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The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states, “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.â€? Recent mass shootings and spree killings – most recently, the case of a U.S. Army specialist who killed four, including himself, and wounded 16 people at Fort Hood, Texas – have fanned the ames of the national dialogue about gun ownership, sparking new debate between highly-polarized ideological opponents as to the necessity and safety of owning ďŹ rearms. Joint Base Langley-Eustis carefully follows a series of policies at Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis that allows personnel to own and store ďŹ rearms while following protocols to ensure the safety of the base populace. U.S. Air Force Airmen living in permanent-party dormitories at Langley AFB may not store ďŹ rearms in their rooms, but may register and keep their weapons at the 633rd Security Forces Squadron armory. Similarly, U.S. Army Soldiers residing in barracks at Fort Eustis may store their ďŹ rearms in their unit’s armory. U.S. Service members residing in base housing must complete an Air Force Form 1314, Firearms Registration, which details the type and amount of weapons, as well as the amount of ammunition to be stored within the home.
Additionally, these Service members must complete a Department of Defense Form 2760, QualiďŹ cation to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, which helps determine potential reasons a member may be disallowed to possess a weapon. Members charged with crimes will be unable to store weapons in their home. Airmen and Soldiers new to JBLE may store their ďŹ rearms at the 633rd and 733rd SFS armories while they complete the registration and background check process. “Many of our [Service members] don’t know they can store their weapons at [JBLE],â€? said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mark Walker, 633rd SFS armorer. “Whether living on-or offbase, personnel have the opportunity to keep their weapons close by.â€? Soldiers at Fort Eustis must consult their unit armorer for weapons guidance, as individual units have varying policies regarding access to weapons stored in the unit armory. Langley Airmen must register through their ďŹ rst sergeant, commander and the 633rd SFS armory. Airmen may check out their weapEditor’s Note: Airman 1st Class Kimons from the armory for up to 72 hours. berly Nagle contributed to this report.
Heritage Spotlight Following declarations of secession by seven Southern states, South Carolina demanded the U.S. Army abandon its facilities in Charleston Harbor. On Dec. 26, 1860, U.S. Major Robert Anderson covertly moved his small command from the indefensible Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island to Fort Sumter, a substantial fortress controlling the entrance of Charleston Harbor. An attempt by U.S. President James Buchanan to reinforce and resupply Anderson, using the unarmed merchant ship Star of the West, failed when it was ďŹ red upon by shore batteries on area -- except Fort Sumter. During the early months of 1861, the situaJan. 9, 1861. South Carolina authorities then seized all Federal property in the Charleston tion around Fort Sumter increasingly began to
Those wishing to extend this period must receive approval from their ďŹ rst sergeant and commander. Personnel transiting to and from JBLE must inform security personnel at the gate when bringing a weapon onto the installation regardless whether or not they possess a valid concealed carry permit. When carrying weapons in a vehicle, handlers must store the weapon and ammunition in different areas, said John Challis, 733rd SFS deputy director. Additionally, personnel may not bring weapons into a government building. U.S. Army Col. Jayne Jansen, 633rd Air Base Wing vice commander, afďŹ rmed the installation’s commitment to respecting the rights of gun owners while creating a safe atmosphere for JBLE’s workforce and families. “Our goal is to ensure the safety and security of our Airmen, Soldiers, families and civilians at Joint Base LangleyEustis,â€? Jansen said. “The policies we have in place allow weapon owners to exercise their rights in a way that keeps our community safe. “These guidelines strike a balance between community safety and responsible ďŹ rearm ownership for base personnel,â€? Jansen added. For more information about JBLE’s ďŹ rearm policies, contact the 633rd SFS armory at 764-5295 or consult individual unit armories where applicable.
The Battle of Fort Sumter resemble a siege. In March, Brig. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard, the ďŹ rst general ofďŹ cer of the newly formed Confederate States of America, was placed in command of Confederate forces in Charleston. Beauregard energetically directed the strengthening of batteries around Charleston harbor aimed at Fort Sumter. Conditions in the fort grew dire as the Union soldiers rushed to complete the installation of additional guns. Anderson was short of men, food and supplies. The resupply of Fort Sumter became the ďŹ rst crisis of the administration of President Abraham Lincoln. He notiďŹ ed the Governor of South Carolina, Francis W. Pickens, that he was send-
ing supply ships, which resulted in an ultimatum from the Confederate government: evacuate Fort Sumter immediately. Anderson refused to surrender. At 4:30 a.m. on April 12, the Confederates bombarded the fort from artillery batteries surrounding the harbor. Although the Union garrison returned ďŹ re, they were signiďŹ cantly outgunned and, after 34 hours, Anderson agreed to evacuate. There was no loss of life on either side as a direct result of this engagement, although a gun explosion during the surrender ceremonies on April 14 caused one Union death.
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Motorcycle Safety Day By Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
With spring beginning, motorcyclists are pulling off their tarps, jumping on their bikes and hitting the road. U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group participated in the Third Annual Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day April 2, and got ready for the riding season by having some fun and reviewing the rules and regulations of motorcycle safety. “Instead of just getting all the riders together for a ten-minute safety briefing and telling them how to practice safe motorcycle habits, we actually host a big event and try to make it as fun as possible,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin, 497th ISR Group imagery mission supervisor. “Since many riders have had their bikes in their garages for several months, this event will get them back into a safe mind frame for riding.” According to Air Force Instruction 91-207, Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, commanders and functional managers below the wing-level must ensure motorcycle riders attend an annual pre-season motorcycle riders’ briefing. “It will help Airmen follow the rules, wear their personal protective equipment and enforce good riding habits to minimize the number of accidents that occur,” said Benjamin. Col. Donna O’Harren, 497th ISR Group commander, and Master Sgt. Jason Scott, 497th ISR Group chief of safety, kicked off the event with a safety briefing, followed by some games. One of the games challenged the motorcyclists’ stability. A thin wooden plank was laid on the ground and riders were challenged to follow in a straight line along the entire plank. After the games proud owners showcased their rides in a motorcycle show, giving spectators the chance to vote on their favorite
Correction Updates to JBLE School Liaison information: For parents seeking home instruction options, a Notice of Intent to Provide Home Instruction must be submitted to the appropriate school district office. School district offices can provide necessary forms. To participate in the Home Instruction
According to Air Force Instruction 91-207, Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, commanders and functional managers below the wing-level must ensure motorcycle riders attend an annual pre-season motorcycle riders’ briefing. cruiser, standard and sport bike while enjoying burgers. The Mentorship-Ride to the Jamestown Settlement and back introduced the application of motorcycle etiquette and road safety to new riders and helped them develop camaraderie with more experienced riders. “The farthest we’d ride without stopping is ten to fifteen miles and then we’d stop and talk and continue riding again,” said Benjamin. “A smart start for new riders is to take it slow, not go beyond their limits and find a mentor. Even experienced riders who get on their bikes after having not ridden for months should take it step-by-step.” Benjamin encouraged interested, unlicensed Airmen to contact their squadron’s motorcycle safety representative to enroll in safety courses and get qualified to ride. According to Benjamin, they have the knowledge and contacts to find mentors and classes. The Basic Riding Course is a weekend course at Thomas Nelson Community College and bikes are supplied for those who do not have one. The course costs $135, but is reimbursable. The second course is at Fort Eustis at no cost, but with personally owned bikes, gear and gasoline. For more information, contact your squadron’s motorcycle safety representative or the Langley Air Force Base Ground Safety office at 764-5058.
Program, parents must also choose one of the following options: ■ The teaching parent can have a teaching license, high school diploma; hold a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited institution or request written consideration. The parent may be asked to submit a program of study or curriculum with the notice of intent. ■ Meet the qualifications for a teacher
prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education. The parent may also be asked to submit a program of study or curriculum with the notice of intent. ■ Enroll the child or children in a correspondence course approved by the superintendent of public instruction. Evidence of enrollment must be submitted with notice of intent. ■ Provide a program of study or cur-
Photos by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael, 30th Intelligence Squadron deputy operations supervisor, and Senior Master Sgt. Todd, 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group supervisor of plans and programs, show off their motorcycles at the Third Annual 497th ISR Motorcycle Safety Day at Langley Air Force Base, April 2. The event educated motorcycle riders about safe practices and regulations before the upcoming season. (The last names of the subjects are withheld for security purposes) LEFT: U.S. Air Force Col. Donna O’Harren, 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group commander, speaks during the Third Annual 497th ISR Motorcycle Safety Day at Langley Air Force Base, April 2. Motorcycle Safety Day. The event featured a bike show, prizes, and information on rules and regulations of the road along with a safety briefing.
