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Garrison team tests emergency response capability during active shooter exercise SEE PAGE 3

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SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, SINCE 1941

August 25, 2016 | Vol. 76, No. 34

PROMOTING NEW PERSPECTIVES

Ord. battalion gives spouses glimpse of military life SEE PAGE 10 FIGHT OR FLIGHT TRAINING Giving law enforcement officers options when dealing with acts of aggression was the purpose of a two-day exercise that included martial arts drills, firing ranges and classroom instruction SEE PAGES 8-9

PROMISING QUALITY CARE Community leaders renew pledge to provide support, superior service to Army Family SEE PAGE 3

AWM AWARD Women’s Museum wins nationally recognized Pinnacle Award for interactive educational programming SEE PAGE 7

CAREER-BUILDING POSITION Young transportation officer gains valuable experience while serving as general’s aide SEE PAGE 11

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ANTI-TERRORISM AWARENESS MONTH | AERIAL DRONES

Airborne audiovisual devices pose potential security, privacy threats

Army leaders at Fort Lee constantly encourage new ideas to improve levels of service for military members, families, civilians, retirees and others. With shrinking resources to perform the mission, it is imperative to also reduce operational costs without risk to readiness.

A recent success story involving the Qualified Recycling Program committee – a group dedicated to the reduction of waste, water consumption and pollution – is the re-sprigging of nine putting greens on the Cardinal Golf Club in order to reduce the application of fertil-

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Commanding General........Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams Garrison Commander ..................... Col. Adam W. Butler Public Affairs Officer............................. Stephen J. Baker Command Information/Managing Editor...Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ......... T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor.................. Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter ...........Lesley Atkinson Production Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.

izer, pesticides and water. The project was a joint effort involving Family and MWR, the Directorate of Public Works and the Environmental Management Division.

CGC Manager Tom Green said of the project, “We are fortunate to have this funding opportunity to benefit the golf course, our patrons and the environment.”

The new species of grass – Miniverde Bermuda – has a strong root system that can draw from deep water reserves dur-

ing dry periods, requiring less manual irrigation. Other benefits of Miniverde include resistance to pests and disease, a consistent dark green color, less thatch, less seeding and a generally smoother surface. The thick, firm growth also reduces the amount and severity of marks made by landing and hitting golf balls. Golfers will benefit from improved putting quality and a more enjoyable golf experience.

The conversion to the Miniverde grass has been com-

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Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the Public Affairs Office, Fort Lee. Circulation: 13,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Traveller” are not necessarily the official 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 affiliation, or any other non merit factor. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The “Traveller” is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1, and printed by the Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private firm 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 Office of Headquarters, U. S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee.

– DPTMS and Staff Reports pleted on nine holes with the hope of converting the other 18 greens over the next two years. This project was funded by the QRP, which directly benefits from recycling on the installation.

So, the next time you think about throwing something away rather than recycling it, consider the pollution prevention projects and FMWR services that can benefit directly from recycling efforts.

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• Any UAS weighing more than .55 and less than 55 pounds (typically does not include “hobby” aircraft) must be registered with the FAA at https:// registermyuas.faa.gov. Failure to do so could result in civil penalties up to $27,500, a possible criminal fine of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three years.

• While operating a UAS, an owner must be able to show the FAA registration certificate to law enforcement officials.

The UAS also should be marked with its assigned registration number.

• Take lessons before flying a model aircraft. Learn safety procedures and things to avoid – individuals could be fined for reckless behavior if they endanger people, other aircraft or property.

• Stay below 400 feet and keep the radio-controlled aircraft in sight at all times, “The best advice is to read the policy and know the guidelines,” said the Protection Office spokesperson. “Every member of

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read an information paper provided by the Fort Lee Protection Office, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security.

“In other words,” clarified a Protection Office spokesperson, “drone usage has become an anti-terrorism (and crime prevention) focus area because of the potential threat it poses. Awareness of safe and legal operation is key, as well as individuals helping law enforcement by immediately reporting suspicious or intrusive activity.”

A Fort Lee policy published in January defines the use and limitations of radiocontrolled model aircraft and commercial drones over the installation and its assigned airspace. The document (Fort Lee Policy 01-16) is available online at www. lee.army.mil/about/policy.letters.aspx (click on Security tab). Some of the pertinent guidelines are as follows: • UAS operators must be 13 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.

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With commercial sales hovering around the $2 billion mark annually, aerial drones are among the hottest commodities in the electronic gadget world these days.

Consumers are clearly enamored with airborne audiovisual capability and the market has responded with onboard multifunctional cameras that produce high-definition photos and video. Combined with speed, maneuverability and remote operation, it’s easy to understand why drones are the “cool toy for the creative-minded.”

Unfortunately, they’re an equally attractive surveillance tool for those with evil intent.

“While most NTAT (Non-Traditional Aviation Technology) and UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) incidents are caused by operator unfamiliarity with relevant regulations, the increase in encounters involving critical infrastructure, military installations and/or sensitive locations … continues to present detection and disruption challenges for law enforcement,”

the Fort Lee community is responsible for maintaining the highest possible safety standards, and knowledge of rules is part of it as well as immediately reporting any incidents of inappropriate NTAT/UAS/ drone/model aircraft operations to the military police desk at (804) 734-7400.”

Additional force protection guidelines include the following: • Report NTAT and UAS intrusions to the military police desk. If a stationary aircraft is encountered without its owner in sight, do not touch it. Provide details to law enforcement.

• In the interest of force protection and privacy, UAS operators will not post or publish aerial photography or video taken on Fort Lee to social media or open source venues without prior authorization.

• All requirements for obtaining aerial photography or video on post must be coordinated in advance with the Installation Antiterrorism/Force Protection Program manager at (804) 734-6410/1575.

Another good resource is the website knowbeforeyoufly.com. It includes fact sheets, videos, news articles and more.

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Evonne Banis receives help from 832nd Ordnance Battalion instructors Staff Sgt. Paul Simpson and Staff Sgt. Keith Carpenter with placing the explosive ordnance disposal helmet on her head during the 832nd Ord. Cadre Spouse Day Friday. See story and photo on Page 10.

