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Vol. 71, No. 30
July 28, 2011
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832nd‘s Arrival Marks Final Phase of Ord. School’s Relocation See Page 7
WHAT’S INSIDE Commentary ..................................Page 2 News Briefs .....................................Page 4 America’s Military ........................Page 10 Kenner’s Corner............................Page 13 Crossword .....................................Page 21 Calendar of Events................Pages 26-29
Garrison Command Changes Hands at Lee Ceremony
Military Chef Competes in Texas Page 14 Page 3
Staycations: L. Ginter Offers Color in Every Corner Page 23
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COMMENTARY
Are You Ready for the Next Disaster? by Kevin L. Robinson DeCA public affairs specialist
If a tornado, hurricane, flood or any other natural disaster strikes, would you be able to survive? That’s the question emergency preparedness organizations want the public to address before the next crisis occurs. Disaster planning is considered crucial to improving your odds of survival, and this year, the Defense Commissary Agency has worked with its industry partners to offer many of the items needed for severe weather survival kits at reduced prices, said DeCA Director and CEO Joseph H. Jeu. Since April 1, items such as canned chicken, powdered milk, batteries, weather-ready flashlights, all-weather tape, first aid kits, lighters, matches, candles and hand sanitizer have been reduced in price as part of the severe weather promotional package that runs until Oct. 31. DeCA’s severe weather promotional package coincides with the prime time for both tornado and hurricane seasons in the United States. Tornado season runs from April to July. According to the National Weather Service, this year the number of tornadoes doubled in comparison to the same period in 2010.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November and includes the North Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration call for a 70 percent chance for about 12 to18 named storms, six to10 of which will become hurricanes, and three to six are expected to be major hurricanes, the NOAA website reported. Emergency preparedness officials suggest having a disaster supply kit that includes the following items: • Water, at least one gallon, daily, per person (three-day supply for evacuation, two-week supply for home) • Nonperishable foods – canned meats, fruits, vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, raisins, cereal, crackers, cookies, energy bars, granola, peanut butter and foods for infants and the elderly • Paper goods – writing paper, paper plates, paper towels, toilet paper • Cooking items – pots, pans, baking sheet, cooking utensils, charcoal, a grill and a manual can opener • First-aid kit – including bandages, medicines and prescription drugs • Cleaning materials – bleach, sanitizing spray and hand and laundry soap • Specialty foods – diet and low-calorie foods and drinks
• Toiletries – personal hygiene items and moisture wipes • Pet care items – food, water, muzzle, leash, carrier, medications, medical records and identification and immunization tags • Lighting accessories – flashlight, batteries, candles and matches • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) • Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies) • Cell phone with chargers • Family and emergency contact information • Extra cash • Emergency blanket, duct tape, scissors • Maps of the area For more information about the 2011 hurricane season or on ways to prepare for emergencies, visit the following websites: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, www. cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlooks/hurricane.shtml; the Red Cross, www.redcrosslv.org/disaster/materials.html; and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, www.fema.gov/ pdf/library/epc.pdf.
In Volatile Environment, Annuities Provide Safe Haven by Jason Alderman VISA Financial Education Program
Nervous investors have faced many challenges over the last few years searching for safe havens. That’s one reason many turn to annuities to ensure a steady stream of retirement income. But with so many types of annuities offered – and complex rules, fees and restrictions – it’s not uncommon for
investors to buy products not ideally suited to their needs. Annuities are insurance products that pay out income. Typically, you make a lump-sum or series of payments to the seller. In return, the seller agrees to pay you periodically for a definite period (say 20 years) or an indefinite period (until death) in one of two ways: • Immediate annuities begin paying benefits the year you deposit
Commanding General ....................Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge Garrison Commander ............................ Col. Rodney D. Edge 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
your money. • With deferred annuities, your account grows on a tax-deferred basis until you begin receiving payments at a later date. There are three basic types of annuities: • Fixed annuity. You’re paid an agreed-to rate of interest while your account is growing and receive periodic payments of a specified amount.
• Indexed annuity. The seller provides an investment return based on changes in a particular index (such as the S&P 500). • Variable annuity. You invest your account among a variety of options (typically mutual funds) and your rate of return and payment amounts will depend on their performance. SEE ANNUITIES, PAGE 23
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Correction In the July 21 edition of the Traveller, in the “New KAHC Commander Has Varied Career” article, the new commander should have been identified as Col. Joseph S. Pina.
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Lt. Col. Demetrius L. Jackson, 832nd Ordnance Battalion commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Ray B. Johnson, 832nd Ord. Bn. CSM, uncases the unit’s colors Tuesday. See Page 7 for story and photo. Photo by Amy Perry To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147 or e-mail LeeePublicAffairs@conus.army.mil.
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Edge Assumes Command of Garrison by Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
Fort Lee’s garrison leadership changed during a ceremony at the Lee Club Wednesday. Col. Michael G. Morrow, outgoing U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee commander, turned command over to incoming commander Col. Rodney D. Edge, with Russell B. Hall, Installation Management Command Northeast Region director, overseeing the ceremony. Morrow served as Fort Lee’s garrison commander during one of the most demanding and dynamic periods of transformation in the history of Fort Lee, said Hall, and his tenure is marked by excellence. “Fort Lee has been the site of tremendous change under Mike’s tutelage and leadership,” Hall said. “Fort Lee is at the center of producing some of the finest Soldiers we have today supporting our nation’s mission and fighting our battles. “The Fort Lee community remains committed to serving the thousands of Soldiers and families who come here to serve our nation,” continued Hall. “I am proud to tell you there is no better garrison command staff that what you see right here at Fort Lee. Colonel. Mike Morrow and his staff excel at every area of installation management. They provide the best possible services and support to the Soldiers and families who call Fort Lee home.” Morrow and his garrison staff oversaw the planning, design and construction of 56 new facilities with more than 4.7 million square feet and valued at nearly $2.2 billion dollars, Hall said. Morrow embraced and supported the Army Family and Community Covenants. He also led the effort to improve
Col. Rodney D. Edge salutes the troops at the end of his change of command ceremony.