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“Sustainability means a commitment to environmental protection and conservation. We hope to show [the community] Earth Week and sustainability is not once a year – it involves continual improvement and protection of the natural environment around us.�
This year marks the 44th annual observance of Earth Day, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis personnel hope to continue protecting the planet with the help of the community. This year, JBLE’s Earth Week observance focuses on sustainability. “Sustainability means a commitment to environmental protection and conservation,â€? said Mike Mallozzi, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron pollution pre— Mike Mallozzi vention manager. “We hope to show 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron [the community] Earth Week and suspollution prevention manager tainability is not once a year – it involves continual improvement and protection of the natural environment around us.â€? â– Storm Drain Marker Installation at To promote sustainability, environ- The Landings mental personnel set up events to enâ– Box Turtle Survey at Fort Eustis gage, educate and excite the JBLE com- training areas 1 and 2 munity about saving our planet. JBLE members can look forward to protect- April 25 ing the environment through the folâ– Bethel Reservoir Clean Up at Bethlowing events: el Park â– Nature Trail Clean Up at the LangApril 21 ley AFB nature trail â– Scavenger hunt at Bethel Manor Elâ– Historical Tours at the Matthew ementary Jones House â– Earthly Creatures Assembly at BME â– Nature Trail Clean Up at Fort Eustis Other Fort Eustis Events nature trail â– Buttery and rain garden maintenance April 22 â– Tree dedication area â– Tree Planting Ceremony at General â– Plantings and lawn maintenance Russ Child Development Center â– 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeâ– Tree Care Workshop at Gen. Russ ditionary) rain garden maintenance â– Army Training Support Center CDCSong Bird Box Placement at Gen. Russ CDC spring clean up â– Base Facility Clean Up across Langâ– Child development centers earth ley Air Force Base day activities â– Environmental Info Fair at the â– Shoreline clean up and plantings Eustis Club â– Training area 8 maintenance â– Balfour Beatty Community Earth April 23 Day and safety event â– Birding on the Nature Trail at the Other Langley Air Force Base Langley AFB nature trail â– Earth Day Awareness at the Lang- events ley AFB Exchange â– Static displays at Bateman Library â– Harrison Road Marsh Grass Shore- and the Exchange line Planting along the Harrison shoreEvent times and locations are subject line â– James River Reserve Fleet Tugboat to change. For more information about Tours along the James River Langley Air Force Base Earth Week events, contact Mallozzi at michael.malApril 24 lozzi.1@us.af.mil, or contact Tom Olexa at â– Rain Barrel Workshop at the Lang- thomas.olexa.2@us.af.mil. For Fort Eustis, call the environmental ofďŹ ce at 878-5210. ley AFB static hangar
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This year marks the 44th annual celebration of Earth Day. Joint Base Langley-Eustis environmental personnel have planned events for the entire week of earth day to engage the community.The Joint Base Langley Eustis community has an opportunity to help protect the environment through events hosted by JBLE environmental personnel during Earth Week.This year, the JBLE environmental focus revolves around sustainability.
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Members of the Williamsburg Area Chamber and Tourism Alliance Community Leadership Service program toured Fort Eustis, April 1. Fort Eustis personnel gave participants a unique perspective of the installation’s missions, units and role in the Hampton Roads community. Visitors received a presentation about the many missions performed by various units at the installation, including the Simulations Center, the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) waterborne operations at 3rd Port, the 128th Aviation Brigade helicopter maintenance facility and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters. “This is a group of senior community members who want to ďŹ nd out all about what is going on in our local community,â€? said Ted Juraschek, CLS program committee member. “With this program and these tours, new retirees have an opportunity to really see where they can use their skills to help out and make our community a wonderful place to live.â€? As part of the visit, participants drove simu-
lated forklifts and cranes at the Simulation Center to better understand the preparation Advanced Individual Training Soldiers undergo to perform their duties. Members ended the day with a tour through TRADOC headquarters and a presentation given by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark MacCarley, TRADOC Deputy Chief of Staff. “There are no better ambassadors and spokespeople for our military than the local community members,� said MacCarley. “What we as Service members do is unique, so we appreciate the opportunity to teach them and gain supporters from the community.� Retired U.S. Navy Adm. Walter Doran, a tour attendee, said he believes visits to military installations in the community are important for community leaders to gain an understanding of what the military does, the environment Service members operate in and their needs. “Seeing military leadership and young Soldiers learning and working in their environment creates a vivid picture for community leaders,� said Doran. “That understanding strengthens the partnership between the military installation and the surrounding communities.�
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Members of the Williamsburg Area Chamber andTourism Alliance Community Leadership Service program tour the U.S. Army Vessel Chickahominy during a tour at Fort Eustis,April 1.Visitors received a presentation about the many missions performed by various units on the installation, including the Simulations Center, the 7thTransportation Brigade (Expeditionary) waterborne operations at 3rd Port, the 128thAviation Brigade helicopter maintenance facility and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters.
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Rowena E. Nhart, U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley pharmacy volunteer, fills a prescription for a patient at the satellite pharmacy at Langley Air Force Base, April 2. With the hospital pharmacy supporting more than 400 U.S. Service members and family members each day, activating and filling nearly 1,200 prescriptions, volunteers help expedite the process of providing a patient their medication.
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The volunteer program at the U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley pharmacy allows active-duty U.S. Service members, spouses, dependents, retirees and other members of the community to volunteer their time within the hospital. Volunteers serve as partners with the U.S. Air Force Airmen work in the pharmacy. “In the hospital pharmacy we have a total of 35 volunteers, 20 actively volunteering,” said U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sable Van Fredenberg, 633rd Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician and volunteer coordinator. “We also have several on-call, giving us flexibility in staffing our pharmacies.” Volunteers are trained to work with a patient from the beginning of the medication pick-up process to the end. “Sometimes patients just want to receive their medication and get home to rest,” said Michelle Acker, pharmacy volunteer. “We are always polite and friendly and try to provide the best service possible.” With the hospital pharmacy supporting more than 400 Service members and family members each day, activating and filling nearly 1,200 prescriptions, volunteers help expedite the process of providing patients their medication, said Van Fredenberg. “The volunteers are a key element in our process,” he said. “Our volunteers are the face and the voice of the pharmacy.” Prospective volunteers can sign up at either pharmacy, and will receive training by pharmacy staff. For more information, contact the main pharmacy through the USAF Hospital Langley appointment line at 225-7630, or the satellite pharmacy at 764-7799.
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The sound of sneakers squeaking and basketballs bouncing on the court compete with music from the back of the gym. It is Wednesday, at 11:25 a.m., at Fort Eustis’ Anderson Field House. In a corner past the basketball players, music plays while people stretch and wait. Shortly thereafter, U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Juan Ospina takes to the center of the mat, announcing the exercises listed for the day’s CrossFit workout. The workout of the day: eight rounds of 10 overhead squats and 20 “wall balls.â€? The scout sniper balances his duties as the lead Fort Eustis CrossFit instructor, Joint Task Force Civil Support’s physical training promotion coordinator and his regular responsibilities as the operations noncommissioned ofďŹ cer in charge at JTF-CS. “I provide weekly operations briefs to the commanding general and special staff at meetings,â€? said the Brooklyn, N.Y., native. “I also make sure the operations section is ready to rapidly deploy when called.â€? JTF-CS anticipates, plans and prepares for chemical biological, radiological and
“When people come in here and do something they have never done before, stick to the program and start seeing changes both physically and mentally, that is what really motivates me.â€? — U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Juan Ospina JTF-CS physical training promotion coordinator; lead Fort Eustis CrossFit instructor nuclear Defense Support to Civil Authorities response operations. When directed, JTF-CS may deploy within 24 hours of notiďŹ cation in response to a natural or manmade disaster. When he can, Ospina leads CrossFit sessions three times a week, coaching and motivating the participants. “I enjoy the variety of the workouts he leads, his motivation, dedication and enthusiasm,â€? said Fred McKinnon, a U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command civilian employee. Ospina is an avid participant of CrossFit. He started the workouts in 2008 while deployed to Iraq and received his instructor certiďŹ cation in July 2010 at Fort Eustis. “When people come in here and do something they have never done before, stick to the program and start seeing changes both physically and mentally, that
Photos by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gwendolyn Blakley
ABOVE: U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Juan Ospina (right), Joint Task Force Civil Support operations noncommissioned ofďŹ cer in charge, coaches U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Scott, 128th Aviation Brigade combatives instructor, as he does an overhead squat during a CrossFit session held at Anderson Field House at Fort Eustis, March 21. RIGHT: Ospina provides instructions on correct hand placement to perform overhead squats.
