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Fall celebration raises community spirit SEE PAGE 12 DINING FACILITIES POST HOLIDAY MEAL SCHEDULE Thanksgiving feast open to military families, guests; will feature an assortment of traditional entrees along with ample desserts and decorative displays SEE PAGE 14
HOLIDAY TUNES 392nd Army Band asks community members to mark their calendars for the annual yule-tide concert set for Dec. 6 SEE PAGE 4
IN YOUR FACE PICTURE PAGE Training Soldiers, toystore “elves� among subjects of this week’s Traveller photo feature SEE PAGE 13
VEHICLE SAFETY Fort Lee experts discuss dangerous habits like texting, cellphone use while operating a motor vehicle SEE PAGE 18
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Are the costly add-ons of extended warranties worth the expense or simply a sucker bet intended to boost the seller’s bottom line? It depends on whom you ask. According to consumer watchdog organizations like the Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Reports, extended warranties and service contracts often don’t make strong financial sense. However, some people find extended warranties reassuring, especially for large purchases with electronic components that can be easily broken and are expensive to repair. Before buying an extended warranty, do the research and consider these points:
• Does it overlap with the manufacturer’s warranty? Don’t pay twice for duplicate coverage. • Many credit cards automatically extend the manufacturer’s warranty for up to a year on purchases – for free. • Before purchasing, check the company’s track record with your state’s Department of Insurance, the Better Business Bureau and independent reviewers like Angie’s List. • Service contracts might not cover specific product parts or repairs. If the terms don’t list a part or function as specifically covered, assume it’s not. • Carefully review the contract for deductibles, limits on the number of allowable service calls, exclusions and clauses that allow the company to deny
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Dust bunnies are the bane of my existence. Well, that might be a tad dramatic, but let’s just say I pretty much hate dusting. Then again, my mother taught me to never use the word “hate� so let’s go with this: Dusting is an activity
of which I am not particularly fond. (And I get bonus points for not ending with a preposition.) You see, I just spent all last week cleaning my 100-yearold base house for a neighborhood party. Even though every military family on my street has the exact same old house with it’s government budget lino-
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leum floors and gazillion layers of paint, we still try to spruce things up when we host each other. So, I cleaned the house for my guests. Sure, housework is pretty lousy all the way around, but dusting is, by far, the most frustrating and futile of household chores. Take, for example, vacuuming. On the cleaning satisfaction scale (this doesn’t exist, but just go with it) vacuuming is a 10. There’s something about the whirring, the amps, and the way you can hear de-
• If buying an extended warranty through the dealer, find out whether it’s backed by the manufacturer (which means you can go to any dealership throughout the country) or by a third party, which could limit repair options considerably. • Most carriers sell a variety of plans at varying costs, duration and mileage limits – everything from basic powertrain-only policies to comprehensive bumper-to-bumper coverage. • Ask whether the warranty can be transferred to a new owner – that’ll boost resale value. • Extended warranties also are available for a used vehicle. They’re more risky to buy than new cars and, thus, may be better candidates. However, the older the vehicle, the more expensive – and limited – the coverage likely will be. As an alternative, consider putting the same amount into a savings account. That way if the product breaks, you’ll have enough money on hand to replace it. If not, it will be a nice chunk of savings.
bris being slurped up the suction tube. Popcorn kernel on the rug? THWUMP! Gone. Crumbs on the cushion? SHLUSH! Gone. Sand on the hardwood? FFFWPT! Gone. Other tasks such as folding laundry and ironing are not as exhilarating as vacuuming, but the monotony can be minimized by simply turning on the television. Putting a crease in my husband’s cammies is actually quite riveting if done while watching a catfight on “The
'HEW 1RWLFH Any persons or firms with debts owed to or having just claim against the estate of Sgt. 1st Class Brion Edward Sullivan, deceased, formerly of United States Army Garrison, Fort Lee Directorate of Emergency Services, must contact Capt. Yi Teh Liu, the summary court martial officer for the Soldier by, calling (804) 765-0349 or by email at yiteh.liu.mil@mail.mil.
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The Fort Lee “Travellerâ€? is printed by offset process every Thursday as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Va. 23801, by Military Newspapers of Virginia, 114 Charlotte Avenue Suite A, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in accordance with Department of the Army Regulations 210-20 and 360-1. This publication receives armed forces material and civilian newspapers are authorized to reprint such material without speciďŹ c clearance except material speciďŹ cally designated as copyrighted. Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the Public Affairs OfďŹ ce, Fort Lee. Circulation: 13,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Travellerâ€? are not necessarily the ofďŹ cial view of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Military Newspapers of Virginia. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political afďŹ liation, or any other non merit factor. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is conďŹ rmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The “Travellerâ€? is an unofďŹ cial publication authorized by AR 360-1, and printed by the Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private ďŹ rm in no way connected with the U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs OfďŹ ce of Headquarters, U. S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee.
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coverage – for example, if you don’t follow their instructions for routine maintenance. • Ask whether the retailer handles repairs itself. You may be required to mail the product to a repair center, so factor in shipping costs if they’re not included. New cars typically come with a basic factory warranty that covers most components for at least 3 years or 36,000 miles (sometimes more), as well as separate warranties for items like the powertrain, corrosion and roadside assistance. Before purchasing an extended car warranty from the dealer or a third-party vendor, consider these points: • If you plan to sell the car before the basic warranty expires, an extended warranty probably doesn’t make sense; however, if you’ll likely keep the car for many years, it may. • Don’t feel compelled to immediately buy an extended warranty. Policies can usually be purchased months or years later – although the cost may increase as the car ages.
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Kason Miller concentrates on his artwork as he paints a nose onto his pumpkin during the annual Family and MWR Fall Festival Saturday at the Post Field House. For more photos, see Page 12.
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Grand Illumination set for December 4 Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
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Kalale Green, a youth from the Strong Beginnings class at Child Development Center Yorktown, sings carols during the annual Fort Lee Grand Illumination last year. This year’s event will feature the 392nd Army Band and carolers as well.
