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Troops demonstrate ďŹ tness, fortitude during â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;battle rigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; showdown SEE PAGE 3 TROOPS COMPLETE CONTEST FOR TOP ARMY TITLE An explosive ordnance disposal specialist from SchoďŹ eld Barracks, Hawaii, claimed the Soldier of the Year title after a grueling seven-day A.P. Hill competition

BIG POST PARTY The annual Oktoberfest celebration here Oct. 29 will feature authentic German music, food and games for children

CLUB PROMOTES SPOUSE SUCCESS Mentorship, shared experiences, community support among positive aspects of FLASC

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POTUS PICS Special Traveller presentation features more photos from the commander in chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sept. 28 visit to Fort Lee SEE PAGE 12

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COMMAND SPOTLIGHT | HOLIDAY WEEKEND SAFETY

CG encourages safe driving, risk reduction

WHEREAS, U.S. home fires resulted in 2,560 civilian deaths in 2015, representing the majority (84 percent) of all U.S. fire deaths; and WHEREAS, in one-fifth of all homes with smoke alarms, the devices are not working; and WHEREAS, three-out-of-five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without smoke alarms (38 percent) or with no working smoke alarms (21 percent); and

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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.

leaders at all levels ensure the Risk Management Process is in place and working as it should. Commanders and directors are responsible for making this happen. Ultimately, however, it is each individual’s responsibility to make the right decisions by making the right choices.

Thank you for your service and all you do for our Army and the nation.

I encourage all military personnel, civilians and family members to fully enjoy the holiday, and I challenge you to place safety at the top of your holiday plans by making the “right” choices in whatever you do.

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fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and WHEREAS, Fort Lee residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and WHEREAS, the 2016 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years” effectively serves to educate the public about the vital importance of replacing the smoke alarms in their homes at least every ten years, and to determine the age of their smoke alarms by checking

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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.

– Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee Commanding General the date of manufacture on the back of the alarms.

THEREFORE, I Adam W. Butler, garrison commander, do hereby proclaim Oct. 9-15 as Fire Prevention Week throughout the installation, and I urge all people of Fort Lee to find out how old the smoke alarms in their homes are, to replace them if they’re more than 10 years old, and to participate in the many public safety activities and efforts of Fort Lee’s Fire and Emergency Services Directorate during Fire Prevention Week 2016.

Col. Adam W. Butler, Garrison Commander

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WHEREAS, Fort Lee is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our community; and WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are where people are at greatest risk from fire; and WHEREAS, U.S. fire departments responded to 365,500 home fires in 2015, according to the National Fire Protection Association; and

WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half; and WHEREAS, many Americans don’t know how old the smoke alarms in their homes are, or how often they need to be replaced; and WHEREAS, all smoke alarms should be replaced at least once every ten years; and WHEREAS, the age of a smoke alarm can be determined by the date of its manufacture, which is marked on the back of the device; and WHEREAS, Fort Lee’s first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home

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driving in heavy fog, which can lead to collisions with fixed objects, other vehicles and pedestrians.

If traveling over this extended weekend, be sure your vehicle is in safe working order. This is especially important for those riding motorcycles. With the changing weather and shorter daylight hours, all bikers must ensure they can be seen by other drivers and are wearing all required safety equipment.

This also is the time of year that marks the beginning of hunting season for many, which demands a high state of awareness and full compliance with local and state hunting laws.

Our continuing efforts to preserve resources and protect warriors and civilians can only be possible if

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On Columbus Day, we observe and celebrate the human spirit of adventure and exploration.

Ceremonies, parades and community festivals are happening throughout this holiday weekend in which the nation recognizes Columbus’ arrival in the “new world.”

While we enjoy the festivities in our local communities and take this well-deserved break from daily routines, I want everyone to keep safety at the forefront of everything they do.

Accident prevention is a continuous process. With the cooler and damper fall weather, new adverse driving conditions and challenges arise. Slick roads and periods of dense fog are common. It is very easy to become disoriented while

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Staff Sgt. Cannon Mangrum swings his way through the Skull Crusher obstacle on the Alpha Warrior Battle Rig when it was set up at the Fort Lee Strength Performance Center Sept. 30.

See Page 3 for story and more photos.

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Sgt. 1st Class Greg Brown, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, focuses his effort on moving up the salmon ladder obstacle.

Lee troops prove their Alpha Warrior status Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

Photos by Amy Perry

Staff Sgt. Jimmy Lim, Echo Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, swings his way across the cliff hanger obstacle on the Alpha Warrior Battle Rig when it was set up at the Fort Lee Strength Performance Center Friday. Lim made it the farthest with no errors in the afternoon session, which earned him second place overall in the male category.

Military members from across the installation came out Friday to show off their ‘ninja’ skills during the Alpha Warrior event at the Strength Performance Center.

American Ninja Warriors Kacy Catanzaro and Brent Steffensen hosted the event, and Steffensen said they were thrilled to visit so many military installations with the battle rig.

“We wanted to boost morale for the military,” he said. “We also wanted to introduce them to functional training Obstacles are awesome because they can provide a different type of challenge. A lot of the obstacles here teach them to adapt and overcome.”

On a rig that resembles challenges seen on the “American Ninja” television show, many failed to make it past the first obstacle – the daunting salmon ladder.

Other challenges included hanging rings, a battering ram, three hanging skulls, a peg board, the cliff hanger, a double rope climb and finally, the devil steps. The events required a lot of strength on the part of the contestants to swing or lift themselves through the rig. Although any mistake disqualified them, competitors could advance after doing five burpees – a squat thrust with a push-up.

The top three men and women from the Fort Lee event will compete at an Alpha Warrior competition later this year.

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Juan Rijos, 345th Training Squadron, makes his way up the double rope climb. Although he was eliminated early in the obstacle course, he was the only competitor to complete the battle rig in the afternoon session.

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Kenner Breast Cancer Awareness Activities In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kenner Army Health Clinic will have an information display Oct. 10-14, 10 a.m. - noon, in the pharmacy lobby.

On Oct. 21, KAHC encourages community members to wear pink in observance of National Mammogram Day. To schedule a yearly mammogram, call (804) 734-9118.

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A bewildered couple, played by Steve King and Linda Crowe, describes the “Red Ghost” camel on a rampage through their California farm to a group of students at the 2015 A Night at the Quartermaster Museum event.

Night at QM Museum set to delight students Celebrating its seventh year, A Night at the Quartermaster Museum returns Nov. 5, 5-9 p.m., at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum, Fort Lee. During this popular special event, students in kindergarten-8th grades use objects from the museum’s extensive teaching collection to “piece together” the story of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps with assistance from historical figures who step out of the museum exhibitions.

“In our seventh season of this event, we are as excited as ever,” said Laura Baghetti, curator of education. “This entertaining educational event has become a favorite of visitors and some consider it an annual family tradition. We are expecting a full house, so make your reservations early.”

Many new characters are part of the event this year. Students will meet an eager patriot heading off to join Gen. George Washington, and some war-weary soldiers in a bit of a jam during the nation’s westward expansion. President Theodore Roosevelt will be on hand to sort out a messy situation.

Tackling new technology during World War I, visitors will meet an ambulance driver and a harried nurse.

They also will encounter a scientist

experimenting with formaldehyde (don’t stand too close!); a noisy, but uniformconscious musician; and some creative and resourceful World War II mothers doing their bit for the war effort.

Children may participate in a barracks inspection as well.

Students also will have hands-on learning experiences with the museum’s teaching collection and may create special quartermaster-inspired crafts and play games.

The museum partners with the Theater Company at Fort Lee to create the annual event.

“Our actors are always so anxious to participate in A Night at the Quartermaster Museum,” said John Redling, president of the theater’s board of directors. “They don’t often have the opportunity to interact with audiences so closely and almost improvisationally.

We look forward to this every year.”

Space is limited for the free event.

Pre-registration is recommended by calling (804) 734-4203 or emailing laura.b.baghetti.ctr@mail.mil.