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Talon Shield 16 tests Fort Lee capabilities, response to shooter A medic attends to a “shooting victim” in Clark Fitness Center during Fort Lee’s Talon Shield 16 full scale active shooter exercise Tuesday. It tested the installation’s crisis response capability.

Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

Fort Lee tested the response and recovery capabilities of first responders and garrison staff Tuesday during Talon Shield 16, a full-scale active shooter exercise.

With community members across the installation joining in as roleplayers – both witnesses and victims – the Provost Marshal Office, Fire and Emergency Services and other garrison directorates used the opportunity to evaluate the current response plan for an active shooter scenario.

Scott Brown, who heads theDirectorate of Plans, Training,

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Mobility and Security, said he thought the exercise was a success.

“Participation from on- and

off-post partners provided us an opportunity to identify strengths and weakness in our planning and execution,” he said. “The

major factor in us having a successful exercise was the senior mission commander and garrison commander giving us the white space to conduct a full day exercise of our emergency planning in a medium stress environment.”

The main takeaway from the exercise for Brown was that communication is the key to success.

From the PMO prospective, Maj. Joe Tull, provost marshal,

said he also was pleased with the exercise.

“It provided insight into our procedures and identified a few small gaps that can be overcome with additional training,” he said. “It was great to have evaluators from outside of Fort Lee in order to get an objective look at our procedures. We will continue to review the lessons learned from this exercise and incorporate procedures to improve our responses.”

Particularly helpful was learning about how outside agencies could support Fort Lee, said Tull.

“This exercise really helped us identify required resources and get a clear understanding of who can assist in providing them,” he said.

The installation routinely conducts table-top exercises and full scale exercises to ensure the requirements for potential incidents are met.

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Senior installation leaders along with six Tri-Cities elected officials attended a military community covenant signing Aug. 18 at the Lee Club to acknowledge an obligation to build a stronger community and support military members and their families.

The guests were Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general; Command Sgt. Maj. Nathaniel J. Bartee Sr., CASCOM CSM; Steve A. Elswick, chairman of the board of supervisors, Chesterfield County; Mayor T. Gregory Kochuba, Colonial Heights; Brenda K. Ebron-Bonner, chairman of the board of supervisors, Dinwiddie; Mayor Brenda S. Pelham, Hopewell; Mayor W. Howard Myers, Petersburg; William “Bill” Robertson, chairman of the board of supervisors, Prince George County; Col. Adam W. Butler, Garrison commanding general and Command Sgt. Maj. Clarence D.

Richardson, Garrison CSM. “I can tell Fort Lee has been woven into the fabric of this community for the last 100 years,” said Williams during his remarks.

He paraphrased an old proverb, “It takes a village to take care of our troops, and you certainly have been our village. It is awesome to be surrounded by communities that care and support us unequivocally. The representation of each one of the communities here validates their support.”

“The last time a covenant was signed was in the year 2010,” said Dennis Morris, executive director of the Crater Planning District Commission. He was recognized during the introduction for his contribution to the event. Morris represents all the jurisdictions surrounding Fort Lee and serves as the convener in regards to civil-military relations.

His role was to coordinate the chief elected officials by explaining the event and making sure they attended.

Morris said, “When we are in the middle of August, and we get all six chief elected

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Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Nathaniel J. Bartee Sr., CASCOM CSM sign the Military Community Covenant Aug. 18 at Lee Club.

officials of the surrounding communities ... I think that is a statement of the support communities have for Fort Lee. I’m very appreciative for them taking the time to be here.”

Pelham mentioned in her remarks she was born at Fort Lee when it was called Camp Lee. “The Soldiers here have volunteered thousands of hours helping the Hopewell community; supporting the Big Brothers and Sisters organization in mentoring our children during school time and much

more,” said Pelman. “Fort Lee is a family.

You give more to us than we give to you. I thank you Fort Lee – for being my home, my birth home – all you can be by serving these communities. I take great pride in signing this covenant.”

Ebron-Bonner spoke after signing the covenant, describing what it meant to her.

“We want to continue to have a positive relationship,” she said. “The family atmosphere we have here is wonderful. We applaud everything that Fort Lee does and want to continue to work together.”

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23rd QM Brigade D&C Competition | Aug. 27 Three advanced individual training battalions under the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade will compete in two levels of competition Aug. 27, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Williams Stadium.

The competition will include a structured event with specified drill and ceremony movements and a freestyle event in which competitors are allowed to incorporate theatrical elements combined with D&C movements. It is open to the community. The Air Force Color Guard and Drill Team will perform at halftime.

For details, call (804) 765-3589 or (706) 992-3559.

Exchange Free Layaway for Holidays A free layaway program is available to authorized shoppers of the Army and Air Force Exchange Sept. 1 - Dec. 14. The Exchange will waive its standard $3 service fee for all layaway purchases of $25 or more that are paid in full by Dec. 24. A deposit of 15 percent is required to hold items on layaway at the Exchange.

Shoppers should visit customer service for complete program details and eligibility information.

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Staff members and students from the Army Logistics University perform a mock protest to demonstrate the importance of women’s equality during the Women’s Equality Day observance Monday at the Lee Theater. During the ceremony, the group marched in from outside the theater, chanting along the way. The observance was hosted by ALU and the Installation Equal Opportunity Office.

Post honors women, recognizes equality Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

Members of the Fort Lee community gathered Monday at the Lee Theater to recognize Women’s Equality Day, an annual event celebrating the passage of the 19th Amendment.

Staff and students from the Army Logistics University hosted the observance, along with the Installation Equal Opportunity Office. The entertainment included a “protest” to encourage equal rights for all and an interpretive dance.

Rear Adm. Deborah P. Haven, the chief of staff for Defense Contract Management Agency, was the guest speaker.