Members of the Fort Lee community are invited to the annual tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 4, 4:30 p.m., on the Lee Club lawn. The Grand Illumination event features music by the 392nd Army Band and carolers, free hot chocolate and cookies, train rides, pictures with Santa, and several games for children such as ice fishing and fish catching. “The celebration offers fun for the whole family,” said Dan Gauvin, the event coordinator. “There is music and holiday treats, and the children really light up
when Santa arrives via a fire truck.” After the Girl Scouts add some final decorations to the Fort Lee holiday tree, Maj. Gen. Stephen Lyons, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, and his wife Maureen will flip the switch to officially light the festive evergreen. Following that, Santa will arrive promptly at 5 p.m. “Out of all the events here, I find this one really brings Fort Lee families and the community together,” said Gauvin. “Military members, family members, civilians, contractors and volunteers all do their part to bring the holiday spirit to Fort Lee.
just the details Fort Lee’s annual Grand Illumination is set for Dec. 4, 4:30 p.m., on the Lee Club lawn. Music will be provided by the 392nd Army Band. Holiday treats, games, and pictures with Santa will be available.
“Team Lee is truly visible during this event,” he continued. “It’s great to see the community get together to kick off the holidays.” The event is free and open to the public. The Lee Club lawn is located on the corner of Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive.
VFRXWLQJ IRU IRRG More than 50 Scouts from Fort Lee Pack 912 and Troop 912 collected food in the Fort Lee community and at the Fort Lee commissary during October and November as part of the annual nationwide Boy Scouts, Scouting for Food drive. That food, along with items donated by commissary vendors and turkeys purchased at a discounted price at Walmart, were distributed to 200 families in food baskets as part of the Army Community Service holiday program. The boxes were put together by the Scouts last week and the families picked up the food Friday at the Boy Scout hut.
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Evening Clinic at Lee Veterinary Facility The Fort Lee Veterinary Clinic will extend its hours on Dec. 11 to give pet owners an additional opportunity to obtain pet immunizations, wellness exams and well-puppy checkups. The facility will be open from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. that day. For details or to make an appointment, call (804) 734-2446 or 734-9555.
Toys for Tots The U.S. Army Women’s Museum, located at 2100 A Ave., is a drop-off site for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program. New unwrapped toys may be taken there weekdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. until Dec. 14 For details, call (804) 734-4327.
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Soldiers of Fort Lee’s 392nd Army Band perform during last year’s holiday concert at the Lee Theater with roughly 500 people in attendance. This year’s concert is set for Dec. 6 at 3 p.m.
QG $UP\ %DQG VHW IRU DQQXDO /HH KROLGD\ FRQFHUW Fort Lee’s traditional holiday concert featuring the 392nd Army Band is slated for 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Lee Theater. It’s free and open to the public, and tickets are not required. The theme of this year’s concert is “Winter Wonderland.” It will showcase the 40-plus Fort Lee musicians in a variety of styles that promises to be entertaining and uplifting for the audience. The 90-minute repertoire will include jazz, big band music, popular tunes as well as traditional holiday favorites – and even some surprises, according to band members. To capture the winter theme, the band will use stage props and other visual aids on projection screens to set the yuletide atmosphere. During the program, the full concert band will begin and end the show with the small ensembles playing throughout. These are two brass quintets, a popular/ jazz ensemble, a Latin combo, a brass band and more. A number of the selections have been arranged by the band
members. A small woodwind group from the band will perform in the lobby before the concert starts. The performance will be conducted by Warrant Officer Kevin L. Pick, the band’s new director. This family friendly concert will include an appearance by Santa Claus, and the audience will be invited to sing-along with some of the holiday favorites. The 392nd Army Band also will perform at Fort Lee’s Grand Illumination, Dec. 4, 4:30 p.m., outside the Lee Club. Fort Lee visitors are reminded that access to the post requires a state or federal photo identification card for all individuals age 18 or older. The Sisisky Gate on Route 36 is now the installation’s main entrance. For more details about upcoming band performances, visit the 392nd’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/392armyband. – Staff Reports
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The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for “Brighton Beach Memoirs” Dec. 15-16, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater, building 4300, Mahone Avenue. Director Joy Williams seeks two young men, mid-to-late teens; one adult male in his 40s; two adult women, early-to-mid-teens; and two adult women in their late 30s to early 40s. Those auditioning must be prepared to read from the script. No performers are paid. Rehearsals begin Jan. 5 for the Feb. 6-22 production. For details, call (804) 734-6629.
Regimental Club Lunch Change The Regimental Club is closed on Mondays for lunch but remains open TuesdayFriday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The all-you-can-eat buffet is $8.50. For details, call (804) 765-1523.
KAHC Thanksgiving Closure All Kenner Army Health Clinic facilities will be closed Nov. 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The clinics will resume normal operating hours and services Dec. 1. To speak with a KAHC medical provider when Kenner is closed, contact the AOD at (804) 734-9000. This must be done before seeking care at an urgent care center. For medical emergencies, go to the nearest ER or call 911.
Tax Center Volunteers The Fort Lee Tax Assistance Center is seeking volunteers to provide services as tax-preparation assistants and serve in administrative positions. Training is provided. The center provides free tax help to military ID card holders from mid-January to early May. For details, call the Legal Assistance Division at (804) 765-1505.
KAHC Forming Advisory Council Kenner Army Health Clinic plans to form a patient and stakeholder advisory council and is seeking community members who want to have their voice heard in regard to military health care. The group will serve as a “patient voice,” encouraging the community viewpoint in the quality of care decision-making process. Community members who want to be part of this group should attend the Kenner Patient Advocate meeting, Dec. 8, 1 p.m., in KAHC Conference Room 2 (Room C-102). For details, email trudy.e.corbett.civ@mail.mil or call (804) 734-9215.
Exchange Extends Return Policy The Army and Air Force Exchange service is extending its return and exchange policy for items purchased Nov. 1 - Dec. 24. The program will run until Jan. 31. Refunds with sales receipts are processed as forms of payment (cash for cash, credit for credit card). Those without sales receipts will be reimbursed with an Exchange gift card. Shoppers also can return items purchased through shopmyexchange.com.
