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SEE PAGE 9 IDENTICAL TWINS TEST THE ODDS OF MOVING APART The Castillo brothers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quartermaster School students â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are charting their own courses after a childhood of togetherness SEE PAGE 10

ALPHA WARRIOR American Ninja Warrior battle rig to test community members on functional ďŹ tness exercise, routines

FINDING YOUR WAY Post installs new directional signage to help community, visitors locate facilities

RIDE IN HISTORY Pedal or walk 52 miles on a paved trail, viewing sites and stopping to visit historical plantations

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COMMAND SPOTLIGHT | SUICIDE PREVENTION

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VCSA calls on leaders to take action with preventing suicide

What’s in your trash can? Some junk mail, a drink bottle, maybe a few extra sheets of paper from the printer? Maybe a newspaper or a dinner along with the entrée paper box. Let’s think back: rewind 10 years to a time when recycling didn’t matter, when environmentalists were trying to change the world, and when recycling was an option. Fast forward to today. Recycling is mainstream, even

recommended, and reduction of waste isn’t just accepted but is promoted as a daily necessity and goal for individuals and businesses alike. Just as those environmentalists were criticized a mere 10 years ago, today, those who don’t recycle are criticized for their lack of interest in preservation of our beautiful planet. Let’s apply this to our lives and where we live and work. Fort Lee generates nearly 75 tons of trash every day. People do not realize

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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.

the waste they generate, the items which may be recyclable, and what it means to be a responsible citizen. Most responsible citizens do their part by preserving the planet for the future generations and encouraging others to do so as well. There are more than 50 recycling containers strategically placed around post. In addition, recyclable containers are in the buildings and offices. On Fort Lee, there is a newly renovated recycle center. In addition, the current waste and recycling provider, Container First Services has partnered with Fort

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America’s sons and daughters. Thank you for your service and all you do for our Army and Nation, Army Strong!

Lee’s strategic recycling leaders, as we continue to strive toward “Net Zero Waste.” Net Zero is a goal, and if everyone does their part, it’s achievable. This year alone, Fort Lee has recycled more than 688 tons of cardboard, 167 tons of paper, 247 tons of metal, 54 tons of plastic, and 477 tons of wood and vegetative waste. All told, Fort Lee has kept more than 1,400 tons of material from being landfilled. This creates material for reuse, repurposing, and also keeps our planet clean. Everyone can do their part by recycling mixed paper such as junk

The Fort Lee “Traveller” is printed by offset process every Thursday as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Va. 23801, by Military Newspapers of Virginia, 114 Charlotte Avenue Suite A, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in accordance with Department of the Army Regulations 210-20 and 360-1. This publication receives armed forces material and civilian newspapers are authorized to reprint such material without specific clearance except material specifically designated as copyrighted. 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.

– General Dan Allyn, 35th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army

mail, magazines, and newspaper, metal food cans, beverage containers, plastic and glass drink bottles, detergent bottles, and cardboard. No pizza boxes, because it is food contaminated and cannot be recycled. All recyclable items can be placed in a curbside recycling container, hallway recycle bin, next to your desk and copy machine or big labelled cans around post. Every little bit helps to reduce negative waste. People who work or train here, probably know there is a mandatory recycle program in place on this SEE ZERO, PAGE 5

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ing signs of suicide that include: talking about it, giving away possessions, researching a way to die by suicide, and actually saying goodbye, in person or on social media. I encourage you to promote strong Soldier attributes: social cohesion, clear identity/ purpose, a sense of being a valued teammate in a culture of trust, clear goals, and good health (sleep, activity and nutrition). Share information regarding Army, local and national resources, such as the Military Crisis Hotline, 1-800-273-8255 (TALK), as additional resources for Soldier support. We share an inherent responsibility to know and care for our Soldiers and their families. Readiness and resilience are critical to our Army’s ability to accomplish our missions. Decisive leadership – including suicide prevention – is our sacred duty to

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I need you, our Army leaders, to reinforce the vital role every Soldier contributes to our team. As leaders, we must redouble efforts to identify and assist our Soldiers, with the resources they need. I encourage you to emphasize the following: s %VERY 3OLDIER IS A VALUED MEMBER OF a team and is required for mission accomplishment. s !S BATTLE BUDDIES WE ALL HAVE A DUTY and obligation to build connections, build trust, and take action when issues arise to assist Soldiers before they reach a crisis. s 3UICIDE IS COMPLEX THERE IS SELDOM A single cause; Soldiers may exhibit many stressors via warning signs like depression, anxiety, drastic mood changes, angry outbursts, recklessness, withdrawal, and hopelessness. Stay vigilant and know the urgent warn-

Leaders, Historically, the summer coincides with a rise in hazards for our Soldiers like water-related accidents and motor vehicle fatalities. During these months, we also see a rise in suicides across the force. Every death in our Army is a tragedy, and leader intervention makes a difference. Although most Soldiers successfully apply coping strategies, we still experience stressors that can escalate into crisis. The summer months are especially challenging because this is a period of significant transition: PCS, leader absences, and lost connections with battle buddies and units. We must identify and implement ways to stay connected throughout these transitions, and we must get immediate help to those who exhibit early warning signs.

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Obstacle course to push community to their limit Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

Members of the Fort Lee community will soon get a chance to see if they have what it takes to be the post’s top warrior. Alpha Warrior – part of Army Entertainment – is coming to Fort Lee Sept. 29 to promote fitness and offer participants a chance to test themselves on a battle rig. Hosted by American Ninja Warriors Kacy Catanzaro and Brent Steffensen, it is an experiential event that encompasses fitness and nutrition discussion, work outs and hands-on fitness experience, said Megan Green, Family and MWR marketing manager. “The Alpha Warrior Military tour brings head-to-head competition to those who protect our

country,” she said. “We’re excited it is making its way to Fort Lee, and look forward to having a lot of fun during the demo and timed runs.” The event will run from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Strength Performance Center and is open to those 16 and older Department of Defense ID card holders. The schedule of events follows: • Introduction to Catanzaro and Steffensen, followed by a question and answer period; 1010:45 a.m. • Obstacle course demonstration, 10:45-11:30 a.m. • Obstacle course training, 12:30-1 p.m. • Battle Rig Demo open; individual time runs are available; 1-4 p.m. Battle Rig Demo open for youth only, 4-5 p.m. The Battle Rig will prove it-

self a challenge, and Green said she hopes the community comes out to compete to be the best on Fort Lee. “Alpha Warrior is a new type of technical obstacle course that will push you in ways that you’ve never been pushed before,” she said. “It breaks away from the mundane stuff like having fun with your friends and makes you attempt obstacles you’ve rarely seen in real life. “Alpha Warrior is not measured in miles or distance, but instead focuses on completing each obstacle at hand,” she continued. It tests your strength, core, fitness and fortitude and pushes your body and mind to its physical and mental limit. The objective is to complete each obstacle on the course and finish with a 100 percent completion rate to become a proven Alpha Warrior.”