is what really motivates me.â€? said Ospina. Ospina, who plans to retire this summer from the Marine Corps, balances a successful military career, family life and physical ďŹ tness with the support of his wife and son. “When I’m not working or leading a session at the Anderson Field House, I enjoy working out at home with my wife and son,â€? said the 39-year-old, who has his own CrossFit gym at home in nearby Williamsburg. “CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program predominantly used by ďŹ rst responders, military, law enforcement and professional athletes,â€? said Ospina. “It is becoming mainstream and more folks are doing [CrossFit]. It breaks away from your traditional gym routine and it’s always different and fun.â€? Ospina enjoys the diversity of CrossFit
workouts and is satisďŹ ed with how this training has ďŹ t into his life. “The reason I got involved with CrossFit is because it breaks away from the traditional monotony of military-style physical training. [Marines] typically go for a run, [and] do situps or pushups,â€? said Ospina. “I found with CrossFit, my recovery time is quicker. I was actually getting in better shape in less time, and it was easier on my body.â€? As a CrossFit instructor, Ospina wanted to lead his unit’s physical conditioning program in this way. He started the JTF-CS Physical Training program in August 2010 to help instill the beneďŹ ts he has learned in his fellow coworkers. Back then, Ospina conducted CrossFit sessions twice a week. “The PT program is expanding,â€? Ospina said. “I envision this program encompassing other elements of ďŹ tness, like the TRX, a running group, CrossFit and Zumba.â€? Ospina stressed participating in physical activity is a step toward living a healthy lifestyle. “As Service members, we are supposed to look and act in a way that portrays a positive image to the American people,â€? said Ospina. “Being ďŹ t in the military is part of the job.â€?
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U.S. Air Force Airmen may have a difďŹ cult time ďŹ nding the U.S. Air Force improved physical training uniform pants and jackets this spring and summer.There will be a transition period as the legacy stock is depleted and new stock is ordered.The shorts have already transitioned and the Tshirt is not affected.
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Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Airmen trying to keep chilly temperatures from affecting their workout may have a difďŹ cult time ďŹ nding the U.S. Air Force improved physical training uniform pants and jackets this spring and summer. The new issued IPTU is made with a softer fabric and will replace the legacy physical training uniform, which was made of a material that created a swishing sound Airmen are during movement. There encouraged to will be a transition period as the legacy stock is derely on additional pleted and new stock is orphysical training dered. The shorts have aluniform combinations ready transitioned and the outlined in Air Force T-shirt is not affected. “We are in the process of Instruction 36-2903 until transitioning sources for the new stock arrives. pants and jacket,â€? said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kecia Uyeno, Air Force uniform programs and policies chief. “We expect a full stock of the IPTU pants and jackets back in Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores no later than Oct. 1.â€? During the transition period, the chief encourages Airmen to rely on additional physical training uniform combinations outlined in Air Force Instruction 36-2903, “Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel.â€? “There is a host of long-sleeve and form-ďŹ tting sportswear undergarment options available and perfectly within Air Force regulations to augment the uniform for inclement weather,â€? Uyeno said. “Additionally, the legacy PT gear jacket and pants also remain available.â€?
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Jamaican farmer lives out American Airman dream By Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Waking up before sunrise to tend to cattle and crops on a steep mountainside is a chore most people will never experience. However, in the Parish of Manchester, located in west-central Jamaica, one of Langley Air Force Base’s U.S. Air Force Airmen started nearly every day of his childhood this way. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenry Peart, 633rd Communications Squadron knowledge operations section chief, lived in Jamaica with his great aunt until the age of 10. Peart recalled the journey that led him to become an American Airman – an experience he said he will never forget. As a child, Peart’s great aunt, Hilda Blake, had a large impact on not only his life, but his entire family. She raised Peart’s mother, and always encouraged her to fulfill her dreams. “My aunt was a very strong woman. She raised my mother and encouraged her to go to culinary school in Kingston, Jamaica. She was behind her every step of the way,” said Peart. “Once my mother got pregnant, my great aunt promised to take care of her children until she could get on her feet.” Growing up in Jamaica, Peart and his family went without what the average American would consider necessities. His aunt’s house lacked running water, indoor plumbing and at times, electricity. Without a washing machine the family was forced to make trips to a local river to launder their clothing. “We used an outhouse, and there was a small enclosed area outside where we took baths,” said Peart. “I remember having to walk far, sometimes without shoes, to get firewood for the wood-burning stove we would cook all our meals on.” Peart’s family farmed and relied on each other to make ends meet. “We grew bananas, pimentos and oranges year-round, and tended to goats and cattle to sell at the market,” said Peart. “Although it was a team effort, my great aunt was the main provider.”
“My childhood molded me into the Airman I am today, and has had a profound impact on my Air Force career. I endured a lot growing up and was fortunate to discover the magnitude of my inner strength early in life.” — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenry Peart 633rd Communications Squadron knowledge operations section chief
Peart knew even as a young boy, that his mother was working hard to provide for her children and the time apart was necessary for her to build her family a better life. “Shoes and new clothing were a huge privilege to have growing up,” said Peart. “My mother would send packages on Christmas that were filled with clothes and little toys that she could afford. She would give her last penny to ensure we were taken care of.” Once Peart’s mother finished school in Kingston she moved to America and began working two jobs. She earned enough money to bring her children when Peart was 10 years old. He lived with his mother, stepfather and five siblings in a small home outside Washington, D.C., while his mother worked cleaning houses and as a cook. Peart said the cultural differences and lifestyle improvements were not the changes in his environment he remembered most. “There was a language barrier that took me a year to overcome,” said Peart. “In Jamaica, we speak Patois, which is broken English that is very fast-paced. I knew English, but it was hard for me to adjust.” Peart’s mother continued to work multiple jobs to support her family but money was tight and new clothing was expensive. “The biggest difficulty I faced when first coming to America was adapting to the social life. Unfortunately, kids can be mean,” said Peart. “I will never forget my first day of fifth grade. I was so excited when I showed up with a bright pink backpack, white sneakers with Velcro straps, a black and red plaid shirt and black slacks. I quickly realized how important color coordination is and what ‘masculine’ colors were.” As Peart grew older things became much easier. During his middle school years, he said he found his niche in school athletics. “Social adjustment was tough, but I overcame that by playing sports,” said Peart. “I played just about everything: football, cross-country, track and basketball. Because of that I was absorbed into the inner circles, and made friends. It no longer mattered what I wore or what I owned because I was an athlete.” Once he became old enough to work, Peart was forced to leave behind the one thing that made school easier for him. “I began working because I couldn’t just sit back and watch my mother work as hard as she did,” said Peart. “I knew what I had to do to support my family, even if it meant leaving behind high school sports.” It was in high school that Peart met his first wife, Kandice Dickens, and learned about vocational school. He began taking classes in pursuit of an automotive certification. He married Dickens and began working for a repair shop as a mechanic. About a year after getting mar-
Photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenry Peart, 633rd Communications Squadron knowledge operations section chief, lived in Jamaica with his great aunt until the age of 10. Peart recalled the journey that led him to become an American Airman – an experience he said he will never forget.