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(ABOVE) Rachel Ahye and her daughter Ma’ave eat lunch together during the Child Development Center Yorktown Thanksgiving meal Tuesday. In the weeks prior to Thanksgiving, each of the centers host a special parent and child meal.(LEFT) Staff Sgt. Pascale Pierre, a platoon sergeant from Alpha Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion, and her son Amir share chocolate cake at the Thanksgiving meal. Amir and Ma’ave are in the Strong Beginnings class at the center.
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A small group of Soldiers from Alpha Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion, spent Veterans Day volunteering at the Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg. Over several hours they removed tires, cans, jugs, barbed wire and other trash from the Hatcher’s Run Battlefield. Pictured above, the Soldiers receive instructions from one of the park rangers prior to the start of the cleanup.
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Throughout our lives, we are often called on to speak in public. No matter how outgoing we are, or how comfortable we may be in other situations, when asked to present a speech, many of us experience a bit of anxiety. During the last several weeks, 10 young adults, ages 14-17, made a conscious decision to work on their public speaking skills through the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program at the Fort Lee Youth Center. The youth were encouraged to participate in the program by Kristen Bowser, Child, Youth and School Services Training and Program specialist, who requested the assistance of Nickie Cudjoe and the Tri-City Toastmasters to help the youth to prepare for the upcoming Youth of the Year Competition. During the eight-session process, the Fort Lee teenagers focused on evaluating each other, organizing, chairmanship principles, vocabulary and gestures while speaking. Emphasis also was placed on impromptu talk, which is important as they interview for colleges or future employment. As they progressed through the program, they prepared and presented speeches on various topics such as music, high performance cars, colleges, favorite vacation spots, experiences as a military child and bullying. The teenagers interests were vast according to Cudjoe and they expressed passion in their speeches. The peer evaluation process allowed participants to provide honest feedback. As they improved their public speaking abilities, they were able to identify the techniques that made them most comfortable. It was obvious that they were comfortable with topics that were most familiar to them. For example, as Idalis Webb gave her speech on playing the cello, she was so comfortable she exceeded the allotted time. As Eugene Wright spoke about fast cars his passion for the topic was apparent. During Adeel “AJ” Din’s speech, he relied on technology. Cudjoe said that he quickly realized that he did not need his tech device and became more comfortable as he
communicated with the audience speaking from his heart. During impromptu speaking, all of the teenagers were asked to share their experience as a military child. As they spoke, it became clear, that these teenagers are resilient. They have all attended, on average, more than eight schools, lived in at least four different locations as their parents, the service member, moved due to their military duties according to Cudjoe. The teens who participated in the program said that was a “pretty cool” experience. Initially they were uncertain of what to expect, however, as the sessions went on it was clear that it was beneficial to them. At the conclusion of the program, each of them said they had learned leadership skills, public speaking techniques and that their confidence level had increased. Din said while educational, it was actually fun giving and preparing speeches. Joshua Brown said he has learned ways to improve public speaking and this will help him with his speech class at school. Other participants included Brandon Evans, Aviance Goldenbrown, Garrick Griffin, Karloina Ruiz, India Williams and SteFon Williams. Cudjoe, Tri-city Toastmasters vice president of public relations and the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program Coordinator, commented that this program is designed to help the teenagers overcome nervousness, organize and present their thoughts and speak logically, improve listening techniques, and improve leadership skills. Debbie Keeys, Margie Strum and Sarah Norkus from the Tricity Toastmasters also worked with the youth during the program. Toastmasters International is a club for adults designed to develop speaking and leadership skill. Tri-city Toastmasters Club no. 8662 meets twice monthly (2nd and 4th Thursday at 11:45 a.m.) at the Colonial Heights Library. Those interested in joining the club or visiting as a guest can contact the aforementioned members at tricity.toastmastersclubs.org and selecting the Contact Us link. – Tri-city Toastmasters International
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RECOGNIZING CIVILIANS | SPOTLIGHT
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vacation: “Any Caribbean island. I love sunshine and the beach – very relaxing (no phones!).� One thing you can’t live without? “God.� Pet peeves: “I have a few, but the top two are laziness and uncleanliness.� Favorite book: “The Bible. It provides comfort at any time.� Favorite food: “Seafood.� Worst fear: “Heights and the dark.� Talents: “We all have talents. Mine is organizing.� Hobbies: “Reading.� Life lesson to share: “Do your job well and continue to improve; mistakes are opportunities to master your craft. Allow people to perform and grow in their jobs by exposing them to new tasks and challenges.� Someone you admire: “Abraham Lincoln.� Qualities you admire in others: “Integrity and compassion.� What do you expect from your leaders? “Integrity and compassion.� What is something people would be surprised to know about you? “I wish I would have become an FBI agent.� Future aspirations: “Write a book.� – Compiled by Amy Perry
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Hagel announces new defense innovation, reform efforts Cheryl Pellerin DOD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON – In a keynote speech Saturday at the 2014 Reagan National Defense Forum, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced a plan to harness the brightest minds and cutting-edge technology to change the way the Department of Defense innovates and operates. On the second day of a five-day nationwide trip to see some of the critical training the force receives to maintain readiness, Hagel addressed members of Congress, DOD officials, military leaders, and members of the defense industry during the annual forum held in Simi Valley, Calif. Along with the new innovation initiative, the secretary also announced a project to reform the defense enterprise, preparing it to deal with dwindling budgets in an uncertain future. DOD Experiencing a Time of Transition “The Department of Defense is undergoing a defining time of transition,” Hagel said. “We (face) a reshaping of our enterprise by a fiscal environment plagued by … budget uncertainty and a large decline in resources, and by a historic realignment of interests and influences around the world.” As these dynamics unfold, he added, the U.S. military is engaged in crises and security challenges around the world – degrading the terrorist organization the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, help-
ing to stop the spread of Ebola virus disease, and reinforcing NATO allies. “Few would have predicted these missions a year ago,” the secretary said, adding that DOD is responsible for addressing a range of contingencies and crises. New, Old Threats, Challenges “We face the rise of new technologies, national powers and non-state actors,” as well as “sophisticated, deadly and often asymmetric emerging threats ranging from cyberattacks to transnational criminal networks, (and) persistent, volatile threats we have faced for years,” Hagel said. The nation’s long-term security, he added, depends on whether the department can address today’s crises while preparing for tomorrow’s threats. Hagel described the department’s two most-important investments as bolstering the United States’ unrivaled capacity for innovation and reforming the defense enterprise to ensure that the military foundation is reliable, agile, accountable and worthy of the men and women who serve. While the United States and its allies spent more than a decade at war, he said, countries like Russia and China have heavily invested in military modernization programs to blunt the U.S. military’s technological edge, fielding advanced aircraft, submarines and longer-range and more accurate missiles, and developing new anti-ship and air-to-air missiles, and counter-space, cyber, electronic warfare,
