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ANNIVERSARY UPDATE The ďŹ rst year at the Fort Lee Lodge, the largest in the Army, was successful but not without growing pains SEE PAGE 11
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HOLIDAY HELPER IN FULL SWING Fort Lee’s signature support program for military members is busy accepting toys and cash donations for the upcoming season SEE PAGE 18
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DMV reminds drivers, pedestrians of seasonal safety hazards RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding drivers and pedestrians of the increased dangers associated with late fall and early winter. Now that Daylight Saving Time has ended, days are shorter and nights are longer. Night driving can lead to safety hazards for motorists and pedestrians.
“It can be difficult to drive at twilight as your eyes adjust to increasing darkness,� said DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb, the Governor’s Highway Safety representative. “Vision is so important to reaction time. After sundown, vision is limited. Depth perception, color recognition and peripheral vision are compromised, so drivers and pedestrians should
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I’m usually in too much of a Thanksgiving food coma to hit the sales on Black Friday, but millions of other Americans somehow find the energy. Last year, 89 million people took advantage of this special sales event (57 million of them online), while an estimated 247 million shopped throughout the four-day weekend, as stores increasingly have opened their doors on Thanksgiving day itself. In addition, millions of bargain hunters spent another $2 billion on Cyber Monday, so it’s clear that online holiday shopping is
here to stay. Unfortunately, cyber criminals have zeroed in on this trend and are redoubling their efforts to separate shoppers from their hard-earned cash. Whether you’re shopping online by computer, smartphone or tablet, here are some common cyber scams to watch out for and security precautions to take: Tips for buying gift cards: s /NLY BUY FROM SECURE WEBsites of trusted retailers (look for an “s� in the “https://� web address and a lock symbol). s !T WALK IN STORES ONLY PURchase cards from employees who have them locked up. Avoid cards at unattended display racks, since thieves can scan the card’s unique serial number; then, after you’ve
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ible deals. If you think it might be real, log into the retailer’s website to see whether the deal is posted. s (ACKERS CREATE REALISTIC looking web addresses that, when clicked, take you to a bogus site that can infect your device with malware or install a Trojan Horse program to steal your personal information. To be safe, let your cursor hover over web addresses you didn’t type in yourself and look for misspelled or weirdlooking sequences of characters. s "EFORE COMPLETING AN ONline order, visit the site’s “Contact Us� and “Terms and Conditions� pages for their phone number, mailing address, return policies, etc. Phony sites often either don’t have such pages or they’re filled with easy-to-spot errors. Don’t let the prospect of getting a great deal on Black Friday allow you to drop your guard against scammers who would love to fill your stocking with coal.
pedestrians stay safe during low light and dark conditions: s 7EAR PROPER CLOTHING 7HEN WALKing or running during low-light conditions or at night, wear light-colored reflective clothing and carry a flashlight to make yourself more visible to drivers. s 5SE A CROSSWALK AND WALK AGAINST TRAFFIC Not crossing at an intersection or crosswalk is a leading cause of pedestrian fatalities. Cross at a well-lit crosswalk whenever available. Make sure you walk or run against traffic so you can see it coming toward SEE HAZARD, PAGE 15 Landen Long-Mata holds an American flag while awaiting a reunion with his mother, Pfc. Sunnie Mata, during a 54th Quartermaster Company redeployment ceremony Monday at the Post Field House. Forty-four Soldiers returned to a welcoming crowd. See story and more T. Anthony Bell photos on Page 6.
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Best Warrior winners credit success to family, command, hard work Lisa Ferdinando Army News Service
WASHINGTON – The winners of the Army’s 2013 Best Warrior Competition credit their success in the intense challenge to hard work and the support from their command and family. Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella of Fremont, Calif., representing the Army Reserve Command, won Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Spc. Adam Christensen of Las Vegas, representing U.S. Army Pacific Command, was named Soldier of the Year. “All I am is just a reflection of what I’ve learned from the Soldiers before me,” said Manella, a civil affairs specialist currently serving in Bravo Company, 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, Mountain View, Calif. Christensen, a military policeman with the 472nd Military Police Company, Fort
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Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella, 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, Fremont, Calif., conducts drills with a M16 rifle during the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition, Nov. 21. Manella represented the U.S. Army Reserve in this year’s competition.
Wainwright, Alaska, said teamwork and camaraderie come natural to Soldiers and were evident at Best Warrior. “You see a lot of it when you’re preparing for the competition and, during Best Warrior, you still feel like you’re part of a team despite the fact that you’re competing against each other,” he said. The Best Warrior Competition brought together 24 (one had to drop out due to illness) of the Army’s finest warriors for three days of challenges at Fort Lee. The events included tests of Army aptitude, a physical fitness test, a board appearance, warrior tasks and battle drills. Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III presented the awards at a reception Friday, at the conclusion of the event. Spurred by the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Manella joined the Army a decade ago to serve the nation. He spent a year in Afghanistan, and deployed to Iraq twice, each time for a year. He suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2012 from improvised explosive device blasts in Afghanistan. He said he had cognitive issues, problems with his balance and other issues, but made a full recovery through rehabilitative work. He said he decided to study for and compete in Best Warrior as part of the recovery process. “I wasn’t going to let myself stay down,” he said. Manella said as the NCD of the Year, he hopes to be able to help other Soldiers who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. “It’s tough; it’s a long road to recovery,” he said. “But you can never give up on yourself, never give up on hope and continue to have faith.” Christensen, who has been in the Army two years, said setting and achieving goals, and always doing the right thing will get a Soldier far in the Army. The specialist said he hopes to become a Special Forces Soldier. He said his wife, his father and his entire family inspire him. “I’m incredibly grateful to have my family fully behind me and to be able to
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The Army’s 2013 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year is Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella (left), a civil affairs specialist who represented the U.S. Army Reserve. The 2013 Soldier of the Year is Spc. Adam Christensen, a military policeman who represented U.S. Army Pacific.
represent not only myself, but my family, my unit and my major commands. It’s an honor,” he said. Manella and Christensen will represent the Army at official ceremonies and community events throughout the next year. The second- and third-place NCO winners are, respectively: Staff Sgt. Cory M. Schmidt, assigned to U.S. Army Forces Command, and Staff Sgt. De Gosh Reed, with the U.S. Army Pacific Command. The second- and third-place Soldier
winners are Spc. Mitchell R. Fromm, assigned to U.S. Army Reserve Command; and Spc. Michael Sands, assigned to the Military District of Washington, respectively. The Soldiers who competed in Best Warrior represented 12 Army commands. They mastered a series of benchmarks and subordinate-command competitions throughout the year to qualify. The competition is open to all active duty, National Guard and Reserve Soldiers.
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Spc. Adam T. Christensen, assigned to 472nd Military Police Company, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and representing U.S. Army Pacific Command, participates in the improvised explosive device event Nov. 20 as part of the 2013 Army Best Warrior Competition.