ried, Dickens joined the Air Force. “Joining the Air Force was always something that I wanted to do, but I was afraid to take the plunge,” said Peart. “Uncertainty and the fact that I had a steady job and was making good money helped me make the decision to continue as a mechanic.” While traveling alongside his wife, Peart learned more about the military lifestyle and became more driven to join, but still lacked the push it took for him to raise his right hand and swear the oath. “Kandice got pregnant with my daughter and at that moment I started to think about where I was in my life,” said Peart. “Automotive work was the only skill that I had, and if something were to happen to the point where I couldn’t work, I would have no way to support my growing family. It was then that I decided to join the Air Force.” SEE JAMAICAN PAGE 11
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JAMAICAN FROM PAGE 10 After joining in 1999, Peart said the adjustment to his new military lifestyle was an easy one that fit his “organized personality.” He served his first enlistment as a dental technician, then retrained into his current Air Force specialty. But in order for Peart to reenlist and continue his Air Force career, he needed to become an American citizen. “Becoming an American after living in the country for so long was a life changing experience,” said Peart. “I remember being very emotional as I was being sworn in because I was finally a part of the country I promised to protect.” Peart later divorced, was granted custody of his daughter and married the woman he now considers his “soul-mate,” Latisha Brown. They continued to grow their family with the addition of their son. His children are growing up in America with the necessities that Peart once lived without, but he still recalls the conditions he grew up in. “I still try to visit my great aunt in Jamaica every two years. Now that I am able, I support her as much as I can,” said Peart. “She still lives in the same house that she brought me and my sisters up in, and we make improvements to it continuously. We’ve made additions – indoor plumbing, a washing ma-
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chine and a solar water heater. Her house is the talk of the town now.” Looking back, Peart said he is grateful for everything his childhood had taught him and for the strong women in his life that helped him become the man he is today. “My childhood molded me into the Airman I am today, and has had a profound impact on myAir Force career,” said Peart. “I endured a lot growing up and was fortunate to discover the magnitude of my inner strength early in life.” Peart said because of his upbringing he is better able to mentor and take care of the Airmen he works with. “I’m confident I can mentor and guide Airmen through any challenge they may face while helping them to realize their inner strengths,” said Peart. “I love the Air Force because every Airman has a story to tell, and the most important part of leadership is simply getting to know that story.” As Peart continues to grow as an Airman he said he will always refer to his humble roots to keep him pressing ahead. “The journey I took to where I am today is something I value greatly,” said Peart. “My family is stronger because of it, and I know I will be able to pass on some of the lessons I have learned to my children so that they will value the lifestyle they have today.”
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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ross Ridge, Initial Military Training Center of Excellence deputy commanding general, speaks before a Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K run at Fort Eustis, April 4. The 597th Transportation Brigade hosted the event.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ericka Farmer-Hill, 633rd Comptroller Squadron commander, hands out informational flyers to drivers entering the LaSalle Gate at Langley Air Force Base, April 1.The flyers contained information about sexual assault awareness and prevention.
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Runners sprint to the finish line during a Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K. More than 500 people attended the event, held to kick off SAAM activities throughout the month.
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Runners sign a Sexual Assault Awareness Month banner during a SAAM 5K. The run was one of many events being held throughout April to promote the battle buddy mentality and prevent sexual assaults in the U.S. Army.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Meeker Salinas, Joint Base Langley-Eustis Sexual Assault and Prevention Response team victim advocate, educates visitors at the SAPR fair at Langley Air Force Base, April 2, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Shoes line a corridor at U.S.Air Force Hosp pital Langley during the Sexual Assault and Prevention fair at Langley Air Force Base, April A 2.The shoes represent victims of sexual assault and promote sexual violence prevention. p
ABOVE: U.S.Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Bryant, 633rd Communications Squadron network technician, puts on his high heels before the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.
RIGHT: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes participants stand at the starting line minutes before the event begins. It is held in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Men wore heels during the event as a symbol of what women go through in everyday life.
LEFT: Bernadette Hardy, 633rd Air Base Wing sexual assault response coordinator, speaks with CandiceThompson, 633rd Aerospace Medical Squadron pathologist technician, during Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in Hampton, April 5.Thompson is a victim advocate and works closely with Hardy to ensure victims of sexual assault receive necessary care to recover.
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Developmental special duties are positions within the U.S. Air Force designed to create and progress the careers of U.S. Air Force Airmen through the leadership of other Airmen. Commanders will nominate qualified Airmen to fill critical positions in charge of the development of Airmen. The Air Force has identified 10 specific developmental special duty assignments as part of an effort to drive Airmen into positions that positively impact the Air Force. “Originally, with special duty assignments, people were able to go to Equal Plus and submit their packages,” explained Master Sgt. Samantha Lyman, 633rd Air Base Wing career assistance advisor. “Now the Air Force has identified these 10 special duties that are unique to leadership roles, and they need the highest quality ofAirmen to fill the positions.” In order to ensure the highest quality Airmen are placed in these positions, the Air Force implemented a nomination process. Airmen in the rank of staff sergeant, technical sergeant and master sergeant are the focus of the nomination process. Twice during a fiscal year, in March and September, major commands receive a quota of Airmen needed to fill the positions. At that point, the MAJCOM will have 30 days to nominate individuals within the grade and
developmental special duty. “The MAJCOMs will send the quotas down to the wings, who will then administer the nominative process for the units,” said Lyman. “Commanders will review the individuals in the grade for developmental special duty consideration.” Critical positions theAir Force is looking to fill include: ■ Technical training instructor ■ Career assistance advisor ■ Military training instructor ■ U.S.Air ForceAcademy military training ■ Airman and Family Readiness Center noncommissioned officer ■ First sergeant ■ U.S. Air Force honor guard ■ Recruiter ■ Professional military education instructor “For nomination eligibility, staff sergeant, technical sergeant and master sergeants must have four years or more from current or projected grade and they must have an overall five-rating on their last three [enlisted performance reports],” explained Lyman. “Individuals also need to have an 80 percent or above on their last two physical training tests and no failure on any portion of the test within the last year.” According to Lyman, in order for Airmen to be nominated they also must not have any record of disciplinary action that resulted in an Article 15 or an Unfavorable Information File in the past three years. Additionally, ap-
Photo illustration by Senior Airman Kayla Newman
The U.S. Air Force has identified 10 specific developmental special duty assignments as part of an effort to driveAirmen into positions that positively impact theAir Force.Airmen in the rank of staff sergeant, technical sergeant and master sergeant are the focus of the nomination process, which was implemented to ensure the highest quality Airmen are placed in these positions.
plicants must have a Community College of the Air Force degree or be within 12 months of completion. Once selected for a developmental special duty assignment, Airmen can serve in that position between two and four years, before returning to their primaryAir Force specialty. Airmen may not be nominated for another developmental special duty assignment until after they have served four years back in their primary specialty. Although the quotas are released twice a year, Air Force Personnel Center identifies developmental special duty vacancies each quarter. As the vacancies are identified,
AFPC will place Airmen nominated for developmental special duties. Depending on availability, once an Airman is nominated the process can be fairly quick. “Airmen need to be prepared because there is a chance they can be vectored for a position,” advised Lyman. “I know the units have really been engaging with the leadership and letting them know if someone will be vectored, so qualified Airmen are kind of on standby, per say.” For more information, individuals can reference the Developmental Special Duty Nomination and Selection Process in myPers.
AF updates officer, enlisted voluntary force management eligibility lists By Debbie Gildea AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Select U.S. Air Force Airmen in specific categories who were not formerly eligible for fiscal year 2014 force management voluntary separation are now being offered voluntary separation. These individuals will not be subject to involuntary programs in fiscal 2014. Officers from 33 Air Force specialty codes by year group and enlisted Airmen from seven AFSCs by grade are now eligible to apply for voluntary force management programs, such as voluntary separation pay, limited active-duty service commitment waivers and more, Air Force Personnel Center officials said April 3. In addition, officers in 70 AFSCs by year group and enlisted members in 178 AFSCs by grade are no longer eligible to
apply for voluntary programs, and they will not meet an involuntary board in FY14. As with all voluntary force management programs, being eligible to apply does not guarantee an Airman will be approved, said Col. Joe Atkins, the operations division chief. Air Force mission needs will determine how many Airmen are approved. The changes are the result of already approved retirements and separations, as well as adjustments to the overall manpower requirements, Atkins said. “After recalculations and taking into consideration voluntary separations and retirements, it was clear that personnel reductions were no longer necessary in some AFSC year groups,” he said. ■ Visit https://www.afpc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-140403-077.pdf to see the officer AFSCs by
year group added to the eligibility list. ■ Visit https://www.afpc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-140403-082.pdf to see the officer AFSCs by year group removed from the eligibility list. ■ Visit https://www.afpc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-140403-083.pdf to see the enlisted AFSCs by grade added to the eligibility list. ■ Visit https://www.afpc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-140403-084.pdf to see the enlisted AFSCs by grade removed from the eligibility list. For more information about fiscal 2014 force management programs and other personnel issues, including the updated eligibility matrices, visit myPers. To get to the force management page, select “Search All Components” in the keyword drop down menu, and enter “Active Duty: FY14 Force Management Program” in the search window.