The event is co-sponsored by the Army Quartermaster Foundation, Inc. and the Theater Company at Fort Lee. – U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum and Staff Reports

Kenner Army Health Clinic, Mosier Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic and all ancillary services will close Oct. 7, 11:30 a.m., to allow staff to participate in a commander’s call and training. TMC will be consolidated to Mosier Troop Medical Center that day and also will curtail services at 11:30 a.m. to allow staff to participate in training and the commander’s call.

All clinics and services will be closed Oct. 10 in observance of Columbus Day. The clinic will reopen Oct. 11. To schedule appointments, call the Kenner Appointment Line at 1-866-533-5242. For after-hours care, call the nurse advice line at 1-800-TRICARE and choose option 1.

For an emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1.

Mandatory TARP Briefings | Oct. 12 The final Threat Awareness and Reporting Program briefings for 2016 are set for Oct. 12, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Lee Theater. The training is a mandatory annual requirement for military members, DOD employees and contractors with a security clearance.

For details, call (804) 734-1569.

Security Awareness Expo | Oct. 19 The Fort Lee Security Division will hold a Security Awareness Expo Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum.

The free event to observe Security Awareness Month will include information from local experts on alcohol and substance abuse, anti-terrorism and more.

For details, call (804) 734-1569.

Drug Take-Back Day | Oct. 22 Community members can turn in their unused and expired prescription and nonprescription medications for safe disposal Oct. 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Kenner Army Health Clinic, building 8130.

Its collection point will be in the front circle of the facility, along 24th Street.

The service is free and anonymous.

For details, call (804) 734-9086.

VWM Veterans Day Essay Contest The Virginia War Memorial is seeking entries from middle and high school public, private or homeschooled students living in Virginia for its first Veterans Day Essay Contest until Oct. 21.

Students should write a short essay of 400-500 words based on a quote from a speech given on the VWM dedication by World War II General Matthew B. Ridgeway on Feb. 29, 1956. Ridgeway said, “Today we harvest the fruits these honored men planted, enjoy them in abundance beyond our powers to imagine.

But in life there is responsibility co-equal with every privilege, and as great as our privilege is today, our responsibility is no less. We have a responsibility to keep the Torch of Liberty before every American eye, and the love of freedom alive in every American heart.” Winners will be selected from various age groups. The first prize is $200.

For details, visit www.varwarmemorial.org or email morgan.guyer@dvs. virginia.gov.

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(YHU\ VPRNH DODUP KDV DQ H[SLUDWLRQ GDWH :KDW·V \RXUV" A variety of fun and educational fire safety activities are slated for children and other Fort Lee community members during Fire Prevention Week – Oct. 9-15 – and beyond. The FPW theme is “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.”

“Time and again, I’ve seen the life-saving impact smoke alarms can have in a home fire,” said Assistant Fire Chief Randy Fitzpatrick, Fort Lee’s Chief of Fire Prevention. “I’ve also seen the tragedy that can result when smoke alarms aren’t working properly. That’s why we’re making a concerted effort to educate Fort Lee about the overall importance of smoke alarms, and that they do have a life limit.”

Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to

the National Fire Protection Association, the answer is likely yes. NFPA research shows most American homes have at least one. But do people know how old their smoke alarms are? Most are probably not so sure, according to a recent survey conducted by NFPA. It also revealed only a small percentage of people know how often alarms need to be replaced.

That lack of awareness is a concern for fire safety officials throughout the country and for NFPA because smoke alarms don’t last forever, noted Fitzpatrick.

Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services urges all residents, employees and visitors at Fort Lee to know how old their smoke alarms are, and to replace them every 10 years Fitzpatrick said, “As the offi-

cial sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years, NFPA is promoting this year’s campaign to better educate the public about the critical importance of fully operational fire alarms.”

To find out how old a smoke alarm is and its expiration date, look on the back of the device where the date of manufacture is marked. The smoke alarm should be replaced 10 years from that date (not the date of purchase). Fitzpatrick also said smoke alarms should be tested monthly, and that batteries should be replaced once a year or when they begin to chirp, signaling they’re running low.

The event lineup at Fort Lee in October includes the popular Child Development Center visits. Each occasion features a story time with Sparky the

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Col. Adam Butler, Fort Lee garrison commander, signs the 2016 Fire Prevention Week Proclamation at the Multi-purpose Child Development Center Monday. He was joined by Command Sgt. Maj. Clarence Richardson, garrison CSM; Melissa Magowan, deputy to the garrison commander; several children from the program there and Sparky the Firedog. For the full proclamation, see page 2. A variety of fun and educational fire safety activities are slated for children and other Fort Lee community members Oct. 9-15 and beyond. The Fort Lee Directorate of Emergency Services is coordinating the activities.

Firedog, a safety house and fire also are planned. These will intruck, exhibits, and fire extin- clude the fire truck and safety guisher training for employees.

Four community center visits SEE AWARENESS, PAGE 17

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RECOGNIZING CIVILIANS | SPOTLIGHT

-(520< -2+1621 Hometown: Fargo, N.D. Job title: Guidance counselor at the Education Center How long at Fort Lee? Since July 2014.

How did you get started with the federal government? “I was in the Army for eight years, and then I transitioned to a GS civilian and worked my way up the ranks. I worked at a Military Entrance Process Station, an ROTC program, and the U.S. Military Academy, among other jobs. I was able to finish my master’s degree during that time and become an Army guidance counselor.”

What was your MOS in the military? “Military police.”

How do you go from MP to guidance counselor? “A lot of the same things are transferable when you’re a squad leader or team leader. It’s mentorship and taking care of others. It’s making

sure they are prepared and you’re putting their best interests first.

It’s kind of like being a counselor. You want to know their goals and you want to help them reach them. It’s no different than being a squad leader.”

How long have you worked as a guidance counselor? “This is my first formal guidance counseling spot. I’ve been in private schools that are smaller, and I’ve been in larger universities. Higher education has kind of been where I’ve had my hat the last few years.

Thoughts on your working environment: “I really enjoy working with Soldiers. I really enjoy being able to help them and get their goals taken care of. I like being able to assist them with seeing past their military careers where they need to take care of personal goals as well as professional ones.

I like showing them how getting a degree can help them be more

competitive for a promotion.”

Challenges of your job: “Probably letting people know about our events – it can be hard to inform people.”

Motivation for job: “Every day, it’s being able to help Soldiers with the goals they have.”

One thing you can’t live without? “Music. I’m open to any variety of music whether it’s Top 40, gospel, rock or hip hop.”

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A place you would love to vacation: “I would love to go to Ibiza (on an island off the coast of Spain).”

Pet peeves: “Ignorant and uninformed people who speak before they think. That’s today’s mantra that everyone likes to have the power behind their social media and start throwing stuff out there, but they don’t really have context or background of a situation. They can have an opinion, but that doesn’t mean it’s fact.”

Favorite book: “If I’m going to read something, it’s probably going to be an autobiography. I enjoyed one on Jerry Weintraub recently.”

Favorite food: “Chicken marsala.”

Worst fear: “Meeting Saint Peter and Jesus at the pearly gates and they kind of look at me and say ‘you didn’t make the cut.’”

Talents: “I don’t know if it’s a talent but being a forgiving person.”

Hobbies: “Hiking. I really en-

joy being outdoors and the challenge of taking on things of that nature. I also like going to festivals.”

Life lesson to share: “Be slow to anger. Be slow to respond, but be quick to listen.”

Name someone you admire: “It’s not a specific individual, but the type of person, whether it’s a Soldier or someone else in the military who says ‘I’ll make the sacrifice to do what I need to do to protect and help others because there’s a lot of people who will say it but there aren’t that many people who will put on the uniform.”

What do you expect from your leaders? “Treat people fairly. Be honest. Do what’s right.”

Future aspirations: “Professionally, my ultimate goal is to become an education office director. Right now, I’m satisfied with just traveling, taking in as much as I can and enjoying life.”

