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Air force EDITION

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CBRNE exercise tests JBLE abilities – Page 12

DEPLOYMENT

Langley hosts predeployment send-off — Page 3

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Langley celebrates Women’s History Month — Page 4

For more online content, check out www.JBLE.af.mil

Army News

SOLDIER, NCO OF THE YEAR

Fort Eustis awards Soldier, NCO of the year — Page 7

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JBLE hosts National Prayer Breakfast

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Personnel gathered across Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, at the Langley Club March 25, and Fort Eustis Club March 26, to participate in a National Prayer Breakfast to celebrate a morning of prayer and scripture. Once attendees ﬁlled their plates, chaplains from both installations read Psalm 23 and gave prayers for national leaders, the U.S. Armed Forces, the nation and those in attendance. The National Prayer Breakfast was established in 1953 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives to allow leaders to celebrate religious diversity. “By gathering together, we are continuing to honor the purpose for which the prayer breakfast was intended, by celebrating our diversity with representatives from the many religious backgrounds that are present,” said U.S. Army Chaplain [Lt. Col.] Jim King, Fort Eustis garrison chaplain. “We are united by our faith in God and our love for our country.” The guest speaker for the events was retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald “Digger” Odell, a ﬁghter pilot and prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. During each event, Odell spoke about his experiences as a POW for 5 1/2 years in Hanoi, North Vietnam. “I went through some horrifying

Heritage Spotlight The Battle, or Siege, of Yorktown was fought from April 5 to May 4, 1862, as part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. Marching from Fort Monroe, Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan’s Army of the Potomac encountered Maj. Gen. John B. Magruder’s small Confederate force at Yorktown behind the Warwick Line. McClellan suspended his march up the Peninsula toward Richmond and settled in for siege operations. On April 5, the IV Corps of Brig. Gen. Erasmus D. Keyes made initial contact with Confederate defensive works at

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U.S. Army Chaplain [Lt. Col.] Jim King, Fort Eustis garrison chaplain, left, and Keith Morrow, 733rd Mission Support Group deputy commander, right, present a gift to retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald “Digger” Odell during the National Prayer Breakfast at Fort Eustis March 26. Odell spoke about the 5 1/2 years he spent as a prisoner of war in Hanoi, North Vietnam, during the Vietnam War.

things there and at times I didn’t know if I was going to make it out alive,” said Odell. “But I knew that no matter what happened, the Lord was looking out for me.” The events concluded with music played by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band Woodwind Quintet and the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band. For more information or for religious services schedule, contact the Langley Chapel at 764-7847 or the Regimental Memorial Chapel at 878-1304.

“I went through some horrifying things there and at times I didn’t know if I was going to make it out alive. But I knew that no matter what happened, the Lord was looking out for me.” — Lt. Col. Donald “Digger” Odell

April 5, 1862: The Battle of Yorktown Lee’s Mill, an area McClellan expected to move through without resistance. Magruder’s ostentatious movement of troops back and forth convinced the Federals that his works were strongly held. As the two armies fought an artillery duel, reconnaissance indicated to Keyes the strength and breadth of the Confederate fortiﬁcations, and he advised McClellan against assaulting them. McClellan ordered the construction of siege fortiﬁcations and brought his heavy siege guns to the front. In the meantime, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston brought reinforcements for Magruder.

On April 16, Union forces probed a point in the Confederate line at Dam No. 1. The Federals failed to exploit the initial success of this attack, however. This lost opportunity held up McClellan for two additional weeks while he tried to convince the U.S. Navy to bypass the Confederates’ big guns at Yorktown and Gloucester Point, ascend the York River to West Point and outﬂank the Warwick Line. McClellan planned a massive bombardment for dawn on May 5, but the Confederate Army slipped away during the night of May 3 toward Williamsburg.

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Langley celebrates upcoming deployment by Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Air Base Wing and their families came together to celebrate those who will soon deploy during an event at the Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base March 27. The deployment party included free dinner, dancing, games and a raffle, which followed a speech given by Chief Master Sgt. Mark Hurst, 633rd ABW command chief. Hurst expressed his recognition for the sacrifices deploying Airmen and their families make. “As a wing, we want to say thank you,” said Hurst. “We want to recognize the fact you and your families make this sacrifice on our behalf.” In his speech, Hurst described the Air Force mission as a team sport to explain deployments and teamwork. “It’s a contact sport we’re in, you’ve got to go downrange to make contact,” said Hurst. “That’s what you’re about to do and we’re proud of you for doing it. It’s also a team sport. I see a lot of family members here and I’d like to say thank you. You make as many sacrifices as anyone in uniform, if not maybe more. Don’t hesitate to lean on your team.”

After Hurst’s speech, Staff Sgt. Robert Soreano, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron structures journeyman, explained what it means to him to have a support system on base while preparing for deployment. “It’s good to get recognition, to be told we’re not just a number down range,” said Soreano. “I think it reminds everyone how important they are. One group can’t accomplish their mission without the help of another, and when we’re celebrated like this, it reinforces the military as a family and breaks up the mundaneness.” Soreano’s wife, Kiersten, agreed with her husband. She believes deployment parties play a signiﬁcant role in establishing and fortifying a sense of military community. “Our last deployment at another base didn’t have anything like this. It was hard, because I didn’t know who to turn to when I needed something,” she said. “It’s really nice to know if I need anything here, I have this family to support me. I feel secure and involved here.” While deployed for approximately six months, these mission-ready expeditionary Airmen will provide support to combatant commanders for joint and combined operations.

Photos by Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels

ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Kunz, 633rd Force Support Squadron personnelist, plays corn hole during a deployment party in the Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base March 27. The party included food, drinks, table tennis, corn hole and dancing. LEFT: U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mark Hurst, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, speaks during a deployment party in the Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 27, 2015. Hurst spoke of the importance of a family-oriented military community.

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JBLE hosts Women’s History Month events

The U.S. Army Women’s Museum from Fort Lee, Va., provided material and information regarding women’s history in the U.S. Military during the Women’s History Month Commemorative Luncheon at Fort Eustis, Mar. 26.