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Alcohol Awareness: ‘Help for today, hope for tomorrow’ By Senior Airman Aubrey White 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
More than 18 million Americans suffer from alcohol-use disorders, not including family members, children and colleagues who are affected. In an attempt to spread awareness and understanding about alcoholism, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence proclaimed this year’s Alcohol Awareness Month theme “Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow.” According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, alcohol mistreatment is a prevalent problem among U.S. Service members due to multiple deployments with combat exposure, physical injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. “Alcohol dependence can have very pervasive and all-encompassing effects on military members,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Jerry Walker, 633rd Medical Group Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program manager. “[Alcohol] affects them in every domain of their lives. It can hurt them physically, mess up their relationships, impair job [performance]
“Alcohol dependence can have very pervasive and all-encompassing effects on military members. [Alcohol] affects them in every domain of their lives. ... It can destroy someone’s life if taken to the extreme.” — U.S. Air Force Capt. Jerry Walker 633rd Medical Group Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program manager
and can affect their spiritual relationships. “It can destroy someone’s life if taken to the extreme.” If Joint Base Langley-Eustis active-duty Service members and reservists on active orders seek assistance for alcohol rehabilitation, the ADAPT and Army Substance Abuse programs are available to support them.
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The theme of this year’s Alcohol Awareness Month is “Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow,” and both Joint Base Langley-Eustis alcohol and substance abuse programs are working toward bettering the lives of U.S. Service members suffering from alcohol dependence.The Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Treatment program at Langley Air Force Base provides oneon-one counseling sessions for active-duty U.S. Air Force Airmen and the Army Substance SEE ALCOHOL PAGE 16 Abuse Program teaches U.S.Army Soldiers responsible alcohol use through monthly classes.
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Base housing available to JBLE Service members By Staff Sgt. Stephanie R. Plichta 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Moving to a new duty station requires meeting new people, adapting to a new environment and, at times, filling a new position. However, U.S. Service members and their families must first find a place to call home. While the Hampton Roads area has a variety of residential options, Joint Base Langley-Eustis Service members can apply for a home at Balfour Beatty Communities or Langley Family Housing. Families currently assigned to JBLE or those with orders to JBLE may apply at any time. Base housing offers 24-hour emergency maintenance, lawn maintenance for common areas and front yards, trash and recycling removal and includes utilities. Amenities such as play areas, picnic areas and pools are available for families living in base housing. Applicants are also allowed two pets per household. “My wife and I previously lived in Newport News but never felt safe; since we moved into base housing it’s been the complete opposite,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Magness, 633rd Communication Squadron client systems technician. “We often see security forces patrolling the neighborhood and it puts my mind at ease, especially now that we are expecting our first child and for when the time comes for me to deploy.” Service members are not required to pay a deposit on the home at any time, but are responsible for the prorated cost of their basic allowance for housing. Once the lease is
Photo by Senior AirmanTeresa J.C.Aber Families currently assigned to Joint Base Langley Eustis or those with orders to JBLE may apply for a home at Balfour Beatty Communities or Langley Family Housing at any time. Base housing offers 24-hour emergency maintenance, lawn maintenance for common areas and front yards, trash and recycling removal and includes utilities.Amenities such as play areas, picnic areas and pools are included.
signed, an allotment is established and collected the month after the family moves in. Jamie Laroche, Langley Family Housing manager, said there are many perks and conveniences of living in base housing. “Our on-base and off-base housing locations grant easy access to the entire Peninsula and Hampton Roads area,” said Laroche. “Families can enjoy the convenience of being
close to work while living with a community of residents who understand the challenges that come with being a military family.” Langley Family Housing is also located near museums, historic attractions, shopping centers and local parks. Charleen Herriott, Balfour Beatty Communities community manager, provides customer service to active-duty families sta-
Service members are not required to pay a deposit on the home at any time, but are responsible for the prorated cost of their basic allowance for housing. Once the lease is signed, an allotment is established and collected the month after the family moves in.
ALCOHOL FROM PAGE 15 Walker said he always encourages people to self-refer to ADAPT, especially if they’re having difficulty controlling the amount of alcohol they drink or the frequency with which they consume it. “It’s always better for [Airmen] to come in and get assessed with us because we can set them up for treatment and offer them limited protection,” Walker said. “In all situations where somebody’s involved in our program, we notify their command and that’s to allow the command to support them and be influential in their treatment. Our focus is on getting the member well using all the resources we have at our disposal.” Also helping U.S. Service members in recovering is Walter Gaines, Fort Eustis Drug Demand Reduction program prevention coordinator.
“As a part of the 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, loss of pay or even 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 alcohol-related apprehension,” Gaines said. “One Soldier’s DUI cost him $10,000.” With money being spent on health problems and legal issues as fast as it comes in, the strain being put on fami-
tioned within 35 miles of Fort Eustis in search of a new home. “I ensure quality homes are provided to families,” said Herriott. “We work hard to assign housing in a timely fashion during the transition [to JBLE].” Families interested in applying for base housing should first complete an application form. “Housing has the perfect home and community right here in Hampton Roads,” said Laroche. “When you are home, you will also enjoy the convenience of a property management staff here to serve all of your needs.” For additional information or to complete an application forms visit www.fteustishomes.com or http://www.langleyfamilyhousing.com.
lies can also be a factor. Walker said talking to their family member before and during the recovery process is the best way to provide support. “Communication is so important, and sometimes the people closest to us care about us so much they’re afraid of potential harm that could come to the relationship if they say something,” he explained. “That’s where you need to be brave and say ‘I’m concerned about you. I feel like you need to see somebody or need to seek help.’” Although both ADAPT and ASAP only treat activeduty Service members, Walker said the behavioral health clinic can assess dependent family members and recommend other services like military family life counselors, Military OneSource and programs in the local area. For non-emergency assistance with alcohol and drug abuse-related concerns, call the 633rd MDG Mental Health Clinic at 764-6840 or the ASAP at 878-1674.
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ABOVE: The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command band brass section leads Pershing Child Development Center children and event-goers in song during a Month of the Military Child march at Fort Eustis, April 1. During April, Joint Base Langley-Eustis Child and Youth Services providers will host different events to highlight military children for their sacriďŹ ces.
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RIGHT: Four-year old Jaxson Pattinson, son of Staff Sgt. Jenna Pattinson, participates in planting pinwheels in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, in front of the Child Development Center at Langley Air Force Base, April 1. According to the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign, happy childhoods and bright futures are all that children deserve. Photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle
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The U.S. Army has done “a great deal since the tragedies at Fort Hood in 2009â€? to track the “insider threat but something happened, something went wrong, and we need to know what that was,â€? Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh told lawmakers April 3. McHugh was responding to questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee regarding the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, April 2, which left four dead, including the alleged gunman, U.S. Army Spc. Ivan Antonio Lopez, who committed suicide, and 16 others injured, three critically. Fort Hood was the scene of another mass shooting in November 2009 when then-Army Maj. Nidal Hasan killed 13 and injured others. By tracking possible insider threats, the secretary was referring to proactive measures like behavioral health screenings that are done at least annually and more often when Soldiers deploy. Those screening could point to tendencies to violence, he said. McHugh explained to lawmakers that there are several types of behavioral health assessment “touch points.â€? Assessments are conducted for Soldiers 180 days prior to deployment, within 90 days of deployment, when they get to theater, 30 days after redeployment, 90 days after redeployment, and every Soldier regardless of their deployment status, gets an annual screening. U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, who also testiďŹ ed at the hearing, added that the number of behavioral health counselors and screening has increased signiďŹ cantly over the last ďŹ ve years – about 150 percent. “So we’ve made some really good progress here.â€? McHugh remarked: “If we failed in some way against our current policies, we need to be honest with ourselves and with you and hold ourselves accountable. But if we identify new challenges, new threats we hadn’t recog-
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Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh and U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno discuss the “insider threat� with members of the Senate Armed Services Committee in the wake of the April 2 shootings at Fort Hood,Texas.
