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AIR FORCE EDITION | 05.24.2019 | Vol. 09 | No. 20

JBLE Celebrates Police Week PG 8

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JBLE honors fallen service members PG. 2

New MCAHC clinic opens closer to home PG. 4

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JBLE honors fallen service members JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS EDITORIAL STAFF Joint Base Langley-Eustis Commander Col. Sean Tyler Joint Base Langley-Eustis Public Affairs Officer Capt. Sara Harper • Sara.Harper@us.af.mil Joint Base Langley-Eustis Editor Aliza Reisberg • aliza.reisberg@us.af.mil Per Air Force Instruction 35-101/Army Regulation 360-1, only stories and photos submitted by members of the Department of Defense community and DOD news services may be printed in The Peninsula Warrior. Any stories, photos or announcements must be submitted eight days prior to publication. Stories and photos should be submitted to the editor and/or assistant editor at 633abw.paedit@us.af.mil or Public Affairs Office, 601 Hines Cir., Fort Eustis, VA 23604. Announcements for the Community Section should be submitted to fteustismain@gmail.com. Announcements for the Outside the Gate Section should be submitted to fteustismain@gmail.com. For more information call 878-4920. Authors’ names may be withheld, but all letters must include the authors’ signatures and telephone number. The Peninsula Warrior is an authorized publication for all the members of the U.S. military. Contents of The Peninsula Warrior are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Army. The Peninsula Warrior is printed every Friday by offset as a civilian enterprise newspaper for the Public Affairs Office, U.S. Air Force by Military Newspapers of Virginia at 150 W. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510 under exclusive written contract with the commander, Joint Base Langley-Eustis. MNV is a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Air Force or Department of the Army. Printed circulation: 25,000. 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 of the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by any advertiser will result in refusal to print advertising from that source. All editorial content of The Peninsula Warrior is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the Public Affairs Office Joint Base Langley-Eustis. All photographs are Air Force or Army photographs unless otherwise stated. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or MNV of the products or services advertised.

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Joint Base Langley-Eustis held a wreath laying ceremony at Magnolia Park, Virginia, May 18, 2019. The ceremony was held to honor fallen service members.

U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Delaney Gonzales

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard, Center for Initial Military Training commander, addresses the audience during a wreath laying ceremony at Magnolia Park, Va., May 18. The ceremony was held to honor fallen service members.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard, Center for Initial Military Training commander, salutes during a wreath laying ceremony.

A Soldier from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command band plays the French horn.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis held a wreath laying ceremony at Magnolia Park, Va. The ceremony was held to honor fallen service members.

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New MCAHC clinic opens closer to home By Beverly Joyner

633D AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

When scheduling appointments to visit their medical providers, TRICARE beneficiaries residing in Williamsburg won’t have to travel too far from home to receive healthcare. As a community-based primary care clinic and extension of Joint Base LangleyEustis’ McDonald Army Health Center, the new Williamsburg Medical Home is now open for enrolled military family members. According to U.S. Army Lt. Col. Vincent Myers, MCAHC commander, Army community-based medical homes were created to get care out to

where the beneficiaries live. About six to eight years ago, a population analysis indicated that a large number of beneficiaries were residents of the Williamsburg area. “The intent of a community-based medical home is to drive care where our patients reside,” said Myers. “We looked at where a lot of patients reside and as the population continued to grow in Williamsburg, it made sense to open up a communitybased medical home there.” Due to the convenience and popularity of existing Army community-based clinics, patient satisfaction rates are high. Myers said the first question beneficiaries ask upon arrival at MCAHC is whether there is care in the community where they re-

side. In the planning stages for almost 10 years, the project required extensive teamwork. Myers highlighted the leadership and support provided by a key team member, U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Aaron Vandall, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth group practice manager. “We have a 2,200 square foot physical therapy area that will not just be for primary care but for all TRICARE Prime beneficiaries who want to receive physical therapy services in Williamsburg,” said Vandall. “It is a state-of-the-art, beautiful facility in the town of Williamsburg, with the best information technology. I think our patients are going to really enjoy being out there.”

U.S. Army Photo by Andrew Brown

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Williamsburg Medical Home, Williamsburg, Va., May 17, 2019. The 18,000 square foot, two-story facility is an extension of Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ McDonald Army Health Center and is now open for enrolled military family members.

Prior to the clinic’s opening, MCAHC compiled a database to identify individuals who wanted to be added to its authorized beneficiary wait list. Some beneficiaries residing on Langley Air Force Base and other locations are expected to transfer to the new clinic. “We have some beneficiaries, that because the pro-

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Wingman, Leader, Warrior and Ranger By Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