housing options and championed the increase of size and capability of FMWR programs – including the Child, Youth and School Services program, which has quadrupled during his time at Lee. “Mike has done a marvelous job as garrison commander, and more than anyone else he has earned his upcoming retirement,” said Hall. “Mike, you’ve done a great job – your service and sacrifice are remarkable and greatly appreciated.” Morrow thanked the military members, Department of the Army Civilians, contractors and the local community partners who have all helped him as garrison commander. He said the transformation of Fort Lee has been a success because of the hard work and dedication of all of those entities and urged them all to continue with their great work. “This great installation has a bright and hopeful future,” Morrow said. “Truly we are very privileged to live and work in such a wonderful place. However, the blessing and opportunities we share come with some responsibilities. The duty of caring for Soldiers and their families and serving the nation is sacred. I expect that in the performance of those duties, you will continue to achieve great things.” Morrow also took time to welcome the new commander to his post. “I’d like to congratulate Col. Rodney Edge on his new command – the garrison at Fort Lee is fortunate to have an officer of Rodney’s caliber and experience to lead Fort Lee into the bright and opportunity-filled future,” he said. Edge, a quartermaster who last served on Fort Lee as a lieutenant going through the advanced course, is a great choice for the garrison, said Hall. “Colonel Edge is imminently qualified to lead this great garrison staff,” he said. “You know from your experience the services the garrison provides are essential to give Soldiers the peace of mind they need – knowing their families are well taken care of – so that they can deploy and keep the focus on mission because you and your staff are taking care of their families back here at home. “I know you are the right person for the job here at Fort Lee and you will do well,” he continued. Edge thanked everyone for attending and noted his excitement about serving at Fort Lee. “For me, this is a logistics officer’s dream,” said Edge. “This is the hub of the United States military’s logistics in-
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(TOP) Russell B. Hall, Installation Management Command Northeast Region director, passes the guidon to Col. Rodney D. Edge, incoming garrison commander, during the change of command ceremony at the Lee Club Wednesday. (ABOVE) Col. Michael G. Morrow is set to retire at a ceremony today. frastructure and I am elated to be part of it.” After recognizing the great leaders who have served the Fort Lee garrison during the last few years, he said he hoped he could continue in their tradition. “I am not here at this moment to make promises because, right now, this garrison is new to me,” Edge said. “My goal is to be strategic in thought, and … continue to live up to the great standards of the previous commanders before me. “I simply look forward to all of the glorious challenges and expectations of commanding a garrison.”
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Incoming President John E. Hall, center, receives the U.S. Army Logistics University’s colors from Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, during a change of responsibility ceremony Friday.
ALU Welcomes New Leader by Keith Desbois CASCOM Public Affairs
During a change of responsibility ceremony here Friday, Col. Mark A. McCormick, outgoing president, passed the mantle of leadership to John E. Hall, incoming president, signifying the Army Logistics University becoming a flag officer level institution. Hall, a senior executive service employee, became the first civilian to assume the position of president of the university. The upgrade in the president’s position demonstrates the university’s expanding mission as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure legislation. “I cannot think of a more exciting or critically important task than shaping the Army’s future through developing our current and next generation of leaders,” Hall said. “The last 10 years of repeated deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq have honed us to an edge not often seen in the many years of Army history. The question we now face is how do we maintain that edge?” In answer to that question he continued, “We will work with the commandants of our logistics branches and with our national level stakeholders to send graduates into the force who are prepared to lead their Soldiers and units in this environment. The standard we seek is simple yet daunt-
ing – ALU will become a nationally recognized university in which every single course fills critical gaps in Army training and education, and every graduate of every course is sought after by our operating force. Success will be defined by our graduates’ success.” The university consolidates more than 200 courses previously offered by five schools to educate sustainment leaders. It is comprised of three distinct colleges: the College of Professional and Continuing Education, Logistics Leader College and the Technical Logistics College. A consolidated Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy is also co-located at ALU. Each of these organizations has a different focus, but they share the same mission to provide professional military education and key functional training to the Army’s sustainers, whether they are civilians, officers, warrant officers or NCOs. “From partnering with nationally recognized universities to implementing the experiential learning model, ALU has made great strides in its short existence, and we aim to make even more,” Hall said. McCormick will remain at ALU and assume the new position of commandant and military deputy of the university. Hall joined the ALU team from the Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvoir, where he was the deputy director of logistics operations.
Two seminars on Preparing for Job Fairs will be held July 29 and Aug. 17, 1-2:30 p.m., at the Fort Lee ACAP Center in the Soldier Support Center. They will prepare attendees for the Sept. 1 job fair for transitioning and former military personnel and their spouses. It will be 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Lee Club. Military and prior military may preregister online at www.CivilianJobs. com by mid-August to be matched with companies based on their career and geographical preferences. For job fair details, visit the website above or call (678) 819-4132. To register for Preparing for Job Fairs, visit https://www.acapexpress. army.mil or call (804) 734-6612.
Pre-Retirement The Fort Lee Retirement Services Office will host a pre-retirement seminar on Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Soldier Support Center Auditorium. The seminar is for Soldiers who are planning to retire within 18 months. Spouses are welcome. For details, call (804) 734-6980.
Defibrillator Class Free training on the world’s easiest-to-use defibrillator is available at Fort Lee Fire Station 2 on the second Tuesday and Saturday of the month. It will be 8 a.m. - noon. To register, call Assistant Chief Brian Harness at (804) 765-3967.
Snack Contest The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is offering $4,200 in prizes for the tasty and healthy after-school snack recipes in the Patriot Family Healthy Snack Recipe Contest. The deadline for submitting a recipe is Aug. 11. Contest rules and entry information is available at www. shopmyexchange.com/Community/ patriorfamily/contests.htm.
Run for Fallen The annual Run for the Fallen will be Aug. 27, 10 a.m. - noon at Williams
Stadium. The run is sponsored by the Fort Lee Army Community Service Survivor Outreach Services program and is part of a national, non-profit initiative in honor of the fallen military members from the global war on terror. Pre-registration at http://leemwr. com/Comm/ACS/com_acs_acs.htm is encouraged. The Mid-Atlantic Memorial Wall that bears the names of all fallen military members from Virginia will be at Fort Lee for the run. Representatives from several organizations also will be present to share resources for military members, families and survivors who attend. Light refreshments will be provided. For details, call (804) 734-6446.
ASIST Training Applied Suicide Intervention Training will be available at Fort Lee this fall. It is a collaboration between Kenner Army Health Clinic Department of Behavioral Health and the Virginia Department of Health. The free training for caregivers of all backgrounds will be Oct. 18-19 and Nov. 8-9 at Memorial Chapel. To register, visit www.surveymonkey. com/s/FtLeeASISTOctober for the October session or www.surveymonkey. com/s/FtLeeASISTNovember for the November session. For details, contact Capt. Kerima A. Gibbons at kerima.a.gibbons@us.army. mil or (804) 734-9056.
