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CES battles snow, cold – Page 12
‘RHYTHM IN BLUE’
USAF jazz ensemble welcomes Harry Connick Jr. — Page 6
FORT EUSTIS 10K Runners participate in 17th Annual event — Page 8
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75 day leave carryover ends Sept. 30 by Debbie Gildea AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Effective Sept. 30, military members will no longer be able to carry more than 60 days of leave into the next fiscal year, in accordance with 2013 National Defense Authorization Act requirements. Unless they are approved for special leave accrual, Regular Air Force and Active Guard Reserve - or AGR members who have more than 60 days of leave must use it or lose it by Oct. 1, 2015. The 2010 NDAA included a provision that allowed members to carry up to 75 days of leave forward to the new fiscal year because of limited leave opportunities tied to deployments and other mission requirements. The 2013 NDAA extended that provision through the end of fiscal year 2015.
Heritage Spotlight On March 13, 1942, the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps began training dogs for the newly established War Dog Program, or “K-9 Corps.” The new corps came when more than one million dogs served on both sides during World War I, carrying messages along the complex network of trenches and providing psychological comfort to U.S. Service members. In the United States, the practice of training dogs for military purposes was largely abandoned after World War I, but when the country entered World War II in December 1941, the American Kennel Association and a group called “Dogs for Defense” began a movement to mobilize dog owners to donate healthy and capable animals to the Army. Training began in March 1942, and that fall, the QMC was given the task of training dogs for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The K-9 Corps initially accepted more than 30 breeds of dogs, but the list was soon narrowed to seven, including German Shepherds, Belgian sheep dogs, Doberman Pinschers, Collies, Siberian Huskies, Malumutes
“Airmen need to be aware of the change so that they can plan leave accordingly and ensure their leave balance is 60 days or fewer by the end of the fiscal year,” said 1st Lt. Nate Strickland, Air Force Personnel Center special programs branch chief. “Even if you don’t have more than 60 days now, by Sept. 30, you may accrue enough leave time to be over the limit.” Some reserve members could be affected as well, said Lt. Col. Belinda Petersen, Air Reserve Personnel Center public affairs. “All Reserve members accrue leave when they are on active duty orders for 30 days or longer. And Active Guard Reserve members accrue leave the same way regular Air Force members do, so the extension expiration will affect them,” she said. “If you aren’t sure whether or not you’re af-
fected, you should talk to your supervisor or contact your military personnel section for information.” Members who have approved special leave accrual are exempted from the use-or-lose rule, Strickland said. Special leave accrual approval is for members who couldn’t use their leave because of national emergency, crisis, catastrophe or national security situations. “SLA is only granted when Airmen cannot take leave under those circumstances,” the lieutenant said. For more information about military benefits, like leave, or other personnel issues go to myPers at https:// mypers.af.mil. Air Force retirees who do not have a myPers account can find instructions to create an account at http://www.retirees.af.mil/shared/ media/document/AFD-120510-068. pdf.
March 13, 1942: U.S. Army Establishes K-9 Corps Military working dogs first entered the service in March of 1942 to serve in the Army’s K-9 Corps.Today, the dogs, who have an actual military service record book assigned to them, are still playing an active role in searching for explosives and seizing the enemy.
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and Eskimo dogs. Members of the K-9 Corps were trained for eight to 12 weeks. After basic obedience training, they were sent through one of four specialized programs to prepare them for work as sentries, scouts, messengers or minedetection dogs. In active-combat duty, scout dogs proved especially essential by alerting patrols to the approach of the enemy, effectively preventing sur-
prise attacks. The top canine hero of World War II was Chips, a German Shepherd who served with the 3rd Infantry Division. Trained as a sentry dog, Chips broke away from his handlers and attacked an enemy machine gun nest in Italy, forcing the entire crew to surrender. The wounded Chips was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star and the Purple Heart.
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ABOVE: U.S. Army Spc. Charlotte Dewyea, 221st Military Police Detachment patrolman, writes a citation after pulling over a speeding driver at Fort Eustis Feb. 12. As a military police officer, Dewyea patrols the streets of Fort Eustis and serves as an entry controller at the gates. BELOW: Jonathan Mays, 733rd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and U.S. Army Spc. Charlotte Dewyea, 221st Military Police Detachment patrolman, demonstrate police procedures at Fort Eustis Feb. 12.The team responds to calls from ringing alarms and medical emergencies to disturbances in on-base housing.
U.S. Army Spc. Charlotte Dewyea, 221st Military Police Detachment patrolman, enters information from a Police Information Worksheet into a database at Fort Eustis Feb. 12. The worksheet is completed and filed into the system each time an MP or 733rd Security Forces Squadron member responds to an incident.
733rd SFS ensure safety on Ft. Eustis Photos by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle
Jonathan Mays, 733rd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, uses a radar tracking device to check the speed of motorists driving at Fort Eustis Feb. 12.The radar gun is just one of the tools Fort Eustis law enforcement personnel utilize to keep the community safe and enforce base rules and statutes.
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TRADOC CSM: ‘I’m ready to take the field’ by Amy L. Haviland TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command welcomed its new command sergeant major during a ceremony at the headquarters’ Morelli Auditorium Feb. 25. Surrounded by family, friends, Soldiers and civilians, Gen. David G. Perkins, TRADOC commanding general and ceremony host, congratulated and welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport Sr. and his wife Claudia to the TRADOC team. “When the Army decides to pick its command sergeants major, it does not do so lightly,” Perkins said, adding that Army talent management means putting the right leader in the right job at the right time. Although the Army chooses its top sergeants maj or for the opportunity to lead at the four-star level, Perkins said selecting the next TRADOC command sergeant major meant finding someone who understands what TRADOC does and what it’s for. “All you have to do is find the noncommissioned officer -- the one person that’s going to be what right looks like for leader development, who embodies professional military education, who has the foresight to help design the Army for the next 30 years.”
“I think the reason most of us continue to serve our great Army is for the opportunity to make a difference and the people you meet along the way.” — David S. Davenport Command Sergeant Major
TRADOC’s commanding general said actually, it wasn’t a difficult decision at all. “When I got the list, it became clear that once again the Army has made my life easy for me -- they made it very clear who could fill all those requirements, and it was Command Sgt. Maj. Dave Davenport.” Throughout a career spanning more than 30 years, the Nashville, Tennessee, native has served in every enlisted leadership position from cavalry scout and tank commander to his most recent position as the command sergeant major of U.S. Army Europe. “I think the reason most of us con-
ABOUT SGT. MAJ. DAVENPORT Command Sergeant Major David S. Davenport Sr. served as the United States Army Europe Command Sergeant Major from January 2012 to February 2015. Command Sergeant Major Davenport has held a variety of leadership positions in armor and cavalry organizations and commands throughout his career, ranging from dismounted cavalry scout to command sergeant major. Command Sergeant Major Davenport is a native of Nashville, Tennessee, and entered the Army on June 22, 1983.
