Fort Lee
Vol. 71, No. 29
July 21, 2011
Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941
Honoring Change
Troops Bring Bang to Kenner Clinic Ceremony See Page 6
WHAT’S INSIDE Update on SCoE Parking Lot ........Page 3 TC Week Event Schedule ...............Page 5 Focus on Sustainment ..................Page 13 CG Spouse Speaks Out ...............Page 17 Sgt. McGillicuddy’s Crossword.....Page 21 Calendar of Events................Pages 26-29
Annual Life at Lee Event Celebrates Families ACS Discovery Page Premieres in Traveller Page 12
Soldiers Visit Dinwiddie Drag Races Page 23 Page 16
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COMMENTARY
USAPHC Offers Summer Vacation Safety Tips by Jennifer Piver-Renna, Ph.D., Health Promotion & Wellness Portfolio U.S. Army Public Health Command (Provisional)
Nothing defines the summer season better than the ultimate vacation. In 2009, U.S. residents logged 1.5 billion trips for leisure purposes and most often traveled to visit relatives, shop, visit friends, sightsee and visit beaches. When the kids are out of school and the weather is warm, airports and highways are packed during the months of June, July and August with travelers eager to reach destinations more exciting, fun or relaxing. Preparing for an upcoming vacation requires a good deal of planning. We put a lot of thought into where we’d like to go, how we’ll get there, where we’ll stay
and what we’ll do. In the midst of making those preparations, however, remember to plan for your safety as well. While vacations are meant to relieve stress, they often include traveling to unfamiliar locations and situations that can place you at greater risk of injury, illness or crime. To help make your next vacation worryfree, follow these simple travel tips: Tell a trusted friend. Make sure someone knows where you are going, the route you plan to take and when you plan to arrive and return. Give them the phone number of the place where you are staying and your cell phone number so they can contact you in case of an emergency. Route it out. Know before you leave the route you plan to take. Make an itinerary
and include contact information for the airline and rental car company. If you’re driving, identify safe places to stop for a meal or to stretch your legs about every two hours. Action plan for emergencies. Pack a basic first aid kit and copies of important paperwork, especially for international travel. If you’re traveling with children, make sure they know what to do if they become lost or separated from you. Vigilance is key. Educate yourself on the area before you head out to explore. Always stay alert and aware of your surroundings. Exercise caution when discussing your vacation plans. You may be making polite conversation when you talk to neighbors or co-workers or post on social
Range Control Posts Safety Guidelines The Department of the Army requires that the public be informed on a regular basis that military ranges, impact areas and training areas are restricted to authorized personnel only. All non-authorized personnel must stay away from danger areas (range fans) for active ranges, areas known to contain unexploded munitions also known as “duds” and comply with range safety regulations. The true size and shape of an impact zone and danger areas may change daily, depending upon the training mission and type of weapon
being fired. Entry into any range, training area or impact zone is prohibited without prior coordination with Department of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security Range Control. Permission may be requested by calling (804) 765-2286 or 765-2287. The official Range Bulletin is published weekly. It includes the live fire schedule and activities, training area schedules and other pertinent information. The Range Bulletin is available in Fort Lee Public folders or by calling Range Control.
Commanding General ....................Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge Garrison Commander ..................... Col. Michael G. Morrow Public Affairs Officer ............................................ D.R. Bingham Command Information/Managing Editor ....... Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ................ T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor ........................Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter .............. Kimberly K. Fritz Production Assistant ................................... Kathryn C. Weigel
The public is reminded to be aware that unexploded ordnance and munitions may be present in areas other than the ranges. Some of these may be more than 100 years old but can remain dangerous. If a suspected ordnance is found it should not be touched. Report it immediately to the Range Control Office at the above number. Everyone is asked to treat the ranges with respect and remain vigilant while present on them.
networking sites about your vacation plans, but remember that you are also advertising that you won’t be home for a specific length of time. Lock it up. Keep your valuables safe by locking up your house and leaving the key with a friend, not under a doormat. When you arrive at your hotel, ensure that the door to your room can be adequately secured. Do not leave valuables in plain sight in your rental car. Follow these simple tips to keep you and your family safe this summer and create positive memories of your vacation. Safe travels! For more information on safe summer travel, visit the U.S. Travel Association at www.ustravel.org/sites/default/files/ page/2009/11/USTravelAnswerSheet.pdf.
Correction In the July 14 edition of the Traveller, the Family Support Assistant for the Army Logistics University was omitted from the feature about Fort Lee Family Readiness Groups on Pages 3 and 15. Sybil LeeBakhoum is the Family Readiness Support Assistant for the ALU. Her contact number is (804) 765-0089. To find the FRSA for a particular unit, contact the Mobilization and Deployment Office at Army Community Service at 734-6648.
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The Kenner Army Health Clinic salute battery performs honors for Maj. Gen. Carla G. Hawley-Bowland, commander of the North Atlantic Regional Medical Command, during the KAHC change of command ceremony Tuesday. To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147 or e-mail LeeePublicAffairs@conus.army.mil.
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Parking Lot Project To Complete BRAC Plan by T. Anthony Bell
SCoE Parking Lot Diagram
Senior Writer/Special Projects
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The final project under the installation’s base alignment construction plan is near completion. A $3 million Mifflin Hall parking lot is part of installation’s $1.7 billion Base Realignment and Closure plan implemented in 2005. The project included the demolition of the old Mifflin Hall and the addition of a parade field and more than 800 parking spaces, said Anthony J. Weaver, resident engineer, Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District. Two wing parking lots were completed within the past year. The Sgt. Seay Parade Field is scheduled to be completed by the end of the week. The main parking lot, a pave-over and expansion of an older parking lot, was expected to be completed last week, but the project hit a snag. “We ran into problems with the soils in the existing parking lot,” said Weaver. “The soil is typical of what you might find at Fort Lee – a kind of clay silt that is really susceptible to moisture.” Weaver said the quality of clay soil and a wet winter season combined to make the surface unsuitable for pavement. “We have some remediation work to do there,” he said, noting that additional funds will be needed to complete the project. Still, he expects it to be finished in a few weeks.
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Darryl Gatie helps install a water sprinkler system on the Sgt. Seay Parade Field July 14. The parade field and adjoining parking lot are the last two projects to be completed under the 2005 Base Realingment and Closure plan.
“I would say (the project will be complete) by mid-tolate August,” said Weaver. When complete, the parking lot will total 832 spaces situated between Byrd and Adams avenues. The irrigated, 300 by 260-foot parade field will feature flag holders close to Mifflin Hall and a reviewing stand on the opposite end of the field. “When it’s done it will be a really nice area,” said
Weaver. “The landscaping will look good, the parking will be improved and it really will benefit the community.” The new Mifflin Hall, home of the Combined Arms Support Command headquarters element, was completed in January 2010. The new parking area sits where the old Mifflin Hall was located. The old building stood 49 years and was formerly home to the Quartermaster Center and School.
PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY K. FRITZ
Watchdogs Welcome New Commander (LEFT) Col. Michael G. Morrow, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee commander, hands the 217th Military Police Detachment colors to Capt. Christopher F. De La Torre during an assumption of command ceremony Friday at the 1st Logistical War Memorial. (ABOVE) Sgt. 1st Class Troy J. Wolverton, Morrow and De La Torre salute the nation’s flag.