Food Donations 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.
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QM Brigade Welcomes New Commander Bingham credited Sokolosky with ensurFamily Community Life Reporter ing the men and women who trained at Fort Lee Standing on the field and perched on received tough, realisthe bleachers at Williams Stadium July tic military occupational 21, the men and women of the 23rd specialty training they Quartermaster Brigade watched Brig. were able to plug in imGen. Gwen Bingham, Quartermaster mediately to formations School commanding general, transin operations all around fer command from Col. Johnny W. the world and make a Sokolosky, the brigade’s outgoing compositive impact. mander, to Col. Aimee L. Kominiak, the “Wade’s love for his incoming commander. troops, civilians and On one of the hottest days this sumtheir families is without mer, Bingham, Sokolosky and Kominiak PHOTO BY KIMBERLY K. FRITZ bounds,� Bingham said. kept their speeches short and their inspec- Brig Gen. Gwen Bingham, left, and “In your teaching, coachtion of the troops quick but held with the Col. Aimee L. Kominiak begin the ceremonial traditions such an occasion 23rd Quartermaster Brigade change ing, mentoring and caring for subordinates, without warrants. of command ceremony July 21. doubt, we are a better orIn her speech, Bingham praised ganization and we thank Sokolosky for the superior ways in which you for your selfless commitment and dedication.� he commanded the unit that trains not only Soldiers but Bingham congratulated the retiring leader for a job well Airmen, Marines and Sailors. done serving the brigade, the Quartermaster School, the “Wade has served this command faithfully for the past Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Citing two years,� Bingham said. “Leader, logistician and standard his great pride, humility, loyalty, selflessness and steadbearer, he has given his all to this command. The achievefast commitment, Bingham said the words “thank you� ments made as a direct result of his stalwart leadership and felt almost inadequate to express her heartfelt gratitude vision are nothing of short of exemplary.� Bingham said evidence of Sokolosky’s exceptional lead- for all Sokolosky did and gave during his command. Turning her attention to the new 23rd QM Bde. comership can be seen daily through the competent and confimander, Bingham welcomed the U.S. Military Academy dent Army, Air Force, Marine and Navy warriors he leads graduate and Tennessee native back to Fort Lee. and trains in the brigade footprint and his sphere of influCalling her portfolio impressive, Bingham said Kominiak ence. by Kimberly K. Fritz
comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience. “We celebrate your excitement with us as there is surely nothing more fulfilling in my view than leading, training and caring for America’s sons and daughters who are now entrusted to able leadership and care,� the general said. “Without doubt, we in the Quartermaster School are delighted to have you join us (for the mission of) training Soldiers, growing leaders and perpetuating the rich history, customs and traditions of our regiment.� Sokolosky, citing Virginia’s summertime thermostat creeping higher, kept short his message of thanks for the support he’d received throughout his career. His voice cracking, he thanked his wife Tracy and their children for their support. Directing a lot of his attention to the Soldiers standing in formation, Sokolosky gave a collective thanks to the hundreds of people he worked with over the years. He broke from change of command traditions and did not list the many accomplishments made during his command and allowed the brigade’s reputation to speak for itself. Instead, he shared a brief history lesson. “It dawned on me several weeks ago that this ceremony occurs on the 150th anniversary of one of the Civil War’s first significant battles, the First Battle of Bull Run,� Sokolosky said. “Unfortunately, it’s a low point in our Army’s history. Those of you who are historians know that the Army doesn’t do very well traditionally in our first battles and Bull Run ranks at the top.� Explaining the poor conditions of the men in battle that day in 1861 and their demoralizing defeat and full retreat, he quickly clarified his point. SEE 23rd QM, PAGE 12
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New Ordnance Battalion Joins Fort Lee by Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
The 832nd Ordnance Battalion became an official part of the Fort Lee team July 26 during an uncasing ceremony at the Ordnance School running track. Lt. Col. Demetrius L. Jackson, 832nd Ord. Bn. commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Ray B. Johnson, 832nd Ord. Bn. command sergeant major, uncased the unit’s colors during the ceremony. Col. Pharisse Berry oversaw the formalities. The battalion, which trains Soldiers to be technically and tactically proficient in ammunition handling and storage, as well as explosive ordnance disposal, moved here from Redstone Arsenal, Ala., as part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure initiatives. The guidon was cased during a ceremony at Redstone
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Lt. Col. Demetrius L. Jackson, 832nd Ordnance Battalion commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Ray B. Johnson, 832nd Ord. Bn. CSM, uncased the unit’s colors in front of the battalion during the ceremony Tuesday. Arsenal on June 9. “The 832nd Ordnance Battalion casing ceremony on June 9 ‌ marked the beginning of the final phase of the Ordnance School’s move to consolidate at
ers from the local communities who realized they were witnessing the end of an era at Redstone. More importantly, they realized that they were losing a valuable member of their family.�
Fort Lee as a result of the Base Realignment and Closing Act,� said Berry. “As I watched the ceremony last month, I noticed the sadness on the faces of the installation leaders and the lead-
With the move, the battalion has now planted its flag here at Fort Lee, said Berry. “I have no doubt that Fort Lee and the Tri-City Area communities will embrace them and welcome them to the family,� he said. While the battalion is new to the installation, it is not new to the mission of training ordnance Soldiers, said Berry. “We will continue to ensure that we send the finest, technically proficient ordnance warriors to the operational Army – the 832nd Ordnance Battalion has helped us do this for decades and the latest chapter in its history will not impede its ability to continue to train America’s sons and daughters,� he said. Jackson, who took command of the battalion at Redstone SEE 832nd, PAGE 15
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Looking for free outdoor entertainment in a fun atmosphere close to Fort Lee? Look no further than Dogwood Dell’s summer-long Festival of Arts 2011 in Richmond. Festival of Arts at Dogwood Dell promotes free live dance, music and theater productions from June through August each year courtesy of the City of Richmond Parks and Recreation Department. Dogwood Dell is a 2,400-seat outdoor amphitheater owned and operated by the City of Richmond and is located at 700 Blanton Ave. in Byrd Park. During the Festival of Arts 2011, the venue is host to patriotic services and celebrations, dance performances, theater productions, movies, concerts and more. The Concert Ballet of Virginia, Bop Nation, the Richmond Boys Choir and the Slack Family Band have all appeared on the main stage this summer. With a few weeks of Festival of Arts 2011 left, there is still time to enjoy the variety of free entertainment Dogwood Dell has to offer. The musical, “Hairspray,� is the next feature performance at the venue, July 29-31 at 8:30 p.m. The musical is based on the 1988 film of the same name about a teen-
ager whose dream is to dance on a syndicated TV show. After becoming a celebrity dancer on the show overnight, the teenager launches a campaign to integrate the show. The movie and musical observe civic injustices in parts of American society in the 1960s and features 1960sstyle dance music and downtown rhythm and blues. A follow-on performance of “Hairspray� is scheduled at Dogwood Dell on Aug. 5 and 6 at 8:30 p.m. Folk and Americana music from the Robbin Thompson Band is scheduled for Aug. 7 at 7 p.m., followed by Movies Under the Stars on Aug. 12. All Festival of Arts 2011 events are free and open to the public. For more information about the Dogwood Dell, the Festival of Arts performance calendar or events, visit www.dogwooddell.net.