– Compiled by Amy Perry

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&RPPXQLW\ UHFRJQL]HV GHGLFDWHG 6ROGLHUV Participants of the bi-monthly Installation Retirement Ceremony pose for pictures after the Sept. 29 event in Wylie Hall. From left to right are: Lt. Col. Melissa A. Squizzero-Lee, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Sandra M. Matthews, HHC, CASCOM; Sgt. 1st Class Kevin D. Lawson, HHC, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade; SFC Craig M. Ullrich, Foxtrot Co.,16th Ordnance Battalion; SFC Damaris A. Hardy, HHC CASCOM; SFC Roberto Moreno, HHC CASCOM; Staff Sgt. Noland T. Cunningham Jr., USA Medical Department Activity, Fort Drum, N.Y.; and SSG Brian A. Densmore, Echo Co., 832nd Ord. Bn. The Soldiers contributed a combined 185 years of service to the nation.

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An Army Reserve cavalry scout and an active duty explosive ordnance disposal specialist were named the 2016 Army Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Warrior Competitionâ&#x20AC;? winners, respectively.

The two victors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Spc. Robert Miller and Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moeller â&#x20AC;&#x201C; were announced Monday during the annual Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Washington Convention Center. The Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top enlisted leader, Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey, and its Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. Daniel Allyn, presented the awards.

The Best Warrior Competition is a multi-day event measuring competencies in a number of areas to include physical fitness, essay writing and board appearances. It also tests how well Soldiers perform skills used in tactical environments. Among them were rifle marksmanship, defensive tactics and reactions to chemical agents. The sevenday event concluded Sunday at Fort A.P. Hill.

(ABOVE) A Best Warrior competitor engages the enemy before attending to a wounded comrade Sept. 28 at Fort A.P. Hill.

(LEFT) Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moeller and Spc. Robert Miller.

The Best Warrior Competition, said Dailey, â&#x20AC;&#x153;is about readiness. The competitors were using skills needed to survive on the battlefield to fight and win our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wars.â&#x20AC;?

Daily added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe you can be a Best Warrior. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, though, unless you try.â&#x20AC;?

Best Warrior, staged for more than a decade at Fort Lee prior to 2014, brought together 20 contestants this

year from Army commands all over the world to participate in a competition that â&#x20AC;&#x153;recognizes Soldiers who demonstrate the commitment to the Army Values, embody the Warrior Ethos and represent the future of the force,â&#x20AC;? according to its official website.

Miller, a native of Clarksville, Tenn., is assigned to the 74th EOD Company at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The U.S. Army Pacific Command representative was one of four logistics Soldiers entered into the competition.

He said Best Warrior was competitive but also an exercise in teamwork and camaraderie.

Best Warrior was â&#x20AC;&#x153;the healthiest competition Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been a part of,â&#x20AC;? he said after accepting the award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone was looking to their left and right. Never

was there any hostility between competitors. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rare to find with a group of 20 tip-of-the-spear males.

We all were right next to each other the whole time, rooting each other on. That was really cool for me.â&#x20AC;?

During the event, Miller described Best Warrior as a break from the routine and an excursion worthy of bringing friends along. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of us guys get to connect with each other rather than staring at our phones all day and night.â&#x20AC;?

Moeller is a drill sergeant assigned to San Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd Battalion, 413th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 95th Initial Training Division, 108th Training Command. A native of Riverside, Calif., the Army Reserve representative said Best Warrior was full of challenges and the 12-mile road march topped the list. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a scout and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m used to road marches, but this one was the toughest,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Both Miller and Moeller received trophies, Army awards and a number of donated prizes for winning the competition.

The other logisticians who competed are Staff Sgt. Dirk Omerzo, a Pennsylvania culinary specialist representing the National Guard; Spc. Alan Ibarra-Lepe, an active duty petroleum supply specialist stationed at Fort Irvin, Calif.; and Staff Sgt. Michael Keeton, a motor transport operator with duty at Joint Base LangleyEustis.

When they return to their units, the Best Warrior participants are expected to share their experiences with their fellow Soldiers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Someday when I become a leader, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll encourage my Soldiers to push themselves and to see what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re capable of,â&#x20AC;? said Miller during the competition. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Staff Reports

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Cheers to Oktoberfest set for Oct. 29

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Members of the Hirschjager Dancers perform for the audience during the Fort Lee Oktoberfest celebration last year at the Lee Club.

No need to travel to Germany in order to celebrate Oktoberfest – Fort Lee is bringing the fun festivities to its backyard with dancing, singing, games and especially food.

The Fort Lee Family and MWR Directorate will host the 20th annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 29, 5-10 p.m. at the Lee Club.

The cost to attend is $7.

Children 12 and under will be admitted at no charge.

Plan on eating authentic German food and enjoying an array of beverages, which can be purchased at the event.

The evening will include performances by Schenicklefritz and the OOMPAHS, who will perform authentic German music all night and German folk dancing by the Schuhplattler and Gebirgstrachten Erhaltungsverein Hirschjager Dancers from 6-10 p.m.

“Oktoberfest has become a well-known tradition here at Fort Lee, as well as many other military installations,” said Bill Butcher, FMWR director. “It is a great family friendly event we are happy to put on year-after-year.”

There will be a KidZone with inflatable games for children. Tickets for that area can be purchased for $1 each.

“Like many of our military and retirees, I tremendously enjoyed my time living in Germany,” said Butcher.

“Oktoberfest is a great opportunity to enjoy some German traditions.”

This event is open to the general public. Tickets will be sold at the Leisure Travel Office located inside the Warrior Zone. Visit www.lee. army.mil for installation access requirements.

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Pfc. Devone Jackson, a recent advanced individual training graduate, hopes to one day work for a major network as an anime artist.

T. Anthony Bell

T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

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utwardly, there is nothing indicating Pfc. Devone Jackson is an escape artist. When he describes tales of alien power thieves, distant planets and supernovas, however, it’s clear his imagination served as a getaway from the hard realities of growing up in North Philadelphia.

Jackson, who graduated Tuesday from the Ordnance School’s Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Course, had an upbringing full of challenges. His father endured health problems during a portion of his childhood following injuries sustained from a shotgun blast, and his mother was “never really in the picture,” said the National Guardsman formerly assigned to Charlie Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion.

Under the pressure of his circumstances, Jackson found refuge in the sketching his father introduced to him as a 4-year-old. He later embraced anime, a Japanese style of animation and fantastical storytelling, and now has plans to attend college as an art major.

The 18-year-old also is set to launch his own comic book series online.

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“As long as I commit myself to it and motivate myself, I can do it,” said Jackson.

Such an outlook could have been Jackson’s mantra for survival growing up in one of the nation’s largest cities. His Francisville neighborhood was not exactly an idyllic suburban haven. The unfortunates were numerous, the eyesores aplenty and safety was such a concern his father “walked him to and from school every day” although it was only two blocks from his residence, recalled Jackson.

Jackson’s father Charles shielded him from perils of the streets but turned him inward as a result. “He is the reason why I am introverted,” he said. “He kept me in the house most of the time, and he really didn’t let me out.”

Nonetheless, his father’s protective measures allowed Jackson to create his own world though art. When he was about 11, he viewed a Japanese anime TV series called

“Naruto” and became a fan. “After I watched the first episode, I was hooked,” he said. “I loved the art style, the beautiful visuals and the storylines were really intriguing.”

Soon, Jackson immersed himself into anime and worked on his craft as much as three hours a day after school, creating people, places and things that were far different than those that existed just outside his door. In retrospect, Jackson said anime consumed him during his teenage years, causing his own self image to appear a bit odd and nonconformist.

“I was more of an outcast wherever I went,” he said. “I was always different than other people, and I never really got into the mainstream. A lot of people were more focused on having the coolest clothes or cars, but that really wasn’t me. I was never really a flashy guy. I was just more intrigued by

my passions rather than just following the crowd.”

Jackson’s introversion and fatherly influence were strong deterrents to shun troubles in what he called a “tough” neighborhood.

Moreover, he was aware one tiny misstep could change a life full of promise to one shaped by hopelessness. Jackson was tempted more than once to step away from the fantasies of anime to the realities of life in Francisville.

“It did get lonely over there on the other side, so I did try to fit in,” he recalled, noting he always pondered the consequences of his actions. “In some cases I did, but I was more comfortable where I was.”