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Gen. David Perkins commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command shakes with David Davenport,TRADOC’s new Command Sgt. Maj. during a ceremony at the headquarters’ Morelli Auditorium Feb. 25 on Fort Eustis.
tinue to serve our great Army is for the opportunity to make a difference and the people you meet along the way,” Davenport said, reflecting on the colleagues and experiences that have shaped his career. A self-proclaimed huge fan of baseball, Davenport compared his philosophy to Cal Ripken Jr., who currently holds the record for most consecutive games played. “If you don’t know anything about baseball, it was 2,632 consecutive games spread out over 15 seasons. And, (Ripken) said he felt he had a sense of responsibility, a sort of old-fashioned value that it was your job to come out and play hard every day, and be proud of what you accomplished with your team.”
In just the short time Davenport has been at TRADOC, he said he has already seen the hard work put forth by the command in designing and building the future force. “I have been thoroughly impressed by the amount of effort that goes on in this organization to make sure we have the very best products -- our Soldiers -- going to units,” he said. Davenport then thanked the commanding general for the opportunity to join the team, and expressed his commitment to TRADOC and the Army. “So with your appointment sir, I’m ready to take the field, and I commit to you that I will work hard every day to make sure we get the very best Soldiers going into the force.”
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ACC commander unveils priorities by Staff Sgt. Candice Page AIR COMBAT COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Discussions on tomorrow’s challenges and the roadmap of priorities to help safely navigate them took center stage as U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, spoke with Headquarters Airmen during three all calls at Langley Air Force Base Feb. 24. Carlisle opened each session by reminding Airmen of the critically important responsibilities they’re tasked with-air superiority; command and control; global integrated intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; global precision attack; and personnel recovery. “We are in charge of five core functions and we’re helping design what the Air Force of 2030 looks like,” Carlisle said. “ACC is all about Combat Air Forces and it is our responsibility to make sure the Air Force that follows us is better than it is today.” After offering his thoughts on where the command stands today, Carlisle introduced his priorities and where he hopes to take the command into the future in support of the Air Force. “The three broad priorities are win to-
day’s fight, ensure we are sending the most capable folks downrange and to build the best Air Force for the future,” he said. “It may be smaller because we can’t afford it all, but is has got to be the most capable ... so that we are still the greatest fighting force in the world in 2030.” After offering a broad view of the priorities, Carlisle offered specifics on the three priorities: Provide for today: deliver the greatest amount of combat capability to meet our national security objectives and win our nation’s wars. Prepare for the future: balanced capabilities and capacity to meet the demands of a complex and uncertain world. Support the foundation of airpower: Airmen and their families. The general further explained each priority was equally important and would ultimately help ensure the success of the MAJCOM’s most important task: “...to provide the most combat capability to the combatant commanders we can to win today’s fight and secure the national security objectives of the United States.” The general was also clear about what he saw as the foundation of the com-
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“The three broad priorities are win today’s fight, ensure we are sending the most folks downrange and to build the best Air Force for the future.” — Gen. Hawk Carlisle
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U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks with Airmen during his first all call for the ACC Headquarters staff at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Feb. 23. During the all call, the commander introduced his new priorities for the command.
mand’s overall success: its Airmen and families. “We can have the best equipment in the world, but if we do not have the right people operating it and if we have not taken care of them and their families so they can do the best job we ask of them to when they go downrange, then we fail,” Carlisle said. The general noted that the road ahead would not be easy, explaining that while today’s Air Force is the smallest it has ever been, demands on the service show no sign of slacking. “Today, we have more requirements and more missions than we have money,
manpower or time,” he said. “The only reason we can do this is because of all the incredible Airmen we have and what they are able to do every day.” General Carlisle stressed that critical challenges also extended inside the service’s own ranks, particularly the continuing problems of sexual assault and suicide. Noting that both were “problems we own” he went on to say the answer lies with Airmen. “We need to help and be present so we do not have people that are attacked or so depressed they think the only way out is to take their own lives.” The general closed by offering thanks to the assembled Airmen for the important work they do every day. “Thanks for stepping up and answering the call even through our challenges and doing everything to fix them,” said Carlisle. “The work you provide to the wings, squadrons and Airmen going downrange are unbelievable.”
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MARCH 6, 2015 Harry Connick Jr., musician, actor and “American Idol” judge, speaks with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Fatek, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band musician, after a performance at Langley Air Force Base Feb. 23. During the visit hosted by the HOAB “Rhythm in Blue” jazz ensemble, Connick Jr. and his band played for U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy Service member-musicians and shared their experiences as professional musicians.
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USAF ‘Rhythm in Blue’ ensemble welcomes Harry Connick Jr., band by Senior Airman Kayla Newman 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band ‘Rhythm in Blue’ jazz ensemble hosted Harry Connick Jr. and his band at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, Feb. 23, 2015. Connick Jr., a current judge on the television show American Idol, said he visited with the Airmen musicians to extend his appreciation and show support for the military. “In particular, [Connick Jr.] wanted to show his appreciation and support for Airmen, U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Navy Sailors who use music to inspire troops, honor the veterans and recruit,” aid U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Justin Lewis, HOAB action officer. “Just like all of our Airmen, bandsmen need to keep themselves sharp technically, and having a jazz expert like [Connick Jr.]
come out and give some pointers is a great form of onthe-job training for our Airmen.” Connick Jr., a New Orleans, Louisiana, native, became a successful jazz musician at an early age and later became involved in acting. He is well-known for the soundtrack to the movie “When Harry Met Sally,” and acting in several films such as “Memphis Belle” and “Independence Day.” Connick Jr., has sold over 28 million albums worldwide and is ranked among the top 60 male artists, according to the U.S. Recording Industry Association of America. In addition, he won three Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards for his work. “Harry Connick Jr. has been such an incredible inspiration to so many of us for so long,” said Capt. Mike Hoerber, HOAB band commander. “To be the level of musician he is and to come speak with us, share his story and inspire us means a lot. Part of our job as military
musicians is to honor, inspire and recruit for the Air Force and sometimes we need a bit of inspiration too.” During his visit, Connick Jr., listened and gave constructive critiques to the “Rhythm in Blue” members on their performance. Later, Connick Jr., answered questions from the audience and then performed with his band. Following his meeting with the HOAB members, Connick Jr. and his band received a tour of an F-22 Raptor from the 1st Fighter Wing. “This has been one of the greatest experiences in my life. I have the chance to meet some incredible service men and women and see an incredible piece of machinery in the F-22,” said Connick Jr. “I got to spend a lot of time with some great musicians and it has been a jammed-pack day of inspiration. What this did was remind me of how lucky I am to be an American and to feel safe at night because of the dedicated service that all of these men and women provide.”