undersea and air-attack capabilities. New Defense Innovation Initiative “Today, I am announcing a new Defense Innovation Initiative,” Hagel told the audience, describing the effort as an ambitious, department-wide effort to identify and invest in innovative ways to sustain and advance America’s military dominance for the 21st century. “Continued fiscal pressure will likely limit our military’s ability to respond to long-term challenges … so to overcome challenges to our military superiority we must change the way we innovate, operate and do business,” the secretary explained. The innovation initiative, he said, will ensure that U.S. power-projection capabilities continue to sustain a competitive advantage over the coming decades. Identifying, Developing Cutting-edge Technologies As part of the initiative, Hagel said, a new Long-Range Research and Development Planning Program will help identify, develop and field breakthroughs from the most cutting-edge technologies and systems, especially in robotics, autonomous systems, miniaturization, big data and advanced manufacturing, including 3-D printing. “The program will look toward the next decade and beyond,” he said, “(but) in the near-term it will invite some of the brightest minds from inside and outside government to … assess the technologies and systems DOD (should) develop over the
next three to five years and beyond.” The innovation initiative will explore and develop new operational concepts, including new approaches to war-fighting, and balancing DOD’s investments between platforms and payloads, Hagel said. People Are DOD’s Premier Asset New approaches to war-gaming and professional military education already are in development, the secretary added, “and (the initiative) will focus on the department’s most-important asset – people – by pursuing time-honored leadership development practices and emerging opportunities to reimagine how we develop managers and leaders.” Deputy Defense Secretary Robert O. Work will guide the innovation initiative’s development and lead a new Advanced Capability and Deterrence Panel to drive it forward, Hagel said. “The panel will integrate DOD’s senior leadership across the entire enterprise – its policy and intelligence communities, the armed services, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and research, development and acquisition authorities,” he said. Sequestration ‘Would Devastate’ Military Readiness Sequestration, he said, “would devastate our military readiness and threaten our ability to execute our nation’s defense strategy. Congress has an opportunity this year to help the Defense Department, and I and all the leaders of DOD look forward to working with Congress on this challenge.” Hagel added, “If we make the right investments in our partnerships around the world in innovation and in our defense enterprise, we will continue to keep our nation’s military and our nation’s global leadership on a strong and sustainable path for the 21st century.”
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Active Duty? Your Roth contributions may stop unless you act Abigail C. Reid Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
If you are an active duty member of the Army, Air Force, or Navy making dollar-amount Roth contributions to a TSP account, these deductions will stop on Jan. 31, 2015, unless you act soon. An upcoming change in myPay will require individuals to designate their Roth contributions as a percentage of pay, not a dollar amount. If contributors don’t comply with this change, then the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will not be able to process Roth contributions. This change affects Roth contributions only; traditional contributions are already designated as a percentage of pay. The new requirement will take effect Jan. 1, 2015. Military members will have 30 days to change their Roth election from a dollar amount to a percentage of pay. If the new Roth election is not received by Jan. 31, 2015, then DFAS will not be able to process Roth contributions until the update is received. Starting Jan. 1, 2015,
military members can make the change in myPay. The website will have a special TSP section called “Traditional TSP and Roth TSP� – click there. Then, in the “Contribution from Roth TSP� section, users can enter the percentage of pay that they would like to contribute (10 percent, for example). Finally, click “Save� at the bottom of the screen. When individuals make Roth contributions, they pay taxes on the money saved before it goes into the TSP account. So, contributors pay no income taxes when they take it out, and the earnings also can be taxfree if the investor has have reached age 59 and a half or has a permanent disability and five years has passed since the year of the first Roth contribution. Any member of the uniformed services can make Roth contributions from tax-exempt pay, basic pay, incentive pay, special pay and bonus pay. Those who make Roth contributions from tax-exempt pay earned in a combat zone won’t pay taxes on contributions, and they’ll have the opportunity for tax-free growth.
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(ABOVE) Fletcher Karr pours blue sand into a bottle at the sand art station during the annual Family and MWR Fall Festival Saturday at the Post Field House. (RIGHT) Paige Erickson checks her footing on the rock climbing wall.
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(ABOVE) Spc. Jessica Williams performs pre-event music with the 392nd Army Band’s City Point Brass ensemble in the moments leading up to the Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. (TOP RIGHT) Fort Lee Fire Department Assistant Chief of Training Chris Steckel makes last-minute adjustments to the face mask of his breathing apparatus prior to participation in a fire and rescue exercise recently at the Chesterfield Public Safety Training Center. (RIGHT) Pvt. Dustin Ott from Victor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, connects a nozzle to the port of an M969A3 series semitrailer in preparation for fuel recirculation operations at the Petroleum and Water Department’s Military in the Field training site here recently.
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(FROM LEFT) Ella Johnes pours green sand into a leaf bottle at the sand art station. • Kiani Choe-Ali concentrates on her artwork as she paints an eye onto her pumpkin. • Staff Sgt. Isaac Hamm, an instructor with Echo Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, watches his son, Isiah, paint a pumpkin.
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(ABOVE) Students of the U.S. Army Quartermaster School here move to a training site at the Fort Lee range complex during a recent field exercise. While initial entry troops at the Ordnance, Transportation or QM schools attend classes for a variety of logistics-related military occupational specialties, they often take part in combined field exercises that allow them to apply the skills they’ve learned in the classroom in addition to the warrior knowledge required of every Soldier. (LEFT) An advanced individual training Soldier from Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, helps with the stocking of shelves at the Holiday Helper toy store on Saturday. About 80 volunteer “elves” from the community took part in the 3-hour project. They arranged toys, assembled tricycles, decorated and performed general cleanup work to prepare the store for its open house on Dec. 12 when unit leaders on post are invited to check out the facility and see what it’s doing for military families in need this holiday season.