Ignoring temptation did not necessarily clear a pathway to success. It only meant he averted some measure of victimhood.

Jackson said he knew he would have to commit himself to anime as way out of his environment. He made the decision in his freshman year at Boys Latin High School, receiving encouragement from families and teachers as well as his buddies to push on.

“That inspired me to keep moving in that direction,” he said.

Joining the National Guard bolstered his commitment. He figured the educational benefits could help him attain an art degree and the training could provide job skills he could use on the outside. Most importantly, it polished his self-image, strengthened his resolve and taught him to extend himself beyond the lines of his potential.

“The Army is always motivating you, always pushing you,” he said. “I take that with me. Anything I do I try to push myself to the limits and do the best I can.”

Jackson said he will go back to work with his father once he returns home from AIT. In addition, he said he is scheduled to attend community college.

Furthermore, Jackson said he will continue to consult with a few well-known artists and animators he met during an afterschool program. He has aspirations to break into the bigtime within five years – starting with the launch of a comic strip about energy-deprived humans fighting for survival well into the future.

“Hopefully, I’ll be in the studios of the Cartoon Network and my show will be seen by kids all over the world,” he said. “That’s my main goal.”

It’s a lofty aim, but if it happens, Jackson’s pursuit would validate him as an artist and give credence to the notion that rising from the most difficult circumstances – through commitment, encouragement, resourcefulness and positive outlook – is an escape act any determined kid from Philly can pull off.

Tina Wolford chats with Teresa Rogers and Stacy Myers during the Fort Lee Area Spouse’s Club luncheon Sept. 20 at the Lee Club. The luncheons are scheduled monthly and feature a guest speaker or other entertainment.

THE CLUB Lesley Atkinson

Behind fundraisers, social gatherings lies a group dedicated to caring, providing mentorship for spouses Lesley Atkinson Family/Community Life Reporter

What thought immediately comes to mind when you see the title of the Fort Lee Area Spouses’ Club?

Gossipy ladies at luncheons, perhaps? Or an exclusive social group for wives of highranking military leaders on post?

Those stereotypical images of long ago no longer hold true. Spouses’ clubs in military communities these days are all about promoting family morale, building friendships, creating mentorship opportunities, helping others with scholarships and charitable donations, and so much more.

“We are an Army Family, and few organizations reflect that better than the spouses club,” said Kathryn Honsberger, 2016 FLASC president. Her officer husband is an Army Logistics University student who will complete his training in January. When they depart from Fort Lee, club vice president Adrienne Johnson will take the lead role.

“The FLASC mission reflects this message

– no military spouse, male or female, should be sitting home alone feeling frustrated by, or alienated from, the community in which they live,” Honsberger noted. “We offer a support network of enlisted and officer spouses with varying degrees of experience. The club also promotes a sense of involvement; opportunities to make new friends and take an active role in making the community better.”

Recalling her first introduction to a military spouses club while stationed in Germany, Honsberger said she was experiencing the usual challenges of an overseas assignment.

“Being overseas is hard for anyone, especially if it’s your first time away from your family,” she said. “I felt the spouses’ club did a great job promoting family activities and a wide array of opportunities to see the country around you. We tried our hardest to become a family with resources to help our adjustment of being in a foreign country away from home. With all the things I had learned and experienced in my journey thus far, I was able to speak to new military spouses and hopefully show them the military journey is how

you make it.

“In addition, I find there are so many options for learning new things while getting involved and giving back to the community,” Honsberger continued. “The club helps members build their toolbox of knowledge and experience; things that make them stronger, more resilient and better leaders among the Army Family.”

Long-time FLASC member Susan Loden, who is serving as the club’s secretary this year, said she appreciates the nonprofit organization’s ability to “set the tone” for Army life among young spouses. Her husband, Thomas Loden, retired from the military in 2009 and continues to serve as a government civilian employee here. He actively supports the FLASC activities and community efforts.

“I am always mindful of what it’s like for the youngest spouses in the Army Family,” said Loden, who also serves as the manager of the Army Volunteer Corps here. “What we do as an organization shapes their attitude about military service and builds their ability to endure future challenges of Army life.

“If we can give them a good first experience with the spouse’s group (or any other community service organization), they’re going to take that with them and will be more likely to establish similar connections at future duty stations,” she continued. “They will know how to get hooked into their communities faster and make those transitions and challenges less stressful.”

To facilitate that goal, Loden said the club “makes an extra effort” to reach out to spouses of the Army Logistics University, the Marine Detachment and the Air Force Training Squadron. “There is no difference in their value to Fort Lee,” Loden asserted.

“They are part of our family. And if they had a bad experience at their last duty station, we want to turn that around. We want to give them the positive experience they deserve.”

The significance of that mentality from a DOD standpoint should be obvious. Military personnel who are confident their families are being well taken care of are more likely to stay in uniform and perform their duties in an undistracted, efficient manner. With that in mind, and the fact budget constraints are putting a squeeze on long-standing community support services funded by the Army, the FLASC could arguably be described as a force enabler.

“It’s kind of awesome when you think about it that way,” said Honsberger, “but honestly, I see it more as keeping a tradition alive.

Spouses groups are almost as old as the Army itself. We have a legacy of taking care of our own.”

The FLASC leaders reiterated their group is open to spouses of all ranks and services, both active and retired military as well as government civilians. “We’d love to see more male spouses join us and even become possible members of our board,” Honsberger noted. “That’s the best way to totally eliminate those lingering “stereotypes” of it being a ‘women’s group,’ and encourage a wider variety of individuals to consider membership.”

Routine club activities include a luncheon on the third Tuesday of each month featuring a guest speaker and, oftentimes, an entertaining theme to increase the fun along with the information value. In September, FLASC members showed up with school supplies that were donated to the junior and senior high schools in Prince George County. The guest speaker discussed fall decorating.

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Pfc. Devone Jackson, a recent advanced individual training graduate, hopes to one day work for a major network as an anime artist.

T. Anthony Bell

T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

O

utwardly, there is nothing indicating Pfc. Devone Jackson is an escape artist. When he describes tales of alien power thieves, distant planets and supernovas, however, it’s clear his imagination served as a getaway from the hard realities of growing up in North Philadelphia.

Jackson, who graduated Tuesday from the Ordnance School’s Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Course, had an upbringing full of challenges. His father endured health problems during a portion of his childhood following injuries sustained from a shotgun blast, and his mother was “never really in the picture,” said the National Guardsman formerly assigned to Charlie Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion.

Under the pressure of his circumstances, Jackson found refuge in the sketching his father introduced to him as a 4-year-old. He later embraced anime, a Japanese style of animation and fantastical storytelling, and now has plans to attend college as an art major.

The 18-year-old also is set to launch his own comic book series online.

001TRA10062016.indd A10-A11

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Illustrations by Pfc. Devone Jackson

Artist

of an

“As long as I commit myself to it and motivate myself, I can do it,” said Jackson.

Such an outlook could have been Jackson’s mantra for survival growing up in one of the nation’s largest cities. His Francisville neighborhood was not exactly an idyllic suburban haven. The unfortunates were numerous, the eyesores aplenty and safety was such a concern his father “walked him to and from school every day” although it was only two blocks from his residence, recalled Jackson.

Jackson’s father Charles shielded him from perils of the streets but turned him inward as a result. “He is the reason why I am introverted,” he said. “He kept me in the house most of the time, and he really didn’t let me out.”

Nonetheless, his father’s protective measures allowed Jackson to create his own world though art. When he was about 11, he viewed a Japanese anime TV series called

“Naruto” and became a fan. “After I watched the first episode, I was hooked,” he said. “I loved the art style, the beautiful visuals and the storylines were really intriguing.”

Soon, Jackson immersed himself into anime and worked on his craft as much as three hours a day after school, creating people, places and things that were far different than those that existed just outside his door. In retrospect, Jackson said anime consumed him during his teenage years, causing his own self image to appear a bit odd and nonconformist.