nized before, we have to put into place programs to respond to them.â€? Odierno agreed that ďŹ nding insider threats is challenging and he pointed out what he called “the biggest problem we have.â€? That problem, he said is balancing the need to share information with commanders and the chain of command, with protecting an individual’s right to privacy. “It’s a real dilemma.â€? Without knowing about insider threats, commanders and others in the chain of command don’t know when a problem exists. “So the Secretary and I are really doing the best we can to come up with processes that allow us to share information,â€? he said, “because in a lot of cases, that’s the problem. There is some limitation to what we can do. And we’re trying to do the best we can.â€? The Catch-22 here is that Soldiers may not come forward with mental health problems if their privacy concerns are not addressed. This raises the issue of “stigma.â€? “The challenge we face ... is that we are doing everything we can to de-stigmatice seeking help,â€? McHugh said. The chief held out a solution, suggesting the Army, along with members of Congress, can work together on creating ways for better information sharing to have “the ability to really understand when Soldiers are having problems,â€? while addressing the need for conďŹ dentiality. Odierno pointed out that the alleged
shooter was screened and was receiving counseling, “so in a lot of ways the system worked. But obviously it didn’t work completely because in the end, he made some decisions that obviously cost other people’s lives.â€? McHugh added: “We’ve really increased our behavioral health encounters in the Army and we view that as positive. Folks are reaching out more. They’re asking for help more voluntarily. But then, sometimes things happen, like happened yesterday, that we fail to understand. “So we’re trying to keep as close a watch on our Soldiers as we can,â€? he continued, “but clearly, we believe there are more things we can do to identify problems in the earliest stages of their development.â€? Odierno added that the Army has recently put behavioral specialists into brigades, something not done before. However, some Soldiers would rather get behavioral health help offpost, he said, meaning they would rather avoid the possibility of being identiďŹ ed by their unit as someone with a mental health issue. Funding off-post behavioral health could be something the Army will look into, he added. Behavioral health issues are “something we’re going to have to deal with for a very long time, and that’s a consequence of 13 years of war,â€? Odierno said. “And so, we’re going to have to make sure that we have the systems in place to do this.â€?
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Joint Base Langley-Eustis will participate in theThird Annual Professional Golfers’ Association of America’s Junior League Golf season. JBLE juniors, ages 13 and under, have an opportunity to hone their skills, meet new friends and have a good time.
with the teams, so everyone can learn something,” said Weissinger. “Kids interested in the sport won’t be turned away, and veteran golfers can hone their skills and shoot for the big leagues.” Golfers will receive their own jerseys, so parents and caretakers only need to provide clubs, a good pair of tennis or golf shoes and their support. If families are unsure about investing in clubs, Weissinger said the courses will loan a few sets of clubs, however the players may not use them for the whole season. The tournament consists of five to six
regular season games, which is about one a week, plus practices once or twice a week depending on the coaches and participants’ needs. Each match consists of three, three-hole sections, with the winner decided by the best two out of three. Weissinger greatly encouraged spectators to attend. The season should start between May and June, however Weissinger said the official date is to be determined. “Every time I see kids out on the green, I can tell this is something they really enjoy,” said Weissinger. “I know we will see a lot of kids come out to teeoff, and I am excited to see this great “PGA-certified instructors and volunteer community coaches sport grow here.” Registration ends on April 30. Regiswill work with the teams, so everyone can learn something. Kids tration fees are being evaluated at the interested in the sport won’t be turned away, and veteran golfers time of this article; however, potential attendees should plan to pay up to $75 can hone their skills and shoot for the big leagues.” for the season. For more information — Andy Weissinger or to register, contact Randy Lewis for JBLE golf general manager Fort Eustis at 878-2252 or Justin Ford for Langley Air Force Base at 764-4547.
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JBLE Golf Course bar, lounges open
The Health and Wellness Center will host Five Love Languages classes from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m., on the first Wednesday of each month. The class will teach participants how to identify their own and their partner’s love languages, and how to communicate in each love language. For more information, contact Aillen Ford at aillen.ford. ctr@us.af.mil or 764-2427.
The Joint Base Langley-Eustis golf facilities bar and The annual Father and Daughter Princess Ball will be lounges are open from 2 to 7 p.m., every Friday, Sat- held from 6 to 9 p.m., April 19 at the Langley Club. urday and Sunday in April. Come out and enjoy a drink For reservations, please call Langley Youth Programs or two while you relax in a casual atmosphere. at 225-2606. To reserve a table contact the Fort Eustis Pines Golf Course at 878-2252 or the Langley Eaglewood Armed Services Blood Program Drive Golf Course at 764-4547. The Armed Services Blood Program will conduct a blood drive at the Community Commons from 9 a.m. Call for Asian artifacts to 1 p.m., May 28. For more information, visit www. The Asian Pacific-American Heritage planning com- militaryblood.dod.mil or e-mail Ralph.peters@med. mittee is soliciting Asian artifacts that will be used navy.mil. during May to showcase the Asian culture. We are asking for figurines, costumes or any other signifi- Annual Restoration Advisory Board Joint Base Langley-Eustis is soliciting public intercant item that we may use. (NOTE: all items will be returned to the rightful owners after the celebration). est regarding the annual Restoration Advisory Board If interested, call Master Sgt. Lynn Ward at 764- for Langley Air Force Base. The purpose of the RAB is 3414 or Master Sgt. Tamika Richmond at 764-5550 to inform the public of the base environmental restoration program. Asian Pacific American Heritage CommitFor more information, contact Mr. John Tice, Restee toration Program Manager at 764-9394 or john.tice@ The Asian Pacific American Heritage planning com- us.af.mil. mittee will host its next meeting at 11 a.m. April 11, 18 and 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the Langley Earth Day event Chapel Auditorium. The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental For more information, contact Master Sgt. Darwin Flight, the Hampton Clean City Commission and the Mallari at 574-5004 or the Equal Opportunity office at Hampton Master Gardeners will present a rain bar764-5878. rel workshop from 9 to 11 a.m., April 24 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Registration is limited to 14 particiPersonal Safety classes pants and the cost is $40. The workshop will provide The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office the supplies, training and expertise for attendees to will host personal safety classes at the Shellbank Fit- learn how to build a rain barrel. ness Center at 3:30 p.m., April 18 and 24 for women For more information or to register, contact Thomas and at the Air Combat Command Fitness Center at 4 Olexa at thomas.olexa.2@us.af.mil or 764-1090. p.m., April 10 for men. Additionally, there will be a coed class every Monday and Friday at 11 a.m., at the Standing Together Against Rape road rally ACC Fitness Center. A Standing Together Against Rape road rally will take For more information, contact the SAPR office at place at Memorial Park at 9:30 a.m., April 30. Registra764-7272. tion is free, but participants must complete the motorcycle safety course prior to the event. Safety checks SAPR Poetry Slam and registration will take place at 7:30 a.m. on the The Langley Sexual Assault Prevention and Re- event day. sponse office will host a poetry slam at Memorial For more information, contact Vanessa Williams at Park at 9 a.m., April 20. Poems entered must be relat- 764-3359 or clara.williams.3@us.af.mil. ed to consent, sexual assault, healthy dating and relationships, surviving sexual assault and “no means Mandatory BAH recertification no.” From March 1 to Dec. 31, all U.S. Air Force Service Entries must be submitted by April 15, and the win- members receiving dependent-rate Basic Allowance ning poet will receive a signed copy of Command for Housing are required to recertify their entitlement. Chief Master Sgt. Trae King’s book, “B-Trae’d,” and Those affected are required to provide the financial sertheir poem will be published on the Joint Base Lang- vices office a signed Air Force Form 594 and source ley-Eustis website. document validating the requirement for dependentFor more information, contact Vanessa Williams at rate BAH. Service members will be notified via email 764-3359 or clara.williams.3@us.af.mil. when they are required to recertify and may use a marriage certificate, youngest child’s birth certificate or Langley Night Live court order attesting to physical custody. Those who The Langley Base Theater will be holding two va- do not respond by the established suspense date will riety shows at 2 and 7 p.m., April 19. Tickets are $7 have their BAH reduced to single rate until they recertiper person. fy. For more information, contact the FSO at 764-3333 For more information, call 764-2983. or 633cpts.service@us.af.mil.
Corn hole tournament The Langley Community Commons will host a corn hole tournament starting at 5 p.m., April 11. For more information, contact the Community Commons at 7642983.