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A Soldier hangs from a pair of rings while working his way through the challenging Alpha Warrior Battle Rig during its recent stop at Fort Sill, Okla. The challenge was a collaboration between American Ninja Warrior tour and the U.S. Army to expose Soldiers to functional ﬁtness.

5HWLUHH HYHQW VHW IRU 6HSW Fort Lee’s Retirement Appreciation Day is set for Sept. 24, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, located between 13th and 16th streets. The annual event is a day catered to military retirees and veterans featuring latest information, resources, services and special recognitions. “This event is a chance for all retired Soldiers and family members to stay connected to the military and the resources that are offered to and for them,” said Cassandra Rawls, Soldier for Life - Retirement Services chief. “We dedicate this day to our local area retirees. Many come from distant places, too, like

West Virginia.” The office reaches out to more than 35,000 retirees and family members about this event. She expects at least 300-400 to show up and receive the latest information on benefits, services, and pending policy and legislation. RAD also offers immunizations, blood pressure checks, identification card, notary and certain tax and legal services, and more in one location. “It’s just a well-rounded day to make sure we take care of our retirees,” said Rawls. “We try to add more to the program each year and receive many favorable comments for our efforts.” Maj. Gen. Darrell K.

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Retired Lt. Col. David Larne chats with Fort Lee Army Wellness Center representative Cory Erhard at the Retiree Appreciation Day event last year in the Soldier Support Center.

Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, is this year’s guest speaker. As in the past, a num-

ber of installation agencies and activities as well as off-post organizations will set up for the event, including Kenner Army

Health Clinic. Other speakers include retired Sgt. Maj. Leroy Bussells, Association of the United States Army, retired Col. William Butcher, Family and Morale Welfare here and Recreation director and Lt. Col. Brett H. Venable, Kenner Army Health Clinic commander. “The Kenner commander will speak about any updates and new information within the TRICARE health system and provide an overview of the Kenner services,” added Rawls. While the event’s primary focus is to provide information and services, it also creates an atmosphere of camaraderie and support. She said a free lunch will be provided for the military retirees and fam-

ily members by First Command. “Last year, they did an awesome job, and we thank them again for stepping forward to underwrite the costs for lunch.” The location of the lunch will be announced soon, she said. As in the past, there will be a raffle with gift certificates given out for activities at the Lee Theater, Fort Lee Bowling Alley, Regimental Community Center, Cardinal Golf Club and more. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. Military members and their families are welcome to come early to reconnect with old friends. For more information on the Retiree Appreciation Day, call (804) 734-6555. – Staff Reports

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Work was recently completed at the stormwater retroﬁtting project at the Defense Contract Management Agency headquarters on Fort Lee.

Suicide Prevention/Awareness Booth at Exchange | Sept. 9-23 Community members can obtain information and view a Suicide Prevention/ Awareness Booth Sept. 9-23, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Main Exchange. Visitors can sign the #BeThere pledge at the booth. For details, call (804) 734-9234 or 734-0559.

POW/MIA Luncheon | Sept. 15 Contributed Photo

Fort Lee continues bay recovery efforts with environmental project Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

Construction is continuing on the installation of six stormwater retrofits at various locations across the installation. Funded by Army Environmental Command, the project aims to help achieve pollutant reduction to help reach Chesapeake Bay recovery goals by 2027. The project installed infiltration trenches in places with a large amount impervious area – like parking lots or other spots that are covered by a lot of impenetrable materials like asphalt, concrete, brick or stone. “This reduces pollutant run-off in parking lots and streets,” said Dana Bradshaw, ecologist and conservation team leader at the Environment Management Office, Directorate of Public Works. “It also precludes the need for unsightly and unsafe detention ponds and it improves the quality of our creeks and streams on post, and, ultimately, the bay. It also improves habitat for aquatic wildlife and fish. It improves the health of trees and vegetation by allowing more water to infiltrate into the ground rather than run-off into ponds or into our stormwater system. It will reduce erosion and sedimentation into the creeks and streams.” The drainage areas are located in spots near Kenner Army Health Clinic, the Army Logistics University, Defense Contract Management Agency, CASCOM headquarters, Front Access Road warehouse area and the building 8400 barracks complex. Construction at ALU is underway, and the CASCOM and Front Access Road ones will start shortly. The others are complete. The Department of Defense is a signatory on the Chesapeake Bay Program – a

multi-state effort to reduce pollution – to emphasize the importance of federal agencies leading the way in recovery efforts. Since the recovery effort is not where it needs to be to meet those goals, AEC funded studies at various installations to find out what would be required to meet those goals, said Bradshaw. “Because Fort Lee was ahead of the other installations in terms of our stormwater data and site selections, AEC selected us to be the first installation to receive funding for (the project),” he said. “These efforts involved retrofitting existing parking lots and roadways to install more efficient stormwater management features than currently exist. Currently, the state over most of Fort Lee is a network of drop inlets, curb inlets and culverts that channel run-off into a system of progressively larger pipes and then dump it into Bailey Creek or other water body. “The result is severe erosion and sedimentation in Bailey Creek and high nutrient levels in our waterways,” Bradshaw continued. “The intent of the AEC funded project is to implement methods that generate infiltration strategies to treat water onsite, and reduce the amount of flow in our stormwater system.” The project was done on a large-scale basis – with the six different locations – to help Fort Lee meet the 2027 goal within a year. “If all six projects are constructed as designed we will achieve our goal, or come within a very small percentage of achieving it,” said Bradshaw. “The only requirement after that will be that we continue new construction with the inclusion of smarter, more efficient stormwater management.”