“It’s an honor to be able to speak here today,” said Haven. “We owe a great deal to the women who paved the way for the rest of us. Some of those women you may already know. They may be your grandmother, mother or aunt. Be sure to thank them for being the trailblazers.

“I am certainly grateful for the opportunities I’ve had in the Navy that were not available in the not-so-distant past,”

she continued. “I had the opportunity to be mentored by not only women, but also men who encouraged me to progress.”

Haven worked for Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, at one of her previous assignments and said she was grateful he pushed her to take on assignments she didn’t know she needed. During one trip to Hawaii to visit Pearl Harbor, he asked her to attend a conference.

“I wasn’t sure why I was going to (the conference), but I attended because the boss asked me,” she said. “That decision he made on my behalf turned out to be invaluable. Attending the conference allowed me to understand the complexities of that position. In the three subsequent jobs I had – including my current position – the knowledge I gained at the conference laid the … foundation for me to be a stronger officer and a better leader.”

The observance concluded with a cake-cutting by Michael Williams, ALU president, Haven, and Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Traylor, Logistics NCO Academy commandant.

Pre-retirement Seminar | Aug. 26 A pre-retirement seminar for military members who are within 12-24 months of separation from service will be held Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center auditorium, building 3400, 1401 B Ave. The program will cover a variety of post-military-career topics including veteran benefits, entitlements, health care and more. Spouses of separating military members are welcome.

For details, call (804) 734-6555 or 734-6973.

16TH OD Bn Professional Development Talk | Sept. 8 Retired Maj. Gen. Robert D. Shadley, former Chief of Ordnance, will speak about the 1996 Aberdeen Proving Ground sex scandal during a professional development session set for Sept. 8, 11:30 a.m., at the Lee Theater.

The scandal served as the catalyst for the Army’ Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Prevention Program.

FEGLI Open Season | Sept. 1-30 A Federal Employee’s Group Life Insurance Program Open Season is set for Sept. 1-30.

This is the first FEGLI Open Season since 2004. Eligible federal employees can elect any coverage offered including Option C, which covers the lives of eligible family members. Employees do not need to be enrolled to elect coverage. There is no medical exam required and no health questions to answer. The effective date of coverage change is delayed one full year to the beginning of the first day of the first full pay period on or after Oct. 1, 2017, as long as an employee meets pay and duty status requirements.

For details, visit https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/publications-forms/ benefits-administ ration-letters/2016/16-204.pdf.

POW/MIA Lunch | Sept. 15 Fort Lee and the Robert E. Lee Chapter, Association of United States Army will co-sponsor a POW/MIA National Recognition Luncheon, Sept. 15, 11:30 a.m., at the Lee Club. The program will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The guest speaker will be Ann Mills-Griffiths, chairman of the board of directors of the National League of POW/MIA families.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through any agency sergeant major or by calling (804) 765-7218.

TARP Briefing | Sept. 13 A Threat Awareness and Reporting Program briefing is set for Sept. 13, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Lee Theater. For details, call (804) 734-1569.

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‘A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline’ opens at Lee Sept. 9 The Lee Playhouse Main Stage 2016-2017 season opens with “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline� Sept. 9, 8 p.m., at the Lee Theater.

Additional performances are Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 10, 16, 17, 23, and 24 at 8 p.m. and Sundays, Sept.

11, 18 and 25 at 3 p.m.

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by DJ, Little Big Man, a Winchester broadcaster who was there when Patsy sang for the first time on the air.

The show also features The Jordanaires, a gospel group that appeared on records with Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley and numerous other recording artists.

Making her Lee Playhouse premiere is Shannon Gibson Brown starring as Patsy Cline. The Jordanaires are played by Playhouse veteran, Travis West, and newcomers, Graham Burbanck, Adam Smith and Evan Nunery.

Michael McClain portrays Little Big Man and Dylan Tipton appears as the Opry and Vegas Comics.

The production is directed by Frank Foster with music direction by Storm Burks. The creative team also includes Mark Souza (costume design); Frank Foster ( set design); Cindy Warren (lighting design); John Redling (sound); Joel Furtick (hair and makeup); and Amanda Sims (properties). The production is stage managed by Rachel Davis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Closer Walk With Patsy Clineâ&#x20AC;? blends theatre and music into an evening that audiences of all ages will enjoy.

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Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, far left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Nathaniel J. Bartee Sr., CASCOM SCM, far right, pose with civilians and Soldiers who received awards during the installation Town Hall at the Lee Theater Aug. 17. Warrant OfďŹ cer William C. Weger holds the Fort Lee Volunteer Family of the Year Award for his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s combined volunteer efforts; Robin Winston received recognition for her 30 years of government service; Kasinda Thomas, Suinda Sanchez-Sanabria and Britney Howard (not pictured) each received a certiďŹ cate of appreciation for their outstanding support to the commandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Summit; and William R. Hinson received the Commanders Award for Civilian Service for his exceptional performance in restructuring CASCOM and Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Motorcycle Mentorship Program.

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices determined live attenuated influenza vaccine, also known as the FluMist, should not be used during the 2016-2017 flu season.

Due to this change, Kenner Army Health Clinic anticipates a delay in receiving its influenza vaccine supply.

Organizational leaders should ensure their units are scheduling clinics with KAHCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Preventive Medicine team. The clinic anticipates the flu vaccine will be available around late September or early October for active duty military personnel.

In the meantime, KAHC highly discourages service members from receiving vaccines at outside facilities as this will potentially affect readiness numbers due to a delay in reporting to MEDPROS. In addition, service members should not receive FluMist at retail pharmacies since TRICARE will not reimburse the purchase.

KAHC will provide updates as it receives them. For more information, visit the KAHC website at http:// kenner.narmc.amedd.army.mil/SitePages/Home.aspx.

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AWM receives award for educational programs Ray Kozakewicz Production Assistant

The U.S. Army Women’s Museum has received the Pinnacle Award for live broadcast studio educational programming from the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration.

The award is given annually to organizations that receive outstanding scores on program evaluations submitted by educators and other users.