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KAHC Thanksgiving Closure Kenner Army Health Clinic, Troop Medical Clinic 1 and the Mosier Troop Medical Clinic on the Ordnance Campus will be closed Nov. 28-29 for Thanksgiving Day and the associated training holiday. All clinics will resume normal operating hours and services on Dec. 2. To speak with a KAHC medical provider when Kenner is closed, including after hours or on weekends, 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. To schedule appointments, call the Kenner Appointment Line at 1-866-LEEKAHC (866-533-5242) or use TriCare Online at www.tricareonline.com.
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Soldiers of Fort Lee’s 392nd Army Band perform at last year’s holiday concert at the Lee Theater before roughly 500 people. This year’s concert is set for Dec. 15 at 3:30 p.m.
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Also on the program will be “Let It Snow,” “Arab Dance” and “Celtic Carol,” arranged by Spc. Kevin Ward. “Oh Hanukkah,” featuring the Latke 7; “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” performed by Club 392; and “The B3 Christmas Experience” played by the Brass Band ensemble will be sure to provide some light-hearted entertainment too. Staff Sgt. Michelle Spinazzola will be the vocalist on the National Lampoon piece,” to be arranged by Sgt. Michael Stone. Staff Sgt. Clifford Hinson will sing “Coming Home Baby,” which was composed by Mel Tormé. This rendition will be the contemporary version by Michael Bublé with Boyz II. Sgt. Leslie Allen will perform Ella Fitzgerald’s “I Got My Love to Keep Me Warm.” This song was composed by Irving Berlin. Several other tunes will be performed during the show, which will have a short intermission. The 392nd Army Band also will perform at Fort Lee’s Grand Illumination, Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m., outside the Lee Club. For more details about upcoming band performances, visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/392armyband.
The Fort Lee Army and Air Force Exchange operating hours will be 4 a.m. - 9 p.m., Nov. 29, for “Black Friday” sales. The store hours are 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., Nov. 30., and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Dec. 1. Authorized shoppers can get a head start on special promotions, updated throughout the holiday season, by visiting the Exchange “Sale Flyers” page at www.shopmyexchange.com/ExchangeStores/SalesFlyer.aspx.
KAHC Pharmacy Advisory Due to the cold and flu season, Kenner Army Health Clinic expects pharmacy wait times will increase, especially during the peak hours of 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Filling new prescriptions could take an hour or more during high-demand periods. The best time to access the pharmacy is 6-9 a.m. Other options include the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy for ongoing nonacute medications. Information can be found on the clinic’s website at kenner. narmc.amedd.army.mil/default.aspx. Providers also will hand-write prescriptions if patients prefer to have them filled at a network pharmacy and pay the deductible. Beneficiaries also can dropoff hand-written prescriptions and return the following day after 10 a.m. to pick them up.
ROCKS Professional Development Session The Central Virginia Chapter of ROCKS Inc., will host an officer professional development session, Dec. 12, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Army Logistics University in the multi-purpose room. The topic of the program is Army Career Tracker/Individual Development Plans. The organization provides mentorship, scholarships and fellowship to ROTC Cadets and commissioned and warrant officers. For details, contact Capt. Bradford Bethea at (804) 734-1767.
Red Ribbon Week Contest The National Family Partnership is seeking entries for the 2014 Theme for Red Ribbon Week contest. The winners will receive $500 worth of Red Ribbon merchandise for their K-12 school. The theme for 2013 was “A Healthy Me is Drug Free.” Entries must be received by Dec. 2 via email to redribbon@nfp.org, or by mail to National Family Partnership, 2490 Coral Way, Miami, FL, 33145. Contest rules and details are available at www.redribbon.org/enter. The winner will be announced Feb. 17.
TRADOC IG Open Session The TRADOC Inspector General will visit Fort Lee on Dec. 3, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Liberty Chapel. If anyone feels they have a matter that the TRADOC IG could address, this is an open session to speak about it. All active duty military members, DA Civilians, contractors, family members and retirees may attend.
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Mortuary affairs Soldiers return to Lee after 6-month tour in Southwest Asia
Forty-four Fort Lee Soldiers are home to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. The group, members of the 54th Quartermaster Company, spent six months at locations in Southwest Asia, returning to the installation Monday via cheers, hugs and kisses during a redeployment ceremony at the Post Field House. A crowd of roughly 250 family members, friends and fellow Soldiers were on hand to greet the returnees during the evening ceremony. It included members of the installation leadership and Special Troops Battalion, 82nd Sustainment Brigade, the unit’s higher headquarters located at Fort Bragg, N.C. The 54th, one of only two active duty mortuary affairs units in the Army, performed mortuary missions in Kuwait and Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. As such, it is assigned deployments on a rotational basis with its sister unit, the 111th QM Co., also based here.
(RIGHT) Sgt. Angel PerezPerez hugs his daughters, Isabel and Katelyn, during a 54th Quartermaster Company redeployment ceremony Monday at the Post Field House. (BELOW) Senior officer 1st Lt. Delaina Sheppard heads a formation of 43 Soldiers who completed tours in Southwest Asia. (FAR RIGHT) Lateisha Brown-Ransom uses a placard to to express her elation in welcoming home her husband, Sgt. Jarrett Ransom.
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Post DFACs plan Thanksgiving meals 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 commandgroup guests 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 can also 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 Company, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Charlie Company, 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Uniform Company, 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Permanent party military, 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Romeo Company, 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Civilians and military retirees, 1:30-3 p.m. Bldg. P-3003, Eric Gibson Consolidated Dining Facility, B Ave., 23rd QM Brigade Area • Whiskey Company, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Bravo Company, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Papa Company, 12:301:30 p.m. • Tango Company, 12:30-1:30 p.m. • 345th Training Squadron, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Bldg. P-3500, Garrison Dining Facility, 11th Street and B Ave. • Alpha Company, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Gulf Company, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Mike Company, 12:301:30 p.m. • Juliet Company, 12:301:30 p.m. • Navy, 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Marine Corps Detachment, 2:30-3:30 p.m. • Air Force, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Bldg. P-18028, Samuel Sharpe Dining Facility, Aberdeen Ave., Ordnance Campus • 832nd Ord. Battalion (A, B, C and E Co.) 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • 16th Ord. Battalion (D, B and C Co.) 12:15-1 p.m. • 16th Ord. Company (A, E, F Co. and Marines) 1-1:45 p.m. • Civilians and military retirees, 1:45-3 p.m. The Thanksgiving Day meal rates for visitors are $6.45 for spouses and family members of E-4 and below, and $7.60 for all others, to include enlisted military, officers, retirees and civilians. Each of the dining facilities will also 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, and Staff Reports
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The Combined Arms Support Command hosted a visit by Lt. Gen. David G. Perkins, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center commanding general, Nov. 20-21, to highlight current training, credentialing and doctrine initiatives. CASCOM is responsible for training more than 180,000 students annually through 541 courses taught by the Ordnance, Quartermaster and Transportation schools, Soldier Support Institute and Army Logistics University. It also is a major subordinate command of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. On the first day of his visit, Perkins shared his thoughts with students attending ALU’s Combined Logistics Captain Career Course. He explained the function of CAC and how the Army’s new doctrine process works. “We needed to restructure how we develop doctrine, rethink how we published it, and how we can keep it current and relevant, yet uni-
versal,� Perkins said. He added that the Army went from more than 500 manuals describing warfare, to just 15 easy-to-read core manuals on how to think about warfare. On day two of his visit, he was hosted by the commandants of each school for a tour of their facilities. His first stop was the Ordnance School where he spoke with students and viewed the different training departments. Instructors provided demonstrations of various skills-based training, the virtual welder and the Stryker interactive classroom. He also learned about the many credentialing and female integration initiatives the school is undertaking. Perkins then returned to ALU where he discussed professional development opportunities with students attending intermediate-level education courses. After departing the university, his final stops were the Quartermaster School’s Logistics Training Department and the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence. While at LTD, Perkins viewed Soldiers learning the
Army’s new Global Combat Support System. He then visited the culinary center where service members learn basic and advanced food service skills. After spending the day at the Home of Sustainment, Perkins stated he was impressed with the quality of training and the professionalism of the Soldiers and civilians providing it. “You have not been captivated by technology but rather have leveraged it, realizing the cornerstone of our Army is the Soldier,� he said. “I feel very confident that the sustainment capability of our Army is in very good hands here at CASCOM.� CAC, located at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., develops and integrates Army leader development, doctrine, education, lessons learned, functional training, training support, training development and proponent responsibilities. This, in turn, supports mission command and prepares the Army to successfully conduct unified land operations in a joint, inter-agency, inter-governmental and multinational environment.
