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ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17: Leveraging ﬁfth-gen capabilities

prove ‘life without limbs is limitless’ —Page 2

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supports sustainability during Earth Week —Pages 6-7

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Army News

FROM VICTIMS TO SURVIVORS:

changing the conversation about sexual assault —Pages 4-5

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WOUNDED WARRIORS PROVE ‘LIFE WITHOUT LIMBS IS LIMITLESS’ By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Newport News police and ﬁre departments competed against the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team in a seven-inning game, April 15, 2017, to raise awareness for the sacriﬁces and resiliency of the nation’s veterans. The WWAST is comprised of veterans and active-duty members who lost limbs while serving in the military since 9/11. The members’ amputations range from above the knee to below the elbow, and they hope to educate others that “life without limbs is limitless.” “We are passionate about being patriots. We love our country. Although we are no longer serving, we feel that we are serving in the capacity of inspiring and educating the world,” said retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Mitchell, WWAST member, whose right leg was amputated below the knee. “My objective is to inspire, be an example and most importantly, try to motivate individuals to get up and never quit.” Having persevered while undergoing extensive rehabilitation, the team members are competitive athletes, armored with prosthetic arms and legs. They play against able-bodied athletes in exhibitions across the country to increase awareness for their cause. Recognizing the impact the WWAST can have on the nation, the organization also hosts softball camps for children with amputations, where the players serve as coaches and mentors. Their goal is to educate and inspire children who face many of the same challenges they do. Whether through games or camps, community members attending the event appreciated the WWAST’s mission of encouragement. “I think (the event) is a positive thing for the community – to let us know we are all capable of anything if you put your mind forward and work together,” said Brittany Lewis, Newport

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Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team members stand during the playing of the national anthem during the WWAST game against the Newport News police and ﬁre departments in Newport News, Va., April 15, 2017. The WWAST challenged the Newport News ﬁrst responders to a seven-inning game to raise awareness for wounded service members.

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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kyle Earl, Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team member, runs to home plate during the WWAST game against the Newport News police and ﬁre departments in Newport News, Va., April 15, 2017. Each team member hopes to be an example to others of the sacriﬁces of military members.

News Police ofﬁcer. “Although I play softball regularly, I have never had an opportunity like this, so I am very honored.” Having once served their country, the WWAST athletes continue to serve

as role models across the nation, inspiring hope in the face of adversity. For more information about WWAST or WWAST Kids Camp, visit www. woundedwarrioramputeesoftballteam.org.

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Olympic Gold Medalist aims to raise sexual assault awareness

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U.S. Army Soldier and Sexual Harassment, Assault Response and Prevention team members pose with Kayla Harrison, Olympic Gold Medalist, during a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 14, 2017. Harrison, the guest speaker for the event, talked about raising sexual assault awareness, as well as setting and reaching goals to help survivors overcome trauma.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Anthony Funkhouser, Center for Initial Military Training commander, presents Kayla Harrison, Olympic Gold Medalist and guest speaker, with a gift during a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 14, 2017. Harrison, a Judo player, began to tell her story about her sexual assault experience last year after winning her second gold medal at the 2016 Olympics.

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FROM VICTIMS TO SURVIVORS: CHANGING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s note: Due the nature of these testimonies, the U.S. service members’ names have been withheld. Unrestricted reporting procedures were used by both individuals and the accusers were discharged from their respective military branch.

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A U.S. Air Force Airman and a U.S. Army Soldier show support for sexual assault survivors at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., March 28, 2017. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, which highlights the resources provided for sexual assault survivors.

No matter how many times she said no, he continued. All she wanted was to be anywhere but there. Now, two years later, she often ﬁnds herself still reliving that moment. “At work if I was zoning out, I was probably going back to the memory,” said the U.S. Air Force Senior Airman, as she looked down at the ﬂoor, recounting the

JBLE MEN’S VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM WINS FIRST TOURNAMENT

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The Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., men’s varsity softball team pose for a photo after competing in their ﬁrst military tournament of the year in Lexington Park, Md., April 15, 2017. The team won the tournament against ﬁve teams from other bases and posts in Maryland.