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method of delivery for friendly forces in Afghanistan, a mountainous country that lacks a modern road system. A Fort Lee Soldier has been recognized “Without airdrops, there would be for his work in Afghanistan. Soldiers who wouldn’t be fed, who Sgt. 1st Class Chad W. Parkening, a wouldn’t have mail, who wouldn’t have transportation management coordina- food, water ‌ the whole shebang,â€? said tor, was recently named an Excellence Parkening. “They wouldn’t be able to perin Traffic Management Award winner form their missions.â€? by the Military Surface Deployment and Earl Driver, Parkening’s supervisor in Distribution Command, the Lessons Learned and headquartered at Scott Air Quality Assurance secForce Base, Ill. tion, submitted him for Parkening, assigned the award after his arrival to the Combined Arms at Fort Lee. Support Command’s “He’s an outstanding Analysis and Integration Soldier,â€? said Driver. “I Division, was one of eight knew he just returned 2011 awardees cited by from Afghanistan. We the U.S. Transportation talked about the great Command element. He said work that he did there the award is a mark of dissupporting the special tinction. operations forces. It was “This award means a lot just remarkable to hear to me,â€? said the 36-year-old what he’d done as a traffic Torrance, Calif., native. “It management coordinator. says I’ve achieved someHe is very deserving.â€?
thing beyond the average. Driver, who added that Parkening It really sets me apart from Parkening’s good work my peers.� continues at Fort Lee, said he thought The ETMA winners are honored for a Parkening had a good chance of winning, wide-range of transportation duties includ- despite the fact that he has never submiting support for transportation program- ted anyone for the award. ming initiatives, deployment readiness “I was confident that his (award) packet operations, ammunition and hazardous would be very competitive if not at the top material delivery, classified material han- of the heap anyway,� he said. “I wasn’t dling, military airlift routing and logistics that surprised. He’s that good.� support. The awardees represent agencies Parkening said he attributes his work and organizations throughout the federal ethic to the training and mentorship he’s government. received over his 18-year career, namely Parkening earned the accolade as a re- his experiences while assigned to the 7th sult of his deployment to Afghanistan last Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, N.C. year. While assigned to the Combined “They (the special operators) assisted Joint Special Operations Task Force – me in learning their way of conducting Afghanistan, Joint Logistics Cell, he han- sustainment and logistics operations,� he dled transportation coordination for rotary said. “Not that it was any different than and fixed-wing aircraft and host-nation what’s done by the conventional forces, trucking and passenger movement for all but they manage things differently. That special operations efforts. was an attribute – learning how to do and “We moved around 2,000 troops and go out and applying what I learned.� coordinated more than 200 airdrops for Parkening will be officially recogtroops in combat,� said Parkening. nized Sept. 14 at the National Defense Airdrop or aerial delivery is the prac- Transportation Agency’s Global Logistics tice of dropping supplies and equipment Conference scheduled to take place in from airborne aircraft. It is the preferred Phoenix. Senior Writer/Special Projects
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All military members who are participating in routine physical training may use the trails of the Petersburg National Battlefield free, according to a recently released park brochure. Unit training may be conducted 5:307:30 a.m. A special use permit is available for other hours. Individuals may use the park from 7:30 a.m. to sunset. All participants must wear their service’s official PT clothing and enter through the Mahone Avenue access area. No weapons, real or simulated, are allowed. PT is restricted to the multipurpose lane when using the tour road. For details, call (804) 732-3571, ext. 104.
A change of responsibility ceremony for the Army Logistics University is set for July 22, 10:30 a.m., in the Heiser Hall multipurpose room, building 12420. John E. Hall will assume command from Col. Mark A. McCormick. The Fort Lee community is invited to attend. For details, call (804) 765-4759.
Col. Michael G. Morrow will relinquish command of the U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee, to Col. Rodney D. Edge during a change of command ceremony July 27 in the main ballroom of the Lee Club. All members of the Fort Lee community are welcome. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception for the new garrison commander will be held on the patio.
Two Threat Awareness Reporting Program briefings are set for Aug. 16 at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in building 2300. Parking will be at the Regimental Club only. The TARP briefings also will be offered via LiveFeed so personnel may view them from their desks. The IP address will be provided that morning. All personnel are required to receive an an-
nual threat briefing. Briefings will be presented by personnel from the 902nd Military Intelligence Detachment at Fort Monroe. Additional briefings will be slated before the end of the year. For details, call (804) 734-3619 or email sam.white1@us.army.mil.
The Troops to Teachers program will present a one-hour briefing, “Teaching as a Second Career,� on Aug. 19, 10 a.m., at the Army Education Center, 700 Quarters Road, building 12400. The program pays stipends and bonuses up to $10,000. For details, call (757) 683-3327 or visit www.odu.edu/troopstoteachers.
Federal employees are invited to donate non-perishable food items, paper products, household items and hygiene items for the Prince George Food Bank. The Fort Lee Army Community Service and the Defense Commissary Agency are sponsoring this local Feds Feed Families campaign that was approved by the Department of Defense. Donations boxes are available at the Army Logistics University, Kenner Army Health Clinic, the main Post Exchange, the commissary, Defense Commissary Agency headquarters, Garrison headquarters, Bull Dental Clinic, CASCOM headquarters and the Military Entrance Processing Station. For details, call (804) 734-6431.
A National Night Out observance for Fort Lee is slated for Aug. 2, 6-8 p.m., on the soccer field behind Memorial Chapel. America’s “night out against crime� will feature free food, games for the kids, music by the 392nd Army Band, prize giveaways and safety demonstrations, including the Fire and Emergency Service’s smoke house. All families in the Fort Lee community are invited to the event coordinated by the Provost Marshal Office, FMWR, the Fort Lee Religious Support Group and others. For details, call (804) 734-6461.
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Symposium Celebrates BOSS Offers Opportunities For Community Involvement Spirit of Trans Corps The 26th annual Transportation Corps Symposium takes place at Fort Lee July 27-30. Hundreds of Soldiers and civilians will be on hand for professional development sessions, to share their knowledge and participate in panel discussions on a variety of subjects. Highlights of the symposium this year include a pair of July 29 events in the Transportation School auditorium – a Warrior Recognition Ceremony, 9:30-10:30 a.m., and the Fallen Hero recognition program, 10:45-11:30 a.m. The Warrior Recognition Ceremony will honor the Transportation Corps 2010 regimental officer, warrant officer, noncommissioned officer and civilian. Also taking place on July 29, is a Hall of Fame Luncheon and Induction Ceremony from 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Fort Lee Regimental Club. This ceremony recognizes those individuals who
have demonstrated a lifetime of distinctive service to the Transportation Corps. There are 49 inductees this year including two active-duty general officers, an active-duty colonel, five retired colonels and five retired lieutenant colonels. Also included in the ranks of inductees are 13 Soldiers being posthumously honored. The 2011 historical units who will be recognized are the 43rd Amphibious Truck Battalion and the White House Executive Flight Detachment. The day’s activities conclude with the 66th anniversary Transportation Ball at 6 p.m. in the Lee Club. Pre-registration is required for the Hall of Fame luncheon and the ball. For details, visit www.transchool.lee. army.mil. – CASCOM Public Affairs
Several opportunities for community involvement are open to single or unaccompanied military members assigned to Fort Lee. The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program is organizing a series of near-future projects that will benefit non-profit youth programs, the environment, the elderly and more. Starting Friday and continuing each week throughout the summer, BOSS is planning group trips to the Boys and Girls Club in Hopewell. Volunteers will assist with summer activities including sports events, craft programs and
field trips. The departure time from the BOSS Center is 2:30 p.m. each Friday. Participants will carpool to the Boys and Girls Club. BOSS is also coordinating a painting project at the Al-A-Mo Recovery Center in Petersburg on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are asked to wear comfortable clothing that they won’t mind getting messed up with paint. Transportation to the volunteer site is available if needed. Between five and 10 BOSS volunteers are sought for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Duck Race on July 30, 10 a.m. to 1
p.m., at Brown’s Island in downtown Richmond. This is a free, family event with inflatable play structures, characters, rock walls, vendors and free snow cones. Volunteers will assist with Duck Race activities and set-up. On Aug. 4 and 5, BOSS will be partnering with the Habit for Humanity for community work in the local area. Ten or more Soldiers are needed for this two-day project. Volunteers will depart from the BOSS Center at 7:45 a.m. and return when the day’s work is completed. Transportation SEE BOSS, PAGE 20
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Pina Assumes Command of KAHC by Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
Members of the Fort Lee community gathered Tuesday on the Kenner Army Health Clinic front lawn to say farewell to one commander and welcome another. Maj. Gen. Carla Hawley-Bowland, commanding general of the North Atlantic Regional Medical Command, oversaw the passing of colors from outgoing commander, Col. Vivian T. Hutson, to incoming commander, Col. Joseph S. Pina, during a change of command ceremony. Hawley-Bowland said she enjoys changes of command because they give her the opportunity to recognize commanders and their staffs of dedicated professionals. “Today is a special day when we say farewell to an exceptional commander and leader, Col. Vivian Hutson,” said HawleyBowland. “Your leadership and compassion touched the lives of your Soldiers, your patients and members of the local community.” During Hutson’s tenure as commander and even under the strain of the BRAC moves, Hawley-Bowland said KAHC was recognized for its improved customer service and performance by the Army surgeon general. “Colonel Hutson transformed the culture at Kenner with her philosophy of moving from good to great,” she said. “Kenner received the surgeon general’s award for most improved customer service in 2010 and also received the surgeon general’s award for performance in both 2010 and 2011.”