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DFAC Thanksgiving meals open to retirees, family members, civilians All Fort Lee service members, Department of the Army Civilians, military retirees, and their family and guests are invited to the special Thanksgiving meal that will be offered by each of the four primary dining facilities on post. In addition to turkey and the traditional sides, as well as an impressive assortment of desserts, the food service facilities will feature decorative displays and command-group visitors from each of the major military organizations on post – some of whom will be serving part of the meal. Meal service times for military units and guests have been arranged in time increments to promote a more casual dining
atmosphere for all participants. Those paying for meals also can decrease waiting times by bringing exact change. The Thanksgiving meal schedule for each facility is as follows: Bldg. P-11105, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion Complex, 41st St. • Victor Co., 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. • Charlie Co., 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. • Uniform Co., 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Romeo Co., 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Juliet Co., 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Permanent party military, 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Civilians and military retirees, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Bldg. P-3003, Eric Gibson Consolidated Dining Facility, B Ave., 23rd QM Brigade Area • Whiskey Co., 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Tango Co., 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Papa Co., 1-2:30 p.m. • Bravo Co., 1-2:30 p.m. • Golf Co., 2:30-3:30 p.m. Bldg. P-3500, Garrison Dining Facility, 11th Street and B Ave. • Headquarters and Headquarters Co., 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. • Alpha Co., 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Mike Co., 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Air Force, 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Navy, 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Marine Corps Detachment, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
$UP\ FRPSOHWHV HQYLURQPHQWDO VWXG\ IRU SRVVLEOH IRUFH UHGXFWLRQV The Department of the Army recently released a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Army 2020 Force Structure Realignment. The Army evaluated the environmental impacts of potential reductions of active-component Soldiers and Army Civilian personnel at 30 installations and determined there are no significant impacts, other than socioeconomic, and that preparation of an environmental impact statement is not required. As a result of current budgetary projections, the Army must reduce its active component end strength to a level below that analyzed in the January 2013 Programmatic Environmental Assessment. The 2014 SPEA built on the 2013 PEA and analyzed the impacts of a potential reduction of an additional 70,000 Soldiers and associated Army Civilians, down to an active component end-strength of 420,000.
These reductions are necessary to meet the spending levels required by the Budget Control Act of 2011. Nearly all Army posts will be affected in some way by the reductions. The 2013 assessment evaluated 21 Army installations and joint bases where Army stationing changes could result in the inactivation and restructuring of brigade combat teams, or a combined loss of 1,000 or more Army employees during the fiscal 2013-2020 timeframe. With the deeper reductions now anticipated, the supplemental assessment evaluated the original 21 installations for greater cuts as well as nine additional installations. The PEA and SPEA both analyzed potential reductions at Fort Benning, Ga.; Fort Bliss, Texas; Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Campbell, Ky.; Fort Carson, Colo.; Fort Drum, N.Y.; Fort Gordon, Ga.; Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Irwin, Calif.; Fort Knox, Ky.; Fort Lee; Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; Fort
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Polk, La.; Fort Riley, Kan.; Fort Sill, Okla.; Fort Stewart, Ga.; Fort Wainwright, Alaska; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska; Joint Base Langley-Eustis; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.; and U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii - Schofield Barracks. The SPEA also analyzed potential reductions at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.; Fort Belvoir; Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; Fort Jackson, S.C.; Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; Fort Meade, Md.; Fort Rucker, Ala.; Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston, Texas; and U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii – Fort Shafter. Fort Lee was assessed on a loss of up to 3,600 Soldiers and civilian employees. That figure includes 879 reductions that were already made with the realignment of units and personnel associated with the now-inactivated 49th Quartermaster Group. The Army received more than 110,000 comments on the SPEA from members of the public, members of Congress, state and local officials, Tribal governments, regulators, state and local agencies and officials, special interest groups and nonprofit organizations, civic groups, public service organizations, academia, and private businesses. Many of these comments emphasized the seriousness of potential economic impacts, which is consistent with
E Companies) 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • 832nd Ord. Bn. (A, B and C Companies and Marines) 12:15-1 p.m. • 832nd Ord. Bn. (D and F Companies) 1-1:45 p.m. • Civilians and military retirees, 1:45-2:30 p.m. The Thanksgiving Day meal rates for visitors are $6.55 for spouses and family members of E-4 and below, and $7.70 for all others, to include enlisted military, officers, retirees and civilians. Each of the dining facilities also will serve a breakfast meal from 6-7:30 a.m. and a dinner from 4-5 p.m. They are only open to regularly assigned dining facility patrons. For more details, contact the installation food program manager at (804) 734-3585. – Logistics Readiness Center, Lee
the Army’s conclusion that the impacts would be significant at most installations. Socioeconomic impacts are of particular concern to the Army because they affect communities around its installations and joint bases. Decisions on which units and organizations will be selected for reductions have not yet been made. The analysis of environmental and socioeconomic impacts will help force structure decision-makers as they identify the specific units and organizations that will be reduced in the upcoming years. As part of the force structure decision process, the Army will conduct local community listening sessions to collect public input for consideration. The community listening session at Fort Lee is scheduled for 6 p.m. Jan. 8, at the Army Logistics University and will be open to the public. The Army’s decision and final SPEA documents may be accessed at: http:// aec.army.mil/Services/Support/NEPA/ Documents.aspx. For further information on the SPEA, contact the U.S. Army Environmental Command Public Affairs Office at (210) 466-1590 or toll-free 855-846-3940, or email usarmy.jbsa.aec.nepa@mail.mil. – Staff Reports
