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U.S. Soldiers from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) band rehearse for their upcoming performances at the Virginia International Tattoo in Norfolk, Va., at Fort Eustis, Va., March 10, 2016. Left: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kollister Williams II, a senior instrumentalist with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command band, takes notes during practice at Fort Eustis, Va., March 10, 2016. Right: A U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) band Soldier plays the clarinet during practice at Fort Eustis, Va., March 10, 2016.

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EUSTIS DEFEATS LANGLEY IN BASKETBALL ALL-STAR GAME

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James Barnes, center for the Langley AllStars, dribbles the ball in isolation while defended by DJ Maddux, shooting guard for the Fort Eustis All-Stars, during the Joint Base LangleyEustis all-star basketball game at Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 9, 2016.

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The Langley All-Stars huddle before the second half of the Joint Base LangleyEustis all-star basketball game at Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 9, 2016.

James Barnes, center for the Langley All-Stars, dribbles the ball in isolation while defended by DJ Maddux, shooting guard for the Fort Eustis All-Stars, during the Joint Base LangleyEustis all-star basketball game at Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 9, 2016.

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Mother, wife, soldier: SGM believes in equal human rights by Airman 1st Class Breonna Veal `633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

"Throughout history, women have driven humanity forward on the path to a more equal and just society, contributing in innumerable ways to our character and progress as people. During Women's History Month, we remember the trailblazers of the past, including the women who are not recorded in our history books, and we honor their legacies by carrying forward the valuable lessons learned from the powerful examples they set," Presidential Proclamation, Women's History Month, 2016. At the age of 15, a young Cielito PascualJackson moved from a barrio in the Philippines, to Blaine, Washington. Once in the United States, PascualJackson excelled in school and began planning the path for her future. In 1985, PascualJackson enlisted into the U.S. Army, a goal she had always wanted to achieve. "I was very good in school, really smart," said U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. PascualJackson, command career counselor for U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Headquarters. "I wanted to compete for a scholarship and have the opportunity to go to the United States Military Academy at West Point. When I lived in the Philippines, I did a form of reserve ofﬁcers' training corps called Citizen Army Training in school, and it was a part of the curriculum. Every student had the choice to participate in the military course or participate in intramural sports. I chose to learn how to be a Soldier. I loved it, I really did. I wanted to challenge myself." At the time, PascualJackson thought she was supposed to go to college in the United States, which is the way to provide family in the Philippines. Although PascualJackson was intelligent, the testing standards in the Philippines are different than the testing standards of the United States. For PascualJackson, it was difﬁcult to absorb all the knowledge of a new culture, a new language and American history to accompany everything she grew up learning about her heritage. Even though she scored well on the SAT, it wasn't enough to earn acceptance into West Point - her school of choice. PascualJackson turned to the possibility of enlisting in the military, and after petitioning her parents to sign her contract, she joined the Army. "I knew there wasn't the opportunity for me to compete for scholarships at the time, so I joined the military because I knew they would give me college," she continued. "[Two], I told my mother, 'what better way to re-

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U.S. Army Sgt Maj. Cielito PascualJackson, command career counselor for U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Headquarters, poses for an ofﬁcial photo.

pay America for what they did for me and my parents than join [the military].'" PascualJackson became the first female in her family to join the military instead of going to college. Joining so young, PascualJackson found she was the only female or, sometimes, the first female in a unit. "In the history of the unit I got assigned to at Fort Drum, the 513th Personnel Service Company, then renamed 10th PSC. I was the first corporal of the unit and the first female," she explained. "Back then, I didn't know what being the first one at something meant, because I just saw it has being an NCO. I just wanted to be an NCO. It isn't about gender." During her time in the unit, PascualJackson heard many people question her ability and presence in the unit. "I remember my [noncommissioned officer in charge] saying, 'I don't want you to worry about what other Soldiers are saying because they could have done the same thing that you did but they didn't want to. You showed that you are capable and have done more than what was asked of you and did not waiver from that. So do not worry about what they say,'" said PascualJackson. As she progressed in her military career, PascualJackson said she realized that her accomplishments had nothing to do with her being a female. "The only way I knew if I was the only female or the first female to do something was because somebody else said it to me," said PascualJackson. "It truly was and still is never about gender; I just want to serve, and I never wanted my supervision and leadership to give me favoritism or roadblocks just because I am a female." PascualJackson said character is critical for people in