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Col. Joseph S. Pina accepts the Kenner Army Health Clinic guidon from Maj. Gen. Carla G. Hawley-Bowland, commander of the Northern Regional Medical Command, during his change of command ceremony on the KAHC front lawn Tuesday. In 2010, the Joint Commission gave KAHC a perfect, no findings score during its triennial survey. “You rarely ever get that,” HawleyBowland said. “These awards and accreditation are a testament to the incredible job by Colonel Hutson and her dedicated team. Vivian, I thank you for your outstanding service in this assignment.”
Effective communication and “looking for the win-win” while working with people are important to Kenner Army Health Clinic’s new commander, Col. Thomas S. Pina. The critical care and pulmonary specialist took command of KAHC Tuesday. A native of Cape Verde Islands, Africa, Pina and his family come to Fort Lee after 14 years in Hawaii. Of the professionals working with him at Kenner, Pina said, “We care. We will do everything possible within our means to provide the best quality care and hear what (our clients) have to say. There are tough decisions that will have to be made for budgetary reasons.” Pina plans to use good communication to keep in touch with Kenner’s client base, he said. As an infant, Pina immigrated to New York City with his parents. He grew up in Rhode Island where he graduated from high school and Brown University before earning a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Pina completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. While assigned to Cutler Army Hospital, Fort Devens, Mass., he was deployed to the Persian Gulf area during the first Gulf War in 1990. After completing his tour at Cutler as chief of
internal medicine, he did a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash., and the University of Washington. Pina served as chief of pulmonary and critical care medicine and then chief of the Department of Medicine at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu until he deployed to Iraq in 2008. During his Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment, he served as chief of critical care medicine and assistant deputy commander for clinical services with the 10th Combat Support Hospital. Returning to Tripler, Pina served as deputy surgeon for the U.S. Army, Pacific, until his transfer to Kenner. While in the Pacific, Pina did extensive work on international medical exchanges in Asia and Australia. He chaired the U.S. Science Committee of the U.S. Secretariat of the Asian Pacific Military Medicine Conference, for which he was deputy chair in 2010. While building relationships that would sustain the medical missions, Pina searched for what people and groups share. “I looked for commonalities like families,” he said. “I’m always looking for the win-win” in situations.
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Gen. Ulysses S. Grant called it “the saddest affair I have witnessed in the war.� While managing to kill 278 Confederate soldiers instantly, the Union Army’s plan to dig a tunnel beneath the South’s defensive line and detonate four tons of explosives underneath them backfired. On July 30, 1864, more than 1,500 Union soldiers were killed in the offensive following the explosion in one of Petersburg’s most famous battles, the Battle of the Crater. Celebrating the 147th anniversary of the Battle of the Crater, the Petersburg National Battlefield will hold a commemoration event July 30-31. Participants will discover more about the battle and explore the fascinating lives of the soldiers who fought and died there. With a campaign between Grant and Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee lasting almost 10 months in the area, the Petersburg National Battlefield is rich in Civil War stories like the Battle of the Crater. Seventy thousand Confederate and Union soldiers lost their lives in those 10 months, the longest siege of any American war. Many major offensives were fought in the area during that time including the battles at Weldon Railroad, Reams Station, Burgess Hill, Hatcher’s Run, Fort Stedman and Five Forks. More than just preserving the history of some of the most important battles in the Civil War, the Petersburg National Battlefield offers a variety of historical, educational, entertainment and physical activities year-round. Though named the Petersburg National Battlefield, the national park also extends to areas in Dinwiddie and Hopewell. It is host to artillery demonstrations, tours, a summer concert series, environmental camps, mounted trails rides and star-gazing events. History buffs enjoy the preservation of Civil War artifacts, architecture and stories inherent on battlefield grounds. Nature lovers find various plant and animal life along the hiking trails and benefit from the environmental camps offered there. Children and adults can take pleasure in the concert series, mounted trail rides and the combination of history and nature at the Petersburg National Battlefield. Fees to enter the park are nominal: $5 per vehicle or $15 for an annual pass. For more information about the Battle of the Crater event, call (804) 732-3531, ext. 222. Petersburg National Battlefield and its other year-round activities can be found by visiting www.nps.gov/pete/index.htm. Off Duty In the Community is a weekly feature of the Travellerofferingdescriptionsoflocales,eventsandvolunteer opportunities of interest to Fort Lee Soldiers and civilians. To submit story ideas, send an email to leeepublicaffairs@ conus.army.mil.
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Fort Lee Girls Learn Basics of Cheering Aspiring cheerleaders enrolled in the Child, Youth and School Services SKIES Cheermania Camp perform their favorite jumps during the final day of their class. The girls learned the basic motions of cheering, various tumbling moves and stunting during the week-long instructional camp. Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills Unlimited, or SKIES, is the framework for the Army’s youth instructional program that offers classes designed to complement and support the experiences children have in CYSS and schools. Types of classes offered include sports, baby-sitting, home alone classes, dance, piano, karate and art classes. For more information, call (804) 765-0612.
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Commander’s Meet and Greet Col. Rodney Fogg, the new 49th Quartermaster Group commander, hosted his first commander’s luncheon with his subordinate officers July 13 at the Lee Club. Fogg talked about his vision and command philosophy.
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Virginia Primaries Set for August by Ollie S. Flippen Jr. Assistant Installation Voting Assistance Officer
On Aug. 23, Virginia will hold its 2011 primaries for local and General Assembly offices. Registered voters in Virginia or those who believe they may be eligible to vote in the commonwealth and are a member of the uniformed service on active duty, a member of the Merchant Marines, a Virginia resident currently residing overseas, or a spouse of one of the above should visit the following link for more information: https://forums.army.mil/communitybrowser. aspx?id=1501842&lang=en-US. Voters and potential voters may also contact the Virginia State Board of Elections at 800-552-9745 or their local voting registrar’s office. District lines have been redrawn and recent changes might have changed what local, state Senate or House of Delegates district in which voters cast their ballots. Voters can visit the State Board of Elections website at www.sbe. virginia.gov to determine if redistricting has affected them. The website can also help residents verify if they are eligible to vote in one of the upcoming primaries. Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act voters also may be eligible to register for an absentee ballot for the primary and future elections. Applications for absentee ballots and the Federal Post Card Applications continue to be accepted for the primary election. Also, Virginia residents eligible for voter registration may be eligible to register to vote and request an absentee ballot simultaneously for any Aug. 23 primary races. UOCAVA voters who have applied to receive an absentee ballot automatically for races in which they are an eligible voter should have received an absentee ballot by July 8 for the eligible primary races (including political party primaries). They should receive a ballot by email or mail, depending on the option selected for the ongoing absentee ballot. Voters who are unsure about their status as ongoing absentee voters should email info@sbe.virginia.gov for help. Absentee ballots were to be available on July 8, and all eligible ongoing absentee voter ballots were sent on that date or before. For a more detailed guide and additional information, see the Virginia State Board of Elections’ release for Absentee Voting for Military Personnel, their families and Overseas Voters: www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/ Absentee_Voting/Military_Overseas_Citizens/.