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After several months of extreme understaffing, the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic is back to full strength with providers to meet the need of the community’s youngsters. Since the clinic’s providers (three doctors and three nurse practitioners) are divided by the Patient Centered Medical Home practice model, the exodus of staff members decreased the accessibility by half this past year. “We want the community to know we are fully staffed again and have plenty of access to meet their needs,” said Lt. Col. Kenneth West, Primary Care Division chief. “We
have appointments starting as early at 7:20 a.m. and finishing up with our last appointment at 3:20 p.m. every day the clinic is open. Our three new providers began arriving at the end of June and by late August, all three were on board.” Those providers – Dr. Evelyn Tuason; Shaundrea Faulk, a nurse practitioner; and Dr. Sylvia Lee – created a new Team Horse. “We are very happy to have them on board,” said West. “They are here for the community’s kids and parents. They are eager to get to know their patients.” During the pediatric access crisis, Robert Hufford a physician’s
assistant for the Family Medicine Clinic’s York Team, came to the rescue, West said. “Bob helped to mitigate the negative repercussions of losing an entire team of providers,” he said. “He spent half of his time in the pediatric clinic for several months and stayed on when we initially got more pediatric providers so they would have time to get in-processed and oriented to our facility. We owe him a debt of gratitude we cannot repay.” The difference in providers is something patients who are new to the clinic might not notice. “Those of you who have been patients here for more than a year probably
felt the pinch we were experiencing during the staffing shortage,” said Lt. Col. Scot Tebo, the deputy commander for clinical services. “While we did our best to meet our pediatric patients’ needs, we were keenly aware we were not always able to provide appointments the same day or as soon as they were wanted.” During the crisis, many patients were given appointments with someone other than their primary care manager or they were sent out to network urgent care partners because of the shortage, West said. “We did the best we could, and we weren’t happy about the inconvenience many of our patients experienced,” he
noted. If a patient changed their PCM when their old provider left, they are still assigned to the provider they selected. If an individual did not change their PCM, their assignment is as follows: patients formerly assigned to Dr. Janet WestBrown are now assigned to Tuason; patients formerly assigned to Elke Zschaebitz are now assigned to Faulk, nurse practitioner; and patients formerly assigned to Dr. Zenen Limbo-Perez are now assigned to Lee. The providers for Team Zebra remain the same. Dr. Eduardo Sinaguinan (just call him Dr. Ed); Julia Patsell, nurse practitioner, and Alison Rank, nurse practitioner, are the striped providers. Appointments can be made by calling the ap-
pointment line at (866) LEEKAHC or 866-533-5242 or by using the TRICARE Online feature. Secure messaging also is available through the Army Medicine Secured Messaging System. Sign- up is available at the Pediatric Front Desk. The clinic also recently extended its hours for patients to receive their annual flu vaccine on Nov. 12, 13 and 19, said West. “In a recent meeting with the Fort Lee Area Spouses Club, the members expressed to our commander, Col. Thomas S. Bundt they needed later hours to get their children in to the clinic for their flu immunization. They asked and we’ve responded.” Three of the extended service-hour dates have passed. The final one is today – the clinic will stay open until 6 p.m. for flu vaccines.
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VHOĂ€H DW PHPRULDO Four members of Mike Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, pose for a selfie in front of the Lincoln Memorial Nov. 8. The Mike Company Warriors and cadre traveled to Washington, D.C. to reflect, honor and learn about the many brave men and women who have honorably served in the armed forces. Staff Sgt. Andria Warren, Mike Co. platoon sergeant, organized the weekend event that also helped build esprit de corps among the Mustangs.
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The Virginia State University Army ROTC Rangers proudly pose for a photo after winning the Fort Lee Football Intramural Championship at Williams Stadium Nov. 4. Coached by Douglas Paul Washington II, recruiting operations officer, the cadets practiced hard to be ready for the tournament. After first-game jitters and a loss, the Cadets won 8-straight games to finish 8-1 in the double-elimination tournament. VSU Army ROTC has college students interested in serving in the Army, and enlisted service members who are attaining a degree as a full-time student while on active duty. All Cadets hope to graduate and earn a commission.
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Lee Marines celebrate Corps’ 239th birthday Keith Desbois CASCOM Public Affairs
A celebration of the United States Marine Corps’ 239th birthday here Nov. 13 featured a cake-cutting ceremony and warrior’s dinner attended by the 580-plus military personnel assigned to the USMC Detachment at Fort Lee. The actual Corps birthday was Nov. 10, but the detachment decided to conduct its celebration after the Veterans Day observance. Lt. Col. Thomas H. Gilley IV, the unit’s commanding officer, opened the evening event with remarks. “Whether this is your first Marine Corps birthday celebration or you have been doing it for a while, I promise you there probably isn’t another organization in this country that is so adamant and passionate about celebrating its birthday,” he said to the Marines standing in formation outside of their training dining facility. “For the students here today, it’s a brief introduc-
tion into a brotherhood. Marines love what they do and celebrate through a cake-cutting ceremony and special meal each year.” After Gilley cut the cake, the first piece was presented to the oldest Marine present – Sgt. Maj. Eric B. Sutton, the detachment’s sergeant major – and he passed it to the youngest Marine present, Lance Cpl. Karla Morales, a Food Service Course student, to signify the passing of traditions from one generation to the next. After the ceremony, the detachment members ate a warrior’s dinner prepared by students from the Marine Corps Food Services Course at the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, U.S. Army Quartermaster School, here. The main entrees included steak and lobster. Detachment leaders said that aspect of the celebration also was noteworthy because it served as a valuable training opportunity for the students who were able to demonstrate their culinary skills while preparing and hosting the dinner.
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Sgt. Maj. Eric B. Sutton, U.S. Marine Corps Detachment Fort Lee sergeant major, takes a bite of the first piece of cake as the oldest Marine present during the detachment’s cake cutting ceremony Nov. 13. Sutton passed the serving to Lance Cpl. Karla Morales, a Food Service Course student and the youngest Marine present, to signify the passing of traditions from one generation to the next.