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ABOVE: U.S. Army Chief Warrant Ofﬁcer 4 Jennifer Stubbs, Army helicopter pilot and guest speaker, gives a speech on women’s history at Langley Air Force Base, March 27. Stubbs took part in the Women’s History Month Resiliency Showcase, which aimed to raise awareness on women’s heritage. RIGHT: U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Douglas Gabram, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Operations, Plans and Training Directorate deputy chief of staff, presents a certificate of appreciation to Ellen Helmerson, currently serving as the TRADOC deputy chief of staff for both Personnel and Logistics, and Resource Management directorates.

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Participants celebrated Women’s History Month during a “Characteristics of Women Showcase” event at Langley Air Force Base, March 27. Along with the showcase, the JBLE Women’s History Month Council hosted weekly resiliency and inspirational seminars throughout the month of March.

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APRIL 3, 2015 U.S. Service members run during the ﬁnal lap of a 24-hour vigil, honoring the fallen members of the Tactical Air Control Party at Joint Base Langley-Eustis March 25 and 26. Two hundred and twentyone Service members collectively ran or walked 1,351.2 miles during the vigil.

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Langley hosts TACP vigil by Senior Airman Breonna Veal 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

U.S. Service members participated in a 24-hour remembrance at Joint Base Langley-Eustis March 25 and 26, to honor those who lost their lives while serving with the U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party. At JBLE, 221 U.S. Service members and families walked a total of 1,351.2 miles in the rain to pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. This year’s event was the third annual vigil held at JBLE, and the fourth annual event Air Force-wide. Along with memorializing those who have fallen, the event also served as a fundraiser for the Air Force TACP Association, which provides support to injured veterans, those who suffer with post-traumatic stress disorder, or family members of the fallen. TACP is a special operations field whose specialists are known for their ability to bring firepower to the battlefield in the form of artillery and air strikes. Along with ensuring specific ordnance is delivered, they develop combat-related skills such as map reading, weapons mastering, and survival, escape and evasion techniques. This year’s event was organized by Master Sgt. Daniel Waugh, Air Combat Command TACP training manager and former 11-year TACP specialist. While

as a TACP Airman in 2006, he was wounded in battle and awarded the Purple Heart medal. “We were on a mission in Baghdad when our vehicle took rocket-powered grenades,” said Waugh. “While breaking contact to get out the area, our vehicle then was hit by an improvised explosive device. I was knocked unconscious, had a blown out eardrum and fractured a couple of vertebras.” Initially, Waugh refused to get medically evacuated out of Baghdad because he didn’t want to leave his fellow Airmen behind. “I hid my issues over the last eight to nine years, causing me to get disqualiﬁed from TACP and succumb to numerous surgeries to include a spinal fusion in December 2014,” said Waugh. Due to that surgery, Waugh wasn’t able to run during the vigil, however, he still completed 50 miles. “This event holds a special meaning for me because I was deployed with a fellow TACP member, Brad Smith, who died in January,” said Waugh. Chief Master Sgt. Mark Hurst, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, came out to participate in the walk and do ceremonial push-ups. Hurst said he spent a small portion of his Air Force career in the Special Operations ﬁeld. “We share a history,” said Hurst. “Every one of those guys are my brother and I try to remember

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mark Hurst, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, does ceremonial push-ups at the end of the 24-hour vigil honoring the fallen members of the Tactical Air Control Party, March 25 and 26 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

them every day, not just today.” In conclusion, Hurst wants to remember all those who have fallen, not just those who served in TACP. “Throughout our career we have the opportunity to serve with some great men and women, and in that process people give the ultimate sacriﬁce,” said Hurst. “I hope that people realized that what we do is dangerous.” In total, world-wide, 5,153 runners ran a total of 37,037.7 miles and raised a total of $131,390.40 in remembrance of past and present TACP Airmen.

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Fort Eustis names Soldier, NCO of the year

Photos by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle/Released)

ABOVE: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Francisco Gallegos, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor, left, and Spc. Victoria Warrington, 331st Transportation Company (Modular Causeway System), 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) seaman, became the Joint Base Langley-Eustis noncommissioned ofﬁcer and Soldier of the year at Fort Eustis, March 23. The two competed against 40 other Soldiers to earn the titles and were selected based on physical training standards, a board and written test results. RIGHT: U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Woods, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Initial Military Training command sergeant major, speaks during the noncommissioned ofﬁcer and Soldier of the year ceremony at Fort Eustis, March 23. During the ceremony, Woods spoke to the crowd about the importance of competition and its impact on the military.

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A Gender Integration Pioneer U.S. Army Maj. Angela Scott from the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Command based at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., was one of 26 women to take part in the second gender-integrated Ranger Training Assessment Course.

“I believe in never quitting, the extreme loyalty of always having someone’s back and always ﬁnding a way to get the mission or job done.” — U.S. Army Maj. Angela Scott

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including ﬁve female Soldiers.

ing program and practicing the obstacle course, land navigation, combat water survival and long-distance marching with heavy ruck sacks. “I also have two very young children, who are up a lot at night,” Scott said. “So this helped out with training for sleep deprivation and learning how to remain calm in certain situations.”

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An U.S. Army chemical corps officer assigned to the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Command here has played a pioneering role in gender integration in the U.S. military. Maj. Angela Scott, from CBRNE Coordination Element 5, was one of 26 females to take part in the second Ranger Training Assessment Course to accept women. Scott completed the first eight days of the course before joining roughly half of the attendees who couldn’t finish the entire course. Only 58 of the original 122 graduated from the pre-selection course, held at the Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia,

Also a 2001 graduate of the first gender-integrated class at the Virginia Military Institute, Scott said attending RTAC was an incredible opportunity. “Since I was a teenager, I’ve had something inside of me that drives me towards a certain lifestyle and beliefs,” said Scott, a native of Quinton, Oklahoma. “I believe in never quitting, the extreme loyalty of always having someone’s back and always finding a way to get the mission or job done. This seems to fit into the lifestyle and philosophy of the Rangers, and therefore, I was drawn to attempting to be a part of that community.” Scott said she trained for two months before the course, employing a Ranger-tailored physical train-

The major said RTAC improved her leadership skills and demonstrated the power of teamwork, adding that the training course gave the Soldiers a chance to test their mettle against a rigorous set of standards. “There should be one standard, and whoever wants to attempt to meet this standard, should be allowed,” said Scott, who served in Iraq twice. “If they don’t meet the standard, then that’s on them.” “America is a place where with hard work, dedication and a dream, you can come from nothing and become someone that greatly contributes to society,” Scott said. “The country’s military shouldn’t be any different.”