April 21, 2017 day at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, when she became a victim of sexual assault. They said ‘no.’ “I think he was getting turned on by me telling him ‘no,’ and he wasn’t going to stop,” said the Senior Airman. “I tried to pull myself off him and that’s when he got angry. He dragged me back by my hips, he put his forearm on my back and just held me there.” The Airman said she tried to keep from being present in the moment, disassociating herself and thinking about activities that she needed to do the next day. Immediately after the assault, she noted the deep bruising along her hips. She was bleeding and a chunk of her hair was missing. She crawled into a ball and cried, realizing what damage had been done, externally and internally. Sitting alongside the Airman, a U.S. Army Specialist recalled a similar experience in her dorm room at Fort Hood, Texas. “He rolled on top of me and I fought, of course, but he was heavy,” said the Specialist. “I still thought that I had control of the situation, that I could stop it if I wanted to. But when I asked him if he knew what ‘no’ meant, he told me, ‘No means yes and yes means yes,’ and he laughed in my face. That’s when I became afraid for the ﬁrst time.” The assault would change the way she perceives the world around her. The Aftermath The fear that resulted from her assault, said the Specialist, has immobilized her from enjoying activities she once participated in, driven mostly by a fear of men and large crowds. “Most of my personality has changed,” she said. “I laughed a lot. I went to parties a lot, I went out a lot. I enjoyed that stuff and I loved traveling. My biggest thing was I always wanted to see something new. Now, I have a heightened fear that keeps me from what I used to really enjoy.” While listening, the Airman added that connecting with others became difﬁcult for the her. She consistently rejected invitations to hang-out because of the memories that certain environments evoked. “I guess because I met my rapist at a club, a place I used to enjoy, I don’t really go out as much anymore,” the Airman said. “When I [arrived at Langley], one of

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my coworkers would always invite me out to parties and I would always be like, ‘oh, I’m busy.’ It’s hard because the drinking, being around people in a very hypersexualized environment, like a house party or going to the club, it just reminds me of my own experience.” For the Airman, it was easier to fabricate a reason to deny the invitations from her new coworkers than reveal the true cause. The Specialist’s unit was aware of her assault and as a result, she recognized a shift in her team’s dynamic. “A lot of people were uncomfortable around me,” said the Soldier. “I didn’t have as many people talk to me. The males wouldn’t look me in the eye and the females that did talk to me, only did it for a short period of time.” Feeling isolated and alone, the Specialist said she felt the need to speak-up to others about how to care for survivors of sexual assault. Changing the conversation Approximately a year after her assault, the Specialist began telling her story with the goal of providing a face to such traumas. “It’s important [to speak-up], because who else is going to show our side of it?” she asked. “They always bring up that one scenario where you’re going to get drugged so watch your drink and it doesn’t happen. I was completely sober, he was completely sober, it was the middle of the day. It doesn’t happen in just one scenario and I think people just need to be more careful and to watch each other.” The idea of keeping an eye on one another rang especially true for the Senior Airman, whose best friend helped her cope after the assault. “Have someone there who grounds you. Your headspace is just going to be clouded with lots and lots of thoughts,” she said. “For myself, personally, thoughts of suicide, all of the time; ﬂashbacks of my assault, all of the time; but having someone to check on you [can make a difference.] We need to teach more people to reach out to those who have been affected by sexual assault.” For the ﬁrst six months, the Airman felt like she was only seen as a victim by those around her. Now, through growth and healing, she aspires to change the conversation about sexual assault. “We are not perpetual victims, we were victimized at one point, but we don’t have to stay in that box for-

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A U.S. Air Force Airman poses for a photo to show her support for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 28, 2017. The Airman aspires, through her experience, to change the way people view sexual assault from victims and survivors.

ever,” said the Airman. “I’m not a victim anymore. I’ve grown from it, I’ve learned from it, and I’m trying to move on.” The Specialist echoed her sentiments by saying, “We are not victims. A survivor is what you really are.” For more information about the Sexual Harassment, Assault Response and Prevention program or to contact the Fort Eustis SHARP ofﬁce, call 501-7052, or for the Langley Air Force Base Sexual Assault Response Prevention program, call 764-7272.