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torcycle, I catch up on my boxing and jujitsu.” Pet peeves: “I have a problem with people who don’t upkeep their appearance.” Worst fear: “Being blind or deaf.” Favorite music artist: “(The rapper) Kanye West – he’s like me.” Talent: “I have a smart mouth. I look at it like this: if I see stupid, I’m going to call out stupid. I don’t have a filter when it comes to some situations. Some people don’t need tact because when you sugar-coat some-
thing, they’re not really going to learn. It’s sometimes better if you tell it like it is.” One person you most admire: “My mom. She was a single mom who raised my brother and me. She made it work. She was a great example.” Talk about your childhood: “The biggest value I had growing up is honesty; I was taught to take care of the people who take care of you. My dad wasn’t big on us having friends because why do you need friends when you have family?” Why you joined the
Army: “I thought it would help build my resume as a police officer.” Did the Army fulfill your expectations?: “It’s not what I thought it was going to be. I thought it would be war-type things. I didn’t think I would be behind a
computer all day. I was looking for a bit more action.” What it means to be a Soldier: “I’m not saying we’re better than others, but our expectations are higher. We’re not super heroes, but we do defend the country’s freedoms. I don’t even know you, but I’m choosing to protect your freedoms.” You haven’t been deployed. What are your thoughts about getting the opportunity one day?: “I want to do it, but I keep getting the bad end of the stick. Everywhere I go, I’m never in the deployment picture.” Some of the qualities you like in leaders?: “I actually like that when you have an issue, I go to them. No matter what the situation, they will
help. That’s something they instilled in me and something I push down to my subordinates.” Some of the qualities you like in your fellow Soldiers: “I like to know the go-getters. I like to see them do good but not better than me (Brown said he’s a very competitive person).” Future plans: “I want to build my resume. I want my enlisted records brief to look nice and stacked up like an E-7’s, so I try to earn awards, get college credits and technical certifications. Personally, I want to get into politics when I get out of the military. I want to be a political figure in my home state.” – Compiled by T. Anthony Bell
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54th FRG volunteers prep barracks rooms for returning single Soldiers T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
There is plenty of work that goes on within a unit prior to a troop redeployment. In addition to the usual preparations for the welcome home ceremony, there’s a long list of administrative and logistical requirements. What is lesser known is the work involved in accommodating single Soldiers upon their return. Those who hold that status in Fort Lee’s only deployable units – the 111th and 54th QM Company – are beneficiaries of a longstanding Family Readiness Group effort that welcomes them home with new sheets, goodie bags and other accommodations with the intent of providing
them with an embrace as comforting as one given by family members. Lorna King, mobilization and deployment program manager, Army Community Service, said the supportive measure is way to make single Soldiers -- most of whom are not greeted by family members at redeployment ceremonies -- feel just as welcome as married ones upon their arrival. “Married Soldiers come home to a warm house and family,” she said. “(Single) Soldiers come home to an empty room. It’s nice to come home to beds that are made with fresh sheets and drinks and snacks in their refrigerator.” Refreshments and new linen are not the only thing the Single Soldiers are
coming home to. They also receive greeting cards, scarves, care packages, bottled water, detergent and moderate-cost personal hygiene products, said King. “These young people are coming home to some really nice things,” she said. To make it all happen, King said a number of people and groups regularly donate goods. They include the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 637 in Hopewell, USO, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary No. 146, Operation Homefront and the Fort Lee American Red Cross. Mary Hutchinson, Maleka Shaw, Brenda Livingston and Renee Cheatum are some of the individuals who have supported the effort. The unit FRGs have
Fort Lee Lodge has successful first year Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
The first year of business at the Fort Lee Lodging facility has been successful, but not without its issues. The new facility provided 389,816 bed nights during fiscal year 2013, said Cynthia Moinette, general manager. That’s an exceptional number, she also noted, considering the facility didn’t officially have guests until January. “The lodge has been very successful,” said Moinette. “Keeping Soldiers on post rather than downtown is a big benefit because it makes it easier for them to get back and forth to school.
It’s also saved money for the Army travel account.” The facility has been well-received, especially by the students assigned to the Army Logistics University, said Moinette. “We’ve gotten a lot of feedback about how nice the hotel is,” she said. “A lot of them are young lieutenants coming into the Army for the first time, so the hotel is very impressive to them.” Something guests are looking forward to is the new restaurant, which will be operated by Centerplate, the same organization contracted to run the ALU Cafeteria. Construction workers began pouring concrete for the cafeteria flooring this week, said Moinette,
taken it upon themselves to make the beds and arrange the goods, said King. The gestures of support, further drives home the point that single Soldiers have a place at the FRG table. “Single Soldiers are a part of the FRG,” said King, who initiated the effort three years ago. “I thought this was a wonderful opportunity for the FRG to do something special for the single Soldiers. That way, single Soldiers can feel inclusive and buy in to this whole FRG business.” FRG is a commander’s program that functions to enhance the flow of information, increase the resiliency of unit Soldiers and their families, with the aim of increasing esprit de
and are on track to complete the project in the first half of 2014. “It’s a slow process, but it is in the works,” she said. “It’ll be a nice place for Soldiers to go for breakfast, lunch and dinner.” The in-house laundry facility is another success story for the new lodge. Previously, the linens were sent off-post to a contractor, who cleaned, pressed and returned them to Fort Lee. “It’s saved a tremendous amount of money – close to $1 million,” said Moinette. “There’s a shorter turnaround time. We’ve been able to reduce our par level, or what it takes to make up one room. It’s very expensive with this many rooms.” The turnaround time used to be three days, and now has been reduced to one, which makes a big difference, she said. The hotel is so large that it’s similar to running a city, said Moinette. With that level of re-
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(ABOVE) Desiree Gunderson and Sharon Ackah prepare beds Nov. 23 at the 54th Quartermaster Company barracks. The women,spouses of 54th QM Soldiers, were part of a unit Family Readiness Group effort to provide a comforting welcome to single Soldiers. (RIGHT) A decorated bed.