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‘Education key to alcoholism prevention’ by Senior Airman Aubrey White 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs From 2006 to 2010, excessive drinking was responsible for one in 10 deaths among adults 20-64 years old in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In an attempt to spread awareness about treatment and prevention of alcoholism, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence proclaimed this year’s Alcohol Awareness Month theme, “For the Health of it: Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction.” According to U.S. Air Force Capt. [Dr.] Nancy DeLaney, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program manager, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, that theme is the heart of ADAPT’s ongoing prevention efforts. “The earlier we can educate our population about the risks of Alcohol Use Disorders, the more likely we are to keep people from having a problem with alcohol,” DeLaney said. “Many people think you have to be an alcoholic in the classic sense to have an alcohol problem, but that is not the case. Alcohol can be problematic for many reasons and that is what we hope to educate people about.” Continuing with the theme of prevention education, the CDC offered the following descriptions for excessive

and moderate drinking. Binge drinking, the most common form of drinking, is defined as consuming: ■ For women, four or more drinks during a single occasion. ■ For men, five or more drinks during a single occasion. Heavy drinking is defined as consuming: ■ For women, eight or more drinks per week. ■ For men, 15 or more drinks per week. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines moderate drinking as no more than one drink each day for women and no more than two drinks each day for men. However, the following persons should not consume alcohol: ■ Pregnant women or those trying to become pregnant. ■ Those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications that may cause harmful reactions when mixed with alcohol. ■ Persons younger than age 21. ■ Those recovering from alcoholism or are unable to control the amount they drink. ■ Those suffering from a medical condition that may be worsened by alcohol. ■ When driving, planning to drive, or participating in

other activities requiring skill, coordination and alertness. Should JBLE Service members seek assistance for alcohol rehabilitation, the ADAPT program, Army Substance Abuse program and several other resources are available to support them, said DeLaney. “While active-duty members are often hesitant to come to Mental Health, ADAPT [or ASAP] for fear of career impact, it is worth considering that the life and career impact of not addressing an alcohol problem will certainly be significant,” she said. “Alcohol Use Disorders do not just impact an individual person; the disorder impacts the entire family and [military] community.” If a military member suspects they have a problem with alcohol, they can self-identify to a medical professional, including primary care managers, ADAPT/ASAP providers, mental health providers or their first sergeant or commander, DeLaney added. If Soldiers or Airmen are not ready to self-identify with one of the previous resources, a chaplain can be a good source because they can offer full confidentiality. While only active-duty members may receive treatment at Langley ADAPT and Fort Eustis ASAP, both teams will facilitate appropriate treatment in the community for dependents and can ensure their needs are met as they enter into recovery. SEE ALCOHOLISM PAGE 10

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Walter Gaines, Fort Eustis Drug Demand Reduction program prevention coordinator, also plays a key role in alcoholism education and training. “As a part of ASAP, I conduct substance and alcohol abuse training for our Soldiers,” Gaines explained. “Sitting in a monthly class, learning about the effects alcohol and drugs have on military members is better than the possibility of them being admitted to the hospital for alcohol poisoning or harming someone while driving under the inﬂuence.” The effect this type of abuse has on Service members’ is not limited to a potential stay at the hospital, Gaines said. In addition to medical problems, military members can face legal consequences, which may affect their career. “There’s a portion of the class we call ‘What my arrest cost me,’ where Soldiers share how much money they’ve spent on a substance abuse or alcoholrelated apprehension,” Gaines said. “One Soldier’s DUI cost him $10,000. Folks have literally lost all that they value when they crossed that [highrisk] threshold.” With money spent on health problems and legal issues, the strain put on families can also be a factor. For that reason, families can inquire within either program about resources to assist them with getting through this difﬁcult time. “Recovery is an ongoing process and is not limited to whether or not the [alcohol abuse] continues. The effects of someone else’s drinking are deep and may present challenges that continue throughout life.” Gaines explained. “Be supportive and knowledgeable as to what services are available to assist the family member or coworker in need of care. The better the support mechanism the greater the chance for recovery.” For non-emergency assistance with alcohol and drug abuse-related concerns, call the 633rd MDG Mental Health Clinic at 764-6840 or ASAP at 878-1674.

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The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence proclaimed the 2015 Alcohol Awareness Month theme, “For the Health of it: Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction.” Continuing with that message, the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Army Substance Abuse programs offer assistance to active-duty U.S. Service members and their families for alcoholism education and prevention.

For non-emergency assistance with alcohol and drug abuse-related concerns, call the 633rd MDG Mental Health Clinic at 764-6840 or ASAP at 878-1674.

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Members from Joint Base Langley-Eustis attend a memorial service for U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Wolfe at Langley Air Force Base, March 24. Wolfe was 22 years old when he passed away on March 17.

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gregory Boschert, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, addresses an audience during a memorial service at Langley Air Force Base, March 24. Members of Joint Base Langley-Eustis gathered to honor the life of Airman 1st Class Zachary Wolfe of the 633rd LRS.

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U.S. Air Force ﬁreﬁghters prepare for a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives exercise at Langley Air Force Base March 26. Emergency response teams were tested on the execution of required procedures to eliminate a CBRNE threat. LEFT: A U.S. Air Force Airman gets his vital signs checked prior to donning a hazardous material suit during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive threat exercise at Langley Air Force Base March 26. During the exercise, participants created a contamination control center, implemented an incident scene control and provided logistical and administrative support.

CBRNE exercise e tests JBLE abilities Photos by Senior Airman Kayla Newman ABOVE: U.S. Air Force ﬁreﬁghters construct a decontamination station at Langley Air Force Base March 26. Emergency responders participated in a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive threat exercise and were tested on their ability to plan, organize, train and respond to threats.

A U.S. Air Force Airman goes through a decontamination station during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive threat exercise at Langley Air Force Base March 26. Emergency responders were tasked with safely evacuating personnel, setting up a decontamination station, entering a contaminated zone and mitigating a possible threat.

LEFT: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Geoffrey Range, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron ﬁreﬁghter, instructs a group of evacuees during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive threat exercise at Langley Air Force Base March 26. The exercise tested Joint Base Langley-Eustis personnel’s ability to respond to preplanned, indiscriminate use of CBRNE weapons aimed the installation.