WINGMAN When U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Petrone and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Ryan were sent home from the Ranger Assessment Course in July 2017 they were both frustrated, yet determined to prove they were meant to be United States Army Rangers. As a 61-day combat leadership course, the U.S. Army Ranger School is open to all branches of the military, as well as allied military students. However, for Airmen to qualify for a slot at the school, they must first go through a Ranger Assessment Course. “It’s a security forces-run program for pre-Ranger, and the Air Force’s version is extra intense just because we only have limited slots to send to the actual school,” said Petrone, a 83rd Network Operations Squadron plans and programs manager. “They want to guaran-

tee that those slots are given to the right people.” At the beginning of 2017, it was brought to Ryan and Petrone’s attention that they would be trying out together. They teamed up and started to train together for the upcoming Ranger Assessment Course in July. This assessment was meant to gage their physical capabilities and consisted of a five-mile run, 49 pushups, 59 situps, six chin-ups and a 12-mile ruck. Individuals must also complete a combat water survival assessment. “We had the knowledge on what we needed to pass physically, but there were still academic things we didn’t quite understand,” Petrone said. “So when it was time for us to actually go through, we both ended up getting sent home.” Not meeting the standard, as they were told after months of training, hit them hard. “I was mad because I knew what I could do and I didn’t perform while I was out there,” said Ryan, a 633rd Security Forces Squadron unit scheduler. Petrone said that even though he was

frustrated with the outcome, the experience reassured him that this is what he wanted do. “I felt like I let my unit down,” Petrone said. “I went through the whole process to get their approval and now I’m getting sent home a couple of days in. I was disappointed in myself.” But Ryan and Petrone were not going to let it end there. They went back to the drawing board. Looking at each other’s strengths, they made a plan to help overcome their weak points, working to keep each other focused and motivated. “Honestly going through it alone would’ve been tough,” Ryan said. “We would push each other super hard in training and that definitely helped.” It was this competitive wingmanship of not letting the other win while at the same time not letting the other give up, that pushed them past their limits. LEADER According to Petrone, though it’s mainly security forces and battlefield Airmen who try out, all career fields are eligible to go through the course. That

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Petrone, 83rd Network Operations Squadron plans and programs manager, and Senior Airman Jordan Ryan, 633rd Security Forces Squadron unit scheduler, earn their Ranger Tab from the U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia.

being said, anyone wishing to participate must be unit-funded. Petrone felt ready for a second shot at the assessment, but still needed his unit’s approval to invest in him once again. “It was kind of nerve-wracking to see what my unit would say,” Petrone said. “I spoke passionately about the course, about my drive and determination, and ❯❯ See ASSESSMENT | 12

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JBLE BRINGS A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE COMMUNITY By Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

The economic impact analysis for the fiscal year 2018 has been released and the data shows just how much Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, is impacting the local area in a positive way. The total economic impact generated from JBLE for 2018 was $2.9 billion, and the number of indirect jobs created was 13,989. “We bring so much to the local economy here, directly and indirectly,” said U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Marina Lopez, 633rd Comptroller Squadron financial analysis deputy flight commander. “We have a great impact on the area.” It’s not just the personnel here on JBLE that contribute to

“We bring so much to the local economy here, directly and indirectl. We have a great impact on the area.” U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Marina Lopez the local economy, but also their dependents, retirees and even those assigned to temporary duty locations. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the unemployment rate for the Hampton Roads area was 3.4% in March 2019, lower than the national average of 3.8% during that same time frame. Lopez explained the economic impact analysis is also used to show how the local community is affected when our people and mission change. It is inevitable that JBLE and the Hampton Roads communi-

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec

An aerial photograph of Langley Air Force Base and the Hampton Roads area during Airpower Over Hampton Roads Airshow at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 20, 2018.

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9 Members of the 633rd Security Forces Squadron stand in formation and salute during the closing ceremony of Police Week. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated the week of 12-18 May, and the calendar week during which May 15 occurs of each succeeding year, as Police Week.

JBLE celebrates Police Week By SrA Anthony Nin Leclerec & Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

Police Week’s purpose is to honor defenders, agents, masters at arms, military police, and civilian police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice or have become disabled in the performance of their duties. JBLE celebrated the week with various events including a softball tournament, a golf tournament and a 5K run/walk/ruck.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec

A U.S. Air Force combat arms instructor from the 633rd Security Forces Squadron, shows Matthew Nin Rodriguez, son of Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec, how to look through a scope at Bethel Manor, Hampton, Virginia, May 18. U.S. Air Force Col. Sean Tyler, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, speaks during the Police Week opening ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

Members of the 633rd Security Forces Squadron fold the United States flag during the closing ceremony of Police Week. Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock

Members of the 633rd Security Forces Squadron honors the United States flag during the closing ceremony of Police Week.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nicanor Blaustein, 633rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief, shows Liseli Nin Rodriguez, daughter of Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec, how to turn on a Humvee at Bethel Manor. Airmen of the 633rd Security Forces were on site to answer questions about different aspects of this job and the equipment they use.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nicanor Blaustein, 633rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief, shows families of the community how to turn on an All-Terrain Vehicle at Bethel Manor. Families in the community were welcomed to see, sit on and turn on various vehicles.

Airmen stand at attention during the closing ceremony of Police Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 17. During Police Week, Security Forces teamed up with other policing agencies in the community to host events aimed at community outreach.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec

Jim Roberts plays the bag pipes during the Police Week opening ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 13.


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9 Members of the 633rd Security Forces Squadron stand in formation and salute during the closing ceremony of Police Week. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated the week of 12-18 May, and the calendar week during which May 15 occurs of each succeeding year, as Police Week.