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Seminar Explores Robotic Sustainment Options by Patrick Buffett Managing Editor
Any initiative that “takes America’s sons and daughters off the battlefield and out of harm’s way but still gets the job done” is definitely worth exploring, noted William F. Moore, CASCOM deputy to the commanding general, during opening remarks at a robotics seminar here Tuesday. “We want to tap into your expertise,” Moore told the 40-plus attendees from Lockheed Martin, the Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise, the U.S. Navy Diverse Technologies Corporation, the Army Capabilities Integration Center and other big names in the arena of future force development. “Tell us how we can support the warfighter without placing that Soldier in the cab or in the line of fire,” Moore said. “That’s
what we’re hoping to achieve here over the next few days.” With that, the CASCOM Robotic Technologies for Logistic Distribution Seminar was underway. The agenda for the three-day event included a series of technology briefings, with titles like “Agile Robotics,” “Battlefield Extraction Assist Robot,” “Cargo Unmanned Aerial System” and “Hybrid Airship Fuel Freighter.” Attendees were asked to use that information while building possible sustainment solutions for a fictitious combat scenario in which logistical support had to be delivered quickly, in different types of weather and terrain, and under varying types of hostile and noncombatant activity. The ultimate goal was to develop innovative, out-of-the-box plans that “reduced man-hours of risk” while maintaining adequate levels of support.
“I call it a discovery event,” said Sam Jones, a functional analyst in the CASCOM Sustainment Battle Lab – the agency that organized the seminar. “Here, we have an opportunity to look at many different options and collaborate with other subject matter experts without distraction. That’s usually not possible in an office setting where you can get so busy putting out fires you can’t see past the end of your nose.” The results of the seminar will be far-reaching, Jones also noted. Each of the Sustainment Centers of Excellence across the Army has been tasked by the Training and Doctrine Command to study its primary mission functions (lines of effort in military vernacular) and offer up new ideas that could benefit the warfighter. The concepts collected during this “Campaign of Learning” will help the Army’s senior leaders
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Paul Fournia and David Henkel from the Combined Arms Support Command Materiel Systems Directorate prepare their computer workstation during the opening session of the CASCOM Robotic Technologies for Logistic Distribution Seminar Tuesday at the Larkin Conference Center here. decide which avenues of future force development are plausible. “Putting it another way that’s even more meaningful, what we accomplish during this seminar
could save a Soldier’s life someday,” Jones concluded. “That’s the bottom line of everything we do in the battle lab, and it motivates us every day.”
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Fort Lee ACS … A Home Away from Home This is the debut of Army Community Service Discovery, a new monthly column featuring information about the programs, services and classes all military members and their families can find at Fort Lee ACS. Each month ACS Discovery will focus on a topic and provide information about how the agency can help Fort Lee families with any need they have. Army Community Service welcomes you to your new home away from home. Do you know about ACS? Do you know how we can help you? From our warm décor to our friendly staff, ACS is devoted to providing each person who walks through our doors a quality of service like they’ve never known. If you have questions, we have answers. If we don’t have the answer, we’ll find it. It’s our job to support your quality of life. Our Information and Referral staff offer referrals, directions to facilities around the post, and a variety of valuable sources of information. Welcome packets consisting of information on Fort Lee and surrounding communities, coupons to local stores, and maps of the installation also can be picked up here. Do you need to send a fax, scan or make copies? We can do that for you free of charge. Computer not unpacked or internet not working? Our computer lab is open to military members and their families
and consists of eight computer stations. You will also find listings of open jobs on and off post. Educational classes including Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills are also offered through our Employment Readiness Program. Those who recently arrived to this area can use items from the ACS Lending Closet while waiting for household goods to ship. It’s full of basic household items ready for you to borrow. Our Relocation Readiness Program can also hook you up with the Sponsorship Program, English As A Second Language, Immigration and Citizenship and much more. Are you recently home from a deployment and facing challenges with the everyday life? Our Family Advocacy team offers you various classes and assistance to help. It has teamed up with Kenner Army Health Clinic to provide an ever-popular marriage seminar based on the book “The Five Love Languages.” Our New Parent Support program conducts home visits and can be a great source of support in those early days of parenting. The program provides services for parents of children that are newborn to 3 years old. Our Deployment and Mobilization Team also offers a variety of ways to help you cope and transition. It is also there to assist Family Readiness Groups, provide great connections to camps for kids and many other valuable
services to enrich the lives of Fort Lee military members and their families. Are you currently facing a financial hardship? Did you know ACS offers interest free loans through the Army Emergency Relief Program and our financial team can provide you with one-on-one or unit financial trainings? They know how to help you get out of debt. Whether you have a family member with special needs, require educational advocacy for your child or are new to the military and want to learn more, ACS can be your home away from home, helping you with any situation you may be facing. ACS is here to take care of our military and their family members, to keep military families strong and support a quality of life that is equal to their sacrifice and service. Fort Lee ACS is on Facebook. Search for Fort Lee Army Community Service, “like us” and stay informed on the latest news and offerings. So now that you know of a lot more about us, come say hello, use our services and make our place your home away from home. Every Friday is popcorn day where fresh popped popcorn is offered free of charge beginning at 11:30 a.m. ACS is on Mahone Avenue across from Burger King and in the Soldier Support Center. For more information, call (804) 734-6388, 734-6381 or 765-7636.
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Trans School Offers a ‘Smart’er Way to Train by Matthew Montgomery CASCOM Public Affairs
Research shows that the millennial generation can text, surf the internet, chat with friends, watch television and listen to music all while doing their school work. This has prompted the Army’s implementation of new training pilot programs that capitalize on the unique learning styles and multi-tasking ability of today’s Soldier. One of the programs is Smart Training, which uses these abilities in a constructive manner to increase knowledge retention and provide the Army with a better trained Soldier. According to Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Richards, course manager with the Transportation School’s Motor Transport Operator Course, the new training is characterized by shorter instruction blocks, peer-to-peer coaching and more engaging lessons. “We are trying to get away from traditional PowerPoint training because it doesn’t work with this new generation of Soldiers,” said Richards. “The way millennials learn today is a lot different than how Soldiers learned in the past. They are in a digital learning environment, so the old method of staying focused on one subject doesn’t hold their attention and we end up losing them.” The Transportation School, which is part of CASCOM, is the proponent for the course. The 58th Transportation
Battalion, 3rd Chemical Brigade, located at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., volunteered to conduct the pilot program for the Training and Doctrine Command and has already graduated one class using this training method. The MTOC is responsible for training 75 percent of the Army’s drivers. The MTOC pilot program is an example of how Army training commands are using new methods to reach the millennial generation of Soldiers. The model fits into the new training mentality that shifts from topic to topic to keep students engaged. The training integrates ideas from the Army Learning Concept, Army CAPSTONE Concept and the Army Training Concept 2012-2020. The course introduces students to the basics of operating and maintaining the Family of Medium Tactical Truck 5-ton cargo truck, Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck load handling system, and the M915 tractor semi-trailer. The pilot program has taken students from the traditional seven-week training program that focused on one vehicle for a week, to a more comprehensive program. “For the first week, it is still general knowledge, but weeks two and three are now called ground operations,” said Richards. “This means instead of having only one vehicle per week, now we have all three vehicle systems. The advantage is that the students stay engaged and receive more driving time.”
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Students receive instruction using the M915 tractor semi-trailer during the Mobile Transport Operator Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. While packing more hands-on training into the same time line might seem difficult, Richards contends the students are getting the same instruction. “We have the same information, we’ve just restructured the method of delivery to meet their learning style.” This concept is carried out for the remainder of training. Weeks four and five focus on convoy operations. Instead of convoying one vehicle type per week under the old training, they now use all three vehicles during the two-week period. SEE SMART, PAGE 19
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Ten-month old Jordan Melbert doesn’t miss out on the water play thanks to mom Johanna Melbert’s ingenuity and his baby walker. Jordan cooled off in the Splash Park at the Sisisky Boulevard Community Center during the annual Life at Lee celebration Saturday.
said leasing manager, Priscilla Lewis. “This is a way to bring the community on post together to experience all the benefits that Fort Lee has to offer.” Neighbors Ashley Priebe and Kim Gimble agreed it was a great event and a chance to meet community members and enjoy what the installation has to offer. “The Villages treat us very well,” said Staff Sgt. Richard Melendez as he watched three of his four children participate in the activities. “They are awesome and always go above and beyond to serve us.” The Life at Lee event is the largest scale resident celebration the Villages host annually. Smaller community-based events are held throughout the year. Lewis said block parties are hosted for the Village with the largest participation in the quarterly resident surveys, incentives are providKim Gimble and Ashley Priebe set up a central location on the lawn ed for residents with the best curb near the children’s activities during the Life at Lee event Saturday. appeal and yard beautification. To find out more about programs The two mothers were able to watch their children enjoy the attracin the Villages, call (804) 733tions while relaxing nearby. Infant Lawson Priebe had all the com1558. forts of home for the afternoon celebration.