“It’s nice to be recognized, especially since we are a small museum with a small staff doing these programs,” said Amanda Vtipilson, curator of education at the AWM.

“There are many great, large institutions that have received the award such as the Texas State Aquarium and the Cleveland Museum of Art. To be up in the ranks with them is a real honor.”

Vtipilson, along with Tracy Bradford, AWM director of education, have operated the studio and presented the live programs since 2014.

“Anybody can view our presentations. Our biggest audience is adults in retirement communities and senior centers from across the country,” said Vtipilson. “They do continuing learning at these centers. We conducted about 30 this year reaching about 1,000 people.”

Those seeking the free programs request them on the CILC website. Evaluations are noted on the website too. AWM has held the online programs for groups in California, Massachusetts, New York, Alabama and other states.

The museum offers two onehour World War II-era selections – “Where in the World Were They” and “Island of Integration: The Desegregation of the U.S. Army.”

The content includes archival images and video from the museum’s collections.

She noted, “It’s interesting since a lot of them (the senior adults) experienced what we are presenting. I learn a lot from them too.”

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Tracy Bradford, director of education, U.S. Army Women’s Museum, presents an online educational program to a group of senior citizens from the museum’s studio recently. The AWM received a Pinnacle Award from the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration for the educational content of its 2015-2016 programs.

The following are three comments received.

“A well organized and detailed program that shares information on our under appreciated women who served during WWII.” “Students loved the presenta-

tion. We had two different presenters and they were both fantastic! I love the mix of visual with actual artifacts as well.”

“The students were very engaged and participated in the program the entire time.”

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Fight Over Flight training teaches police officers combatives techniques

Spc. Alton Mickle subdues fellow military policeman Spc. Kenneth Trottier during the Fight Over Flight combatives training event Aug. 18 at the Army Logistics University. The 217th Military Police Detachment Soldiers were among 25 installation law enforcement officers who underwent a two-day exercise that taught hand-to-hand defensive techniques and other police tactics.

Photos by T. Anthony Bell

Sensei Vincent Marchetti, a former Soldier, talks participants through a series of defensive moves.

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(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) Sgt. Andrew Poniris uses a hold technique to keep fellow military policeman Spc. Robert Leso at bay. • Department of the Army Civilian Police Officers Keith Miller and Kevin Gareau grapple with each other using techniques learned moments earlier. • Spc. Michael Bobovnyk takes a playful jab at his fight partner, Spc. Jacob Urea.

Members of Fort Lee’s law enforcement community attended two days of training Aug. 17-18 to help prepare them for various emergency situations.

Military members assigned to the 217th Military Police Detachment and Department of the Army Civilian Police learned combative tactics, weapons techniques, room-clearing procedures and other subject matter during a “Fight Over Flight” exercise.

Capt. Brian Bishop, operations officer, Provost Marshal Office, said the training was designed to “teach police officers on Fort Lee how to defend against threats in addition to being more comfortable with their law enforcement equipment, their abilities as police officers and with their weapon systems.”

During both days of the event, the training was split between morning and afternoon sessions at the Army Logistics University fitness facility and training areas within the installation range complex, respectively.

Roughly 25 MPs and DACP officers participated in the training.

Sensei Vincent Marchetti, a 78-year-old former Soldier, taught the combatives portion that took place at ALU. He was emphatic about teaching basic but effective techniques.

“My approach was to teach them something that was useable, with one-step applications to put people down, temporarily or permanently, whatever is necessary at the time,” said the martial arts grandmaster. “I teach them to use their hands rather than a club. Your hands are with you. They’re quicker, more responsive and you have more control.”

Marchetti’s instruction included grappling and handcuffing techniques.

At the ranges, the participants learned what to do during weapons malfunctions as well as techniques and tactics for door-breaching, room-clearing, casualty care, movement to threat and extraction methods. DACP Officer Keith Miller, a participant and a part of the training coordination team, said the training agenda was

based on law enforcement responses for mass shootings and similar incidents.

“The purpose was to take a basic MP, give him more information and put more tools in his toolbox to create a better MP in the event of an active shooter,” he said.

Active shooter events are those with one or more perpetrators who kill or injure three or more people. In 2014-15, the FBI recorded 40 such events that resulted in the deaths of 92 people and the injuries of 139. Since then, various training efforts have taken root all over the country as measures of response.

Although it is conducted on an annual basis, Miller said many of the participants had not received the training because they were new to the installation.

“It gives them the foundation and fundamentals to seek further education,” he said.

In addition to Marchetti, the instructors included Brian Agone, Jason Bennett, Jeff Graff and Dale Williams.

Graf, also a former Soldier, is a CSX police officer with an extensive background in police tactics.

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T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

Fight Over Flight training teaches police officers combatives techniques

Spc. Alton Mickle subdues fellow military policeman Spc. Kenneth Trottier during the Fight Over Flight combatives training event Aug. 18 at the Army Logistics University. The 217th Military Police Detachment Soldiers were among 25 installation law enforcement officers who underwent a two-day exercise that taught hand-to-hand defensive techniques and other police tactics.

Photos by T. Anthony Bell

Sensei Vincent Marchetti, a former Soldier, talks participants through a series of defensive moves.

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(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) Sgt. Andrew Poniris uses a hold technique to keep fellow military policeman Spc. Robert Leso at bay. • Department of the Army Civilian Police Officers Keith Miller and Kevin Gareau grapple with each other using techniques learned moments earlier. • Spc. Michael Bobovnyk takes a playful jab at his fight partner, Spc. Jacob Urea.

Members of Fort Lee’s law enforcement community attended two days of training Aug. 17-18 to help prepare them for various emergency situations.

Military members assigned to the 217th Military Police Detachment and Department of the Army Civilian Police learned combative tactics, weapons techniques, room-clearing procedures and other subject matter during a “Fight Over Flight” exercise.

Capt. Brian Bishop, operations officer, Provost Marshal Office, said the training was designed to “teach police officers on Fort Lee how to defend against threats in addition to being more comfortable with their law enforcement equipment, their abilities as police officers and with their weapon systems.”