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CONNICK JR. FROM PAGE 6 Harry Connick Jr., musician, actor and “American Idol” judge, answers questions from U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy Service member-musicians during a visit to Langley Air Force Base Feb. 23. The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band “Rhythm in Blue” jazz ensemble hosted Connick Jr. and his band as part of a good-will tour to share military music and culture. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephen Rozek, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band musician, performs alongside the HOAB “Rhythm in Blue” jazz ensemble during a good-will tour for Harry Connick Jr., musician, actor and “American Idol” judge, and his band at Langley Air Force Base Feb. 23. After the ensemble’s performance, Connick Jr. and his band played, then shared their experiences as touring musicians.
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Runners participate in 17th Annual Fort Eustis 10K Runners sprint the final stretch of the 17th Annual 10K race at Fort Eustis Feb. 28. Approximately 125 runners participated in the race.
LEFT: Ryan Conoy races across the finish line during the 17th Annual Fort Eustis 10K Run at Fort Eustis Feb. 28. Conoy was the first to cross the finish line with a run time of 36 minutes, 20 seconds. TOP RIGHT: Medals were presented to the top three male and female runners in each age group after the 17th Annual Fort Eustis 10K run at Fort Eustis Feb. 28. Age groups ranged from 19 years and under to 65 years and older. BOTTOM RIGHT: Runners cross the starting line during the 17th Annual Fort Eustis 10K run at Fort Eustis Feb. 28. The race was open to the public as part of the Peninsula Track Club. FAR RIGHT: A runner reaches the finish line during the 17th Annual Fort Eustis 10K Run at Fort Eustis Feb. 28. Runners wore several layers of clothing to endure the 28-degree weather as they ran through Fort Eustis.
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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Rex Spitler, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command deputy chief of staff, and Maj. Leonel Pena,TRADOC Band commander, present the Col. Finley R. Hamilton Outstanding Military Musician Award to Sgt. Megan Van Oudenaren,TRADOC Band vocalist, at Fort Eustis March 2.
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TRADOC Band receives international music awards by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band received an international music award at Fort Eustis, March 2. The Col. George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence for Military Concert Bands is an annual award presented to military concert bands who have demonstrated significant high standards of musical excellence. More than 150 military bands, including all foreign military bands, are eligible for the award. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Rex Spitler, TRADOC deputy chief of staff, presented the citation to Maj. Leonel Pena, TRADOC Band commander, and the Soldier musicians. “Only two or three bands around the world are awarded this citation each year, so I am really proud of my Soldiers for earning it,” said Pena. “It’s recognition of the long history of success and distinction within this unit.” The TRADOC Band performed 423 times in 2014, with an average of 10 missions each week, and interacted with approximately 8,000 citizens at the events weekly. Events range from installation ceremonies to community events including national performances like NASCAR races, to performances closer to home in-
cluding the Virginia International Tattoo and local university sporting events. “It’s important for us to connect the American public with the professionalism of the Army,” said Pena. “It helps them understand that for Soldiers and other Service members, the military isn’t just a job, it’s a career, and a great one at that.” Along with the band citation, Sgt. Megan Van Oudenaren, TRADOC Band vocalist, was awarded the Col. Finley R. Hamilton Outstanding Military Musician Award. To qualify for the award, nominees must be between the ranks of E-4 and E-6 and exhibit outstanding musical and leadership excellence in both solo and ensemble performances. “Earning this award means the Army has recognized my potential to leave a lasting impact on the band field that comes with a lot of responsibility,” said Van Oudenaren. “I think it’s also an opportunity for me to help other people achieve that level of excellence and pass that along.” The TRADOC Band will continue to interact in the local community with their Music in Our Schools program, the Music Under the Stars series on the installation and many more events in the near future.
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7TH TRANS. BDE. EX. EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PRACTICE By Spc. Aaron Campbell
An LCM-6 “Mike Boat” prepares to unload an armored truck containing two ISU-90 cargo containers belonging to Joint Task Force Civil Support, during a Joint Logistics Over The Shore operation at Fort Eustis March 2. The JLOTS operation allowed units to validate their ability to perform their assigned task, identify any weakness and improve upon them at 3rd Port and Anzio Beach.
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The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) is currently taking part in Resolute Endeavor, a training event which validates brigade readiness in preparation for Logistics Over the Shore at Fort Eustis.. From Feb. 11 through Mar. 27, 2015, U.S. Army Soldiers set the conditions for a successful Combined Joint Logistics Over the Shore 15 exercise in the Pacific. The event allows units to validate their ability to perform their assigned tasks, identify weakness and improve upon them at 3rd Port and Anzio Beach at Fort Eustis. LOTS is the process of discharging cargo from vessels anchored offshore, transporting it to shore and marshalling it for movement. This can be done on fully functional ports, degraded ports or the bare beach. SEE ITT PAGE 11
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ITT FROM PAGE 10 The exercise simulates LOTS conducted in a bare beach environment. Causeway pieces are built into a pier and “roll-on roll-off discharge facilities,” forming a floating road in a body of water. The pier is then “stabbed” into the shore of Anzio Beach. Soldiers then load vessels with rolling stock and position them just close enough to the shore so the ship doesn’t run aground. The equipment is driven off of the vessels to smaller boats which can move closer inland to the pier. The equipment is driven off the smaller boats, on to the pier, then on to shore where it is marshalled and accounted for. Members of the 7th Trans. Bde. Ex. worked with outside agencies such as the Maritime Administration, U.S. Navy, and CSX Yard in Portsmouth to coordinate personnel, vessel, and rail support. During the exercise, the 11th Trans. Battalion conducted a Lo-
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U.S. Army Soldiers from the 331st Transportation Company (Causeway), 11th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), lay down tiles on the muddy ground around the area of operations during a Logistics Over the Shore exercise at Fort Eustis Feb. 28
gistics Over the Shore family day. This gave families an opportunity to see the Soldiers in action as well as tour the operations. The Soldiers also conducted a visitor’s day. Maj. Gen. Paul Hurley, Jr., U.S. Army Forces Command supply general from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, came to learn about operations. Dur-
ing the tour of operations, Hurley took time out of the tour to speak with junior enlisted Soldiers, asking them both personal and professional questions. Hurley expressed how important this field exercise was and how effective it will be in the near future. The CJLOTS 15 is scheduled for later this summer.
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U.S. Army Sgt. Luciano Guerrero, member of the Company (Causeway), 11th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), docks an LCM-6 “Mike Boat” during a Joint Logistics Over The Shore operation at Fort Eustis March 2.