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CASCOM CG Spouse Encourages All to Get Involved
Residents Gather for Appreciation, Celebration Under a bright blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds Fort Lee residents enjoyed a day of fun and appreciation Saturday during the Life at Lee hosted by the Fort Lee Commonwealth Communities, LLC, better known as the Villages at Fort Lee. The third annual event brought more than 1,000 residents to the Sisisky Boulevard Community Center where installation organizations and agencies, vendors, games and activities provided information and entertainment. Community managers were on hand to greet residents and help them get registered for a free barbecue lunch provided by Nanny’s Catering and tickets for the many door prizes provided by the sponsors – Minol (the company that manages residents’ utility billing), the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Home Depot, Strosnider Chevrolet – and the Villages at Fort Lee. More than 20 prizes and gifts were raffled during the three-hour event including a flat screen television, an iPad 2, a Sony PlayStation and a Nintendo Xbox Kinect. Parents relaxed on the lawn while children participated in sack races, corn hole games, fishing and frolicking in the splash park. Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Service’s Smoke House was a popular attraction along with the fire engine-shaped bounce house. The event honors service members and their families,
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Marcus Melendez tries his luck with a fishing game while his mom looks on. The simple-looking contest was more challenging than he anticipated but in the end he caught his fish and won a prize. Fishing was one of several games employees of the Villages at Fort Lee organized for the youngest military members here.
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Since her first day as the post commander’s wife, Michelle Hodge has hit the ground running to show her support of the Fort Lee community. “This is what I’ve done from day one – I try to make a good impression and take part in my community,” said Michelle. “I always encourage other spouses to join me. Going to events is a great way to support our Soldiers.” Michelle, the spouse to Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, keeps her schedule full with events across post, from changes of command to deployment and redeployment ceremonies and maybe an open house or graduation event for good measure. “By attending the events that involve Soldiers, I feel like I’m offering my best support to Fort Lee,” she said. “During those moments, I look for opportunities to mentor and support our families – I just love them and I hope that shows in everything I do.” Recognizing her role as the first lady of Fort Lee, Michelle is adept at listening, understanding and offering words of encouragement or even advice when needed. She said she realizes that a generational gap may exist between younger families and her, but that does not dissuade her from that allimportant mission of keeping the Army Family together. “I love our young spouses – but I feel like we keep getting further and further away from them as well as our young troops,” Michelle said. “I think it’s so important to mentor them and tell them it’s OK – it’s OK to admit you’re stressed or to have concerns. We all come from diverse backgrounds but we all come together as an Army Family. We’re here to support each other.” Getting involved has always been the key to survival for Army Families, Michelle noted. It’s one of the surest ways to familiarize yourself with the community and get to know people and services who can help families tackle those trying times every military family faces. “Always try to know your community – know at least one neighbor, know at least one person in your Soldier’s unit – because it’s going to help you especially in times of deployment or family crisis,” she said. “Your Army Family will always be there for you. I totally believe that because they’ve been there for us in good and bad. I feel like we all come together for a common goal – we are supporting the Army, even if we don’t wear a uniform. By supporting that Soldier, you’re supporting your country.” Fort Lee represents a unique challenge for the new command team as it’s primarily a training installation. It also has several tenants, and it can be difficult to figure out what the installation needs, said Michelle, noting her desire to know about most events on post. “It’s a very steep learning curve to try to wrap my arms around Soldiers and families and understand how I, as the commander’s spouse, can make sure they are being taken care of – that they are getting the classes they need, they are getting the support they need, that the (Family Readiness Groups) are up and running, that they are being taken care
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Michelle Hodge of with housing,” she said. “It was difficult at first because I was used to being part of a division.” In a division, the central focus tends to be deployments and training for deployments, whereas Fort Lee is more diverse and has a group that deploys, but it also has multiple schools and agencies with various missions. Attending post events comes naturally for Michelle, as she said she’s done it from day one. After being married to Hodge at 20 years old, with him fresh out of West Point, she said they moved to Fort Eustis where she had great mentors. “One of them said something about volunteering at Red Cross and they were having a blood drive,” she said. “I thought ‘OK, I’ll try that.’ I went to the blood drive and there’s all these troops in there, and I just got involved helping them. I thought it was great and so much fun. “I was getting to know Soldiers and figuring out what they do in the Army because I was not an Army brat,” Michelle continued. “I didn’t know anything about the military – I came in so blindly.” Another event she got involved with right from the beginning was the spouses’ club – and she said she always tracked down the club whenever they moved to a new installation. The first luncheon she attended still had spouses sporting hats and gloves. “I remember some new Army friends who would go with me (to the luncheons) and they would never go back,” Michelle said. “They saw some of the older Army ways and
were afraid of that. I wasn’t at all – I just thought, ‘You just make the best of wherever you are.’ I always tried to think of that – no matter what assignment or organization. That’s just life – whether it’s military or civilian – you’re going to run into things you may not agree with, but you just have to make the best of it.” The Hodges recently attended a two-star conference where they learned about different initiatives in the Army and Michelle said she had an opportunity to talk to other spouses who are part of a post command team. “The great thing about these conferences is being able to network with other post commanders’ spouses,” she said. “We share the issues we see at the installations. It makes me realize that everyone has the same concerns.” Most of the spouses there have been part of the Army family for several decades, said Michelle, and she realizes that most families have been in the Army only in a time of war. “We had the years of Cold War and training – but we didn’t have the concerns, worries and needs of spouses now,” she said. “We really have to do a better job of being more open, more empathetic. We don’t really know what it’s like to have your husband in battle all the time and constantly deployed. “I feel like I’ve always had a good appreciation of the younger spouses, but I feel like I have a better understanding of what they are going through now,” Michelle continued. “I am more empathetic now when the Soldiers want to make a career change. I understand a little bit more each year with the stress that war brings – they are in survival mode, trying to keep their families together.” For spouses new to the Army or new to an installation, she encourages them to join the installation spouses’ club and to visit Army Community Service to get involved. “I’ve never gone on a post and waited for someone to come to me,” she said. “I always start with the spouses club – I know I can get involved there and they go out into the community. They aren’t just a luncheon group – but the social networking there is key. “I also visit the ACS and find out what they have,” Michelle continued. “They aren’t going to come and knock on your door – but they are there. Once you start knowing what’s there, you can empower yourself.” Michelle said being an Army spouse has made her independent, and learning about what’s available has helped her make it through deployments. “I didn’t always know if I could get in contact with my husband, especially when he was deployed, to make decisions at home,” she said. “I didn’t want to bother him with minor decisions at home that were really irrelevant or something he couldn’t change – that would just add stress to his day and he needed to be mission focused. “It makes you proud of yourself – you’re concerned about deployment and worried about your husband on the front lines – but once you get through it and look back to think about the things you did – it makes you proud of yourself,” she continued. “It really gives you a sense of pride because you know you can do it. When the next deployment comes up, you’re better prepared.”
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Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen (center), deputy commanding general for Combined Arms, TRADOC, accompanied by Maj. Gen. James. L. Hodge, CASCOM commanding general, William F. Moore, CASCOM deputy to the commanding general, and other leaders are briefed by Gordon Mendenhall, Air Force/Navy Dining Facility manager. Caslen was at the dining facility to meet with students from the Army Logistics University.