her culture. They are taught to do the best they can do and to always do the right thing. Because of the virtues that were instilled in her it was easy for PascualJackson to volunteer no matter what situation arose. "I wanted to be well-rounded and wanted to do a lot [for the Army], so raising my hand for things was easy," said PascualJackson. "Because of this, 'she ain't all that,' and 'why is she getting promoted' were just a few of the things that I heard while in the early years of my career. In their eyes, I was a young, 19-year-old, Filipino Soldier and they didn't think I deserved the rank." The superlatives continued in her career, in 1996, then a staff sergeant with the 1st Armament Division, Sustainment Support, PascualJackson became the only career counselor who went to Bosnia. While assigned to the brigade, and before personal security teams existed and before females were allowed to be military police, she was a part of the security team for her brigade. Then in 2007, as a sergeant major for the 25th Infantry Division, she was the first female command career counselor who led her retention team through pre-deployment preparation and deployment. Most recently, PascualJackson was the first female command career counselor for the U.S. Army Pacific. In addition to being a Soldier, PascualJackson is a mother, and she said being a caregiver for another human being was "life changing." "The birth of my child was the moment when I realized the [U.S. Army] is what I want to do for a while," said PascualJackson. "I was five years into the military and I wanted my daughter to have something I never had. Two years of college was all I had under my belt and I couldn't let her struggle. She didn't ask to be born; I made that decision. I wanted her to know the importance of character, honor and working hard -- the same things I was taught." PascualJackson believes being a wife, a mother and a female Soldier doesn't mean that she should treat the opposite gender any differently, rather it represents empowerment and equality. "I do not call myself a feminist," said PascualJackson. "Feminism has gotten a bad reputation. It has been labeled as 'man-hating.' Just because I voice my opinions doesn't mean that I am being bossy. I have the same rights as my male counterparts. To me, it is about equal human rights; every human being should have justice. If we would just appreciate each other's diversity we would be fine." PascualJackson added that she believes women's rights have increased significantly over the past few decades. "Women in the military have come a long way and that is for sure. We are heading in the right direction. The opportunity is really opening for us and it is our responsibility to really grab that and do well because so many before us had to fight for that, just to be an equal , accepted and respected. It would be injustice if we do not continue on the right route. We are capable, that I know for sure. We can do it, but it requires acceptance and mentoring, regardless of gender or race. If we could all come together the Army would be better than best."

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AIRMAN PERFORMS PHYSICAL APTITUDE STAMINA TEST U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

Above photo: U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.Travis Shaw, the pararescue medical program manager at Air Combat Command, instructs Senior Airman D’Vonte Washburn, an aircraft maintenance scheduler with the 1st Maintenance Group, on swim time requirements for the Physical Aptitude StaminaTest (PAST) at Langley Air Force Base,Va., March 3, 2016. Main photo: Washburn swims during the Physical Aptitude Stamina Test (PAST) at Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 3, 2016.

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Top 10 tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle during National Nutrition Month By Senior Airman R. Alex Durbin 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

A nutritional diet is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. According to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, unhealthy eating habits contribute to the obesity epidemic across the United States, which affects one-third of American adults and approximately 17 percent of children ages 2 to 19 years old. Even for people at a healthy weight, a poor diet can lead to major health risks including heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer. To combat these ill effects and raise awareness, National Nutrition Week launched in 1973 following a presidential proclamation. The campaign was later extended to work through the entire month of March to raise awareness on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Choosemyplate.gov offers the following tips to help you lead a healthy lifestyle: 1. Eat breakfast every day- Start your morning with a healthy breakfast that includes lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. 2. Measure portion sizes - Use measuring cups to see how close your por-

tions are to the recommended serving sizes found at www.choosemyplate. gov. A rule of thumb is to use half your plate for fruits and vegetables and the other half for foods containing grains and lean protein, and complete the meal with a serving of fat-free or lowfat milk or yogurt. 3. Eat healthy snacks to maintain energy - Healthy snacks can sustain your energy levels between meals, especially when they include a varied combination of foods. Choose from two or more of the food groups: grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy or protein. 4. Get to know the (nutritional) facts - Reading the Nutrition Facts panel can help you shop and eat smarter. Reviewing ingredients on the food label can help you identify sources of added sugar, which can contribute empty calories and little or no nutrition. 5. Get cooking - Preparing foods at home can be a healthy, rewarding and cost-effective alternative to eating out. Resolve to learn some cooking and kitchen basics, like how to dice an onion or cook dried beans. The collection of “How do I...” videos at www. eatright.org/howdoi can help get you started. 6. Banish Brown Bag Boredom Repetitive lunches can make eating healthy more difﬁcult. Prevent brown

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9. Explore new foods - Add more nutrition and eating pleasure by expanding your range of food choices. When shopping, make a point of selecting a fruit, vegetable or whole grain that’s new to you or your family. 10. Consult a professional- Whether you want to eat better to lose weight or lower your risk or manage a chronic disease, consult the experts! Registered dietitian nutritionists can help you by providing sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice. For more information, visit www. choosemyplate.com or contact the Langley Nutritional Health clinic at (757) 764-6789.

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Iraqi security forces detained 149 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant fighters last week as the terrorists tried to blend in with 35,000 civilians fleeing numerous small villages along the Euphrates River Valley, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren said today. “These cowards are now in [Iraqi forces] custody and will be prosecuted by the Iraqi government,” Warren said during his weekly briefing with Pentagon reporters via teleconference from Baghdad. As part of Operation Desert Lynx with help from U.S.-led coalition aircraft, the Iraqi security forces dropped

leaflets last week in small villages to communicate with residents while trying to reduce civilian casualties and weaken ISIL morale, he said. The leaflets gave villagers safety instructions and warned ISIL that “’[Iraq’s Counterterrorism Service] lions are close,’” Warren quoted from the leaflet. The leaflet drop likely was one of several factors that got word to villagers, he said, noting that radio and television service remains operational. The evacuees received life-saving assistance from the Iraqi government and many humanitarian organizations, Warren noted.