During both days of the event, the training was split between morning and afternoon sessions at the Army Logistics University fitness facility and training areas within the installation range complex, respectively.

Roughly 25 MPs and DACP officers participated in the training.

Sensei Vincent Marchetti, a 78-year-old former Soldier, taught the combatives portion that took place at ALU. He was emphatic about teaching basic but effective techniques.

“My approach was to teach them something that was useable, with one-step applications to put people down, temporarily or permanently, whatever is necessary at the time,” said the martial arts grandmaster. “I teach them to use their hands rather than a club. Your hands are with you. They’re quicker, more responsive and you have more control.”

Marchetti’s instruction included grappling and handcuffing techniques.

At the ranges, the participants learned what to do during weapons malfunctions as well as techniques and tactics for door-breaching, room-clearing, casualty care, movement to threat and extraction methods. DACP Officer Keith Miller, a participant and a part of the training coordination team, said the training agenda was

based on law enforcement responses for mass shootings and similar incidents.

“The purpose was to take a basic MP, give him more information and put more tools in his toolbox to create a better MP in the event of an active shooter,” he said.

Active shooter events are those with one or more perpetrators who kill or injure three or more people. In 2014-15, the FBI recorded 40 such events that resulted in the deaths of 92 people and the injuries of 139. Since then, various training efforts have taken root all over the country as measures of response.

Although it is conducted on an annual basis, Miller said many of the participants had not received the training because they were new to the installation.

“It gives them the foundation and fundamentals to seek further education,” he said.

In addition to Marchetti, the instructors included Brian Agone, Jason Bennett, Jeff Graff and Dale Williams.

Graf, also a former Soldier, is a CSX police officer with an extensive background in police tactics.

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Spouses get inside look at military jobs Staff Sgt. Kenneth Johnson squats down while wife, Alicia, pulls the cord to ignite the 75mm Pack Howitzer at the ordnance battalion track during the 832nd Ordnance

Battalion Cadre Spouse Day Friday. Spouses in the battalion were given the opportunity to spend a day with their Soldiers to observe what they do for their units.

Lesley Atkinson Family/Community Life Reporter

Spouses of the 832nd Ordnance Battalion headed to work along sides of their loved ones Friday to get a feel of the organization’s mission and learn what their Soldiers sponsors do on a daily basis while training initial entry troops.

The day consisted of physical readiness and resiliency training, an explosive ordnance disposal suit demonstration, robotics, artillery firing and a meal in the Samuel Sharpe dining facility.

“I was nervous about attending the PT session early in the morning, but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be,” said Sarah Koutalidis.

The spouses tried on a 65-pound EOD bomb suit with a 13-pound helmet and walked the hallways and a classroom of the Rose Hall facility. They were able to maneuver Talon robots, grabbing objects and moving them on a outdoor obstacle course.

In addition, they received training on how to ignite a Howitzer cannon and then were allowed to fire-off a blank round.

“It’s the first time we have done some-

Photos by Lesley Atkinson

(LEFT) Brigette Gallagher shows Laura Marie how to use a remote control to maneuver a Talon Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot during the 832nd Ordnance Battalion Cadre Spouse Day Friday at the battalion facilities. (RIGHT) 832nd Ord. Bn. instructor Staff Sgt. Paul Simpson places an EOD helmet onto Enkesha William’s head.

thing like this,” said Lt. Col. Tim Gallagher, 832nd Ord. Bn. commander. “In an environment like this, with so many restrictions with Soldiers and their training, this showed them this is not as mystical and closed curtain as people had thought. This really is the training we are teaching every

single day. That is why today is so great – to bring the spouses in and give them the appreciation of what our mission is.”

“Today is awesome and exactly what I wanted to see,” Gallagher continued.

“If the most important part of the Army is the family, then doing something like

this brings us all closer together. The unit should be one giant family.”

Gallagher said he wants to try to do a spouse day quarterly. It may not always be the same events, but visiting different parts of the Ordnance School. For example spouses could visit recovery and canon maintenance, in case the spouses return they can get a different appreciation for the mission of the Ordnance Corps.

“I think it is a good experience for them to come out and see what we do on a daily basis,” said Sgt. 1st Class Roderick Williams. “My wife Enkesha was excited to come with me and to see a day in a life of a Soldier in training. This is the first time in 15 years I have seen this, and it is very exciting.”

Sgt. 1st Class Paul Mendez’s wife, Bonnie said “To be here from the start of their day to the end was a great experience. We have been married for 19 years, and this is the first time I have ever been able to experience this with him. Not only for him, but it is a great way for us to meet other spouses within the unit. I really think this was great for the families, and I look forward to doing this again.”

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'87< 5(75263(&7,9( Junior officer looks back at job as aide-de-camp T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

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f you’ve never traveled in the world of an aide de camp, maybe you have heard it is like being “a glorified gopher,” – as many describe it – a job full of fetching things and running errands.

Whatever you think of it – the position once held by such luminaries as Alexander Hamilton and George S. Patton – there are the indisputable facts: It is physically demanding, stressful and time consuming. It also is an enriching experience Soldiers are hard-pressed to gain anywhere as junior officers.

At least that’s the perspective of Capt.

Brittany L.B. Truesdale. The 28-year-old is still breathing a semi-sigh of relief after recently completing a one-year tour here as the aide for Brig. Gen. Michel Russell Sr., the former Chief of Transportation.

“Your time is not your own when you’re in this position,” said the native North Carolinian. “You’re so focused (on the mission) that whenever it’s over, you’re like ‘What do I need to do to take what I’ve learned and actually put it into action?’”

For Truesdale, putting what she learned into action means supporting others in their military careers.

“While I did learn a lot of things, there are those who didn’t have the opportunity to do this job and who need to know things” said the transporter who is now an Army Logistics University student. “I’m taking the things I’ve learned and sharing it because these are things that help support the priorities of the Army Chief of Staff.”