Leader Development Top Priority For Brass by Matthew Montgomery CASCOM Public Affairs
Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen visited the Combined Arms Support Command July 7 to see new training initiatives firsthand and learn about how leader development is being implemented at the Army Logistics University. Caslen is the commanding general for the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth. He also serves as the deputy commanding general for Combined Arms, Training and Doctrine Command, where one of his major priorities is leader development. For this reason, he was very interested in how CASCOM is training new officers and using digital technology in the classroom. According to William F. Moore, CASCOM deputy to the commanding general, “Lt. Gen. Caslen heard great things about our ‘Connecting Soldiers to Digital Media’ initiatives.” For this reason, he wanted to see how CASCOM was implementing the new CSDM program that focuses on getting new technology into the hands of military personnel. To accomplish this, Caslen was provided an overview of CASCOM training and leader development as they relate to Army Learning Concept 2015 doctrine. He was then briefed on the current status of CSDA
programs by members of the Technology Integration Branch, and how they are leading the Army in application development. Following the briefings, Caslen joined ALU students at one of the newest buildings on the installation, the Navy/Air Force dining facility. The small but diverse group of captains shared a meal with the general in an intimate setting that afforded them the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics. “He loves to talk to new captains, and we are the largest producer of captains career course graduates in the Army,” said Moore. “The last time he visited CASCOM, he spoke to more than 450 captains and he couldn’t believe we had that many attending ALU. “This meeting served as a great opportunity for him to mentor the captains and discuss Army initiatives,” Moore continued. “He also explained why we are implementing certain programs and got deep into the discussion of the Profession of Arms and how important it is. He finished with the importance of Army values and how they apply to every aspect of life.” Moore said the visit was beneficial for CASCOM as it allowed the organization to showcase current training. It also provided Caslen with a comprehensive look at how leader development is being transformed with the use of technology and application implementation in the classroom.
A new graphic image was recently unveiled to illustrate the basics of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. What a healthy meal looks like is now represented by a colorful plate divided into four wedges representing fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins, plus a small circle, where a drinking glass would sit, representing dairy. The new graphic, referred to as “MyPlate,” replaces the familiar “MyPyramid” image as an easy-to-understand visual cue to help consumers adopt the healthy eating habits detailed in the dietary guidelines. There are plenty of details you’ll want to know as you begin to build your own healthy plate. All of those are available at
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Turning her attention to Pina, the incoming commander, Hawley-Bowland said she recently served with him at Pacific Regional Medical Command in Hawaii, and she expressed confidence in his abilities. “Colonel Pina will do a great job here,” she said. “Joseph, I know you will continue the record of excellence that has been established at Kenner, and you will make your own mark on the command.” Hutson thanked everyone for attending and thanked her staff at Kenner. “To the Soldiers, it has been rewarding to me to see you accomplish things you didn’t know you could do before,” she said. “You’re amazing and your enthusiasm and energy motivates me every day. “To all of Kenner, it has been the greatest privilege and honor to serve with you – your spirit and dedication are shown in the results of the Joint Commission survey last year and the
many awards we’ve received for productivity, patient safety and customer satisfaction,” Hutson continued. “I will take from here a better appreciation of what a great team can accomplish together.” Pina also thanked everyone for attending the ceremony. “Not only did we get to celebrate a great leader in Colonel Hutson, we are launching the opportunity for me to serve our military, dependents, retirees and veterans of Fort Lee,” he said. Taking time out to recognize his new staff, he commented on the awards and perfect score on the accreditation. “To the Kenner Army Health Clinic – your reputation is well deserved,” Pina said. “From your outstanding quality and productivity awards, to your successful civilian partnerships in the community, by all accounts, you are the premiere outpatient medical facility in the Army. I will do my duty and (provide my best) service as your commander.”
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SMART — FROM PAGE 13 “What we’re doing with Smart Training is spending no more than two hours on one task, then switching to another,” said Richards. “All these tasks tie back to the same end goal of teaching.” Week six stays the same with tactical operations and weapon system familiarization. However, under the new program there is an eight-hour scenario-based tactical convoy operation built in to capture all of the tasks learned in the course. This allows the students to learn the most current techniques being used to support the warfighter. This method of instruction has already produced positive results. The average miles a class drives has risen from 21,000 to 29,000 – an increase of more than 38 percent with the first group. Richards said the result is a better trained Soldier being sent to the field. “The students are doing better under the new methods,” said Richards. “We’ve already seen an increase in test scores and knowledge retention.” Plans for the future include implementing a peer-to-peer instructional program where students assist in training. “We are going to start using peer instructors with the next group,” said Richards. “These are student instructors that we identify as picking up the concepts and material quickly. Once identified, they will test out of a subject and then be allowed to help their fellow students grasp the concepts.” Richards was pleased with the feedback following the first class and said his team of instructors is looking forward to implementing new changes to training as the pilot program progresses.
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1. A metaphor that originated in music and used to describe someone in a subordinate position 2. Someone sworn to accomplish the same duties as a sheriff 3. If you didn’t win first place, you are sometimes awarded something as a _______ 5. In the profession of acting, a substitute 6. Military units with the number “2” in their name designation often use this phrase to describe their competency and effectiveness 7. The color associated with second place in a 4-H competition 11. If you have never beaten an adversary at anything, he or she might be considered your___________ 12. Term for second place in sports other competitions
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‘Street Wars’ Entertain Bravo Company by Capt. Damian Nottingham Executive Officer, B Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion
While searching for things to do in the Fort Lee area, many people think their choices are limited to battlefields, museums or shopping. From this point forward, 187 Soldiers of Bravo Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, will think of “Street Wars.� The Soldiers attended the “Street Wars� event on July 1 at the Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie County. The park sits 10 minutes southwest of Fort Lee off U.S. Route 1. Park Manager Trey Dodson catered to Soldiers and tailored the events to highlight the Army’s presence. All drag races take place on a quarter-mile track. The competitions feature muscle cars, dragsters, modified pick-up trucks, speed bikes and street racers. Between races, Bravo Company Soldiers displayed their physical fitness in a car pushing contest. The Soldiers also let loose in a big wheel race and shared information about their hometown with the spectators. The evening commenced with the opening of the concession stands. Automobile owners showed off their cars to spectators. The Soldiers were in awe as they experienced everything from Philly Cheese Steaks and CocaCola to an enhanced 1971 Chevy Nova. The 60-acre parking pit was packed with classics, dragsters and homemade racers. As the races began with two cars approaching the track, the crowd clearly favored the ’81 Camaro over the ’85 Mustang. A Virginia Motorsports Park pit employee sprayed water on the roadway. Both drivers used the opportunity to rev their engines, peel out and spread a plume of tire smoke and smell over the audience. The crowd roared
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New Signs Illuminate Commissary Savings by Kevin L. Robinson DeCA public affairs specialist
Commissary customers can always expect to see average savings of 30 percent or more in their stores. However, the Defense Commissary Agency recently unveiled new promotional signs to illuminate even greater deals, said the agency’s director and CEO. DeCA’s new promotional sign program is a joint effort with the commissary’s industry partners that will help customers get the most value from their commissary benefit, said Joseph H. Jeu. The signs, marked as “Extra Savings,” “Everyday Savings” and “Hot New Item,” began showing up in stores June 1. “The signs are sturdy, eye-catching and help draw more attention to both the extra discounts available in their commissaries during promotional periods and to everyday savings,” he said. “The messages and the colorful graphics communicate the tremendous value our customers experience as they consistently use their benefit.” As a benefit, commissaries sell products at cost. However, certain items are discounted beyond normal store savings during promotional periods or as special daily sales items. Previous sales signs required ties, clips, ar-
rows and tape to keep them on the shelves. The ensemble made for a cluttered shelf area. Also, the old signs were printed on paper that was often curled up, especially when exposed to moisture in refrigerated and frozen food departments. The new signs are printed on vinyl that’s more durable and coordinates well with standard price labels and electronic shelf labels. Along with communicating promotion, the signs also include the product name, sale price and the amount of savings. “Extra Savings” indicate products that are part of a promotional package, such as a special on barbecue sauces and other related grilling items. “Everyday Savings” point to items marked as daily low price sales. They aren’t necessarily tied to any promotional packages. And last, “Hot New Item” represents products that have been introduced to the store within the past three months. “We see these signs as a shopping multiplier that helps our customers identify where the best savings are,” said DeCA Sales Director Chris Burns. “This is yet another example of where DeCA and its network of industry partners – manufacturers, vendors, suppliers and brokers –have worked together to promote the value of the commissary benefit.”