corps. It is comprised of family members, Soldiers, volunteers and others who make up a unit’s support system.
sponsibility, there are always issues that arise. “Just maintaining the building is a huge issue,” she said. “Even though it’s new, maintenance is constant.” Also, because the lodging on Fort Lee includes several older buildings – on Mahone near Lee Avenue – those have to be maintained and updated as well. That’s a bigger challenge, said Moinette, because they require so much more maintenance due to age. Keeping the hotel working requires many bodies, said Moinette, which is another concern for her. “We’ve had a hard time maintaining our staff levels, especially in housekeeping,” she said. “It’s hard work. They come in and work for a little bit, and then they just leave; there’s a very high turnover. It’s been a struggle and it continues to be a struggle.”
When Moinette first arrived at Fort Lee, they were short nearly 40 people in housekeeping. “That’s huge,” she said. “One of our biggest struggles is to maintain that staffing level.” All lodging job openings are available on usajobs.com, said Moinette. A custodial worker position is available constantly to help meet the facility’s needs. Many of the amenities offered by the hotel are definitely enjoyed and used by the guests, such as the business center, free guest laundry and study rooms. “The kitchenettes in the room are very popular, and the guests use them a lot,” said Moinette. “However, it brings a negative part with it because the smoke alarms are very sensitive and, if a guest burns something and opens their door, it can cause the alarms to go off.” SEE LODGE, PAGE 12
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RSO sets schedule for holiday worship The Fort Lee Religious Support Office has slated a number of special worship services for the upcoming holiday season. For details, call the office at (804) 734-6494. Jewish Services A Chanukkah celebration continues through Dec, 5 at Congregation Bri’th Achim, 314 South Blvd., Petersburg. Other Jewish worship activities include the following: s $EC P M !NNUAL ,ATKE 0ARTY s &RIDAY %VENING 3ABBATH 3ERVICE Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m. s 3ATURDAY %VENING 3ABBATH 3ERVICE Dec. 28, 10 a.m. For details, call (804) 732-3968. Islamic Services Friday Prayer is set for Dec. 27, 12:15 p.m., at building 12012, behind garrison headquarters. Catholic Services Christmas and New Year’s Catholic worship services are planned for Memorial Chapel at the corner of Battle Drive and Sisisky Avenue as follows:
s $EC P M #HRISTMAS %VE -ASS s $EC MIDNIGHT #HRISTMAS %VE Midnight Mass s $EC A M #HRISTMAS $AY Mass s $EC P M .EW 9EAR S %VE Mass s *AN A M .EW 9EAR S -ASS Protestant Services Christmas Protestant worship services are planned on the following dates and times: s $EC A M #OLLECTIVE 'OSPEL Christmas Service, Liberty Chapel s $EC P M 0ROTESTANT #HRISTMAS Eve Service, Memorial Chapel s $EC A M (ISPANIC 0ROTESTANT 3ERVICE (ERITAGE #HAPEL s $EC P M #OLLECTIVE 'OSPEL Watch Night Service, Liberty Chapel Visit the RSO’s social media page – www. facebook.com/FortLeeReligiousActivities – for updates and new activities. – Religious Support Office
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guests delighted with amenities Continued from page 11 Another widely-used amenity is free internet service. The lodge now offers wired and wireless connection, but because there are so many guests, the wireless Internet availability is also an issue. “The wireless is slow because everyone wants to use it,� said Moinette, who noted that school websites have top priority with the hotel’s service. “The guests will be on sites that take a huge amount of bandwidth. It’s been a huge issue and a huge complaint.� To alleviate the problem
Moinette’s staff gives new classes additional training on how to best use the Internet offered, including providing ethernet cables in each room so people can use the wired connection. Parking is another issue that the staff is actively trying to find solutions to improve. Because the Army standard for lodges is one parking space for every two rooms, the parking situation is always a problem, said Moinette. “Since a lot of the guests go to ALU, and they get rental car, they just leave them parked here,� she said. “It makes parking a nightmare. We’re going
to convert some employee parking to guest parking and move the employees to some available spaces at the garrison headquarters building.� Any issue that arises is a top priority for Moinette, she said. Customer service is very important to her and her staff. “Expectations of the military are high, and everyday customer service is a difficult business,� she said. “You have to keep providing more and more and try to anticipate what that guest actually wants. Not that we please everyone, every day; but we try.�
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Chesterfield Air Lift features music, high-flying Santa All Fort Lee community members are invited to the Betty Vinson Toy Air Lift on Dec. 14, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Chesterfield County Airport. This family-friendly event will feature a wide assortment of holiday music and a visit by Santa Claus. Each child in attendance will receive a free gift. Participants also can show their support of the many pilots who will be arriving with donated toys that will go to Fort Lee’s Holiday Helper program (read more about it on Page 18).
Throughout the morning, aircraft will be arriving from as far away as Pennsylvania to deliver the gifts that will go to military families in need this holiday season. Santa’s arrival is scheduled for 10 a.m. He also will hand off his donated toys to a group of military volunteers who will transport them to Fort Lee. Santa will stick around until 2 p.m. to visit with children, hear their holiday wishes and give each of them a toy. The music lineup for the day includes the L.C. Bird High School choir, who will
sing Christmas Carols from 9:30-11:30 a.m. They will be followed by Walt Street, a former member of the Air Force Band, who will be performing from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Bon Air Strings – a group of youth violinists ranging from ages 5-15 – will play Christmas music from 1-2:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Virginia Chapter of the Ninety Nines, an international organization of women pilots, this annual air lift reflects America’s support for its fighting forces. Last year, the pilots flew in more than 1,000 toys and an equal number of gift cards from commercial retailers and restaurants. The gift cards go to the McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond. Homeless veterans and their children also benefit from the air lift. Barbara Headley,
vice-chair of the local Ninety Nines chapter said her organization believes that showing its support of the military is “just the right thing to do,” particularly during the holiday season. “They sacrifice a lot for us,” she said, “and this is our chance to express our thanks.” Participants are welcome to donate a new, unwrapped toy or gift card to the Holiday Helper program during the event. For more information about the program that benefits military members at Fort Lee, call (804) 305-7599. The Chesterfield Airport is located at 7427 Airfield Drive, North Chesterfield. Families are encouraged to dress for cold weather since most of the activities will be outdoors.