BELOW: U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to enter a decontamination zone during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive threat exercise at Langley Air Force Base March 26. Airmen participating in the exercise demonstrated the proper steps in responding to a CBRNE threat

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A Soldier opens the Army Knowledge Online website, March 30, 2015, to try and check his AKO email one last time.

Army Knowledge Online email went ofine this week By C. Todd Lopez ARMY NEWS SERVICE

Since the late 1990s, the U.S. Army has hosted email functionality for Soldiers on the “Army Knowledge Online” website, known as AKO. Most of that email functionality ended March 31. As a result of the change, those users will no longer be able to log into AKO and read or send email, but if those users are still getting email sent to their @us.army. mil account, that email can be forwarded to their “DOD Enterprise Email,” or DEE address -- the one that ends with @mail. mil. The email forwarding functionality is expected to last until June 30, 2015. The Army will shut the forwarding off at that time. CW5 Ricardo Pina, Army CIO/G6 chief technology ofﬁcer, said the Army made the decision to shut off AKO email, in part, be-

cause DEE email is far less expensive. Additionally, he said, AKO email was originally intended to be the only email that Soldiers used. But that proved to not be the case. Many Army users, he said, had additional government email addresses. “Some people had three or more,” he said. “So it just wasn’t efﬁcient to maintain email that way.”

Future of AKO AKO does much more than provide email capability, Pina said. It also provides collaboration, ﬁles storage and white pages functionality. Those capabilities are not going away, he said, though the Army is looking for better solutions to provide that functionality. “The Army is working on something called ‘uniﬁed capabilities [UC],’” he said. “When we have the UC solution, that will basically do away with a need to maintain them from AKO.”

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The Defense Department takes pride in its readiness to defend the nation against military threats, and also in its role as a partner in emergency and disaster response, a DoD ofﬁcial said. In an interview with DoD News on the April observance of the “America’s PrepareAthon!” campaign, Robert G. Salesses, deputy assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense integration and defense support of civil authorities, talked about the importance of being prepared for unexpected events such as storms. Annual preparedness campaigns in April and September aim to increase individual and organizational preparedness, he said, adding that such preparedness is “synonymous with military readiness.” A grass roots, national campaign through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, “America’s PrepareAthon!” involves all federal agencies, state and local governments, the private sector and individuals, Salesses explained.

DoD’s important role DoD wants its people to realize, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work wrote in a recent DoD-wide memo, that they have an “important role to play in bolstering our preparedness for hazards of all types -- from hurricanes to wildﬁres -- to strengthen our collective security and resilience.” And, “safeguarding U.S. security depends on ensuring the strength of our 3.2 million-strong workforce” of military and civilian employees,” he wrote. “A priority of this department,” Work continued, “is focusing on the well-being and safety of each member of our workforce and

“A priority of this department,” Work continued, “is focusing on the well-being and safety of each member of our workforce and their families, so that we can continue to safeguard U.S. security.” — Bob Work Deputy Defense Secretary

their families, so that we can continue to safeguard U.S. security.” The preparedness campaign addresses emergencies and disasters from the community to the national level. Community preparedness can take form in neighborhood hazard-speciﬁc drills, group discussions and exercises, according to the PrepareAthon! website.

Observances are public reminders While most people might not give much thought to staying prepared for emergencies and disasters, Salesses said, the nation’s two month-long observances serve as reminders so people can be ready for the unexpected every day of the year. “It gives folks the opportunity to take a step back and consider hazards they may encounter, and [to] begin to build a plan,” Salesses said. Preparedness mainly focuses on natural disasters such as ﬂoods, ﬁres, earthquakes and hurricanes, he noted, adding that different parts of the world give rise to different types of storms. Other disasters could be “man-made” occurrences that can often strike

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Fort Eustis kicks-off SAAM with 5K run

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U.S. Army Soldiers cross the ﬁnish line during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 5K run at Fort Eustis, April 1.The run was hosted by the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) and open to all installation personnel to help kick off SAAPM.

FAR LEFT: U.S. Army Col. Randal Nelson, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) commander, left, and Col. William Galbraith, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, sign a commitment pledge before a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 5K run at Fort Eustis, April 1.The Department of Defense theme for this year’s SAAM is “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part.” LEFT: A Fort Eustis Victim Advocate holds the starting line before the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 5K kick-off event at Fort Eustis, April 1. SAAPM provides commanders an opportunity to take stock in how far they have come in the ﬁght against sexual assault and domestic violence in the U.S. Army and continue the focus on prevention.

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Children from the Pershing Child Development Center show off a sign during a parade celebrating the Month of the Military Child at Fort Eustis, April 1. Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host a number of events throughout the month including a teen lock-in and a parents’ night out. The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band play for children from the Pershing Child Development Center before a parade celebrating Month of the Military Child at Fort Eustis, April 1. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, most military children are healthy and resilient, and may have Children from the Pershing Child Development Cenpositive outcomes ter take part in a parade celebrating the Month of the as a result of certain Military Child at Fort Eustis, April 1. During the parade, deployment stresschildren were accompanied by personnel from the U.S. ors, some groups are Army Training and Doctrine Command Band as they more at risk. paraded around the buildings’ parking lot.

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U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, signed a memorandum on March 20, establishing Task Force Cyber Secure, to address challenges of the cyberspace domain in synchronization, operations and governance within the Air Force and with those organizations it supports. “This task force is fundamental to understanding the inherent risks within the cyberspace domain and instituting a culture change, in which our Airmen realize the impact cybersecurity has on all the Air Force core missions,” Welsh said. Lt. Gen. Bill Bender, Secretary of the Air Force chief of information dominance and chief information officer, outlined three main focus areas the task force will be responsible for. “The task force will diagnose the extent of the cyber threat and the vulnerabilities that currently impact our core missions and will plan to develop a risk management plan that will allow the Air Force to fly, fight and win in a cyber-contested environment,” Bender said. “Finally, the task force will recommend investment priorities to the SECAF and CSAF for how best to address the cybersecurity challenges. “The Air Force focuses the majority of the cybersecurity effort on protecting the information technology we’ve always protected the last 20 years, but that’s only 20 percent of the problem,” Bender continued. He envisions a “comprehensive, enterprise-level look at the cyber threat as it relates to everything outside of that 20 percent.” The concepts of mission assurance and cybersecurity were addressed and studied across the Department of Defense and the Air Force across multiple functional lines and major commands. A top priority of Task Force Cyber Secure is to be inclusive of all stakeholders who are working this cyber challenge already and to begin synchronizing and coordinating efforts for securing and mitigating operational risk to the most critical nodes and “centers of gravity.” Pete Kim, the Cyberspace Operations and Warfighting Integration acting director, will lead the daily task force operations and direct an organization that will