“I was more of an outcast wherever I went,” he said. “I was always different than other people, and I never really got into the mainstream. A lot of people were more focused on having the coolest clothes or cars, but that really wasn’t me. I was never really a flashy guy. I was just more intrigued by

my passions rather than just following the crowd.”

Jackson’s introversion and fatherly influence were strong deterrents to shun troubles in what he called a “tough” neighborhood.

Moreover, he was aware one tiny misstep could change a life full of promise to one shaped by hopelessness. Jackson was tempted more than once to step away from the fantasies of anime to the realities of life in Francisville.

“It did get lonely over there on the other side, so I did try to fit in,” he recalled, noting he always pondered the consequences of his actions. “In some cases I did, but I was more comfortable where I was.”

Ignoring temptation did not necessarily clear a pathway to success. It only meant he averted some measure of victimhood.

Jackson said he knew he would have to commit himself to anime as way out of his environment. He made the decision in his freshman year at Boys Latin High School, receiving encouragement from families and teachers as well as his buddies to push on.

“That inspired me to keep moving in that direction,” he said.

Joining the National Guard bolstered his commitment. He figured the educational benefits could help him attain an art degree and the training could provide job skills he could use on the outside. Most importantly, it polished his self-image, strengthened his resolve and taught him to extend himself beyond the lines of his potential.

“The Army is always motivating you, always pushing you,” he said. “I take that with me. Anything I do I try to push myself to the limits and do the best I can.”

Jackson said he will go back to work with his father once he returns home from AIT. In addition, he said he is scheduled to attend community college.

Furthermore, Jackson said he will continue to consult with a few well-known artists and animators he met during an afterschool program. He has aspirations to break into the bigtime within five years – starting with the launch of a comic strip about energy-deprived humans fighting for survival well into the future.

“Hopefully, I’ll be in the studios of the Cartoon Network and my show will be seen by kids all over the world,” he said. “That’s my main goal.”

It’s a lofty aim, but if it happens, Jackson’s pursuit would validate him as an artist and give credence to the notion that rising from the most difficult circumstances – through commitment, encouragement, resourcefulness and positive outlook – is an escape act any determined kid from Philly can pull off.

Tina Wolford chats with Teresa Rogers and Stacy Myers during the Fort Lee Area Spouse’s Club luncheon Sept. 20 at the Lee Club. The luncheons are scheduled monthly and feature a guest speaker or other entertainment.

THE CLUB Lesley Atkinson

Behind fundraisers, social gatherings lies a group dedicated to caring, providing mentorship for spouses Lesley Atkinson Family/Community Life Reporter

What thought immediately comes to mind when you see the title of the Fort Lee Area Spouses’ Club?

Gossipy ladies at luncheons, perhaps? Or an exclusive social group for wives of highranking military leaders on post?

Those stereotypical images of long ago no longer hold true. Spouses’ clubs in military communities these days are all about promoting family morale, building friendships, creating mentorship opportunities, helping others with scholarships and charitable donations, and so much more.

“We are an Army Family, and few organizations reflect that better than the spouses club,” said Kathryn Honsberger, 2016 FLASC president. Her officer husband is an Army Logistics University student who will complete his training in January. When they depart from Fort Lee, club vice president Adrienne Johnson will take the lead role.

“The FLASC mission reflects this message

– no military spouse, male or female, should be sitting home alone feeling frustrated by, or alienated from, the community in which they live,” Honsberger noted. “We offer a support network of enlisted and officer spouses with varying degrees of experience. The club also promotes a sense of involvement; opportunities to make new friends and take an active role in making the community better.”

Recalling her first introduction to a military spouses club while stationed in Germany, Honsberger said she was experiencing the usual challenges of an overseas assignment.

“Being overseas is hard for anyone, especially if it’s your first time away from your family,” she said. “I felt the spouses’ club did a great job promoting family activities and a wide array of opportunities to see the country around you. We tried our hardest to become a family with resources to help our adjustment of being in a foreign country away from home. With all the things I had learned and experienced in my journey thus far, I was able to speak to new military spouses and hopefully show them the military journey is how

you make it.

“In addition, I find there are so many options for learning new things while getting involved and giving back to the community,” Honsberger continued. “The club helps members build their toolbox of knowledge and experience; things that make them stronger, more resilient and better leaders among the Army Family.”

Long-time FLASC member Susan Loden, who is serving as the club’s secretary this year, said she appreciates the nonprofit organization’s ability to “set the tone” for Army life among young spouses. Her husband, Thomas Loden, retired from the military in 2009 and continues to serve as a government civilian employee here. He actively supports the FLASC activities and community efforts.

“I am always mindful of what it’s like for the youngest spouses in the Army Family,” said Loden, who also serves as the manager of the Army Volunteer Corps here. “What we do as an organization shapes their attitude about military service and builds their ability to endure future challenges of Army life.

“If we can give them a good first experience with the spouse’s group (or any other community service organization), they’re going to take that with them and will be more likely to establish similar connections at future duty stations,” she continued. “They will know how to get hooked into their communities faster and make those transitions and challenges less stressful.”

To facilitate that goal, Loden said the club “makes an extra effort” to reach out to spouses of the Army Logistics University, the Marine Detachment and the Air Force Training Squadron. “There is no difference in their value to Fort Lee,” Loden asserted.

“They are part of our family. And if they had a bad experience at their last duty station, we want to turn that around. We want to give them the positive experience they deserve.”

The significance of that mentality from a DOD standpoint should be obvious. Military personnel who are confident their families are being well taken care of are more likely to stay in uniform and perform their duties in an undistracted, efficient manner. With that in mind, and the fact budget constraints are putting a squeeze on long-standing community support services funded by the Army, the FLASC could arguably be described as a force enabler.

“It’s kind of awesome when you think about it that way,” said Honsberger, “but honestly, I see it more as keeping a tradition alive.

Spouses groups are almost as old as the Army itself. We have a legacy of taking care of our own.”

The FLASC leaders reiterated their group is open to spouses of all ranks and services, both active and retired military as well as government civilians. “We’d love to see more male spouses join us and even become possible members of our board,” Honsberger noted. “That’s the best way to totally eliminate those lingering “stereotypes” of it being a ‘women’s group,’ and encourage a wider variety of individuals to consider membership.”

Routine club activities include a luncheon on the third Tuesday of each month featuring a guest speaker and, oftentimes, an entertaining theme to increase the fun along with the information value. In September, FLASC members showed up with school supplies that were donated to the junior and senior high schools in Prince George County. The guest speaker discussed fall decorating.

SEE MENTOR, PAGE 13

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Hail CHIEF to the

(CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT) President Barack Obama speaks during the break of a CNN-sponsored town hall event Sept.

28 at the Clark Fitness Center. • A vehicle in the presidential motorcade flying the seal of the nation’s highest elected official arrives at Clark. • Community members snap pictures of the commander-in-chief at the hangar while others reach for handshakes or gooseneck to get a glimpse.

P

resident Barack Obama made a historic visit to Fort Lee Sept. 28, becoming the first sitting commander-in-chief to step foot on the 100-year-old installation.

The president participated in a nationally televised CNN-hosted town hall held at Clark Fitness Center and later spoke to and met with hundreds of community members at the Transportation Management School hangar. Spc. Omar Vazquez-Torres is one of the few afforded the privilege of looking into the president’s eyes. “It was definitely an honor to have seen him in person. Shaking his hand was really exciting,” he said. The visit’s elation also reached the highest levels.

Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, said not only did the events here go well, but the president “recognized our mission, the fact we’re a sustainment and logistics organization and that we provide a lot of support to our troops all over the world and always have. So, it was a great visit and we’re excited.”

(ABOVE) Obama speaks before an enthusiastic crowd at the hangar. (RIGHT) Audience members ready cameras in anticipation of the president’s appearance.

Photos by T. Anthony Bell

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Chris Hart

Robert E. Garrison, director of the Ordnance School’s Wheeled Maintenance Training Department, discusses the Stryker program with Lt. Gen. Michael D. Lundy, commanding general of the Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kan., during a Sept. 29 visit to Fort Lee. The general visited the Home of Sustainment to learn more about Fort Lee’s mission and to discuss courses for Soldiers arriving for advanced individual training. The visit culminated with a tour of the Wheel Maintenance Training Department where Lundy met with instructors and staff.