Off Duty In the Community is a weekly feature of the Traveller offering descriptions of locales, events and volunteer opportunities of interest to Fort Lee Soldiers and civilians. To submit story ideas, send an email to leeepublicaffairs@conus.army.mil.
Fort Lee’s Texas Hold’em winner, Staff Sgt. Anthony Wilson, competed in the Army-wide online tournament July 23 and took 3rd place overall.
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Soldiers and volunteers from the 109th Quartermaster Company, 49th QM Group seem very much at ease as they donate blood on July 18 at Fire Station No. 2. During the six-hour blood drive, volunteers donated about 80 units of blood to the Armed Services Blood Program.
Jerlyn Lantz, AAFES Power Zone manager, stands with Everett Steven and Jevin Sullivan, the second- and third-place finishers, respectively, in the “You Think You Can Dance� contest July 16.
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Casting Call The Army G-4 is looking for talented Soldiers to star in a series of public service announcements. Auditions will be held at Fort Lee on Aug. 8, 1-5 p.m. To schedule an appointment and receive a script, send an email to devon.hylander@us.army. mil or call (703) 697-6666. Filming of the announcements will be Aug. 9-11. The parts available include a private first class, a staff sergeant, a first sergeant, a captain and three or four extras, although Soldiers of any rank, gender or race may try out. The four public service announcements will be aired on the Armed Forces Network, the Pentagon Channel, installation networks and the internet. The PSAs will be part of the Army’s Campaign on Property Accountability. Other qualifications include a clear speaking voice and availability during the filming schedule.
23rd QM — FROM PAGE 6 “This is not our Army of today or any of our sister services,” he said. “We are not poorly equipped and, more importantly, we are not poorly led. The officers and NCOs standing before you today are part of the greatest fighting force on this planet. Battle hardened and tested over the last 10 years of persistent conflict, (they’re) a far cry from the untrained volunteers who gathered in the weeks before Bull Run.” Turning his attention to the noncommissioned officer corps, Sokolosky praised Fort Lee’s platoon sergeants, instructors and staff NCOs. “Day in and day out these brave warriors make a difference,” he said. “Denied special pay or incentives, resource demands where 14-hour duty days barely get the job done, lost weekends and lost family time – this is the life of a TRADOC NCO. Through all these challenges, the NCOs make it happen, ensuring the welfare and training of their Soldiers because Soldiers go to war from advanced individual training, and it’s their job to make sure they are ready. I say thank you, Fort Lee says thank you and, more importantly, a mom and dad thank you, a husband or wife thanks you.” Sokolosky welcomed his successor to the unit and wished her luck on her first day that would begin too early the following morning. Melting under the heat, Kominiak kept her remarks under three minutes. She thanked Sokolosky for the smooth transition, thanked her family members for witnessing the special day, asked for prayers for her deployed husband and his unit and praised the troops on the field. “I am so very proud to be leading such a great team of professionals, and I look forward to serving with you,” she said. “Supporting Victory, the corps starts here.”
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Military Chef of Year Vies for National Title by Kimberly K. Fritz Family/Community Life Reporter
DALLAS – Air Force Staff Sgt. Ghil Medina, the first Airman to win Armed Forces Junior Chef of the Year during the 36th annual Culinary Arts Competition at Fort Lee, was in the spotlight once again this week as he vied for the title of American Culinary Foundation National Student Chef of the Year. Medina, a services journeyman at Joint Base LangleyEustis, arrived in Dallas Sunday for the ACF national competition and convention, a yearly meeting where hundreds of culinary experts from around the country gather for professional development and competition. The Airman earned his spot at the event after winning a late-April ACF Western Regional Competition in Scottsdale, Ariz. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Russell Campbell, Advanced Food Service Training Division chief at the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, said Medina is the first military chef to take his local win to the regional and national levels. “He’s done an incredible job, and we are all proud of his accomplishments,” Campbell said. “Not only has he come further than any other Fort Lee competitor,
but he has also given us new experiences and we’ve all learned a great deal from these events.” In preparation for this week’s competition, Medina spent weeks in the kitchens at the JCCoE honing his skills, perfecting his methods and working to eliminate any obstacles to claiming the national title. Arriving in Dallas, the 23-year-old chef quickly discovered the tremendous pool of talent gathered at the ACF National Convention. The assembly includes executive chefs from a variety of big-name hotels and resorts, chief instructors from national culinary schools and a lot of young talent from high schools, colleges and universities. “It’s where the best and the brightest battle it out for the opportunity to add an ACF title to their list of accomplishments,” said Leah Craig, ACF media relations. The category in which Medina will compete, she continued, was established to recognize “the future of the industry” – culinary students who are clearly destined to become the accomplished chefs of tomorrow. Other competitors in the Student Chef of the Year category include Aaron Guajardo III, a college student SEE CHEF, PAGE 22
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Quartermaster Officer Candidate School Graduates Converge at Fort Lee for First Time in 45 Years “We were all young guys then,” he said. “Some of us Senior Writer/Special Projects had been in the military for a while and some had just hat started with a gotten in, and we helped hat and grew into each other to grow, to get an anticipated occasion through the journey. We all ended last week on strong went our separate ways, but notes of camaraderie and we all contributed somereflection. thing.” Members of Officer Retired Capt. Billy Candidate School Class Tummond, who was last 66-16 of the Quartermaster at Fort Lee in 1969, said School converged at Fort he hadn’t seen many of his Lee July 19-20 for its first classmates since 1966, and reunion, filling in the gaps it was imperative to reacof nearly 50 years since quaint himself with an imthey were 20-somethings portant event in his life. starting their careers in a “This is the first and only very different Army. reunion we’ve ever had,” “This is about the casaid the Lake Alford, Fla., maraderie that people resident. “When you get to have when they serve in be our age, you might not be the military,” said Ron around if they had a reunion Demery, the reunion’s next week. So, it was nice to organizer. “It’s different give it a