“This task force is fundamental to understanding the inherent risks within the cyberspace domain and instituting a culture change, in which our Airmen realize the impact cybersecurity has on all the Air Force core missions.” — Mark A. Welsh III Chief of Staff of the Air Force General

include cyberspace stakeholders throughout the Air Force. “Many efforts for securing the core missions in cyberspace are currently distributed across multiple organizations and commands throughout the Air Force,” Kim said. “We have great leaders moving out on fixing ‘the problem’ within their functional areas, but the time is right to look into opportunities to synchronize and maximize resources at the corporate level in order to establish a foundational, consistent enterprise-wide approach in the future.” The task force efforts will inform Air Force strategic planning and programming for fiscal year 2017 and beyond. It will provide a governance plan for Air Force corporate board management and synchronization of cybersecurity investments of the future in the planning, programming, budgeting and execution (PPBE) process. The task force will also integrate multiple efforts and studies, attempting to address cybersecurity across the Air Force, focusing on Air Force core missions and provide a prioritized cybersecurity investment strategy for SECAF and CSAF. “We’re already seeing benefits of a focused task force standing up to address the cybersecurity challenge,” Bender said. “At a practical level, sharing information across the Air Force, education on the seriousness of the threat and the vulnerabilities, and connecting the dots are the benefits I’m beginning to see. We are also connecting with academia and commercial industry because we recognize their contributions as significant force multipliers in this domain.”

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The U.S. Army has recently focused on reducing civilian end strength so it is commensurate with the drawdown of U.S. Army Soldiers, but it’s still a work in progress noted Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh. McHugh and Gen. Ray Odierno, Chief of Staff of the Army, testified March 26, at a House Appropriations Committee, Defense subcommittee hearing on Army posture. “There’s lots of pressure on the services to reduce civilian end strength and we do believe the Fourth Estate -- what we call the rest of the Department of Defense outside of the services -- absolutely needs to be looked at in terms of growth,” Odierno told lawmakers. The DoD defines the Fourth Estate as defense agencies, field activities and some other entities not falling under one of the services or under a combatant command. The remarks were in response to comments by a lawmaker that the ratio of civilian employees to active-duty personnel is at historic levels, meaning the number of civilians relative to uniformed personnel has gone up. “Bringing that ratio down to the historic norm would save the Defense Department $82.5 billion over the next five years,” a congressman said. “All these savings could be reinvested to alleviate the impacts of [sequestration].” The lawmaker then acknowledged that the Army did in fact shed 47,048 civilian employees recently. REASONS FOR CIVILIAN GROWTH Much of that civilian growth over the last decade was predicated on several things, McHugh said. “We were at war and ... because of the demand in-theater.” Many of the jobs taken on by Army civilians and contractors had been previously held by those in uniform, he noted. Through “some actions by Congress, we’ve been required to do a number of things that substantially increased civilian numbers,” he said. “For example, there’s a provision in law that inherently military activities must be in-sourced and can’t be contracted out.” For example, the Army had to downsize its procure-

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Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno prepare to testify March 26, at a House Appropriations Committee, Defense subcommittee Army posture hearing.

ment and contracting officers after the Government Accountability Office found that “we didn’t have enough civilian overseers and were relying too heavily on weapons contractors,” he said. Those factors “explain the growth in large measure,” he said. Since 2011, the Army civilian workforce has been drawn down some 14 percent, McHugh said, adding that “we’ve done some analysis [showing if or when] active end strength reaches 450,000, we’d have to continue to come down to about 239,000 civilians. And, should sequestration occur, that will bring the needed drawdown of civilians to about 233,000, he said. Summing up, McHugh said “we have a responsibility to balance our military reductions with our civilian reductions and we’re attempting to do that and over time I think we’ll get there. We can then hopefully reinvest those savings in military-based programs.” Odierno said that Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter “pledged to take a hard look” at drawing down the Fourth Estate. When Carter was deputy defense secretary in 2013, he discussed the Fourth Estate at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. A DOD News release reported Carter’s remarks: “We are placing a great emphasis on reducing the cost of what we in the Pentagon call the ‘Fourth Estate,’ which ... represents a fifth of the Department’s budget, and it merits at least as much scrutiny as the military services’ budgets. There are real savings to be realized here.” Carter added that DOD must “drive down tail to strengthen tooth.”

MORE OPENINGS FOR WOMEN Regarding the topic of female Soldiers, Odierno said,”We are modernizing the force and maximizing talent by opening more than 55,000 positions to women and are assessing the potential for opening as many as 166,000 additional positions across the force.” The Army is still in the process of doing studies regarding opening up positions to women, he said. Those studies are focusing on physical standards and impacts of gender integration across training, recruiting and other areas. The integration studies include looking at what it takes to integrate women into “some organizations and setting them up for success,” Odierno said, adding that he wants to ensure the process and requirements are fair for all Soldiers. “We don’t want to create more un-readiness” than there already is due to the budget constraints. “So it has to be managed properly.” The Army is set to open up the engineer field to women “but has not yet made a determination on armor and infantry,” the chief said. “We’re still finishing up that assessment and expect it to be completed in the September time frame.” McHugh added that the Army’s goal is to set all Soldiers up for success and place them where they’re best suited, male or female. “It’s our bedrock principle.” While much of the focus has been on whether women can meet certain physical requirements in some military occupational specialties, McHugh offered that by some estimates, “about 10 percent of men currently in [certain] MOSs [or military occupational specialties] will probably have to think about being reclassified because they’re unlikely to meet those standards.”

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LAFBCommunity JBLE Ice Hockey Team is looking for members Interested in playing ice hockey? The hockey team is looking for players of all skill levels to assemble the ﬁrst Joint Base Langley-Eustis hockey team. If interested in joining, email Staff Sgt. Eric Luttrell at eric.luttrell.3@us.af.mil, or call 225-1221.