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course trains special operations forces in marksmanship, urban combat, closequarters battle and battleﬁeld medicine. Iraqis taught the course with coalition advisors who acted as mentors, Warren said. “We welcome those new 459 members of the Iraqi counter-terrorist service into the ﬁght,” he added.

security forces and coalition air support killed about 50 ISIL fighters in a small town north of Ramadi in a counterattack after ISIL forces briefly seized a police station, Warren said, adding that the Iraqi forces also retook the station. Highlighting the U.S.-led coalition’s Iraq train-and-equip program, Warren said ongoing training has produced more than 20,000 trained security members since the effort began. The training provided Iraqi forces with “skills and equipment to succeed on the battlefield,” Warren said. Particularly noteworthy, he added, is training the coalition has provided Iraqi special operations forces. The commando course in Baghdad recently graduated 459 special operations trainees, he said. The eight-week

Syrian Forces Repel ISIL on Mara Line Along the Mara Line in Syria, where opposition forces continue engaging ISIL along the forward line of troops, Warren said the fighters seized several thousand villages and repelled ISIL attacks in others. And with support from more than 150 coalition airstrikes, Syrian Democratic Forces continue clearing operations in Shaddadi, the colonel said. “These operations have killed 636 enemy fighters, freed 32 Yazidi women who had been held as slaves by ISIL, and gained 3,217 square kilometers,” Warren said of the counter-ISIL fight in Syria, calling it “a good and successful operation.”

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JBLE, H HAMPTON PARTIC CIPATE IN AIRCRA AFT CRASH EXERC CISE by Senior Airman Brittany E. N N. Murphy 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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Above: Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue firefighters extinguish a simulated F-22 Raptor fire during an exercise in Hampton, Va., March 10, 2016. Left: Firefighters assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a fire during a joint exercise in Hampton, Va., March 10, 2016. Right: A Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue firefighter prepares for an aircraft crash exercise in Hampton, Va., March 10, 2016. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany E. N. Murphy

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3/16/2016 - JOINT BASE E LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- U.S.. Service members from Joint Base LangleyEustis, Virginia, partnered with local Hampton Roads emerg gency responders to participate in a downed aircraft crash exercise in Hampton, H Virginia, March 10-11, 20166. During the two-day exercise, Langley Air Force Base and d Hampton emergency personnel responded to a simulated F-22 Rapttor crash, exercise, where they execu uted procedures from for first response checklists and a search an nd rescue mission designed to help not only the base, but Hampton ressponders prepare for a real-world miishap. “We are hoping that it neever happens, but we have planess that fly over all the time, so it is a general concern with the general populous p [that this situation could occur],” said Lee Affholter, Thomas Nelson Community College safetty officer and fire inspector. “Anytthing we can do to make us better prepared, p that’s what we are looking to do.” More than 200 person nnel participated in the exercise,, including members of the 633rd Air Base Wing Inspector General office, the 633rd ABW, 1st and 192nd d Fighter Wings, Sentara Healthcaree Center and Hampton Police Division and Division of Fire and Rescuee. The overall purpose of the t exercise was for both the military and civilian responders to work w together as if it were a real-w world situation, look over plans an nd checklists and point out discrepancies said Neale Cummings, JB BLE exer-

cise program manager. “We were trying to make it as realistic as possible but at the same time fill certain key objectives and training requirements that benefit everyone,” said Cummings. “[We also wanted to] ensure that our mission partners along with JBLE, can communicate together and that we can set the scene back to the way it was before it happened.” After the first day of the exercise concluded, the 633rd Force Support Squadron began the second portion of the exercise, hosted at Langley Air Force Base’s Raptor Town. The JBLE Search and Rescue team simulated sweeping the TNCC parking lot for remains and debris from the wreckage. The search and rescue portion of the exercise is designed to train Airmen on the proper procedures that need to be taken when recovering remains or debris if an incident were to occur. According to Staff Sgt. Vertolya Reddick, 633rd Force Support Squadron search and rescue team lead, this half of the training was to see how well the search and rescue team would respond to a crisis or an accident on scene. “You get anxious, you don’t know what you are going to go out there and see,” said Reddick. “[In the] real world it would be a fallen Airman and our job is to collect all we can and bring it back home to their families.” After the two-day exercise, Reddick felt that it went well, stating that they learned a lot from the exercise and felt as though it improved their knowledge of what could happen in a real-world situation.

www.peninsulawarrior.com Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue ﬁreﬁghters participate in a joint exercise in Hampton, Va., March 10, 2016. Organizations from the local community joined in the exercise, including the 633rd Air Base Wing, 1st and 192nd Fighter Wings, Sentara Healthcare Center and Hampton Police Division.

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JBLE, H HAMPTON PARTIC CIPATE IN AIRCRA AFT CRASH EXERC CISE by Senior Airman Brittany E. N N. Murphy 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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MARCH 18, 2016 Left: U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Mclain, the noncommissioned ofﬁcer in charge of combat arms training and maintenance assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron, assists an Airman during qualiﬁcations on the M-4 Carbine at Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 8, 2016.

U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Brittany E. N. Murphy

RIght: An M-4 Carbine target is marked for adjustments during a qualiﬁcation course at Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 8, 2016. Combat arms instructors mark where the target was hit to help make adjustments to the sights of the weapon so that the shooter can achieve a proper zero.

LANGLEY CATM Shooting for success Left: M-4 Carbine magazines are preﬁlled prior to entering the qualiﬁcation course at Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 8, 2016.