Langley CDC Lunch ‘N Learn The Langley Air Force Base Child Development Center will host a Lunch ‘N Learn event at 12 a.m., April 17 Bring a lunch and learn about staying calm and positive, effective discipline techniques to use with children ages two to five. For more information, contact Catherine Barber at catherine.barber@us.af.mil or call 764-3585.
Eaglewood Season Opening event Langley’s Eaglewood Golf Course will host a Season Opening and Customer Appreciation Day starting at 10 a.m., April 19. The day’s events will consist of a free hamburger and hot dog cook-out, golf clinics, club fitting and new club demonstrations. The events will also include a nine-hole golf tournament for anyone wanting to play. Sign-up in advance for the golf tournament, space will be limited. For more information, contact Eaglewood Golf Course at 764-4547.
Anger Management classes The Health and Wellness Center will host Anger Management classes from 2 to 3:30 p.m., April 14, 21 and 28. The class will teach participants how to identify and express the normal, healthy feeling of anger before it gets out of control and results in negative consequences. For more information, contact Aillen Ford at aillen.ford. ctr@us.af.mil or 764-2427.
Holocaust Remembrance Day movie showings The Holocaust Remembrance Day committee will host a series of movie showings throughout the month of April at the Langley Base Theatre. Popcorn will be provided, free of charge. The dates and times are listed below: ■ April 11 – Boy in the Striped Pajamas (PG-13), 1 to 3 p.m. ■ April 18 - The Pianist (R), 3 to 5:30 p.m. ■ April 25 – Life is Beautiful (PG-13), 3 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Chance Smith at 574-7556, Senior Master Sgt. Leon Southard at 574-6073 or the Equal Opportunity office at 764-5878.
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Softball league letter of intent All Fort Eustis military units interested in participating in the 2014 intramural softball league must submit a letter of intent by April 14. Letters can be dropped off at the fitness and sports offices at Anderson Field House or McClellan Fitness Center, or emailed to gloria.d.anderson.naf@mail.mil. All players must be active-duty U.S. military members with a valid identification card.The number of teams is limited and will be determined by the date and time the LOI is submitted. Games will be tentatively played at Fort Eustis,Yorktown Naval Weapons Station and Cheatham Annex. A mandatory coaches meeting will take place at 11 a.m., April 16 at the Naval Weapons Station gym. For more information, contact Gloria Anderson at 8780013.
MCAHC training closure McDonald Army Health Center will close at noon, April 17 due to mandatory training. Call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center at (866) 645-4584 to schedule appointments or facilitate authorization to visit an urgent care center during this time. A list of authorized UCC locations is available at https://mcdonald.narmc.amedd.army.mil/. In case of an emergency, patients should dial 911 or report to the closest emergency room.
DEERS and ID card processing delays Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System computers at Fort Eustis will be upgraded between April 17 and 21. The office will be operating at reduced capability and customers should expect delays in processing DEERS enrollment and identification card requests during this time.
Spring clean up Spring clean up is scheduled for April 19-25 at Fort Eustis. Organizations and Soldiers are asked to clean their areas of responsibility in accordance with the following schedule: ■ April 19-20 – Housing areas. ■ April 21-25 – Common areas, unit sponsored areas, barracks and work areas.
Marriage Enrichment Program The Regimental Memorial Chapel is hosting a marriage enrichment program from 6 to 8 p.m.,Thursdays, through May 15 at 923 Lee Blvd. The program is open to married and engaged couples, and spouses of deployed U.S. Service members.Topics will include Love and Respect and the Five Love Languages. Free childcare will be provided for children ages 11 and under. For more information, contact Mike and Carole Carkhuff at
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Balfour Beatty Community events ■ Easter egg hunt – Balfour Beatty Community’s free Easter egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m., April 19 on the community center’s lawn at 126 Madison Ave. The event is open to children ages 12 and under, and will take place rain or shine. The Easter Bunny will also be available for photos. ■ Earth Day andTerracycle Donation Celebration – Residents are invited to attend an Earth Awareness Fair from 3 to 6 p.m., April 25 at the community center. Activities will include hands-on displays, a disc jockey, dancing, bounce houses and free food. Prizes will be awarded to the family with the largestTerracycle donation. The activities listed above are for BBC residents only. For more information, call 328-0691.
Earth Day 2014 events April 22 marks the 44th national celebration of Earth Day, a time to make the Fort Eustis community a more sustainable and eco-friendly place to work and live. The following volunteer activities will take place April 21-25: ■ NatureTrail Clean-up – 9 to 11:30 a.m., April 21. ■ Environmental Information Fair – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 22 at the Fort Eustis Club. Pay-as-you-go lunch will be available and tickets can be redeemed for a free environmentalT-shirt. ■ TugboatTours – 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., April 23 around the James River Reserve Fleet ■ Harrison Shoreline Plantings – 9 to 11:30 a.m., April 23 ■ BoxTurtle Survey – 9 to 11:30 a.m., April 24 at training areas one and two ■ Matthew Jones House Tours – 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., April 25 For more information, contact Arba Williamson at 8787378 or arba.g.williamson2.civ@mail.mil, or Karen Harvey at 878-5210 or karen.l.harvey-harris.ctr@mail.mil.
cookout at 11 a.m. and the golf tournament at 12 p.m. Events will consist of a free hamburger and hot dog cook out, golf clinics, club fittings and new club demonstrations. The event will include a fun nine-hole golf tournament for anyone wanting to play. Sign-up in advance for the golf tournament, space will be limited. For more information, contact the Fort Eustis Pines Golf Course at 878-2252.
SCFEWarrior Run Registration is open for the Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis 5K and 10K Warrior Run scheduled for 7 a.m., April 26 at Anderson Field House.The 10K run is $30 for all groups; 5K run or walk is $25 for all groups; fun run is $15 for ages 12 and under; and both 5K and 10K races are $50 for all groups. Prizes will be awarded in all categories. To register, visit http://active.com/fort-eustis-va/running/ races/scfe-5-and-10k-warrior-run-2014.
Easter Sunday brunch The Fort Eustis Club will host Easter Sunday Brunch, April 20 at 2123 Pershing Ave. The menu will feature a breakfast and omelet bar, hot buffet, carving station, soup, salad, dessert and beverages. The cost is $24 for adults, $12 for children ages six to 12 and free for children ages five and under. Seating times will be from 10 a.m. to noon and from noon to 2 p.m. Reservations are required and the last day to make or cancel reservations is April 17. To make reservations, call Lisa Wilson at 878-5700 or email lisa.a.wilson.naf@mail.mil.
Prescription DrugTake Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 26 at the Fort Eustis Exchange at 1386 Lee Boulevard and the Langley Air Force Base Exchange at 51 Spaatz Drive. The Joint Base LangleyEustis community can turn in expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medicaGovTech: Army technology exhibit tions to law enforcement officials for destruction. The GovTech: ArmyTechnology Exhibit will take place from For more information, contact Walter Gaines at walter. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 25 at the Fort Eustis Club.The event is m.gaines.civ@mail.mil or Sgt. 1st Class Sharonda Howell at free and open to all military, civilian and contractor personnel. sharonda.d.howell.mil@mail.mil. More than 40 exhibitors are expected to attend. Range schedule For more information, call 878-5700. Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are off-limArmy Emergency Relief campaign its to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations The 2014 Army Emergency Relief campaign is ongoing or inspections unless clearance is obtained (in person) from through May 15.The campaign highlights the benefits of se- the Range Control Fire Desk or a designated Range Control lecting AER to resolve short-term financial difficulties and technician. provides the opportunity for Soldiers to help their fellow SolThe range operations schedule through April 16 is: diers. This year’s theme is “Army Emergency Relief – A Sol■ Friday – BTRACS, Range 1, 2, POW Range 3 (7 a.m. to dier’s First Choice.” Soldiers needing financial assistance can 10 p.m.) contact their unit chain of command or visit the Fort Eustis ■ Saturday and Sunday – Range 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) AER office at 705 Washington Blvd., suite 132. ■ Monday and Tuesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 3, POW For more information, visit www.aerhq.org or call 878- Range 2 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) 2137. ■ Wednesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Fort Eustis Pines Customer Appreciation Day Control before going into or departing from any range or The Pines will host a Season Opening and Customer Ap- training area. The Range Control office telephone number is preciation Day beginning at 10 a.m., April 12, followed by a 878-4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext 234.