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Volunteers plant sea-meadow grass along the James River shoreline on Fort Eustis during Earth Week events at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 18, 2017. Approximately 1000 plants were planted to create artiﬁcial wetlands, which will help prevent severe ﬂooding and reduce the effects of erosion.

JBLE SUPPORTS SUSTAINABILITY DURING EARTH WEEK

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Volunteers rake mulch at a Civil War ea on Fort Eustis during Earth Week even Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 17, 2017. Civil Engineer Division organized mulc bagging and spreading grass seed at t help prevent further erosion.

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By Tech. Sgt. Katie Gar Ward

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The ﬁrst Earth Day, held on April 22, 1970, involved roughly 20 million Americans and is widely credited with starting the modern environmental movement. Twenty years later, 200 million people in 141 countries participated in Earth Day, bringing environmental issues to light on a global scale. In observance of Earth Day, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, hosted its annual Earth Week with various activities to promote environmental stewardship and preserve natural areas of the installation. Fort Eustis’ activities included a cleanup of the Warwick Pier picnic area, shoreline plantings, wildlife boat tours and a boxturtle survey. “The installation has set-up events geared toward something people can accomplish while here every day,” said Donald Johnson, 733rd Civil Engineer Division

Activity Environmental Management Program manager. “We want to bring awareness to the natural habitat and resources, and explain their importance. Earth Day affords all who work and play on Ft. Eustis the opportunity to assist our efforts in sustainability.” The Warwick Pier picnic area cleanup involved preserving one of Ft. Eustis’ Civil War earthworks, the Magruder Defense Line. The line was a ﬁghting position used by Confederate Soldiers to prevent Fort Monroe’s Union Soldiers from crossing the Warwick River. Over time, the earthwork has eroded. To preserve the shoreline, volunteers placed sandbags, topsoil, mulch and grass seed around the area. Monica Barnes, James River Reserve Fleet Maritime Administration program support assistant, helped with raking and seeding at Magruder Defense Line. Barnes has volunteered for Ft. Eustis’ Earth Week for 10 years and her entire ofﬁce takes turns volunteering throughout the week.

“It’s a great opportunity to care for our environment,” said Barnes. “It’s important to take steps to preserve it now, because doing nothing won’t help us in the future.” Earth Week events on Langley Air Force Base included a rain-barrel workshop, tree planting, nature trail maintenance, and invasive species and debris removal. “Since the ﬁrst earth week in 1970, the quality of both air and water in our nation has improved dramatically,” said Ronald Best, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron pollution prevention manager. “By celebrating earth week each year, we recommit ourselves to protecting the resources of our nation for future generations. These activities empower both the military and civilian community to take achievable steps to protect the natural resources we all depend on. For more information on these and other environmental practices, contact the Environmental Management Ofﬁce on Ft. Eustis at 878-7380, and on Langley AFB at 764-3906.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Hill, 710th Combat Operations Squadron member, loads his rain barrel after a rain harvesting workshop at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 17, 2017. According to Dawn Christian, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron environmental ﬂight water program manager, the phosphorous and nitrogen found in rain water will provide better nutrition to plants than water from a sprinkler.

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jefferey Saunders, 633rd Mission Support Group environmental manager, prepares to insert a drainage tube into a rain barrel during a rain harvesting workshop at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 17, 2017. According to Ronald Best, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron environmental ﬂight pollution prevention manager, storm water run-off carries fertilizers, pesticides and pet waste to streams, and is the number one cause of pollution.