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WASHINGTON (AFNS) -Equals part challenge and opportunity -- that’s how Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein described as the current state of the Air Force March 10 during a Defense Programs Conference in Washington, D.C. “As I stand here today, I could not be more optimistic about our future,” Goldfein said to the defense industry audience. “Your Air Force today is too small, too old, less ready and out of balance for the challenges that we as a nation are going to face for the next decade to two decades and what the Air Force brings to the joint team … but also, as I stand here today, we have unlimited opportunity right now.” Most of America, he said, still remembers the Air Force of Operation Desert Storm. It was a time when there were 134 fighter squadrons across the total force from which the Air Force deployed 33 squadrons to execute operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Now there are only 55 fighter squadrons, he added. The Air Force has nearly 240,000 less total force Airmen than during those operations. “Over the last 25 years the demand for airpower as the world has gotten more and more unstable has actually gone up,” Goldfein said. “So we have gotten smaller over time as the demand for what we bring to the joint fight has gone up … we are too small.” Goldfein said the challenges of an aging fleet also effect Air Force readiness. “When we went into Desert Storm, the average age of the aircraft was 17 years,” he said. “Today, the average age across the fleet of all of our aircraft is 27 years old.” With the force getting smaller and equipment getting older, the challenges around the world have begun to take their toll. Readiness is one of the most difficult obsta-

cles for the Air Force, he said, because the service has so many mission requirements. “Our portfolio, of the four services, is clearly the broadest,” Goldfein said. “When we are asked, ‘what is the state of your readiness?’ It’s actually a complex answer because we really need to answer the question with a question, ‘ready for what?’ “If you were to ask me, ‘are we ready for the fight in the Middle East against violent extremism?’ The answer is absolutely yes, 100 percent.” But Goldfein isn’t sure the service would be ready for every scenario. The Air Force has had to make tough choices over the past 15 years to meet the needs of combatant commanders and the changing battlefield environment. “If you have a fixed (budget) and it’s going down and the demand from the service is to increase your investments in space, ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance), cyber and nuclear enterprise then you’ve got to find some way to pay those bills,” Goldfein said. The way the force has paid those bills, he said, is reductions to manpower and conventional airpower. According to Goldfein, the Air Force flew zero combat air patrols 15 years ago. The Air Force is now flying 60, and that number is expected to increase. The Air Force has invested billions of dollars in creating the space mission force so America and its allies and partners can operate. To defend the network and to operate in cyberspace, the Air Force is on track for 39 of its mission teams to contribute to cyber command by the end of 2018. The nuclear enterprise is critical to global deterrence and requires significant investment in not only reinvigorating, but modernizing the capability. “If you take a look at the demand signals in the United State Air Force, and knowing we had to balance against a decreasing budget topline, you can see why the only place we had to go was people and

conventional air power,” Goldfein said. “It’s not just about fighters and bombers, it’s comman`d and control and it’s ranges and infrastructure. We’re the service that actually fights from our bases, so when we talk about bases, they are part of how we employ airpower and how we present forces.” Over the past several years, the Air Force put together a vision that provided a path for where the service needs to be in 2030. “There was an inclusive dialogue that occurred with MAJCOM (major command) commanders, combatant commanders, think tanks, industry and academia,” Goldfein said. “We took two years to get it right ... we call it the Air Force Future Operating Concept. When we became a separate service in 1947 we were given five missions: air superiority, ISR, global mobility, global strike, and command and control. Those five missions have morphed, technology has changed, but we still have the same five missions that we do for the nation.” Goldfein also delivered remarks later in the day when he participated in a panel discussion during the Future of War Conference at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. During a panel discussion titled “Where will the military innovation of the future come from,” Goldfein responded to a question on how Airmen today can prepare themselves now for future warfare while optimizing their contributions to the Air Force and the military. “It all starts with character,” Goldfein said. “We are on a lifelong journey to develop our character. Sometimes we get focused on reputation. As we move through the ranks, we confuse character and reputation. Character is who we are every day and what we do when no one is watching. Reputation is what people think of us after watching us for a period of time. We need to focus on the first and the second will take care of itself.” (Editor’s note: Master Sgt. Lesley Waters contributed to the article)

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Army developing more adaptable, secure radar technology By Allison Barrow CERDEC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. ( March 15, 2016) -- Radar detectors signaling speeding motorists of police presence are about to get a run for their money as the Army is developing innovative radar technology that could someday be common practice for users wanting to mask their radar emissions. Over the past several years, the threat of being compromised has become an increasing issue for Soldiers in theater. The need to preserve radar system performance while operating in both a contested (adversarial attack) and congested (high trafﬁc) radio frequency environment has presented a signiﬁcant challenge to radar system designers. These challenges led the U.S. Army Materiel Command’s Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center, or CERDEC, to research and develop a tunable, noise-encrypted radar waveform referred to as Advanced Pulse Compression Noise, or APCN. “The battlespace is continually evolving, and with that, comes the need to change the way we think about radar design. Techniques such as real-time reprogrammable waveform synthesis and low probability of intercept/low probability of detection (LPI/ LPD) provide added capability that will address the emerging electromagnetic spectrum challenges our Soldiers are likely to face in the future,” said Dr. Paul Zablocky, director of CERDEC’s Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate. The APCN waveform embodies select aspects from both traditional and non-traditional radar waveforms, and can be programmed in real-time to allow the system user (the Soldier) to optimize radar performance based on the particular scenario. “Encrypting our radar waveforms limits the likelihood for adversaries to intercept and exploit our