JBLE celebrates Police Week By SrA Anthony Nin Leclerec & Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

Police Week’s purpose is to honor defenders, agents, masters at arms, military police, and civilian police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice or have become disabled in the performance of their duties. JBLE celebrated the week with various events including a softball tournament, a golf tournament and a 5K run/walk/ruck.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec

A U.S. Air Force combat arms instructor from the 633rd Security Forces Squadron, shows Matthew Nin Rodriguez, son of Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec, how to look through a scope at Bethel Manor, Hampton, Virginia, May 18. U.S. Air Force Col. Sean Tyler, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, speaks during the Police Week opening ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

Members of the 633rd Security Forces Squadron fold the United States flag during the closing ceremony of Police Week. Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock

Members of the 633rd Security Forces Squadron honors the United States flag during the closing ceremony of Police Week.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nicanor Blaustein, 633rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief, shows Liseli Nin Rodriguez, daughter of Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec, how to turn on a Humvee at Bethel Manor. Airmen of the 633rd Security Forces were on site to answer questions about different aspects of this job and the equipment they use.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marcus M. Bullock

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nicanor Blaustein, 633rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief, shows families of the community how to turn on an All-Terrain Vehicle at Bethel Manor. Families in the community were welcomed to see, sit on and turn on various vehicles.

Airmen stand at attention during the closing ceremony of Police Week at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 17. During Police Week, Security Forces teamed up with other policing agencies in the community to host events aimed at community outreach.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec

Jim Roberts plays the bag pipes during the Police Week opening ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 13.


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JBLE honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

Jo Juan Huber, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Headquarters health promotion project officer, and Kelly Lyzenga, Army Futures Command ac-

quisition analyst, pose on stage after a ceremony in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 21, 2019. Huber and Lyzenga, the ceremony’s guest speakers, shared personal stories and highlighted family members’ military

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal

Members of the Le Tausa’afia dance group perform a traditional Samoan dance during a ceremony in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 21. The 128th Aviation Brigade hosted the ceremony to highlight Asian American and Pacific Islander accomplishments throughout military history.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal

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U.S. Army Col. Rick Zampelli, 128th Aviation Brigade commander, presents guest speakers Jo Juan Huber, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Headquarters health promotion project officer, and Kelly Lyzenga, Army Futures Command acquisition analyst, with a book during a ceremony in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Huber spoke of her father’ Army career and Lyzenga shared stories of his mother’s experiences growing up in Guam.


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CLINIC

| Williamsburg Medical Home is now open for enrolled military family members Continued from 4

“It is a state-of-the-art, beautiful facility in the town of Williamsburg, with the best information technology. I think our patients are going to really enjoy being out there.” U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Aaron Vandall viders in the organization that they will travel past this facility and up the road 20 more minutes to go to Williamsburg.” With an enrollment cap of 6,600 beneficiaries, the clinic is open to active-duty family members, and retirees and their family members from all services who reside in Williamsburg and the surrounding communities. “Our providers, care teams and support teams are very excited to see patients out there,” said Myers. “They are going to provide great care and our folks [beneficiaries] are going to love it.” Located in the New Town area of Williamsburg, the 18,000 square foot, two-story facility is at 5309 Discovery Park Blvd. The clinic is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enrolled beneficiaries can schedule appointments through the Hampton Roads Appointment Center, TRICARE Online or by calling the clinic directly. Walk-ins will be available if directed by assigned healthcare providers. For more information on how to enroll, call (757) 314-7777 or (757) 314-7748.

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| From Airman to Ranger

Continued from 6 the amount of training I had undergone to go back. That’s where my unit saw something in me and supported me to go a second time.” Back at the Ranger Assessment Course, Ryan and Petrone got back on the metaphorical horse. They went through each assessment again: physical training, combat water survival, Ranger tactical tasks, shooting, field stripping weapons, understanding radios, utilizing the Defense Advanced GPS Reciever, land navigation and a 12-mile ruck. Throughout the rest of the course they went on patrols where they had their leadership abilities challenged. “With the accumulation of not eating, not sleeping and lugging around heavy rucks, the patrols were extremely challenging,” Petrone said. “Basically you run a mission as a squad leader and go through the whole operation order process, assessing your leadership in that aspect.” This second time around, Ryan got a conditional go after coming in five minutes late on the land navigation portion of the assessment. This meant he had to go back to his unit and undergo multiple land navigation assessments until approved. Once approved, he got a slot to Ranger School on September 17. For Petrone, there came another twist in his journey. Instead of a go, he had to return to RAC. “So I did not pass the patrolling aspect of it,” Petrone said. “That was kind of a kick to the stomach, because now I have to come back for a third time. But again, I would much rather be doing this than anything else.” After getting approval for a third time, another slot opened up. However, instead of going straight to Ranger

