and geographical preferences. Same-day registration will begin an hour before the exhibit floor opens. For details, call (678) 819-4132.

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Military members and spouses are invited to attend a Marriage Enrichment Seminar at Kenner Army Health Clinic, third floor. The seminar is based on Gary Chapman’s book, “The Five Love Languages.” It is slated for May 18. Each four-hour seminar begins at 8 a.m. For details and enrollment, call (804) 734-6381.

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The National Memorial Day Parade will include the first special public tribute in Washington, D.C., to the Iraq War generation. All Iraq veterans and active duty military are encouraged to participate to honor the sacrifices of their fallen comrades. The parade will be May 28, 2 p.m., on Constitution Avenue. It will be televised nationwide. The parade was founded and is organized by American Veterans Center, a non-profit organization, and is presented by Boeing. For details, visit www.nationalmemorialdayparade. com. Veterans and Families of the fallen can call (703) 302-1012, ext. 227.

A traditional job fair will be supplemented by new interactive tools during the upcoming Veterans Got Talent event at the Lee Club, June 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. It is open to military identification card holders and veterans only. The event is hosted by the Army Career and Alumni Program in partnership with Winning the Training Game LLC. For pre-registration and information, visit www.veteransgottalent.com or call (800) 737-0277.

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Resilience Training Army Community Service has slated Master Resilience Training sessions to help Family members take a productive approach to the challenges of the military lifestyle. Reservations are required for the sessions at the Soldier Support Center, Room 109. Each class is 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Modules and their dates are as follows: Module 2 July 18; Module 3, May 30 or July 31; and Module 4, June 20 or Aug. 22. For details, call (804) 734-7636.

Immigration Services Military Families seeking guidance for the citizenship process may meet with the Army Community Service immigration liaison the first Tuesday of each month, 1-3 p.m. ACS is in building 9023 on Mahone Avenue across from Burger King. They may also call (804) 734-7589 for an appointment.

FITNESS & SPORTS Flag Football The FMWR Sports Office will start 4-on-4 flag football intramurals on July 10. Coaches will have their first meeting at 4 p.m. June 22 at MacLaughlin Fitness Center, building 4320. Any companies interested in participating must complete an entry form and return it to the Sports Office by June 22. The forms are available at MacLaughlin. There is no charge to participate. This activity is open to active duty, Family members and spouses. A post-season tournament is set for Aug. 23-26. For details, call (804) 765-3896.

Home Run Derby Family and MWR Sports will hold a Home Run Derby on June 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge to participate. Any companies that want to join the fun must complete an entry form and return it to the Sports Office in building 4320 by June 14. Forms are at the MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The derby is open to active duty and reservists. For details, call (804) 765-3896.

Races Slated Three Armed Forces Day races are set for May 19, 8 a.m., at the Post Field House. Late registration will be accepted 6:45-7:45 a.m. on race day. The 1-Mile Fun Run has a $2 registration fee. The 5-K and 8-Mile races cost $15 on race day. Awards will be given to the top finishers. For details, call (804) 765-3896.

Strong B.A.N.D.S. In recognition of National Fitness Month, FMWR

invites the Fort Lee community to participate in Strong B.A.N.D.S. Week through May 19. Normal fees apply for all applicable events and activities. Among the special events will be a weeklong nutrition and fitness display at the FMWR Library on the second floor of the Army Logistics University. For details on all events and giveaways, call (804) 7346994 or 765-2059.

Pay Day Scramble A CG Pay Day Scramble Golf Tournament is slated for June 29, 12:30 p.m., at Cardinal Golf Club. The event is open to all players and has a four-person scramble format. The cost is $25 for members, $35 for active duty and $40 for others. The fee includes golf, cart, lunch, beverages and prizes. The registration deadline is June 26. For details or registration, call (804) 734-2899.

Swim Lessons Three sets of swim lessons at Battle Drive Pool are set for June 18-28, July 9-19 and July 30 - Aug. 9. Participants must be at least 5 years old. The cost is $45 for military and $50 for Department of Defense Civilians. No refunds will be given. For details and registration call (804) 765-3852, email swimming@leemwr.com or visit the Picture Perfect Frame Shop in building 9024.

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Kayak the Appomattox FMWR’s Outdoor Recreation is offering opportunities to kayak on the Appomattox River. The $10 fee includes all equipment. Participants must register two days in advance. Outings depart at 5:30 p.m. from Roslyn Landing in Colonial Heights. Kayaking is available every other Wednesday except July 4. The next outing will be May 23. For details, call (804) 765-2212 or visit www.leemwr. com/events.htm#kayak.

Softball Tourney The Armed Forces Day Softball Tournament, hosted by the FMWR Sports Office, will be May 19-20. The registration deadline is May 17. The cost is $200 for military teams and $250 for nonmilitary teams. A team captain or representative must register at the Sports Office, building 4320. For details, call (804) 765-3058.