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CERDEC is developing a more adaptable, secure radar technology that can be programmed in real-time to allow Soldiers to optimize radar performance in the ﬁeld.

emissions. Programming the waveform in real-time takes this capability even further, and ensures operational effectiveness,” said Dr. Mark Govoni, a research scientist in CERDEC I2WD’s Radar Division who established the theory and patented the design for the APCN waveform. This secure waveform could be used not just by Soldiers but civilian law enforcement agencies as well. “Having the ability to transmit a radar waveform that’s continually changing, one that never repeats itself, and looks like noise, is extremely difficult to intercept and becomes advantageous for police because they can now remain anonymous to radar detectors,” Govoni said. “Given the prevalence of software-defined capabilities, it’s totally conceivable to consider this type of technology as an alternative to what’s currently used with some of the more critical communication networks like GPS and emergency broadcasting,” he said. Another benefit of the APCN waveform is its inherent robustness to frequency congestion. CERDEC researchers have investigated this aspect, and theorize that a follow-on approach called “cognitive radar waveform diversity” could further minimize challenges with interference. For example, Soldiers using a programmable waveform like APCN, could someday rely on the system’s ability to dynamically adapt and diversify its radar

emissions while operating in heavy congestion. Currently, this process is done manually, but researchers are looking for it to one day be done autonomously, Govoni said. “Autonomy can relieve the Soldier of unnecessary burden, which then affords more attention for his or her primary tasks,” Govoni said. “Technologies like waveform diversity and cognition provide exactly that, and are where we’re headed with future radar capability.” CERDEC worked with the Army Research Laboratory to build an experimental demonstrator that served as the radar system for the APCN waveform. Researchers modiﬁed the existing waveform and interfaced with the system using custom-designed control software. The experimental system was successfully demonstrated at APG in 2012. CERDEC researchers are currently working to conduct additional experiments with advanced radar waveforms. “There’s a growing desire to consolidate systems operating in the electromagnetic spectrum. As a (large) tenant of this spectrum, radar is an attractive candidate. The kind of technology we’re researching here at CERDEC gets us one step closer to real-time coordinated and cooperative operation with other systems,” Govoni said. “It’s a great example of where Army technologists are pushing the state-of-the-art.”

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LAFBCommunity Order of Daedalians lunch meeting The Daedalians will meet March 17 at the Langley Club at 12 p.m. The guest speaker will be retired Air Force Col. Matt Erichsen. He will discuss his experiences ﬂying F111s during the Persian Gulf War. All current and former military pilots are welcome to attend. For more information, call 877-2260, 303-5741; or email Langley.daedalians@verizon.net

Saint Leo University event in Norfolk Saint Leo University’s School of Arts and Sciences will host an event for volunteers who help the homeless population, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 520 Graydon Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23507. The event is designed to improve volunteers’ effectiveness. For more information, call Mary McCoy at 352-588-7118 or mary.mccoy02@saintleo.edu.

DefenseWarfighter Support Initiative The Defense Logistics Agency will host a two-day outreach event called the DLA Warfighter Support Initiative at the Fort Bragg Catering and Conference Center, 2658 Reilly Road, Ft. Bragg, N.C. March 22-23. The event includes a products and services exposition with displays from various DLA activities providing information on the agency’s support for the warfighter. For more information, call 910-570-6422 or 670-6422.

633 MDG training March 24 The 633 Medical Group will close on March 24 at 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for training. The Emergency Department and Inpatient Services will remain open. All outpatient clinics, to include Laboratory and Pharmacy services, will close at 11 a.m. Mock casualties will be present outside the building during the training. For any questions or more information, contact Medical Readiness at 7646826.

Education fair at the Langley Community Commons The Langley Education Center will host an education fair at the Langley Community Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 29. Eighteen colleges and universities, Veteran’s Administration, VA Troops to Teachers and Education Center representatives will be in attendance to answer questions. For more information, email 633fss. fsde.eo@us.af.mil.

Fort Eustis home buying and selling seminar The Fort Eustis Housing Services Ofﬁce will sponsor a home buying and selling seminar on April 12 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The seminar will start at 5:00 pm at the Soldier Support Center, Room 118 Building 650, 650 Monroe Ave., Fort Eustis, Va. The seminar will be free and is intended to provide information from industry experts to potential homebuyers and sellers. Representatives at the seminar will include; a realtor, mortgage lender, an attorney and a home inspector. To register, call the Fort Eustis Housing Services Ofﬁce at 878-5579 or 878-5411, all in-

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Varsity Basketball games Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ varsity basketball team will play home games at the Shellbank Fitness Center March 26, April 2 and April 16. All games are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. For more information, call the ﬁtness center at 225-8165.

633rd SFS Defender’s Council PoliceWeek GolfTournament The 633rd Security Forces Squadron will host the 633rd SFS Defender’s Council Police Week Golf Tournament at Eaglewood Golf Course, Langley Air Force Base May 20. All JBLE personnel and all law enforcement are eligible to participate. The tournament is in team scramble bestball format costing $180.00 per four person team which includes range balls, green fees and cart.To sign up or for more information, call SrA Jeremy White at 757-768-6212 or email Jeremy.white.22@us.af.mil.