Volunteers from the Fort Eustis Fire Department place sandbags at a Civil War earthworks site on Fort Eustis during Earth Week events at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 17, 2017. Preserving this earthwork was part of JBLE’s Earth Week celebration, which also included shoreline planting, boat tours, nature trail maintenance and a rain-barrel workshop.

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Engineer Division organized the mulching, sandbagging, agruder Defense Line Civil War earthworks site to help Langley-Eustis, Va., April 17, 2017. The line was a ﬁghting s to prevent Fort Monroe’s Union Soldiers from crossing

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ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17: LEVERAGING FIFTH-GEN CAPABILITIES

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A Royal air force Euroﬁghter Typhoon taxis on the runway during ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 14, 2017. The RAF participated in the exercise, which focused on operations in a highly contested operational environment through a variety of complex, simulated adversary scenarios.

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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, arrives for ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 14, 2017. Approximately 225 U.S. Air Force, 175 Royal air force and 150 French air force service members participated in the exercise.

By Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard

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The 1st Fighter Wing is on its second week of ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17, an exercise at at Joint Base LangleyEustis focusing on leveraging fifth-generation fighter capabilities with partnering nations. For the past week, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II pilots have flown combat training missions with Royal air force Typhoon Eurofighter and French air force Dassault Rafale pilots to develop tactics, techniques and procedures to defeat adversaries around the world. These anti-access/aerial denial missions, or A2AD, utilize U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle and T-38 Talon pilots as adversaries. The nature of A2AD missions provide a highly-contested environment where adversaries have the upper-hand, creating barriers that limit U.S. and allied efforts. This month marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entering WWI. Col. Peter Fesler, 1st FW commander, said he looks forward to the opportunity of training with the nation’s longest-standing allies. “We’ve been side-by-side together, the Brits, the French and the Americans in air combat,” said Fesler. “This exercise is an extension of that. I think this is an opportunity for us to continue to refine our skills, our tactics, techniques and procedures to fight the war that we all know is coming. We don’t know where, we don’t know when; but we know it’s coming, and we’ve got to be ready to fight together.” In addition to the A2AD training, the U.S. Air Force and French air force are scheduled to display their capabilities with aerial demonstrations provided by the F-22 Demo Team and the Patrouille de France.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Devonte Prescott, 1st Maintenance Squadron, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, awaits the go-ahead from an F-22 Raptor pilot during ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.

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A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., prepares to land during ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 16, 2017. The goal of the exercise was to enhance interoperability through combined coalition aerial campaigns.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 366th Maintenance Group at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, assists an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 14, 2017. The U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and T-38 Talons played the roles of adversary aircraft during the ATLANTIC TRIDENT 17 exercise.

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Summary Court Martial Ofﬁcer

Capt. Carrie Dumlao, 1st Maintenance Group, is detailed as the Summary Court Ofﬁcer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Neison. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to diseased or claims against the deceased estate, please contact Capt Carrie Dumlao at (757) 764 2583.

JBLE Violence Prevention and Green Dot ofﬁce launches new site

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Violence Prevention and Green Dot ofﬁce launched a new site. This year’s Green Dot training will begin March 13, 2017. For more information on violence prevention and Green Dot training registration, visit https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/jointbase-langley-eustis-violence-prevention/overview.

Month of the Military Child

During April, children will bowl for free at the Joint Base Langley-Eustis bowling centers. Children ages 15 and under will receive two free games daily. Specialty games and shoe rental are not included. To register or for more information, call 764-2433 or 878-5482, or visit www.kidsbowlfree.com. • April 28-29 – JBLE MegaPhone Teen Lock-In at the Langley Youth Programs from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Teens will be able to participate in various games, tournaments, contests and more. Registration begins April 3 through April 28, 2017. For members, the cost is $10 and non-members the cost is $15. For more information call, 225-2605 or 225-2606. • April 29-30 – Free Putt-Putt Gold for Children at the Ft. Eustis Mini Park. For more information call, 878-2610.