Truesdale’s journey as an aide-de-camp did not start with her looking to become one; rather, the job found her. She started her career in 2012 as a platoon leader in the 7th Sustainment Brigade at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. After returning in 2014 from a three-month tour in Afghanistan as an executive officer, her battalion commander urged her to consider an aide position, and she soon found she was

Capt. Brittany L.B. Truesdale poses for an official military photo during her time as an aide-de-camp and more recently. Note the gold rope (aiguillete) on her left shoulder along with the lapel insignia that is often mistaken as those of the Adjutant General Corps.

The rope and insignia are not authorized for wear after an aide’s tenure.

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one of a few officers nominated to serve under Russell. Truesdale interviewed with the general and was later selected.

The position of aide has its roots in the armies of Europe, where highly qualified officers acted as confidants to generals and admirals. In that capacity, they also were conveyors of orders and directives. Hamilton’s duties with Gen. George Washington were similar.

In today’s Army, aides are normally junior officers who act as personal assistants. The higher the general officer rank and position, the higher the rank of the aide (first lieutenants are assigned to brigadier generals, captains are assigned to major generals, etc.) As personal assistants, aides primarily plan and coordinate schedules, but it is a duty that has many tentacles that twist and overlap into protocol activities, editing and preparing correspondence, email management, speechwriting, and other tasks.

“I was constantly gathering information for security clearances and checking flights among other tasks,” said

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Truesdale. “You are constantly on the phone and constantly multi-tasking.”

In other words, there are defined duties, but there are many jobs and tasks that do not neatly fall into a specific category, said Truesdale. Repairing a computer on the fly, building PowerPoint slides and preparing uniforms are a few that arise from time to time.

Additionally, unique talents and abilities can be a huge bonus in the aide’s conduct of his or her duties and responsibilities. A good aide, for example, is a master of anticipation, armed with several backup plans when the smallest task to the largest mission do not go as planned.

“You’re constantly prepared for anything,” said Truesdale. “So, if you’re on a TDY trip, and he says, ‘Oh, what other units are here?’ You’ve got to have that knowledge. You’ve got to be spun up on what the story is. You have to be kind of a mind-reader; you have to be seven, eight steps ahead of the game.”

Above all else, the aide acts as a sort of shield, protecting the GO

from trivial matters so he can concentrate on more important ones.

“The fewer things they have to worry about, the better,” said Truesdale. “You stop stress at the door. If you’re in an airport and you’re standing near your boss and you get a phone call that might cause him concern, go off somewhere else and handle the problem.

You fix it and you keep going.They never know there was a problem.”

In contrast to the required tasks, there are those that should not and cannot be done, said Truesdale, noting ethical standards and regulations.

“I cannot pay for anything or pick up his dry cleaning,” she said. “I can’t go out and get him coffee.”

With a wide variety of boxes to check and high expectations to boot, the level of relationship with the GO and a shared sense of duty are important to mission accomplishment, said Truesdale.

“It’s very important you and your boss get along, that you have some kind of connection,” she said.

Truesdale made it a point to note a “connection” is not a given and is largely dependent on the GO. To illustrate, she recalled her interview with Russell. He desired an aide with a high level of integrity. He also wanted an officer who was loyal but not someone bound to him because of who he was.

“You’ve got to understand he’s wearing stars and you’re usually a lieutenant, but you can’t be afraid to question something,” she said. “Rank cannot be an obstacle. You have to be a confidant. You’re his second pair of eyes and ears in the office when he’s there and when he’s not, so you can give him your honest opinion.”

In executing all that she did, Truesdale said her days easily averaged 12 or 13 hours. In addition, there were many sleepless nights, wake-ups at 1 a.m. because of schedule changes and periods of travel in which “I only saw my husband twice a month,” she said.

With so many duties and so much at stake, one might consider the wisdom of taking on such a responsibility.

Other than the obvious – travel, choice follow-on assignments and networking opportunities – it is an easy answer for Truesdale, especially in retrospect.

“It was extremely valuable experience because I was hearing things other lieutenants would never hear until they were field grade officers,” she said. “It was SEE AIDE, PAGE 13

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Forgotten road safety requirements hazardous for troops, pedestrians Fort Lee typically experiences a significant turnover of personnel during the summer months, and a lot more people are engaged in outdoor activities – especially youths out of school and military families who are exploring recreational offerings on and around the installation.

With those factors in mind, the Garrison Safety Office is reminding community members of the physical training route and pedestrian safety rules on post.

Awareness and education are key to reducing the risk of potentially deadly accidents. Recent “nearmisses” along PT routes also are a major concern, further stressing the need for increased information dissemination and adherence to installation traffic policies.

Be informed. Read Fort Lee Policy 11-07, “Physical Training Road Closure and Safety Precautions for Military Troop Formations.” The document is available at lee.army.mil/about/ policy.letters.aspx (click Health, Safety tab). It applies to everyone on the installation – military and

civilian, visitors and Team Lee members. The policy lists routes designated for PT only, joint use roadways and areas off-limits to group runs. It also covers procedural requirements for vehicles crossing or navigating PT routes and safety equipment requirements for runners.

Authorized running areas on Fort Lee are clearly marked. The PT-only routes include B Ave from Sisisky Boulevard to 38th St. and Shop Road from 11th to 19th streets. Both are closed to non-emergency vehicular traffic

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Monday-Friday, 5-7:30 a.m. At intersections crossing those roadways, motorists are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians at all times.

The latest revision to the PT route policy adds 38th St. from B to Eisenhower (E) avenues; E Ave. from 38th to 39th streets; and 39th St. from E Ave. to the running track as joint use roadways. Also in that category are 34th St. from A Ave. to Jessup St.; Quartermaster Road from 11th to 22nd streets; Redstone Drive, the Brigade Loop and Edgewood Road on the

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Individual runners/walkers including civilians, dependents and contractors will wear a reflective vest or belt while performing PT along roadways between dusk and dawn. Individual running is covered by the Fort Lee Single Source Safety Document, Chapter 19-2, which can be found at www.lee.army.mil/safety/ single.source.safety.document.aspx.