JBLE Langley Chapel 2016 HolyWeek services The Langley Chapel will begin holding Holy Week services starting March 20. CATHOLIC SERVICES Palm Sunday Masses: March 20 8:15 a.m. at Bethel Chapel 10:15 a.m. at Langley Chapel 12:15 p.m. at Bethel Chapel Holy Thursday Mass: March 24 7 p.m. at Bethel Chapel Good Friday Mass: March 25 3 p.m. at Langley Chapel Easter Vigil: March 26 8 p.m. at Bethel Chapel Easter Sunday Masses: March 27 8:15 a.m. at Bethel Chapel 10:15 a.m. at Langley Chapel 12:15 p.m. at Bethel Chapel For Reconciliation Services and the Catholic Parish calendar, go to www.langleycatholic.org. PROTESTANT SERVICES Palm Sunday Services: March 20 Traditional Service 8:30 a.m. at Langley Chapel Contemporary Service 10:15 a.m. at Bethel Chapel Gospel Service 11:45 a.m. at Langley Chapel Good Friday Service: March 25 11:30 a.m. at Langley Chapel Easter Services March 27 Traditional Service 8:30 a.m. at Langley Chapel Contemporary Service 10:15 a.m. at Bethel Chapel Gospel Service 11:45 a.m. at Langley Chapel For more information, visit the JBLE Langley Chapel websites, www.langleychapel.com, www.langleycatholic.org and www.facebook.com/JBLELangleyAFBChapel.

Saturday Night Comedy The Saturday Night Comedy show will take place at the LangleyTheater, March 26 at 8:00 p.m.The event will feature comedians: Rudy Mulamba, Dylan Vattelana, Kristen

Sivills and Alex Scott. For more information, contact Community Programs at 764-2983.

Red Shirt Friday The third annual Red Shirt Friday event will be April 1, at 15439 Warwick Blvd., at 4 p.m. The event salutes all Service members, veterans and families. The event will be held for more than two hours. For more information, contact Pam Derreberry at 872-8500.

2nd Annual Kings of the Bay SoftballTournament The 30th Intelligence Squadron will kick off the 2nd Annual Kings of the Bay Softball Tournament April 30-May 1 at the Langley softball ﬁelds. Active-duty members, contractors, civilians and dependents are welcome to play. For more information, contact Senior Airman Mark Corbit at 214-385-7088.

VA Boater Safety Education Class The Langley Marina will conduct a Virginia Boating Safety Course, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning July 1, all personal watercraft and motorboat operators need to complete a boating safety course. The course will take place in the Fireside Room, JBLE Eaglewood Golf Course. To sign up or for more information, contact the Langley Marina at 764-7220.

Mary Matthews Scholarship The Langley Chiefs’ Group is managing the Mary Matthews Scholarship Fund helping active-duty Airmen (E1E6) stationed at Langley Air Force Base, who are pursuing a college degree. Four $300 scholarships will be presented on May 12. Applications are available by contacting any member of the Langley Chiefs’ Group and must be received by April 15. For more information, contact CMSgt Mario Saenz at mario.saenz@us.af.mil or 764-4932.

JBLE Child &Youth Programs’ new services The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Child and Youth Programs will now offer 24-hour in-home family child care for children 2 - 12 years old whose parents are required to work overnight, holidays or weekends. While the program aims to assist families with work schedules outside the normal operating hours, the program is available to families where there is no one else in the household available to provide care. To sign up, contact Joanne Reddick at 764-2835 or 764-2835, and for more information, contact Sheila Robinson at 878-0280. Eligibility for most programs Assigned to or working on JBLE At least one parent must be a member of the U.S. Military Service Active Duty Reserve or Guard member in activated status Dual employed (military married to civilian) DoD civilian employee (single/dual employed) Must be purchasing full time child care on or off the installation

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EustisCommunity JBLE Family Advocacy Program The JBLE Family Advocacy Program offers the following classes and programs at 2115 Pershing Ave. ■ Anger Management – 1:30 to 3 p.m., May 17 to July 5. ■ Active Parenting of Teens – 9 to 11 a.m., June 1, 8, 15 and 22. ■ Becoming a Love and Logic Parent – 9 to 11 a.m., May 4, 11, 18 and 25. ■ Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar – 9 a.m. to noon, April 1, May 2 and June 6. ■ Lasting Intimacy through Nurturing, Knowledge and Skills (LINKS) – 9 to 11 a.m., April 6, 13, 20 and 27. The following classes are available upon request: Stress Management, Conﬂict Resolution, Healthy Relationship Skills, Relaxation Strategies and DADS: the Basics. To register and for more information, call 878-0807.

Home buying and selling seminar The Fort Eustis Housing Services Ofﬁce is sponsoring a free Home Buying and Selling Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., April 12, at the Soldier Support Center at 650 Monroe Ave. The event is intended to provide information from industry experts to potential homebuyers and sellers. Speakers will include a realtor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. Attendees are asked to register at least three business days in advance. To register, call 8785579/5687.