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 also will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The guest speaker will be Ann Mills-Griffiths, chairman of the board of directors, National League of POW/MIA Families since 2011. Her brother, Navy Reserve Cmdr. James B. Mills, was listed as MIA on Sept. 21, 1966. He was a radar intercept officer on a Navy F4B when it disappeared during a nighttime, lowflying bombing mission over North Vietnam. This was on his second tour, and he was assigned to Fighter Squadron 21, USS Coral Sea. Tickets for the luncheon are $15 and can be purchased through any agency sergeant major or by calling (804) 765-7218.

KAHC Asthma Event | Sept. 12-16 Kenner Army Health Clinic will conduct asthma awareness activities Sept. 1216, 10 a.m. - noon, in the pharmacy lobby. Individuals also can learn more about asthma control and management on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/asthma . For details, call (804) 734-9086.

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.

23rd Brigade NCO Induction Ceremony | Sept. 23 The 23rd Quartermaster Brigade will hold a Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony, Sept. 23, 2 p.m., at the Lee Theater. The guest speaker will be retired Command Sgt. Maj. Charles E. Durr Jr. Reservations should be made by Sept. 16. The theme is Creating Champions. For details, call (804) 734-7840 or email shandra.s.hamilton.mil@mail.mil.

Security Guard Positions Open Lee, Several Other Installations IMCOM’s Directorate of Emergency Services, Provost Marshal Division has announced openings at Fort Lee for security guard. Positions also are available at Fort Jackson, S.C., Fort Knox, Ky., Fort Sill, Okla., and several other installations for other security positions such as lead security guard and supervisory security guard. For details, visit https://www.usajobs.gov.

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Exchange rewards academic excellence Military students can turn good grades into rewards – and a chance at a $2,000 gift card – with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service You Made the Grade program. Through the program, 1st-12th-graders who maintain a B average or better are eligible to receive a coupon booklet filled with free offers and discounts from the Fort Lee Exchange. “For 16 years, the Exchange has been honored to reward military students who make it their mission to succeed in the classroom through the You Made the Grade program,” said Fort Lee Exchange General Manger Rita InchaurreguiPowell. “Children of Soldiers face unique challenges including making multiple moves during their academic careers.” The booklet, which features new coupons for the 2016-17 school year, includes offers for free food such as a Burrito Supreme or Taco Supreme from Taco Bell; a small chicken Philly sandwich at Charleys; a Chicken Po’Boy at Popeyes; and a bacon double cheeseburger and small fry from Burger King. Students who make the grade also will score at Snack Avenue with a free fountain drink, Yeti beverage, frozen drink or iced tea; free roller-grill hot dog, Tornado or Rollerbite; and complimentary 14-ounce Crystal Cool Cow milk. They also will receive coupons for a free haircut, 10 percent off footwear and $5 off Under Armour apparel and more. The booklet also includes an entry form for a semiannual sweepstakes for a chance to win Exchange gift cards worth $2,000, $1,500 or $500. Students, including those who are home schooled, can receive a coupon booklet by presenting a valid military I.D. and proof of an overall B average at the Fort Lee Exchange Customer Service. – AAFES

ZERO | do your part Continued from page 2 installation. Recycling coordinators are appointed to every occupied building. Who is your building’s recycle coordinator? The responsibilities of the these coordinators are: To ensure that adequate materials and collection containers are made available to support the program, fully utilizing the containers, and understand what can be recycled. Also coordinators ensure points of contact are maintained to assist with recycling concerns. The list of building recycling coordinators is

maintained in Directorate of Public Works, Business Operation and Integration Division (804) 734-4748. Direction on how to improve recycling and strive for Net Zero Solid Waste, reference Fort Lee’s Mandatory Recycling Policy #19-03. For more details on Fort Lee’s recycle program, call John Allen, Environmental Management Division, 765-7549 or Guy Morris, DPW, Facilities and Structures Branch, 7345023. – Environmental Management Division

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+HDGVWRQH UHGHGLFDWHG IRU %ULWLVK &DPS /HH :: VROGLHU A British soldier who was assigned to Camp Lee at the time of his death was recently honored with a rededication ceremony Aug. 27 after an error was found on his headstone where his remains are interred at Poplar Grove National Cemetery near Petersburg. The error to Company Sgt. Maj. Instructor George M. Symons, grave marker was discovered by Betsy Dinger, a park ranger from the National Parks Service assigned to the cemetery. In conjunction with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission team in Ottawa Canada, she obtained a new, correctly inscribed headstone. The stone was stored pending refurbishment of the cemetery. Symons, part of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) was a member of the

British Military Mission based at Camp Lee as a bayonet fighting instructor. He helped prepare U.S. troops to fight in the trenches of France during WW1. The veteran of Gallipoli and France died in October 1918 during the influenza epidemic at Camp Lee, which

infected nearly 6,500 and resulted 167 deaths. The ceremony was organized by Dinger and British army Lt. Col. Steve Caldwell, the British liaison officer at CASCOM. In attendance were Symons’ niece, Joyce Fletcher, and other family members; Command Sgt. Maj Leabarron J. Bates, 71st Transportation Battalion, CSM; the French and New Zealand Army representatives at Fort Lee; representatives of the National Parks Service; a piper, Chris Peavey, and bugler, Bill Stallings; and a 10-man reenactment contingent from the U.S. Great War Association, who wore WW1 British and Australian uniforms. The short ceremony included brief presentations by Dr. Kenneth Finlayson, CASCOM command historian about the founding of

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Joyce Fletcher, niece of deceased British soldier Company Sgt. Maj. Instructor George M. Symons, bayonet ﬁghting instructor, Camp Lee, lays ﬂowers on his new upright gravestone plot during a rededication ceremony held in Poplar Grove National Cemetery near Petersburg Aug. 27.