School, Petrone was sent through the Ranger Training and Assessment Course, which is the Army’s version of RAC. This two-week course rolls right into Ranger School. “I was the only Air Force in the class and right from the beginning the instructors were like ‘oh Air Force huh, don’t worry you’re gonna be out of here real soon,’” Petrone said. “It sucked going through that not having Ryan because we motivated and helped each other out to get through whatever tasks and obstacles that got in our way.” Starting with a little over 80 Soldiers, Petrone was one of the 36 graduates to move on to Ranger School where his wingman Ryan was already making headway. Warrior Now at Ranger School, for the Airmen to graduate as Rangers, they had to master three phases: Benning Phase, Mountain Phase and the Swamp Phase. “It’s 61 days straight if you don’t recycle, and approximately 85 percent of people do recycle, which I did,” Ryan said. “It really is a life-changing experience because, for however long you’re there you’re not eating normal, you’re not sleeping normal, you’re not living normal. I consider myself a winter ranger because we went in the wintertime so it got really cold, just another factor of suck.” As the first phase of Ranger School, the Benning Phase provides students with the fundamentals of squad-level mission planning. Designed to assess a Ranger’s physical stamina, mental toughness, leadership abilities, and establish tactical fundamentals, the “crawl” phase sets Rangers up for the following phases and future missions. “There was a night that I don’t think I’ll ever forget,” Petrone said. “We were al-

ready getting limited sleep and this night, when everybody got back from their patrols around 11 p.m., they had destroyed our campsite including our multiple planning bays. There was paper, tissue, blankets, ripped up note cards and all this stuff all over the place like a tornado hit. They made us clean everything, smoked us for four to five hours straight to finally go to bed at about 4:30 a.m. and wake up at 4:40 a.m.” Following the fundamental phase, the Mountain Phase prepares students for military mountaineering tasks, mobility training and techniques for continuous combat patrol operations in a mountainous environment. Once again, the students have their stamina and commitment put to the test. “It was really tough emotionally because after a while when you don’t eat right or sleep right, your hormones get messed up,” Ryan said. “So there were times when we’d be down on ourselves and pout out in the field. I saw a lot of guys crying because it got really cold one day, it was raining at 30-35 degrees and we were soaking wet.” According to Ryan, there was a record number of quitters because of how tough the cold was that day. Though geographically separated at this point, Petrone and Ryan found out via letters through Ryan’s wife that Petrone recycled once in the Benning Phase while Ryan recycled once in the Mountain phase. Moving into the Swamp Phase, the Rangers are introduced to a realistic opposing forces scenario. As the scenario continues, the techniques taught are: small boat operations, expedient stream crossing techniques, and skills needed to survive and operate in a rainforest/swamp environment by learning how to

deal with reptiles and how to determine the difference between venomous and nonvenomous snakes. “I ended up in Charlie Company somehow because of some mix up, and their standards are just crazy,” Ryan said. “Charlie Company graduated 25 out of 50 students while Alpha and Bravo graduated about 40 to 45. I just didn’t make the cut so I recycled in the Swamp phase.” Much to their surprise and excitement, this caused Petrone and Ryan to meet again during the final phase of Ranger School. According to Petrone, they always try to separate Airmen but somehow he and Ryan ended up not only in the same company, but the same platoon. Just like at RAC, they found themselves working together for the final 10-day field training exercise. “For the first couple of days, we tried to avoid each other because we thought there was an error, we thought if they saw us they would separate us,” Ryan said. “But after a few days it was like ‘ah, screw it’. It was like, holy crap! It’s here! We’re going to finish this out together.” On day three of the field training exercise for Ryan and on day six for Petrone, they passed their graded patrols. They were emotionally charged, tired and hungry, but all that mattered now was to push through the FTX and help the rest of their class pass their patrols. Out of the original class of 355, 149 graduated with only 17 going through without recycling. “To those aspiring to go through Ranger School, reach out to us and don’t quit,” Ryan said. “We have a Facebook page, Airmen Prep for Ranger School. It’s a lifechanging experience, literally something I’ll never forget— until the day I die I’m going to be a Ranger.”


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JBLE Community West Gate Construction

In an effort to modernize JBLE-Langley, the 633d Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) to construct an American Disabilities Act (ADA) bus stop at the West Gate Parking Lot. Construction is expected to begin May 6 and estimated to complete by May 31.

Honor Those Who Sacrificed All

The Hampton National Cemetery is looking for volunteers to help honor those who served in the military. Volunteers will be placing Flags on graves for Memorial Day Friday, May 24 beginning at 8 a.m. and removing the Flags Tuesday, May 28 beginning at 8 a.m., Cemetery Road at Marshall Avenue, Hampton Va. For more information, call 757-723-7104.

“May Fitness Month” Activities & Events:

4th Week: • Friday May 31st “Murph” Hero Workout 1130 Langley Track o 1 Mile Run o 300 Body Weight Squats o 200 Push-ups o 100 Pull-ups o 1 Mile Run

Memorial Day Volunteers

Volunteers are needed 6:30 a.m.-7:30p.m., May 19-27, to help put up and take down flags along Rt. 17 in Yorktown, in front of Yorktown High School. There are availabilities for slots either in the daytime or the nighttime. If you or anyone you know wants to volunteer, reach out to Michelle Pollock at 757-358-0964.

Langley Newcomer Orientation

There will be a Newcomer Langley Orientation Briefing 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., May 21, at the Bayview Commonwealth Center. Here the Airman & Family Readiness Center will help explain some of the available resources offered here on Langley Air Force Base.