Volunteer award nominations needed Nominations are now being accepted for the following community volunteer awards: Commander’s Gold for Community Service Award – This award is presented to a military unit or organization assigned to JBLE that performs community service for the installation or local community. Nominations can be made by an individual or organization. Volunteer of the Year – The Volunteer of the Year award categories are Service Member, Single Soldier, Family Member, Civilian, Youth, Retiree, Family and Community Link. Nomination packets are available at Army Community Service at 650 Monroe Ave. The deadline for submissions is March 18. All awards will be presented at the Volunteer Recognition and Award Ceremony at 1:30 p.m., April 20, at the Fort Eustis Club. For electronic packet delivery or more information, contact Donna Cloy at 878-3638 or donna.g.cloy.civ@ mail.mil.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K Run, Walk In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, the SAAPM 5K Fun Run/Walk will take place at 6 a.m., April 1, at Bldg. 950 (TRADOC headquarters). The event is open to all military per-

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Cherry Blossom Festival tickets The Fort Eustis Information, Tickets and Tour office has tickets available for the National Cherry Blossom Festival scheduled for April 9 and 10 in Washington, DC. Tickets are $125 per person based on double occupancy. The cost includes chartered bus transportation, the festival, fireworks show at 8:30 p.m., April 9, an overnight stay in Alexandria, VA and National Mall visit (April 10). Buses leave Fort Eustis at 7 a.m., April 9 and depart the National Mall at 4 p.m., April 10. To purchase tickets, visit the ITT office at 671 Lee Blvd. For more information, call 878-3694.

Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony The 733rd Mission Support Group will host the Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony at 10 a.m., March 18, to honor retiring participants for their service to our country. The ceremony will take place at Wylie Theater at 705 Washington Blvd. For more information, call 878-6880.

JBLE Community Events Council meeting The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Community Events Council will meet at 10 a.m., March 22, at the Fort Eustis Club. The council serves as a communication link to increase awareness for all community residents concerning initiatives, programs, activities and facilities. The event is open to all Department of Defense card holders. A buffet lunch will be available for purchase through 1 p.m. For more information, contact Sharon Rector at 878-3638.

Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club Do you want to improve your communication and leadership skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club meets at 11:40 a.m., the ﬁrst and third Wednesday of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.district66.org or contact Tyrone Fuller at 878-2204.

JBLE Family Child Care Program If you are looking for a professional, portable career that will allow you to stay at home with your children and run your own home-based business, then becoming a child care provider may be a good ﬁt for you. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program screens child care providers who watch children in their homes. 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. Training may include ﬁrst aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their homes for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed. For more information, contact Romona Butler at Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Joanne Reddick at Langley Air Force Base at 764-3585/2835.

Army Community Service classes Army Community Service classes and workshops for March will include: ■ Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m., Thursdays, at 501 Madison Ave. ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., March 22. ■ Federal Employment – 9 to 11 a.m., March 31. ■ Military Knowledge – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 23-24, and 9 a.m. to noon, March 25. ■ Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, at 1102 Pershing Ave. To register and for more information, call 8783638. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave.

Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center The Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center is open through April 18 at 2733 Madison Ave. Appointments are required for all services including tax preparation and ﬁling, electronic ﬁling and general tax advice. The center is open to E1-E4 and O1-O3 active-duty personnel and their dependents. Appointments for military retirees are offered on a limited, spaceavailable basis. Eligible patrons should bring W-2s, 1099s, social security card, direct deposit information and a copy of last year’s return. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment, call 878-2343.

Catholic Season of Lent Services The following Catholic Season of Lent services will take place at the Regimental Memorial Chapel at 923 Lee Boulevard: ■ Lenten Weekday Masses – 11:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 11:45 a.m., Friday ■ Stations of the Cross and Lenten Community Meal – 6:30 p.m., March 18 ■ Palm Sunday Mass – 9:30 a.m., March 20 ■ Holy Thursday (Mass of the Lord’s Supper) – 7 p.m., March 24, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 8 p.m., March 24 ■ Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion – 7 p.m., March 25 ■ Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) – 8 p.m., March 26 ■ Easter Sunday Mass (Mass of the Resurrection) – 9:30 a.m., March 27 For more information, call 878-1304.

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OutsideTheGate Hampton Public Library events Used Book Sale – The Friends of the Hampton Public Library will hold a Used Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 18, at 4207 Victoria Blvd. Children’s books are 25 cents, paperbacks are 50 cents to $1 and hardcover books are $1. Media will also be available for purchase. For more information, call 727-1154. Paws to Read –The free Paws to Read Program will be held from noon to 1 p.m., March 19 at the library. Children ages 6 to 10 can help build their reading skills and conﬁdence while reading to dogs. All participating dogs are registered members of Therapy Dogs International and are accompanied by their trainers. Registration is required. For more information, call 727-1157. “Far from the Madding Crowd” Book to Film – This event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., March 23. Participants ages 18 and older can read “Far from the Madding Crowd” by Thomas Hardy and then watch the 2015 ﬁlm at the library. Light refreshments will be provided and registration is required by the day of the event. For more information, call 727-1312.

Master Gardeners Rain Barrel Workshop Newport News Master Gardeners, in partnership with the Newport News Waterworks and Recycling Ofﬁce, will host a Rain Barrel Workshop at 10 a.m., March 19, at 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Participants can assemble a 55-gallon rain barrel to take home. The cost is $60 per person and pre-registration is required. To register, call 591-4838. For more information, visit http://www.nnmastergardeners.org.