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“This particular area isn’t built for weather under 20 degrees, so when it gets into the teens or single digits, which it did, the base is not prepared for that because this is a Southern Tier base. You can anticipate cold weather and you have heating systems to take care of things, but when you have cold weather that hasn’t hit this area since approximately 1995, most people aren’t prepared.” —Master Sgt. Roger Ivison 633rd CES infrastructure superintendent
LEFT: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Boe, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems apprentice, connects a pipe clamp to make a cut to an 8-inch ductile iron water pipeline Feb. 24, near the King Street gate at Langley Air Force Base. The CES Airmen worked around the clock on many weather related projects throughout the base during inclement weather in February.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Patrick Marvel, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems journeyman, prepares to cut, remove and repla ace a waterline near the King Street gate at Langley Air Force Base, Feb. 24.
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A member of the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron snow removal team made his way to one of 13 snow removal vehicles at Langley Air Force Base. Prepared for the twelve-hour day ahead, he had his lunch in tow and plenty of water as he knew the mission ahead would leave little room for a one-hour lunch break. Earlier that day, a 633rd CES water and fuel systems Airman trudged through a foot of muddy water to repair a line that burst underground near one of the base’s main entry points, the King Street gate. And, as soon as the forecast for snow was announced, the 633rd CES heating, ventilation and air conditioning team readied to check every building on base for preventative maintenance measures. Some of these are usual tasks the 633rd CES expects this time of year; however, the intensity of such tasks brought on by this year’s cold snap was something no Southern Tier Base CES snow team like the 633rd CES’s could prepare for bringing on 24 hour operations. On average, when it does snow, the Hampton Roads
area is used to acquiring 1 to 2 inches of snow in a day. This year the area saw 6 to 8 total inches over a night. On top of the quadrupled snowfall, the 633rd CES teams faced frigid single digit temperatures with added wind chills causing not only the snow to stick and turn to ice, but also causing damage to systems not prepared for the conditions. “This particular area isn’t built for weather under 20 degrees, so when it gets into the teens or single digits, which it did, the base is not prepared for that because this is a Southern Tier base,” said Master Sgt. Roger Ivison, 633rd CES infrastructure superintendent. “You can anticipate cold weather and you have heating systems to take care of things, but when you have cold weather that hasn’t hit this area since approximately 1995, most people aren’t prepared.” According to Ivison, approximately 35 facilities were affected by the snow, the most notable being Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Langley Club, Military Working Dog Kennels, Langley Transit Center and Shellbank Fitness Center. “All of these buildings were affected by the cold snap, not because they didn’t have the heat on, but because
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Boe, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems apprentice, prepares to a saw into an 8-inch ductile iron water pipe Feb. 24, near the King Street gate at Langley Air Force Base.
they’re not built for these temperatures,” said Ivison. “We needed all hands on deck for HVAC because they cover facility heating which keeps everything warm protecting the pipes.” Some of the facilities affected house missions that enable not only base operations, but contingency operations as well. “There are a lot of facilities here that do pretty amazing things, so we have to work through the night so they can do their job,” said Ivison. “The 8- to 16-hour jobs play a factor into missions downrange because of who we support here such as the intelligence and fighter wing squadrons.” The cold also caused major disruptions for roads and base entry points pushing more 633rd CES teams to work through the night and early into the morning hours. “We’ve had several breaks with regard to our water lines because of the cold weather,” said Ivison. “What happens is, you have what’s called a frost line, and in this area, that line is 20-inch deep, at the most, and with the weather being that cold, it actually froze further into the ground causing the damage to water pipes here.” One of those pipes located near the King Street gate
caused the gate to close until the water and fuels systems team fixed the damage. The near weeklong project involved digging to the broken water line and replacing the damaged portions. Water and fuels systems wasn’t the only shop to work into the night hours. As the snow accumulated, the snow removal team geared up with what they had to clear the roadways and flight line and started working 24-hour operations. For a Southern Tier snow removal team, the task at hand was grueling, said Ivison. Armed with about half the amount of snow removal vehicles, all of which have less power and ability than those used in the North, the team had to find innovative solutions to keep the flying and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions going and bringing the base back to normal operations. This was also a challenge on the airfield as Langley doesn’t have many grassy areas to place the snow. “If you look at West ramp, it’s about 3,000 feet long and about 1,000 feet wide. The snow only goes two places and a plow isn’t meant to push snow forward it’s meant to push it to the side,” said Tech. Sgt. Christopher Stoeck-
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Boe, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems apprentice, connects a high pressure air-line to a saw used to cut the 8-inch ductile iron water pipeline near the King Street gate at Langley Air Force Base Feb. 24.
le, 633rd CES heavy equipment night shift snow removal noncommissioned officer in charge. “We have to supplement with things like box blades, which are 20-feet wide and 3-feet tall, and put them on the front of a front end loader to push a lot more snow forward.” After pushing the snow to one location, the team would often move it to another due to mission requirements. “Because of the different missions coming in, base operations will let us know if we need to use a certain ramp, so we could end up moving the same snow out of one location and to another,” said Stoeckle. The snow moved enabled a four-star jet and NASA aircraft to takeoff within 24-hours of the first snowfall. Throughout the snow operations, the flight line was also able to take in E-3 AWACs, aircraft supporting Ebola operations and Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons. Keeping the Langley and partnering missions going was something the snow team said they couldn’t have accomplished on their own, especially with the fleet they had. “With this last snow, we had to run the equipment for a week straight, so we had a lot of equipment breakdowns, and thanks to the great partnership we have with vehicle maintenance, we were able to get our vehicles in and out of maintenance in a timely manner for us to continue our mission,” said Perez. “As soon as equipment breaks down, they come out here to check it out and get the vehicles in their bay to fix because they know we do not have enough equipment.” Stoeckle added that the relationship with base operations also helped them prioritize snow removal jobs. “The biggest reason we’re able to accomplish all we do with such minimal equipment is the relationships we have built with organizations like base operations and vehicle maintenance,” said Stoeckle. “If they weren’t filtering out what needs to wait until later, priority-wise, we wouldn’t be able to get the top priority projects like the intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance wings and runway done first.” With the potential for more snow in the coming weeks, the snow removal team and their partnering agencies are ready to take on another cold snap, but ask the base populace be patient with the process, said Perez.