Summer Basketball Summer basketball intramural competition is to start June 13. Companies interested in participating must register with the FMWR Sports Office, building 4320 by May 31 at 4 p.m. These intramurals are open to active duty, Family members and spouses only. There is no charge to participate. A pre-season tournament will be held June 6. For details, call (804) 765-3896.

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Boost Morale The Fort Lee Bowling Center offers teambuilding bowling Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at its facility on Battle Drive. For teams of 12 or more, the cost is $1 per game and $1 for shoes per individual. Reservations are required by calling (804) 734-6860.

Fitness Classes A variety of weekly fitness classes are available through the Family and MWR Sports Office. The cost is usually $4 per class, and a fitness card may be used for most. Ten-class punch cards cost $20. Free classes include Workout with Weights in the House of Pain and restorative yoga. Iyengar yoga is free for active duty Soldiers. Fitness class participants must be age 16 or older and eligible fitness facility patrons. The WWW in the House of Pain class is for those 18 and older. For details, call (804) 734-6198.

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SKIES Unlimited is offering one-hour Zumba fitness classes for teens (13-17) at 3:30 p.m. and youth (8-12) at 4:30 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month at the Fort Lee Youth Center. The cost is $5 per session. At least five students must register for the class to be held.

For registration and details, call the Parent Central Service Office at (804) 7653196.

Dance Class A special dance class for home schooled students is available Mondays, 10:4511:45 a.m., at the Multi-program/SKIES Unlimited Facility. The class in ballet and tap is for students age 5-12. The cost is $34 per month For details, call (804) 734-0612.

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Relay for Life The 2012 Prince George County Relay for Life will be held at Prince George High School’s football field on May 19, 11 a.m. - midnight. Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s largest fundraising event. For details on joining a team, making a donation or completing a luminary, visit www.relayforlife.org/pgc or email Julia Skeens at pgrelay4life@yahoo.com or Patrick Bingham at pbingham@vsu.edu.

CPR Training The Central Virginia CPR Council is offering three hands-only CPR classes as part of the American Heart Association’s National CPR Awareness Week. It is not a certification course but prepares participants to help in an emergency. The first 1,000 people to take the training will receive an AHA CPR Anytime Kit donated by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The dates and locations of the classes are June 15, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., ROC Church, 5501 Midlothian Turnpike; June 16, 5 p.m., The Diamond, 3001 N. Boulevard; June 18, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Arthur Ashe Center, 3001 N. Boulevard. For details, visit www.vacpr.org or call (804) 254-1147.

Pre-School Art The Petersburg Area Art League will offer its last pre-school art program for the school year May 18 - June 8. The four-session course costs $18 for members and $20 for others plus a $5 materials fee. Register children ages 3-5 at www. paalart.org or in person at PAAL, 7 E. Old St., Petersburg. For details, call (804) 861-4611.

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Semi-Pro Try-outs The Virginia Hornets, a semi-professional football team is holding try-outs and practices at Richmond’s Westover Hills Elementary School Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. and Saturdays 4-6 p.m. For details, email info@vahornets.com or phone (804) 476-0040.

Lincoln Exhibit The national traveling exhibit, “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” will be at the James City County Library May 17 - July 13. The library is at 7770 Croaker Road. The exhibit opens with a free public reception on May 17, 7 p.m. and a program entitled “Abraham Lincoln: A House Divided and Forever Free.” Four Hampton University faculty members will discuss the exhibit’s major themes. For details, visit www.wrl.org/Lincoln or call (757) 259-4070.

McDonnell to Speak Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell will be the keynote speaker at the commonwealth’s Memorial Day ceremony on May 28 at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond. The 10 a.m. ceremony will be in the E. Bruce Heilman Amphitheater on the grounds. The event will include the Wall of Honor ceremony previously held at the state Capitol. Fort Lee’s 392nd Army Band, the St. Andrew’s Legion Pipes and Drums and singer Nathan Hatfield will provide patriotic music. For details, visit www.vawarmemorial.org or call (804) 768-2060.

Outdoor Concerts Sounds of Summer: Concerts on the Appomattox continues at Weston Plantation, 400 Weston Lane, Hopewell, at 4 p.m. Sundays through June 17. There is no admission fee. The concerts are sponsored by Historic Hopewell Foundation Inc. Concert-goers may take lawn chairs, blankets, snacks or picnics for the concerts that feature popular regional bands. The All Manor of Things gift shop will be open during the concerts. For details, call (804) 458-4682.

Civil War Boat Tour The Civil War on the James River Tour, a pontoon boat excursion on the Discovery Barge II, will be May 19 at 8-10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 1-3 p.m., departing from Henricus Historical Park. The cost is $45 per person. Civil War historian Scott William will trace the naval actions of 1862-65 that occurred in the Dutch Gap and Jones Neck area of the James. For details, visit www.discoverthejames.com.

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