Lee Hall Mansion Civil War van tour Lee Hall Mansion will host a Civil War van tour, “Along this River: The Warwick-Yorktown Line,” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 19, starting at 163 Yorktown Road in Newport News. Historian J. Michael Moore will speak about the interesting characters and events surrounding the Siege of the Warwick-Yorktown Line. The tour will include the following sites: Fort Crafford, Lee’s Mill, Skiffes Creek Redoubt, Dam No. 1 and Yorktown. The cost is $45 per person. For more information, visit www.leehall. org or call 888-3371.

York CountyYouth Commission applications TheYork County Board of Supervisors is seeking teens interested in serving on the 2016-2017York CountyYouth Commission. The 15-member student-led group serves as a link between the Board and the county’s youth by representing youth-related interests and concerns. Members conduct student surveys, report ﬁndings, conduct annual Town Hall meetings, perform community service, learn about county government, build leadership skills and help sponsor countywide high school social events. Applicants must beYork County residents currently enrolled in grades eighth through 11th in a public, private or homeschool. The following information is due to the York County Parks, Recreation and Tourism ofﬁce by 5

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Submit Outside The Gate announcements to pw1@militarynews.com p.m., March 31: completed application form, short essay explaining why the student would like to serve on the YCYC and a letter of recommendation. Application forms are available at county libraries, the Victory FamilyYMCA, PRT ofﬁce at 100 County Drive and online at http://www. ycyc.info. For more information, call 890-3500.

Virginia War Memorial seeking photos, info The Virginia War Memorial is seeking photos and personal information for the Virginia men and women who gave the ultimate sacriﬁce defending our nation.The Memorial is creating a new database that will include a photograph and personal information about each of the heroes whose names are etched on the walls of its Shrine of Memory. Friends and relatives can submit information including unit, branch of service, date and place of death, biographical facts and photographs in uniform. To research names listed in the Shrine of Memory, visit www.vawarmemorial.org. Photographs and other information can be emailed to Kyndall Drumheller at vetpix@vawarmemorial.org. For more information, call (804) 786-2060.

‘Military through the Ages’ event Jamestown Settlement’s “Military through the Ages” event, a chronological display of military history, will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 19 and 20. More than 400 military re-enactors and modern-day units will show how uniforms, weapons, military tactics, ﬁeld communications and medical treatment evolved through the centuries. The event also features family-friendly activities, artillery ﬁrings, a children’s parade and military pass-inreview. Admission is $17 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children ages 5 and under. Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 near the Colonial Parkway in James City County, southwest of Williamsburg. For more information, call 253-4838 or (888) 5934682 toll-free or visit www.historyisfun.org.

UVA cybersecurity seminar The University of Virginia will host a cybersecurity seminar, “Cybersecurity for the Internet of Things,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 23. The event is free and open to the public. It will take place at UVA’s Academic Center at 600 Thimble Shoals Boulevard in Newport News. Dr. Angela Orebaugh, UVA professor, will discuss the challenges of protecting smart devices. To RSVP or for more information, contact Alan Fiorello at 594-0792 or apf6x@virginia.edu.

Virginia Living Museum events Planetarium Shows – Visitors can choose among four shows on Wednesday through Sunday until March 26: “Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda” at 12:30 p.m., “Stars to Starﬁsh” at 1:30 p.m., “Virginia Skies” at 2:30 p.m., and “ElectroPop” at 3:30 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Tickets are $4 in addition to museum admission.

Story Time at the Museum – The third Saturday of the month is story time at the museum. Children are invited at 10 a.m., March 19, to hear a nature-related story told by a professional storyteller. Recommended for ages 2 and above and included in museum admission. The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $17 for adults, $13 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for members and children ages 2 and under. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call 595-1900 or visit www.thevlm.org.

Trees for America campaign The Arbor Day Foundation is offering 10 free white ﬂowering dogwood trees to individuals who join the organization in March. The Trees for America campaign is a program dedicated to environmental stewardship through the planting of trees. The 6- to 12-inch trees will be shipped postpaid for planting through May 31 and are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Planting instructions will be enclosed for each shipment. To receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Dogwood Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska 68410 by March 31. Individuals can also join the foundation online at arborday.org/march.

Army Officer Candidate School anniversary The U.S. Army Officer Candidate School diamond anniversary celebration and reunion will be held April 24 through 28 in Columbus, Georgia. The U.S. Army OCS Alumni Association represents all Army officers commissioned through OCS, regardless of previous school locations and branches. Membership in the OCS Alumni Association will also be accepted during the reunion. Attendees can request reservations for the “OCS Alumni Association Reunion 2016” at the Double Tree Hotel at 5321 Sidney Simmons Blvd. The special rate is $111 per night plus tax with breakfast included. Reservations must be made prior to April 2 to ensure group rates. For more information, contact Nancy Ionoff at (813) 9174309 or www.ocsalumni.com.

‘OwningYour Own Business’ workshop The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Development Center will host its “OwningYour Own Business” workshop from 9 a.m. to noon, March 24. Admission is $20 per person and pre-registration is required.The event will take place at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center at 600 Butler Farm Road in Hampton. Topics will cover developing a business plan, choices of legal structure, business ﬁnancing and tips on marketing the business. Participants completing the workshop can schedule an appointment with a counselor to receive free individual counseling and assistance.To register online by March 22, visit hamptonroadschamber. com. For more information, contact Farley John at 8653128 or email johnf@tncc.edu.

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