MENTOR | Spouses help

community and each other Continued from page 11 “My challenge to any spouses in our community who have not had the FLASC experience is to join us at a luncheon and sit at any table of their choosing,” Honsberger said.

“You’re going to feel welcome, and will encounter individuals who are ready to share their experiences, whether it’s a few years with the military or a 15-20-year journey.

“You’re going to hear conversations like ‘have you tried out this

FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS – The U.S. Army Installation Management Command will host the “Run to Honor” social media campaign for its third consecutive year, to honor fallen Soldiers and their surviving families during the Army Ten-Miler weekend.

The campaign encourages Army Ten-Miler participants and others running during the weekend to dedicate their run to the memory of a fallen Soldier or a surviving family member.

“This is an opportunity for participants to run in honor of a fallen service member – whether a relative, a friend, a battle buddy or to a group of fallen Soldiers,” said Sgt. Maj. Michael L. Hatfield of the IMCOM G9 Family and MWR directorate.

restaurant?’ or ‘this agency may be able to help you,’” she continued.

“That’s what I’m talking about when I describe this as a mentorship opportunity. There are no barriers either. Unlike the past, you’re not going to hear comments like, ‘I can’t talk to you because your spouse is only a captain.’ As spouses, we’re on a level field when it comes to helping each other.”

In the community support arena

The Army Ten-Miler weekend begins Friday with an expo at the D.C. Armory, which continues Saturday.

8. The expo will feature an IMCOM display at booth 537. Race participants can fill out a “Run to Honor” sign template and pose for a photo that can be shared via social media at the booth.

Olympic Silver Medalist Spc. Paul Chelimo is registered to run in the 10-Miler, and is slated to be at the booth to meet fans and sign autographs alongside Paralympic Gold medalist Sgt. Elizabeth Marks and Olympic boxing coach Sgt. 1st Class Joe Guzman.

In addition, runners can write personalized messages to the fallen and survivors, which will be placed on the Army Survivor Outreach Services

last year, FLASC gave $14,000 in scholarships to graduating highschoolers and military spouses in continuing education programs.

The money was raised through events like the Pineapple Express 5K Fun Run conducted in conjunction with Kenner Army Health Clinic each April. FLASC fundraisers also include holiday giftwrapping at the Exchange, and the club operates a Thrift Shop on

memorial tree at the booth.

“The tree represents life,” said Donna Engemen, Army SOS Program Manager. “We want to remember and honor the lives of those who have died in service to our nation.”

After the race, the tree will be displayed in the SOS offices at IMCOM Headquarters and at SOS events and activities.

Survivors are encouraged to download a “Run to Honor” template and post photos during the race weekend on their personal social media accounts using the hashtag #RuntoHonor.

The campaign is part of an IMCOM initiative to increase awareness of all surviving military families, not just those participating in the race.

– U.S. Army Installation Management Command

post that sells second-hand items.

The shop is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Thursdays from 4:30 - 7 p.m.

It is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday and all holidays.

To learn more about FLASC activities or establish contact with its members, visit www. fortleeareaspousesclub.com or https://www.facebook.com/ fortleeareaspousesclub.

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Kenner Army Health Clinic is gearing up for its 4th annual family day of fun to welcome fall with a health fair and Volksmarch, Oct. 15, 9-11:30 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. for the 5K walkers/runners.

The event focuses on the Army Surgeon General’s Performance Triad initiative to move from a healthcare system to a system for health.

The 5K route will take walkers and runners – both human and canine – from the clinic parking lot on A Avenue through the trails of Petersburg National Battlefield Park to raise awareness of the

triad. The initiative promotes the importance of physical activity, nutrition and sleep as a holistic approach to care.

Information provided at the fair will educate participants on various ways to make choices to eliminate health risks, such as lack of exercise, obesity and too little sleep, all of which can contribute to chronic disease.

Representatives from Kenner’s clinics, Preventive Medicine and the Army Wellness Center are among the many health care entities that will be represented.

“The Kenner Volksmarch is the perfect venue for our families to get out, exercise and enjoy the outdoors,” said

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Lt. Col. Brett H. Venable, KAHC commander. “It also is a great opportunity for our beneficiaries to learn about healthy living as well as the free resources available to them within the Fort Lee community,” Military treatment facilities like Kenner continue to initiate programs like the annual volksmarch and health fair that invests in improving the readiness and resilience of the Army Family.

The event encourages Army family members to incorporate health-promoting behaviors and decisions into their everyday lives or life space.

“The Kenner Volksmarch and Health Fest is a fun family event

File Photo

Runners begin the Kenner Army Health Clinic’s 2nd Annual Volksmarch in 2014.

The event featured a Health Fair and a 5K and 1K run/walk through the trails of Petersburg National Battlefield Park. This year’s event features a 5k run/walk for humans and canines through the park.

for the community,” said 1st Lt. Kathy Morales, event coordinator.

“Kenner wants to promote healthy living for everyone and what better way to do so than a German-inspired 5K Volksmarch that will allow participants to enjoy the beautiful Petersburg

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A lot of good work has been done across the Army responding to sexual assaults, but the team needs to improve on its prevention efforts, said Secretary of the Army Eric K. Fanning during the SHARP Program Improvement Forum Sept. 28.

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on prevention has been on training. But training in and of itself is not a strategy.

We need more. We are now shifting. We are going to do more things in terms of prevention. Our prevention plan is going to be more of action, versus just education.”

Part of that shift, she said, will be figuring out what “perpetrator behavior” looks like, she said.

“We need to do research on that, and to tap into experts,” she said. “And then educate the force on that.”

Also, she said, there will need to be what she called an “environmental scan.”

Primary intervention involves looking at the risks, which will vary by installation, unit makeup, the gender makeup, and other factors. Prevention means first understanding the factors in that environment that can contribute to sexual harassment and sexual assault.

“We need to understand ... those unique attributes by installation and help those sexual assault response coordinators and victim advocates work with their commanders,” she said. “And then (do) what they can do specifically to address those issues, to reduce the incidences of sexual harassment and sexual assault.”

She said the Army is working with the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office on an “installation prevention project.” For that, a team visited Joint Base LewisMcChord, Wash., where they interviewed Soldiers, commanders and stakeholders in the legal, medical and SHARP community about the response and prevention efforts on the installation.

“We do that so we can understand the environ-

6+$53 QHHGV WR LQFUHDVH IRFXV RQ SUHYHQWLRQ WASHINGTON – The Army's Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention program has done a lot of good work responding to sexual assaults, Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning told an audience of more than 100 Army SHARP professionals at the SHARP Program Improvement Forum.

At the Sept. 28 event, which took place just miles from the Pentagon, Fanning added that, while the Army is doing a good job of meeting the needs of victims, it's time to move beyond response and into prevention.

“I feel like we’ve done

a really good job of thinking through and applying resources, but we're not done,” he said. “We also need to get focused on getting to the point where we don't need to provide a response.”

Throughout his career in the Navy, the Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and now the Army, Fanning said, he has seen how the military has responded to sexual assault.

“I've watched this issue over seven and half years and seen how it’s evolved in terms of where we put emphasis and resources, and where we’ve had suc-

cess,” he said.

The Army’s SHARP program has always included prevention efforts that, in theory, would preclude the need to respond to sexual assaults if they were 100-percent effective. But Monique Ferrell, the director of the Army’s SHARP program, said prevention efforts have been second to response efforts.

And now, the Army must double its prevention efforts and change the nature of them.

“What we know is, we have put a lot of our emphasis on the response to sexual assault,” she said.

“And our primary focus

”I feel like

we've done a really good job of thinking through and applying resources, but we're not done.

We also need to get focused on getting to the point where we don't need to provide a response.”

- Army Secretary Eric K. Fanning

ment and develop a strategy tailored to that specific installation,” she said. “We have a lot of work to do.

We can, from (headquarters) level, develop an overarching strategy, but then it will require local work for them to understand what their environment looks like and develop tailored strategies.”