Fort Eustis Spouse Orientation

Fort Eustis will hold a Spouse's Orientation May 30, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Army Community Service, bldg. 650, to provide information on Joint Base Langley-Eustis. New spouses will receive information on programs and agencies beneficial to military families and to make the transition to military life easier. Others will get beneficial information, meet new people and integrate into the community. Lunch is provided and children are welcome! Call Army Community Service, 878-3638 to register.

Clean the Bay Day

Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host the 31st annual Clean the Bay Day 9 a.m. – noon, June 1, at various locations around Langley Air Force Base. This effort not only supports restoring the Bay into a prime marine habitat ca-

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com pable of sustaining the fish and shellfish we put on our table but it also helps to preserve the beautiful beaches we call home. In conjuction, everyone is encouraged to drop off food at their local food banks. Donations for the food banks will be accepted 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., June 1, at Eagle Park. To volunteer for Clean the Bay Day, please contact Sherry M. Johnson at sherry.johnson.4@us.af.mil or 7641130. Volunteers will meet at 8:30 AM, 1 Jun 19, at Eagle Park to receive assignments and supplies.

Vacation Bible School

Registration for Vacation Bible School is set to begin May 26 at the Regimental Memorial Chapel. Those who wish to register can do so my stopping into the chapel Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, contact Mrs. Vaul, director of religious education, RMC, at 757-878-4316 or verna.j.vaul.civ@mail.mil.

Change of Command

Lieutenant Colonel Richard Major will relinquish command of the 36th Intelligence Squadron to Lieutenant Colonel Patrick S. Smith at 10:36 a.m., June 7, at the Virginia Ballroom, Bayview Commonwealth Center. The ceremony will be officiated by Colonel Mack W. Curry, II, Commander, 363d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group.

To The Forum

The Williamsburg Players will be giving away 100 free tickets as a part of their Community Tickets Share program, to active duty military personnel, for their live performance of the hysterical musical comedy, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, for shows on June 7 at 8p.m., June 8 at 2 p.m., and June 13 at 8 p.m., at the theatre located at 200 Hubbard Lane in Williamsburg. To order tickets, complete the form at http://williamsburgplayers.org/wp/tickets/communityshare.php Tickets can be picked up at the box office the night of the chosen performance. For any questions, contact marketing@williamsburgplayers.org

Running Club

The JBLE Running Club will begin holding running workouts every Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. The duration of the workout will vary week-to-week, but will usually be 30-45 minutes. The club will meet at the F-15 next to the Armistead gate (outside bldg. 330), and run the flight line with different workouts each week. Wear appropriate clothing for running and bring water!

Free Friday

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is continuing its Free Friday giveaways in 2019, offering JB Langley Eustis Airmen and their families a chance to win riding lawn mowers, furniture, grills, blenders, espresso makers and more. The giveaway is conducted online at facebook.com/shopmyexchange.

Military Spouse Employment Opportunity

One of our Hampton Roads Community Partners, BTTW Warranty is interested in hiring Military Spouses. Attached are job descriptions and interested candidates can apply directly at https://bttwwarranty.bamboohr.com/ jobs/view.php?id=1

Home Buying and Selling Seminar

Learn and ask questions about the process, requirements and Virginia state laws and procedures. Sessions are held 2nd Tuesday of each month, 5-7 pm at the Fort Eustis Soldier Support Center, 650 Monroe Ave, Rm 106. Call 878-5579 to register.

Summary Court Officer

1LT Adam Gabriel, 53rd MCB Fort Eustis, is detailed as the Summary Court Marshal Officer to secure make proper disposition of the personal effects pertaining to Sergeant Taje Revelle. Any person having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or has claims against the deceased estate, please contact 1LT Gabriel at (630) 441-8808.

Summary Court Disposition

The Extramural Golf Season is starting up soon. If you want to register to play, deadline to sign up is June 6. For more information, contact SSgt Maurice Suggs at 2258156.

1st Lt Elizabeth M. Hill, 633d Medical Support Squadron, Langley AFB, is detailed as the Summary Courts Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Senior Airman Devaughn D. Weston. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or has claims against the deceased, contact 1st Lt Elizabeth hill at 757-764-9591 or elizabeth.m.hill54.mil@mail.mil

Tech Expo

Toastmasters Club

Extramural Golf

The 480th ISR Wing will be hosting the Langley Air Force Base Tech Expo 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., June 11, at the Community Commons. The Tech Expo helps connect government and industry to collaborate on fulfilling mission requirements and to discover technology solutions. Come to the event to interact with industry partners and experience hands-on demonstrations of the latest emerging technology.

The Old Point Toastmasters Club will meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. at the Fort Eustis Soldier Support Center, 650 Monroe Ave, Rm 106, to help attendees become better speakers, leaders, or just improve their conversation skills. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit ❯❯ See

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Recruiting Family Child Care providers

The JBLE FCC Programs are recruiting individuals to provide licensed child care in their homes for infants, children with special needs and children up to 12 years of age. Interested applicants must be available during regular business hours, swing shifts, night shifts and weekends. Requirements include, background checks, orientation training, home inspections and family interviews. For more information, call (757) 764-3585 or (757) 878-5584.