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(ABOVE) Staff Sgt. Thomas Robinett, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, provides instructions to team members prior to tackling an obstacle during the Leadership Reaction Course portion of the 2013 Best Warrior Competition. The obstacle required the contestant and team members to move a barrel across wooden planks without it touching a restricted area in a specified amount of time. The LRC, new to the competition, required contestants to lead a group of Soldiers through several obstacles that tested leadership abilities and adaptive thinking skills. (RIGHT) Sgt. Robert Keifer, representing the National Capital Region in the noncommissioned officer category, helps his troops hoist a bulky weight over a 10-foot wall.
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(CENTER) Sgt. 1st Class Jason J. Manella, U.S. Army Reserve Command, gets help pulling a barrel over a wall. Successful completion of this obstacle required the contestants and their team to negotiate it without the barrel touching the ground. Manella, a civil affairs Soldier, was declared the Best Warrior winner in the NCO category of the competition during an awards ceremony Nov. 22. (ABOVE) Keifer carefully balances himself on a plank while trying to make adjustments to another. The planks would be used as bridges to retrieve tires and move them back to the starting point. (FAR LEFT) Keifer attempts to pull himself up to the top of a 10-foot wall. (LEFT) Staff Sgt. Cory Schmidt, representing the U.S. Army Forces Command, carefully places a board on a stake that will be used as a walking plank.
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For most of us, the holiday season is a joyous time of family gatherings, extravagant meals and gift-giving. There are many, though, who struggle during this time of the year. Hundreds of military families at Fort Lee, for instance, are stationed far from home and may not be able to afford a large family feast or presents for their loved ones. That’s where Holiday Helper comes in. Each year, the nonprofit organization provides an opportunity for military-associated families in need to shop for children’s gifts at the Fort Lee “toy store� free of charge. Food vouchers are given to cover the cost of holiday meals. An assortment of stocking stuffers, hats and mittens, homemade items, books, puzzles, stuffed animals, and even a live tree, if the family needs one, are available as well. On top of that, Holiday Helper provides toys and assis-
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tance to the Wounded Warriors at McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond. Through close coordination with the director of the Fisher House, the HH team has spread a healthy dose of muchappreciated holiday cheer among the families of those coping with life-changing injuries. The individuals who have the means to do so are allowed to shop at the Fort Lee store, or the Holiday Helper “elves� will select an assortment of items that fit the age and gen-
der of those family members and they will be delivered to the Fisher House. None of this would be possible without generous donations from countless members of the Fort Lee community and beyond. Many donors with no military affiliation just want to ensure that America’s service members have a bright and joyous holiday. It’s a chance to say “thank you� for the service and sacrifices that those wearing the uniform and the loved ones who
Troops can call in holiday greetings for satellite radio Gary Sheftick Army News Service
FORT MEADE, Md. – The Joint Hometown News Service is partnering this year with SiriusXM Radio to allow service members worldwide to send holiday greetings to loved ones back home. Military members anywhere can call a toll-free number, 888-776-2790, to record a holiday message for airing on the satellite radio network. For 30 years, holiday greetings have been collected by Joint Hometown News Service teams that travel overseas and bring messages back to air on stateside ra-
dio and television stations. While this year’s team has already returned home, it’s not too late for service members to participate by calling the tollfree number or DSN 312-733-4660, said the program’s director. “Even in the world today with social media and service members able to Skype from anywhere, there’s still something special about turning on the radio and hearing a family member who cannot be home for the holidays,� said Rick Blackburn, director of the Joint Hometown News Service. “This is a great opportunity for our folks and is a reminder to the American public that our men and women serve
support them make while defending our country. Support comes from community members, business leaders, elected officials, military commanders, state and federal employees, corporation/industry employees, churches, school groups, grants, foundations, associations and many others. Fort Lee military units conduct toy runs, toy drives and even compete with each other to raise funds – all to benefit and support their own. Fort Lee agencies and directorates hold golf tournaments, motorcycle poker runs, pancake breakfasts, chili cook-offs and other events to do their part in supporting the program. Pilots fly into the Chesterfield Airport from as far away as Pennsylvania, delivering toys to waiting volunteer Soldiers who transport the goodies to the Holiday Helper toy store. Every generous piece of this monumental endeavor is worthy of recognition, according to Holiday Helper’s executive board. The contributions make holiday dreams come true for hundreds of military families and more than 1,000 children annually. “There are families facing situations that most of us are unaware
around the world, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,� he said. Soldiers can call SiriusXM around the clock and leave a 15-second greeting. They will be prompted by a recorded message to provide their name, rank, duty location, hometown and then a short greeting to friends or family. “Our goal is to get as many military members on the air for the holidays as possible,� Blackburn said. So far this year, 2,658 holiday greetings have been collected. A Joint Hometown News Service team traveled to Alaska, Japan, Korea and Guam. Additional greetings were also collected from troops in Afghanistan and Europe by American Forces Network broadcasters. With Department of Defense budget cuts, teams are not able to travel as much, and the Joint Hometown News Service appreciates others pitching in to help with
of,� said one Holiday Helper representative. “For them, this program is a blessing. Mother’s have arrived at the toy store in tears, so grateful to know that their children will have gifts under the tree. Parents have shown such gratitude for the outpouring of support that they have come back to the Holiday Helper toy store to volunteer. It’s a success story and a source of pride for the Fort Lee community.� Those eligible for Holiday Helper assistance include active duty military from all branches of service, Reservists, National Guardsmen, and Gold Star spouses and families. Nominations for support are normally submitted by the individual’s chain of command. Commanders, donors and volunteers are invited to attend an open house at the Holiday Helper toy store on Dec. 6, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The military “shopping� days are Dec. 11-12. Units will be notified of their scheduled date and time to shop. For more information about the program, visit www. holidayhelperassociation.com or call (804) 305-7599 or 519-3616. The organization also has a social media page – www.facebook. com/HolidayHelperAssociation – with photos and information updates.
holiday greetings, said Amy “Natasha� Schleper, JHNS broadcast chief. “With other outlets willing to pitch in and shoot for us, we’re able to really get a good number of holiday greetings, as well as a better mix of locations,� Schleper said. “It’s a lot of extra work for them,� she said. “We hope they know the families at home appreciate their efforts.� Every video greeting is turned into a radio greeting as well, Schleper said. SiriusMX Radio is “another avenue we are using� to collect and distribute important holiday greetings, Blackburn said. Sirius XM has more than 25 million subscribers on two services operating in the United States, Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio. The holiday greetings will be aired on SiriusXM’s “Holiday Traditions� channel, now through Jan. 1.
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James M. Russell, Defense Contract Management Agency deputy director, accepts the DCMA flag from Katrina G. McFarland, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition), during a change of leadership ceremony Monday at Homer Hall, DCMA’s headquarters building on Fort Lee. Russell’s acceptance of the flag officially made him the agency’s acting director.