All motorists should obey the posted speed limits of 25 mph along joint use PT routes and 15 mph in all housing areas as well as the immediate vicinity of ALU. Always be on the lookout for individuals crossing the road as PT formations are dismissed and troops return to their vehicles or lodging.

Be on the lookout for children in housing areas as well, particularly with the start of school just two weeks away.

Those with questions or concerns regarding the PT route policy can contact the Garrison Safety Office at (804) 765-3122 or 7653129.

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Off limits running routes now include the entire length of A Ave. and Sisisky Boulevard (individual runners can use the sidewalks along those routes); and B Ave. from 38th St. to Sisisky.

Other off-limit areas for troop movement are Larkin Conference Center (Bldg. 11102), Garrison Headquarters (Bldg. 12010), Army Logistics University (Bldg.

12420), Soldier Support Center (Bldg. 3400) and the LRC parking area at Shop Road between 19th and 20th streets.

When there is no traffic conflict prior to 6 a.m., service members may use these parking areas for interval training, stretching and warm ups. As soon as employees begin to arrive, use of these areas for PT is prohibited. The parking areas around the Defense Commissary Agency headquarters (Bldg. 11200) and the Defense Contract Management Agency (Bldg. 10500) are off limits for PT at all times.

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KENNER CONNECTION | STAYING FIT

Exercise consistency is key Matthew Petrone, Kristen Edwards and Pfc. Tanner Poush Kenner Army Health Clinic

It’s never too late for a beach body if people follow some simple guidelines to working out and staying fit.

Consistency in working out will bring more substantial results than periodic extreme fitness routines.

Working out three hours a day for one month can bring on health problems including stress fractures, tendon and muscle strains that often discourage people from continuing to workout. Try slowly increasing work out time weekly or biweekly starting with 30 minutes, three times a week and slowly making it to 60 minutes five times a week.

The following are additional tips to help individuals achieve better fitness levels.

• Slow and steady not only wins the race but helps one get to

the finish line later in life. A favorite choice of many people to get in shape is either walking or running for cardiovascular health. Studies show as little as 10 minutes of moderate intense physical activity can lead to a healthy heart. One study found that 60 to 90 minutes of weekly exercise reduced heart disease risk by up to 50 percent.

• An easy way to start is by running or walking and gradual increase in distance or time. One

safe way to transition to full running is starting with 4 minutes of walking followed by 1 minute of running and slowly change the walking and running until you are able to run without walking.

People should not get frustrated if they find they can only run for 30 seconds at a time. Exercise is the most important part of working out, not how much anyone accomplishes.

• Strength training is equally

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important for overall health. It increases testosterone naturally, promotes better sleeping and retains muscle mass. For some, free weights can be intimidating so it is recommended to start with bodyweight exercises or machines.

Three basic exercises that can make a huge difference in fitness level for anyone just starting out are assisted pull ups, planks and sit squats.

• Assisted pull ups can be done on a machine, with bands or using a TRX strap system. Planks help to keep the core, our main connection between the upper and lower body, tight and ready for all movements. Sit squats are an exercise for patients who have knee pain and are performed by attempting to sit in a chair or bench. Once your gluteus maximus touches the padding, immediately stand back up. For squats, remember to lead with the hips back, heels down and look just over the horizon.

• The weather will still be hot for many months. Keep in mind a body also needs to adjust to the changes. Most, if not all live in air conditioned and climate-con-

trolled space. It’s best to pick a time in the day that is cooler to exercise – early mornings or late night – or take the workout inside.

Dress appropriately for the activity, take more breaks when the temperature rises, and you may even have to cut back on the intensity level depending on the activity. In warmer weather, remember to increase fluid intake throughout the day, not just during exercise.

While trying to get beach ready, keep some of these tips in mind to enjoy the outdoors for many weekends ahead, not just one.

A smart start will help make the most of the years to come.

The new Strength and Performance Center at Fort Lee is a great example of a place that has cardiovascular machines, free weights and functional activities to keep people going with variety and challenges for all ages and experience levels. The Army Wellness Center is an excellent facility to start documenting your results with the body fat mass testing and other assessments available to help one succeed in the ultimate test called life.

AIDE | Job as general’s assistant

described as consuming, rewarding Continued from page 11

Charlotte Foerschler

First Lt. Tina C. Hill, an officer assigned to the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, squats 145 pounds during the SuperFit competition in Richmond Aug. 13. The Texas native went on to complete 18 repetitions in 35 seconds. Her efforts helped her and Colonial CrossFit teammate Cindy Dunham claim the women’s team novice division of the statewide event, beating 36 other tandem-level competitors.

common to be in a room with lieutenant colonels or colonels and generals and hear how they discuss issues and topics, how they want things presented to them and where they see the Army headed …

I’ve seen the progress on a lot of things and the logic behind them. It’s almost like seeing movies made and getting the behind-the-scenes look at the GOs and how they’re making decisions.”

Among the highlights of her tenure, Truesdale said she witnessed the construct – from start to finish – of Russell’s strategic plan and felt the front seat she was given provided her with rare insight on how the Transportation Corps will operate in the future.

“I saw that he had a vision, and I saw how he made that vision happen,” she said. “To me, that was amazing because there are 64,000 Soldiers

in the Transportation Corps. It was a huge learning experience and achievement for me not only to support it, but to support it successfully along with the staff. I had never seen anything like that on that level before.”

Now that Truesdale has the unique experiences under her belt, she is dead set on using it to benefit her peers, her Soldiers and herself.

“What I learned here, I feel, are good tools,” she said. “I’m maintaining the relationships I have with my peers and my subordinates, and I’m passing that information down because not everyone can be an aide de camp but everybody is entitled to knowledge.

“We can make the Army more successful by taking that knowledge and sharing to improve readiness,” she continued. “It’s important to me that when I retire or leave the Army, I want to leave it better than I found it.”