shot; it was nice to than a college or high see all the old guys.” school graduation class. etired Maj. John You can spend four years Cather had a simiin school with someone, lar sentiment. He said he and on the other hand, PHOTO BY STEPHEN BAKER hadn’t seen many of the you can spend six months Maj. John “Jack” Kredo welcomes attendees of the OCS Class 66-16 Reunion to the Aerial Delivery class members since 1966, in the military with someand Field Services Department headquarters July 20. The attendees toured the facility and other and it brought life to a maone and you’re buddies training facilities during their two-day stay. jor chapter in his career as a with him for life. It’s just Soldier. a different feeling when who wasn’t in our unit but was in OCS with me, and that’s “This means quite a bit,” he said of the gathering, struggling you serve with someone in the military.” how this all got started.” to finish his thoughts. Class 66-16 had plenty to bond them. They were the hat was a year ago. Demery, who has organized sevAside from catching up on each other’s lives, the reunion atfirst OCS class to take the oath at Fort Lee since 1946. eral 575th reunions, located 78 of the 90 Soldiers in tendees all expressed wonderment at how much Fort Lee has Furthermore, they raised their hands at the height of the preparation for the first Class 66-16 Reunion. changed. Ashcraft was last at Fort Lee in 1972 and struggled Vietnam War, volunteering for duty as officers in the age “Twenty of them were deceased, and we’ve since lost with the images of the installation today. of the draft. Many of them wound up in the jungles of two since we started locating people,” said Demery. “I didn’t recognize anything here except for the exchange (now Southeast Asia. The reunion attracted 61 people to Fort Lee to celebrate the PXtra) and the old movie theater (now the Lee Theater),” he Demery and many of his classmates were among those the nine weeks they spent here 45 years ago (the first 13 said. “Things have changed so much.” to serve in Vietnam. He was a member of 575th Supply The Army has changed as well, said Tummond, full of the imCompany that served there and routinely wears a hat em- weeks were spent at Fort Knox, Ky.). Attending were 27 classmates, six cadre and a number of wives. They were ages he saw of young Soldiers at the rigger training facility and broidered with the unit name and its location during the welcomed by Brig. Gen. Gwen Bingham, the 51st QM Ordnance Campus he visited. He seemed to marvel at how the war, Cam Ranh Bay. A member of his platoon, retired General, visited a number of training facilities to include Army, as an institution, just keeps marching on. Sgt. Maj. Arthur W. Snyder, a Colonial Heights resident the sprawling new Ordnance Campus and dedicated a paver “It’s just amazing how much the army has changed,” he said. and member of the Quartermaster Foundation, wears his at the QM Museum. Retired Capt. Henry Ashcraft, a resi“The Army just goes on, and it seems to just get better and betproudly as well. The reunion idea began with his hat. dent of Oklahoma City, said the occasion brought to mind ter.” “The son of a classmate saw the cap and said, ‘My faThe Class 66-16 completed its reunion 72 miles south in ther was there, and he was in your unit,’” said Demery. the spirit of support the class exemplified when it came together 45 years ago. Littleton, N.C., where they had a recreational outing. “My friend (Snyder) called me, I called my classmate, by T. Anthony Bell
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Pvt. Louis Green, Spc. Josette Whorton, Pfc. Ralph Hyppolite, Spc. Alana Grant and Spc. Emanuel Olowu had all just travelled through the dangerous streets of Iraq, where their Humvee was attacked several times by insurgents. And yet they were excited to the point of wanting to do it again. “It was awesome,” said Olowu, who like the others are assigned to Mike Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade. “Everything was perfect.” Olowu was referring to the realism he and fellow Soldiers experienced in the virtual environment of Fort Lee’s newest combat simulation training aid, the Reconfigurable Vehicle Tactical Trainer. He and about 30 of his fellow Soldiers from Mike Co. christened the RVTT when it opened for business July 19. It is housed in the old Warrior Training Center (building 6235), which has undergone extensive renovations and features eight separate vehicle trainers. The RVTT consists of stationary Humvees that mimic the real thing using sound effects and hydraulics. It also can be reconfigured to a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck and comes complete with tactical radio, navigational systems and individual and crew-served weapons. In addition to the vehicle itself, the facility employs buildable scenarios and depicts those scenarios on a 360-degree floor-to-ceiling screen that immerses the crew, putting them smack in the middle of a convoy or similar mission. “Compared to the training we had in basic training, this was more realistic,” said Olowu, “and it made me realize what Soldiers go through in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. It’s just real.” H. Bryan I. Holtman, chief, Training Division, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security, said the RVTTs have been installed in training facilities Army-wide, but Fort Lee has a unique setup in comparison to the other facilities. “Fort Lee leads the way with this system that we have installed right now,” he said. “There is no other installation that has two sets of trainers with two AAR rooms in the same building.” That means that a platoon-sized element can train on convoy procedures simultaneously and review missions immediately following their iteration in after-action review rooms located down the hall. The monitor-filled enclosures allow unit trainers and four contract facilitators to observe the action in real-time
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IEDs at specific times so they can execute their reporting procedures.” Menzies added that “basic convoy procedures are basic convoy procedures, but we know that tactics change and the training requirements change with them. So we try to get the unit trainers to come down and give us their input prior to the training so we can build scenarios that suit their needs.” The RVTT may best benefit a group of Soldiers, said Hyppollite, but it is most impressive on an individual level. “It’s a pretty good system,” he said. “Going through the training helps you see what you are lacking as a team and as an individual and how your mistakes affect the team. That is pretty helpful.” Only a few Soldiers have undergone training at the facility thus far. Grate said he expects the numbers to increase in no time. “I expect the throughput to be around 350 military personnel a week,” he said. The RVTT is the latest addition to Fort Lee’s electronic simulation training portfolio. It includes three small arms simulation facilities, a 1-30 Call for Fire Trainer and a vehicle rollover simulator called Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer. Units interested in training on the RVTT should call (804) 734-3218/3536.