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Eustis Soldiers receive GAFPB by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band partnered with the TRADOC German Liaison Office to host the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition and award ceremony at Fort Eustis, Virginia, March 3, 2015. During the ceremony, 20 Soldiers assigned to Fort Eustis received the award. The GAFPB is a decoration worn by German soldiers of all ranks in the Bundeswehr, the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. The GAFPB is one of several hundred foreign awards approved for wear on the Army Service Uniform. The Soldiers had to compete in athletic and military skills, including swimming, track and field
and marksmanship challenges. “The TRADOC Band is proud to partner with the TRADOC German Liaison Office and plans to continue to do so in the future,” said Maj. Leonel Pena, TRADOC Band commander. “Partnering with the German Liaison Office is a demanding, yet welcomed distraction from our day-to-day operations.” German Army Col. Johannes Nebe, Headquarters TRADOC senior German Army liaison officer and German Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas Haugrund, TRADOC German Army liaison staff administration noncommissioned officer in charge, presented the Soldiers with their new badges. “Today I am proud to present 20 awards,” said Nebe. “It is a long-lasting tradition that U.S. Soldiers invest efforts to earning the GAFPB.”
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Any operation in Iraq against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant “is going to be and must be” an Iraqi-led and Iraqi-manned operation, Pentagon Press Secretary, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby told reporters today. Any operation against ISIL will be dependent on the Iraqi military being able to perform the mission, the admiral said during a Pentagon press briefing. Kirby was speaking about reports that Iraqi forces would take back the city of Mosul from ISIL in April. “I just can’t put a date certain on there and say it is going to happen at a certain time, nor am I prepared to rule something out and tell you definitively, ‘Well, April is out,’” he said. Mosul is the second-largest city in Iraq and ISIL occupied it when they swept out of Syria last year. U.S. Central Command commander Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III has said it will be a tough fight to retake the city. “We’re only going to be able to do it if and when the Iraqis are ready to do it, and that we can ensure success, that we can prevail,” Kirby said. U.S. forces are working to train, advise and assist Iraqi forces, including the Kurdish peshmerga. “They are in the fight right now, re-
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AF leaders seek relief from sequestrationlevel funding By Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMAND INFORMATION
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III discussed the damaging effects of sequestration with members of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations’ Defense Subcommittee Feb. 27. “Your Air Force is working hard to meet the combatant commanders’ most urgent needs,” James said. “But a budget trajectory that results in sequestration simply will not allow us to sustain this pace. We will either break or we won’t be able to execute the Defense Strategic Guidance. We cannot do it.” Sequestration-level funding will force the service to divest fleets of aircraft, to include the KC-10 Extender. Total force flying hours will be cut, as well as weapons systems sustainment, ranges, simulators and highend training exercises like Red and Green Flags. To avoid some of these cuts, the Air Force has proposed a fiscal year 2016 budget that is about $10 billion more than current funding levels, which will allow the Air Force to meet combatant commander requirements while investing in the service’s top priorities. “Even if we get that (additional funding), it doesn’t solve every ill,” James said. “There’s a lot of good in our budget, but there’s also hard choices.” Some of those hard choices include divesting the
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A.Welsh III testify before the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations’ Defense Subcommittee, Feb. 27 in Washington. D.C.
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testify before the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations’ Defense Subcommittee, Feb. 27 in Washington. D.C.
A-10 Thunderbolt II fleet, slowing the growth of compensation and requesting another round of Defense Base Realignments and Closures. “The most pressing issue of all (is) more than half of our combat Air Force is not sufficiently ready for a high-end fight,” she said. To balance the readiness of today with the modernization of tomorrow, the Air Force’s proposed budget requests an increase in end strength to 492,000 activeduty, guard and reserve Airmen. The extra dollars will also be invested in mission-critical infrastructure; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; vital space programs; cyber teams; the nuclear enterprise; the KC-46 Pegasus, F-35 Lightning II and the LongRange Strike Bomber. “My pride in this Air Force and the Airmen who give it life hasn’t changed,” Welsh said. “My concern has. The capability gap that separates our Air Force from others is narrowing, and as it does the asymmetric advantage that airpower provides the United States military is shrinking.” The general explained modernization isn’t an option – it must be done, and he and the secretary asked Congress to help by lifting sequestration. “Our short-term readiness recovery will stall; our long-term infrastructure investment will remain a dream; we’ll be forced to recommend dramatic fleet reductions, and modernization will be further delayed, allowing our adversaries to be able to further close that capability gap,” he said. “You understand it’s an ugly picture – we just want to make it clear.” The Air Force recognizes the financial strain on the U.S. government, and has cost savings throughout the proposed budget to alleviate the strain. “We get it in the United States Air Force that we have to treat the American taxpayers’ money as precious and we can’t afford to waste a single dollar of
“If sequestration remains the law of the land, it will get worse. Sequestration needs to be lifted permanently for the whole of government.” — Deborah Lee James Secretary of the Air Force
it,” James said. “We’re working hard to make every dollar count.” The Air Force is driving steadily toward auditability, and it’s taken a 20 percent reduction in funding at headquarters levels. The Airmen Powered by Innovation initiative has also turned up savings, and the Air Force is still looking for the best ideas from Airmen who do the job every day. “We understand that we must be part of the nation’s solution to the debt problem and we’re ready to do that,” Welsh said. “We need your help in some areas -- so that we can be ready for today’s fight and still be able to win in 2025 and beyond.” Both James and Welsh agree America’s Airmen are what makes the Air Force what it is today, and they have been performing to the highest level, but they are being spread too thin. The operations tempo, coupled with decrease to critical infrastructure that gets Airmen and units combat ready, have taken their toll on Airmen and their families. “If sequestration remains the law of the land, it will get worse,” James said. “Sequestration needs to be lifted permanently for the whole of government.”
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MARCH 6, 2015 The tiltrotor V-280 Valor aircraft is Bell Helicopter’s vision of the future as it prepares for flight demonstrations for the U.S. Army in 2017.