Camp Lee. Flowers were laid at the grave by the national representatives and by the family. For more details on the life of Symons, visit https:// ww1sacrifice.com/2015/02/19/

company-sergeant-major-georgemayer-symons/. For information on the Great War Association, visit www.great-war-assoc.org. – CASCOM British Liaison Office

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New signs on post help visitors ﬁnd their destination Even in an age where GPS is found in vehicles and on personal digital assistant devices, it’s still beneficial to have signs to help people know they are headed in the right direction. With that in mind, the Directorate of Public Works recently completed a project to revamp on-post directional signs. Fort Lee has long been the home to a large number of organizations. As of May, these organizations have generated an on-post supported population of 27,689 and an off-post supported population of 58,667. These patrons come from all over to work at Fort Lee organizations or utilize services offered here. Many are here for a short time or are not on the installation often enough to be familiar with where everything is located. Once here, visitors can easily be overwhelmed with the magnitude of the installation’s 490 buildings

and 119 miles of paved roads. Patrons often rely on a number of directional “kiosk” signs that were put up around the installation years ago to guide travelers to

many of the most frequented destinations. With time, however, many signs have fallen into disrepair and/ or contain incorrect information due to the ever evolving nature of

the installation. To remedy this issue and ensure patrons here can best utilize all the post has to offer, DPW implemented a plan to replace the antiquated signs. The existing directional kiosk signage have been removed and 18 new kiosk signs have been installed across the post. They point the way toward many high-traffic areas such as CASCOM, DCMA, DeCA, lodging, Kenner Army Health Clinic, the Commissary, the PX and the museums. In addition, DPW’s plan included the construction of two “you are here” maps at the Lee and Sisisky gates. These maps show all major roads and destinations within the main cantonment area and Ordnance Campus with a notation indicating where the map reader is located in reference to the rest of post. Lights installed at these maps provide afterdark illumination and a copy of the

“Post Guide and Phone Book” has been placed in a weather-protected compartment alongside each map. The signs are considered traffic signage and are under the purview of the Fort Lee Traffic Review Board. Organizations or activities that have comments or want to request a change to the signage should contact DPW, Master Planning Division. Any changes will require concurrence by the TRB and approval by the garrison commander. Based on safety recommendations, kiosk signs will be limited to seven entries per sign – too many entries will distract drivers. This project was completed Aug. 30, so the next time someone needs direction, tell them to keep an eye out for one of Fort Lee’s new kiosk signs. – Directorate of Public Works

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RECOGNIZING CIVILIANS | SPOTLIGHT

$8*86786 %522.6 Hometown: Biloxi, Miss. Family: Father who served in the Air Force and a mother Job title: Assistant Child Development Center director at the Multi-Purpose Center and SKIES director Job duties: “Administering to children, working on the payroll and schedules. Making sure all forms and child payments are up to par. Ordering supplies. Lots of stuff.” How long have you been at Fort Lee? “I’ve been at Fort Lee since June. I also worked at a few Air Force bases – Elmendorf in Alaska and Keesler in Mississippi. Before Fort Lee, I had a job at Fort Carson, Col., for a few months as an assistant director of the School Age Center, but it was a part-time job. I actually got the call for an interview when I was driving to Fort Carson.” How did you get started in military child care? “After my family moved back from Germany, I was 16 years old. It was a job. I was a child youth program assistant

at Keesler AFB. I relate well with children. My job is relaxing. It’s great to see kids grow up in the military system.” Challenges of your job: “Right now, we just started going back to school and it’s the first time I’ve been responsible for getting the kids on the bus – all going to four different schools. There’s a lot of coordination. It’s not that challenging, but it’s important to make sure everyone is on the same page. These are people’s kids; it’s important they go where they are supposed to go.” One thing you can’t live without: “College football. My team is Florida State, where I went for a few years before transferring to Southern Mississippi where I graduated.” One place you would love to go on vacation: “Tahiti. Anywhere tropical. Maybe Greenland. I want to go somewhere different. I want to visit different places you wouldn’t normally go.” Pet peeves: “I don’t have a lot of pet peeves. They just come on the fly in the

moment and I wonder ‘why would you do that?’ I also don’t like people who text and drive and then get mad at you when they almost hit you.” Favorite book: “Robert Greene’s ‘The 48 Laws of Power.’ It’s a self-help book that has a lot of information from 17th century time that you can relate back to today. It teaches you how people used to use power to influence.” Favorite food: “Lumpia – it’s a Filipino dish.”

Worst fear: “Being unsuccessful.” Talents: “Photography. Computer skills. Mixed martial arts. Flying planes – Cessnas.” Hobbies: “Traveling and meeting different people.” Life lesson to share: “Take everything with a grain of salt. Don’t take it personal. Learn as much as you can every day.” Someone you admire: “My mother. For her to do what she did with me and her family as long as she did … she definitely has my hat, my heart and my full respect. Just moms in general, it takes a lot for moms to take care of kids when dads are TDY.” Qualities you admire in others: “Respect. Selflessness. Willing to be proactive.” What is something people would be surprised to know about you? “That my mother was part Native American.” Future aspirations: “I’d like to be a director of the Child, Youth and School Services one day. I’m working on my master’s right now. I’m also working on my Comptia Security+ certification.” – Compiled by Amy Perry

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NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH | PROMOTING SAFETY, SURVIVAL

Thorough emergency planning includes awareness of escape routes, rally points Knowledge of designated evacuation routes in Virginia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as well as a well-thought-out game plan that includes packing lists and destination information â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are essential to safety and possibly survival during a catastrophic weather event. While Fort Lee proper is not in a hurricane evacuation or storm surge zone, there are many members of this community who reside near the coast or other areas prone to the devastating effects of rapidly rising tidewaters and flash flooding. Regardless of where one lives, however, the impact of any evacuation, whether voluntary or mandatory, can be significant. Streets and highways can quickly become congested. Worsening weather conditions can make travel treacherous. Failure to plan ahead could result in something important getting left behind. All Team Lee members should have a home evacuation plan in addition to an emergency response kit. If it becomes necessary to leave your home due to safety concerns, you should know where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re heading and what is going with you. Choose several destinations like a relative or friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, a lodging facility in another town, or a designated emergency shelter. Make sure the choices are reliable â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a nearby relative may be evacuating as well, and local hotels may close in response to emergencies. Those with pets should check shelter rules to ensure animals are allowed. Know the directions to the planned destination. Residents of coastal and flood-prone areas should become familiar with designated evacuation routes. Specific roads out of Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and other communities may be changed to oneway-only during a mandatory evacuation. Check road closures and traffic conditions by calling 511 or visiting www.511Virginia.org. There are several resources available to assist with evacuation planning and preparation. They include the following:

â&#x20AC;˘ Virginia Hurricane Evacuation guide â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.vaemergency.gov/sites/ default/files/HurricaneGuide15_ ALTmap.pdf. â&#x20AC;˘ Virginia Department of Transportation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.virginiadot. org/travel/511.asp. â&#x20AC;˘ Ready Virginia Mobile App â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.vaemergency.gov/ readyvirginia/additional-resources/ mobileapp. â&#x20AC;˘ Local Emergency Manager Listing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; https://lemd.vdem.virginia. gov/Public/Default.aspx. â&#x20AC;˘ Fort Lee Hazardous Weather Guide â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.lee.army.mil/ hazweather/Fort_Lee_Hazardous_ Weather_Guide.pdf. Other evacuation guidelines to consider include the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Plan places where your family will meet within and outside of the immediate neighborhood if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not safe to go home. Consider factors like how everyone would get there, what to do if someone is missing and who else could be contacted if a parent or guardian is unreachable. â&#x20AC;˘ Keep vehicle gas tanks full if an evacuation seems likely. Keep tanks at least half full at all other times because some emergency evacuations could be unexpected. Remember gas stations may be closed during emergencies due to power outages or efforts to ensure the safety of employees. When evacuating out of the area, plan to take one car per family to reduce congestion and delay. â&#x20AC;˘ Become familiar with alternate routes and other means of transportation out of the area. Choose several destinations in different directions so you have options in an emergency. â&#x20AC;˘ Leave early enough to avoid being trapped by severe weather. Expect delays and avoid aggressive driving; remember, the goal is safety not getting there in the shortest time possible. â&#x20AC;˘ Follow recommended evacuation routes. Do not take shortcuts; they may be blocked. â&#x20AC;˘ Be alert for hazards such as washed-out roads or bridges and

downed power lines. Do not drive into flooded areas â&#x20AC;Ś remember the motto â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turn around, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drown.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Make a plan for transportation if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a vehicle. Remember, mass transit may not be reliable during a serious weather event. â&#x20AC;˘ Take your emergency readiness kit, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget required medications. The kit should include a battery-powered radio for weather and evacuation route updates. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a first aid kit in your vehicle, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good idea to purchase one. â&#x20AC;˘ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave pets behind. Remember, public shelters may only permit service animals. Plan how to take care of pets in an emergency. â&#x20AC;˘ Call or email the out-of-state contact identified in your family communication plan. Let supervisors or trusted work associates know where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going. Keep information current in the Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.adpaas.army.mil. â&#x20AC;˘ Make sure homes are secure. Unplug electrical equipment except for refrigerator/freezers (unless there is a risk of flooding. If there is damage to your home and you are instructed to do so, shut off water, gas and electricity before leaving. â&#x20AC;˘ Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts that provide protection. Proof of the commonwealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s susceptibility to tropical storms, norâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;easters and hurricanes can be found with a simple web search. Almost every year over the past two decades, this area has experienced some type of late-summer/early fall storm that brought high winds and heavy rain, oftentimes claiming lives and destroying homes. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be caught off-guard or unprepared. National Preparedness Month is a time to consider what needs to be done to protect ourselves, our loved ones and others in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security and staff reports

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GROWING APART Twins, together most of their lives, begin to chart their own ways T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

Breaking some the ties of brotherhood can be difficult. Just ask the Castillo twins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Moises and Macario â&#x20AC;&#x201C; advanced individual training privates assigned to Romeo Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion. The 19-year-olds from Merced, Calif., lived the typical lives of twins â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dressing alike, participating in activities together and causing identify confusion in their schools and neighborhood. When they graduated high school, however, they parted ways

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for roughly a year and began to develop lives removed from the one they knew as kids. Moises relocated to the Seattle area to attend college and Macario stayed behind in Merced. The separation bore some hard truths, said Macario. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be honest, you are not used to living without that person youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been living with your whole life,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have this sense of emptiness. You wake up and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re used to seeing that person and then one day, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gone.â&#x20AC;? Moises said his experience being away from his brother was

similar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I moved out, I had to kind of do things on my own instead of talking to him and deciding what â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;reâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; going to do,â&#x20AC;? he recalled of his new life. Realizing they were friends and confidants needing more time together to sort out their relationship, they began taking about joining the Army as a way to correct an abrupt parting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We both agreed to join together,â&#x20AC;? said Macario. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;if I do it, you do itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kind of thing.â&#x20AC;? The separation had made both wiser as well. Although they did

enlist during the same time period, both seemed to give more weight to making decisions based on what they both wanted and not necessarily because they were twins or shared similar interests. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I asked him â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Are you sure you want to join?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? recalled Macario of his brother whose collegiate opportunity was troubled by financial issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to do it if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and he said he still wanted to do it.â&#x20AC;? The Castillo twins joined the California Army National Guard roughly a week apart as water treatment specialists. They attend-

ed basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and arrived here a month ago. Macario is in his seventh week of the 12-week course while Moises is in his fifth. After AIT graduation, Moises has plans to attend community college in Washington and pursue a degree in civil engineering at the University of Washington. He also wants to pursue a spot on the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boxing team. Macario also wants to pursue civil engineering but has not decided upon a college. He plans to box as well. Their plans seem to be essentially the same before they joined the National Guard, but with one important difference â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they have settled with the realization that a lifetime of sharing cannot be undone with sudden decisions. It takes time, thought and an appreciation for history. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard because since we were kids, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been together,â&#x20AC;? said Moises. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Going to college will have a lot of responsibilities we need to take care of, so we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to stay in touch like we use to. In high school, it was easy to just go home and talk about it. In college, you have to focus on passing and pursuing your own career.â&#x20AC;? Macario said he is somewhat torn by the transition but deems it necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a way I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually good but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of bad,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I realize you have to learn to let go and let the other person pursue his own life or else they can never pursue it as a person. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big step forward in our lives.â&#x20AC;? In starting their own lives and careers, the brothers still have much in common: They are National Guardsmen pursuing the same skill, the same college major and the same sport. In the latter, it is to their liking to one day face each other in the ring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the same weight class (lightweight), maybe we can eventually fight each other,â&#x20AC;? said Moises. Given the twinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; history, a boxing match would be more like a friendly reunion, tribute to old times and a toast to what lies ahead.