Virginia War Memorial 5K

The Virginia War Memorial 5K Run-Walk to Remember will be held April 22, 2017 at 8 a.m. at the Virginia War Memorial and Hollywood Cemetery. Units who run in formation will compete for the Priority Automotive Spirit Cup. To participate in the Command Run, ﬁve runners must be registered from the command with the lowest combined time will win. To register or for more information, call 804786-9700.

STD Awareness Month

April is Sexually Transmitted Diseases Awareness Month and it is important to get tested. Army Public Health Nursing is available to answer questions, provide counseling/education, and provide assistance with lab testing, treatment, and with contacting people who may need STD testing. Army Public Health Nursing can be reached at 757-314-8037.

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2017 Spring JBLE Key Spouse Base-Wide Social

The 633rd Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center will host the 2017 Spring Joint Base Langley-Eustis Key Spouse Base-Wide Social at 5:30 p.m. on May 16, 2017 at the Bayview Commonwealth Center. For more information, call 764-3990 or to RSVP, visit https://einvitations.aﬁt.edu/inv/anim. cfm?i=337761&k=0162450E7D56.

Military Appreciation Golf Tournament

The James River Country Club will host a Military Appreciation Golf Tournament at 1 p.m. on May 22, 2017. The deadline to register is May 15, 2017. For registration forms or more information, visit www.jamesrivercountryclub. com.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis Inspector General

Advice from the Inspector General before you call: • Give your chain of command a chance to resolve the problem ﬁrst • Be honest and don’t provide misleading information • Be sure you have a problem, not just a peeve • Remember IGs can only resolve a case on the basis of fact • Don’t expect instant action on your request. Be patient • Be prepared to take “no” for the answer • Keep in mind that IGs are not policymakers • Keep in mind that IGs can only recommend, not order a resolution • If IG assistance is needed, contact your local IG ﬁrst • To complain without fear of reprisal is the right of any Soldier, civilian or family member seeking IG help

Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions

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

Langley Chiefs’ Group sponsors 2017 Mary Matthews Scholarship

The Langley Chiefs’ Group sponsors the Mary Matthews Scholarship Fund to active-duty Airmen from E-1 through E-6, stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Va., who are pursuing a college degree. Four $300 scholarships will be presented at the May 2017 Langley Chiefs’ Group meeting. Applications are available by contacting any member of the Langley Chiefs’ Group and must be received by April 17, 2017. For more information, call 764-5638.

Langley 5/6 club hosts weekly meetings

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

Company Grade Ofﬁcer Council welcomes members

The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 p.m. at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company Grade Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. Army officer on the council board. Join the council for professional development, social events and fun. For more information, call 764-9954.

JBLE Family Child Care Program

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program is looking for child care providers. They are searching for those interested in a professional, portable career that will allow those to stay at home and run a homebased business. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old be able to read and speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. Training may include First Aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their home for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed. For more information, Fort Eustis at 5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835.

Trespass Notice

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

Life lessons over lunch workplace study

Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the ﬁrst and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace initiative where participants meet on a regular basis to view a DVD message over lunch. Life Lessons provides a unique opportunity for participants to enter an environment in the workplace where they can consider relevant insights around personal and professional challenges. The principles are presented from a biblical perspective but are non-denominational and open to all active-duty U.S. service members. A free lunch will be provided. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.

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Earth Day Celebration

Army Community Service will host Earth Day Celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. on April 21, 2017 at Fort Eustis Family Housing, 126 Madison Ave. The celebration will be in conjunction with the Community Awareness Fun Fair and will have free activities, food and games. For more information, call 878-3638.

Autism Resource Fair

Army Community Service will host an Autism Resource Fair at 5 p.m. on April 25, 2017 at 650, Monroe Avenue, Ft. Eustis. There will be more than 10 resource tables, make and take crafts, a photo booth and snacks to go. To register or for more information, call 878-3638.