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ARMY ENGINEERS DEFINE FUTURE AVIATION FLEET By Dan Lafontaine RDECOM PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The U.S. Army science and technology community is charting the future of military vertical lift aviation that will enable warfighters to accomplish missions not possible today. The Army, supported by NASA and the Navy, is combining its areas of technical expertise to accomplish the aggressive scientific and engineering goals necessary to develop a new fleet of joint aircraft, said Ned Chase, deputy program director of science and technology, or S&T, for the Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator/Future Vertical Lift, also known as JMR TD. JMR TD has been established to address several of the capability gaps that cannot be satisfied by updating the current fleet. “Let’s figure out what we want this new aircraft to do, and let’s go out and prove that we have the technologies available to meet those requirements. That’s what we’re doing with JMR TD,”
said Chase, with the Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, or ARMDEC, on Fort Eustis, Virginia. The Department of Defense is using JMR TD to design and integrate the technologies that will eventually feed into the Future Vertical Lift, or FVL, and replace the military’s vertical lift fleet with a new family of aircraft. Leveraging expertise from across Army S&T The Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, or AMRDEC, one of seven centers and laboratories that make up the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, also known as RDECOM, is leading the S&T effort. Chase and his team are working closely with fellow scientists and engineers within RDECOM to conceptualize research and design the many technologies that will be necessary for this future vertical lift capability. AMRDEC will leverage its exper-
tise in aviation; however, the team will rely upon its peer organizations for the complementary pieces. For example, RDECOM’s Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, or APG, is the expert in areas such as communications systems, sensors and cameras, he said. “The one thing that we’ve not done in quite a long time was demonstrate that we can build an aircraft from scratch that incorporates the individual technologies that we’ve been working on the past 25 years,” Chase said. “We have the capacity across AMRDEC to populate the aircraft with the right components--engines, rotors, structures, flight controls. “We want to put together a roadmap to develop the radios, weapons, sensors and survivability equipment by drawing from RDECOM in preparation for FVL. We take their products and integrate them onto the platform itself. FVL is going to reflect the aggregate of RDE-
COM investment.” Charles Catterall, AMRDEC lead systems engineer, has worked to develop an S&T integrated product team to build an investment strategy across RDECOM. “We are engaging our sister organizations within RDECOM. What can the command do to support this program? What resources can be brought to bear to facilitate and support this Future Vertical Lift initiative with technologies? Given a clean sheet, could you bring additional capabilities to bear? We’re looking across the command,” Catterall said. Catterall said JMR TD has two components--the air vehicle demonstration, or AVD, and mission systems architecture demonstration, or MSAD. Two contract teams--Sikorsky-Boeing and Bell Helicopter--are responsible for the design, analysis, fabrication, ground testing and ultimately, flight testing of the demonstrator aircraft.
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AVIATION FROM PAGE 18 The industry proposals for FVL include the capability to carry a payload of 12 troops and four crew, hover out of ground effect at an ambient condition of 6,000 feet and 95 degrees Fahrenheit, and self-deploy 2,100 nautical miles at a speed of at least 230 knots. The MSAD portion will integrate technology concepts from across RDECOM, as well as the Department of Defense, into an open, efďŹ cient, effective and enduring architecture. The MSAD initiative will develop a standard reference architecture that can be used as the basis for design and implementation of an avionics architecture. This will enable hardware and software reuse across multiple mission design series aircraft and multiple vendor implementations, Chase said. The knowledge, standards, processes and tools necessary to design and implement such a mission systems architecture that is affordable will be used to inform the government’s generation of requirements for the anticipated FVL program. Chase said that a major challenge for DoD scientists and engineers is to develop their speciďŹ c pieces of technologies - whether sensors, weapons, cameras or crew systems--and ensure they function correctly within a much more demanding future aviation environment than exists today. “This future eet will be faster and go farther. We’re trying to ensure that the other [research centers] understand how the aviation environment and constraints change when we go from ying aircraft at 130 knots to 250 knots,â€? Chase said. “The environment we’re creating for weapons, sensors and radios is much different with FVL than the current eet. FVL will operate in a different performance regime.â€?
“Let’s ďŹ gure out what we want this new aircraft to do, and let’s go out and prove that we have the technologies available to meet those requirements. That’s what we’re doing with JMR TD.â€? — Ned Chase S&T deputy program director for JMR TD
Army leads joint aviation program Developing a joint aircraft instead of a separate version for each service is expected to save time and money in technology development, training, maintenance and logistics, Chase said. There are four classes of aircraft that have been identiďŹ ed for the eet - light, medium, heavy and ultra. “We want to develop technology applicable to each of the four basic aircraft of the FVL family, and then populate them with the mission equipment that is required to satisfy each of the service’s missions,â€? Chase said. “You’re working from the same framework of requirements and technologies. “You don’t have to do individual technology developments for every single class of aircraft in the eet. It’s about efďŹ ciency of investments, costs and logistics.â€? Working with NASA and Navy scientists and engineers brings complementary expertise to the project, he said. SigniďŹ cantly different missions among the services require different skill sets among the aviation subject-matter experts. “Because it is a joint requirement, it drives you to having a joint team. We have a mixed team to address a comprehensive requirement that neither
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Daylight saving time begins March 8 at 2 a.m. Do not forget to set your clocks forward one hour and check smoke detector batteries.
The Air Force Sergeants Association, the Airmen Memorial Foundation and the chief master sergeants of the Air Force came together to grant $1.9 million to dependents of Air Force enlisted members. Dependent youth who have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and a minimum combined SAT score of 1650 or minimum combined ACT scores of 24 are encouraged to submit an application. All completed application packets must be received at AFSA Headquarters no later than March 31. For more information, visit www.afsahq.org/scolarships.html.
2015 Headquarters ACC Medallion Ceremony The Headquarters Air Combat Command Medallion Ceremony is at the base theater, March 6 at 10 a.m. The HQ ACC Annual Awards Banquet is scheduled to occur at the Bayview Commonwealth Center, March 6. The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Craig Havelis at craig.havelis@us.af.mil or 764-2700.
JBLE Base Operating Status Hotline In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies impacting base, JBLE personnel are strongly encouraged to check the most up-to-date base operation status using the many JBLE social media options. Check the status on the JBLE website at www.jble.af.mil, on Twitter by following @JBLEstatus, on the free JBLE smartphone application (available in Google Play and the Apple App store), and on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Facebook page. In addition, the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Base Operating Status hotline features updated information of the installation’s operating status. The hotline number has recently changed to 764-7550. Please update records.
Remembering Holocaust Survivors event The Holocaust Remembrance Committee is looking for Holocaust survivors to share their stories with JBLE personnel. If you know a Holocaust survivor who is willing to discuss their experiences, contact Maj. Joshua Izakson at joshua.izakson@us.af.mil or 225-6458.
Vehicle Operations weekend closures Vehicle Operations is closed Friday at 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following Monday. The unit still supports previously scheduled runs and stand-by operations, to include wrecker/recovery service, aircrew support and real-world emergency situations. However, the unit will not have any personnel within the dispatch office answering phones or taking requests for transportation support. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Daniel Brown at 225-7638 or daniel.brown.21@us.af.mil.
Langley Neighborhood Watch Meeting The Langley Neiborhood Watch will hold a monthly meeting March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Off base Welcome Center. The event will offer childcare, security information, community updates and a demonstration by ADT Security Systems. For more information, contact LFHneighborhoodwatch@gmail.com
2nd Annual Logistics Officer Association CRUD Tournament The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Logistics Officer Association 2nd Annual CRUD Tournament is at the Nose Dive in the Langley Club, March 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. Don’t know what CRUD is? No worries, the association can provide lessons ahead of time upon request. The tournament is free and all JBLE personnel are encouraged to experience this one-of-a-kind game. To register a four-person team, request lessons or for more information, contact 2nd Lt. Kevin Mendelsohn at 225-0319 or kevin.mendelsohn@us.af.mil; Maj. Rick Mueller at 764-2218 or frederick.mueller@ us.af.mil.