Alpha Warrior fitness class

The 633rd Force Support Squadron gym staff will host a free “at your own pace” Alpha Warrior class from 11:3012:30 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, at the ACC gym Alpha Warrior rig. The class will teach attendees to exercise the entire body in full body circuit training by hitting every component of fitness for all levels of athletes and to also teach and encourage fitness. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Earl White at earl.white.3@us.af.mil or Tony Arroyo at victor.arroyo@us.af.mil.

JBLE Retiree Council

The JBLE Retiree council will meet every third Wednesday each month at 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., in the Army Community Service conference room, building 650, on Fort Eustis. Retirees and those who are approaching retirement from all military branches are invited to attend the free meetings. Members can stay connected with their community and local events, as well as learn more about investments, benefits and other military-related information. For more information or to join, contact (757) 878-5884, (757) 218-7118, or torrence0512@gmail.com.

Free Guitar Lessons

United States Air Force Heritage of America Band guitarist Tech. Sgt. Daniel Santos is conducting free beginner and intermediate guitar lessons. Lessons are open to military members, civilian personnel, veterans and retirees. Members must bring their own guitar and smartphone. Space is limited. To sign up, go to https://www.milsuite.mil/book/people/daniel.b.santos2/blog/2018/08/13/ free-guitar-lesson. For more information, call (757) 7596405.

Electronics Recycling Drive

The 192nd Medical Group is hosting an on-going electronics recycling drive to help raise funds for moral events. Items such as empty inkjet cartridges, cell phones & accessories, GPS devices, calculators, ebook readers, iPods/MP3 players, digital & video cameras, PDAs, iPads/tablets and video game consoles can be dropped at 159 Sweeney Blvd, Bldg. 764, Room 109. The following items cannot be accepted: printers, computers,

laptops, laserjet cartridges, keyboards, monitors and cords or cables without their respective devices. For more information, call (757) 764-0127.

633 ABW/EO Hours

The Fort Eustis and Langley Equal Opportunity Offices will operate under normal customer service hours from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The offices will close daily from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, call (757) 764-5877/5878 or (757) 878-4797/0022.

710th Combat Operations Squadron vacancies

The 710th Combat Operations Squadron at JBLE and 710 COS Det 1, Shaw AFB are recruiting for the following officer Air Force Specialty Codes: 11F, 11B, 11M, 12F, 12B, 13B and 14N. These AFSCs will fill positions within Air Operations Center Master Air Attack Plan teams and other AOC planning cells. Enlisted vacancies include Intel, Air Traffic Control Command and Control Battle Management. These AFSCs are eligible to receive up to $500 travel stipends for monthly Unit Training Assembly weekends. For inquiries email 710cos.workflow@us.af.mil or call 757-225-1955.

Weekly Live Fire Schedule

Weekly Live Fire Schedule for 20 May-3 June 2019 IAW ASA Regulation 350-1 (http://www.eustis.army.mil/Pubs/Chap3/ TCFE%20Reg%20350-1.pdf) and Range Safety Brief, OIC / RSO Certification Block of instruction: The Range Safety OIC/RSO Certification brief is conducted every Friday at Range Operations (Bldg. 2432 Mulberry Island Road). Start time is 0900. A Commander’s certification Memorandum is required. Ranges, Training Areas, and associated facilities are Off Limits to personnel not engaged in Scheduled firing, training/recons, or inspections unless clearance is obtained in person from Range Operations. For hunting and private owned weapons range requirements contact Outdoor Recreation at 757-878-2391. There is tree cutting and construction in progress vicinity TA 20, 21 and 28. Expect large commercial trucks and use caution in these areas. DATE... RANGES... TIMES... 20 May... BTRAC, R1 MAINTENANCE R2... 0700-2200 21 May... BTRAC, R1, R4 MAINTENANCE R2... 07002200 22 May... BTRAC, R1 MAINTENANCE R2... 0700-2200 23 May... BTRAC, R1, R5 MAINTENANCE R2, R3, R5, R6... 0700-2200 24 May... BTRAC, R1 MAINTENANCE R2... 0700-2200 *25 May... NO FIRING EVENT SCHEDULED -------------*26 May... NO FIRING EVENT SCHEDULED -------------*27 May... R1... 0700-2200 28 May... BTRAC, R1, R4... 0700-2200 29 May... BTRAC, R1, R4... 0700-2200 30 May... BTRAC, R1... 0700-2200 31 May... BTRAC, R1, R4 MAINTENANCE R2, R3, R5, R6... 0700-2200

1 Jun... POF R3... 0900-1300 2 Jun... POF R3... 0900-1300 3 Jun... BTRAC, R1, R2... 0700-2200 DATE... MOUT/ UOS SITE... TIMES... CLOSED TO UNIT TRAINING... TA 21 MOUT -------------UNIT TRAINING 1 JUN... TA 28 UOS... 0800-1500

Pharmacist Cough and Cold Clinic

The Langley Hospital will provide a Pharmacist Cough and Cold Clinic starting Feb. 12, 2018. Patients who cannot get an appointment with their provider right away and do not want to wait at the ER can check in at the Family Health front desk to be seen by a clinical pharmacist on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Service is available to all active duty and Department of Defense beneficiaries 18 to 70 years of age who are enrolled to Langley Hospital. Patients who are on flying status or Personal Reliability Program, are immunocompromised or have symptoms over 10 days cannot be seen at the Cough and Cold clinic. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Ashely Dixson at 7648995.

Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA gate) changes

Security Forces personnel will no longer man the Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA Gate). Personnel will still have their credentials checked by guards at the main NASA gate, however, their credentials will not be checked again at the Durand Entry Control Facility. NASA guards will still man their side of the Durand Entry Control Facility and will only allow CAC holders (no dependent ID cards) to enter NASA property. Additionally, no commercial vehicles are allowed access to NASA property. The Durand Entry Control Facility hours are from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Worship hours for JBLE services

Langley services Main Chapel: ■ Sunday Catholic Mass at 9 a.m. ■ Sunday Protestant Gospel Service at 11 a.m. ■ Monday-Thursday Catholic Mass at 12 p.m. Bethel Chapel: ■ Sunday Protestant Community Service at 9 a.m. ■ Sunday Catholic Mass at 11 a.m. ■ Saturday Catholic Reconciliation at 3:30 p.m. ■ Saturday Catholic Mass at 5 p.m. Additional/special services call 757-764-7847 or visit https://www.facebook.com/JBLELangleyChapel. Fort Eustis services Regimental Memorial Chapel: ■ Sunday Catholic Reconciliation at 8:15 a.m. ■ Sunday Roman Catholic Mass at 9:30 a.m. ■ Sunday Traditional Protestant Christian Service at 11 a.m. ■ Sunday Latter Day Saints Worship at 10 a.m. (RMC Annex) ■ Monday-Friday Roman Catholic Mass at 11:45 a.m. ❯❯ See

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JBLE Community Continued from14 Chapel NeXt, Wylie Theater, Bldg. 705 (entrance closes to Express Mart): ■ Sunday Contemporary Christian Service at 10 a.m. Cultural Center, Bldg. 2751: ■ Islamic Daily Prayer, Monday - Thursday at 1:30 p.m. ■ JUM'AH Prayer, Fridays at 12:30 p.m. (Islamic Prayer Room) Ramadan Worship services at Ft. Eustis Cultural Center: ■ 6 April 6 p.m. Ramadan Orientation ■ 6 May – 4 June 5:00 a.m. Daily Faijr Prayer ■ 6 May – 3 June 9:30 – 11 p.m. Daily Isha/Taraweeh Prayer ■ 11 May Sunset Iftar Meal ■ 18 May Sunset Iftar Meal ■ 25 May Sunset Iftar Meal ■ 1 June Sunset Iftar Meal Additional/Special services, call 757-878-1450/1316 or visit www.facebook.com/RegimentalMemorialChapel or https://www.facebook.com/ChapelNextFortEustis.

Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com participants meet on a regular basis to view a DVD message over lunch, providing a unique opportunity for participants to enter an environment in the workplace where they can consider relevant insights around personal and professional challenges. The principles are presented from a biblical perspective but are non-denominational and open to all active-duty service members and lunch provided is free. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.

JBLE Family Child Care Program

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program is looking for child care providers interested in a professional, portable career that will allow them to stay at home and run a home-based business. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be able to read and speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. For more information, call Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835

Life lessons over lunch workplace study

Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace initiative where

Air Force Reserve Technician recruiting

If you are looking to join the Air Force Reserve or to fill a General Schedule job, both can be done as an Air Reserve Technician. For information, contact Tech. Sgt. Erin Debourg, regional ART recruiter, at erin.debourg@us.af.mil or (910) 237-8848.

Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday services Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10-11:30

Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace a.m., on Sundays for contemporary Christian worship. For Chase informational sessions more information, call 878-2257. The Air Force Reserve will host Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m., in the 633rd Force Support Squadron auditorium, building 15 in Wing B, room 203. Palace Front is available to Airmen within 180 days of their projected separation date. Palace Chase is reserved for Airmen over 180 days from separation who are interested in separating from Active Duty early. For more information, call 751-4825 or 846-7532.

Manpower shortage impacts 633rd Medical Group services Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages The 633rd Medical Group strives to provide Trusted reading Care to all they serve, while supporting many deployed and home-station missions. Due to contract vacancies and multiple provider deployments/permanent changes of station during the coming months, it will take longer to receive appointments and have messages returned. In light of these staffing concerns, TRICARE will temporarily enroll only Active Duty service members and their family members. This action is being taken to ensure patients receive the care they deserve within the established standards. There will be no enrollment changes or action taken to any patients who are already enrolled at the 633rd Medical Group, regardless of category. For questions regarding TRICARE benefits, or for enrollment assistance to locate the best medical facility to meet healthcare needs, contact the TRICARE Information line at 1800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273.

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Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library has implemented an ongoing Reading Program entitled "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" and "1000 Books from 1st -5th grades." For every 100 books read, children can take their reading log to the library to receive a prize. After reading 1000 books, children will receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact the library at 878-5017 or visit www.groningerlibrary.com.