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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com Poetry Slam - April 29, 8 a.m. Poet? Lyricist? Show your skills at Langley’s Poetry Slam. All submissions are due to 1st Lt. Jasmine Chapman at jasmine.chapman.1@us.af.mil, no later than April 10. 4th Annual S.T.A.R. Road Rally – April 29 Calling all bikers for Langley’s 4th Annual S.T.A.R. Road Rally! Enjoy some fresh air as motorcyclists ride 70 miles in support of sexual assault awareness. Feel free to wear biker club attire and bring friends who have access to the base. Safety checks will begin at 7:30 a.m. All bikers must pre-register no later than April 15, and be cleared with the respective unit safety representative. To register, contact the SAPR ofﬁce at 764-3359. For more information about SAAM events, contact the SAPR ofﬁce at 764-3359.

JBLE hosts Warrior Day and Block Party Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host a Warrior Day and Block Party May 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline for team submissions is April 17. Sport teams are as follows. ■ Opening Event- 2 Mile Warrior Run ■ Golf – 1 walking team of 4 ($10/person) ■ Bowling - 1 team of 4 ($6/person) ■ Gaming (Call of Duty AW) - 1 team of 4 ■ Soccer - 1 team of 11 ■ Dodgeball - 1 team of 8 ■ Ultimate Football - 1 team of 6 ■ Softball - 1 team of 10 ■ Volleyball - 1 team of 11 ■ 3 on 3 Basketball - 1 team of 3 There will also be a Chief/Eagles versus Airmen softball game at 3 p.m. The block party events include a gladiator joust, obstacle course, mechanical bull-riding, rock wall climbing and a bounce house. For more information and to sign up for a team sport, call Tech. Sgt. Jessica Covington at 765-8165 or Staff Sgt. Candice Gadison at 764-5791.

JBLE Volunteer Salute 2015 The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host a volunteer salute for all volunteers at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, April 17, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Community Commons. For more information, call 764-3990.

45th IS Field Day Frenzy The 45th Intelligence Squadron Booster Club is hosting a Field Day Frenzy April 18, to celebrate the Month of the Military Child. There will be face painting, relay races, games, fire trucks, Military Working Dog demonstrations, a dunk tank, food booths and more. Tickets are $1 and the proceeds will benefit the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation and Our Military Kids, in addition to funding other events throughout the year to benefit military children. For more information, contact Senior Airman Courtney Hamilton at 225-7308.

2015 Earth Week events The following list of events will be held in recognition of Earth Week, April 20 - 24. ■ Water Conservation/Rain Barrel Making Workshop – The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron, Hampton Clean City Commission and Hampton Master Gardeners present a rain barrel workshop, April 20, from 8 to 11 a.m., at the Langley Community Commons Center. Supplies, training and expertise on how to build and maintain a rain barrel are included . Participants can purchase kits for $40 cash or a check payable to Hampton Master Gardeners. Registration is limited to 16 participants. To register, email Thomas Olexa at thomas.olexa.3@ us.af.mil. ■ Water Conservation/Storm Drain Marking – The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron is seeking volunteers to install storm drain medallions at Bethel Manor Langley Family Housing, April 20, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Storm drains will be labeled with medallions warning residents not to dump pollutants into the drain. The markings promote water conservation by recognizing that anything going into a drain heads directly into natural water systems of the Chesapeake Bay. All volunteers will receive an interpretative lesson, water and supplies. Parents, children and students are all welcome to volunteer. To register, email Dawn Christian at dawn.christrian@ us.af.mil. ■ Arbor Day Tree Planting – The Earth Week committee will host a tree planting with Smoky the Bear at the Langley Child Development Center, April 21 at 10 a.m. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Travor Webber at 765-7388. ■ JBLE Langley Nature Trail Reopening – The Earth Week committee is hosting a reopening for the nature trail, April 21 at 1 p.m. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Travor Webber at 765-7388. ■ Living Shoreline Planting (two-day event) -- The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron is seeking volunteers to help plant native vegetation plugs along the Langley shoreline, April 23 and April 24, from 8 a.m. to noon. This volunteer project effort will enhance living shoreline conditions along the Back River at Langley by using strategic placements of plants, stones, and sand, or other structural erosion and enhance wetland habitat. All volunteers will receive an interpretative lesson, water and supplies. 30 volunteers are needed each day. To volunteer, email Thomas Olexa at thomas.olexa.3@ us.af.mil.

AFSA Run-A-Thon The 2015 JBLE Air Force Sergeants Association Run-AThon starts at the Bayview Club, May 8, and lasts from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to individual runners or teams up to four members. Prizes will be awarded to the participant(s) who raised the most money; and the individual and team who ran the most miles. Proceeds are to beneﬁt AFSA and the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Jordan Kimble at jordan.kimble@us.af.mil or Senior Master Sgt. Tara Ward at tara.ward@us.af.mil.

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Commuters who enter or depart Fort Eustis and encounter trafﬁc delays should call 878-3200 to report concerns. This will allow 733rd Mission Support Division Current Operations personnel to send the information to the rest of the JBLE community to adjust travel plans accordingly. Motorists are reminded to always to exercise caution and patience with emergency personnel, construction crews and other drivers.

The Fort Eustis Housing Services Ofﬁce will host a Home Buying Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., April 14 and a Home Selling Seminar April 16 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. 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. To register, call 878-5579 or 878-5687.

The Vietnam War 50th Commemoration, “Honoring Our Heroes,” will take place May 15-16 at Fort Eustis. The following events will be held May 15: motorcycle ride and safety rodeo, luncheon at the Fort Eustis Club at 11:30 a.m. (tickets are $15) featuring guest speakers, music, exhibits and static displays. For more information, contact Carlton Williams at 878-6880 or carlton.h.williams4.civ@ mail.mil. The following events will be held May 16: golf tournament form 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Retiree Appreciation Day, Commissary case lot sale, children’s 5K run, live music, corn hole tournament and a Vietnam-era fashion show. For more information, contact Gloria Anderson at 8783717 or gloria.d.anderson.naf@mail.mil. To purchase luncheon tickets, call the Fort Eustis Club at 878-5700.

Regimental Memorial Chapel services Catholic, Protestant, Lent and Holy Week services listed below: Good Friday Service – noon, April 3 Lenten Weekday Mass – 11:45 a.m., April 3 Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion – 7 p.m., April 3 Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) – 8 p.m., April 4 Easter Sunday Mass (Mass of the Resurrection) – 9:30 a.m., April 5 Easter Sunrise Service – 7 a.m., April 5 Easter Sunday Service – 10 a.m., April 5 at Chapel Next to Wylie Theater; 11 a.m. at the RMC For more information, call 878-1304.