(ABOVE) Soldiers prepare to execute a mission using the Reconfigurable Vehicle Tactical Trainier July 19. The RVTT is a full-size vehicle simulator designed to mimic convoy and other missions. The Soldiers are assigned to Mike Company, 244th QM Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, and were the first unit to train in the new facility. (LEFT) Pvt. Louis Green talks on the radio in the RVTT while his fellow Soldiers perform their individual tasks. and discuss every detail of the mission afterward through a playback system. Currently, the system has the capability to run through a fourvehicle convoy because the two sites operate on a stand-alone basis, said Lee Grate, the facility’s training coordinator. “Once they are linked,” he said, “we’ll be able to execute an eight-vehicle convoy at one time.” Although the system’s technical specifications may be considered impressive, the strength of the RVTT is its flexibility. Anthony Menzies, the contractor site lead, said the system’s buildable-scenario software affords facilitators the opportunity to work closely with unit trainers to tailor the training to specific unit needs. “If a captain comes in and says ‘I just want to train my guys on reporting improvised explosive devices.’ We can do that,” he said. “We can put them on a road in Baghdad, Afghanistan, Korea – wherever they want to go – and line the route with
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From Smoke Signals to Alpha Bravo Military Communications Have Evolved Through the Centuries The advent of wireless radio communication was no exception. In the early years, transmissions could be difficult to Production Assistant understand because of static, bad weather or other interferAlpha Lima Papa Hotel Alpha Bravo Echo Tango – ence. “The phonetic code used for flags,” said Brown, “was That’s “alphabet” rendered in the international spelling or adapted for radio use. During World War I, each nation had phonetic alphabet, and its route to its present form might its own particular list of words. The need to standardize this list for international use was realized in 1927 (and such a) surprise you. As long as there have been armies and enemies, there’s code was promulgated.” In World War I, Americans used Able, Boy, Cast, Dog been a need to communicate clearly over distance with and Easy while their British counterparts used Apples, one’s own forces. Bamboozling the enemy is also an aim. Butter, Charlie, Duff and Edward. About that time, the The Greeks had an ingenious torch and water signaling sysGermans were using Anton, Berta, Caesar, Dora and Emil. tem that was documented as early as the 4th century B.C. During World War II, it was necessary for British ships The Romans favored colored smoke as did aboriginal tribes to communicate with the U.S. and other Allied forces so in what would become known as North America. many letter words were standardized. The current phonetic “In England, during the 16th century, beacons were used alphabet became official in 1957 because of action taken and, in 1796, the Admiralty adopted a shutter-type maby the International Civil Aviation Organization and the chine, known as the ‘Murray Lettering Telegraph.’ Morse Joint Communications-Electronics Committee. Air traffic Code and electric telegraph were used for the first time in controllers, military personnel and others around the world the Crimean War (1835-1837),” Wikipedia reports. Other share this language that meets several criteria. visual and auditory signals have included flashing lights, For example, the words used to name the letters are usuwhistles, sirens, foghorns and bells. ally two syllables. “November” and “Mike” are a notable So when did “names” for the letters of the alphabet exception. They sound pretcome into play? “The ority much the same whether gins of this communicathey are being pronounced tions tool can be found in by an air traffic controlthe late 19th century when ler in Bangladesh or one in the navies of the world Baltimore. None of the letneeded a means to comSgt. McGillicuddy’s Cool Word Search puzter names is a word that’s municate rapidly between zle, on Page 21, features many letter names easy to mistake for another. ships steaming in close forof international alphabets past and present. Twenty-four of the 26 mation and to give adminTry your hand at finding them. letters’ names have changed istrative messages in port,” at least once since 1913. said Daniel A. Brown, his“Mike” and “X-ray” have torian and archivist at the stood the tests of time and remained the same through all U.S. Army Signal Center at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Ga. phonetic alphabets used by the American military. “Love,” Flags were designed for each letter of the alphabet, which survived through WWII, was replaced by “Lima” and they were given word names to avoid misunderstand(pronounced like the city, not the bean), probably because ings and ensure clarity, said Brown. The 1913 U.S. Navy Bluejackets Manual is one of the first publications to in- “Lima” has two distinct syllables and “Love” does not. Other changes include “Boy” that became “Baker” and clude this code, he noted. then “Bravo,” “Cast” that yielded to “Charlie,” “Dog” that Each flag stood for a letter and, sometimes, for a command. morphed into “Delta,” “King” that was dethroned by “Kilo” The “A” flag, for example, meant “affirmative” or “afirm” and “Vice” that was conquered by “Victor.” while the “P” flag stood for “prep” or “preparatory.” The first four letters of the World War II version of the Technological advances always seem to demand changes. by Kathryn C. Weigel
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phonetic alphabet used by American and Allied forces has been immortalized in music. Contemporary folk singer and songwriter Joe Crookston recorded “Able Baker Charlie and Dog” in 2008. His song tells the story of his maternal grandfather and other members of a U.S. Navy construction battalion or Seabees who were assigned to build the four runways on Tinian Island in the South Pacific. The runways were named Able, Baker, Charlie and Dog, and they were used by the Enola Gay and Bockscar for their war-ending bombing flights over Japan. Many civilians may not recognize the term “phonetic alphabet,” but the light of recognition comes to their faces when they hear an example. Perhaps that’s because popular culture, from war movies to folk songs, has embedded bits of this special lingo in their memories.
‘Able Baker Charlie & Dog’ The folk song, “Able Baker Charlie and Dog,” written and performed by Joe Crookston and mentioned in this article, may be heard on the Traveller’s website, www.ftleetraveller.com. Search the feature section for the article and click on the link. Inspired by a grandfather’s World War II experiences, “Able Baker” is the title song on the CD that was named the 2009 Album of the Year by the International Folk Alliance.