Russell becomes acting director of DCMA Mark Woodbury DCMA Public Affairs
James M. Russell became the acting director of the Defense Contract Management Agency after Katrina G. McFarland, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition), passed the DCMA colors to him Monday during a change of leadership ceremony at Homer Hall, the agency’s headquarters building here. Referring to Russell taking on the additional responsibility of acting director for the agency, McFarland said she has worked with him for many years. “I am extremely confident, as is the Department of Defense staff and leadership, in his ability to perform his role as acting director of DCMA. “So, trust in him, we certainly do,” she said. “We believe he will do an excellent job and will continue on the path of excellence that has been laid down.” Charlie E. Williams, outgoing director, said he couldn’t think of a better person at this time to lead the agency. “Jim knows DCMA like no one else,”
he said. “He is well equipped to lead this organization. He will rise to the challenges that come with the position. He is the right person, in the right place, at the right time.” Williams said Russell will have the opportunity to lead some of the most talented people he has had a chance to work with over his 30-plus years of service. After receiving the DCMA colors, Russell concluded the ceremony by thanking Williams for his mentorship. “Williams elevated the stature of the organization and has given us a better seat at the table,” he said. “Because of this we will be eternally thankful.” Russell added that Williams has left him in a position where he can comfortably take on the responsibility of acting director and is excited to work with a leadership team he sees as “second to none.” “We are ready. This agency stands ready to move forward,” he said. “I can say this because I know the great people who make up this organization. I know the passion they have for what they do. I know their passion for doing what is right for the taxpayer and the war-fighter.”
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Administrative leave authorized for Soldiers seeking same-sex marriages C. Todd Lopez Army News Service
WASHINGTON – As a result of a Nov. 7 Army directive, Soldiers seeking same-sex marriages are entitled, in some cases, to administrative leave in order to travel to a location where such marriages are legal. In the directive, titled “Extending Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses of Soldiers,� Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh spelled out some of the policies regarding the administrative leave for Soldiers seeking samesex marriages. The directive notes that marriage-related entitlements for same-sex couples are retroactive to June 26, 2013 – the day of the Supreme Court ruling that changed the laws. In the directive, the secretary said that Soldiers who are part of a same-sex couple and desire
to get married will be granted administrative leave that allows them to travel to the “nearest state (or the District of Columbia) or jurisdiction that allows the couple to get married.� Soldiers not stationed in a state or jurisdiction where same-sex marriage is legal, or who are more than 100 miles from such a state, are entitled to as much as two days of administrative leave for travel, if they live in the continental United States; or as much as five days of administrative leave for travel if they live outside the continental United States. Those Soldiers also are entitled to administrative leave for adherence to the “waiting period� required by those states in advance of a marriage. The policy is meant “to help cultivate and level the playing field� allowing members to go to the nearest jurisdiction that permits same-sex marriages,
said Larry Lock, chief of the Compensation and Entitlements Branch within the Army’s G-1. Chargeable leave used on or after Aug. 13, 2013, that would have otherwise been eligible as an administrative absence under the policy may be replaced at the direction of the commander approving the chargeable leave. Additionally, the total amount of administrative leave that can be granted must not exceed seven days. Soldiers stationed in states like California, Washington, Maryland or New York are entitled to no administrative leave at all. Same-sex marriages are legal in those states. Soldiers assigned to locations that are less than 100 miles from such a jurisdiction also will not be entitled to the administrative leave. A Soldier stationed at Fort A.P. Hill for instance, cannot get a same-sex marriage in Virginia. But the in-
stallation is about 88 miles from Washington, D.C. That Soldier could travel to the nation’s capital, or to nearby Maryland, to get a same-sex marriage. If Soldiers stationed in such a state wished to travel to another state to get married, they would also be entitled to no administrative leave. A Soldier stationed in California who wanted to travel to New York to get a same-sex marriage, for instance, would not be entitled to administrative leave. “There would be no need for it,� said Lock. “You would treat them just like you would a heterosexual Soldier who wanted to go someplace to get married, when they could get married in the very state in which they are stationed. These individuals would be charged leave.� The Army is now working to ensure equity for Soldiers with same-sex spouses, Lock said. Already, same-sex spouses of Soldiers are given dependent identification cards. Same-sex couples can also file for retroactive housing benefits as well. But there may be some areas of difficulty. One such area is for
Soldiers who might be assigned to locations overseas. “The challenge is going to be in areas where we have Status of Forces Agreements where it can be problematic with respect to whether or not that particular host country recognizes same-sex marriages,� Lock said. In those places, it may be difficult for the Army command to sponsor a Soldier’s same-sex spouse, for instance. Lock said the Army is in about 130 countries where there are uniformed members. “As you can imagine, this could be a significant problem in overseas areas,� he said. “That will be part of the forthcoming implementation guidance, particularly for people involved with the assignment of Soldiers.� While the Secretary of the Army released a directive spelling out his intent, the Army is now working to develop that intent into specific implementation policy to make things easier for commanders to understand, Lock said. The guidance is expected to be available to commanders by the end of November.
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173rd paratroopers ensure readiness levels as contingency response force designees Staff Sgt. Bruce Cobbeldick 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs
VICENZA, Italy – With a new mission as a rapid-deployment contingency force, paratroopers of the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) attended classes here in October and November in order to qualify new jumpmasters, certify in sling load operations, and validate the function and expeditionary deployment of communication equipment. Designated as the Army Contingency Response Force, the brigade stands ready to deploy forces in as little as 18 hours to conduct full-spectrum operations anywhere in the U.S. European or African Command’s area of responsibility. Instructors from the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Ga., conducted the U.S. Army Jumpmaster Course from Oct. 28 to Nov. 14, resulting in 31 new jumpmasters certified across the brigade. Students spent more than 120 hours both in the classroom and in practical outdoor instruction. Candidates for the course must be in the grade of E-5 or higher, completed a minimum of 12 jumps from high-performance aircraft and served a minimum of 12 months on jump status, according to Staff Sgt. Brandon Kiel, the brigade liaison for the course. “The number one job in an airborne
unit is being a qualified, skilled and proficient jumpmaster,” said Staff Sgt. Mickey Mays, a jumpmaster instructor. “It is a big step up in terms of leadership and responsibility, as lives depend on the skills taught in this class.” “As a former Sky Soldier myself, I enjoyed the opportunity to work with the paratroopers here,” said Mays. “I look forward to coming back.” The most difficult test, the Jumpmaster’s Personnel Inspection, assesses each student’s ability to ensure the proper wear and function of the military parachute harnesses, and emphasized the importance of identifying and correcting all equipment deficiencies on every paratrooper prior to executing an airborne operation. Jumpmaster candidates spend countless hours inspecting paratroopers and equipment for any deficiencies that could cause potential injury or death, said Kiel. Once paratroopers get to the ground, they need resupply in an expeditionary environment, often through helicopterborne methods. In order to ensure the brigade can safely conduct operations, instructors from Fort Lee, certified Soldiers in the Sling Load Instructor Certification course. The brigade certified 51 paratroopers as sling load instructors who are now able to certify others in the methods of conducting sling load operations. The course is critical to get supplies
ranging from food and ammunition to entire vehicles in a fast manner that take advantage of aircraft capability and bypass potentially dangerous and slower ground convoy routes, according to Staff Sgt. Philip Phothisane, an instructor for the course. “I feel like I got so much knowledge just in the first few days of this course that I think those who complete this course can get out there and perform at a high level,” said Staff Sgt. Oliver Montejo, from Company A, Brigade Support Battalion. “The instructors really guide you and let you know how to perform these tasks well.” Soldiers on the ground in an expeditionary environment need to communicate and ensure, prior to receiving deployment notification, that their equipment is fully functioning. To validate their systems, the brigade communication section hosted a Warrior Information Network Tactical training package where Sky Soldiers assigned to the brigade communications section and signal company validated their equipment. Spc. Patrick James, from Lubbock, Texas, said that he and his fellow Company C, 173rd Brigade Special Troops Bn. paratroopers have been on the go, taking time to bolster their skills and capabilities with the communications terminals as a means of ensuring the brigade will have good, reliable communication in the event of a exercise, deployment or contingency to ensure their readiness. Moving forward, brigade paratroopers will continue to invest in opportunities and specialized skills required for contingency operations. The brigade is scheduled to host a Pathfinder course in January as well participate in a number of
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(BELOW) Soldiers from Alpha Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, pose for a photo in front of the White House after completing a Veterans Day weekend clean-up project in the area of the Vietnam Memorial nearby. (RIGHT) Paralegal students from Juliet Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, participate in an early November exercise at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School in Charlottesville.