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As the Army draws down its end strength, more Soldiers will be looking for work in the private sector – about one million over the next 10 years. Establishing a corporate mentorship program is one example of how industry could make that transition easier for service members, said the Army’s senior enlisted advisor. “That young Soldier, the firstterm enlistee, may not have the skill set (that businesses) need. But he or she has those intangibles that employers are looking for in their organization,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III. One of those intangibles is leadership ability, Chandler said, while speaking to an audience of
industry representatives Nov. 14 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, during a meeting of the Veteran and Military Spouse Employment Advisory Council. In order to tap into that market of Soldiers with leadership skills, Chandler said industry might consider a kind of mentorship arrangement with job-seeking Soldiers. “What if you thought about partnering with those individuals and saying, ‘I’d like you to use your Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefit and look for a degree in the information technology field?’” he said. “And in return for that, over a period of two-to-four years, we’ll inculcate our values and beliefs and mission about (our) organization, with a quarterly meeting ... where somebody mentors you in the organization and the
corporate life.” When the Soldier finally graduates, the company guarantees the new graduate a “quality interview” for a job. Chandler said such companies wouldn’t guarantee a job, just a shot at one. A quality interview is “actually sitting down with somebody from human resources and doing an interview – not just saying that they’ve received a résumé. They actually have jobs for those skill sets, and that they actually conduct an interview with you for applying for one of those jobs,” Chandler said. “If they can get their foot in the door, most Soldiers can sell themselves.” Such an arrangement, he said, would solve three problems. First, it might increase use of the Post9/11 G.I. Bill. Right now, he said,
the utilization rate is about 35 percent. It also provides post-Army Soldiers with “focus and direction – something they are comfortable with based on their years of service.” And finally, he said, it gives a company an opportunity to look at a potential employee to see if “they are really going to fit into the corporate culture and organization.” As the Army draws down to 490,000 Soldiers by the end of fiscal 2015, and goes as low as 420,000 by the end of fiscal 2019 if full sequestration returns, Chandler said he is concerned most about two types of Soldiers: female troops and first-termers for whom the Army has been their only job. Finally, he said, the Army cannot get Soldiers hired in privatesector jobs. What it can do is prepare them for private-sector jobs. Soldiers themselves, with adequate guidance from the Army and their leadership, must prepare for their own futures.
“Soldiers can help themselves,” he said. “That’s through getting as civilian education and credentialing opportunities as they can while on active duty. When a Soldier (enlists), there should be a plan in place for that individual to start working on college after one year of active federal service.” As part of the its “Soldier for Life” program, Chandler said the Army starts talking about transition to civilian life with Soldiers “almost from the moment they come into the Army.” And with the Army’s Transition Assistance Program, Soldiers may start as much as a year in advance of separation or retirement to contemplate their plans for the future. “One year out, we are starting to talk to them about what direction they will go,” Chandler said. “Do you want to stay in? Do you want to leave? What will you do? That’s where leadership comes into play, and the Soldiers have to recognize they have a responsibility to take care of themselves.”
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blessings while lamenting cleaning Continued from page 2 Real Housewives of New Jersey.� And I must admit, there are days when I’d rather chew my own arm off than empty the dishwasher for the umpteenth time, but it’s really not so bad if I can catch a rerun of “House Hunters� on the kitchen TV in the process. I think it’s safe to say there’s not a soul on this planet who truly enjoys cleaning bathrooms. However, the revolting nature of this foul chore is so universally recognized that there are a plethora of products on the market to make the job palatable. Flushable toilet scrubbing wands, automatic shower sprayers, disinfecting wipes, bleaching toilet tank tablets, and just in case you can’t even stomach harmless soap scum, there are Scrubbing Bubbles that will gladly do it for you.
But dusting? Dust is one of those sad facts of life, like stretch marks and male pattern balding. It’s always going to be there, so you’ve just got to deal with it. And unfortunately, no one has invented anything to make dusting easier. Here we are in the 21st Century and in order to dust your house, you’ve still got to grab a rag – your son’s old football T-shirt is as good as anything else – and a can of furniture polish and get to work. You may be able to catch a few minutes of a favorite show while tackling the family room, but that brief distraction is short-lived. You’ve still got to plod, slowly and methodically, room to room, spraying, rubbing and wiping. Starting with the cob-webby ceiling fan blades and hitting every last desk, lampshade,
the road. Make sure to find a safe place to pull over first. • Reduce the use. Use technology sensibly. • Take a refresher class. Everyone can pick up bad habits through the years. A driver improvement class can raise awareness and help assess driving behaviors. • Buckle up – every trip, every time. Making sure everyone is properly buckled-up is the best defense against accidents caused by distracted drivers. – Fort Lee Safety Office
molding, photo frame, table, piano key and baseboard, all the way down to the tumbleweeds of dusty dog hair on the floor. Then, to make matters worse, the instant your ionically charged ShamWow glides over the coffee table, there are millions more minute particles depositing themselves right back on the surface. We can’t see the little buggers, but every minute of every day they’re there, coursing through our ductwork, wafting from room to room, floating from the ceiling to the floor, landing silently on every horizontal surface in our homes. Where do these particles come from and why are they hell-bent on banishing us to a lifetime of dusting drudgery? Unless you want to read about dead skin cells, I don’t recommend Googling this question. Just accept dust as a fact of life, and be thankful that you have a house that needs dusting because it means you have a home.
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Holiday Photos for Housing Residents | Nov. 22
FMWR Newcomers Dinner Postponed The FMWR quarterly Newcomers Dinner scheduled for Nov. 20 has been postponed. A new date has not yet been determined. For details, call (804) 734-7821.
‘White Christmas’ | Nov. 21-23 The Lee Playhouse production of “White Christmas” continues Nov. 21 and 22, 8 p.m., and Nov. 23, 3 p.m., at the Lee Theater, Mahone Avenue. The show is about two World War II vets wooing a couple of singing sisters while trying to save the Vermont business of their former commanding officer. Tickets are $13 for adults; $7 for youth 16 and under; and $5 for military E1-E4. Rates are available for groups of 10 or more. For details, call (804) 734-6629 or visit www.leemwr.com.
A free photographer for Lee housing residents to take their annual holiday photos will be available Nov. 22, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Sisisky Community Center. A free proof and print will be provided. Families also will be entered into a drawing for free holiday cards. For details, call (804) 733-1558.