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Religious Support Eleven AIT Soldiers visited the Hindu Center of Richmond July 9. Soldiers attended Hindu services for religious observance. The Unit Ministry Team helps provide religious support for Soldiers of religious preference that does not have regular service on post.
Symposium Discusses Ways to Improve Warrior Care by Jacqueline Hames Army News Service
WASHINGTON – The Army Wounded Warrior program’s 7th Annual Symposium is taking place this week in Orlando, Fla., with focused discussions that will identify the most important transition and care issues facing Soldiers and their families. More than 90 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers, veterans and family members will participate in intensive group discussions based on their personal experiences. They will ultimately identify the top five issues in Soldier care, which span topics affecting families, Warrior Transition Units, finance and veterans affairs, explained Col. Greg Gadson, director of AW2. “Simply put, this event is about listening to those who have been through it and learning about ways we can continue to improve how we care for our most severely wounded, injured and ill Soldiers, veterans and their families, and then take action,” Gadson said. During the conference, Sarah Gannaway,
wife of injured Soldier Maj. Bruce Gannaway, spoke about her family’s experience with injury, rehabilitation and continued active-duty service with the Army, and the challenges the family faced. In December of 2007, Bruce stepped on an improvised explosive device. He lost his left leg below the knee but returned to duty. The major requires wheelchair accessible housing, but because he is no longer in a Warrior Transition Unit, he does not receive priority placement for housing, his wife explained. “Through the Residential Communities Initiative, the Army has done admirable things to improve the quality of housing available to active-duty families,” Sarah said, “but it can be very difficult to get housing at a garrison because supply is limited and waiting lists are long.” The Gannaways anticipate coming assignments to be about two years long each, but because of the 12- to 18-month waiting lists, securing housing is a regular challenge. Sarah believes the AW2 program is a valuable way for wounded Soldiers and
families to identify problems, like housing challenges, and find solutions. “Each of the issues brought up during this symposium deserves a fair listen and some thoughtful discussion about what could be done to fix the problem. Ultimately, the goal is for everyone’s lifestyle to get a little freer,” she said. Retired Sgt. Maj. Taylor Njagu, who suffers from post-traumatic stress in addition to other injuries, also spoke during the conference about transitioning as an injured Soldier into a civilian job. He wants to encourage employers to find better avenues for screening resumes so Soldiers, whose civilian skills may not be readily apparent, won’t be filtered out of the application process too early in an automated system. Njagu credits AW2 for helping him through his own transition and finding a civilian job. He now works for the Naval Facilities and Training Command. “I decided to participate in the 2011 AW2 Symposium because I want to champion the causes of the wounded warriors
and their families,” Njagu said. “I love them and their families and have been in their shoes. They deserve the best the nation has to offer because they gave the best they had to offer: themselves.” The AW2 Symposium runs through July 22. Previous symposia have produced improvements in access to treatment for traumatic brain injury at all military installations, the creation of Soldier Family Assistance Centers, new legislation that gives a monthly stipend to caregivers, an additional $10,000 in Department of Veterans Affairs housing benefits and expanded Traumatic Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance coverage, Gadson said. “The Army is committed to providing the best possible care and support to every Soldier who becomes wounded, ill or injured,” Gadson added, “And we can always make it better. I know that every single delegate here this week has a great perspective on how to improve the system for those who are wounded today and in years to come.”
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can also include seizures, bloody diarrhea and vomit along with an elevated body temperature exceeding 104 degrees. No Parking Never leave your animals alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, a parked car can become a furnace in no time – even with the windows open – which could lead to fatal heat stroke. Summer Style Giving your dog a lightweight summer haircut helps prevent overheating. Shave down to a 1-inch length, never to the skin, so your dog still has some protection from the sun. Street Smarts When the temperature is very high, don’t let your dog linger on hot asphalt. Being so close the ground, a pet’s body can heat up quickly, and sensitive paw pads can burn. Keep walks during these times to a minimum. – ASPCA
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ASIST Training Comes to Lee Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training will be available at Fort Lee this fall, as a result of the collaboration between Kenner Army Health Clinic Department of Behavioral Health and the Virginia Department of Health. ASIST is a two-day workshop that prepares caregivers of all backgrounds to provide suicide first aid to persons at risk. ASIST is similar to a Basic Life Course, except the focus is to aid those at risk of suicide. Therefore, this workshop is not exclusively for clinicians. ASIST also allows participants opportunities to network and partner with other community-based organizations. ASIST helps participants to explore their experiences and attitudes about suicide, develop a better understanding of the needs of a person at risk of suicide, learn how to use suicide first aid to meet those needs, and build awareness and enhance skills that most individuals already possess. ASIST is presented during two days of practical training in both large and small groups and is very interactive. The sessions are set for Oct. 18-19 and
Nov. 8-9 at the Memorial Chapel. There is no fee to attend the training, but KAHC asks that participants register only if their schedule allows commitment to the two full days. Meals are not provided. ASIST will provide a training manual. Certificates and CEUs (if applicable) will not be given to applicants who miss any part of the training. Once registered, participants will receive more details on training times. There is ample free parking at the chapel. The minimum number per class is 15 with a maximum of 35. To enter Fort Lee, you must have proper identification and proof of current insurance. To register for the October session, visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/ FtLeeASISTOctober. To register for the November session, visit www.surveymonkey. com/s/FtLeeASISTNovember. For more details, contact Capt. Kerima A Gibbons at kerima.a.gibbons@us.army.mil or call (804) 734-9056. – Kenner Army Health Clinic
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VA Healthcare Briefing Interested in Veterans Administration health care? If so, a briefing is set for July 29, 1-4 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, building 3400, Room 125. The Army Career and Alumni Program is hosting an enrollment event for veterans to learn more about the many benefits available. An enrollment specialist from the rural health team at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond will be on hand to assist veterans with the application process. “We are pleased the services of the rural health team are available to Fort Lee on a continual basis,” said Carmen Rohena Pastrana, Army Career and Alumni Program director. The rural health team includes nurse educators and social workers offering a variety of services to meet veteran health care needs. The program provides health education and services to veterans living in rural central Virginia communities. The team also partici-
pates in a wide array of community and state events including fairs, festivals and other activities. Community partners are also included in the event to enhance outreach capabilities for veterans and their families. Participants include the Virginia Wounded Warriors Project, the Women Veterans Program, MyHealtheVet and other organizations. “OEF/OIF veterans presumed to have a medical condition believed to be associated with their military service are eligible for five years of free care at any veterans medical center,” according to Ruth Miller, Women Veteran’s Outreach Program coordinator. For more information or to schedule an event, contact Sharon Rhone, program iIntegrator at 804-675-5000, ext. 3382, or by email at Sharon.rhone@ va.gov. – ACAP
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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 leeepublicaffairs@conus.army.mil. For details, call (804) 734-7147.
EVENTS Free USO Concert Country music artist Chris Young will perform at Fort Lee’s Williams Stadium on Aug. 21, 4 p.m. The concert is sponsored by the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia as part of the USO Military Concert Series. Fort Lee FMWR is also hosting the event. Parking and general admission are free and open to the public. The open seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited reserved seats are on sale at Ticketmaster and www.whisperconcerts.com. Fort Lee visitors without a Department of Defense decal on their vehicles should be prepared to show a driver’s license, proof of insurance and a current vehicle registration. Anyone 18 years of age or older must show a state driver’s license or government-issued picture ID to gain access to the installation. For details, call (804) 765-3045.
Marriage Enrichment 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.� Seminars are slated for Sept. 16, Nov. 18 and three dates in 2012
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Morrow Farewell Reservations are now being accepted for the Farewell Golf Scramble and Dinner – honoring the upcoming retirement of U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee Commander, Col. Michael G. Morrow – on July 29, 12:30 p.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. The format for the golf competition is a four-person scramble. Participants will make their own teams. The entry fee is $30 for Cardinal members, $35 for active duty and $45 for others. The fee includes golf, cart, lunch, beverages and the farewell dinner. For the dinner only, the cost is $15, and the meal will be served at approximately 5:30 p.m. The registration deadline for both activities is July 27. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
Car Wash The 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will hold a car wash fundraiser on July 23, 9-11:30 a.m., at the Fort Lee Credit Union Main Branch, 4495 Crossings Blvd., Prince George. Funds raised will be used for a Soldiers welcome home party in the near future. The unit currently has troops deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.