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State Sen. Marsh Addresses Meeting at Lee and appropriations, an ongoing referendum whereby employees whose work week is cut to as few as 24 hours would still retain their benefits for up to six weeks and a $100 million expansion approved for Virginia Sen. Henry L. Marsh III was keynote Virginia State University. He also addressed the acspeaker for the July 16 Hopewell Action Committee tive military and their rights and entitlements, civilian luncheon at the Fort Lee Regimental Club. Also atemployees and their rights and benefits, and the hiring tending with committee members were Delegate and upward mobility of people with disabilities – both Rosalyn R. Dance, Soldiers, Department of the military and civilian, according to Green. Army Civilians and family members. Marsh was a leader in the massive resistance against “We had heard that Senator Marsh was going to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Brown vs. Board discuss a number of ideas and issues directly affectof Education case that desegregated public schools. ing Soldiers, civilians and family members,� said Marsh served in the Army after earning a law deCASCOM Family Readiness Group Leader Viktoria CONTRIBUTED PHOTO gree. He has concentrated on civil rights law, and Green. “I thought it was important that I attend so that I could bring relevant issues back to our FRG CASCOM FRG Leader Viktoria Green poses with the many of the findings in his cases helped change the members, and I was certainly not disappointed.� guest speaker, state Sen. Henry L. Marsh III, and HHC, country, said Green. Marsh began his political career on the Richmond Green said that Marsh touched on many issues di- CASCOM, 1st Sgt. Laderek Green at the recent Hopewell City Council in 1966. He has served in the state rectly affecting and impacting FRG members as well Action Committee luncheon at the Regimental Club. Senate since 1991. He is chair of the Courts of as military and civilian employees. “Senator Marsh is an active state senator who is abreast initiatives he is working on are to exempt disabled veter- Justice Committee and a member of committees for Local of current issues and is a dynamic speaker, and he is also ans from state personal property taxes and to hold a refer- Government, Finance, Rules and Transportation. “Not only did we obtain a great deal of useful informaconsidered a pioneer of early human and civil rights strug- endum to have local governments establish income guides tion from Senator Marsh to pass along to our FRG memfor all taxes for veterans.� gle,� she said. “Senator Marsh had the attention of everyone attending the bers,� said 1st Sgt. Green, “but it was an awesome honor CASCOM HHC’s 1st Sgt. Laderek Green, husband of Viktoria Green, added, “The senator touched on such im- luncheon,� Green said. Marsh discussed a Joint Legislative to meet and be in the company of leaders such as Senator portant issues as active duty and veterans’ rights. Ongoing and Review Committee initiative to discuss school districts Marsh and Delegate Dance.� by Sherry Williams Kidd CASCOM FRSA
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SGT. MCGILLICUDDY’S COOL WORD SEARCH Puzzling Phonetic Alphabet by Kathryn C. Weigel Production Assistant
Below are words used in the current international phonetic alphabet. Some entries from the World War I and II versions are listed as well. Find the words in the puzzle. They are forward, backward, vertical, horizontal and diagonal. There is also a story about the phonetic alphabet on Page 18 of this issue. Alpha King Sierra Bravo Lima Sugar Charlie Love Tango Delta Mike Tare Easy November Uncle Echo Oboe Uniform Foxtrot Option Unit George Oscar Vice Golf Papa Victor Have Prep X-ray Hotel Pup Yankee Hypo Quack Yoke India Quebec Zebra Item Queen Zed Jig Roger Zulu Juliett Romeo Kilo Rush SEE ANSWERS, PAGE 24
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Botanical Garden Has Something for Everyone by Kathryn C. Weigel Production Assistant
Once a hunting ground of Native Americans and a destination for 19th century bicyclists, Richmond’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a popular tourist destination. It is also a learning center and play area for children and adults, a winter wonderland of lights and holiday decorations and the site of “Diamonds in the Rough,” a stick sculpture by Patrick Dougherty, a world famous artist. Open all but four days a year, the garden is actually a series of themed gardens, a conservatory for exotic plants, educational facilities, a shop, a café and a tea house. Located at 1800 Lakeside Ave. in Richmond, Lewis Ginter is Virginia’s official state botanical garden. The facility collects and cultivates plants from around the world. It maintains a botanical library and herbarium. Summer months bring extended hours to the garden. Through August, the garden is open late Tuesdays for Summer in the Children’s Garden, a time of family fun, and Thursdays for Flowers After 5, with wine-tasting, live music, dining and shopping available. The winter holiday season is the time for model train displays, botanical decorations and half a million lights in the garden. Dougherty’s stick sculpture is unique to the Richmond garden. His inspiration came from the surrounding environment, and it’s made from locally gathered natural
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(LEFT) Rudbeckia and purple fountain grass are among the many plants to be seen now at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. (ABOVE) Patrick Dougherty’s Diamonds in the Rough stick sculpture beckons visitors to Virginia’s botanical garden. materials in a sustainable way, according to the garden’s website. At least five tractor-trailer loads of sticks and saplings were used. Most were young red maples and sweet gum saplings that came from private rural tracts of land. Dougherty has built more than 200 such sculptures around the world. Regular hours at the garden are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily except for special evening hours. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for senior citizens and $6 for children ages 3-12. Among the special gardens within the complex are a Healing Garden, Sunken Garden, Asian Valley, Rose Garden, a wetland garden, a Victorian garden and a Children’s Garden, which includes a wheelchair-accessible Tree House, Adventure Pathway and International
ANNUITIES — FROM PAGE 2 Many people purchase annuities because they grow tax deferred – that is, your contributions are not taxed, but any earnings they generate are taxed at your regular income tax rate. Annuities have no annual contribution limit, but you’ll pay a 10 percent federal tax penalty on withdrawals before age 59 ½. One big tax disadvantage is that – whereas earnings from money invested in stocks, bonds or mutual funds is taxed as capital gains – annuities are taxed at regu-
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Village. There are water and sand play areas as well. The botanical garden has a helpful website, www.lewisginter.org, where browsers can see what flowers are in bloom, check the lunch menu in the Robins Tea House or Garden Cafe, plan the day’s activities or sign up for educational opportunities. Information is also available at (804) 262-9887. The garden has a number of facilities that may be rented for special functions including weddings, receptions and meetings. Fort Lee community members are invited to submit Staycation articles and photographs to the Traveller before Sept. 1. All submissions will be evaluated for a special prize at the end of the summer vacation period. For details, contact the Traveller managing editor at (804) 734-7147.
• Most deferred annuities charge an early withdrawal penalty called a surrender charge, which usually starts at 7 or 8 percent and gradually declines to zero. However, they also can be much higher, so read your contract carefully. A few additional precautions: • Consider consulting a fee-only financial advisor versus one who earns commissions-recommended products. • Because 401(k) plans and IRAs are already tax-deferred and have lower fees, it may not make sense to roll over those balances into an annuity. • Before moving an existing annu-
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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take a copy of it with them. For details, call Ruth Miller at (919) 956-5541, ext. 209.