Commissary closure The Fort Eustis Commissary will be closed April 5 in observance of Easter Sunday, and will remain closed on April 6 as regularly scheduled. For more information, contact Vicky Shabbott at 8785966, ext. 275.

Fort Eustis Club Easter Brunch The Fort Eustis Club will host Easter Brunch April 5, at 2123 Pershing Ave.The menu features a breakfast and omelet bar, hot buffet, carving station, soup, salad, dessert and beverages. The reservation cost is $22 for adults, $12 for children ages 4-10, and free for children ages 3 and under.The walk-in cost is $24 for adults, $14 for children ages 4-10, and free for children ages 3 and under. Seating times are from 10 a.m. to noon and noon to 2 p.m. For pre-paid reservations, call 878-5700 or 878-3048.

Casualty Notiﬁcation and Assistance training Casualty Notiﬁcation and Assistance training will occur April 13-15, at 8 a.m. at the Bateman Army Education Center, room 131. The training is open to active-duty Soldiers, Reservists and National Guard members; E-7 and above and O-3 and above are encouraged to attend. To register and for more information, contact Amber Hendricks at 878-1118.

Autism Awareness Fair The JBLE Exceptional Family Member Program will host an Autism Awareness Fair April 14 from 6 to 7 p.m., at 650 Monroe Ave. The event features information displays, family activities and giveaways. Registration is required. To register, call Marlene Cherrye at 878-1954 or email marlene.f.cherrye.civ@mail.mil.

Days of Remembrance observance McDonald Army Health Center will host the 2015 Days of Remembrance observance, April 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Wylie Theater. This year’s theme is “Learning from the Holocaust: Choosing to Act.” The Holocaust Commission’s “What We Carry” program will be presented by the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater. The program provides powerful video footage of interviews with local survivors and archival footage that mirrors their individual stories of survival. For more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Chimea Levant at 314-7785 or chimea.m.levant.mil@mail.mil.

Earth Week 2015 events April 22 marks the 45th national celebration of Earth Day, a time to celebrate the gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. The following “Acts of Service” volunteer activities will take place April 20-24: Matthew Jones HouseTours – April 20 at 9 to 11 a.m. Nature Trail Improvements – April 20, 9 to 11 a.m. Tree Stake Removal – April 20, 9 to 11 a.m. Filterra Maintenance Project and Storm Drain Marking April 21, 9 to 11 a.m. Wildlife Boat Tours – April 21, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Warwick Pier Improvements Day 1 – April 22, 9 to 11 a.m. Bird House Installation – April 22, 9 to 11 a.m. Box Turtle Survey – April 22, 9 to 11 a.m. Harrison Shoreline Plantings – April 23, 9 to 11 a.m. Outfall Clean-up – April 23, 9 to 11 a.m. Warwick Pier Improvements Day 2 – April 24, 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers who register by April 9 will receive an Earth Day T-shirt on the day of their event. For registration and event information, contact Karen Harvey at 878-5210 or karen.l.harvey-harris.ctr@mail.mil or Arba Williamson at 878-7378 or arba.g.williamson2. civ@mail.mil.

Fort Eustis Spring clean up Spring clean-up will take place April 18 through 24 at Fort Eustis. Organizations and Soldiers are expected to clean their areas of responsibility in accordance with the following schedule: April 18-19 – Housing areas April 20-24 – Common areas, unit sponsored areas, barracks and work areas April 20-24 – Leaders inspections

Sexual Assault Awareness Month events 5K/10K Bunny Hop – April 3, 7 a.m. Hop, hope, run for change in sexual assaults. The run and walk will begin at the Air Combat Command running trail. Don’t forget to wear teal to support sexual assault awareness. There will be prizes. Meet Your Victim Advocate - April 6, 12 – 2 p.m. and April 23, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come out to the Commissary and meet Langley Volunteer Victim Advocates (VVA). Learn about the available services, find out how to become a VVA and take home prizes. MeetYourVictim Advocate - April 9, 20, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Come out to the Base Exchange and meet Langley Volunteer Victim Advocates (VVA). Learn about the available services, find out how to become a VVA and take home prizes. JBLE Sexual Assault Awareness Production - April 7 and 22, show times at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Sexual Assault Theater Group presents an Air Forcerelated skit on sexual assault prevention at the base theater. Sexual Assault Awareness Fair - April 8 and 22 Join the 633rd Air Base Wing SARC, Family Advocacy, ADAPT, Chaplains’ Corp and Military Family Life Consultants in the Langley Hospital Atrium as they promote sexual assault awareness through fun and games. Don’t miss out on the prizes! Poetry Slam - April 29, 8 a.m. Poet? Lyricist? Show your skills at Langley’s Poetry Slam. All submissions are due to 1st Lt. Jasmine Chapman at jasmine.chapman.1@us.af.mil, no later than April 10. 4th Annual S.T.A.R. Road Rally – April 29 Calling all bikers for Langley’s 4th Annual S.T.A.R. Road Rally! Enjoy some fresh air as motorcyclists ride 70 miles in support of sexual assault awareness. Feel free to wear biker club attire and bring friends who have access to the base. Safety checks will begin at 7:30 a.m. All bikers must pre-register no later than April 15, and be cleared with the respective unit safety representative. To register, contact the SAPR office at 764-3359. For more information about SAAM events, contact the SAPR office at 764-3359.

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OutsideTheGate First Baptist Norfolk hosts Easter Celebrations First Baptist Norfolk begins the 2015 Easter weekend with a Good Friday service at noon on April 3.The ﬁrst Easter Celebration Gathering will be held April 4 at 6:00 pm. April 5, the church has 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. gatherings to celebrate Easter. April 5 at 6 p.m., First Baptist has a special Easter gathering designed for an audience of 18 to 20 year olds. First Baptist welcomes people of all ages to come and experience an Easter worship gathering during Easter weekend. The church is located at 312 Kempsville Road in Norfolk near the Virginia Beach and Norfolk border and nestled in the intersection of I-64 and I-264 and off of the Newtown Road South exit. For more information, contact Steve Harper at 461-4660 or 646-6419.