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Grab your bikes â&#x20AC;Ś nearby there is a oneof-a-kind trail to explore Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. The Virginia Capital Trail is approximately 52 miles of paved pedestrian and bicycle trail that meanders from downtown Richmond to the first settlement in Jamestown. The trail was dedicated less than one year ago and it is celebrating its first birthday Oct. 1, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m at the Richmond Riverfront, 3011 Water St. During this special event, there will be free giveaways, food trucks, live music, and craft beer. The paved trail runs along four jurisdictions and features more than 400 years of history through the first inland routes in North America. The trail has interpretive sites with information kiosks. It also has bicycling and pedestrian amenities on its path to accommodate all users. During the route, riders and walkers will be passing Revolutionary War battlegrounds, and a 40-acre wooded wetland and wildlife area. The southern end of the trail begins near the historical Jamestown Settlement. The trail picks-up at the intersection of

the Scenic Route 5 corridor and Scenic Route 614, and travels to Chickahominy Riverfront Park. There people will be able to view the James River and cross over the Chickahominy River, on the Judith Stewart Dresser Bridge. The trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sherwood Forest segment begins on the western bank of the river, continues along Scenic Route 5, and passes President John Tylerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sherwood Forest Plantation, which is open to the public. This section of the trail ends at the Charles City County Courthouse, a one-story brick building that dates back to 1730 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Continuing west from the courthouse, the Charles City County segment passes many colonial plantation homes, including the Berkeley and Shirley plantations, and Varina Farms. The New Market Heights segment runs near the Shirley Plantation. Dating back to 1613, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the oldest plantation in Virginia and a National Historic Landmark. The building is located about 3 miles west of the trail on the banks of the James River and is open daily all year except on major holidays. With the trail nearby, the Park Phase forms a 3.5-mile horseshoe away from State

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Eric Palco served at Fort Lee 36 years before his retirement.

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f your image of an auditor is someone who wears a suit jacket, tie and stiff collar along with a scowl that suggests he is no one’s friend, then maybe you have not met Eric Palco. Then again, maybe you have. The western Pennsylvania native was a fixture here as the chief of the Internal Review and Audit Compliance Office since 1987 and served a total of 36 years at Fort Lee. A retirement gathering was held in his honor Sept. l at the Garrison headquarters building, where at least 100 well-wishers packed a conference room to send him off to the next chapter of his life. “I just want to appreciate everyone for coming, taking time out of your busy day,” he said to hushed attendees, after being lauded by Col. Adam Butler, the garrison commander. “I want to thank everyone for their support, assistance, cooperation and for putting up with me.” The last part of that statement drew laughter from the crowd and transformed a moment on the verge of becoming a mistyeyed going-away into a laugh-in as Palco quipped with the rhythm and execution of one-line master Don Rickles. Later in his speech, the honoree thanked his sister for traveling here from northern Virginia, admitted he would have to entertain her at a restaurant for doing so and issued a warning to freeloaders. “I appreciate the rest of you retirees coming, but don’t look forward to any dinner,” said the polo-shirt and khaki-clad Palco as the attendees chuckled with gusto. Palco’s comedic pivot at his retirement event was signature. His relaxed nature, frankness and above all else, his humor, were on full display to the surprise of no one who has known him. It all seemed to paint a definitive picture of a man whose ways are so far removed from the formalities that characterize his position.

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Numbers-crunching gig made now-retired employee determined to keep things loose

“He likes to keep it easy,” said Patricia Goode, who has worked with Palco 35 years. “He doesn’t want anyone to get nervous or tight and tense. If I’m tense, he’ll say, ‘You’re OK in my book, Pat.’ I’ll say ‘I want to read that book’ – so he was always trying to keep it fun but making sure we complete the mission at the same time.” Palco first became a civil servant in 1979, spending six months with the Troop Support Agency, forerunner of the Defense Commissary Agency. After a 16-month stint as a certified public accountant in the private sector, Internal Review hired him, and he became chief in 1987 of the office

that would later include the audit compliance function. The position of auditor involves the collection and analysis of data to determine operational deficiencies and compliance with laws and regulations within an organization or function. “In simple terms, we provide the commander with an independent and objective evaluation of his operation and related internal controls to ensure the proper use of resources,” said Palco. A trained as an accountant, Palco said commanders request audits for various reasons to include determining requirements for compliance, suspicion of mis-

management and knowledge of fraud, waste and abuse. Once an audit is launched, Palco said he examines management controls, paperwork trails and workflows to get an accurate picture of an operation. He also is likely to question employees and others such as customers or suppliers. Over the years in the position, Palco has dealt with government credit card fraud and abuse, misuse of government vehicles, misuse of government funds and gross negligence and waste. He has witnessed confessions of fraud, testified at trials and seen people sent to jail. During an audit of a government contract once, Palco said he was able to sniff out abuses that saved the government roughly $275,000. Such results do not come about due to luck, said Palco. Auditors have to be much like the TV character “Columbo” – detailedoriented, inquisitive, dogged and determined – all wrapped up into a friendly exterior. “You have to figure out who you’re dealing with and what their personalities are,” he said, noting approachability is an asset. “Some people will talk more than others. Some will open up later on, and some don’t want to talk at all.” David Lees, a strategic analyst with the Plans, Analysis and Integration Directorate, met Palco roughly 20 years ago and became friends with him after he was thoroughly spanked in a game of racquetball. He said his friend has the uncanny ability to accomplish his mission no matter the circumstances. “He can very clearly separate business, pleasure and friendships,” said Lees. “A lot of people can’t do that.” While walking the fine line between doing his job and building relationships to ensure success, Palco acknowledges his position does not present a people-friendly image. He noted some would announce his arrival at social gather-

ings with warnings like “Oh, Oh, here comes Eric. Watch what you say around him.” Palco remade the auditor’s grim reaper image and used his charm and wits to relax those in his presence and gain their trust. “If he wants to, he’ll get you to talk because he is non-threatening,” said Lees. “At the same time, if he wants you to hear him, he’s not hearing you talk, he’s delivering his message.” Palco ambitions to support people rather than go after them for wrongdoing were bolstered by a marked switch to preventative audits as opposed to the fraud, waste and abuse investigations in his early years. “It was satisfying that you were helping someone to figure out what the actual problem was,” recalled Palco, “and making the recommendations to help them fix what was broken in the process.” Recently, Palco said his office has lacked the manpower to conduct even operational audits. At its peak of eight employees down to two, IRAC’s mission today is mainly compliance work. “Our office function now has to do with Army Audit Readiness,” he said, “making sure that what’s on the financial statements of the Army correspond to what’s listed at the installation level.” Palco said most of the work involves real property such as buildings and the costs to operate and sustain them. Even as the work has shifted, there has been no change in Palco’s sense of satisfaction. “I get fulfillment after every job, knowing we did all we could do,” he said. “And I don’t take anything personal.” Clearly, Palco has hung his hat on what a bit of emotional detachment, laughter and light-heartedness can do to enhance any situation. “I am a lovable sort, and I have that sarcastic sense of humor,” he said. “I have fun. You have to find a sense of humor in everything you do – even as you hang up the phone and curse at the person – you have to laugh.” So much for the suit jacket, tie, stiff collar and scowl.