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(ABOVE) Spc. Michael Nelson, representing the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Program, was one of many volunteers from the Fort Lee community who helped with the preparation and distribution of holiday food donations on Monday at the Boy Scout hut on C Avenue. Members of Scout Troop 912 also assisted. (LEFT) Volunteers from the Fort Lee Marine Corps Detachment pose for a photo with Lorraine Hoover, an 88-year-old military spouse who donates handmade dolls and stuffed animals to the Holiday Helper program every year. She donated 30 items recently. The Marines were setting up shelves and www.facebook.com/HolidayHelperAssociation displays at the facility. (RIGHT) Keegan Adams reads to Sadie, a Caring Canines therapy dog, during the Nov. 18 Read-2-Rover program at the Fort Lee Community Library. The program continues on the third Monday of every month. Signup prior to participation is required. Call (804) 765-8095. Ayten Clark shows the building project he created during the first meeting of the Exceptional Family Member Program 4X2 Club at the Army Community Service building. The participating youths – age 4 and up – meet twice a month to show their creativity and socialize. Any EFMP-enrolled families who would like to sign their youngsters up for the program can call (804) 7347965. Sgt. Cassandra Jackson from Mike Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, proudly shows the associates degree in general studies that she earned recently.
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November is National Diabetes Month and health care professionals and educators are encouraging discussions about this disease as the first step to combating its damaging effects. The Mayo Clinic lists the following as increasing one’s risk for developing pre-diabetes: being overweight, physical inactivity, family history of type 2 diabetes, advancing age, race and history of gestational diabetes. Pre-diabetes or above-average blood glucose levels are common in people who are often later diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. But, the chances of developing this life altering disease can be
decreased or eliminated by eating healthy, becoming physically active and managing one’s weight. The American Diabetes Association states there are no clear symptoms of pre-diabetes, so, you may have it and not be aware of it. Some people may experience some of the same symptoms of actual diabetes like extreme thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, slow to heal wounds, tingling in the hands or feet, and blurred vision. Often, there are no symptoms at all and pre-diabetes must be diagnosed by a health care professional. According to research, damage to one’s body may already be occurring during pre-diabetes. Consider it as a warning call to
look at unhealthy eating habits, inadequate exercise and habits leading to weight gain. Many people miss making small changes to stop the course of diabetes. Try adding small strategies to your daily routine. The following are some other tips to help manage pre-diabetes: Talk with your primary care provider about safe activities that will get you started. Share your plans of changing your diet or beginning a fitness program with your doctor, too. Your provider’s advice may depend on your overall health, such as the condition of your heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, feet and nervous system. Talk with your provider about joint or bone problems that make it difficult for you to exercise. There are a wide variety of exercises that will decrease impact to sensitive joints. Ask your provider about how increasing your activity level might impact any medications you take for chronic conditions
like high blood pressure and heart problems. Choose your plan and track your progress. It may be motivating to write down what physical activity you’ve done each day along with your goals. Don’t forget to celebrate your progress toward your goals. Start slowly with realistic exercises that are not overly complicated. The activity should be somewhat challenging but not too difficult. Walking briskly, water fitness or use of stationary bikes along with proper foot wear can improve performance and lessen the impact to sensitive joints. A pedometer helps determine the amount of walking you’ve completed and makes it simple to track progress. Carry water and snacks with you while exercising. Drink plenty of water before, during and after activity. If you are at risk for low blood glucose, always carry a source of carbohydrates in order to counteract any ill effects.
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The U.S. Army Women’s Museum, 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. 12. For details, call (804) 734-4327.
The 27th Annual Holiday Safety Show is set for Dec. 3-5 at the Post Theater. Open to the entire Fort Lee community, the shows are 6:30 and 8 p.m. on Dec. 3-4, and 2:30, 6:30 and 8 p.m. on Dec. 5. The performance is a musical play that includes important safety messages.
FMWR Frame Shop Sale | Nov. 28 - Dec. 20
555th PIA Meeting | Dec. 4
A holiday sale on ready-made and selected frames is being held until Dec. 20, at the Fort Lee Picture Frame Shop, building 9024, 1321 Battle Drive. The facility also offers year-round services on trophies, engraving and more. The shop is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday and Friday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; and closed on Saturday. Sunday and holidays. For details, call (804) 734-6137 or 7347396.
The Jessie J. Mayes Tri-Cities Chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association, Inc., will conduct its monthly meeting, Dec. 4, 6 p.m., at the Golden Corral Restaurant, Southpark Mall, Colonial Heights. This is the chapter’s annual holiday observance. Prior airborne experience is not a prerequisite for membership or attending. For details, call (804) 861-0945.
Library Holiday Card Workshop | Dec. 2 The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library is hosting a free Holiday Card Workshop, Dec. 2, 5-6 p.m., on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420, 34th Street.
Cardinal Holiday Party and Sale | Dec. 3 The Cardinal Golf Club will kick off its annual pro shop holiday sale with a member party, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. Many year-end deals will be offered including discounts on demo clubs. Cookies and beverages will be served at the event. The sale continues through Christmas Eve. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
Grand Illumination | Dec. 5 The Grand Illumination – the official start to Fort Lee’s holiday season – is slated for Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m. The holiday tree at the corner of Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive will be lit on the Lee Club lawn. There will be cookies, carolers and a performance by the 392nd Army Band. Other activities include the Candy Express Train, free photos with Santa and more. The event is open to the public. For details, call (804) 765-3176.
Decking the Fort | Dec. 5 The Fort Lee Area Spouses Club will hold a fundraising event, “Decking the Fort,” Dec. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Lee Club on the corner of Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive. The program includes entertainment, food prepared by Chef Blake Boze, a cash bar, and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $25. Proceeds benefit FLASC programs. For details, email deckingthefort@ gmail.com or call (904) 502-0485.