Local Easter egg hunts Hampton University, Easter-by-the-Bay E-G-Gstravaganza – April 4, noon to 3 p.m. at 30 Strawberry Banks Boulevard in Hampton. Admission is free. The event is open to children ages 10 and under and their parents. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, face painting, balloon artists, games, inﬂatable slides, prizes, food vendors and more. Guests are asked to park in Lot 10 next to the Convocation Center and ride the shuttles to Strawberry Banks. For more information, call 727-5002. James City County, Easter Egg Extravaganza – April 4, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Wanner Stadium at 5700 Warhill Trail and 1:30 p.m. at the Frink Community Center at 8901 Pochahontas Trail. Admission is free and the event is open to children ages 7 and under. More than 10,000 eggs will be provided and the hunts will be divided by age group. Bring your Easter baskets and cameras and enjoy face painting, refreshments and more. For more information, visit www.jamescitycountyva.gov or call 259-3232 for weather-related updates. Lee Hall Mansion, Great Egg Hunt – April 4th, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 163 Yorktown Road in Newport News. Admission is $5 per child. The event is open to children ages 11 and under and will take place on the grounds of historic Lee Hall Mansion. Other activities will include games and photos with the Easter Bunny. For more information, call 888-3371 or visit www.leehall. org. Peninsula Town Center, Easter Egg Hunt – April 4, 10 a.m. at Town Square at 4410 East Claiborne Square in Hampton. Admission is $6. The event is open to children ages 2-8 and registration is required. Registration includes an Easter basket, face painting and a race bib. More than 2,000 candy-ﬁlled eggs will be provided and 10 eggs will contain prizes valued up to $100. Other activities include a magician and photos with the Easter Bunny. To register, visit www.peninsulatowncenter.com. Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Easter Eggstravaganza – April 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1255 Big Bethel Road in Hampton. The cost is $5 per child and free for accompanying adults. Activities will include 10 Easter egg hunts for age groups 3-6 and 7-12. There will be 250 tickets for

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York County Public Library Book Sale The Friends of the York County Public Library will host a Book Sale April 10-12 at 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway. The event is open to members only from 3 to 7 p.m., April 10. The general public can purchase books from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 11 and 1 to 5 p.m., April 12. For more information, call 890-3377 or visit www.yorkcounty.gov/library.

Autism Awareness Day The Autism Society of Central Virginia will host Autism Awareness Day April 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kings Dominion in Richmond. Discounted tickets will be available for purchase. ASCV will have a welcome tent set up at the front gate and will distribute packets highlighting gluten-free meal options at the park, quiet area locations, ear plugs and a Kid Traker wristband. Volunteers will also be available to help set up ride boarding passes for guests needing assistance. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.ascv.org.

All-American Muscle Car Celebration The Rotary Club of New Kent presents the All-American Muscle car Celebration April 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Kent Winery, located off of I-64 at exit 211. Tickets are $10 for car show only and $25 for car show and wine tasting. Children 12 and under are free. All proceeds go to the Families of the Wounded Fund. There will be wine tasting, food, vendors, music and a silent auction. There will be more than 200 classic and contemporary muscle cars and trucks. In case of rain, the rescheduled date will be April 12.

‘Walk A Mile in Her Shoes’ - April 11, 11 a.m. Looking for base and community involvement while promoting a great cause? Visit http://www.ﬁrstgiving. com/csas to register as an individual or a team to support “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” a men’s march at the Peninsula Town Center geared toward stopping rape, sexual assault and gender violence.

VWM 5K Run-Walk to Remember The Virginia War Memorial will host its fourth annual 5K Run-Walk to Remember April 18, at 8 a.m. at 621 South Belvidere Street in Richmond. The event is held to honor and remember the sacriﬁces of America’s veterans and active-duty military personnel. Runners and walkers will include servicemen and women in uniform. Registration is $25 per adult participant and children ages 3-12 can register to participate in the free Kid’s Fun Run. Participants can register in person or online at www.vawarmemorial.org. Packet pick up will take place April 17 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and

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Bataan Death March Memorial Walk The Bataan Death March Memorial Walk occurs on April 18 at the Dismal Swamp Trail, Chesapeake Va., beginning at various times. Participation is free, however, donations to non-proﬁt charities are requested. Check-in for the walk to the North Carolina Border is from 5:45 to 6 a.m. The ﬁve mile walk check-in is from 9:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. The one mile family walk check-in is from 10:45 to 11 a.m. Closing remarks will begin at 12 p.m.

Veterans Center Annual Showcase The College of William and Mary’s Center for Veterans Engagement will host its Annual Showcase April 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Ewell Recital Hall at 221 Jamestown Rd. Join us to celebrate the work of veterans who are writers, musicians, comics and student volunteers. A donation to the center is requested for admission and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sam Pressler at sjpressler@email.wm.edu or call (973) 896-1117.

DAV 5K Walk/Run for Veterans The Disabled American Veterans will host a 5K Walk/ Run for Veterans April 25 at Newport News Park at 13560 Jefferson Ave. The cost is $30 for pre-registrations postmarked by April 17, $40 on race day and $15 for children ages 12 and under. Race day registrations and packet pick will begin at 7:30 a.m.The 5K run will start at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K walk begins at 9 a.m. The event will start and finish at the Ranger Station; the course is mostly flat to slightly rolling and scenic out-andback. Post-race refreshments will be available at the Pavilion area adjacent to the parking lot. To register online, visit https://www.firstgiving.com\deptofvadavwalk. For more information, contact Cynthia Madison at 4492238 or cnmmmadison@aol.com.

Asthma Awareness 5K Run The Jerome Alston Memorial Foundation, a 501c3 nonproﬁt public charity is hosting our Second Annual Breathe Easy 5K Run/Walk for Asthma Awareness & Health Expo on May 2,beginning at 8 a.m., at Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach. May is Asthma Awareness Month. We will be celebrating those we’ve lost to asthma as well as those still living and suffering with asthma. For more information, contact 1st Lt. Whitney Alston at be5k@jeromealston.org.

Greater EmmanuelTemple hosts shoe drive The Greater Emmanuel Temple Outreach Ministry will host a shoe drive until April 30 at 1225 North king Street, Hampton, Va. The ministry is asking for gently used shoes. For more information, contact Michael and Trina Golden at www.getcogic.org.

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