JBLE AFAF Campaign The 2015 JBLE Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign runs until March 13. Contact squadron representatives to donate to one of the following four charities: Air Force Aid Society; General and Mrs. Curtis E. Le May Foundation; the Air Force Village; or the Air Force Enlisted Village. This year’s goal is $154,189.
1st MXG MPOY banquet The 1st Maintenance Group will host their Maintenance Professional of the Year Award Banquet at the 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Hanger 190, March 6. To buy tickets or for more information, call Tech. Sgt. Chris Herrera at 764-4599. 1 MXS munitions semi-annual inventory The 1st Maintenance Squadron munitions flight will conduct their semi-annual munitions inventory March 9-13. All assets will be frozen for use during the inventory. All organizational issues, turn-ins and expenditures must be completed prior to the start of the inventory. Munitions account transactions will only be accomplished for approved emergency situations. Any questions or concerns should be directed the munitions operations element at 764-7164 or FV4800@ us.af.mil.
Order of Daedalians lunch meeting The Order of Daedalians, the Fraternal Order of Military Pilots, will hold their monthly luncheon at the Langley Club, March 19 at noon. The Order’s membership of commissioned, warrant and flight officer
military pilots, WASPs, and its comprehensive awards program, supports the military services, youth programs, and other aerospace activities. For more information, contact Major Joe Stallings at 225-9101 or langley.daedalians@verizon.net.
National Prayer Breakfast Langley’s 2015 National Prayer Breakfast is March 25 at Bayview Commonwealth Center from 7 to 8:15 a.m., featuring Vietnam POW Lt. Col. (Ret) Donald “Digger” Odell. Purchase tickets from the Langley Chapel or unit First Sergeant no later than March 20. Limited tickets are available; a $5 donation will be accepted at the door.
USO fundraising gala volunteers The USO needs 40 volunteers for a fundraising gala at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, March 21. Volunteers can work a variety of shifts and will be provided food and beverages. For more information, contact Becky Bolte at RebeccaBolte@gmail.com.
Langley Chiefs’ Group scholarship award The Langley Chiefs’ Group is proud to partner with the Tidewater Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. and offer a joint Education Assistance Award in the name of retired Chief Master Sgt. Dr. Grant S. Williams. Williams, a Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen who twice received the Bronze Star Medal and was cited for the Congressional Gold Medal in March 2007, passed away June 2014. This scholarship award, in the amount of $500, is available to Airmen in pay grades E1-E6, stationed at Langley Air Force Base who are pursuing a college degree. Applications are available by contacting any member of the Langley Chiefs’ Group and must be received by April 10. For more information, contact Chief Master Sgt. David Adkins at david.adkins.3@us.af.mil or call 7641294.
JBLE Club 357 Joint Base Langley-Eustis Club 357 is a networking group established to provide support and resources to single and dual military members to help them balance being successful military professionals and parents. The club offers group discussions, networking and other activities for families and parents. Meetings are held every fourth Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Commons. For more information, call Master Sgt. Nashira Stokes at 764-541.
Shellbank Water Aerobics Classes The Shellbank Fitness Center hosts water aerobics classes every Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, contact John Siemann at 3250998.
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Army Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program The Army Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program provides active and reserve component enlisted Soldiers the opportunity to complete their Bachelors of Science in Nursing. The Army pays up to $9,000 per academic year for tuition and mandatory fees for a maximum of 24 months of schooling along with book reimbursement up to $1,000 per year. The Fiscal Year 2015 board is coming soon. For more information, visit www.milsuite.mil/book/ docs/DOC-179944.
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Ammunition Supply Point inventory The Fort Eustis Ammunition Supply Point will conduct a Change of Accountable Officer/Quarterly Inventory March 16 through 20. Appointments will not be accepted during this time. For more information, contact Chief Warrant Officer 5 Carolita Green at 878-0880 or Richard Lape at 8785986 or 2118.
Army Emergency Relief campaign
Troops to Teachers briefing
The 2015 Army Emergency Relief campaign begins March 9 and ends May 22. The campaign highlights the benefits of selecting AER to resolve short-term financial difficulties and provides the opportunity for activeduty and retired Soldiers to help their fellow Soldiers. This year’s theme is “Army Emergency Relief – Making a Difference.” Soldiers needing financial assistance can contact their unit chain of command or visit the Fort Eustis AER office at 705 Washington Blvd., suite 132. For more information, visit www.aerhq.org or call 878-2137.
A Troops to Teachers briefing will be held March 17 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Bateman Army Education Center at 1500 Madison Ave. The Troops to Teachers program helps to recruit quality teachers who serve low-income families throughout the United States and assists military personnel in making a successful transition to second careers in teaching. The program may also pay up to $10,000 in stipends and bonuses. For more information, call 683-3327 or visit www. troopstoteachers.net.
Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis scholarships The Fort Eustis Spouses’ Club is offering scholarships to high school seniors and adults continuing education for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications and eligibility criteria are available online at www.scfeva.com. All applications must be postmarked no later than March 9. For more information, contact the scholarship chairperson at scfescholarship@gmail.com or mail correspondence to Fort Eustis Spouses’ Club , Attn: Scholarship Chairperson, P.O. Box 4711. Fort Eustis, VA 23604.
Home buying and selling seminars The Fort Eustis Housing Services Office will host a Home Buying Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., March 10 and a Home Selling Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., March 12. Both seminars will take place at the Soldier Support Center at 650 Monroe Ave., room 118. Industry speakers will include a realtor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. The free seminars are open to active-duty U.S. military members, retirees, reservists, National Guard and their family members.
Florida Tech Instant Decision Day Florida Institute of Technology will host an Instant Decision Day for prospective graduate students March 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bateman Army Education Center at 1500 Madison Ave. Attendees can learn about the following master’s degree programs: business administration, acquisition and contract management, computer information systems, project manage-
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SKIES Unlimited classes The Fort Eustis SKIES Unlimited Program offers classes in ballet and tap dancing, gymnastics, taekwondo, violin, piano, yoga and art. For dates, times, fees, frequently asked questions and registration information, visit www.new.jbleforcesupport.com/jble-instructional-program or contact Parent Central Services at 878-4025.
Free indoor cycling classes Free indoor cycling classes are offered from 5:15 to 6:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at Anderson Field House. The 55-60 minute classes are open to active-duty personnel and their family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors. For more information, contact Darlean Basuedayva at 501-7983 or darlean.m.basuedayva.ctr@mail.mil.