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KENNER COMMENTARY | IMMUNIZATIONS

Separating fact from ﬁction Dr. Evelyn Tuason Chief, Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic

With all of the information floating around on the internet about immunizations, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. One example is the heated debate over immunizations and autism. The fact is, because people don’t see the suffering caused by the illnesses the vaccines prevent – they question the necessity and the number of vaccinations required. Unfortunately, much of the information found on the internet is inaccurate and perpetuates many

of the myths and misconceptions about vaccines. As a pediatrician, it’s my duty to advocate for the health and safety of children. I also have the responsibility of educating parents about vaccine schedules, their potential side effects and the risks of not being vaccinated. With this information in hand, I have chosen to immunize my children according to schedule as have my colleagues. This same information is readily available to parents. I do not want to force immunizations on parents. I want to help them make informed decisions. Whether

they choose to immunize or not, it’s easier when I know that they understand and have reviewed reliable information prior to making this decision. With that in mind, here are some reliable internet sources for immunization information. • The American Academy of Pediatrics – www.aap.org – is the organization that sets guidelines for the care that pediatricians provide. This site is comprehensive and offers a wealth of information for parents on health, safety, education and more. This is definitely a site to bookmark. Up to date information on H1N1 flu virus also can be

found on here. • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – www.cdc. gov/vaccines – is an arm of the Department of Health and Human Services whose primary responsibility is the prevention and control of disease, injury and disability. This also is an excellent site to bookmark. On this site, people can find the latest information on vaccine shortages and outbreaks of vaccine preventable disease. There also is information on emergency preparedness and the latest and most reliable information about H1N1 and other communicable diseases currently in the media spotlight. At the Virginia Department of Health website www.vdh.state. va.us, people will find state spe-

cific information about vaccines and requirements for entry into school. The site also has information regarding the presence of communicable and preventable diseases in Virginia, health and safety, food recalls, emergency preparedness and more. It’s a good idea to review this information before bringing your child in for vaccines. This way, you are well informed and can feel comfortable about the decision to immunize or not to immunize. For questions, your provider will be happy to answer them. Remember, it’s flu season. Influenza vaccines are offered at the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic. As always, bring your child’s vaccine record to every visit and keep extra copies at home in a safe place.

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How much life insurance does one need? Joanie Hammons Financial Readiness Counselor, NAIC.org

When an individual joins the military or becomes a government service employee, life insurance is strongly encouraged and usually purchased. It is one of those things people don’t really give a second thought about, until they realize the value it brings to their family’s financial security. What does life insurance provide for a family? Simply put, it insures future income for someone who depends on their current income. For the military, Service Member Group Life Insurance is a life insurance program that provides low-cost term insurance coverage to service members. Increments start at $50,000 and max out at $400,000. The max amount of coverage costs $29 a month with an included benefit of Traumatic Service Members Group Life Insurance. TSGLI is a life insurance program attached

to SGLI that provides automatic traumatic injury coverage to all service members covered under the SGLI program. TSGLI has people covered on and off the job. For government service employees, the Office of Personnel Management provides them with an option to purchase Federal Employee Group Life Insurance. FEGLI provides government employees the ability to purchase group term life insurance. As a new employee, people are automatically covered under the Basic Life Insurance Coverage, unless they waive the coverage. People are required to cover 2/3 of the total cost while the government picks up the rest. Along with the basic plan, people have the option to add three different forms of optional insurance. They are: • Option A-Standard Life Insurance for $10,000, • Option B – Coverage in an amount equal to one-five times their annual basic pay. • Option C- Family member

coverage. Life insurance provides financial stability for those who depend on their income, but how does someone know exactly how much they will need? Is SGLI enough to cover your family in the event of your death? For most families, the answer is probably, yes. What should people consider when ensuring they are fully covered? Financial obligations and the continued standard of living for their family should be considered when reviewing the amount of life insurance needed. Also, remember the death benefits surviving families could receive if you die on active duty. Survivor Benefit Plan, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, and the Social Security amount also should come into play when considering the amount needed for life insurance, outside of SGLI. For someone in the military who wants to review how much life insurance they need, it’s a good idea to take a look

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at the Department of Veteran Affairs Life Insurance Needs Calculator www.benefits.va.gov/ INSURANCE/resources_tools_ lifeInsNeedsCalc.asp. This calculator can provide some insight on individual coverage needs for your family. For government service employees, take a look at resources on the Office of Personnel Management website: www. opm.gov/retirement-services/ calculators/fegli-calculator. An important reminder for the GS employees who want to change their life insurance electionsFEGLI life insurance open season is scheduled through Sept. 30. This open season will provide GS employees the option of changing their life insurance elections and will take effect the first pay period beginning on or after Oct. 1, 2017. If you decide you may need more than SGLI or FEGLI, these are some red flags from the Virginia State Dept. of Insurance: • Be wary of life insurance products that are sold as savings

or investment products. • If in doubt, ask if it is life insurance. • Agents selling on base without authorization from the Fort Lee Base Solicitation Officer or Dept. of Defense • Agents selling life insurance without a valid license issued by a state insurance department. • Non-military or former military personnel acting as investment or financial advisors in a group or classroom setting • Pressure to rush through the application process, to complete an allotment form or to authorize withdrawal of funds from bank accounts for the purchase of a life insurance policy. • Delays in receiving a copy of the policy. The above information and more can be found at www. naic.org/consumer_military_ insurance.htm For information on determining life insurance needs or free financial planning, contact the Financial Readiness Team at Fort Lee Army Community Service at (804) 734-6388.

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Soldiers of the 16th Ordnance Battalion pose for pictures after donating school supplies to students in need at the William A. Walton Elementary School Aug. 25. The battalion’s intent was to reignite the Adopt-A-School program initiative of Partnerships in Education and work to increase public awareness of the Army’s mission and to foster good relations with local communities. The school is located in nearby Prince George County and many of the students who attend are from military families.

First Lieutenant Benjamin Smith sits in his ofﬁce Tuesday with the Armed Forces Rugby Sevens Championship medal draped around his neck. The 111th Quartermaster Company Soldier earned a roster spot on the All Army Rugby Sevens Team last month that captured the armed forces title, out-scoring opponents 18026. The Army team whipped the Air Force 55-5 in the title game.