Book Signing at ALU | Dec. 5 Tim O’Gorman and Dr. Steve Anders, co-authors of “Images of America, Fort Lee,” will sign copies of their book, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Army Logistics University food court, building 12420, 34th Street.
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Holiday Payday Scramble | Dec. 6 A Holiday Pay Day Scramble is set for Dec. 6, 10 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. Open to all players, the format is a fourperson scramble with a shotgun start. The cost is $25 for members, $35 for active duty military and $40 for all others. The fee includes golf, a cart, golf range, lunch, beverages and prizes. Registration must be paid by Dec. 6. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
Suicide Awareness Training | Dec. 10 Theater of War, an innovative suicide awareness/prevention training program, will be held in three sessions, Dec. 10, at the Post Theater. The 90-minute training programs are set for 7 and 9:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. Several performers will present readings from an ancient Greek play about the suicide of a great and respected warrior, as a catalyst for facilitated town hall discussions about suicide, combat stress and the impact of war on families. For details, call (804) 734-9182.
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Calendar, continued PWOC Christmas Program | Dec. 12 A Christmas program will be presented by the Protestant Women of the Chapel, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m., at Memorial Chapel. All are welcome for the event that includes food, fun and fellowship. For details, email ftleepwoc@ gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/ pwocfortlee.
USO Holiday Party | Dec. 14 USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia will host its annual children’s holiday party, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Rockwell Hall Gym on JEB Little Creek, Fort Story, Virginia Beach. The event includes face painting, games, entertainment, clowns, a chance for children to write letters to Santa and more. The event is free to all active duty service members, retirees, Reservists, National Guardsmen and DOD Civilians with a valid ID card. For details, visit www.usohrcv.com.
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Exceptional Kids Lego Club | Dec. 3
Autism Project | Dec. 5
A 4x2 Club has been formed by the Exceptional Family Member Program. The next meeting is Dec. 3, 6-7 p.m., at Army Community Service, 1231 Mahone Ave. Participants should be at least 4 years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Legos will be provided. Snacks will be available. For details, call (804) 734-7965 or 734-6393.
EFMP Holiday Hurrah | Dec. 6 The Exceptional Family Member Program will host a free Holiday Hurrah, Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m., at the American Red Cross, building 9028, 1231 Mahone Ave., across from the Post Theater. There will be photos with Santa, holiday art and gift take-away projects, games and light refreshments. All
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Parents with a child, ages 3-15, diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, may participate in a quality improvement study as part of a project with the Fort Lee Autism Support Group and the Army Community Service EFMP. Participants are asked to attend a meeting Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m., at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 3110 Greenwood Ave., Colonial Heights. There is no cost. Part of the project is to provide parents a toolkit of resources to help improve care of children at home. All participants who complete two surveys will be offered a $30 gift card from Target. For details, call (434) 327-7707 or (804) 734-6393.
Relocation Readiness | Ongoing Several Relocation Readiness classes are offered by ACS at Fort Lee. The
next Overseas Briefing is set for Dec. 18, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Soldier Support Center. The other classes are 10 a.m. - noon at the ACS building. Immigration and Citizenship will meet Dec. 3, and Hearts Apart will meet Dec. 6. ACS also holds a newcomers’ briefing every Monday at 2 p.m. at the Soldier Support Center. Spouses are welcome. For details or registration, call (804) 734-6388.
Employment Readiness | Ongoing Employment readiness classes are available at ACS. Times for the classes vary. The final 2013 classes, and dates are as follows: Spouses Overseas Employment Orientation, Dec. 10; Interviewing Skills and Dressing for Success, Dec. 12; Resume Writing, Dec. 16; Job Search Strategies and Application Assistance, Dec. 19. For details and registration, call (804) 734-6388.
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Food and Feast Events at Jamestown | Nov. 28-30 Savor the Thanksgiving holiday by exploring centuries-old cooking and preservation methods at “Foods and Feasts of Colonial Virginia,” Nov. 28-30, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Jamestown Settlement, Route 31, southwest of Williamsburg. Many demonstrations and activities will be offered during the three days. The Jamestown Settlement Café will offer a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, Nov. 28, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission to Jamestown Settlement is $16 for adults and $7.50 for ages 6-12, Parking is free. For details, call (888) 593-4682.
Model Railroad Show | Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 The 36th Annual Model Railroad Show is set for Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 West Broad St., Richmond. The museum is open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Nov. 29-30, and 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Dec. 1. Visitors can explore miniature cities, towns and villages and displays ranging from traditional scenic landscapes to lego-themed models. The cost for the show only is $11 for adults and $10 for children, ages 4-12. It’s free for members. There is no charge for parking. For details, call (804) 864-1400.
Episcopal Church Thanksgiving Dinner | Dec. 1. Fort Lee military and civilian personnel and their families are invited to a church service followed by a Thanksgiving dinner, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m., at Merchants Hope Episcopal Church, 11500 Merchants Hope Road, Prince George. For details, call (804) 458-1356.
Big Apple Classic | Dec. 7 The Second Annual Battle at the Hoops Basketball Invitational is set for Dec. 7 at Petersburg High School, 3101 Johnson Road. Fourteen teams will compete. The first game is at 10 a.m., with the last contest at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $8 for all seven
games. The main title sponsors are the United States Armed Forces and Bojangle’s Fried Chicken. For details, call Bill Lawson III, athletic director, at (804) 861-4884.
Holiday Tours at Berkeley Plantation | Dec. 7 – Jan 1 Berkeley Plantation will offer special Christmas tours during the holiday season, Dec. 7 - Jan. 1, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The elegant 1726 mansion, located between Richmond and Williamsburg off scenic Route 5, will be beautifully decorated with fresh greenery from its gardens. Costumed guides will lead visitors with stories of Christmas through four centuries of history. The cost is $11 for adults; $6 for youth, ages 6-12; and $7.50 for youth, ages 13-16. For details, call (888) 466-6018 or visit www.berkeleyplantation.com.
Holiday Vendor Bazaar | Dec. 8 The Annual Vendor Bazaar to help Prince George County Company 1 Volunteer Department save and restore a 1943 Seagrave fire engine will be held Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m., at 6500 Courthouse Road. Many vendors and crafters will sell products including jewelry, handbags, cosmetics, spa treatments, children’s gifts, beaded crafts and more. For details, call (804) 943-4112.
Wreaths Across America | Dec. 14 A “Wreaths Across America” ceremony will be held by the Two Rivers Chapter, American Legion Riders, Hopewell Memorial Post 146, Dec. 14, noon, at City Point National Cemetery, N. 11th Avenue, Hopewell. Tax-deductible donations to purchase wreaths are needed. The cost is $15 each or five in a box for $75. There are approximately 7,000 graves in the cemetery. Donations may be made in cash or check payable to Wreaths Across America – mailed or delivered to The American Legion Riders, Post 146 at 217 E. City Point Road, Hopewell, Va. 23860. For details, call (804) 721-4722.
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