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The Peninsula Fine Arts Center invites the community to attend its Slow Art Day event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 12 at 101 Museum Drive in Newport News. Guests can study five works of art for 10 minutes each within PFAC’s current exhibits, Masterworks of American Impressionism and Portraits from the Boston School. After studying the artwork, participants can discuss their observations and share light refreshments. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $4 for children ages six to 12 and free for children ages five and under. For more information, call 596-8175 or visit www.pfacva.org.
York County, in conjunction with the Yorktown Watermen’s Museum, will host Pirates invade Yorktown from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 26-27 at 331 Water Street in Yorktown. The event is free and open to the public. Activities will include cannon-firing demonstrations, singing, dancing, a pirate encampment and children’s activities. For more information, visit www.visityorktown.org or call 887-2641.
Clean up volunteers needed The Hampton Clean City Commission is seeking volunteers for its Walk Hampton Clean event scheduled for 6 a.m. to noon, April 12. Volunteers must work with one or more partners and must pick sites throughout the city where they want to clean up.The commission will provide work gloves, trash bags and litter sticks, and will pick up the filled bags. Participants are invited to join a celebration at Mill Point Park following the main event. For more information, call 727-1158 or email causink@ hampton.gov.
5K Run-Walk to Remember The Virginia War Memorial will host its third annual 5K Run-Walk to Remember at 8 a.m., April 12 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 Service members in uniform. Registration is $25 per adult participant and children ages three to 12 can register to participate in the free Kid’s Fun Run. The Wheelchair and Hand Cycle 5K is also free; however, registration is required. Participants can register in person at www.vawarmemorial.org. Race day registration will take place from 7:30 to 8 a.m., April 12 and packet pick up is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 11. Parking is free and the event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.vawarmemorial.org.
Ethics in the Workplace seminar The University of Virginia will host an Ethics in the Workplace seminar from 3 to 4 p.m., April 24 at its new Academic Center at 600 Thimble Shoals Boulevard in Newport News. The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, contact Lesa Shepherd at 594-0792 or ls3k@ virginia.edu.
Taste of India festival The 8th annualTaste of India festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 27 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center at 4320 Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk. The event is free and open to the public. Activities will include vendor booths, live music, a dance competition, food, door prizes and more. For more information, visit www.tasteofindiahr.org.
Easter egg hunts ■ Easter Eggstravaganza – Sandy Bottom Nature Park will host an Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 19 at 1255 Big Bethel Road in Hampton. The event will feature 10 Easter egg hunts for the following age groups: three to six years old and seven to 12 years old. Other activities will include a children’s craft area, goodie bags, prizes and Easter Bunny photos. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $5 per child. For more information, call 825-4657. ■ Piggy Cottontail and the Great Egg Hunt – The event will be held at 2 p.m., April 19 at Boykin’s Tavern at 17146 Monument Circle in Isle of Wight County. A traditional egg hunt will take place on the tavern’s lawn, followed by crafts, storytime, games and snacks. The cost is $5 per child and reservations are required. Boykin’s Tavern, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was named for Francis Boykin who served as a lieutenant with Patrick Henry and later camped with George Washington at Valley Forge. It is the only surviving structure associated with the Isle of Wight Courthouse of 1800. To make reservations and for more information, call 3570115 or email jwilliams@isleofwightus.net.
Rain barrel workshop The Hampton Clean City Commission and Hampton Master Gardeners will sponsor a rain barrel workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 3 at Bluebird Gap Farm at 60 Pine Chapel Rd. Attendees will learn how to create a 55 gallon rain barrel. The cost is $40 cash at the door and seating is limited. For more information, contact Cris Ausink at causink@ hampton.gov or call 727-1158.
Sunsets on the River The Hermitage Museum and Gardens will host its annual Sunsets on the River outdoor concert series from 6 to 9 p.m. at 7637 N. Shore Road in Norfolk. Admission is $10 for the general public and free for museum members and children ages 12 and under. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the evening along the Lafayette River. Each event features a free children’s craft activity and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. The concert schedule is: ■ May 1 – The Hark ■ May 15 – Jesse Chong ■ May 29 – The Michael Clark Band ■ June 12 – Major and the Monbacks
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Tell Me a Story: Isle of Wight County Museum The Isle of Wight County Museum is hosting a free story time program for children ages three to five, and their families, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., May 15. This program is designed to introduce children to Isle of Wight County symbols through books, games and crafts. For more information, call the museum at 356-1223.
Children’s Festival of Friends Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism will present its 25th annual Children’s Festival of Friends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 3 at Newport News Park. Admission and all rides are free, and the parking fee is $5 per vehicle. The event will feature more than 100 hands-on activities, make-and-take crafts, a birthday card coloring contest, educational exhibits, costume characters and a preschool play zone. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. No pets will be permitted in the festival area. For more information, visit www.nngov.com/parks-andrecreation.
Learn-to-Swim program The Victory Family YMCA’s Learn-to-Swim program will be held from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. on Fridays beginning May 9 through June 13 at 101 Long Green Boulevard in Yorktown. The six-week program is free and open to second grade students in the community. To register and for more information, call 867-3300 or visit www.peninsulaymca.org.
Machen Elementary tutoring Machen Elementary School is looking for volunteers to tutor students in math, reading and writing. Sessions will take place on Thursdays. For more information, contact terry.yates@us.af.mil.
Free access to National Parks The military version of the annual America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass is available to active-duty U.S. Service members and activated reservists and National Guard members. The pass grants free access at National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps sites and other public lands. Service members and their dependents can pick up a pass at any national park or wildlife refuge that charges an entrance fee or standard amenity fees. The pass covers the owner and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at recreation sites that charge per vehicle. At sites where per-person entrance fees are charged, it covers the pass owner and three accompanying visitors ages 16 and older. There is no entry fee for children ages 15 and under. For more information, visit www.store.usgs.gov/pass/ military.html.
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Furniture-Household Living Room Elegant Table purchased from Haverty's - $300 (Hampton)Brand New, tags still on 63"L x 34W" glass top stunning table. Call 201-803-3482
Brand New Layaway Available MATTRESS SETS Full- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169 40% Military Discount on all other sets!
Can deliver. 757-706-3667 For Rent-Other City Apts 428-A W. Pembroke Ave, Hampton. 4BR, 2080 sq. ft. 1275 mo/$1275 deposit. Call 757-874-4060.
For Rent-Townhomes Yorktown, , Townhouse End Unit 3BR 2.5BA Hardwood NO PET Pool Tennis $1345 757-561-0652
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Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Janitorial-Operations Manager Peninsula Cleaning Services Inc., a leading Hampton Roads janitorial service company is looking for a salaried Janitorial Operations Manager to manage multiple healthcare accounts in the South Hampton Roads area. This position will be responsible for staff development, site performance, safety training,and quality assurance. Responsibilities will also include scheduling staff, approving employee time records and managing site resources. This position will be the front line customer contact for assigned accounts. Must be able to display strong relationship management skills as required. This position maybe required to support staff on various shifts. Preferred candidates will have minimum of 5 years of management experience directly relating to healthcare or commercial cleaning. Valid Driver’s License required and must be computer literate. Salary Range $26,500-$35,000 Apply @ peninsulacleaning.com or Fax Resume to 1-866-408-8912.
2013 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy. 2800 miles Vanve and Hines big radius chrome. Chrome rims. $16850. 757-291-6891
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Easter Services BETHEL CHURCH – HAMPTON
94 cents of every dollar supports programs and services for local military families.
1705 Todds Lane, Hampton, VA www.bethelhampton.com Easter Service Hours: 9:00am, 11:00am & Hispanic Service at 11:00am
BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER “A Church That Caresâ€? 1709 Hampton Hwy., Yorktown, VA • 757-865-1189 • www.bwccog.org Resurrection Service: 11:00am
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH – HAMPTON 1021 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA www.libertylive.com Easter Service Hours: 7:00am, 9:00am & 11:00am
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH – SUFFOLK 7025 Harbour View Blvd., Suffolk, VA www.libertylive.com Easter Service Hours: 7:00am, 9:00am & 11:00am
WARWICK MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 38 Hoopes Road, Newport News, VA • www.wmumc.org Easter Service Hours: 6:30am “Sonriseâ€? 9:00am Lampstand 8:30am & 11:15am Traditional
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