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Members of the Combat Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Motorcycle Association, Chapter 27-3, pose with banners after participating in the ďŹ rst National Park Service Motorcycle Tour Aug. 20-21. The tour was interpreted by Chris Castle, park service ranger, an avid motorcyclist and combat veteran, as part of the Park Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Find Your Park Campaign.â&#x20AC;? The event participation was more than expected and the ride was split into two days. The ride included a 48-mile route through local Petersburg area battleďŹ eld sites with six stops along the way. At each stop, Castle provided a brief history of the events that took place at the location.

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Lee Playhouse Patsy Cline Opens | Sept. 9 The Lee Playhouse Main Stage 20162017 season opens with â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Closer Walk With Patsy Clineâ&#x20AC;? 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. The show follows the country music legendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rise from a young girl in Winchester to her success on the Grand Ole Opry, the Las Vegas Stage and Carnegie Hall. For tickets and reservations, call the box office at (804) 734-6629.

Read 2 Rover at Library | Sept. 13 The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library will host a Read 2 Rover program Sept. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m., on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12240, 34th Street. The free activity includes reading with, or showing picture books to, certified therapy dogs. It is open to all ages. Registration is requested. For details, call (804) 765-8095.

The Protestant Women of the Chapel invites community members to its fall kickoff event Sept. 15, 9:15 a.m. - noon, at Liberty Chapel, Mahone Avenue. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transforming Hearts With Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Truth!â&#x20AC;? Childcare is provided. For details, email ftleepwoc@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/pwocfortlee.

Back to Church Sunday Event | Sept. 18 Community members are invited to attend Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to Church Sunday,â&#x20AC;? part of a national movement of churches across America, Sept. 18. There will be two services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

Lee Playhouse â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nunsenseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Auditions | Sept. 19-20 The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nunsenseâ&#x20AC;? Sept. 19-

20, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater, Mahone Avenue. Director Tony Sharpenstein seeks 5 women, ages 21-70, who should be prepared to sing at least 16 bars that show their best Broadway â&#x20AC;&#x153;belt.â&#x20AC;? Bring sheet music in the correct key (accompanist provided), and come dressed for movement. Readings will be from the script. Rehearsals will begin immediately after casting for a Nov. 4-20 production run. No performers are paid. For details, call (804) 734-6629.

Right Arm Night is hosted every third Wednesday of the month at the HideAway, 4 p.m., at 5th St., building 15013. The next date is Sept. 21. It is a chance for bosses to bring their â&#x20AC;&#x153;right armâ&#x20AC;? out to relax and build camaraderie off duty. Drink specials and free snacks and pool will be available. It is open to all ranks and all services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; military or civilian. For details, call (804) 765-1523.

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The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library will host a free cookbook and recipe exchange activity, Sept. 20, 5-7 p.m., on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12240, 34th Street. Participants can bring one copy of their favorite recipe and they will receive a collection of recipes assembled in a booklet they design and assemble. All materials will be supplied. It is open to ages 16 and older. Registration is required by Sept. 16. For details, call (804) 765-8095.

The Kenner Environmental Health staff will conduct five, eight-hour field sanitation team training sessions Oct. 10-14, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., in the multi-purpose room of the Army Logistics University, building 12420. It is first-come, first-served for 50 personnel. Each company-sized unit must have at least two Soldiers certified. For registration, fill out a DA 4187 and submit it to tierney.r.brown.mil@mail. mil, jazmine.j.sanchez.mil@mail.mil or christopher.t.carter.civ@mail.mil. For details, call (804) 765-7203.

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Financial Readiness Class | Sept. 13

CYSS Sesame Street Shows | Sept. 20

The Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program will offer a free class titled “Paying for College,” Sept. 13, 1-3 p.m., at ACS, building 9023. It is open to the Fort Lee community. For details, call (804) 734-6388.

There will be two performances of “Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families” Sept. 20, 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., at the School-Age Center, building 10605, Yorktown Drive. Admission is free to DOD cardholders and their children. Tickets are required, and they are available at Parent Central Services. Seating will be first-come, firstserved. For details, call (804) 765-3852.

SPORTS & FITNESS FMWR Get Golf Ready Classes | Sept. 8, 11 The Cardinal Golf Club is offering five weekly golf lessons beginning Sept. 8 or 11. The sessions are set for Sundays at 1 p.m., or Thursdays at 5 p.m. The cost is $99 for active duty military and family members and $129 for all others. For details, call (804) 734-2899.

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 should be paid by Sept. 20. For details, email assocam@aol.com.

FMWR 3-D Archery Shoot | Sept. 24 Fort Lee Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation will hold a 3-D Archery Shoot Competition on Sept. 24, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the archery range adjacent to building 15014 on 5th Street. The cost is $10 per adult, $8 for Fort Lee permit holders, $5 for youth ages 1317, and $3 for cubs 12 and under. For details, call (804) 765-2212.

YOUTH FMWR Youth Bowling League | Sept. 10 Family and MWR Bowling Center invites all youth to join its Youth Bowling League during registration Sept. 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Fort Lee Bowling Center. It is open to all eligible family members, ages, 6 and older. The registration fee is $20. All league bowling is free. Games

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Chesterﬁeld Libraries Open on Thursdays | Sept. 8 Chesterfield County Public Library will reopen all locations on Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., beginning Sept. 8. For details, call (804) 751-CCPL.

Blandford Cemetery Walking Tour | Sept. 10 A free walking tour of Blandford Cemetery is set for Sept. 10, 5 p.m., beginning at the cemetery’s reception center at Rochelle Lane, Petersburg. Visitors will see monuments and gravesites with Victorian-era markers. For details, visit www.petersburgva.gov.

James River Cleanup | Sept. 10 Volunteers are needed for the annual regional cleanup of the James River Sept. 10, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The locations include Dutch Gap Boat Landing, Falling Creek Ironworks and Falling Creek Reservoir in Chesterfield County. All children, ages 18 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. For registration, visit jrac-va.org.

VWM Patriot Day Observance | Sept. 11 The 3rd annual Virginia Patriot Day Ceremony will be held Sept. 11, 2 p.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. The ceremony will be presented in cooperation with the U.S. Navy Recruiting District, Richmond. For details, call (804) 786-2060.

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