Janet Mansfield with the Office of the Judge Advocate General also spoke at the forum as part of a panel discussion. She said the recently created special victim prosecutor program, which includes 23 lawyers Army-wide who are specially trained in prosecuting special victim cases, was recently augmented with a new team member position called a “special victim witness liaison.”

There are now 23 of those new positions across the Army, she said.

“They are GS-11s with a social work background, and specialized military justice training," she said.

The (new team member) will be a primary source of information for the victim, (providing) the status of the case, explanations of the le-

gal process and assistance with referrals.

Mansfield also said there is a “myth” in the Army, which should be dispelled, that once somebody has consumed one drink of alcohol, they are no longer legally capable of consenting to sexual activity.

“That's not true,” she said.

She said that information has been added to training material, but she hears that out in the field, not all trainers are using the training materials, so they miss it. “Or worse, we have trainers who put that slide up and then say that it's not true,” she said.

Recently, the conviction of a Marine for sexual assault was overturned after the case went up for review because of the misinformation regarding the amount of alcohol needed to render a person incapable of providing consent, noted Mansfield.

“The judges overturned that conviction; threw it out, in part, because the panel members – those are our juries in the military – had received official Marine Sexual Assault Prevention and Response training that included this misinformation about alcohol and consent,” she said.

“And that meant that the judge and the appellate court felt that these panel members could not properly apply the law, and that this accused Marine had not had a fair trial. It matters.”

She said now Army prosecutors tell her when they interview jury members prior to a court martial and they ask about who has had training that contains the incorrect information, “at least half the hands go up every time.”

– Army News Service

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Willie Banks III, right, formerly of Fort Lee, attends a luncheon in Crystal City, where he was recognized as the 2010 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year. His mother, Felicia, and his younger sister, Lynn, look on.

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Nominations for child of year being accepted through Dec. 5 SAN ANTONIO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Until Dec. 5, Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit with the mission of building strong, stable and secure military families, will accept nominations for the 2017 Military Child of the Year awards. They will be presented at a recognition gala April 6, 2017, in the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital.

The annual honors will recognize seven outstanding young people. Six of them in the age 8 to 18 range will represent a

branch of the armed forces â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement, and other criteria while facing the challenges of military family life.

The seventh award, which is open to young people, ages 13-18, is the Military Child of the Year Award for Innovation presented

by Booz Allen Hamilton.

With a new invention,

improvement to existing technology, creation of a new nonprofit or community service group, or expansion of an existing membership organization, the winner of this award shows the power of innovative thinking.

The six armed services branch Military Child of the Year awardees will receive $10,000 each, a laptop computer and other donated gifts, and will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington,

D.C., for the gala, during which senior leaders of each branch of service will present the awards.

The Military Child of the Year Award for Innovation recipient will receive a $5,000 cash award, will benefit from mentorship

by Booz Allen Hamilton employees to scale or to advance the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project, and will be flown to Washington along with a parent or guardian to be recognized at the gala.

Anyone may nominate a favorite young patriot.

Parents, siblings, teachers, coaches, clergy, neighbors, grandparents and anyone who knows a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talents may nominate. Go to www. militarychildoftheyear.org and click the Nominate tab. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Operation Homefront is excited to recognize the amazing accomplishments of our military children through our ninth Military Child of the Year program,â&#x20AC;? said retired Brig.

Gen. John I. Pray Jr., president and CEO of Operation

Homefront. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This special group of young people demonstrates resolve, service and a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;can-doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; spirit as they cope with the various challenges inherent in military life, such as parental deployments and frequent relocations. I encourage all to consider nominating a deserving military child and join Operation Homefront in our annual celebration of resilience, achievement and strength of character.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was at a Freedoms Foundation leadership course when I heard I was selected,â&#x20AC;? said 2016 Air Force Military Child of the Year Madeline Morlino of Moorestown, N.J., who at the time was 17 and destined to become an Air Force Academy cadet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad texted my family and me, and I literally jumped off my seat. I am truly humbled and honored to have been selected as Military Child of the Year.â&#x20AC;?

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winning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I was going to win. There were so many deserving military kids have done great things for our community.â&#x20AC;?

On average, previous recipients have had at least one parent deploy for 18 months or longer and have relocated at least five times due to a parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s military assignments.

For more information about the Military Child of the Year nomination process, visit www. militarychildoftheyear.org.

The program takes place as part of Operation Homefrontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s "Answer the Call" campaign from Sept.

10 to Nov. 12. Operation Homefront knows military and veterans have served around the world to protect Americans. Along with their families, service members continually answer the call to support the nation. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why the organization provides a variety of programs and services that show these families their nation is grateful for their service. Learn more at OperationHomefront.net/ AnswerTheCall, and join in online with the hashtag #AnswerTheCall. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Operation Homefront

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE

EVENTS ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live. Jr.’ Opens at Playhouse | Oct. 7 “School House Rock Live! Jr.” – the first KidKapers production of the season by the Lee Playhouse – opens Oct. 7, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater, 4300 Mahone Ave. Additional performances are set for October 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 2 p.m., and Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. The high-energy musical features many of the biggest hits from “School House Rock!” Tickets are $5 and are available at the door, but reservations are suggested.

For information, call the box office at (804) 734-6629.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration | Oct. 11 Fort Lee’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is set for Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at the Lee Theater.

The theme is “Embracing, Enriching and Enabling Hispanic American Heritage.”

The host is the Army Logistics University. The guest speaker is Michel Zajur, CEO and founder of the Virginia

FORT LEE COMMUNITY

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The event will include dances by Fort Lee Soldiers, Hispanic food tastings and music from the 392nd Army Band. New Hispanic-American recruits will take part in an enlistment ceremony by the Fort Lee Military Entrance Processing Station.

For details, call (804) 734-6498.

Lee Newcomers Briefing | Mondays Spouses, service members and civilian employees new to Fort Lee are invited to attend the Army Community Service weekly Newcomers’ Orientation held every Monday, 2 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, 1401 B Avenue, building 3400.

Participants will learn about the Army and Air Force Exchange, Child and Youth Services, Directorate of Public Works, Safety, Housing, Family and MWR, and other community support agencies.

For details, call (804) 734-6762.

for the Military Brat-Approved logo on shelves to find the hottest toys tested by military children. The event will include a coloring activity, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a cake cutting and more.

Authorized patrons can shop online at www.shopmyexchange.com.

with a shotgun start. The fee includes golf, a cart, range, lunch, beverages and prizes.

The fee should be paid by Oct. 13.

For details, call (804) 734-2899.

FMWR Halloween Bash | Oct. 28

CYSS Wrestling Registration | Ongoing

Community members can dress in their scariest, most ravishing or funniest costume and come to the FMWR Halloween Bash and Costume Party Oct. 28, 6 p.m. - 2 a.m., at the HideAway.

The event will include a costume contest, music, door prizes, manager’s drink specials and more. There is no cover charge.

For details, call (804) 765-1539.

Registration for youth wrestling, ages 5-13, is open until Oct. 28 at CYSS Parent Central Services, building 10624, Yorktown Drive.

The cost is $45 for active duty military and DOD Civilians, and $55 for all others.

Volunteer coaches also are needed for the upcoming sports season.

For details, call (804) 765-3852.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Read 2 Rover at Library | Oct. 11

Toyland Opens at Exchange | Oct. 15

Cardinal Greenskeeper Revenge Golf Tourney | Oct. 15

Toyland will open at the Fort Lee Army and Air Force Exchange with special activities Oct. 15, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The toy section will be stocked with the latest dolls, action figures and more for children of all ages. Shoppers can look

A Greenskeeper Revenge Tournament featuring obstacles such as water hoses, lawn mowers and a backhoe is set for Oct. 15, 9 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club.

The cost is $35 for members and $50 for all others. It will be a four-person scramble

AWARENESS | NFPA has prepared Twitter and

Facebook messages for people to send to friends Continued from page 5 house displays, and handing out promotional materials for kids.

Special displays also will be placed at CASCOM, DCMA and the Commissary.