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES

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EVENTS Retiree Appreciation Ball Tickets Available Tickets are on sale for the annual Military Retiree Appreciation Ball set for Sept. 24, 5 p.m., at the Lee Club, building 9009, Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive.

The cost is $35 per person or $70 per couple. The guest speaker is Lt. Gen. Gwen Bingham, Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 14.

For registration and details, call (804) 734-5567 or 765-0099.

Lee Playhouse Auditions | Aug. 27 The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for “School House Rock Live! Jr.” Aug. 27, 10 a.m., at the Lee Theater, building 4300, Mahone Avenue.

Director Caroline Mincks seeks 12 actors, ages 10-18, for a variety of roles.

Those auditioning should be ready to read from the script and sing a prepared song.

No performers are paid. Rehearsals begin immediately after casting for an Oct. 7-16 production run.

For details, call (804) 734-6629.

FMWR Library Game Night | Aug. 30 The Fort Lee Community Library will host “Game Night at Your Library” Aug. 30, 5-6:30 p.m.

The free event will include an assortment of new and classic board games. It is open to all ages and skill levels. The activity is held the last Tuesday of the month.

The library is located on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420, 34th Street.

For details, call (804) 765-8095.

9/11 Memorial Service | Sept. 8 A Remembrance Service in recognition of the 15th anniversary of 9/11 will be held Sept. 8, 8:30-9 a.m. at the lst Logistics Memorial, adjacent to CASCOM. Everyone in the Fort Lee community is invited to participate.

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The program will begin with a welcome from Chaplain (Col.) Claude Crisp, installation chaplain, followed by the singing of “America the Beautiful” and prayers for survivors, victims and deployed troops.

All faiths are welcome to attend.

For details, call (804) 734-6494.

KAHC Patient Town Hall | Sept. 13 Kenner Army Health Clinic will hold its next Patient Town Hall Sept. 13, 4:15 p.m., in Maj. Gen. Kenner Command Conference Room 2 (Room C-102). KAHC beneficiaries are invited to the meeting.

For details, call (804) 734-9512.

Back to Church Sunday Event | Sept. 18 Community members are invited to attend Fort Lee’s first “Back to Church Sunday,” part of a national movement of churches across America, Sept. 18.

There will be two services to choose from – Catholic Mass in the sanctuary of Memorial Chapel and Protestant Worship under a tent outside of Williams Stadium, both at 10 a.m. Worship will be followed by a free picnic, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatable Kids Zone and more.

For details, call (804) 734-6494.

SPORTS & FITNESS FMWR Camping Trip | Aug. 27-28 Fort Lee Outdoor Recreation will host an overnight camping trip to Pocahontas State Park Aug. 27-28.

The group will depart Aug. 27 at 8:30 a.m. from the recreation facility at 15014 5th St. There will be a variety of wilderness adventure activities including fishing, mountain biking, kayaking and more. The cost is $35 per person. Some activities require rental admission fees. Reservations are required.

For details, call (804) 765-2212.

FMWR Wilderness Survival Course | Sept. 10 Outdoor Recreation will host a Wilderness Survival Course Sept. 10, 8

a.m. - 5 p.m., at 15014 5th St. Participants will be trained in the principles of water filtration, primitive fire building, constructing natural shelters, wilderness first-aid and obtaining food in the wilderness. This course is open to ages 12 and older. The cost is $150 per student; registration is required by Sept. 9.

For details, call (804) 765-2212.

Al Davis Golf Classic | Sept. 23 The 3rd annual Col. Alexander “Big Al” Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Classic is set for Sept. 23, 11 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club.

The cost is $45 for members and $65 for all others. The fee includes golf, range balls, a cart and dinner. Teams can sign up or individuals will be assigned to a team.

The fee should be paid by Sept. 20.

For details, email assocam@aol.com.

YOUTH CYSS Openings Available | Ongoing Child, Youth and School Services has openings in its full-day childcare, part-day preschool, School-Age Services and middle school and teen programs.

The cost varies based on rank, income and employee status.

For details or to enroll children, call (804) 765-3852 or 765-3785.

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PrepareAthon at Science Museum of Virginia | Aug. 27 PrepareAthon, a free festival encouraging community preparedness, will be held Aug. 27, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 West Broad St., Richmond.

The event will feature local experts, hands-on workshops and life-saving information. Registration is required. Guests will receive a preparedness kit valued at $45, and join in a rain barrel workshop to collect rainwater at home.

For details, call (804) 864-1400.

Church Yard Sale | Aug. 27 The Petersburg Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will hold an indoor yard sale Aug. 27, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry St., Petersburg.

For details, call (804) 317-0379.

Chesterfield County Fair | Aug. 26 - Sept. 3 The Chesterfield County Fair is set for Aug. 26 - Sept. 3 at 10300 Courthouse Road.

The hours are 4-11 p.m., Monday- Friday; 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday; and 1-11 p.m., Sunday. Aug. 28 is Military Appreciation Day, and admission is free for active duty and retired members.

For details, visit chesterfieldcountyfair.org.

PNB 100th Anniversary of the Park Service Celebration | Aug. 27 Petersburg National Battlefield will host a National Park-themed movie and trivia night to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the park service Aug. 27, 7 p.m., at the Eastern Front Unit, 5001 Siege Road, Petersburg.

Complimentary snow cones and popcorn will be available. Admission to the event is free, but the fee to enter the park is $5 per vehicle.

For details, call (804) 732-3531.

Local Red Cross Blood Drives | Sept. 1-13 The American Red Cross will hold several local blood drives Sept. 1-13.

On Sept. 1, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., a blood donation event is set for Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 800 S. Cathedral Place, Richmond. On Sept. 3, 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m., a blood drive is scheduled for Family Dollar, 4805 Nine Mile Road, Richmond. On Sept. 7, 12:305:30 p.m., a drive will be held at ARC Southside Area Chapter Office, 22 West Washington St. On Sept. 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., John Tyler Community College, 800 Charter Colony Parkway, Chesterfield.

Donors of all blood types are needed.

For details, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

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