Turkey Shoot Scramble | Nov. 22 A Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament is slated for Nov. 22, 9 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. Open to all players, the format is a twoperson scramble. The cost is $40 for members and $55 for all others. The fee includes golf, a golf cart, lunch, beverages and prizes. Paid entries should be received by Nov. 20. Every player gets a frozen turkey. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
Troops to Teachers | Nov. 21
The Fort Lee Army and Air Force Exchange operating hours for “Black Friday” sales will be 4 a.m. - 8 p.m., Nov. 28. The store hours are 6 a.m. - 8 p.m., Nov. 29, and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Dec. 1. The Exchange will offer a MILITARY STAR® card promotion Nov. 28 – no interest and payments until June 2015 with no minimum purchase. Authorized shoppers who use their MILITARY STAR® card at the Exchange through Nov. 30 have a chance for their holiday bill to be paid in full.
A Teaching as a Second Career briefing is set for Nov. 21, 10-11:30 a.m., at the Army Education Center, building 12400, 700 Quarters Road. For reservations, call (804) 765-3570. Troops to Teachers may pay up to $10,000 in stipends and bonuses. For details, call (757) 683-3327.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Run, Food Drive | Nov. 26 A “Spearhead” Turkey Trot Run and Charity Food Drive is set for Nov. 26, 6:30
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a.m., at the Petersburg National Battlefield, Mahone Avenue. The event is sponsored by the Transportation Regimental Command Group and the U.S. Army Transportation School, and it will benefit the Colonial Heights Food Pantry. Donations of non-perishable food and household goods can be made at designated collection points and at the event. Parking will be available at the Motorcycle Safety Lot on the corner of Mahone and A avenues. To register and for donation details, call (804) 765-7443 or 734-7919.
Fall Cleanup | Dec. 1-5
Homebuyers Workshop | Dec. 3 The Fort Lee Housing Services Office in partnership with the Virginia Housing Development Authority will offer a free homebuyers workshop Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m., at the Soldier Support Center, room 125. Topics include qualifying and applying for a loan and the many types of home loans available, and more. It is open to active duty and spouses, reservists, national guardsmen, retired military, veterans, DOD Civilians and their spouses. For registration and details, call (804) 765-2016 or 765-3862.
CASCOM Holiday Ball | Dec. 5
Fort Lee Fall Cleanup Week is set for Dec. 1-5, and post leaders are asking for maximum participation. The week is a collective effort that supports the post’s environmental program by clearing leaves, trash and other debris and reducing the harmful surface runoff that can eventually enter the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Information and maps of unit cleanup areas will be distributed.
Tickets are on sale for the CASCOM and Fort Lee Holiday Ball Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m., at the Lee Club. Tickets are $40 per person and available on a first-come, first-served basis through the command groups until Nov. 28. The event will include dinner, a holiday show, dancing, give-aways and more. Low-cost childcare is available by calling (804) 765-8131. For details, call (804) 734-0783.
Technology Expo | Dec. 2
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A technology expo will be held Dec. 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Regimental Club. All military, DOD Civilians and contractors are welcome to attend this free event. More than 20 exhibitors are scheduled to provide hands-on demonstrations including professional certifications, secure software, GIS software tools, secure wireless communications and more. To pre-register, visit www.federalevents. com. For details, call (443) 561-2434.
Couples and families in the Fort Lee community are invited to participate in two free Strong Bonds programs in December. The first event for couples only will take place Dec. 5 at Swader’s Sports Park, 4725 Whitehill Blvd., Prince George County. A program for families is set for Dec. 12-14 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg. Participants must provide their own transportation. For registration and details, call (804) 734-0968.
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$30 for all others. The cost for ages 6-15 is $40 and $50, respectively. All participants must be registered with CYSS. The post youth program also is in need of coaches for all sports for the upcoming season. For registration and details, call (804) 765-3852.
Army Family Team Building | Dec. 9-10 Army Community Service offers ongoing classes in its Army Family Team Building curriculum. All classes are held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at ACS, building 9023, Mahone Avenue. Child care is available. The final session of 2014 is Level L: Leadership on Dec. 9-10. For details, call (804) 734-6388.
SKIES Babysitting Classes | Ongoing Free babysitting classes are offered by CYSS on an ongoing basis. Youth, ages 13-17, can become a certified babysitter by attending three classes. They will learn basic first aid, CPR and care techniques for children, infants and school-age. The sessions are scheduled when at least six participants sign up. The program is open to family members of military, DOD Civilians, contractors, active duty reservists and retired military. All participants must be registered with CYSS. For details, call (8040 765-3852..
Employment Readiness | Ongoing Several employment readiness classes are available at ACS in December. Times for the classes vary. The final classes of 2014 are as follows: Resumé Writing, Dec. 2; Spouses Overseas Employment Orientation, Dec. 3; Interviewing Skills and Dressing for Success, Dec. 4; and Job Search Strategies and Application Assistance, Dec. 3. For details and registration, call (804) 734-6388.
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A living history program highlighting the life of Hannah Crawley, a 19th century midwife from Prince William County, is set for Nov. 22, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Gen. Grants Headquarters Unit, Petersburg National Battlefield, 1001 Pecan Ave., Hopewell. The free program is a partnership with
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‘Thanksgiving in the Trenches’ | Nov. 22 Three guided lantern tours of the Eastern Front Unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield are scheduled for Nov. 22, 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m., 5001 Siege Road, Petersburg Rangers will guide visitors through Thanksgiving living history scenarios portraying a family at home, Confederates in camp and on the picket line, and a Union chaplain carrying out his duty. The program is free. For registration and details, call (804) 7323531 ext. 205 or email Randolph_Watkins@ nps.gov.
VWM Military Miniatures Event | Nov. 22 “The Amazing World of Military Miniatures” will be presented Nov. 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. The free program will feature modelmaking demonstrations by members of the Central Virginia Chapter of the Armor Modeling and Preservation Society, and the exhibition of the world-renown Thomas T. Allan Military Miniature Collection of more than 4,000 individual pieces. For details, call (804) 786-2074.
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Foods and Feasts at Jamestown/Yorktown | Nov. 27-29 Centuries-old Thanksgiving holiday cooking and preservation methods will be demonstrated during Jamestown Settlement’s and Yorktown Victory Center’s “Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia” event Nov. 27-29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Several ticket package options are available. For details, call (888) 593-4682 or visit www.historyisfun.org.
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