Army Emergency Relief available online

The JBLE-Eustis Army Emergency Relief (AER) campaign will run through May 15, 2019. This year's slogan is, "It's What We Do." AER is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to helping the Army take care of its own. Soldiers, military retirees and family members can now request financial assistance through AER’s redesigned website at https:// www.aerhq.org. Applications can be submitted 24 hours a day via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The redesigned site allows for easier navigation and authorized patrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For additional information, contact Debra Stancil at debra.stancil.civ@ mail.mil, Beverly Wyche Reid at beverly.d.wychereid,civ@mail.mil or call 757-878-2137.

Langley 5/6 club hosts monthly meetings

The Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every second Wednesday of every month. A guest speaker will visit the club every month to discuss various topics. Along with being a networking tool, the group meets to brainstorm fundraising opportunities and membership drives. For more information, call 764-0507.

Trespass Notice

The Langley small arms firing range, adjacent area and the bullet impact area to the rear of the range are off-limits to all personnel. The firing range maintains 24-hour operations, seven days a week and is not open for the use of privately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing in this area is illegal and dangerous. For more information, contact Combat Arms at 764-4785 or 574-4785.

633rd Force Support Squadron RAPIDS/ DEERS location information

Langley Air Force Base 45 Nealy Ave, Wing A, Suite 114 Hampton, VA 23665 757-764-2270 Customer Service Office's customer service hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CAC priority from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.) and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted until 3 p.m. The Awards and Decorations Office's customer service hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Requests and documents can be e-mailed to 633 FSS/ FSMPS Decorations Support at 633mss.dpmpe.decsupport@us.af.mil. The Official Passport Office is by appointment only. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., for Passport pickups and cancellations only. Fort Eustis 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123 Ft Eustis, VA 23604 757-878-0948 Customer Service Office's customer service hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CAC priority from 8 to 9:30 a.m.). Walk-ins are accepted until 3 p.m. All appointments are made online only. Please visit https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ default.aspx to make an appointment. Please visit http://www.cac.mil/Portals/53/Documents/ required_docs.pdf for information on identification and documentation requirements for ID card Issuance/Renewal and DEERS enrollments.


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1 $750 REBATE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. AND MAY BE APPLIED TOWARD FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACTS ON NEW TOYOTA VEHICLES, DATED FROM MAY 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 3, 2019. TO QUALIFY FOR THE REBATE, AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE OR LEASE YOU MUST (1) BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD; OR A MILITARY VETERAN OR RETIREE (RETIREES HONORABLY DISCHARGED) OF THE U.S. MILITARY WITHIN TWO YEARS OF THEIR DISCHARGE/RETIREMENT DATE; OR A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER OF AN ELIGIBLE U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL, INCLUDING GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBERS; AND (2) PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE; (3) RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENT FOR YOUR NEW VEHICLE; AND (4) RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL FROM AND EXECUTE A FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. ON LEASE CONTRACTS, REBATE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, REBATE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. LIMIT ONE REBATE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION PER ELIGIBLE U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL OR ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER. OFFER NOT COMBINABLE WITH THE COLLEGE GRADUATE REBATE PROGRAM, THE IFI PROGRAM, AND THE LEASE-END REFI PROGRAM. VEHICLE MUST BE TAKEN OUT OF DEALER STOCK. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY. PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE IN AL, FL, GA, HI, NC, AND SC. REBATE TERMS MAY BE MORE GENEROUS IN YOUR LOCAL AREA. ASK YOUR PARTICIPATING DEALER ABOUT THE MILITARY REBATE TERMS IN YOUR AREA. MUST PAY SALES TAX. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. NOT REDEEMABLE FOR CASH. TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES IS A SERVICE MARK OF TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION (TMCC). TMCC IS THE AUTHORIZED ATTORNEY-IN-FACT AND SERVICER FOR TOYOTA LEASE TRUST. 2ALL LEASE OFFERS: LOW MILEAGE LEASE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 30,000 MILES. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. RAV4 DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2800 DOWN, FIRST $199 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2019 RAV4 LE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODEL 4430, MSRP $26,685 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $26,246. HIGHLANDER DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2,720 DOWN, FIRST $279 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2019 HIGHLANDER LE MODEL 6948, MSRP $36,135 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $34,499. LEASES DO NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. EXAMPLES INCLUDE $650 ACQUISITION FEE AND ASSUME DEALER PARTICIPATION. YOUR PAYMENT TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. 3BUYERS CAN RECEIVE A $1,250 FINANCE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA ON RAV4 OR $750 FINANCE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA ON COROLLA IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. STANDARD APR RATES APPLY. INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED FIRST TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. 4CUSTOMERS CAN RECEIVE $1,000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON TACOMA (EXCLUDES TRD PRO); $1,500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON CAMRY; $2,500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON HIGHLANDER (EXCLUDES HYBRIDS); $3000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON SIENNA OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. 5(EXCLUDES TRD PRO); 0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ALL OFFERS: OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS. ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 6/3/19 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. LEASE, APR AND CASH BACK OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED. SEE PARTICIPATING CENTRAL ATLANTIC TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFERS END 6/3/19. 6TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. 24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE IS ALSO INCLUDED FOR 2 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILES. THE NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET, OR A LIVERY/TAXI VEHICLE. SEE TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE PARTS AND FLUIDS, EXCEPT EMERGENCY FUEL DELIVERY.


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