In addition this year, NFPA has prepared Twitter and Facebook messages for people to post. The following are some of the social media messages.

Twitter • #FirePreventionWeek is Oct. 9-15. “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace smoke alarms every 10 years” is the theme. Visit http://ow.ly/gdue30410uQ

• Smoke alarms need to be replaced every 10 years, so don’t wait – check the date of your smoke alarms! http://ow.ly/gdue30410uQ • How old is your smoke alarm? Check the date of manufacture on the back of the alarm to find out. Visit http://ow.ly/ gdue30410uQ • Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half. Test yours every month. http://ow.ly/916z30410ah #FirePreventionWeek Facebook • Download NFPA’s smoke alarm safety tip sheet for information and facts that will help

keep families safe. (It’s also available in Spanish.) http://ow.ly/qXd2304106z • When Sparky the Fire Dog® asks people how often they think smoke alarms should be replaced, he gets some interesting answers. https://youtu.be/WFGMYh0_62E • Smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in fires in half. Make sure yours are installed, tested and properly maintained. http://ow.ly/ T22X30410gm For more information on smoke alarms and this year’s campaign, visit www.firepreventionweek.org.

– Staff Reports

YOUTH

The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library will host a Read 2 Rover program Oct. 11, 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. Registration is requested. It is held the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

For details, call (804) 765-8095.

Fire and Emergency Services Fire Prevention Awareness Agenda The dates and locations for some of the key interactive events and educational programs are as follows: Housing Community Centers Oct. 6, 4-5:30 p.m., Washington Grove/Monroe Manor Oct. 13, 4-5:30 p.m., Jefferson Terrace/Harrison Villa Oct. 20, 4-5:30 p.m., Adams Chase/Madison Park Oct. 27, 4-5:30 p.m., Jackson Circle CDC Story Time Visits Oct. 11, 9 a.m., Yorktown Drive CDC Oct. 12, 9 a.m., Battle Drive CDC Oct. 13, 9 a.m., Multi-purpose CDC Oct. 14, 9 a.m., Sisisky CDC Displays Oct. 11, 9-11 a.m. - DCMA Oct. 12, 9-11 a.m., CASCOM Oct. 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Commissary In addition, fire extinguisher training and other visits will take place Oct. 11-19 for CYSS employees and others.

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Calendar, continued FMWR Halloween Story Hour | Oct. 28 A free Halloween Story Hour for children, hosted by the Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library, is set for Oct. 28, 5:30-6 p.m., at the library on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University.

Youngsters should wear their favorite Halloween costume or come as they are.

There will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;scaryâ&#x20AC;? stories told throughout the hour. Registration is suggested.

Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

For details or to sign up, call (804) 7658095.

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Military Appreciation Day at Zoo | Oct. 9 The Virginia Zoo will observe Military Appreciation Day Oct. 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at 3500 Granby St., Norfolk.

The family day will feature childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games, inflatable rides, face painting and more. There is free admission with a government ID for active duty, retired military, DOD Civilians, reservists, National Guardsmen and family members.

For details, call (757) 441-2374.

Howlett Line Van Tour | Oct. 8

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For reservations and details, call (888) 466-6018 or visit www.berkeleyplantation. com.

Fix-Up Day in Hopewell | Oct. 15 A Fall Fix-Up Day in Hopewell is set for Oct. 15, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Skilled and unskilled volunteers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; teams and individuals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are needed to complete repairs to homes and community spaces for low-income homeowners.

Email info@rebuildingtogetherrichmond. org for details.

Midlothian Mines Day | Oct. 15 Visitors can learn about the coal mining history of the region during Midlothian Mines Day Oct. 15, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Midlothian Mines Park, 13286 N. Woolridge Road.

The free event will include living-history demonstrations, coal mining displays, period music, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games, guided walking tours and more.

For details, call (804) 751-4946 or visit www.visitchesterfieldva.com.

Prince George Czech Festival | Oct. 15 Prince George Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth annual Virginia Czech and Slovak Folklife Festival will be held Oct. 15, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Regional Heritage Center, 6406 Courthouse Road.

Admission is free. The outdoor event will feature musical and gymnastic performances, polka dancing, baking demonstrations, a farm-life exhibition, activities for children and more.

For details, call (804) 863-0212 or email pghistory@aol.com.

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An Autumn Sunset Tour of Berkeley The event will feature German food 10. Theodore Roosevelt is the Plantation is scheduled for Oct. 14, 5:30 and beer, dancing

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Bavarian Dancers, crowning of the new distinction A driving tour of Civil War battle sites that played a major role in the 1864 Bermuda Hundred Campaign will be offered Oct. 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., beginning at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester.

The excursion will include stops at Battery Dantzler, Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Battery, Ware Bottom Battlefield, Howlett Line Park, Fort Wead and Sgt. Engle Park. The cost is $15, and registration is required.

For details, call (804) 7514946.

Costumed guides will share the history of Berkeley along with haunting stories during the candle-light tour of the Harrison graveyard and more. The cost is $26.50 per person. Reservations are required. The plantation is located on Route 5 between Richmond and Williamsburg.

Oktoberfest Queen, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, contests and more. The event will run 6 p.m. - midnight, Oct. 21, and 3 p.m. midnight, Oct. 22. Admission is $15 for all military members.

For details, visit www. richmondoktoberfestinc.com.

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804-526-5286 • 601 CAMERON AV. • COLONIAL HEIGHTS WWW.CAMERONAVENUECHURCH.NET

Brand New Layaway Available MATTRESS SETS Full- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169 40% Military Discount on all other sets!

Can deliver: 804-253-5154 For Rent-Furnished Apts COUNTY LINE APARTMENTS

Help Wanted

Free!

IN A PEACEFUL SETTING

• 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available (floor plans up to 1200 sq.ft.)

• 6 thru 12 Month Leases • $99 Security Deposit • Small Pets Welcome • Swimming Pool & Fitness Center • Washer/Dryer • Monitored Intrusion Alarms • Stainless Appliances Available

NO APPLICATION FEE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL

804.733.8710 1700 Johnson Road, #2D • Petersburg, VA 23805 Managed by Drucker & Falk, LLC

MINUTES TO FORT LEE

SERVING FORT LEE AND THE TRI CITIES SINCE 1962

(804) 526-0502

LET US HELP YOU FIND YOUR NEXT RENTAL APARTMENT OR NEW HOME

CALL FOR CURRENT LISTINGS Aimee Bradley – Rental Manager • rentals@swearingenrealty.com 1001 Boulevard • Colonial Heights, VA 23834

WWW.SWEARINGENREALTY.COM

SUBMIT YOUR CLASSIFIED AD AND ADVERTISE FOR FREE Qualifications:

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Call Jeff, 804-283-5760 www.TheCountyLineApartments.com

For Rent-To Share

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Fully Furnished, You need nothing but your suitcase! Smoke-free secure building, no pets. Includes individual washer/dryer. Rent includes all utilities.

Roommates/family needed to share my gorgeous, very spacious home with a beautiful view on Lake Chesdin. Use the whole house, very comfortable and feel at home in a Christian setting.

15 min. to base. $ 900 per mo/nego. Security deposit.

Call anytime 804-586-4198.

Help Wanted

Restrictions do apply see below for details

$895/mo. 1 BR, 1 BA,

THE COMFORTS OF HOME

Help Wanted

• For active-duty, retired military, their eligible family members and active or retired civil service employees. If you are retired military or retired DOD civilian, include current employer and work phone number on the application.

• Only 1 ad per week, 3 lines maximum • Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted • Illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published and must be resubmitted for the next issue • Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year • Real estate ads must begin with name of city, neighborhood and must be your primary residence.

• Ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia.

• Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i. e., business opportunities, help wanted, etc) and must be personal property of the eligible member.

Should not represent a sustained income or business or listed through agents or representatives.

• When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered paid ads.)

Submit online at: www.fortleetraveller.com/place_classifieds/ WE DO NOT ACCEPT CALLS FOR FREE CLASSIFIED ADS Deadline Thursday, 5 p.m. for the following week’s publications

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