Rafting Trip The FMWR Outdoor Recreation Office is offering a whitewater rafting trip to Lower Gauley, W.Va., on Aug.
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Dueling Pianos Everyone in the Fort Lee community is invited to an FMWR Dueling Pianos show on Aug. 7, 6 p.m., at the Regimental Club. The all-request show is described as a “sing-along, clap-along, rock ’n’ roll, comedy instrumental event.� Tickets are $10. Refreshments will be served 5-6 p.m. For details, call (804) 765-1539.
3rd Port Open House The 7th Sustainment Brigade will host an open house in Third Port, Fort Eustis, on July 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visitors will be able to tour an Army landing craft and talk with Soldier mariners about the mission of Army watercraft. For details, call (757) 878-5112, ext. 308.
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Summer Reading The FMWR Fort Lee Community Library’s Midsummer Knight’s Read summer reading program continues through Aug. 5 for children, teens and adults. Participants in the free program receive giveaways based on the number of books they read and enter on their reading logs. The library is on the second floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420. For details, call (804) 765-8095.
Bible School All youngsters in the Fort Lee community are invited to “Get on the Bus to the Big Apple,� the theme of this year’s vacation Bible school program. It will be Aug. 1519, 6-8:30 p.m. at Memorial Chapel. Space is limited so parents are encouraged to register children soon. For details and registration, call (804) 734-0970.
Game Nights Texas Hold’em, 8-ball and bean bag toss tournaments are set for the Warrior Zone this summer. The registration fee for each is $5 and multiple entries for 8-ball and poker are allowed. The bean bag toss requires a team of two people, each of whom pays the fee. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. with competition starting at 6. Texas Hold’em will be on Aug. 2 and 16 with finals on Aug. 30.
The eight-ball tournament ends Aug. 17. Bean bag tourneys are set for July 26, Aug. 9 and 23 with finals on Aug. 30. For details about these tournaments, call (804) 734-6678.
Ex-POW Reunion Former Korean War prisoners of war will hold their 35th annual reunion in Norfolk July 31 - Aug. 7 at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. For details, contact William K. Norwood at (423) 4763628 or wnorwood909@charter.net.
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Traumatic Grief Group The dreaded, sudden loss of a friend in a combat zone produces unimaginable suffering. Physical and psychological health problems may be caused by unresolved grief. The Department of Behavioral Health has organized a support group for active duty military who lost a friend in combat. The group meets Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m., in the third floor Group Room 1, Kenner Army Health Clinic. To register, call Dr. Robert Brown at (804) 734-9143.
The FMWR Warrior Zone is sponsoring two types of free family game nights this summer. Classic family games like Monopoly and Battleship will be played Aug. 11. Family trivia games will be played July 28 and Aug. 25. Registration for each family game night is 5-5:30 p.m. Door prizes will be given away. For details, call (804) 734-6678.
Parents who would like to obtain over-the-counter medications from the Kenner Pharmacy must attend the Self-Care Class that’s held the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic. For details or to sign up, call (804) 734-9125. Parents may also register at the clinic.
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To receive medical attention after duty hours, TRICARE beneficiaries may call the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000 to reach the Kenner Army Health Clinic on-call provider.
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Military members may fish free at a private, continuously stocked pond about five minutes from Fort Lee. It is a keep or release area. You can fish from the shore or rent a John boat, kayak or canoe from the FMWR Outdoor Recreation Office. The pond is behind the Tackle Shop and Rod Rental, 1708 Riverdale Ave., Prince George. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
Biggest Loser Weigh-in for the next round of FMWR Sports and Recreation Department Biggest Loser Competitions will be Aug. 8, 1-7 p.m., at the Warrior Zone on C Avenue. The free competition will run through Nov. 14. All participants will receive a fitness goodie bag. The top three winners will receive special prizes. For details, call (804) 734-6106.
Golf Tourney The Feeding the Force Celebrity/VIP Golf Tournament will be Sept. 14 at the Fort Lee Cardinal Golf Course. The Captain’s Choice Scramble 18-hole tournament is for teams of four players with at least one female member if possible. Tournament sponsors are the Fort Lee Installation Food Service Management Division and SYSCO of Hampton Roads. The entry fee varies by membership and rank. It is due by Sept. 1. For details and registration, call (804) 734-5012 or 734-5030.
Bike the Park FMWR Outdoor Recreation offers group bicycle rides Mondays and Wednesdays, weather permitting, in Battlefield Park. Participants must call to set an appointment. Bike rentals and park passes are available at Outdoor Recreation. Trails and the pace of the rides are family-oriented. Park passes are $3 a day or $15 a year. Rides are $5 a day or $10 a week. Bike rentals are $5 a day or $20 a week. For details and pre-registration, call (804) 765-2212 or visit Outdoor Recreation, building 15014, on 5th Street.
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Skeet and trap shoots for members of the National Skeet Shooting Association or the Amateur Trapshooting Association are offered by the FMWR Outdoor Recreation Office. Cost varies. Skeet shoots are slated for July 23-24, Aug. 13-14 and Sept. 11. Trap shoots are scheduled for July 31, Aug. 28 and Sept. 25. For details, call (804) 765-2212 or 765-2210.
Archery Shoots Seven divisions of competition will be part of the 2011 3-D archery shoots set for July 23, Aug. 27 and Sept. 24. A traditional archery shoot is set for Aug. 28. It will have three divisions for four events. The cost for each shoot is $10 for adults, $8 for Fort Lee permit holders and $5 for youths. Shoots begin at 9 a.m. at the Outdoor Recreation Archery Range, building 10514. For details, call the FMWR Outdoor Recreation Office at (804) 765-2212.
Swim Lessons One more round of swim lessons is set for the Battle Drive Pool for ages 5 and older. The cost is $45 for military (including family members) and $50 for Department of Defense Civilians. Lessons are slated for Aug. 1-11. To register, visit Parent Central Services, building 10624, on Sisisky Boulevard, call (804) 765-3852 or email swimmning@leemwr.com. For general pool information, call 734-6198.
Horseback Riding The FMWR Outdoor Recreation Center offers horseback riding sessions in Dinwiddie County. The cost is $20 per session. Sessions are slated for these dates, weather permitting: Aug. 6 and 20, Sept. 3 and 17, Oct. 1 and 15, Nov. 5 and 19, and Dec. 3 and 17. All begin at 1 p.m. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
YOUTH Tackle Football Registration for tackle football continues through July 29 for youths age 7-14. A current sports physical and birth certificate are required for registration. Cost varies. For details, call (804) 765-3852.
Flag Football Registration for flag football continues through July 29 for youths age 5-7. A current sports physical and birth certificate are required for registration. Cost varies. For details, call (804) 765-3852.
Cheerleading Registration for cheerleading continues through July 29 for youths age 5-14. A current sports physical and birth certificate are required for registration. Cost varies. For details, call (804) 765-3852.
Piano Classes Group piano classes for youths, age 6-17, will be offered Tuesdays, 4:45-5:45 p.m., at the FMWR Program Facility, building 4301. The cost is $40 a month. For details, call (804) 734-0612.
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‘Name That Tune’ Dolph Miller will present “Name That Tune” at the free July 27 Lunch and Lecture Series sponsored by Historic Hopewell Foundation Inc. It is held at the Appomattox Regional Library System’s main branch, 209 E. Cawson St., Hopewell. The one-hour program is held each Wednesday at noon through Sept. 7.
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Overcoming Faith Ministries invites military personnel, their families and the community to its annual picnic and military appreciation day on July 30, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Blessed Hope Community Church, 6899 Lakepoint Drive, Prince George. The free event also will include games and activities for families. For details, call (804) 243-6752.
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