Langley Ofﬁcers’ Spouses’ Club 2017 Bazaar Car Show

The 2017 Bazaar Car Show, hosted by the Langley Ofﬁcers’ Spouses’ Club, will begin May 6, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2011 Cunningham Dr., Hampton, Virginia. Set up hours for vendors will be at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on May 6, 2017. The Langley Ofﬁcers’ Spouses’ Club will be accepting vendors and car entries until April 14, 2017. For more information or to reserve a spot, email LangleyOSCBazaar@yahoo.com.

Month of the Military Child

During April, children will bowl for free at the Joint Base Langley-Eustis bowling centers. Children ages 15 and under will receive two free games daily. Specialty games and shoe rental are not included. To register or for more information, call 764-2433 or 878-5482, or visit www.kidsbowlfree.com. • April 28-29 – JBLE MegaPhone Teen Lock-In at the Langley Youth Programs from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Teens will be able to participate in various games, tournaments, contests and more. Registration begins April 3 through April 28, 2017. For members, the cost is $10 and nonmembers the cost is $15. For more information call, 225-2605 or 225-2606. • April 29-30 – Free Putt-Putt Gold for Children at the Ft. Eustis Mini Park. For more information call, 878-2610. Fort Eustis School age programs events: • April 24-28 – Meal with your military child: Parents are invited to join SAC for a meal with their children. For more information about Ft. Eustis School Age Programs, call 757-878-5339.

Army Reserve birthday

Fort Eustis will host a fun run/walk day in celebration of the 109th Army Reserve’s birthday at 6 a.m. April 21, 2017 starting at the Jacob’s Conference Center parking lot. The ofﬁcial ceremony will take place outside building 950 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail usarmy. jble.tradoc.list.hq-tradoc-dcgusar-all@mail.mil.

STD Awareness Month

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McDonald Army Health Center’s Army Public Health Nursing celebrates National Public Health Week

Army Public Health Nursing will host a weekly ‘Be Healthy’ Thursday lunch walk and talk starting April 6, 2017 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. at Murphy’s Field. The weekly walk and talk is to celebrate the power of prevention, advocate for healthy and fair policies, share strategies for successful partnerships and support the role of a strong public health system. For more information, call 314-7500.

Evening Under the Stars

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Military and Family Readiness will host “Evening Under the Stars” at 5 p.m. on May 10, 2017 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, Va. The event is open to Department of Defense cardholders only and will have over 85 local vendors. For more information, call 757-764-3990.

Military Appreciation Golf Tournament

Medical Department Activity host American Red Cross Blood Drive

The Medical Department Activity will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 24, 2017, at the United States Army Reserve Center, Building 1034. For more information, call 314-7584.

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Joint Base Langley-Eustis Inspector General

• Don’t expect instant action on your request. Be patient • Be prepared to take “no” for the answer • Keep in mind that IGs are not policymakers • Keep in mind that IGs can only recommend, not order a resolution • If IG assistance is needed, contact your local IG ﬁrst • To complain without fear of reprisal is the right of any Soldier, civilian or family member seeking IG help

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Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages reading

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

Fort Eustis’ Regimental Memorial Chapel hosts weekly programs

Regimental Memorial Chapel hosts the following weekly programs: All programs will held at the Regimental Memorial Chapel at 923 Lee Blvd., Fort Eustis, Va. • The Awana Program is held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Awana is a program for children, ages four to middle school, helping churches and parents to work together to develop spiritually strong children who faithfully follow Jesus Christ. • The Protestant Women of the Chapel bible studies is held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the assembly room. The PWOC offers four studies from which to choose: “Prayers of the Bible” by Susan Hunt; “None Like Him” by Jen Wilkin; “Transforming Grace” by Jerry Bridges; and “Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood” by Melissa Kruger. Child care is available for preschool children and an attended home-school room. • The Fort Eustis Catholic Women of the Chapel meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday. The CWOC are currently studying “Walking Toward Eternity,” a series of studies designed to help you make real and lasting changes in your life. Through a prayerful reading of Scripture, personal reﬂection, and a commitment to action, you will grow in faith and be given the means to put it into practice in your daily life. Child care is available for preschool children. For more information, call 878-4316.

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