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Doc Popcorn’s grand opening at the PXtra is July 30. The event will feature free popcorn 1-3 p.m. that day. Regular hours will be Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. The concession offers several flavors of popcorn.
The Troops to Teachers program will present a onehour 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.
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A National Night Out observance is slated for Aug. 2, 6-8 p.m., on the soccer field behind Memorial Chapel. America’s “night out against crime� at Fort Lee 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 sponsored by FMWR and the Fort Lee Religious Support Group. For details, call (804) 734-6461.
The Jessie J. Mayes Tri-Cities 555th Airborne Chapter, 555th PIA Inc., will meet Aug. 3, 6 p.m., at the Regimental Club, building P-2609, on C Avenue. Membership is open to all military veterans. Prior airborne experience is not required. For details, call (804) 590-1101.
Girl Scout Courtney Hook is collecting gently worn women’s winter apparel (hats, scarves, coats) for donation to the Care Shelter for battered women in Petersburg. It is part of her Gold Award project. Donations may be dropped off at the Army Community Service building on Mahone Avenue through Aug. 22. For details, call (804) 734-6388.
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VA Enrollment A Veterans Administration Health Care Enrollment Event is set for July 29, 1-4 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center. Veterans who have received their DD214 form should
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 – Jan. 20, March 16 and May 18. Each will be 8 a.m. noon. For details and enrollment, call the Army Community Service Advocacy Team at (804) 734-6381.
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Hiring Events The Fort Lee ACAP Center in the Soldiers Support Center has slated two hiring and information events. Both will be in Classroom 124A. On Aug. 4, Rolls-Royce will be interviewing for machinist positions from 12:30-2 p.m. For information, visit www.rolls-royce.com/careers. On Aug. 18, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., First Command Financial Services will interview for financial adviser positions.
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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 and is due by Sept. 1. For details and registration, call (804) 734-5012 or 734-5030.
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All youngsters in the Fort Lee community are invited to participate in this year’s vacation Bible school program.
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. Trap shoots are scheduled for July 31, Aug. 28 and Sept. 25. Skeet shoots are slated for Aug. 13-14 and Sept. 11. For details, call (804) 765-2212 or 765-2210.
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Registration for the Before- and After-School Program at CYSS starts Aug. 1 for youths attending kindergarten through 5th grade in Prince George County public schools. A part-day preschool program for youths 3 to 5 years old starts in late August. Morning and afternoon sessions of the three-hour weekday program are available. The Strong Beginnings Pre-K Program will also start in late August for children entering kindergarten next fall. For details about the programs and registration, call (804) 765-3852.
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Former prisoners of war from the Korean conflict 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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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.
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It will be Aug. 15-19, 6-8:30 p.m. at Memorial Chapel. Space is limited so parents are encouraged to register their children as soon as possible. For details and registration, call (804) 734-0970.
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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 at 5 p.m. For details, call (804) 765-1539.
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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Biggest Loser CRUSADE FOR CHRIST OF PETERSBURG CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC. 2512 Deer¿eld Drive • P.O. Box 3530 • Petersburg, Virginia 23805-3530 (804) 862-1779 Benjamin E. Shaw, Sr., Pastor • Mamie L. Shaw, First Lady Weekly Services
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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.
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.
Self-Defense Women’s Martial Arts Self-Defense is a one-hour group exercise class focusing on combining martial arts and self-defense techniques to improve physical fitness levels. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The cost is $69 a month or $8 a class. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
Go Fish – for Free Military members may fish free at a private, continuously stocked pond about five minutes from Fort Lee. It is a keep or
release area. The pond is behind the Tackle Shop and Rod Rental, 1708 Riverdale Ave., Prince George. People can fish from the shore or a boat from the FMWR Outdoor Recreation Office. For details, call (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 swimming@ leemwr.com. For general pool information, call 734-6198.
Skateboarding The last skateboard competition of the season has been slated for Aug. 13 at the FMWR Adventure Park on C Avenue. Registration opens at 10 a.m. with competition starting at 11:30 a.m. each day. Junior competition, for ages 12 and under, has a $5 entry fee. Intermediate competition, for ages 13 and up, has a $7 fee. Open competition has a $10 entry fee. Contestants must show an identification card as proof of age, wear a helmet and pay the fee. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
Horseback Riding The FMWR Outdoor Recreation Center offers horseback riding sessions in Dinwiddie County. The cost is $20 per session. The next session is Aug. 6, 1 p.m. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
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A free hiring event for military personnel and their spouses is set for Aug. 18, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Richmond International Raceway, 6600 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond. For information and registration, visit https:// recruitmilitary.com/expos/380-Richmond/candidates/ information.
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, are 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.
Filipino Festival The 6th annual Filipino Festival will be held Aug. 12, 5-10 p.m., and Aug. 13, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., at 8200 Woodman Road, Richmond. Bands will perform each evening. For details, visit www.filipinofestival.org.
Farmers’ Market The Prince George Regional Heritage Center is sponsoring a farmers’ market on Aug. 6, 8 a.m. - noon, at 6602 Courts Drive, Prince George. For details, call (804) 863-0212.
Church Picnic 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.,
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at Blessed Hope Community Church, 6899 Lakepoint Drive, Prince George. The free event also will include games and activities. For details, call (804) 243-6752.
Crater Battle A special event commemorating southern soldiers who were killed in the Battle of the Crater during the Civil War is set for July 30, 7 p.m., at Blandford Church and Cemetery, 111 Rochelle Lane, Petersburg. The walking tour, “Remember the Glorious Dead: The Battle of the Crater,� is sponsored by the Petersburg Department of Tourism, Museum and Visitor Services and the Petersburg National Battlefield. The hour-long tour will begin at the church reception center. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For details about the free event, call (804) 733-2396.
Skywatch Programs The Petersburg National Battlefield and the Richmond Astronomical Society have slated free Skywatch programs for this year. Three more will be held at General Grant’s Headquarters, 1001 Pecan Ave., Hopewell, on Aug. 6, Oct. 8 and Nov. 5. RAS members will provide telescopes for the visitors to use. Rangers recommend visitors take a flashlight, jacket, blanket or chairs and telescope if they have one. For details, call (804) 732-3531, ext. 204.
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Dr. David Keeton is now accepting new patients!
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