Army Community Service classes Army Community Service classes and workshops for March will include: Advanced IndividualTraining Student and Spouse Information Fair – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., March 17 at Bldg. 1124. Refreshments will be provided and children are welcome. Army Family Team Building: Leadership Development – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 10-12. Registration is required. AFTB: Military Life – 10 a.m. to noon, March 18. Registration is required. Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. on Thurs-
days at 501 Madison Ave. Couponing Strategies – 5 to 7 p.m., March 24. Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., March 17. Developing Your Financial Plan – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., March 10. Effective ResumeWriting – 9 a.m. to noon, March 19. Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, March 26. Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 13. Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. Rear Detachment Commander and Family Readiness GroupTraining – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 17 and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 18. Registration is required. Spouse ResilienceTraining – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 23-26. Registration is required. Stitchers and Fiber Arts Club – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 30. Please bring your own supplies. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.
Motorcycle rider courses The 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office is offering the following motorcycle courses at Fort Eustis: Experienced Riders Course (BRC-2) – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 25 and April 8 and 22, Training Area 14-A at 3300 Wilson Ave. Advanced Riders Course (ARC) – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 24 and April 14, 705 Washington Blvd., room 106. Military Sport Bike Riders Course (MSRC) – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 7 and 21, 705 Washington Blvd., room 106. Motorcycle rider courses are offered to active-duty Service members on a first-priority basis. Family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors will be scheduled on a standby basis only. The courses are provided at no cost to qualified participants. To attend these courses, you must have previously completed the Beginner Riders Course (BRC), be a properly licensed rider, have your own motorcycle, a valid state inspection, registration, insurance and you wear the proper personal protection equipment. To register, email usaf.jble.633-abw-mbx.eustis-safety-office@mail.mil and include the following information: desired course and date, first and last name, last four digits of social security number, rank, age, branch of service, unit, phone number and email address. For more information, call 501-8261/8224/8230.
AAFES Express FuelCall services The Army and Air Force Exchange Express FuelCall wireless alert system allows drivers with disabilities to contact associates inside the store for assistance without leaving their vehicles. A customer service call button is available at the pumps and Express employees will pump gas for authorized patrons displaying disability license plates or placards. Hours are from 5 a.m. to midnight at Fort Eustis and from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Langley Air Force Base. For more information, call 369-3780 or 766-1312.
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The York County-Poquoson Office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension will host a free lawn mowing class March 10, 17 and 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. The class is open to youth ages 10 through 17 and will take place at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at 300 Ella Taylor Road in Yorktown. Youth will learn lawn care basics, how to safely maintain lawn mowers, cutting techniques and ideas on how to start and run a successful lawn mowing business. Youth residing in other localities are welcome to enroll but first priority is given to residents of York County and Poquoson. To register, visit www.yorkcounty.gov/vce, call 8904940 or email ex199@vt.edu.
Battle of Hampton Roads’ weekend The “Battle of Hampton Roads” weekend will take place March 7 through 8 at the Mariners’ Museum at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News. Bring the family as we commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the “Battle of the Ironclads.” The event features Civil War re-enactors, living history encampments, 19th century music, iron-working demonstrations and family programs and games. Admission is $13.95 for adults, $12.95 for military personnel and senior citizens ages 65 and older, $8.95 for children ages 4-12, and free for children ages 3 and under. Visitors can also participate in a behind-the-scenes tour of the USS Monitor Center’s Wet Lab at $10 per person in addition to museum admission. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 7 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 8. For more information, visit www.marinersmuseum. org or call 591-7718.
Comedy Bootcamp for military personnel The College of William and Mary’s Center for Veterans Engagement will host a Comedy Bootcamp from noon to 2:30 p.m., Saturdays, March 7 through April 25 at 101 Ukrop Way in Williamsburg. The free eight-week stand-up comedy class is open to Service members and veterans with combat-related injuries. Students will learn how to write and perform stand-up comedy, and will participate in two public performances upon course completion. To register, contact Sam Pressler at sjpressler@ email.wm.edu.
Girl Scouts ‘Samoa Soiree’ The Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast will host the seventh annual “Samoa Soiree”, March 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center at 1 Waterside Drive in Norfolk. Hampton Roads area chefs will create original desserts and appetizers using Girl Scout cookies as the key ingredient. This is an adults-only tasting event and other activities will include live music, dancing and a silent auction. Admission is $60 per person. To purchase tickets online, visit www.gsccc.org.
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U.S. Army Spc. Nori Garcia, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), 11th Transportation Btn., 331st Transportation Company watercraft operator, donates blood to the American Red Cross at Fort Eustis, Feb. 12, 2014.
Rose pruning workshop The Virginia Cooperative Extension will host a Rose Pruning Workshop March 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Huntington Rose Garden at 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Newport News. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Caroline Herath at 5914838 or cwherath@vt.edu.
Newport News ‘One City Marathon’ The City of Newport News will host its “One City Marathon” March 15 at 7 a.m. The 26.2-mile race begins at Newport News Park and ends at the Victory Arch. The minimum age for marathon participants is 18 as of March 15. Following the race, a free One City, One Celebration event will take place at Victory Landing Park featuring live music, family activities, giveaways and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Other activities will include a Marathon Relay, Maritime 8K Run/Walk, Nautical Mile and Health and Wellness Expo. For registration pricing and course information, visit www.onecitymarathon.com. Active-duty military discount pricing is available and valid identification is required at packet pickup. To register online, visit https:// www.raceit.com. Marathon participants will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt, custom finishers medal, virtual goody bag and on-course and post-race refreshments. For more information, visit www.onecitymarathon. com.
Mariners’ Museum children’s program The Mariners’ Museum hosts its Maritime Mondays children’s program from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News. The program is open to children ages 18 months to rising preschool. The topic for March 9 is “Springtime Abounds.”
The American Red Cross has released a list of blood donation opportunities across Virginia. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to patients with any blood type. Types A and B negative can be transfused to Rh positive or negative patients. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767.
The cost is $2 per student for members and $2 per student plus museum admission for non-members. Parents or guardians must pay admission unless they are members. Pre-registration is encouraged and is available online at www.marinersmuseum.org. Walkins will be accepted as space permits. Regular admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students ages 13-18, $7 for children ages 6-12 and free for children ages 5 and under, and museum members. For more information, contact Ashley Ruhl at 5917745.
Peninsula Fine Arts Center classes Registration is open for the following winter art classes and workshops at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center’s Studio Art School: Advanced Watercolor Class – 9:30 a.m., Fridays through March 13. Advanced students and experienced artists can enhance their watercolor paintings under the guidance of master colorist Betty Anglin. Students will learn how to bring vitality to their work by strengthening their approach to technique, color, design and composition. The cost is $200 for members and $225 for non-members.
York County Volunteer Umpire Association York County Little League established a new association to recruit and train Little League baseball and softball umpires for York County. The York County Volunteer Umpire Association (YCVUA) will supply the necessary training to get any volunteer umpire Little League certified for baseball or softball. The YCVUA will use a points base rewards program that can be redeemed for personal umpiring equipment and paying of Little League dues. For more information, contact Mike Sears at uic@ycll.net
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